Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Boston Metro South

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Boston Metro South? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Byblos Restaurant - Boston

4.9

4.9 (925)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Norwood

About the restaurant

Maurice Daaboul and family’s Byblos is the Boston area’s premier eatery since 1996 for authentic, homemade Lebanese cuisine. Located in the heart of Norwood, Massachusetts, Byblos offers all the best features of Lebanese dining, including a large hall where feasts are laid out in traditional Lebanese Maza style to the tune of live Arabic music and oriental belly dancing. At Byblos we pride ourselves on bringing freshness, authenticity and service to our valued customers.

Top review

Marinavip

Dined 4 days ago

The best middle eastern food you’ll ever eat! Run don’t walk here, you won’t be disappointed

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Popular dish

Falafel

Olivia’s

4.8

4.8 (192)

$50 and over

American

Fairhaven

About the restaurant

Olivia's Restaurant aims to be a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Fairhaven highlighting fine coastal cuisine, classically made craft cocktails (sometimes with a twist) with an emphasis on thoughtful service and unwavering hospitality. We are open for dinner only (for now) so our team can excel at providing the ultimate dining experience.

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Yummyvip

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful atmosphere, everyone so happy , excellent food and super friendly staff and the chef is always on point, and the owner is very involved and personable . Always a great evening . Great addition to Fairhaven!

Kosmos

4.9

4.9 (732)

$30 and under

Greek

Walpole

About the restaurant

Kosmos eat. drink. greek

Top review

Anthonyvip

Dined 1 day ago

Had an incredible time at Kosmos! What an amazing way to celebrate the 300-year anniversary of Walpole. Even on a busy Saturday, the staff handled everything perfectly, and the food was outstanding as always. Will be back soon!

Lucca - Rockland

4.8

4.8 (1295)

$30 and under

Italian

Rockland

About the restaurant

Lucca South Shore is the newest and fourth location for Lucca restaurant group. Featuring two bars, two patios, a large dining room, multiple areas to host large parties and ample parking. Lucca South Shore allows you to enjoy the Lucca experience without heading in to Boston. With a reputation for award winning wine lists, Lucca South Shore features numerous carefully curated offerings. Our cocktail program has been elevated to offer both classic and innovative cocktails as well as an assortment of cocktails on draft.
The property has over three acres; future plans include designing and creating a Chef's garden to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs.

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Diannevip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Another great dining experience at Lucca! From our tasty drinks made by Jinny at the bar to our very knowledgeable and attentive server, Sean everything was great!

Giardinos Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (266)

$30 and under

Italian

Weymouth

About the restaurant

Serving up only the best and freshest food on the South Shore. At Giardino's you can experience Homemade Italian Dishes, Soups and Salads, and even Fresh Sushi from our Sushi Bar. At Giardino's we believe in providing our customers with a unique and overall great experience that they will remember for years to come.

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Scott

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

The mussle appetizer was delicious and plentiful.The bread and dipping sauce was very tasty and a good amount always a plus in my book.My wife got the seafood stew.It came in a pot that was boiling and was delicious and a large portion.I had the veal parm and spaghetti .It was average but a good size it came with spaghetti.Ive never had homemade pasta but was chewy perhaps undercooked or I just don’t like their pasta.All and all would return and try something different. Food came in a timely manner and dinner didn’t show up right on top of appetizers.Server was new and did an amazing job on her first night.

Barrels and Boards

4.8

4.8 (276)

$31 to $50

American

Raynham

About the restaurant

Barrels & Boards is a unique dining establishment located in Raynham, Massachusetts, that provides an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're in the mood for full-service dining or a casual night out with friends at the bar, Barrels & Boards offers it all.

Our menu offers a wide variety of dishes to satisfy all tastes, from American classics to Spanish-infused cuisine.
Our mission is to provide high-quality ingredients from local suppliers and to provide excellent service.

For Reservations:
We allow a 15-minute grace period. Please contact the restaurant if you are running longer than 15 minutes after your reservation time.
Ensure to leave your email & phone numbers with your reservation.
As always, we accept walk-ins anytime!

