Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Boston Metro West

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Boston Metro West? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Wemmys kitchen and lounge

4.8

4.8 (251)

$31 to $50

American

Marlborough

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Jessie

Dined 4 days ago

Another great meal here! Try the calamari - different than the usual fried calamari. The swordfish was perfect! Will be back!

Luciano's

4.8

4.8 (3729)

$50 and over

Italian

Wrentham

About the restaurant

Situated just off the 495 on Route 1, Luciano's is a delightful little piece of Italy right here in Massachusetts. Offering superb authentic Northern Italian cuisine and wines in a delightful and sophisticated setting. Luciano Canova, Patron Chef and Co-owner has made this sophisticated restaurant a shrine to good food and wine, Italian style. From the large and comfortable bar which features live music to the many sumptuous dining areas, each with their own character, Luciano
makes sure his diners enjoy a great meal whenever they visit.

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Jeff

Dined 6 days ago

As always, outstanding food and service is always superb

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4.8

4.8 (4872)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Wayland

About the restaurant

Coach Grill provides a five-star fine dining experience with elegance and ease. The historic landmark, located on Boston Post Road in Wayland, serves aged steaks and chops, fresh seafood, an extensive wine list awarded by Wine Spectators, and weekend brunch with live music. The classic steakhouse features a gorgeous fireplace, a welcoming bar area, and sophisticated dining rooms. Online ordering gives guests a chance to experience Coach Grill at home.

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CAROLVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Consistently good food with good sized portions. The beet salad and wedge salad were particularly generous and delicious. We were there on a busy night and though my partner wanted a glass of wine when his dinner came, our server never came back till half our meal was consumed. He ended up foregoing his wine. The restaurant was festively decorated and the noise level where we were seated, was fine. Seemed loud in other areas but it was a busy night. All in all, we’ll be back again soon.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Benedict

Popular dish

Boneless Ribeye

Less Than Greater Than

4.7

4.7 (964)

$30 and under

American

Hudson

About the restaurant

21+. Speakeasy, classic-style cocktail bar offering upscale food and unique drinks. Both indoor and patio seating available for an intimate, luxurious experience.

Please note that our phone number is an answering service only. For a faster response, please email: drink@lessthangreaterthan.com

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Christian

Dined 4 days ago

Place has great food & drink..., big negative though is noise level..., music gets loud people in general start screaming at each other to be heard. This is easily corrected with acoustic products & materials if incorporated into the existing space.

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House

4.4

4.4 (91)

$30 and under

American

Bedford

About the restaurant

Welcome to Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House, in Bedford, New Hampshire. You're invited to try the creative cuisine of Executive Chef Todd Lytle and his team, from Lamb Osso Buco to Waygu Shepherd's Pie. Our Bistro Filet is a local favorite. All of our ingredients are brought in fresh, and many are sourced from local farms. Even the honey for our Hot Honey Salmon comes from a beekeeper in nearby Derry. Besides our large outdoor patio, our restaurant features several private dining rooms for your special occasions, as well as our 300-seat Carriage House. We have 32 craft beers on draft, a wide selection of bourbons and scotches, and a seasonally-rotating cocktail menu. Thank you for reserving your table at our locally-owned, family-operated restaurant and function facility.

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Debbie

Dined 3 days ago

The food was excellent and the service was great from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly and attentive.

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Experience

Happy Hour is Back!

Bullfinchs

4.7

4.7 (3391)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Sudbury

About the restaurant

Bullfinchs has been ensuring a fine dining experience in beautiful Sudbury for many years. We pride ourselves on offering a creative menu with the very best ingredients from the most reliable and highest quality purveyors. Enjoy craft cocktails or relax on our summer patio. We are open for dinner Wednesdays through Sundays and brunch on Sundays from 10:30-2:00pm. Bullfinchs offers a gluten-free and a vegetarian menu and with a full bar and curated wine list.

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Sean

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

Julie at the bar was very friendly, yet professional. Then Tatum took great care of our party for dinner.

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GlenPharmer Distillery

4.6

4.6 (1775)

$31 to $50

Distillery

Franklin

About the restaurant

GlenPharmer® is a full-production “grain-to-glass” distillery located in a renovated historic mill building. As an integral part of our spirited culture, we offer a full-service Tasting Room & Restaurant where we serve delicious creations from our chef-inspired menu, including a seasonal variety of shareables, handhelds, salads, flatbreads and entrees, in addition to exceptional craft cocktails. GlenPharmer Tasting Room & Restaurant is a relaxed, polished-casual atmosphere, where we promote the exploration of our signature spirits and the resurgence of the cocktail culture, while enjoying delicious food pairings. Bring your curiosity and passion for meticulously crafted spirits, delectable fare, and artisan cocktails as you join us for a fun and memorable experience. The majority of our menu items are Gluten Free or may be modified to be Gluten Free.

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DonnaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

I love their creative and delicious menu. Everyone is so friendly!

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black & blue Steak and Crab - Wellesley

4.4

4.4 (113)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Wellesley

About the restaurant

black & blue Steak and Crab is now open in Wellesley, MA. Our New American Steakhouse is elegant yet unpretentious, sophisticated yet approachable. b&b offers an inventive design and an unparalleled, vibrant ambience for you and your guests. Our inspired cuisine coupled with our gracious hospitality is perfect for your special occasion dinner, night out with friends, family gathering or executive business event. black & blue also offers a variety of private rooms and tailor made menus for large groups. We would be happy to help plan your next business meeting or celebratory function. Whether it’s an intimate party, a lavish reception, or an important business meeting, you can be certain the black & blue experience will be effortless and memorable. The Boardroom is available for up to 16 guests and the Club Room is available for up to 60 guests.

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MollyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Marie our server was outstanding! Made our holiday dinner very special!

El Basha Grille & Bar

4.8

4.8 (81)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Sudbury

About the restaurant

Home kitchens throughout the Mediterranean have been cooking up family meals with fresh, flavorful ingredients for centuries. The traditional meals include names like Tabouli, Shawarma, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Baked Kibbee and more. Ask anyone of Lebanese descent, they will tell you these are the dishes of comfort and home.
The Sakhat family has taken their mother’s traditional recipes and inspiration to offer the finest Mediterranean & Lebanese cuisine in their El Basha restaurants. The brothers and their families are proud to represent their heritage and culture in warm and inviting restaurants enjoyable by all.
The El Basha restaurants have grown throughout the greater Worcester region with locations now in Worcester, Westborough, and Sudbury. As the brothers have grown the business, they continue to work on expanding the menu to include plates from other cultures, such as American Steak and Seafood.

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erin

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Magnificent hidden gem in the Sudbury area! Highly recommend making a reservation as they were quite busy (we went around 7PM on a Friday night). Although busy, the staff were highly attentive, friendly, and comforting. As a party of two, the small portions of baba ghanouj and tabouli were perfect. The rakakat was incredible on it's own although paired nicely with a little baba ghanouj on top. Our number 1 mistake is having eyes bigger than our stomachs! We possibly could have shared a beef shawarma but instead both came home with leftover beef shawarma dishes. Cocktails tasted exceptional and felt larger than the typical cocktail served elsewhere (never a bad thing).

3 Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (287)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Franklin

About the restaurant

"3" is a casual, fine dining restaurant that has operated for over fifteen years in Franklin. We have developed a reputation for delivering a high quality food, beverage and hospitality experience for our guests with an innovative menu of popular American dishes. Each prepared with a contemporary, creative twist, with a focus on freshness, quality and simplicity.

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Matt

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Attentiveness towards drinks was a little lacking, but otherwise a great experience overall.

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