Location: Medford
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Best American food near Medford, Massachusetts, United States
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Medford. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Medford is a city 3.2 miles northwest of downtown Boston on the Mystic River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. In the 2010 U.S. Census, Medford's population was 56,173. It is home to Tufts University.
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10. Flatbread Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By mjacobs
I really like flatbread pizza. Good quality ingredients, funky atmosphere in the bowling alley. Can get a bit noisy!
9. Bergamot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 289 reviews
New restaurant
Reviewed By pieroinusa
The menu is loaded with very interesting and exciting options. Mani mahi was very tasty, juicy and blended beautifully with the herbs and condiments. Attentive service. Place was packed but not too noisy. Very relaxing atmosphere. Small wine selection. Good dessert and cocktail options. Worth coming back and discover what new food blends the chef will come up with.
8. Menotomy Grill & Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Located in the town now known as Arlington, Menotomy Grill and Tavern gives a respectful nod to the neighborhood's pre-Revolutionary War history, named Menotomy by Native Americans in 1635. This spacious and comfortable gastropub, located on the border be
Reviewed By Pendleton R
I was staying next door at the Homewood Suites, with no car, so I went here 4 nights in a row. Staff is very friendly. I had the Taco of the Day twice. Nice! The chipotle wings were also yummy. And they know how to make a great dirty martini! A nice respite after a day in downtown. Highly recommend.
7. The Table at Season To Taste
Overall Ratings
5 based on 70 reviews
Chef Carl Dooley's contemporary and funky French cuisine in an intimate twenty seat restaurant with an open kitchen, We offer an ever changing four course prix fixe menu with two options per course. Reservations are highly recommended and can be booked at
Reviewed By gorgbot
All around an amazing experience. It was $98 for 4 courses (per person) and $55 for wine along with it. I am not one who worries about pairing wine/drinks, but I'd say the wine pairing is what puts this over the top. I've only ever been in the summer, but everything was delicious and in season.Our waiter was attentive, personable, and helpful. The pace throughout the night was good - never a long pause between courses, but we never were buried in plates. He also helped us out, writing down the wines we'd had for each course. It has become our go to for special occasions - while it's up there in price I haven't ever left feeling like I didn't get more than what I paid for.
6. Redbones Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 517 reviews
Authentic Home - Style Southern Food
Reviewed By JacquieInFlorence
This place is conveniently located just down the street from our Airbnb. The enticing aroma beckoned us, so we succumbed and went for dinner. It was not especially busy, so food was served up quickly. We opted to share the Barbecue Belt, which included 1 texas rib, 2 st louis ribs, 2 baby back ribs, sliced brisket & house smoked sausage, and two sides. The collard greens were as good as Grandma made. Hubby is a bean snob, but said the beans were good. The meat was more than we could eat, and was fall-oof-the bone tender with a nice smoky flavor. The sausage was a bit spicy, but good. We each enjoyed a new beer, the Delirium Nocturnum. It had a very pleasant flavor and nice finish!Our server was young. And, perhaps her level of service is what's expected in a casual restaurant like this. We're used to more pleasantries and hope she'll improve.
5. Dave's Fresh Pasta
Overall Ratings
5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By NeroNewDelhi
The made to order sandwiches at Dave's are both creative and delicious. The prosciutto and fig on a baguette is rich, complex, and very filling. The DFP Steak and Cheese of grilled flank steak, cheddar, caramelized onions and peppers is also just great- wonderful combination of flavors. The roasted lamb with spinach and feta is also a top choice. If you're in or near Davis Square and it's close to just about any meal time, head to Dave's for outstanding sandwiches. While waiting for your sandwich, the store is fun to walk around and browse.
4. Highland Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 261 reviews
Highland Kitchen is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant and bar located "up the hill" in the heart of Somerville. HK has been delivering American comfort food, well-crafted cocktails, friendly service and a killer jukebox since 2007.
Reviewed By Matthew G
This is such a great spot. Cool, hipster vibe, great service (Victoria), and the food is always simple and delicious. We enjoyed an early family dinner on a recent Saturday. If you donât want to wait for a table- get there at 5pm when they open. Our favorites include the deviled eggs, the chicken liver toasts, the black bean burger, the shrimp and grits, and the grilled gruyere cheese sandwich with house-made tomato soup. Insider tip: there are a few parking spots behind the restaurant if you get lucky!
