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“Lineage has nice ambience and food”
“eat so much that I always hope to skip dessert but never can - whether it's the decadent chocolate cake (aptly named) or the house favorite butterscotch pudding.”
“The coffee was excellent, the food was in just the right portion sizes to be filling and the service was prompt but unobtrusive.”
“The roasted chicken was fantastic, both tender and flavorful.”
“Friendly and knowledgeable bartender, nice cocktail list and great wines selection.”
“Lineage is a great place to try”
“But the service was so bad that we may not go back.”
“Contrary to some of the reviews on Citysearch, the service that night was good.”
“Somewhat pricey.”
“The experience was horrible from the minute we walked in the door when we had to wait 10 minutes for a staff member to even look at us.”View Less
Best restaurant in Coolidge Corner. If I had to eat at only one restaurant in Brookline it would be Lineage. The menu changes from time to time, with different versions of their excellent scallops, roast hen, etc. The cocktails are perfectly prepared, but they are a little small. Servers are always knowledgeable and helpful. The staff provides a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. It can get busy during dinner, so it's good to call ahead. Sitting and eating at the bar is a nice alternative on busy nights. We've been to Lineage an uncountable number of times, and it has never been anything but excellent.…
Sadly, a let down!.
Friends and I went here for the first time recently because of reviews. Not sure how long ago those were written because what we found was completely opposite. The decor was tacky, and the menu was
WAY overpriced! The experience was horrible from the minute we walked in the door when we had to wait 10 minutes for a staff member to even look at us. We were then taken to a cramped table by the annoying and uncomfortably fake owner. The food wasn't bad, but some of our meals were luke warm or even cold like it had been premade or sitting out for a while.
Oh and our server smelled of body odor so bad that we wanted to leave before our food came.
Save yourself the trouble and go to the Fireplace for half the price.…
From its crackling wood-burning oven to its friendly staff, this welcoming Coolidge Corner restaurant provides a most inviting space in which to enjoy gourmet seafood..
The Scene
Coolidge Corner's most sophisticated spot for modern cuisine, Lineage sports a pair of airy dining rooms and a welcoming little bar that faces a fiery wood-burning oven. Pleasant,
well-informed servers point out the menu's specialty ingredients to a wildly diverse patronage that includes dressed-down area residents and gourmands of all ages. A lengthy, international wine list and fully-stocked bar provide diners with plenty of drink options.
The Food
Sewall's menu features plenty of items that demonstrate his deft touch with seafood (he won national acclaim during his stint at Great Bay). A starter of braised cod cheeks with chorizo and golden raisins benefits from its time in the wood oven, as do entrees like oak-roasted chicken and a succulent pork loin. A crisp crab cake gets a kick from a tangy mango salsa, while a roasted swordfish entree is fleshed out by green lentils, celery root and a truffle vinaigrette.…
Fresh seafood and unique flavors - definitely rival many NY and SF restaurants. Excellent service. I consider myself a foodie, so am regulalry disappointed when visiting "fancy" restaurants where the food is unimaginative. Lineage definitely does not disappoint. After my first visit there two weeks ago, I haven't had the desire to try another restaurant. I find myself ordering a lot more than usual just to taste everything! Also great great service. Servers are super friendly. We tried the "tasting menu" this time; it was just correctly proportioned to leave a little room for dessert. BEST CRABCAKE EVER!…
Eh... I've eaten here twice, the atmosphere is pleasant, the staff is nice, and the rolls are delicious with kosher salt baked on the top and cooked right before they're served. But the entrees are overpriced for an unmemorable meal. I just didn't like the food that much. With a place so expensive and formal, I expect more. The bathrooms are very clean and pretty.…
