Best restaurants near me in Gardner, MA

We were looking for an upscale casual restaurant in the area that was open on a Sunday night — a task more difficult than it sounds. We found Forge and Vine on a whim and decided to give it a shot — and we’re so glad we did! First off, the food was fantastic. My fiancée and I both got the steak frites meal and it was cooked perfectly and was so flavorful. Even the sides were delicious. The portions were perfect. If I wasn’t so full, I would have ordered another. Drinks were also good, and so was the service! We didn’t have any issue making a last minute reservation on a Sunday night. While it’s a 30 minute drive from our home, it’s definitely a spot we’ll return to in the future. The menu is off (in a good, unique way) and we’d like to try out other dishes.

Clinton's bar and grille is one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. The steak is perfectly seasoned to the point that it doesn't need any other seasoning to eat it. The service is great. I had the butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter and lobster Mac and cheese appetizers for my meal and my girlfriend had the 16oz sirloin with Mac and cheese. It was a thick steak and was cooked to perfection. The lobster Mac is delicious. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal. It is a little pricey but you get what you pay for. I always look forward to going back. It's such a great place that we will probably eat there for our anniversary every year going forward and probably whenever we are looking for a high end meal.

We’ve been here several times. Food was good, my wife’s Mediterranean salad was incredible (ask for bread). I enjoyed my burger. We went when they had a show at the DCU Center so it was pretty busy and food took a quite a while. If you go and there’s a show, order early! We will be back next time we are in town. 

My wife and I had an early dinner that was exceptional. All of the staff and especially our server, Alyson, were pleasant, helpful, efficient and accommodating. We decided to share the Bulgogi appetizer that did not disappoint. Our entrees, Tuscan Salmon and Crab stuffed shrimp were perfectly prepared and plated. The wine and hazelnut praline dessert were wonderful. Around 5PM a musician began playing his guitar and singing. This was our first time at the Grove and as you can tell we enjoyed the whole experience and will definitely return.

We were a group of 10 people. We all had the Rodizio. The service was exceptional everyone was very attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic. Excellent dining experience. Will definitely be going back again