Wm. Farmer and Sons

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   Michael

   Greater Boston

   12 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Nice menu. Great service. Nice ambiance. I can’t justify the $25 aneíjo tequila Manhattan I ordered but somehow they can get NYC prices entertaining their clientele.
   

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   Melissa

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The food and drinks were delicious! Great ambience and friendly staff.
   

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   Tamara

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 2024

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

   Always a wonderful meal! Warm and festive vibe. Locally sourced & delicious food. Amazing service!
   

   Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Tamara, It’s good to know you had another wonderful meal with us! With the fireplace crackling, we’re all about staying cozy and celebrating the season. Thank you for letting us know the food was delicious and the service amazing – come back soon!
   

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   Lisa

   New York City

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 30 November 2024

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

   Most beautifully lit room I have ever seen….candlelight….fireplace Food was good. Lovely menu. Great for oysters and cured meat. Sorbet very disappointing.
   

   Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on 3 December 2024

   Hi Lisa, We’re thrilled at your review of the dining room! Thank you so much. We’re glad you found items on the menu you enjoyed, like the oysters – they're very popular here. We appreciate your note on the sorbet. Stop by again if you’re in the area!
   

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   Joanna

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

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

   Lovely evening at Wm Farmer & Son. Food was delicious. Red wine (Montalcino) rich and full bodied. Steak superb and salad yummy (but a tad too much green goddess dressing). Bread toasted and yummy. Thank you to our kind and attentive waiter. we will be back!
   

   Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on 26 November 2024

   Dear Joanna, We’re pleased you had a lovely evening. It makes sense when you mention pairing the Montalcino with your steak and salad! It’s good to know everything was yummy and we appreciate your note on the salad. Thank you for pointing out the quality of the service, too. We look forward to next time!
   

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   brian

   Portland

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   Good was pretty average. Ambiance is nice. Personally I expected more.
   

   Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on 26 November 2024

   Hi Brian, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your experience. We’re happy you stopped by. If there’s anything else we could have done to meet your expectations, we welcome the knowledge!
   

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   Mark

   Upstate NY

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   Wonderful experience. The food was delicious and our server Lee was delightful. Friendly and truly guided our experience with his knowledge and suggestions. A pro’s pro. This place is at the top of everyone’s list for a reason.
   

   Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on 25 November 2024

   Hi Mark, We’re glad you had a wonderful experience! Thank you for letting us know Lee was a delight in sharing knowledge of the menu. Our staff play a crucial part in making sure your meal goes well, and we’re happy to pass on the compliments to Lee. We feel lucky to be at the top of your list, and we hope to see you again soon.
   

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   Isa

   Upstate NY

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   Great people and service overall. This was not the first time for misunderstandings. When I mention no dairy in anything, I assumed that would be understood. No dairy in a sauce, no cheese, etc. I received a cheese topping extravaganza on a soup. They brought it back to scrap the cheese off and left me a melted residue cheese cup of soup which made me with sick. Another time I ordered a burger and mentioned no dairy. They cooked the burger side by side on the same grill as their fish and the burger tasted and smelled like fish and they acknowledge that it was cooked by the fish and that was their mistake, and they reduced the bill. Third was when I asked for a well done burger with no dairy, and they told me the buns have butter in them and the burger was near raw. I assume the chef was not at their best each time I have been there. I hope they realize cross contamination and health issues are real and they tighten up ship.
   

   Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on 26 November 2024

   Hi Isa, We appreciate you bringing up the important conversation around dietary restrictions. It sounds like clarity is needed around what we can do to meet those needs. Our staff are trained to inquire about allergies and dietary restrictions, and we welcome conversation on how we can ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience. If there is any uncertainty about a dish adhering to dietary needs, we can only advise not consuming something that could lead to sickness or adverse reactions. We regret that you have experienced lapses in communication while dining with us. It is gracious of you to give us 4 stars, and we thank you for letting us know what part of our operation needs a little more attention.
   

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   clark

   New York City

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   As usual, an excellent evening at Farmer. We dig the amazing cocktails. The whole crew there is so friendly and welcoming. Also, I'm hooked on the ham board. Get the higher end option, you won't regret it. It's comfort food for hard times. Ham on lovely biscuits with chutney and pickles. And butter. That will cure what ails ya. Love love love these guys.
   

   Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on 25 November 2024

   Hi clark, Thank you for letting us know of our consistency! We’re always happy to welcome a familiar face. Being able to rely on a restaurant for quality food, service, and drinks is something special. Even though our menu changes to incorporate new dishes, the ham board’s popularity means it’s a menu staple! We’re glad you enjoy it so much and we look forward to seeing you next time.
   

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    Paul

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

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

    Oh, baby, what an experience! My date and I, we were absolutely smashing, yeah! We kicked things off with some bread slathered in beef tallow—oh, it was new, exciting, and downright delicious, baby! Then, we shared the green goddess salad and the 5 onion soup—both of 'em were pure magic, I tell ya! So good, I couldn't help myself, I drank that soup like it was liquid gold. For the main event, we had the lasagna and the trout fish and chips—timeless, baby! So classic, I thought I’d just float away on a cloud of flavor. Lee, our groovy server, was a total legend and made the whole experience a real treat. We'll be back soon, baby—no doubt about it! Yeah!
    

    Wm. Farmer and SonsResponded on 25 November 2024

    Dear Paul, We love the enthusiasm of this feedback! Thank you for breaking down your experience for us. The details really convey how each dish was relished. We’d love to inspire this level of enjoyment in each guest – it reminds us of why we started Wm Farmer & Sons in the first place. It’s exciting that you found something to like in each dish and tried so many different offerings. We also appreciate you sharing that service made a real impact on your experience; we’ll make sure Lee knows they’re legendary! We look forward to seeing you again soon, whether it’s another date night or a casual meal.
    

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