3. Boston Burger Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By Valverden
You certainly have heard this 100 times, but the Boston Burger Company certainly has one of the best burgers in Mass. Not only the burgers, everything we have tried here is delicious!! This time I had the Killer Bee and the onion rings were delicious. The home made chip are also great.
2. Ball Square Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By Anshita_S
We decided to have brunch here after hearing so many amazing things about the food and service but unfortunately the experience here was not what we expected. The food was good but the service can definitely be better (specially from the owner/manager).We came here to have brunch with friends who were visiting Boston after almost 2 years. So after we sat down we all discussed the menu and then started chit chatting and catching up with each other and forgot the fact that the owner told us to close our menus when we are ready. I know it is common courtesy all over the world, but sometimes you are in the moment interacting with other people on the table and this is not a white tablecloth 5 star dining experience. This is a casual restaurant where we wanted to have a nice brunch with friends. But the owner came to our table and gave us a lecture about how we need to close the menus and how this is a common practice that is followed all over the world. I mean yeah most of the people on the table have been any where from 15 to 50 countries so we know dining courtesy but what we didn't need is that lecture. It was actually very embarrassing for him to talk to us like we were some illiterate people who have never dined at a restaurant before.Also we went there towards the tail end of the busy hour around 1pm but since we had 1 member missing from our group, he wouldn't let us sit inside(mind you we were a small group of 5). So in addition to standing in line waiting for our turn, we also waited additional 20 minutes outside in the scorching heat when a few tables were empty and he could have easily sat us inside. We would totally understand if it was super busy but I mean this is your restaurant and not a federal building where you can't make exceptions. The worst part is, after we were seated another group came and they were seated right away even though people were missing in their group. The manager who is so loud that anyone can hear him, seated them next to our table and asked them to relax and have drinks while they waited for the other diners. Anyways the food was decent. The omelettes are nice. The home fries are my least favorite, under cooked and under seasoned. My husband's favorite french toast is Coconut Macaroon although avoid the cream cheese and banana french toast, for it is flavorless and dry. They have freshly squeezed orange juice which is delicious. Waffles are excellent, my favorite is the caramelized banana and walnuts. My friend tried Caramelized Banana and Strawberry which she said was overly sweet and doused in sugar syrup. Maybe they should serve sugar syrup on the side so people can add it according to their liking. The banana pancake was nice and fluffy. I have mixed feelings as to whether I want to go back and dine here again. Time will tell!Anshita, weâre so glad that you and your friends could join us for a happy reunion. Because weâre a smaller establishment, we like to welcome and treat our guests with the same charm and good humor like we would welcome good friends. Additionally, we tell each and every party the same thing about our policy -- that when our guests are ready, we ask that they close their menus, just so we can serve them without delay. We sincerely apologize if this was interpreted in any other way than merely informative and with light humor. Furthermore, we're delighted that you enjoyed most of your meal. We're always happy to make recommendations from our menu so you can enjoy meals that are exactly what you're looking for. That said, it's possible to get the syrup on the side on any of our meals, and we would have been more than happy to accommodate this request had we known. Also, we admit there may have been some mistake, however, we follow the industry-standard policy that all members of each party need to be present before the party can be seated. Weâd love to welcome you and your friends back again for a better all-around experience.Sincerely,Mike, Owner
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1. American Fresh Brewhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
American Fresh Brewhouse is Assembly Row's very own Brewery and Taproom gastrobrewery brought to you by Somerville Brewing Company. Located 35 feet from the Assembly Row T stop you'll find 24 draught lines, beer cuisine, lunch, dinner pints & flights. Thi
Reviewed By marbletraveler
this restaurant is situated in a large area of shops and a welcome oasis in the middle of a shopping expedition. the physical space is attractive with ample seating. the menu offers a range of options, but relatively few vegetarian selections. the meal started off on the wrong footing - water was delivered to the table, but the 13-year-old in the group asked what was floating in his water!!! it looked like a small insect!!! when we informed the waiter that the water appeared contaminated, he thought we were kidding and asked if he should bring another one! duh?the food was at best mediocre. it was attractively presented, served piping hot, a definite plus. but all of the food was too heavily salted - i suppose this makes sense if you are drinking one of the many beer offerings. the food was actually okay but not in any way remarkable.this would not be my first choice in the future.
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