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80 Thoreau, Concord, MA

80 Thoreau

4.7 (4500)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gavin Lambert
  • 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

What 4,500 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro West

    Best Service

  • Boston Metro West

    Best Ambiance

  • Boston Metro West

    Innovative

  • Boston Metro West

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston Metro West

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
80 Thoreau in Concord shines with "outstanding" small plates and inventive flavors. Guests praise the "excellent" food, "wonderful service," and cozy ambiance. The restaurant offers a creative, seasonally inspired menu, and though some desire the return of previous dishes, many appreciate the diverse, plant-based options.

4,500 Reviews
  1. David

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good! Best overall dining experience in the Concord area!

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  2. Leslie VIP

    Greater Boston214 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal! We had a nice time. It was a very creative menu.

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  3. RPB29 VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good service, quiet (a rarity nowadays)

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  4. Muna

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst restaurant I have ever been for the past 10 years. The food is so fake and tasteless- they use canned peas and garbanzos beans. Such a loss for Concord! Duck is not tender at all. And again has the canned pea sauce. We also ordered scallops - 3 scallops swimming in canned peas we got. This is not a small plate restaurant this is a rip off.

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  5. kenneth

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If your idea of fine dining consists of large portions and a take-home doggie bag then this restaurant is not for you. Here, portions are small/moderate but outstanding. My first time at this restaurant and I was amazed. Everything that was served—drinks, food, dessert—all superb. The waitperson—friendly, very attentive and unobtrusive. A gem of a restaurant.

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  6. Julie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, clearly well resourced ingredients and professional Chef preparation.

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  7. Madge VIP

    Greater Boston232 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great meal from their new $55 menu including seared scallops, ricotta toast and cauliflower w toasted spices. Our main were a strip steak and cod w asparagus and peas. We indulged in dessert of strawberry/rhubarb crostata (beautiful and perfectly balanced). A delicious wine selected by Andrew complemented the meal.

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  8. Jessica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner celebrating our wedding anniversary. The staff made us feel special and the food was delicious. Quiet and easy to hear each other. Highly recommend.

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  9. Kim

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and cocktails were great! The duck skin could have been rendered more and the beef was unevenly cooked (almost med rare in the middle but well done on the rest). The same vegetables were used in most dishes so the dishes tasted very similar. Also, the bathrooms needed to be cleaned. It is unclear why the 2 single person bathrooms need to be gendered.

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  10. carol

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have highest marks as total dining experience was outstanding. Have been coming to 80 Thoreau since it opened many years ago but last night was a notch above.

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80 Thoreau is rated 4.7 stars by 4500 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for 80 Thoreau

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
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