29 Newbury Reviews List

Dined on 04/28/2013

2007

Dined on 04/28/2013

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Aweful service. Made Opentable reservation, but still had to wait 15 minutes for hostess to acknowledge me. Them once she did she told me there was a 40 minute wait. Very understaffed. Hostess did not care nor want to accommodate."

Dined on 04/28/2013

2007

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Review 4 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

A disappointing experience.

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Dined on 03/22/2013

2009

Dined on 03/22/2013

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We, unfortunately, did not have a good experience at 29 Newbury with the exception of the bar when we first got there which was FABULOUS. Once we were whisked away from the bar to our table, our service was sub-par, our meals did not arrive with any rhythm to the movement of the meal, some of us sat without meals for several minutes! We were not informed of changes in the restaurant week menu where we found there were some. The food that we did get seemed to be much smaller in portions than those near us that seemed to order not from the RW menu. Additionally, many of us found our meals lacking in flavor, presentation or adequate portion. Sometimes we can excuse away some things and try a place again. Not likely this time."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2009

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Review 5 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great variety of food on the

Dined on 03/31/2013

2008

Dined on 03/31/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great variety of food on the menu. Outside seating for brunch is perfect and the traffic noise is minimal. The area of town is very charming and a perfect setting to enjoy outdoor dining and then go for a stroll. We were a larger party and everyone was pleased with their food and service."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2008

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 6 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I really did not my overall

Dined on 03/29/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I really did not my overall experience at 29 Newbury. It was big let down, completely over priced. My margarita was 16.00 & serviced in scotch glass & my meal was serviced with tater tots! I don't, but with a bill over $150.00 I expected a lot more out of this place."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 7 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went here for restaurant week

Dined on 03/29/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went here for restaurant week with a couple of friends. Overall had a nice experience. The food was tasty but not exceptional. The restaurant had a fun energetic vibe. Better spot for twenty something's than the typical fine dining crowd. The restaurant itself is tiny! The bar and seating area both were very tight. Booths were tiny! Our server was very friendly and the meal was well timed. All in all if you need a quick drink and a bite in the area fine, but for the prices you could find several other choices in the area."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2013

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 8 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Vibrant restaurant, food was

2009

Dined on 03/29/2013

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Vibrant restaurant, food was good, service was fair."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 9 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food. Music was a little

2011

Dined on 03/29/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good food. Music was a little off putting."

Dined on 03/29/2013

2011

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 10 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Very Plain

Dined on 03/28/2013

Dined on 03/28/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food is decent, but not great. Most of the food seemed like something that I could make myself. The presentation of the food wasn't very impressive either. I went here for lunch for Restaurant Week with my mom and I ordered the Greek Salad and the Curry Chicken entree. The greek salad consisted of regular romaine lettuce, thickly cut cucumbers, tomato cubes, and watery-light dressing. The salad wasn't very visually appealing but tasted okay due to the dressing - however, the dressing was very watered down. The Chicken curry tasted okay, but the overall entree was a disappointment. My plate consisted of mostly plain white rice, only two dry chunks of chicken (both about 1.5" diameter), barely any curry sauce, and bland vegetables."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2013

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Review 11 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

We went for restaurant week.

Dined on 03/27/2013

2012

Dined on 03/27/2013

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went for restaurant week. The service was slow and indifferent. The food was mediocre at best. The lasagna in particular was not good - it was many layers of pasta on top of one another and almost no filling. It was tough and came out cold. It had clearly been reheated more than once. It was barely edible. Restaurant week, or not, it should not have been served by any legitimate restaurant."

Dined on 03/27/2013

2012

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Review 12 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Mediocre at best

Dined on 03/27/2013

2010

Dined on 03/27/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were slightly disappointed. We visited during Restaurant Week specifically for the special menu. When we were seated, we weren't given the restaurant week menu and had to ask for it. There were special menus enclosed within the regular menus which the server grabbed and said they were "weeks old." I thought that for Restaurant Week they would have been a little more enthusiastic and excited about the special menu items they were offering. The menu offerings were OK and the service were fine but the food quality wasn't very good. It was mediocre at best. My friend and I remarked about how the quality there has really declined since the last time we were there. I probably will not go to 29 Newbury again based on this experience."

Dined on 03/27/2013

2010

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Review 13 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We came in for brunch, thinking

2006

Dined on 03/24/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We came in for brunch, thinking eggs and pancakes and ended up ordering from the lunch menu! Everything was wonderful!"

