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Address:
882 Highland Ave
Needham, MA 02494

Neighborhood:
Needham

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Blue On Highland Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://blueonhighland.com
Email: inquiries@blueonhighland.com
Phone: (781) 444-7001
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 10:00pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 11:00pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Peter Tartsinis
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Entertainment: Jazz Brunch on Sundays

Getting there

Cross Street: Mark Lee
Public Transit: MBTA Needham Heights train stop
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Parking behind the restaurant at public lot or on street.

A word from Blue On Highland

Blue on Highland is an upscale suburban restaurant serving modern American cuisine in a contemporary, elegant setting, located in Needham, MA, just outside of Boston.Blue on Highland is perfect for power lunching or socializing after work over dinner and drinks, celebrating special occasions, or… simply enjoying fine wine and appetizers in their beautiful bar and lounge area.Continued

Blue On Highland

3.9

120 $30 and under restaurant

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120 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

120 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(63)
fit for foodies(43)
vibrant bar scene(30)

good for groups(28)
great for lunch(18)
special occasion(17)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (120)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Not happy that the restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Not happy that the restaurant staff can charge my credit card which is my name as was the reservation, but they can't credit my visit back to Open Table without my providing my credit card receipt?? I've Never had to do this for any other restaurant."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Blu is a good restauraunt.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Blu is a good restauraunt. Menu is diverse and interesting. Prices on the high side .my husband did not enjoy the mussels or parmesan fries. My steak salad was ok."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nice Sunday brunch music,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2007

Dined on 04/01/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice Sunday brunch music, but limited menu and very slow service."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great lunch as always- this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2005

Dined on 03/27/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great lunch as always- this is my go to place in the Newton/Needham area- especially for work lunches. Only sad i was too busy chatting and i wanted my left overs and waitress did not ask me and i didnt notice she took my plate! Oh well it was still great:)"

Dined on 03/27/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent dinner experience.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent dinner experience. Service was outstanding, the food was fantastic. The muscles were probably the best I've ever had. We were lucky to have a window table, and with the warm weather enjoyed the open-aired/no windows atmosphere to the street, just like the North End in Boston. Can't wait to return again soon."

Dined on 03/22/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Arrived at 6:00 on a Saturday

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Arrived at 6:00 on a Saturday night.My wife had the caesar salad which was good+ and the mussel appetizer which was very good.I had the duck which was pretty good,could have used an interesting sauce to make it better.The atmosphere is tastefully done and service was spot on.When we left the bar scene was hopping"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lots of energy here! Fun

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Lots of energy here! Fun place, yummy food!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Order the steak. Perfectly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Order the steak. Perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth, you won't regret it!"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Peter, the owner-chef, runs

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Peter, the owner-chef, runs a superb restaurant with carefully prepared and comfortably served cuisine. The menu additions in honor of St. Patrick's Day were a welcome and delicious surprise. We recommend Blue on Highland with deserved enthusiasm."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

There are many exccellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2012

2011

Dined on 03/13/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"There are many exccellent choices for both appetizers and dinner. Scallopss can be ordered in greater quantity for a dinner meal as well as the way they are presented: 2 on a plate for appetizer. Great salads and burger!"