My goal is to keep this guide as up to date as possible.
If you have new information about restaurants listed, or I've omitted
your favorite Waltham restaurant, please let me know. Some good suggestions
I've received from readers: list Kosher and Halal restaurants, list places that have brunch,
note whether the restaurant delivers, or has takeout. All Waltham restaurants are now
non-smoking.
Reviews or other comments from readers are welcome. Contact me.
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News and reviews
- January, 2011 - Moe's Southwest Grill plans to open a location on the corner with Francis Street at 831 Main Street on February 9.
The building is the former site of Tony D's, which moved a block east on Main Street.
- December, 2011 - Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced a new burrito restaurant to be built at the future retail complex at 1022 Main Street.
- December, 2011 - Panera Bread intends to open a new drive-thru bakery-cafe at an undisclosed location.
- December, 2011 - Five Guys Burgers and Fries plans to open a restaurant in Waltham in 2012.
- September, 2011 - Habanero's Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar is open at
484 Moody Street, the former site of Tango Mango.
- July, 2011 -
Pho & Spice, a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant, is open at 457 Moody Street, former site of Hong Kong. Apparently the Hong Kong restaurant became China Star II sometime in 2010.
- June, 2011 -
NY Pie opened at the former site of
Moody Street Pizzeria, 934 Moody Street.
- Spring, 2011 - Kabob & Tandoor moved from 699 Main Street to 315 Moody Street.
- May, 2011 - Erawan of Siam changed hands.
- May, 2011 - Roberts Restaurant and Bar, at 342 Moody Street,
is closed. Re-opening as the third location of
Stadium Sports Bar and Grill is planned for fall of 2011.
- April, 2011 - City Streets Restaurant, an "upscale casual pub", is open at the site of Legends Hall of Fame Grill.
- March 29, 2011 - Mu Lan Taiwanese Restaurant has opened at 835 Main Street, the site of Beijing Star Restaurant, a local favorite that closed in September of 2010.
- November, 2010 - A new Dosa Factory Restaurant is under construction on Moody Street.
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Chinese (reviews)
- Absolutely Asia $$ [Chinese, Japanese, Korean & Thai] - 864 Main Street - 781-891-1700
(review by Allan Telio
)
- Avian Golf $ - 216 Newton Street - 781-893-7838
- Beijing Star Restaurant $$ - 835 Main Street - 781-642-8888
(Closed for renovation and renaming as of September l7, 2010, reopened as Mu Lan Restaurant in 2011)
(review
, review )
- Dragon Chef $ - 679 Moody Street - 781-891-5510
- Hon Dynasty $$ - 922 Main Street - 781-893-6663, (fax) 781-893-0338
(review
)
- Hong Kong $$ - 457 Moody Street - 781-893-8288, (fax) 781-893-8188
(Closed, now the site of Pho & Spice restaurant)
- Kim Tai Garden $$ - 573 Main Street - 781-647-1675, 800-454-6824
- Lily's Kitchen $$ - 70 River Street - 781-647-0300
- Mu Lan Taiwanese Restaurant $$ - 835 Main Street - 781-642-8888
- Sato $$ [Japanese & Chinese] - 475 Winter Street - 781-890-0089, fax: 781-890-2139
(review
)
(formerly Winter Street Cafe)
- Sichuan's Garden $$ - 411 Waverley Oaks Road - 781-899-9991
- 3 Fortunes Restaurant $$ - 177 Willow Street - 781-899-4024
- Tiki House $ - 569 Moody Street - 781-899-3466
- Tom Can Cook $$ [Thai & Chinese] - 374 Moody Street - 781-891-6977
(review
)
(At this location up to 25 February 2001: Heritage Restaurant)
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Indian (reviews)
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Italian (reviews)
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Japanese
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Mexican (reviews)
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Thai (reviews)
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Other ethnic styles (reviews)
- Absolutely Asia $$ [Japanese, Korean & Thai] - 864 Main Street - 781-891-1700
(review by Allan Telio
)
- Antojitos Cafe $ [El Salvadorean] - 489 Moody Street - 781-894-1065
- Asian Grill [Japanese, Korean & Thai] $$ - 265 Moody Street - 781-398-1600
(review by Eric Salerno
,
(review by LaJan Collins )
(Formerly at this location: Tomato City)
- Boca Bar [Costa Rican] $ - 11 Pine Street - 781-209-0202
- Demos Restaurant [Greek] $$ - 146 Lexington Street - 781-893-8359
(review
)
(Formerly at this location: Kenny Rogers Chicken Roasters)
- Elephant Walk [Cambodian & French] $$ - 663 Main Street - 781-899-2244
(Changed its name from Carambola in 2005)
- Guanachapi's $$ [Guatamalteca, Salvadorena,
Mexicana, American] - 154 River Street - 781-788-8591, 781-788-8590
(formerly at 273 Moody Street)
- Karibu Restaurant $$ [African] - 10 Crescent Street - 781-899-7444 fax 781-899-0041
- La Casa De Pedro $$ [Venezuelan] - 51 Main Street - 617-923-8025
- Masao Kitchen $$ [Vegetarian] - 581 Moody Street - 781-647-7977
- Mitierra Foods Inc $$ [Spanish] - 585 Moody Street - 781-894-5676
- Mi Tierra $$ [Guatemalan] - Main Street
- Paisano Restaurant and Bar $$ [Mexican & Guatamalan] - 223 High Street - 781-899-4505 fax 781-899-1093
(review
,
review ,
review on the Tish's Dish site ,
review )
