Romaine's

4.4 (1082)

$30 and under

American

299 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Romaine's is an American bistro cuisine featuring wood-grilled and roasted entrees. Executive Chef-Owner Richard Romaine's commitment to fresh and local ingredients is showcased in a Southern influenced menu. A big city feel without the attitude and prices.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: Closed WE DO RESERVE SEVERAL TABLES FOR A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, SO IF YOUR TIME OF CHOICE IS NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE COME IN AND WE'LL SEAT YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ROMAINE'S NO LONGER ACCEPTS "DINE GIFT" CERTIFICATES,OR VISA, MASTER CARD, AMEX, AND ANY OTHER "REBATE" OR CREDIT CARD "GIFT CARDS".
Website
http://www.romainesrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Hurd
Private party facilities
Private dining room is available for parties of up to 50 guests

Location
299 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532
Neighborhood
Northborough
Cross street
Route 20
Parking details
Ample free parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pumpkin Bisque*$7.00
Curried Yogurt, Golden Raisins, Currants
Clam Chowder$8.00
Clams, Corn, Bacon, Sweet Potato
Maine Crab Cake$12.00
Jonah Crab, Corn-Bacon Maque Choux, Smoked Tomato Aioli
Barbecued Shrimp and Grits$9.00
Gulf Shrimp , Worcestershire, Butter, Black Pepper, Lemon, Crispy Grits
Charcuterie Board*$13.00
Sopressata, Prosciutto, Country Pate, Duck Pastrami, Rye Toast Points, Accompaniments
Calamari$8.00
Buttermilk Soaked, Fried Crispy, Cherry Peppers, Sweet Thai Chile Sauce

Salad

Bibb Salad*$8.00
Bibb Lettuce, Red Onion, Apple, Pepitas, Goat Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens*$8.00
Organic Field Greens, Great Hill Blue, Spiced Pecans, Roasted-Pear Vinaigrette
Beets and Duck*$10.00
Roasted Beets, Arugula, House-made Duck Pastrami, Pickled Vegetables, Rye Croutons, Honey-Mustard Dressing
Caesar Salad*$8.00
Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Fresh Parmesan

Entree

North Atlantic Haddock*$23.00
Pan Seared, Roasted Tomatoes, Olives, Roasted Red Pepper Cream, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Veal Bolognese$19.00
Veal, Pork, Pancetta, Tomato, Fusilli, Fresh Shaved Parmesan
Pork Shank$21.00
Pumpkin-Beer Braised, Root Vegetables, Apple Gremolata
Wood Grilled Tenderloin*$33.00
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Red Wine Demi
Shrimp Fettuccine
Gulf White Shrimp, Long Stem, Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes, Herb Butter
- Substitute Chicken$18.00
- Vegetable Fettuccine$14.00
Tips & Frites$20.00
Wood Grilled Steak Tips, House-cut Parmesan Fries, Arugula, Red Onion, Bleu Cheese
"Under the Brick" Chicken*$21.00
"Almost Boneless" Half Chicken, Arugula, Truffle Mashed, Garlic-Lemon Confit
Jambalaya Pasta$18.00
Shrimp, Chicken, House-made Andouille, Tomato, Cajun Spice and Orzo
Wood Grilled Salmon$21.00
Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, White Wine Butter
Coffee Lacquered Duck*$23.00
Roasted Duck Legs, Wild Rice, Broccolini, Jalapeno-Rum Jelly
Wood Grilled Ribeye*$30.00
16 OZ, Crispy Grits, Broccolini, Tasso Gravy

Bar Plates

Romaine's Burger$14.00
Wood Grilled, Prime Angus, Housemade Bacon, Onion Jam, 2yr Aged Cheddar, House-cut French Fries
Chicken Casesar Salad*$13.00
Chicken, Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Fresh Shaved Parmesan
- Wood Grilled Shrimp$14.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries$8.00
House-cut Fries, Parmesan Cheese, Truffle Oil, Roasted Garlic Aioli
Lamb Meatballs$11.00
Ragout of Assorted Mushrooms, Burrata Cheese
BLT$11.00
House-made Bacon, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato Jam, Pesto Aioli, Brioche, Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Milanese$16.00
Roasted Potatoes, Arugula Salad, Lemon
Soft Shell Tacos
Cabbage, Tomato, Chipotle Sauce
- Crispy Haddock$14.00
- Crispy Chicken$11.00
Seared Ahi Tuna*$14.00
Wasabi, Soy, Seaweed Salad and Ginger

