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Biltmore Bar & Grill, Newton Upper Falls, MA

Biltmore Bar & Grill

4.5
4.5
542 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
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The Biltmore Bar & Grille is a modern American restaurant in Newton, MA with a longstanding history. No corporate restaurant chain or Hollywood set designer could ever recreate The Biltmore Vibe.
In 1914, the Biltmore opened and served up breakfast and brew at 7AM for the overnight crews from nearby factories. It came with a 4 lane basement bowling alley that was a local hangout for decades.
There was talk of a speakeasy during prohibition. The Biltmore was across the street from a regional rail stop and often hosted private events for dignitaries, politicians and celebrities.
Much of original brick front and interior has remained the same over the many reincarnations of this legendary bar. The original old growth wood flooring has stood up to many timeless celebrations as well. Celebrating this neighborhood legend while serving up fresh new takes on classic dishes and drinks is what The Biltmore is all about.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 527-2550
  • Website
    http://www.thebiltmoregrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    James Dry
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Kellie Lander: (781) 433-9001
  • Location
    1205 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
  • Area
    Newton
  • Cross Street
    Oak Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Biltmore Bar & Grill offers a "great local IPA selection" and "excellent value" dishes like Corned Beef Sliders. The casual, boho vibe is perfect for trivia nights. While service is friendly, there can be delays during busy times. Enjoy a diverse menu with standout items like steak tips and Honey Salmon.

542 Reviews

  1. Stephen

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The food is good & the casual atmosphere is very comfortable. The deviled eggs & baked haddock are very good as well.

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  2. martin

    Greater Boston

    77 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I have few, if any, nice things to say about my recent dining experience at the Biltmore Grille. The food, level of service and overall experience were poor. In fact, the only thing positive was the warm welcome we received by the host (presumably a Manager) and the quiet corner where we were seated, because the dining room was quite lively and loud, despite it being only one-half full. Our server was short (impatient) to the point of making us feel like we had said/done something to offend her (we hadn’t and didn’t). Neither of us knew the menu, and we literally had less than two minutes to look at the drink menu when the server asked, not only about drinks, but also what we wanted to eat. Since we had been talking, neither of us had looked at the menu, so my guest quickly looked and ordered a French Dip. Having had an extra 30 seconds to look, I told her that I was debating between the Hot Chicken Sandwich and the French Dip, to which the Server retorted “Well, the French Dip is what we’re known for.” This is what the menu says: French Dip Panini 18 braised beef, swiss, caramelized onions, au jus, french bread. Unfortunately, I did not have my iPhone with me during our meal, so I don’t have any photos. However, we did have two pieces of French bread, each piece being less than 3.5 inches. There was no “au jus”; a spicy sauce in a plastic cup was served in its place. There were scant caramelized onions, the cheese was baked into the bread, but could not have been much. And then there was the meat: burnt shavings from a roast or prime rib. It was neither moist nor plentiful. There was definitely more bread than meat, and each half could not have had more than 2oz of meat. “Au Jus” means “with juice”, or broth for the sandwich. I don’t know if the kitchen ran out of meat and au jus, or what. The only other time we saw the server was when she brought us the check. My guest even had to ask for a refill on his water! I will not be returning.

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  3. Joe

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was awful- waiter was really bad worst dining experience in years. Never going back

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  4. audrey

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun Friendsgiving lunch. Good good and the service was great too.

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  5. LisaM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Olivia and Erin the Trivia Master is the best around

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  6. Gary

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice neighborhood spot. Great wings and burgers. Great beer list. Music was loud and obnoxious even though it comes from my era and I love music.

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  7. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Sunday brunch here with a group and the friendly and great service and yummy food made it a perfect place to gather!

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  8. Andria

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Too loud though. Food was awesome.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Massachusetts

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great gastropub highend comfort food in a cheery relaxing atmosphere

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  10. Caitlin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place the fall menu is outstanding. Best food around.

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FAQs

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Biltmore Bar & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 542 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

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Google Map for Biltmore Bar & Grill

1205 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Oak Street
  • Area
    Newton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Dry
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thebiltmoregrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 527-2550
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Kellie Lander: (781) 433-9001
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