80 Thoreau

Name: 80 Thoreau
Address: 80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA, United States, 01742
Telephone: (978) 318-0008
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (4514)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Charming

80 Thoreau is a progressive fine dining restaurant set in the beautiful New England town of Concord, sourcing from local farms and offering genuine hospitality.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(978) 318-0008
Website
http://www.80thoreau.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gavin Lambert

Location
80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742
Neighborhood
Concord
Cross street
Thoreau and Sudbury
Parking details
Free on site parking. Street parking available as well.
Public transit
Take the Commuter Rail to Concord on the Fitchburg Line. 80 Thoreau is located on the 2nd Floor of the Concord Depot.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,514 people are saying

80 Thoreau reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Innovative
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions

Review summary

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80 Thoreau in Concord is celebrated for its "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." The "innovative menu" features small plates that delight with "unexpected flavor combinations," emphasizing fresh and high-quality ingredients. Reviewers praise the attentive staff and the restaurant's quiet ambiance, perfect for special occasions.

4,514 Reviews

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Michael
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary with our son and his fiancée. As we’ve come to expect from 80 Thoreau, it was a wonderful evening. Food, service and ambiance were all amazing.
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shay
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We go here for special occasions. The food is always interesting, and sometimes truly remarkable. We got bluefish. My partner LOVED it, I found it a little intense flavor-wise, but unique and the flavors blended really well. Wait person was efficient, but somewhat dour until we made an effort to engage them a little. Wine by the bottle is very expensive. We got a glass each, which was fine, and the quality was excellent. Will go back, as this is a unique and exciting place.
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Lindsey VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food but excellent new chef. The striped bass was especially delicious.
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Bobbie
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative, delicious and beautifully presented meal in a simple, attractive setting. Our server was able to helpfully explain the dishes.. A great choice for a special dinner. I ordered scallops as a starter and lobster pasta. My husband started with a salad and then had duck. We shared a desert annd each had a glass of wine. We left happy. Bill: $177.
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Michael
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was great and friendly. The food was excellent and seasoned to perfection. Flavors of each dish were well balanced and enhanced with fresh herbs. Love the new menu. Scallops were 10/10. Great way to spend an anniversary.
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Martha
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always wonderful to dine at 80 Thoreau. The food and drinks are always top-notch, and the service is perfect. Last night was no exception. Thanks for the terrific dinner!
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Mary VIP
Greater Boston33 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Busy Tuesday night, food was quite good, service was average. Noise level high so hard to hear your guest. I would say that the staff was attentive but other than our waitress, others were not friendly (except for hostess) and seemed uninterested in engaging with patrons…no eye contact, no smile or response to a thank you.
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Robin VIP
Greater Boston84 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great cocktails, food and dessert with top notch hospitality-the dining room energy level was low for a Saturday dinner - the price point is quite high - ($21 is a lot even for a shared dessert - the galette was delicious) and generally worth it vs. the top quality. Wish there was espresso as a option vs. just drip coffee.
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Madge VIP
Greater Boston233 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
New chef. Awesome menu. I couldn’t decide so I had 3 first courses: Burrata w walnut & pea pesto and a light buttery focaccia. Poached asparagus w pickled ramps & fried capers Grilled scallops-Favas, arugula, scallion aioli, fried garlic Awesome! Invented a new Margarita made w Barrow’s Intense Ginger followed by a nice light Italian red chosen by Andrew.
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David
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The pasta is great. The problem is a very skimpy menu.
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80 Thoreau is rated 4.7 stars by 4514 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742

Additional information

Cross street
Thoreau and Sudbury
Neighborhood
Concord
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free on site parking. Street parking available as well.
Public transit
Take the Commuter Rail to Concord on the Fitchburg Line. 80 Thoreau is located on the 2nd Floor of the Concord Depot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gavin Lambert
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.80thoreau.com/
Phone number
(978) 318-0008

80 Thoreau

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Striped Bass

Carrot Salad

Chocolate Cremeux

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