- Panela de Barro $$ [Brazilian] -
229 Newton Street - 781-209-1888 (formerly Vitoria's Grill).
- Pho & Spice $$ - [Vietnamese and Thai] - 457 Moody Street - 781-788-8899
(Formerly China Star II, formerly Hong Kong restaurant)
- Ponzu $$ [Far east and the rest] - 286 Moody Street
(review
)
(Formerly at this site - La Piazza)
- The Skellig $ [Irish pub] - 240 Moody Street - 781-647-0679
(review
)
(review )
- Solea Restaurant & Tapas Bar $$ [Spanish & South American] - 388 Moody Street - 781-894-1805
(reviews
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- Sushi Yasu $$ [Sushi & Japanese, Korean, Thai] - 617 Main Street - 781-894-9783
(review by Christopher S. Penn
)
(Formerly at this location: JTK Grille and Sushi Bar)
- Victoria's Cafe Restaurant $$ [American & Peruvian] - 241 Crescent Street - 781-647-8880
(open for breakfast & lunch)
(review
, review
)
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Barbeque (reviews)
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American (reviews)
- Seventy @ Third at Westin Hotel $$$ - 70 Third Avenue - 781-290-5600
- Barcelo Cafe at Sheraton Four Points Hotel - 420 Totten Pond Road - 781-890-0100
- Boston Market [Take out] $$ - 1099 Lexington Street - 781-647-3600
- Burger King $ [Fast food]
- 881 Moody Street - 781-891-5612
- 822 Lexington Street - 781-893-3002
- City Streets Restaurant $$ - 249 Lexington Street - 781-647-2489 (Legends Hall of Fame Grill closed as of February 2011)
- Classic Cafe $$ - 169 Elm Street - 781-893-1418
- Common Cafe $$ - 603 Main Street - 781-642-8898
- Grassfields Food & Spirit $$ - 878 Lexington Street - 781-647-0844
(review
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- Grille at Hobbs Brook at Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel $$$ [Traditional American] - 550 Winter Street - 781-890-6767
(review
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- Joe Sent Me $$ - 849 Main Street - 781-894-3153
(Formerly at this location: The Press Box)
- John Brewer's Tavern & Restaurant $$ - 39 Main Street - 781-894-9700
(Formerly at this location: Ground Round)
- Josephs II Family Restaurant $$ - 805 Main Street - 781-899-4754
- Kentucky Fried Chicken $ [Fast food] - 501 Main Street - 781-891-8472
(review by Mike Morrison
)
- The Mad Raven $$ - 841 Main Street - 781-894-8188
(review by J Griffin
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(review by Nancy from Waltham )
- McDonald's $ [Fast food]
- 1104 Lexington Street - 781-893-7198
- 789 Main Street - 781-893-6640
- Naked Fish Restaurant $$ - 455 Totten Pond Road - 781-684-0500
review
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review ,
review by Pat W. )
- The New Landing - 313 Moody Street - 781-891-3039
- Ninety-Nine Restaurant $$ - 110 South Street - 781-893-4999
(reviews
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- Panera Bread $ - Waltham Plaza, 1070 Lexington Street - 781-547-5655 fax 781-547-5678
- Rendezvous Restaurant & Music Club $$ - 596 Moody Street - Club: 781-893-7171, Restaurant: 508-494-1000
(review by R. Bailey
)
- Piccadilly Pub $$ - at the Best Western TLC, 380 Winter Street - 781-890-7373
(Former site of Michael's Italian Grill)
- Robert's Restaurant and Bar $$ - 342 Moody Street - 781-894-6666 (Closed in 2011)
- Shoppers Cafe (or www.shopperspub.com) $ - 731 Moody Street - 781-893-1180
(review
)
- Tempo
$$$ [American-style bistro] - 474 Moody Street - 781-891-9000
(review
,
review ,
review )
- Uno Chicago Grill $ - 155 Bear Hill Road - 781-487-7177
(menu)
(review
)
- Victoria's Cafe Restaurant $$ [American & Peruvian] - 241 Crescent Street - 781-647-8880
(open for breakfast & lunch)
(review
, review
)
- Vineyard Cafe $$ [Eclectic] - Westin Hotel, 70 Third Avenue - 781-290-5689, (fax) 781-290-5626
- Waltham Sports Pub $$ - 619 Main Street - 781-893-9514
- Watch City Brewing Company $$ [Brew pub]
- 256 Moody Street - 781-647-4000
(review
)
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- Wendy's Restaurant $ [Fast food] - 806 Main Street
(Formerly at this location: Arbys, torn down in 2001)
(review
)
- Wings Express $ - 464 Moody Street - 781-894-9464
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Diners (reviews)
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Delis
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Pizza/Subs (reviews)
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Ice Cream
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Coffee and Tea Shops
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