Free parking!
We do offer Valet Service on Friday & Saturday Nights from 5 pm-10 pm
Barrels & Boards is located off Interstate 495 and is connected to RT 138 in Raynham, MA.

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PamelaF

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Great service and food but the room we were in could have used more lighting , needed to use my flashlight on my phone To read the menu Other than being too dark everything was great

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Sail Loft - Dartmouth

4.8

4.8 (596)

$31 to $50

American

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Way back in 1975, the Sail Loft lit the fire for Steve Silverstein, who went on to open nearly 40 restaurants. Located in the quintessential seaside village of Padanaram, it was the neighborhood place where you could get a good (strong) drink, chef prepared comfort food and relax in a convivial atmosphere with familiar faces. The Sail Loft was everyone’s favorite place; it was a hangout where some came for food and others for drink.

When the Sail Loft became available in 2021, Steve jumped on the opportunity to take the wheel. Steve and his wife Judy transformed the Sail Loft into an elevated neighborhood restaurant with a distinct updated boatyard feel. The spot is nautical with a chef-driven yet approachable menu, a deep selection of spirts and an intriguing wine list. As with all of Silverstein’s places, while the food, drink and design are always top-notch, it is the warm hospitality that keeps ‘em coming back.

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Nancy

Dined 2 days ago

We sat on deck. Beautiful night. Service was excellent. We had drinks, appetizer, entrees and dessert. From beginning to end the food was melt in your mouth. We will definitely be back. Love everything. Service was top notch. We are both x waitresses. Very impressed.

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4.8

4.8 (3489)

$50 and over

Italian

Hingham

About the restaurant

Tosca is the flagship restaurant of Eat Well Inc. Open for dinner only, Tosca is located on historic Hingham Harbor and offers creative regional Italian cuisine focusing on fresh New England flavors and local, seasonal ingredients. Constructed in the 1910 Granary Marketplace building, the award-winning restaurant boasts a theatrical setting with exposed brick, imported tiles, mahogany woods, and an open kitchen from which executive chef Kevin Long takes center stage.

Tosca can also provide a setting for business dinners and meetings to weddings and showers to anniversaries and birthdays. Whether you choose the Classic, Rustic look of The Wine Room or the sophisticated, continental flavor of The Salon, it will set the stage for a grand event or intimate celebration Contact Event Manager Aly Brain at 781-740-0800 ext. 603 for details.

Top review

Kevin

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding food and service. Tosca is a special place. The ambience is great and it’s always busy.

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Popular dish

SIRLOIN MEDALLIONS

The Black Whale

4.8

4.8 (3457)

$31 to $50

Seafood

New Bedford

About the restaurant

Serves fresh, bold and innovative food that reflects the history of New Bedford and celebrates the New Bedford fishermen, their catch and their culture.

Menu focuses on local fishermen’s catch of the day, old school seafood favorites and a sprinkling of modern seafood interpretations. Menu ranges from raw bar, to warm and cold lobster rolls, baked cod, bacon wrapped scallops, bouillabaisse and grilled NY Strip.

Large bar and spectacular views of the artful New Bedford Fishing Fleet. Large covered outside deck overlooking the fishing boats and harbor. Centrally located beside the Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Ferries. Large parking lot.

And, of course, the hospitality is second to none. Service is what built the business.

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Vidalia

Dined 5 days ago

Emily was terrific! There when you needed her, yet not intrusive…impeccable timing, overall great experience! We enjoyed our cocktails, apps and entrees….thank you Black Whale!

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4.7

4.7 (2483)

$30 and under

Continental

Norwood

About the restaurant

Opened in October of 2002 and located south of Boston, on Route 1 (the Auto Mile) next to the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel, this popular neighborhood restaurant and bar attracts loyal diners from Norwood, Boston, Providence, Dedham, Sharon, Stoughton, Westwood and beyond. The eclectic menu features a combination of French, American and New England influences, all made with the highest quality ingredients and prepared fresh to your order.

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Gail

Dined 6 days ago

Great food choice and our waitress Olivia was fabulous

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Popular dish

Crème Brûlée

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