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Top Notch Restaurant
At Top Notch we are extremely excited to be a part of Medford and the Historic Village. We firmly believe our patrons deserve a Top Notch experience. From the food, to the décor, to our staff and everything else in between, we want to make sure your visit to Top Notch is just that!
Located at 20 S. Main Street in Medford, our industrial yet cozy atmosphere sets the tone for our Modern American Bistro. From chicken pot pie to stuffed long hots and meatloaf to artisan brick oven pizza, our menu will offer up something for everyone. Using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients we will put our spin on comfort food that will leave you to… savor the taste.
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Located at 20 S. Main Street in Medford, our industrial yet cozy atmosphere sets the tone for our Modern American Bistro. From chicken pot pie to stuffed long hots and meatloaf to artisan brick oven pizza, our menu will offer up something for everyone. Using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients we will put our spin on comfort food that will leave you to… savor the taste.
40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(28)
- fit for foodies(17)
- great for lunch(4)
- great for brunch(3)
- hot spot(3)
- kid-friendly(3)
Top Notch Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad experience, decent food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"To keep this short the food is always pretty good. I enjoy the unique menu selections and after many visits I have always been happy with the quality of the food. The service and management are weak. The servers are kind but inexperienced and owner has a lack of a connection with the customer. I am a regular customer who will not be returning. I tried to write about my bad experience but there isn't enough space. My last visit left us very angry - not a feeling I want to have when going out to eat."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy Comfort Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ate here for the first time and loved everything we had! Soup starters were great! Dinner was the Coca Cola Meatloaf and the fish special which was Wahoo (seared on outside perfectly). So wonderful and flavorful!! Portions were large. Dessert was a blueberry cobbler that was like grandma's! Enough for 2!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another Top Notch Meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"1st time for dinner here after an outstanding brunch. Seated quickly. Specials were recited right away. This is a byo so we were immediately brought all the accoutrements for our drinks. We were not rushed to order, so we leisurely ordered appetizers while we perused the menu. Stuffed long hots were excellent, prosciutto wrapped shrimp were flavorful and juicy. Shipping sauce was divine.
The entrees we ordered were all cooked and seasoned perfectly. The crab cakes special was delicious. The salmon amazing! Scallops cooked perfectly. All of the risotto was also well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My guests and I raved while we ate at how delicious the food was. No desserts this time but they sure looked great!!"
The entrees we ordered were all cooked and seasoned perfectly. The crab cakes special was delicious. The salmon amazing! Scallops cooked perfectly. All of the risotto was also well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My guests and I raved while we ate at how delicious the food was. No desserts this time but they sure looked great!!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great brunch! We've been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great brunch! We've been there for dinner several times. Each time is better than the next! Brunch was awesome too!We will definitely be back soon!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Menu was innovative and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Menu was innovative and the food preparation, quality and presentation was first rate. Service was friendly and attentive. Great little BYOB gem with convenient location in downtown Medford. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Top Notch is wonderful from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Top Notch is wonderful from the time you arrive to the time you leave! We enjoyed a tasty meal from appetizer to dessert! The menu has expanded and portions are just right! We will be back soon."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was very skeptical after
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was very skeptical after reading mixed reviews, however I was pleasantly surprised by my service and the food was quite good, the prices very reasonable, and the ability to buy a bottle of wine was great. We will definitely return."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a fun night out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Decided at the last minute to go out for dinner on Friday night. We always run into someone we know here. This night we enjoyed their special designer pizzas and got to hear from the owner how some of his ideas are created. Looking forward to the next time we go."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great restaurant. 2nd time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great restaurant. 2nd time here. They seem to have ironed out the kinks because everything was perfect!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our fourth time visiting and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Our fourth time visiting and was the best meal yet! We were there for Easter brunch and the food was awesome. Thanks so much."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Absolutely loved the pretzel
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely loved the pretzel crust pizza... we asked for it with a runny egg. They were happy to comply and it was delicious. The duck special was also very good. I am not a huge fan of duck and I really enjoyed it. It was a little overcooked for my husband, who prefers it to be much more rare, but it was fried, so he knew it would be more well done. French onion soup was unique. More sweet than most, but in a good way. The weakness in our meal was dessert. Nothing to write home about. But in all, we will definitely return!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
New restaurant with high hopes...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Top Notch was decent. Not really anything special, but considering the lack of any restaurants in the area, at least they are giving it a shot. I hope the menu improves as time goes on. It's inexpensive and worth a try."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
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Review 13 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My girlfriend and I were looking
