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Herb Lyceum, Groton, MA

Herb Lyceum

4.9
4.9
33 Reviews
$50 and over
American
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
We’re excited to introduce Herb Lyceum Bistro, where you, your families and friends can visit the farm for our inventive tasting dishes & inviting atmosphere, but with the more traditional restaurant experience of choosing your own adventure.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Phone number
    (978) 449-4090
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseQuiet

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Overall

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Food

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Service

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Ambience

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Value

  • Central and Western MA

    Innovative

  • Central and Western MA

    Good for groups

  • Central and Western MA

    Romantic

  • Central and Western MA

    Great for scenic views

  • Central and Western MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Massachusetts

    Best Overall

  • Central Massachusetts

    Best Food

  • Central Massachusetts

    Best Service

  • Central Massachusetts

    Best Ambience

  • Central Massachusetts

    Best Value

  • Central Massachusetts

    Good for groups

  • Central Massachusetts

    Healthy

  • Central Massachusetts

    Romantic

  • Central Massachusetts

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herb Lyceum offers a "truly remarkable dining experience" with a communal dining setting that feels like a "private dinner party." The "creative and delicious" seasonal dishes are paired with a beautiful garden ambiance. Guests rave about the chefs' personal touch and the opportunity to meet new people.

33 Reviews
  1. Dave

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have lived in the area all of our lives and we finally made it to dinner here. All I can say is what an amazing meal and total experience. A truly remarkable dining experience you won’t be sorry.

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  2. Gail

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner with our group of 7ppl. Food and service was top notch. Was so saddened by the fire that happened a couple of days after our visit😥

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  3. Andrea

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal at Herb Lyceum. It's a great atmosphere-the grounds are beautiful and the building is rustic and filled with interesting items. The food was great, the chef came and explained each course and the waitstaff was helpful and interesting.

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  4. Glenn

    Massachusetts

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely and unique farm to table experience. Excellent food in a lovely setting with friendly and attentive staff

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  5. April

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing, the grounds were beautiful, so nice to walk around before dinner and see the open grill where food was cooking. Wait staff was friendly and efficient and the chefs gave descriptions of each course. The swordfish main, the pork app and corn ice cream were imo the stars of the show but the whole thing was really perfect. Not a single complaint.

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  6. KimH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonder place to go to celebrate a special occasion. The food was amazing, I loved that the chef comes out between each course to tell us about the next course.

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  7. Michael

    Jackson Hole

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre-fix meal set in a communal setting. Courses were described by both working chefs/ owners. Staff was knowledgeable and performed excellent silent service while being affable when asked "curiosity" questions. We were there to celebrate my wife's birthday. Cost included gratuity, one wine pairing and service fees. Expensive, but ultimately a very fine value. We will do this again and encourage others to visit the venue.

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  8. EricaT

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful farm to flame dinner with wine pairing. We enjoyed every bite and will definitely return. The servers were friendly and the chef came out to describe each course. Beautiful evening

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an absolutely fabulous dining experience. The food combinations were surprising and delicious! Who would have thought that roasted corn ice cream would be to die for? First went to the Herb Lyceum about 20 or more years ago when the original chef - Gilson son, Will Gilson, was just a teenager with a gift for preparing phenomenal meals for his guests. The charm then, and now, although Will has moved on to be the owner of several restaurants now, was the chefs joining you for each course, explaining the pairings, etc. A truly delightful evening!!! And the cost is incredibly low considering the incredible quality of he meal! Even my Big Apple guest who has access to some of the finest restaurants in the world in NYC was blown away! Simply love this place!!! Can't recommend it highly enough!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time with interesting people in a communal setting. Excellent food

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FAQs

Herb Lyceum is rated 4.9 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Herb Lyceum

368 Main St, Groton, MA 01450-1234

Additional information

  • Area
    Groton
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine
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