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- JJudyVIPGreater Boston •94 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAnother great night, thanks to Cam with an assist by Jeff, and the kitchen crew for meals prepared exactly as we wished!More infoJohnny's TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Amherst•4.7
- MMeganCentral and Western MA •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoKeith was the best waiter! Great food, must try the goat cheese skillet. Focaccia was the best bread I’ve ever had, with the rosemary and sea salt on top. Great ambiance. Restaurant is very sleek and clean. Nora was a great serving assistant. Plates were brought out in a timely manner and cleaned up promptly.More infoB NapoliPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• West Springfield•4.8
- MMaryCentral and Western MA •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 30, 2025We sat outside, under an umbrella. Chris our server was a delight and the drinks and food divine. The salmon I had was prepared to perfection! Wonderful!More infoMax Tavern - SpringfieldPrice: Expensive• American• Springfield•4.5
- RRichieSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 19, 2025The Hibachi grill experience for larger groups was so much fun! Really appreciate the chef’s and server’s attentiveness and style (I really liked the red squeeze bottle shots!). This made our experience catching up with friends before our wedding so enjoyable! Oh and the scallops and sushi were fantastic!!More infoOsaka NorthamptonPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Northampton•4.3
- DDonnaVIPNew York City •16 reviews5.0Dined on May 17, 2025Perfect place for dinner and sports on tv. Food was not typical bar food. So much better! Highly recommend!More infoJohnny's Bar & GrillePrice: Moderate• American• South Hadley•4.7
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Discover Amherst
Amherst is a trendy neighborhood that has a variety of restaurants that appeal to college students and global travelers. For the sandwich lovers, Main Street offers many deli items along with salads and pastries. If you are more health-conscious, you can get fresh produce, grass-fed beef and other locally grown and raised ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the downtown district. It's easy to find Mediterranean staples like house-made pitas and kebabs for an international flavor. Visit North Pleasant Street for a taste of African cuisine. Those who enjoy eating beef, goat, salmon or shrimp along with fried plantains should seek the Nigerian dining available in the area.
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