Biltmore Bar & Grill

4.5

542 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour
Lively

PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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

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Sheila
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there today for holiday cocktail competition and it was so much fun. Great food and great drinks. I tried the ube coconut martini and it so good.
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Stephen
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days 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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martin
VIP
Greater Boston
77 reviews
2.0
77 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
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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Joe
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 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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audrey
VIP
Greater Boston
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 27, 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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LisaM
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 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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Gary
VIP
Greater Boston
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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Elizabeth
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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Andria
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 1, 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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Massachusetts
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 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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Biltmore Bar & Grill does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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1205 Chestnut St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464

Additional information

Cross street
Oak Street
Neighborhood
Newton
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
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

Biltmore Bar & Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Farro Salad

Side Salad

Tuna Nicoise

Menu

What 542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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