I really wanted to like this place but it wasn't what we were looking for. They have a great spot on the lake but it is a pretty dumpy little fish shanty. If that is what you are looking for, you will love it. There were a bunch of locals there having a good time and if we were there with a group of our friends it might be ok for a few beers. But still way way too crowded. Like sardines in a can. There was no one to greet us so we just took a table by the window. Then we waited and waited. Then someone came over and said hi. Then we waited and waited. I was about to get up and leave when someone came over and said, "oh, you haven't been waited on yet?" So she then tried to help things along. The menu was average for sandwiches but overpriced, we felt, for entrees as we ordered the Ahi Tuna and the Bluegill. The Tuna was very good and perhaps appropriately priced but the Bluegill was not proportionately enough. It was made well enough and had ok flavor but should have been a few dollars less. Salad was ok. At least had a variety of greens but still needed a little more. If I ever went back it would be for a few beers and the view, that's it. It's too bad because we really need some nice places on the lake and with all the lakes around here there aren't as many lakeside restaurants as you would expect.

negative

After months of commercials about that brisket swimming in my head, it was time to venture into an Arby's for the first time in decades. Hey, they smoke the meat for 13 hours, so it had a good chance to taste good, if that was correct. The three Zipparita's I had right before entering might have earned the sandwich a fourth star, but I really investigated this sandwich. I opened it up, picked some brisket off, looked for fat, but did not find anything out of the ordinary and I'm a damn picky brisket dude. Of course, this won't ever rise to the level of a real smoke the brisket in-house place, but it was lean, had good flavor and the sandwich was well executed with a good amount of product. The smoked gouda was a great touch and the mayo/bbq sauce combo worked well. Onion straws on the sandwich also was a surprising touch. If you need a quick fix for Brisket, it is worth a try while supplies last.

positive

Great place for cheap drinks. This place is laid back and will let you bring your dog in. They have quality beers on tap for low prices. The location is conveniently located by the lightrail. I would give them 5 stars but they play 2 many damn Boston sports!

positive

This tells me everything I need to know about this restaurant. I asked the waitress for a recommendation, and she said: "Oh I don't eat here! I can't afford it!" The staff at the restaurant doesn't even get to sample the food so they know what to recommend to the customers? I've heard TV Gordon fly off the handle about much less. At the very least they could give a reasonable staff discount so that customers looking for an opinion about the specialty of the house could get one from the "presumed" expert who is standing at their table. My burger was fine. Everything with Gordon is a "stunning" hamburger. Mine was good.... Not great.... I wasn't stunned. Fries were good. Ketchup was probably the best part of the meal.... honestly. In fairness it was pretty special ketchup though. For the price and the ego, I was hoping for stunning. I got mediocre.
negative