Tavern At Granite Links

08/15/09

We had a great meal at the Tavern

by mbg123 at Citysearch

We ate at the Tavern late on a Saturday afternoon when it was not crowded. We were promptly escorted to a prime table outside on the porch overlooking the 18 (or 27?) green and the Boston skyline. The view must be great at night. Our party of 4 was attended to by 2 servers who were very attentive, including staying on top of drink refills. I had the lump crab appetizer which was generous and tasty. And the wild mushroom and brie pizza, which was too big to finish and very yummy. The other 3 in our party were similarly stuffed and pleased with their choices. It was the perfect spot for us for an early dinner.

• Pros: attentive service, great view, yummy food
• Cons: a bit pricey

03/30/09

Nice view outside; depressing inside.....

by barbaran at Citysearch

I have been to the Tavern at Granite Links a few times. I like to avoid the hassle of dining room waits and inattentive wait staff by sitting at the bar. Every time I return, there is a new bartending staff - less experienced, less friendly, more sloppy than those they replaced. I don't know what the problem is, but there seems to be a revolving door as far as the staff goes with an undercurrent among them of really really disliking the "management". Food is ok if you stick with the inexpensive sandwiches and burgers; the overpriced entrees are just that - overpriced - stay away from them -definitely not worth the prices. As for the drinks, no consistency in wine pourage . Mixed drinks sometimes ok, but again inconsistent. Bar tending staff very very sloppy (may be the colored shirts they wear), lacking polish and a little rough around the edges, and in some cases seeming a little too familiar with the clientele There is often a feeling of being in some sleezy bar as on the few occasions I have been there, I have seen the same old men trying desperately to pick up much younger women. Really a put off. The same old red-eyed men hanging out at the bar makes one easily forget the nice view. I think with some really drastic changes in management, replacing the bland and uninspired chef, it could be a nice upscale oasis. But, as it is now, it is no better than the local bars one generally avoids.

• Pros: view
• Cons: everything else - food, drinks, staff

01/21/09

poor menu/poor service

by lilygrace at Citysearch

my husband and i went for our anniversary. we expected upscale food and service. the waitress came over, flaming red hair, as rough as rough could look, and smelled of smoke.

the menu was very limited. shrimp cocktail was a good bargain, however not crisp, yet rather "whimpy". chowder was good, but the meal itself was a huge disappointment.

first off, i HATE balsamic, and everything was covered in it. chicken was dry, and my husbands marinara was the worst i ever tasted.

throughout the meal, i kept getting the "smoke" smell from the waitress. did not seem an upscale type server. she was nice enough, but more like a "pub" attitude.

very good coffee, but dessert was rather "generic" in flavor.

probably won't go back. not worth the money for the service.

no one looks happy there. that usually tells you something....

• Pros: chowder
• Cons: less than expected service, food