Fat Hen Broadway East

Review summary

1. H

   Herb

   Greater Boston13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a special 3 course prix fixe menu for Valentnes day. That lined us up for 3 courses when we might have settled for 2. A salmon crudo with horseradish panna cota might have sounded affected, but it was a wonderfully flavored primo course. Secondis built around herbally sauced funghi and creamy shrimp with gnocchi were rewarding and plentiful. We both ordered the extra price Wagyu filet which lived up to its promise on a bed of seared greens. Desserts were light and innovative. Our choices of flanand a pudding with ice cream werea perfect ending to our great meals.
   

   Is this helpful?

2. A

   Adam VIP

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A terrific evening on Tuesday, many course of food and two bottles of red wine, and our server Brian was terrific!
   

   Is this helpful?

3. L

   Leslie VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed the food, glad we came here. Pastas are delicious.
   

   Is this helpful?

4. J

   Joanna Dellaripa

   Greater Boston31 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The overall experience was fine. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The food - especially the swordfish- was very good as were the appetizers. However, we felt rushed. We were not asked if we wanted a second drink. We were still working on our meal when we were asked if we wanted a box to go. We were not asked for coffee or dessert.
   

   Is this helpful?

5. C

   Craig

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of our favorite restaurants. Food is delicious and service is outstanding. A hidden gem
   

   Is this helpful?

6. AM

   AnnieM

   Coastal Georgia9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great! Small and intimate restaurant.
   

   Is this helpful?

7. DM

   DavidM

   Houston12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very quaint restaurant with a tasty menu. We had a great time. Mangement acted as a host to our dining experience. Good job!
   

   Is this helpful?

8. L

   Lloyd

   Greater Boston276 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a truly great restaurant! The food is on the highest level of taste and imagination. If this was in NY it would probably be twice as expensive and not nearly as good. I've had the quail with rhubarb and it's out of this world and I just had the shrimp and gnocchi and couldn't believe how good it was . So lucky to have Fat Hen in Somerville!
   

   • 
   • 

   Is this helpful?

9. HH

   HarperH

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on June 10, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had an ok experience at Fat Hen. We chose to go there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made a reservation for 7:00pm (the restaurant requires a credit card for reservations and threatens a $25 per person fee for no-shows and cancellations less that 24 hours in advance). We showed up exactly on time, but there were no staff members in front when we arrived. The restaurant was nearly empty with just one couple dining. We waited several minutes to be greeted and seated. Once seated, our server was friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was intimate and pleasant. However, we were disappointed by the food which was mediocre. We ordered three appetizers and two entrees. The burrata dish was under seasoned and watery - the charred lettuce had the same issues; the pork with candied strawberries was inventive but still only ok. My veal was dry and tough, and my husband’s short ribs were just alright. Fat Hen’s menu changes seasonally, so it’s possible that the current menu is just a dud - but we had been expecting a delicious meal, and so we were disappointed.
   

   Is this helpful?

10. SI

    SamIsBlond VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Have been here twice now, and always impressed with the food, and how accommodating and attentive the wait staff is.
    

    Is this helpful?