Location: Holden
Top Restaurants in Holden
Most Popular Bar food in Holden, Massachusetts, United States
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Holden. Holden is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The town was founded in 1741, and the Town Square (center) was donated by John Hancock, former Governor of Massachusetts.
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10. Quinn's irish Pub
Overall Ratings
3 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By WebsterFoodie
We were told about it only recently. Geat find. Clean, nice atmosphere, and even better food. Ribs were as good as I have had and the 2 girls had differently prepared salmon. All very good. A good surprise was Monday nights all entres are $10 or less. great value.Kitchen open late for late diners. Will return soon.
9. Smokestack Urban Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By Robin03448
The Mrs and I stopped in for a quick lunch before heading to kids birthday party. Went for the sandwich called the BBQ Kitchen Sink. It had a bunch of BBQ meat on a hearty sub roll covered in melted cheese. It was a damn good sandwich!
8. The Manor
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By gabrielsmom
Didn't even know it was here! Came for a bridal shower brunch and was very impressed. Not bad for a buffet brunch, with fluffy eggs (SO HARD TO PULL OFF ON A BUFFET!) and super crispy and not burnt bacon. Penne pasta was not mushy - not all dente but not mushy, with a pleasant alfredo sauce and nice chunks of chicken. Very enjoyable. The room was tight, which made it very difficult to move around - but that was more how the family had arranged it. Staff was super nice and professional. Didn't know it was there! But I don't venture out that way at all, so there was no way of knowing. It did make me want to come down the street and explore West Boylston. Overall, good job and nice people
7. 99 Restaurants
Overall Ratings
3 based on 54 reviews
Welcome to your Worcester Ninety Nine Restaurant where we have "A Passion To Serve." Come dine with us and check out our 9 Real Size Entrees for just $9.99 or come enjoy our Thursday Night Trivia at the bar.
Reviewed By DickandPaulineP
We have come for the lobster roll for a couple of prior years and were not as happy this year. While it comes with a SMALL chowder the chowder was very good. Also comes with fries and a respectable coleslaw. We had the cold Lobster roll but my wife had hers without lettuce and her roll was very wet and a little soggy. Maybe because of missing lettuce but mine was also a little damp but not as bad as hers. A local fast food $8.99 roll is better.
6. Armsby Abbey
Overall Ratings
4 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By TravelsQuietly
Brunch on Sunday. Armsby serves brunch till 3.0 PM or so. Interesting menu with very filing and tasty options. An outstanding and eclectic selection of beers on draft and by the bottle. Helpful knowledgeable staff with good suggestions for pairing beer to food choices.Very good bar with interesting cocktails. Design your own bloody mary (perfect for Sunday brunch)
5. Draught House Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Travelbugsforlife
Stopped here on a Friday night with my husband for dinner. We were told the dining room would be about a 15 minute wait or we could sit in the bar area. We sat in the bar and had a nice waitress. I had read on some reviews that this place had been renovated, but I think that it might have been renovated 20 or more years ago. The decor is very old and really doesn't have an identity. Overall the food was good, prices were reasonable, especially the drinks, but the decor was depressing. I had the French Onion soup and it was the highlight of the whole meal, I would recommend that and that would be the only reason why I would go back.
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4. Boynton Family Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 506 reviews
Reviewed By Bob B
Went with some work friends(17).It took awhile to get seated but on a Thursday night the bar was humming and time passed quickly.Once seated our waitress was outstanding and made a separate itemized bill for all of us.I had the hummus which was fresh and delicious.For a main course, I had a haddock dish. It was baked , and plated on a bed of spinach.It was delicious.Great atmosphere, great time!
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3. The Mill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By AMHarvie
We used Trip Advisor to find a place close to our kidsâ camp for a bite to eat before pickup. This is a restaurant with a pub-like atmosphere. Nothing fancy. We were seated in the lounge. There was live music while we were there. The musician was very good. The volume was also at an acceptable level. We were greeted with smiles and immediately seated. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and was knowledgeable about the extensive menu. I ordered a white sangria and enjoyed it. We ordered clam chowder. The soup was hot and thick. A little salty, but very edible. I got the pulled pork plate and my date got meatloaf. Everything came out quickly which makes me believe that it was all precooked. The pulled pork was flavorful but a little dry. The cole slaw was tasty, but the beans were nothing special and lacked flavor. Unfortunately, my date did not enjoy his meal. When asked, he said he didnât like the taste. I tried it and have to agree that it was not to my taste either. We ordered dessert. I got the strawberry shortcake and he got the sherbet. Both were tasty. . There are a lot of good things to be said about the Mill. There are tons of things to choose from on the menu, the prices are very reasonable and the service is super friendly and lighting quick. The drinks are very good. We will come back another day and try something else before we discount this restaurant.
2. Harvest Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
A comfortable, casual place for fine cocktails and great food; featuring steaks, seafood, vegetarian items and sandwiches all lovingly made from scratch from the highest quality ingredients.
Reviewed By kamikazekiddo
Iâve followed Tim and Susan from their opening in Sterling to their larger facility in Holden both because of the excellent food and because I enjoy them as people as well. They strive to make everyone comfortable, always recognizing their customers, provide excellent meals for omnivores like me with terrific seafood and ribeye dishes to vegetarian dishes with their saute entrees, soups and salads. I enjoy these as well because theyâre very well seasoned and thoughtfully prepared; just darn tasty. And then you have Susanâs homemade desserts; like the Boston Cream Pie I had the other night.Stopped in on Thursday, 01/17, for a lighter supper which took a hard left turn when I learned Susan had her Boston Cream Pie! So hard to find and hers is simply excellent.For those of us regulars, we appreciate how Tim and Susan always greet us by name, have developed a staff of very nice, polite servers and provide meals a cut above the norm at good prices.Timâs clam chowder is the best Iâve ever had, even better than Legal Seafoodâs, and his gumbos are also terrific, another item you canât find often or would try again when you do find them. Tim hand trims all the seafood and steaks; and it shows in the quality of his product. I do a lot of ocean fishing and I still go to Tim for his excellent Ritz crumb coated haddock fish and chips, swordfish and shrimp offerings. My favorite Ribeye offering is steak au poivre.They have 2 parking lots that helps a lot on the busy or rainy nights.They can also handle large/private parties with a room that can be open or closed to the general seating area if you want to celebrate with family or colleagues.
1. O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 783 reviews
Reviewed By I326TFdavew
Iâve eaten here a handful of times and Iâve always enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the food and drinks. My last visit was a bit disappointing. I ordered the Acadia Seafood Platter and it was overcooked and not enjoyable. The veggies on the platter were also overcooked and tasteless. Other meals in our party of three were up to standard and very good. My wife asked about gluten free bread and was warned by the waitress that she would not recommend it. She brought a sample for her to try and indeed, it was awful. This restaurant has a lot of good things going for it but it still has room for improvement. Also, finding a palatable bread for those with dietary restrictions would be a plus.
