Q: We ate at Merry-Ann's Diner in December of 2010 and our entire experience was very disappointing. First, we struggled to even get into the building due to an ice buildup on the sidewalks, common sense says that you at least take the time and salt your sidewalks for your customers safety. Our waitress acted like she had better things to do than to take our order. When our orders arrived my husband ate about 80% of his but explained that the flavor was "lacking" and that his food was "very greasy". My order was virtually inedible...literally only ate a couple of bites and was unable to stomach anymore of it due to the horrible flavor and excessive grease. The two best things about our meal was our coffee and getting the bill so that we could leave. The restaurant itself was dirty. The only positive thing that I would guess that this diner is good for is a hangover fix...unfortunately we weren't hungover college kids and were actually expecting a good meal, which did not happen.

A: negative

Q: Love this Fox restaurant. The space is beautiful, clean, sparkly,inviting. our waiter, Shane, was friendly, knowledgeable, efficient. Started with the arrancini balls for appy, very tasty fried crusty rice balls oozing cheese, nestled in red sauce. Husband had the P.E.I. Mussels in a luscious wine broth with salami nuggets and grilled bread for sopping. Superb. Entree for me was gnocchi with arugula and beef short ribs. Heaven. Other entree was dubbed "the pig" pizza. Fabulous crust with various pork sausages. I stole a piece from hub and have to say one of the best pizzas EVER. Dessert was a salted caramel pudding/mousse type concoction that was the bomb. Sweet touch of salt, creaminess. Sigh. As usual Fox does not disappoint. Great meal, service, surroundings. Not cheap but worth it. Molto bene.

A: positive

Q: Be aware that if you do not speak the language, you will absolutely be taken care of last. Such a darn shame because the food was good, when my friend wa$ not getting burned from the grill that was ridiculously close to the seating. Quite okay though, because as another excuse rolled in, I realized that even at the opening prices, no doubt would I prefer going over to Tofu Hut. At least there, they will not treat you worse than the table next to you. They will treat all of you the same. Bad service? Yeah, it was that obvious. I told the nice owner that I would put a review. One server that served our area and a single chef for a weekend night? Hmmmm.....never, ever coming back to this place.

A: negative

Q: the worst time of my life in this place, went for lunch. ordered the piled high burger, so overcooked it was the size of a hockey puck and just as hard with two pieces of fat laden roast beef $10.95 are you kidding me. hair in the salmon salad, fishey crab cake the worst food ever. then the manager had the nerve to say well there was nothing wrong with the drinks, i wish i new who owned this place, the worst manager ever, i live and own a small business in belmont, and if i treated my customers the way we were treated i would be out of business.

A:
negative