Emerald Rose

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Address:
785 Boston Road
Billerica, MA 01821

Neighborhood:
Billerica

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Emerald Rose Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.theemeraldrose.com
Phone: (978) 667-0500
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Irish
Executive Chef: James DeCota
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Our main Dining Room overlooking the outdoor patio is available to be rented for private functions.
Private Party Contact: Gary Oleson (978) 667-0500
Entertainment: Weekly live entertainment in our Pub on Saturday nights offering a broad mix of musical styles including acoustic classic rock and Irish folk music. Check our website at www.theemeraldrose.com for our current schedule. Never a cover charge.

Getting there

Cross Street: Grove Street
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Well lit and located directly behind the restaurant, just steps to the main entrance. Handicap parking available.

A word from Emerald Rose

Creative, delicious and affordable cuisine served in a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere by friendly, attentive servers. What dining out should be! You"ll find it at The Emerald Rose. Choose from our white tablecloth dining room, a seat by the fireplace in the more casual Irish Pub or one of our… two outdoor patios. Executive Chef James DeCota has created a menu with a great balance of traditional Irish favorites like Bangers and Mashed, exciting new dishes like Pan seared Atlantic Salmon with Lobster Risotto and Grilled Asparagus and
creative comfort food like Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Lobster.
Great Food, Great Value, Friendly Service and an extensive menu with something for everyone!
Come relax and enjoy!
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Diner Reviews

"We were pleasantly surprised by the food list, service and taste! I am looking forward to going back with friends."
Dined on 7/26/2014
"Food was great and the beer list long. We had a party of 12 or so and only one server. The service was HORRIBLY slow, but I think it was just due to our party size. Groups of 2 to 4 were in and out much faster than we were. I would absolutely go back, and I believe if we mentioned the service it would be much different next time. It seemed like the type of place that would care about these things."
Dined on 6/27/2014
"We have dined at the Emerald Rose many times over the years and have never had a bad experience. If we come with a big group of 10 or more or a small table for 2 the experience has always been very consistent. Don't be afraid to try it!!!"
Dined on 6/15/2014
"The food is alwsys goss and inexpensive. try the Lobster roll, or the broiled salmon."
Dined on 6/12/2014
"Dining at Emerald Rose is like visiting a good friend who pulls out all the stops to welcome you -- real cloth tablecloth, weighty flatware, homemade soda bread (a must have item with its accompanying sweet butter), plenty of space between tables...and everything is CLEAN! The food has a homestyle taste (for all the right reasons); you won't be getting a completely different set of spices in each component of your plate as everything is prepared to mesh with, and compliment, each other rather than try to blow your mind and tastebuds. Great for families or just a single or couple looking for a great meal. Attentive and friendly service, solid menu, nice surroundings, and no trip to the city! What more could you want? "
Dined on 5/18/2014
"Our lunch was taste, we ha da great time at emerald rose. We'll be back."
Dined on 5/15/2014
"I've been to Emerald Rose many times and was looking forward to a Mother's Day dinner with my family there. Unfortunately, the service was terrible and it wasn't because of Mother's Day. We waited 30 minutes, despite arriving on time for our reservation. Our server was very inattentive. It took a long time to get drinks. We asked for bread and she never brought it. Our drinks were empty for a long time and we finally had to flag her down just to get refills on water. When the check came, it belonged to another table. The food was good, but the service was poor. Maybe she was new? If so, she had no business waiting tables unsupervised. I have liked Emerald Rose in the past, but it will be a long, long time before I go back."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"My family goes to the Emerald Rose for special occasions and regularly for lunch. It doesn't matter what you order - it always is good. We know the wait staff at this point who are friendly and seem to enjoy their guests."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"My family took my mom to Emerald Rose for Mother's day which has become a tradition - her, and our favorite place. This is a wonderful pub, and lovely restaurant. Everything from the staff to the food is always topnotch. I often have lunch here, dates - you name it. It's just a great place!"
Dined on 5/11/2014
"After a couple of people enjoyed dinner at the Emerald Rose, I decided to take my family there for Mother's Day. The place is kid friendly and staff seemed to enjoy having little ones in. The food was really very good. My table started off with Irish Bread with the house butter sweetened with a hint of Maple. We had the Baked Haddock, Baked Lobster Pie, and two Pan seared Atlantic Salmon with Lobster Risotto. The latter dish was the star offering for sure. We were all very pleased with our dishes. They have an good number of taps. I ordered a "Black and Tan" (Guinness and Bass). I intend to try their late night menu with a few drinks soon. I would highly recommend the Emerald Rose."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"Great food and service. Will return and recommend."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"I have been going to the Emerald Rose for years and have never been disappointed. The food and service is always consistently good. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/10/2014
"Wonderful drinks and best fish and chips I've ever had!"
Dined on 5/9/2014
"Great beer menu. Varied menu selection of salad, appetizer, and food at very reasonable prices. "
Dined on 4/26/2014
"The Emerald Rose is an excellent place to go with one or more friends. The food is delicious. The desserts are outstanding and made at the restaurant. If you want to extend your evening, they will find you a seat in the bar. The bar has a live band on Saturday night. "
Dined on 4/26/2014
"We enjoyed our Easter Sunday meal at the Emerald Rose. We arrived for our reservation and were seated immediately. Our server was friendly and very attentive. One member of our party had a lamb entree and another had salmon; both were delicious. However, one of our party ordered ham, which he said lacked flavor. Although we sat in the bar, the tables were covered in white tablecloths, so the room looked very attractive. Overall, our dining experience was very pleasant. "
Dined on 4/20/2014
"First time here. great service and the food was really fresh and well presented. I will definitely go back again. Hidden gem!"
Dined on 4/20/2014
"Our party of four made our dinner reservation for 7 pm. While waiting in the lobby to be seated, we watched several large, noisy groups enter the dining room. When we were finally seated at 7:35, the noise level in the dining room was quite high. The manager graciously brought a generous assortment of free appetizers and apologized for our wait. Our waitress was also attentive, and the food was very good. This restaurant is not the place for a quiet, intimate dinner, however. The dining room was so loud, that we seriously considered moving to the bar area, which was much quieter!"
Dined on 3/29/2014
"While my haddock was delicious as usual, the service was lacking. My salad was late to come out and before I was done, my meal arrived. I HATE when that happens. I had to ask for bread and was informed that was the new policy. Ok, but let me know that. I have been here several times and did not have to ask before. My other issue is with the wine glasses. Please get real red wine glasses. The glasses currently being used are way tooo small."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"Swordfish special was excellent, Turkey Tips and Hamburger met guests expectations, Overall party of 5 all enjoyed their meals. (no crayons for kids, otherwise kid friendly environment)"
Dined on 3/22/2014
"My family and I went to the Emerald Rose in Billerica on 03-16-14 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. We've dined at the Emerald Rose before so we know the quality of the food and drink. Being an Irish restaurant, it was perfect for St. Patrick's day festivities, even a day early. Our party of 5 enjoyed the Bacon Cheddar soup, which was thick, creamy and delicious! Corned Beef sandwiches, the traditional boiled Corned Beef dinner and a chicken dish were and enjoyed! Desserts ordered were, Irish Bread Pudding, which was amazing and a Brownie Sundae. We could hear the band in the bar section but it wasn't overpowering. Giving all the patrons green beads was a nice touch as well! A great time was had by all!"
Dined on 3/16/2014
"we had a great time, food and service was great.. I would recommend to friends and family... We tried this restaurant years ago and it was just O.K. but they have it together now.."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Great menu tasty options With reservation still had to wait 15 min Waitress could have been more attentive but overall great dinner It was busy which is probably why waitress had trouble being attentive"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"My husband and I tried this place for the first time on a Saturday night. We wish we would have had a better experience. The food was quite good. The service was not. We were put in a tiny booth right behind the hostess stand. The table was annoying because there was constant foot traffic with tables being seated and our conversation was always distracted. Our waitress could hardly be bothered by us at the beginning of the meal. It took from the time we ordered 15 minutes to get our drinks and 40 minutes to get our appetizer. Tables that sat down after us were getting much more quick and attentive service. If we go back here we would get a seat at the bar and dine there. The bartenders seemed friendly and attentive."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"I was very happy with our server and the food was great and very reasonably priced."
Dined on 3/4/2014
"The friend who treated me to dinner was very impressed with her entrée--the prime rib. And she knows food! We had to take our dessert to go but enjoyed it tremendously later that evening--the Irish cream cheesecake. So good job. Thanks very much."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"This Is a great place no matter what the occasion! We were here with two other couples for Valentine's day and it was a great experience. The food was excellent and the service was great! Would definitely recommend."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Made a reservation, was seated on time, service was outstanding, food was very good, hot and served timely even though it was very busy. Manager came and checked on how the meal and service was and the waitress gave my wife a rose at the end of the meal. Overall a great dining night."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Menu has quite a variety of dishes to choose from. We are always very warmly greeted by the host or hostess upon arrival. Good location and comfortable surroundings make it my go to place."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"The menu had a great selection and the food portions were a good size. This place isn't a for romantic quiet night because the restaurant is open and it doesn't offer private seating. Great place to take family members."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Went here on a Sunday for lunch and I can't believe how bad the service was. It took 15mins just to get drinks never mind the endless wait for food, which was nothing special. I will not be returning"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"The food here was fantastic - rich but not overly so. My guest and I both very much enjoyed it. It was nice ambiance and great for conversation. The only unfortunate part was that our server hadn't been informed that we were her table, so if i hadn't said something, we never would have gotten service. Even after our server came to the table, it did take a long time between visits. I wasn't sure if they were low on staff that night or just took a little longer. I would definitely recommend, but be prepared for a leisurely dinner."
Dined on 1/13/2014
"Comfortable atmosphere, tasty food, friendly staff, and great drink/beer menu. Just what my husband and I were looking for with our 3 year old daughter. Menu choices were more on the comfort food side without being heavy or greasy, and they had a decent beer list. Despite having a crowded bar with live music on one side the dining room was pleasantly quiet and cosy. The bar side looked fun though, maybe another time when it's not a family night :) will definitely be returning."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Notable Beer list; we had excellent meals - emerald rose salad with lobster and the lamb chop special; we added this restaurant as one we will visit again. We like the the the music and bar on Saturdays, this was the first visit for dinner."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"A group of friends and i were here for new years and had an amazing time. First of all was the service provided by our waitress who was very friendly and knowledgeable and even had the table laughing. The food was perfect and the drink selection was impressive and very fairly priced. I would definitely come back and recommend this place to friends and family."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Spent new year's eve at this restaurant and it was very good. The wait was minimal, the food and drinks were very good and our waitress was spot on. This restaurant is close to our home, another plus. It consistently provides quality food and service."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"It appeared that the restaurant needed another wait person because our waitress was very preoccupied and left us feeling either rushed giving our order or forgotten after a request. She took our appetizer order without the entree and then rushed off after the dessert order leaving one person in our party in the process of ordering a dessert for her son. The wait person was cordial, but service was definitely not up to par especially since a 20% service charge was added to our bill."
Dined on 12/30/2013
"We have been here 4 times....food is good, never great....they could easily improve on little things that old make them better. Service needs to improve, all 4 times service at best has been ok. Lack of check backs in a timely manner is my pet peeve, as well as asking if you need change."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"I've been to the Emerald Rose many times with family and friends. They have a nice varied menu, their prices are terrific. A great meal at an affordable price. The best thing is their bread basket with the cinnamon butter, very yummy! The chicken pot pie is one of my favorites, it's delicious, has a tasty filling and a homemade crust. Perfect for the winter! In the summer, their lobster roll is one of the best around. It really is a neighborhood gem. I've always had meals on the restaurant side, it's quite cozy. The bar side is always hopping and a little more noisy, so the Emerald Rose can accommodate any type of dining experience you are looking for."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"Went there for our office Christmas lunch. Place was very busy but still the service was great. Food was excellent as well. I would recommend this place and look forward to returning."
Dined on 12/18/2013

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