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80 Thoreau, Concord, MA

80 Thoreau

4.6
4.6
4456 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
80 Thoreau is a progressive fine dining restaurant set in the beautiful New England town of Concord, sourcing from local farms and offering genuine hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (978) 318-0008
  • Website
    http://www.80thoreau.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Scott W. Ryan
  • Location
    80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742
  • Neighborhood
    Concord
  • Cross street
    Thoreau and Sudbury
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking. Street parking available as well.
  • Public transit
    Take the Commuter Rail to Concord on the Fitchburg Line. 80 Thoreau is located on the 2nd Floor of the Concord Depot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 4,456 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro West

    Innovative

  • Boston Metro West

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston Metro West

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
80 Thoreau offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food, impeccable service," and a cozy ambiance. Known for its creative seasonal menus, standout dishes include the corn and tomato tasting menu and expertly cooked meats. Guests appreciate the "professional but warm service" and the vibrant, historic setting. Perfect for special occasions.

4,456 Reviews

  1. Laura

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly, food was very good,not too noisy allowing conversation to be heard which is welcome compared to many restaurants

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  2. Christine H.

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, delicious cocktails, but beef dishes and risotto dishes tend to be too salty for our taste.

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  3. Maggie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible dinner here! Loved every moment and every bite.

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  4. Christopher

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    80 Thoreau has become a staple of our restaurant lineup. We love it here. The food is always interesting and delicious. The drinks are always very good and the staff is incredible. It says so much about a restaurant when you go there for years and see the same faces on the staff. This New Years celebration was no different than what we have come to expect from this gem. Thank you for making our 2025 New Years celebration special!

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  5. Fran

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our evening at 80 Thoreau. The menu is inventive and our entrées were delicious. highly recommend this gem of a restaurant 

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  6. Margaret

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at 80 Thoreau is outstanding - attentive, knowledgeable waitstaff. The food is very good - loved the carrot salad, and the chocolate/mint dessert. I liked the scallops - was expecting something different, but enjoyed the unusual presentation and tastes.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    2.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I hate to write this review about the best restaurant in the Concord area but the current menu is a loser. I recognize that it is winter and fresh produce are likely limited to root vegetables but many of these menu options are not very palatable - the charred cabbage needs something to spice it up (or better yet ditch it from the menu; the hake was cooked perfectly but its sauce was distracting and not a good flavor. the scallops remain a winner (no wonder it is one of the few things that remains from prior menus. bring back the steak frites and some of the other winners.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambiance in the old town of Concord. Food was impeccable along with an attentive staff. Exquisite!

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  9. Mark

    Washington DC

    212 reviews

    5.0

    212 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious experience! Nice ‘go-to’ spot in Conord. The duck entree was fabulous.

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  10. Daphne

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small plates is a great idea for dinner when you don't want to overeat.

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80 Thoreau is rated 4.6 stars by 4456 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for 80 Thoreau

80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thoreau and Sudbury
  • Neighborhood
    Concord
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking. Street parking available as well.
  • Public transit
    Take the Commuter Rail to Concord on the Fitchburg Line. 80 Thoreau is located on the 2nd Floor of the Concord Depot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott W. Ryan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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