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My girlfriend and I were looking forward to trying out a new place in the neighborhood so I made a reservation through opentable and found Top Notch. It was close and convenient and a perfect time for us. When we got there, it was closed! We were very disappointed since this is fairly new and finally had the opportunity to go. Apparently, they had to close due to a break in. Understandably, but who knows when we will get out again to try it. I have heard good things about Top Notch but still unable to make it there. At this time, unable to rate."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Top Notch is just that!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Four of us tried this restaurant for the first time (and it happened to be Restaurant Week)and from the 1st course we were all hooked! The pretzel pizzetta, cheesesteak spring rolls and fried green tomatoes are all fabulous. The arugula salad is great (loved the dressing and the dried figs)and for the main course three of us ordered the lobster bolognese--oh wow! As much as I'd want to try something new when we go back (b/c we will be back!) I may have to get this again, it was just that good. I also tried a bite of my sister's scallops and they were delicious too (and I'm not always a huge fan of scallops, they are hit or miss). For dessert three of us had the apple cobbler and it was the perfect ending to an already perfect meal :)"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Second time here and we will
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time here and we will be back again. So glad Main Street Medford has this place. Just a fun place to go for some good comfort food like meat loaf (trust me its good) or a personal designer pizza. BYOB but they also just started selling select wines as well. Atmosphere boarders on loud, but in a friendly enegergetic way. Took us 15 minutes to leave since we had to chat with a few other friends that had come in while we were eating."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I visited the restaurant for
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I visited the restaurant for a wonderful lunch of Marghetia pizza. However, the experience was not good at all when I returned with my family last Sunday. Besides no ambiance the food was not so good. My son's hamburger was undercooked and not served with ketchup instead came with some type of sauce for fries. My husband did enjoy the chicken pot pie but his stuffed long hot peppers were only stuffed with a cheese when instead should have had cheese and a meat. The cheesesteak sliders were like paste and did not look appetizing. It is amazing how this area can not produce a strong restaurant with great food, drinks, prices and atmosphere. We always wish we had a restaurant near home like the ones we drool over while watching Diners Dr"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everyone at our table was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everyone at our table was very satisfied with their meal. We would definitely go there again! Our waitress was very accommodating and knew the menu, when we had any questions about the food. I would recommend giving top notch a try"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Went to Top Notch for my Birthday
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went to Top Notch for my Birthday celebration. We started with shrimp wrapped prosciutto. Although tasty I thought the shrimp was over done. The entrée I had was branzino over spinach and polenta. I thought the fish (which I always love) to be very salty and the fish again overcooked. When I mentioned this to the waitress she said I should order something else next time. Next time?"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 19 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very solid menu with some
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very solid menu with some unique dishes, all well-prepared and tasty. Meatloaf met the definition of substantial comfort food, and red snapper special was excellent. Small, basic dining room. Excellent, friendly service. Will definitely return."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
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Review 20 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Better experience next time?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were excited to try Top Notch for the first time! But it was a disappointment. The server we had was not attentive and we needed to ask her about the specials. Being that it was Valentine's day she explained that the menu was a combination of specials. I ordered the linguini with lobster which had little flavor and the texture of the lobster was dry and stringy. I didn't eat that much of it, but the server didn't seem to notice and I thought she would have asked if there was something wrong with my entree. The dessert, which was creme brulee, was very good. We will try this restaurant again, and I'm hoping for a better experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 21 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food & service was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food & service was very good. Creative pizza menu; I enjoyed the pulled pork with broccoli rabe. The only minor complaint is portion size for the $26 scallops dish. Dessert blondie was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 22 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice start, will revisit and rerate
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Visited for the first time back on 1/19. Nice decor (major breath of fresh air from when it was Scotch Bonnets). I think the restaurant was rather overwhelmed with the crowd which made service a bit shaky at times. Food was good and I am sure the service staff will grow into the handling rushes better over time. Worth a second look in about a month.
Not sure why they are suddenly unavailable on Open Table though."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 23 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hidden Gem! A great addition
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Hidden Gem!
A great addition to the south jersey dining scene. Went with a party of five and the food had great variety which pleased everyone. All dinners came out hot and were served pleasantly. The ability to take our own wine was a plus. My only criticism is that we had reservations and had to wait. Do they overbook and are afraid to turn away walk-ins or is it so new everyone wants to try it? Time will tell."
A great addition to the south jersey dining scene. Went with a party of five and the food had great variety which pleased everyone. All dinners came out hot and were served pleasantly. The ability to take our own wine was a plus. My only criticism is that we had reservations and had to wait. Do they overbook and are afraid to turn away walk-ins or is it so new everyone wants to try it? Time will tell."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Top Notch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went on a Saturday night
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went on a Saturday night and it was very busy.It was very noisy inside, and after some time with the menu, we ordered the Cheesesteak Spring Roll appetizer to share, salads, and our entrees. The salads and appetizer came out at the exact same time, which crowded our small table. I ordered the Chicken Pot Pie, which I really regret. It was a cast iron crock with a runny creamy chicken soup and a foccacia cracker sitting on top, wasn't a pie at all. The other food looked good so I'd give it another shot. The appetizer was very good. The salads were nothing special."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Top Notch Restaurant
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic