Stockyard Restaurant
Brighton, MA 02135-2085
Phone: (617) 782-4700
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Guest Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 12pm-12am
Editorial Review for Stockyard Restaurant – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
Since 1972, carnivorous couples and famished families have stampeded to this local favorite just off the Mass Pike. The comfy steakhouse atmosphere hasn't changed much since then, which is just fine with the restaurant's many regulars. A young, mostly female waitstaff does an effective job of explaining the different cuts of meat available.
The Food
In-house butchers carve hearty porterhouses and tender filet mignons from the finest aged Angus beef available, yielding steak of comparable quality to that served in the city's swankiest chophouses. But prices are much more affordable here, and as a bonus steaks come with a choice of potato, plus a vegetable and garden salad. Lobster lovers shouldn't miss the "famous" lobster pie, in which a generous portion of fresh meat is baked in a savory cream sauce. Few patrons find room for standard, delicious desserts like chocolate mousse and apple pie.
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Insider Tips
When to GoPrime rib--one of the restaurant's main draws--is only served after 4pm.
Know Before You GoExpect a lengthy wait for a table on weekends (reservations are only taken for parties of six or more). Pass the time pleasurably in the restaurant's welcoming, mammoth bar.
ParkingThe restaurant's large free lot fills up quickly on weekends; show up early to avoid hunting for a spot on the street.
User Reviews for Stockyard Restaurant
07/16/2007 Posted by boston96
I love the Stockyard. I went with my girlfriend one night and while we were waiting to be seated, we had a few drinks at the bar and some appetizers. The bartender was a really cool, funny guy and the clam chowder was really good. When we were seated, I ordered the prime rib, my girlfriend got the filet mignon. Her filet was cooked perfectly and she really enjoyed it. My prime rib was fantastic; it was huge and cooked perfectly. It was so good that I was literally laughing as I ate it. I will definitely visit again soon; great meats.
Pros: Quality, service, parking, decor
Cons: None really
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
06/23/2007 Posted by capm
the stockyard can grow on you and become your favorite restaurant in boston. one reason is that it has the friendliest and the best bartenders in boston. what a great crew. second the food. the prime rib and filet mignon simply can't be beat for the price. you have to pay twice at least for the same quality in the upscale steakhouses in boston and you will get half the quality anywhere else for the stockyard price. i don't believe how good the steaks are. the burgers are a great deal. the sliders are to die for. the lobster pie (and lobster roll) are special. my mother has had her share of lobster pies in boston and claims that the stockyard's are the best. but a word of caution. this is a restaurant that is also something of a sports bar. it is not a great romantic restaurant. the prices are great but that means you can't expect table hote service. you are getting a great deal but that's the tradeoff. this is a place for people who care about getting their money's worth; its not the expense account crowd. so there are real bostonians here or really smart tourists. its hard to have a bad meal. a lot of items are terrific like the baby back ribs. get extra sauce.
Pros: best value for the money anywhere
Cons: not romantic, not expense account service
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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