Category: Worcester

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Filet Mignon from The Boynton

Filet Mignon from The Boynton on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

Filet Mignon from The Boynton on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

Atmosphere: Liked

Ah, the Boynton. Yes, I’ve been there many times and it’s easy to write a review on a local favorite. The food is great and the atmosphere is loud and exciting. I’d consider it a Sports Bar/Restaurant. Yet, even with that being said, the food is amazing—from amazing gluten free pizza options to the traditional wings, burgers and large salads. There’s something for everyone.

Food: Liked

Usually, I’m a burger maniac, but tonight I opted for the Filet Mignon. A ½ pound center cut tender piece of heaven. Mmm, good! It is served with your choice of potato and side. I opted to have the mixed vegetable medley and steamed broccoli as my second side. I’m doing my best to cut back on the carbs.

It was cooked perfectly; medium rare and super tender… Just the way I like it. The broccoli was also cooked great, super crunchy and green. My guess it was quickly blanched. The mixed vegetable medley had a wonderful subtle lemon flavor that added to it nicely.

Service: Liked

Our server, Jamie, was very easy going and seemed to handle our group of 15 easily and was quick; she was responsive and had a wonderful smile. Along with her team of servers, the food was served all at the same time (not an easy task for a group this large)—kudos to the kitchen staff who pulled this off as well as having to service a completely full restaurant at the same time.

Overall: Liked

Overall, it’s easy for me to say that I like this place, as we tend to frequent it often. I like the range of food options available to me, as well as all the amazing beers on tap.The Boynton wouldn’t be considered gourmet, but if you are looking for above average, seriously tasty food, that will fill you and your family up and at a good price, then this is a great place to go.

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Seafood Marinara from Boynton

Seafood Marinara from The Boynton on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

Seafood Marinara from The Boynton on Highland Street in Worcester, MA

The Boynton, located on Highland Street in Worcester, was a very nice surprise for me. I had been to the Boynton prior to this outing and have always had good service and good food but nothing that I recall was anything extra special. My visit this past week however was quite a nice surprise from what I had been expecting. The place was very busy with a wait to be seated—this on a Tuesday night around 6:30pm.

I had a “Tuna Sashimi” appetizer to start my evening. I shared it with my husband and it was delicious. Finely sliced tuna came on a bed of slaw with soy sauce dip, slices of ginger and wasabi mustard.

I also tried the deep fried Brussel sprouts as an appetizer. One of our other dining partners had ordered it and I sampled some. This was fantastic. I liked the little nibble I had so much that I ended up ordering a side order for myself to go with my meal. If you are a fan of Brussel sprouts, you must try these.

For my entrée, I ordered the “Seafood Marinara” which was delightful as well. The seafood came on a bed of wilted greens and over garlic toast. A good quantity of shrimp, calamari and mussels all tossed in a marinara sauce. I would return and order this meal again. Overall, my impression of the Boynton has been upgraded from “Good” to “Great.” Try this neighborhood gem, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.