After a mixed 1st outing to the restaurant, I came back. Happy to report that it was a much better experience. I had the same server, and he was professional, thoughtful and very kind. We were seated quickly, rather than the random 10 min wait we incurred last time when nearly the entire restaurant was empty. And, when they accidentally... More

We were a party of four so we tasted multiple dishes. The food was good but nothing exceptional. Nice selection of local products but they go a little overboard trying to make the preparation somewhat exotic. Scallops were good but the sauce and vegetables just OK. Pasta with pesto was very bland. Service was good and ambiance nice but a... More

Great food, great service, and nice menu selection. The watermelon steak is the unique appetizer choice that was interesting to try once, but candidly several other more "normal" appetizers that my table shared were better.

First-time diner here. Went with my teen-age son. The nearly schizophrenic reviews on this place made me curious as to what we would find. True to the other reviews, there was both good and bad here. There's just a shocking inconsistency to the place. The good: Home-made bread is excellent We tried the home-made charcuterie and ordered prosciutto and salami... More

I enjoy 51 lincoln, but am hoping they add a few more "signature" dishes to the menu. Everything we had was fine, but at upscale prices, I'd hope for better than 'fine'. Service was good, and I continue to like the atmosphere.

Our friends in Newton suggested we all have dinner at one if their favorite restaurants,claiming it was as good as the best in Boston. WhAt a disappointed! The food was sub sub par and the noise level made it impossible to carry on a conversation. A total rip off!

51 Lincoln came highly recommended and the reviews seemed to be mostly positive as well. Unfortunately, after having dinner there, we were left feeling disappointed and ripped off and the only reviews we agreed with were the negative ones. The service was fine but the food - other than some interesting appetizers - was bland and pedestrian at best. Salt... More

This place is more than the neighborhood restaurant it gives the appearance of being. It's the full package -- nice ambiance (I understand the chef is also an artist and his works are what hang on the walls -- very cool), great service and creative food. On one of our earlier trips here, we ordered the wine flight, and the... More

It was late, I was dining alone. On Tuesday nights, I enjoyed the oysters special at the bar. I enjoyed the raw fresh oysters thoroughly, especially with the Peeper Ale which was recommended to me by another patron. I followed it up with a small portion of the hand made rigatoni bolognese and finished the meal off with a couple... More