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Tempo Dining - Tempo, Waltham, MA

Tempo

4.7
4.7
2272 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Outdoor Dining at Tempo is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ONLY!
Don't see a reservation available...give us a call!

Tempo offers downtown quality and atmosphere in a convenient suburban location on, Moody Street in Waltham known as "Restaurant Row". The menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood, great cuts of meat, chicken, duck, and truly has something for everyone. Tempo is excellent for a date, great for groups, and the bar is a perfect place for singles and people watching. The cuisine rivals higher-priced alternatives and the staff is welcoming and eager to please. The bar offers the largest selection around and the wine list pricing is the best in Waltham. We have a gorgeous private dining room that is perfect for events, corporate dinners, holiday parties and graduation celebrations. If you haven't visited us we promise you won't regret it!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 891-9000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Sigel
  • Catering
    Tempo is pleased to cater for any event large or small. For information please contact Nathan or Erin.
  • Private party facilities
    Tempo facilitates parties private, semi-private or as a complete buyout offering both sit down and cocktail style events for any number of guests. We can accommodate any party from 2 to 160 guests! We Do Have a Private Room that accommodates up to 32 guests. Perfect for corporate dinners, holiday events, wedding receptions and any fun night out you can plan! For more information please contact us.
  • Neighbourhood
    Waltham
  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Parking details
    Parking for Tempo can be found in the Waltham City Parking Lot on Chestnut Street located less than a block from Tempo.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Live Music Nights at Tempo Bistro

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Live Music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Tempo Bistro in Waltham. Join us for dinner and live music on Moody Street in Waltham.

What 2,272 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempo offers an inviting dining experience with consistently "great food and service." Known for its "fresh scratch food" and inventive menu, the restaurant provides an array of options from farm-to-table dishes to delectable desserts. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a must-visit in Waltham.

2,272 Reviews
  1. bob

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was outstanding as server, Catherine she was exceptional. She’s very dedicated to her job and she was very helpful and very knowledgeable of the menu.

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  2. Eileen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table at the BakBar. The food was great as was the ambience and the service. The entertainment was jazz music which was awesome. Very enjoyable evening.

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  3. Paul

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The booth near the bar had tears in the seat and it was quite loud, but food and service were good.

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  4. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend that I had dinner with is very picky and makes a lot of customizations. Our server and the chef accommodated without any hesitation. And dinner was great!

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  5. Rose

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit there!! Delicious!! Eric, our waiter was awesome!! He was one of our bartenders on our first visit and he didn’t disappoint again!! Love the quality of the food and drinks. We ventured into the “Bakbar” after dinner! Great set up!! A must see!

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  6. andrew

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten here a number of times with different food each time. The food is very fresh. Plenty of gluten free and seafood options. Good wine list. Our go to place when dining in Waltham. Highly recommended

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  7. Vivek

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service. Quiet in back on a Wednesday night. Parking nearby

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  8. Sue

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic time with great service. We all had some type of fish…haddock, salmon, etc.

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  9. Nina

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the food was spectacular. I cannot eat garlic and the chefs were able to make the grilled shrimp without it. The flavors were amazing. Their skill with adapting to people's needs always astounds me. The oysters were delicious. I wondered if it was someone new opening them as there were a lot of shell pieces and some oysters looked a bit mangled. The waiter was OK. I hadn't seen him before. He could have been a bit more attentive. I had to go get him a couple of times. But all in all, Tempo is my absolute favorite restaurant.

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  10. Susan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always-fresh scratch food, inventive menu and great dining experience.

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FAQs

Tempo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 891-9000.

Tempo is rated 4.7 stars by 2272 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tempo

474 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Waltham
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking for Tempo can be found in the Waltham City Parking Lot on Chestnut Street located less than a block from Tempo.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Sigel
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (781) 891-9000
  • Catering
    Tempo is pleased to cater for any event large or small. For information please contact Nathan or Erin.
  • Private party facilities
    Tempo facilitates parties private, semi-private or as a complete buyout offering both sit down and cocktail style events for any number of guests. We can accommodate any party from 2 to 160 guests! We Do Have a Private Room that accommodates up to 32 guests. Perfect for corporate dinners, holiday events, wedding receptions and any fun night out you can plan! For more information please contact us.
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