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Menotomy Grill & Tavern, Arlington, MA

Menotomy Grill & Tavern

4.7
4.7
537 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
The name, Menotomy, pays homage to the Menotomy Indians and the Menotomy Village originally
Settled in 1635. The village was incorporated as the town of Arlington in 1867 following the civil
war as a tribute to Arlington National Cemetery.

Our vision for Menotomy Grill & Tavern is to bring the tavern concept back to the town of Arlington by creating a rustic grill capitalizing on the coziness of a brick house featuring fireplace, open kitchen,
exposed beams, large planked hard wood floors, and historical artifacts and photos. Fostering a
loyal following will be the key to our success, so we welcome you to join us on Facebook for news, special offers and exciting events.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 648-1775
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Armando Morales
  • Catering
    Choose from our customizable catering menus to pick the perfect food for your next event! We are able to deliver food off site and offer servers and bar services as well. To book please contact our event coordinator, Tom Carroll. Call (781)808-1383 or email events@menotomygrill.com to inquire. We look forward to serving you!
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private events for any occasion: Reunions, collations, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, birthdays, holiday parties, and more! To start planning your next events with us please contact our event coordinator, Tom Carroll. Call (781)808-1383 or email events@menotomygrill.com to inquire. We look forward to serving you!
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking spaces behind building
  • Public transit
    Easily accessible from Cambridge and just off of Route 2.
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday 9:30 p.m.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch with Santa!

    US$30.00 per person

    Dec 14, 2024 only
    Join us Saturday December 14th for an afternoon with Santa from Noon to 3pm! $30 (tax and tip not included)per person gets you an included lunch buffet with a craft table for the kids. Also includes a family or individual photo with Santa as well as a goodie bag for the kiddos to take home!

What 537 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Menotomy Grill & Tavern offers a welcoming atmosphere with "wonderful service" and "absolutely amazing food." Enjoy diverse menu options, including standout items like salmon and Shrimp & Grits. It's ideal for a lively night out, featuring live music on Thursdays. The outdoor patio adds charm, and parking is easy.

537 Reviews
  1. Meg

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation and were sat right away. We had a show to get to so we let our server know ahead of time. We quickly ordered drinks and then placed our food order when our drinks arrived. 25 minutes later (after the table that was sat after us received their apps) we still had no food. Our server came over and told us there was a mix up in tickets and the food would be out shortly. Most of the food arrived another 10 minutes later but we were still waiting on one more appetizer. Our server then came over to drop off the check, no apology. We normally wouldn’t make a big deal but we had a show to be at and were less than impressed with how everything was dealt with. We asked to speak to the manager, she was very nice and helpful. She apologized multiple times and comped some of our bill.

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  2. Eric

    Greater Boston

    89 reviews

    3.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The house was vibrant and the energy was inviting. The lighting was so low that we had to use our phone flashlights for enough light to see the menu. Our server was attentive, but not really helpful with the menu choices. The food was acceptable, but nothing special. The entrees arrived before we finished our appetizers - always a pet peeve of mine. Not sure we will be back any time soon.

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  3. Rick

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant excellent food, ambiance, and service - one of our favorites!

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  4. Jeff

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Menotomy Grill has a wonderful, warm, even cozy atmosphere that makes dining there a real pleasure. The staff are all very friendly and accomodating. We all enjoyed each of our dishes. The shrimp poblano fritters were delicious, the PEI mussels were fresh and savory, the cioppino was a great blend of seafood flavors, the salmon was gone just right and the fish and chips were perfect. This was our second visit, and we are looking forward to coming back.

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  5. Frank

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistently good. Not a fancy restaurant, more of a neighborhood reliable relaxed place. Busy with families till 7 or 7:30 then a change over. Menu is not overwhelming but is executed well. Service is attentive. Reservation is recommended on Friday and weekends.

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  6. Beata

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I like Menotomy because it’s comfortable, has good beer and pretty good food. It was a bit too noisy where we were seated. I ordered the veggie burger with french fries. The fries were great; the veggie burger was mushy— not good. My friends liked their pizzas. Service was good. The prices were reasonable.

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  7. Kim

    Greater Boston

    154 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    154 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy. Extremely noisy. Fish a bit overcooked. Service is a little slow. Not a great experience. But certainly average

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  8. Paul

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to eat that caters for the whole family.

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  9. Claire

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great! loved the mussels and the osso bucco entre special. . Able to make a last min resi but on this Sat night didn’t need one. Pretty low key at 5:30pm. Waitress was great drinks good to and service perfect. Nice to let bus off in front of tavern and pick it up again in front to go to Arlington Hts, another fun pub there!

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  10. Amy

    Greater Boston

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and yummy dinners (salmon is fantastic) so fun to eat outdoors!

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FAQs

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Menotomy Grill & Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 537 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Menotomy Grill & Tavern

25 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of free parking spaces behind building
  • Public transit
    Easily accessible from Cambridge and just off of Route 2.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Armando Morales
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday 9:30 p.m.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (781) 648-1775
  • Catering
    Choose from our customizable catering menus to pick the perfect food for your next event! We are able to deliver food off site and offer servers and bar services as well. To book please contact our event coordinator, Tom Carroll. Call (781)808-1383 or email events@menotomygrill.com to inquire. We look forward to serving you!
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private events for any occasion: Reunions, collations, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, birthdays, holiday parties, and more! To start planning your next events with us please contact our event coordinator, Tom Carroll. Call (781)808-1383 or email events@menotomygrill.com to inquire. We look forward to serving you!
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