Dined on 03/24/2013

2006

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 14 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

29 Newbury, better options surround

2008

Dined on 03/24/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Taking advantage of Restaurant Week my girlfriend and I tried somewhere new. The place was mostly empty when we got there a few minutes early. Despite the few parties present and that most of the tables are partitioned off it was very loud. I chalked this up to a very boisterous patrons but as tables slowly filled in we realized we could hear every whisper. My drink, the Appley Ever After, was pretty good but the white wine my date order had what we could only guess was dust across the top, not cool. I had the steak dish and was not allowed a vegetable substitution, I can understand why substitutions would be discouraged but I was asking for a vegetable from another dish on the RW menu. The meat was overly chewy. My advice, try elsewhere."

Dined on 03/24/2013

2008

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Review 15 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We came to 29 Newbury for

Dined on 03/22/2013

2009

Dined on 03/22/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We came to 29 Newbury for Restaurant Week and the food was delicious. The goat cheese bruschetta stole the night, with the sirloin coming in close second. The desserts were not the best, tasting as though they had been sitting out all day (which is likely the case given the crowds). Our server was friendly enough, but she did bring us the check after we had just asked about seeing a cocktail menu."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2009

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Review 16 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Quick and simple lunch - waitress

2010

Dined on 03/24/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Quick and simple lunch - waitress must have been having a bad day. Sour attitude. Food was "ok" probably won't go back."

Dined on 03/24/2013

2010

Special Features: great for lunch

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Review 17 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We went for lunch and ordered

Dined on 03/24/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went for lunch and ordered from the restuarant week menu. My husband had the steak tips which were good, tasty and cooked medium rare as he had requested and seemed a very popular choice. I ordered the chicken curry and was disappointed. There was not the faintest hint of jasmine, just plain, tasteless, boiled white rice and also not a spot of toasted coconut. They had used chicken breast, which was dry and the sauce was simply made from curry powder. However, the steamed vegetables were good and not overcooked.
The service was good and it was a nice place to sit. I don't know if the restaurant week menu is worse than the normal menu but I won't be going back to find out."

Dined on 03/24/2013

2013

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Review 18 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food/service, loud environment

Dined on 03/21/2013

2010

Dined on 03/21/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and service were both good, but the area is small and felt a bit cramped, which also led to the noise level being a bit louder than I would have preferred. I went during restaurant week and thought the overall value was good, but can't comment on the normal menu pricing. Overall a good experience."

Dined on 03/21/2013

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 19 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

i got the mushroom lasagna

Dined on 03/20/2013

2012

Dined on 03/20/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"i got the mushroom lasagna for the restaurant week menu and it was amazing! rich, meaty mushroom flavor that stood up well to the sauce and the garlic bread had just enough garlic without being overpowering. only strange thing was i got the coconut creme brulee for dessert and it tasted like rosemary. not a bad thing necessarily, just unexpected and still quite tasty."

Dined on 03/20/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 20 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent food with great

Dined on 03/20/2013

2007

Dined on 03/20/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent food with great service. Without reservation I would recommend this restauarant for Lunch or Dinner."

Dined on 03/20/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 21 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Even though I have lived in

Dined on 03/17/2013

2008

Dined on 03/17/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Even though I have lived in Back Bay for about 10 years I had never been here before. We took advantage of restaurant week to check it out. The restaurant itself could use some sprucing up but once the lights were dimmed it was nice. From the restaurant week menu we LOVED the fried oysters, the bruschetta and scallops these were so good. The rest was ok. Overall its nice and a good pick for restaurant week."

Dined on 03/17/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 22 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great lunch!

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A very pleasant lunch experience, with attentive service and well-prepared food. Can't wait to visit again!"

Dined on 03/16/2013

2007

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Review 23 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had an absolutely great meal!

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Had an absolutely great meal! Went with 5 of my friends and had the best calamari I have ever had followed by a perfectly prepared piece of salmon. The music was fun and lively and the chocolate brownie sundae I had for dessert was to die for! A must try! Will be going back soon."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 24 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My dasughter decided at the

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My dasughter decided at the last moment that we should go out for Valentine's night dinner - many places were, of course, booked until quite late but 29 Newbury had a table for us and it was just spectacular. It was topped off by a wedding proposal which went very well for the couple close to our table and fulfilled one of my daughter's "bucket list" goals!!"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 25 for 29 Newbury

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My first time at 29 Newbury

Dined on 02/14/2013