Reviews

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4.4

(1082)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
0.6Value

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1,082 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Reviewed on March 26, 2017
1. Overall 3
We are BIG fans of Romaines .. the renovations are beautiful .. welcoming and very nice trendy .. waiting area is awesome!!!! FOOD.. another story .. very disappointed... starters .. calamari was full of batter .. why ruin a good a good thing ... it Used to be amazing Next salad .. where is the Caesar that we loved .. were we the only ones who loved this? Entrees.. oh boy! The shrimp now has a funky red sauce ..And the haddock was very dry and .. might be better as a fish and chip Overall .. Romaines is no longer a fine dining restaurant it is more of a bar and you should go there expecting a burger or lighter fare ..it's something the area might need but you should not be paying the price of the older Romaines and receiving a lesser menu We never minded spending a larger amount for dinner and a great bottle of wine when the food equaled what we paid .. but now I will still be a fan of Romaines but know that I should keep my food choices to the burger or fish tacos They changed the look and the menu but they forgot to change the name .. not Romaines anymore
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JeffK
Greater Boston6 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 25, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
you should be able to book a reservation for a booth and get a booth when you get there. Arturo's does this and that's why we go there now...
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Audrey
Greater Boston38 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Romaines for my husband's birthday. The food and service were excellent and met the expectations we have for dining here.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on February 18, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I would try this restaurant again because I got a bar plate hamburger which was not anything special but also not a full entree...my wife enjoyed her steak tip entree and desert creme brulee. I would try it one more time because overall I enjoyed my dinner experience.
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goodfriend
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good place to be
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DianeG
Greater Boston37 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinning experience west of 495! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food came out exactly as described and cooked to proper temperature. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Would definitely go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten here dozens of times. The food is always excellent, and the service is top-notch. Looking forward to returning in a couple weeks.
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Gram Gold
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a quiet, elegant Valentines dinner with fabulous service and tenderloin of beef cooked to perfection paired with a delicious red wine. Perfect celebration!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 12, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Not sure why this place is never busy. We barely ever have to make a reservation. Service can be a little slow, and they often run out of my favorite martini.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: Closed WE DO RESERVE SEVERAL TABLES FOR A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, SO IF YOUR TIME OF CHOICE IS NOT AVAILABLE PLEASE COME IN AND WE'LL SEAT YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ROMAINE'S NO LONGER ACCEPTS "DINE GIFT" CERTIFICATES,OR VISA, MASTER CARD, AMEX, AND ANY OTHER "REBATE" OR CREDIT CARD "GIFT CARDS".
Website
http://www.romainesrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Hurd
Private party facilities
Private dining room is available for parties of up to 50 guests

Location
299 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532
Neighborhood
Northborough
Cross street
Route 20
Parking details
Ample free parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Romaine's

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Soup & Starters

Pumpkin Bisque*$7.00

Clam Chowder$8.00

Maine Crab Cake$12.00

Barbecued Shrimp and Grits$9.00

Charcuterie Board*$13.00

Calamari$8.00

Salad

Bibb Salad*$8.00

Mixed Greens*$8.00

Beets and Duck*$10.00

Caesar Salad*$8.00

Entree

North Atlantic Haddock*$23.00

Veal Bolognese$19.00

Pork Shank$21.00

Wood Grilled Tenderloin*$33.00

Shrimp Fettuccine

Tips & Frites$20.00

"Under the Brick" Chicken*$21.00

Jambalaya Pasta$18.00

Wood Grilled Salmon$21.00

Coffee Lacquered Duck*$23.00

Wood Grilled Ribeye*$30.00

Bar Plates

Romaine's Burger$14.00

Chicken Casesar Salad*$13.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries$8.00

Lamb Meatballs$11.00

BLT$11.00

Chicken Milanese$16.00

Soft Shell Tacos

Seared Ahi Tuna*$14.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable