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The Wild Horse Cafe
The Wild Horse Cafe

The Wild Horse Cafe Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.wildhorsecafe.com
  • Phone: (978) 922-6868
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: 11:30am-5pm
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm- 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

    Closed Mondays
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Comfort Food, American
  • Executive Chef: Sam Hunt
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Bennett Street
  • Public Transit: MBTA train stations within 2 miles at Beverly Depot and Montserrat.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Private lot parking directly across from the restaurant. On Street parking in front of restaurant on Cabot Street and Bennett Street.
A word from The Wild Horse Cafe
Wild Horse cafe is an American Bistro serving new american cuisine focusing on local ingredients.
Boasting 24 hand crafted draft beers, an extensive martini and cocktail list. Easily accessible from Rte 128 and close to the North Shore Music Theatre. We also offer late night food 7 nights a… week. Come in and let us feed you! Celebrating our 14th year.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerComfort Food
Diner Reviews
  • "The food was very good, but the service was as slow as could be. Well over two hours from start to finish. The server was just too flighty, didn't know the menue well and didn't offer to go back to the kitchen to get an answer. She was pleasant, but clueless! Examples, didn't know all the salad dressings, didn't know if the salmon could be prepared another way, forgot to ask which sides we wanted, took her for ever between each course to comeback to the table. House and Ceasar salad were very good. Lamb Lollies and Shrimp Taco appetizer were great. Salmon entree very good as well as the braised ribs. Rubarb Crisp was way too watery with almost no crisp.Would go back in hopes of getting a different server.It did seem like others were better."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "Both my husband and I had steak and both were done to perfection. The meat was tender and tasty. This is our second time eating there and have been not been disappointed either time. Highly recommend it."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "We had a great evening. I love to cook so when we go out, it is important that the food be really good. It is also important that the servers be good at what they do. In this case, they were trying but it was seemed like they were not well-trained. And we waited a long time for our main courses. the table next to us waited a long time for their check."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Wild Horse is one of our favorite restaurants due to the great food. Incredibly tasty - even the asparagus had a wonderful smokey flavor to complement the steak. Great service too."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Friendly, courteous service. The creme brûlée was excellent. The main meal food was good but not great. The over stuffed chairs may work well in the living room but they are low, soft and uncomfortable to sit in during dinner. We had to change our wine order three times because wines listed on the menu were no longer available or not in stock."
    Dined on 7/8/2014
  • "Nice variety of breakfast and lunch appetizers and entrees. The savory skillet has outstanding flavor. The sweet skillet (apple) sounds like it is also a winner. Bloody Mary has a great combination of horse radish and spices with a big celery stick. Cuban sandwich, duck wings appetizer with Korean sauce & burger dishes are all extraordinary, very tasty and very memorable. So are the fries and home fries - nice flavor, nice salt and nice crunch. Every item - even the fries - is worthy of a trip to the Wild Horse. Very friendly and knowledgable waitress and chef. Very comfortable setting with big plush seats. Easy parking across the street. Go try it; you'll love it and won't be disappointed. We'll be back to try more."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "We came upon the Wild Horse by accident and were very happy we did. A decent beer list, imaginative cocktail list, and good food. There weren't a lot of food choices, but the sock-eyed salmon and dips we had were both very good. We would go there again if we were in the area."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "food was superb and came out very quickly. loved the wedge salad and have been dreaming of it since I took the last bite..."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "great brunch on Father's Day. All around everything was perfect!!"
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "always a reliable pick when in the Beverly area. wonderful service, interesting selections with a choice of standbys."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "The food and service here are impeccable. My wife and I dine here before shows at the North Shore Music Theatre... It's close by and makes the evening a real occasion."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "What a gem of a place. Warm and inviting with a menu and chef that deliver with an atmosphere that is delightful."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "We had a Gift Certificate.1 The ambiance was perfect, our waitress Ashley was very friendly and super accommodating. The owner was super friendly as well as helpful in helping me find the perfect wine. Our meal consisted of; duck winglets they were actually drumsticks very tasty however over cooked. We both had the steaktips which were over cooked and not very tasty. The wedge salad was delicious, the Brussels sprouts with goat cheese, I had these as my side these were unbelievably delicious. My husband had broccoli and masculine salad that he said were ok. Dessert; apple crisp I'm not sure this was homemade I feel like apples were from a can. Overall I would try another and hope food was a lil better maybe they just had an off night. "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "We are always trying out restaurants and we came across this restaurant using Groupon and looked at the menu and liked what we saw and gave a shot. Well, the food was excellent. Fried oysters appetizers was lightly battered and melted into your mouth with each bite. We both ordered rack of lamb and they were delicious. My wife enjoyed the watermelon martini (their special drink) and their service was attentive, but not intrusive and very friendly. With the Groupon coupon, it was a very good experience. Otherwise, it would have been a bit pricey. "
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "It was our first time here and let's just say they didnt give us a reason to hurry back. The food was mediocre and pricey for the quality of the meal. The twice baked potato was like mashed potato in the skin. The grilled broccoli was hard and tasteless. The tuna was a little dry with little sauce with it. "
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "Slow service initially because not enough staff on hand because we were told no one wanted to work on the Sunday of a holiday weeekend. Once we received service everything was timely. The initial wait was long however and she apologized. The flat bread special app. was good although I would have wanted it with meat but my wife did not. The Morocan seasoning on the pork chops was delicious. The wild salmon was cooked med rare as siggrsted and the spices on top added a lot of flavor. Great meal and the dessert was apple cinnamon crisp for two. It was huge and we enjoyed it except it had a bit too much of the sauce and not enough ice cream. "
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "The food at the wildhorse cafe was delicious. Starting with their homemade bread which was thick and nutty served with a fabulous butter and honey. Our appetizer plate had an amazing truffle oil cheese with a grilled portabella and some great crostinis. The entrees were obviously the highlight of the meal, we both got grilled meat with sides which seems like their specialty. My rack of lamb was done perfectly and was unbelievably tender. My girlfriend's tuna was also amazing. They give you 2 fairly large sides which were also very good and somewhat unexpected from an expensive eatery, sometimes expensive places seem to skimp out on serving size. "
    Dined on 5/18/2014
  • "Excellent service, but the good part of the experience ended there. Very few choices and some food was still frozen in the center. Could use better food preparation."
    Dined on 5/18/2014
  • "Food was good. cooked to order. Portions only okay. Steak tips only came w/ four. For the prices, would have liked a salad with the meal and not have to pay extra. Not very crowded for a nice beautiful Saturday night. Not in the greatest area, so maybe this is why. Service a little slow. Waitress had many tables, it looked like. took a while to take our order."
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "Service was great! It was a busy night and the chef atll agreed to make a menu exception. Friendly vibe for the atmosphere. We all had a great time."
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "Went on a Satirday eve, food and service were terrific. Really enjoyed the evening. I think the restaurant changed hands recently and we weren't sure what to expect, but we were extremely pleased to find that the food is even better than before. "
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "Th service was very timely, the lamb lollis appetizer was fantastic. The steak tips could've been grilled as opposed to pan seared as they were a little chewy but still delicious, and dessert was fantastic. The atmosphere was warm and felt like almost an entirely different restaurant from the bar side."
    Dined on 4/8/2014
  • "Went with a group of couples, they were ready before our reserved time which worked out well. Everyone loved there food. We had a great time."
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "Celebrated my wife's 50th birthday party with family and friends. We had 11 people and the Wild Horse was very accommodating. Service was excellent and the food was fantastic. I got the Ahi Tuna cooked rare and it was just delicious. They even allowed us to order a few things off the bar menu which were not on the dinner menu."
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "The food was just okay. Fried oyster apps was tasty, although the oysters were tiny. Brussels with my rack of lamb entree were undercooked. Wild rice was a little mushy like it had been cooked in huge portions and left sitting. The t-bone and rack of lamb were fine, but the price was for both entrees was for quantity not quality. Waiter forgot my wine- needed to ask again and that was well after we had finished eating the appetizer. Little attention from the waiter until after we received our entrees."
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "My wife and I were surprised by the nice atmosphere and food.We want to return and sit at the bar and try the wine list."
    Dined on 3/23/2014
  • "They butterfly'd the filet and doused it in bbq sauce... its a sin to do that to such a good piece of steak. At the table they sat us in, one of the chairs was like a lounger that belonged in a living room. Definitely inappropriate for dinner - could barely reach the table to eat. When we asked to move, the hostess looked very taken aback and said 'all of our tables have chairs like that' - and didn't move us. Would not recommend this place for anything but a good martini. Those they did right."
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "This has been my second time dining at this fine establishment, and the food was once again phenomenal! Great service and ambience!"
    Dined on 3/20/2014
  • "First time visitors with a Groupon. The person who greeted us was bored and did not really care that we were there. We were given freedom with the menu and everything we ordered was sumptuous. Server was friendly and efficient. They did not have the wine we ordered, but a substitute was offered. The decor is tired and needs a lift. The light over my head did not have a cover and the windows need dressing badly, as the view is sad. Loved the Frank Sinatra era music. The cushy chair I was given had me way too low for the table....next time I will ask for a real chair. Not 100% sure I will go back."
    Dined on 3/20/2014
  • "we came back after eating here a few years ago, the renovations are nice but the lighting is too bright. the warm dip and short rib taco special were very good."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "It is a small restaurant with an open kitchen with separate bar area. As a family we went there to celebrate a nice occasion and unfortunately I was disappointed. The Wild Horse used to be a wonderful place to go to get a great meal, but with the new ownership the food quality has gone down. I got the pork, pork, pork and it was dry , dry , dry. Another in my party got the tuna and it tasted like it had liquid smoke poured over it. This totally ruined the delicate taste of the fish. The chair I sat in was so saggy I needed a pillow so I could at least feel like an adult at the table. Too bad it is not the great dining spot it used to be. On the plus side the wait staff was great and attentive. Drinks were good as was the desert."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "The food was great. The service was good too, though it felt artificially warm. I will be going again, with a Groupon, as it was romantic, delicious, ample and with the Groupon affordable."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "I haven't been to the Wild Horse since it underwent the renovations and change of ownership. The food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is very relaxed"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "I picked this restaurant because of the name- and then loved the menu. The food was great! I had the tuna, even though I wasn't excited about the hoisin sauce (I'd ask them to leave it off next time- or use wasabi...). The brussel sprouts that came with it were fabulous. My husband had the rack of lamb which was perfectly cooked. The horse painting in the lobby was beautiful- they could use more horsey items throughout."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "We decided to try the Wild Horse in its new rendition. The ambience is warm and inviting. Interesting beer and wine list. Service was slow. Menu is heavy on meats. For vegetarians, there are few options unless you make a special orders. I think it has potential though."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "had a yummy dinner with friends at the Wildhorse. Beginning with the delicious martini and ending with a fresh brewed coffee...this meal was to die for. Every member of our party was delighted with their meal. I would recommend this place to anyone."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Great food and great service! We were late for our reservation and the were very accommodating and patient. Can't wait to go back!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "The food was fantastic!! The new owners have transformed the restaurant and made it even cozier. But decor aside, the food was delicious! Would recommend it to anyone"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Wild Horse cafe under new ownership is nit like it used to be..I used to go years ago, it was eclectic, charming, full of character, the menu was diverse and the food good. I just went back on Valentine's night for dinner. I sensed a problem as soon as I walked in, it was not even half full. The charm was gone, it was barren and boring, the menus limited and the food terrible. What a is appointment."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Took the family here for valentines day (Wife and 3 kids 13,10,8). I was pleasantly surprised at the ambiance an decor. We were seated at a very nice semi-circle booth. They had a special menu for V-day so it was fairly limited. They were able to accommodate the kids with the kids menu. I had the rack of lamb which was a strong 9, very good. My wife had the Scallop Risotto which she liked but was overdone with dill. We also had the onion soup for appetizers which was OK but I thought it was a very small soup for the $$. I dont know if it was a V-day thing but I thought the food was priced on the high end. We liked enough to go back and try it again with the normal menu soon. Service was slow (between apps and meal) but friendly."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
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