Location: Natick
Top Restaurants in Natick
Best American food near Natick, Massachusetts, United States
Find out what American restaurants to try in Natick. Natick /ˈneɪtɪk/ is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Natick is located near the center of the MetroWest region of Massachusetts, with a population of 32,786 at the 2010 census. Only 10 miles (16 km) west from Boston, Natick is considered part of the Greater Boston area. The center of population of Massachusetts in 2000 was located in Natick. A 2014 census shows Natick's population was 34,230. This means between 2010 and 2014 Natick grew 3.6%, making it one of the fastest growing towns in the Boston area.
Things to do in Natick
10. Captain Marden's Seafoods
Overall Ratings
4 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By JMDB999
Visited Captain Marden's because we were going to a business nearby. With the exception of the fried scallops, everything else was poor to average. The cornbread to start was dry, the fried clams were mushy and tasteless, the coleslaw was just barely seasoned beyond plain cabbage, and the tartar sauce had a weird slimy quality to it that was really off-putting. No liquor license and spotty service. Would definitely not return given the wealth of other seafood restaurants in the area that are much, much better.
9. Legal Sea Foods
Overall Ratings
4 based on 731 reviews
No one wants to get lost at sea, but those who have a taste for fun do enjoy long visits in our Natick/Framingham restaurant. Beach yourself in our dining room for seafood, rock the boat in our lounge or reel in some fresh catch in our drive-by takeout wi
Reviewed By WINEandTRAVEL
This place belongs in the Restaurant Hall of Fame... so good, always!Tonight house salad with creamy peppercorn, light clam chower, shrimp cocktail, baked stuffed shrimp... perfectly prepared. Awesome service from Serge. Parking is pretty easy too.
8. Jackâs Abby
Overall Ratings
4 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By Matthew A
Our hotel shuttle brought us out for some dinner and adult beverages. This place really hit the spot. The beers and food were really good and really hit the spot. The atmosphere, even on a Tuesday night, was great. I left completely stuffed! I'd like to go back and try some more of their beers and different menu items.
7. Buttercup
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderlustgirl_2019
Out of town family members and I had dinner here this weekend and it did not disappoint. We all enjoyed it! Wonderful savory flavors, with a lively and trendy atmosphere. My arugula, watermelon and feta salad was light, fresh and flavorful. And the buttermilk cornbread with lavender honey, home made ricotta, orange zest and thyme was beautifully presented and superbly delicious. The only reason Iâm giving a 4-star review rather than 5 is that there were no vegetarian entrees on the menu and very few vegetarian apps / sides, which was surprising for a restaurant of this caliber. That said, I would not hesitate to come back sometime again. Buttercup has a good vibe and the bar area looked nice too.
6. Zaftig's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Dean O
Back in February 2012, I gave Zaftig's a glowing five-star review here on TripAdvisor. Fast forward seven years, and my perspective has changed significantly. A recent lunch visit with my wife was effectively ruined by someone having an especially bad day. And we're not going to take the chance on a repeat performance.
5. The Cheesecake Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 344 reviews
The Cheesecake Factory offers something for everyone featuring a wide variety of over 200 menu items prepared fresh to order each day, plus over 30 legendary varieties of the Finest Cheesecake.
Reviewed By BostonERdoc
You wait forever for a table, then you sit in a noisy dining room, then you eat.....eh....food, then you pay. Pretty much sums it up. We are so sorry for this disappointing experience with us, Bostonerdoc. Next time if there is anything about your experience that can be improved, please let our managers know so we can do our best to make it right. We appreciate your patience with the wait and thank you for taking the time to share this with us.
4. J&M Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 377 reviews
Breakfast & Brunch Weâre a family run diner that lost our business for over 20 years due to a fire. We are thrilled to be back in Framingham serving the people who make the world go âround. Hours: 6:00am to 2:00pm daily *Only closed on Christmas Day*
Reviewed By NEtraveler707
We went on a weekday late morning, and there was about a 20-minute wait for a table. The service was prompt and friendly; they brought drinks right away and checked in about refills frequently, but not annoyingly so. The coffee is excellent, and refills come with both hot and iced.I had the half-size egg benedict. It comes with home fries and was plenty filling. I was asked whether I wanted the poached egg soft or medium, which was a nice touch. Most items on the menu look enormous, and I saw many people leaving with boxes of leftovers. I hope to return when I can share one of their pancake or waffle creations.
3. Casey's Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Located in Natick, Massachusetts, Casey's Diner has been in operation for over 120 years. Casey's Diner was first established in 1890 with a 4-stool, horse drawn wagon that Fred Casey purchased from the Brooks family. The current diner was built in 1922 b
Reviewed By jkilloran
Unfriendly and unwelcoming. No hello, or greeting when I, the only customer in the place, came in and sat down. I was not offered coffee or a menu. After listening for a minute to the two behind the counter complain about quitting, and realizing I wasn't going to be acknowledged, I spoke up and asked for a cheese omelet, home fries and toast. I was acknowledged and when I was about to receive my order, it was obvious I was not going to be offered anything to drink so again, I spoke up and asked for a coffee and a water. The coffee was lukewarm and I never got the water. The home fries were disgusting and lukewarm. I should have been tipped off that there were no cars in the lot and no customers inside. 10 AM on a beautiful Saturday morning and the place was empty. Plenty of other places in Natick with better service and better food than this dump. PASS!
2. Linden Store
Overall Ratings
5 based on 133 reviews
The Linden Store was founded in 1933. Operated by the entire family, the Store was an immediate success. It has been in business continuously and is well known for consistent quality and service. Son Greg began working under his parents' supervision at th
Reviewed By Ktopham
I ordered the Kaitlyn which was prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato on a baguette... heaven. I don't even really enjoy sandwiches and it was soooo good. My husband got the italian and said it was also great. It has stool and counter seating. Not friendly for babies so we sat outside at the picnic tables. That is the only downside. Service was phenomenal.
1. Kings Dining & Entertainment
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Kings Dining & Entertainment is an award-winning gathering place for people to connect, play, eat, drink and laugh together. With locations across the country, each is designed with unique offerings of community-inspired social experiences such as luxury
Reviewed By KaraChica
A manager of mine researched Kings and we took a 15 party work group to spend a few hours catching up outside of work. The vibe was great and the staff was very familiar with large parties. There was no problems keeping up with our myriad of drink orders and random apps thrown at them. Bowling was also a blast, and we were able to book lanes next to each other to fit the size of our group. With it being conveniently placed to i-95, there was no problems with people commuting back after the work function.Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review. You are correct in that we are no stranger to large parties and work groups. One of our favorite things is hosting groups of co-workers and giving them a space to let loose and have fun together.We hope to see you back soon, I can also recommend coming for Trivia on Mondays or Karaoke on Thursdays, both are great for groups. Thank you again.
