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District 118 Kitchen and Bar, Newton, MA

District 118 Kitchen and Bar

4.4 (773)
$31 to $50
American
118 Needham St, Newton, MA 02464

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
District 118 is an Authentic American Dining Experience. Specializing in elevated comfort food where guests discover a local blend of America’s favorites.

Our restaurant truly offers “something for everyone.” We are much more than just a restaurant! District 118 is an experience.

District 118 is perfect for a business dinner event, after work happy hour gathering, special occasions, or a family friendly destination. Whichever event satisfies your occasion District 118 delivers in a modern rustic easy going vibe atmosphere.

District 118 is the choice for guests that truly appreciate great food, specialty cocktails, craft beer, fine wine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We can accomodate large parties and offer private events. Planning a larger gathering or a private event? Please contact with restaurant directly frombora@districtkitchenandbar.com or 617 795-0136. Our designated private dining section can accommodate larger parties.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Newton
  • Cross street
    Close to Rt 9 and 95
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in our private parking lot and street parking
  • Public transit
    Newton Highlands
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 773 people are saying

District 118 Kitchen and Bar 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
District 118 Kitchen and Bar offers "outstanding" food, with highlights like the veggie burger and salmon with butternut squash risotto. The atmosphere is "comfortable and lively," and the staff is often praised as "super friendly, considerate and attentive." While some service hiccups were noted, the overall experience is described as positive and worth returning for.
773 Reviews
  1. Ray VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! The people are super professional and so friendly! We have actually gotten to know the names of a few of our regular servers, and the hosts make a point to get to know us as well. And the food is outstanding, including the best veggie burger I've had anywhere - and I've tried them at many, many places!

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  2. Alyssa

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this place. The food is always good, the service excellent and seeing the owner there you know he takes pride in the place. It shows. Never sell out or downgrade the food like the Local.

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  3. Michael

    Greater Boston58 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my first time to District 118. It has a nice, relaxed ambiance. The food was very good- especially the desserts (carmel brownie cheesecake, key lime pie, and the lemon one -- cannot find the dessert menu online). My salmon burger was solid, but could use a punchier sauce (in my opinion). If I had a complaint, it was that the service was not quite up to standard. Not very attentive, especially when one of the meals was not delivered with the rest. Overall, I would rate the experience as "very good" and want to go back to try out there very extensive beer and cocktail options.
    District 118 Kitchen and BarResponded on June 17, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Michael! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and food at District 118 Kitchen and Bar. We're sorry to hear about the service issues you experienced, and we appreciate your honesty. We're always striving to improve and your comments will help us do just that. We're looking forward to serving you again and providing a better experience next time.

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  4. Lyn

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I will say that the server wasn't bad and the food was good, but the overall service we received was subpar. We ordered, and in time two of the three meals were delivered by a runner. We waited for the third meal, but after 10 minutes, it still hadn't arrived and our server had disappeared. We stopped another server, told her that one of our meals was missing, and witnessed several discussions between the original server, the one we stopped and the runner. Another 5+ minutes went by and the original server explained that our third meal was accidently delivered to another table and they were making a fresh plate. Again, we waited until the meal was delivered--in total about 20+ minutes. At no time did the manager come over to appologize--in fact, no one appologized for this mix up and delay. When the check came, they did not even comp the missing/delayed entree or address it with us. Overall, not a good experience and we will probably not frequent District 118 again.
    District 118 Kitchen and BarResponded on June 17, 2025
    Hi Lyn, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at District 118 Kitchen and Bar. It's disappointing to know that our service did not meet your expectations and we apologize for the inconvenience caused. We strive to provide prompt and quality service to all our guests and it seems we fell short during your visit. We're also sorry to hear about the mix-up with your order. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best regards,

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  5. Vanessa

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Kids were screaming in the booth next to us, wait staff were inattentive and then got orders wrong and the food was just ok. The whole experience was meh!

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  6. Joel VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is visual appealing and the food looks great. However a few issues made the experience less than stellar. The fried zucchini chips are cut so thin they have no taste. All of the fried items we bought were very greasy, which is usually an indication the fry oil needs to be changed. One of the worst parts of the experience was when the tables next to us were being cleaned. The wait staff sprayed the cleaning solution so liberally that it actually got onto our arms and table. If it was an innocent mistake I wouldn’t make a big deal about it but it happened to both tables on either side of us. It was very loud but that’s more of a point of info than a complaint. I really want this place to thrive so I hope they correct a few issues and make it better.
    District 118 Kitchen and BarResponded on June 11, 2025
    Hi Joel, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and presentation. We've addressed the concerns you mentioned and truly appreciate you bringing them to our attention. We hope to welcome you back soon for a much better experience.

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  7. Beth

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good and service were great but made my reservation at 7:45 online and called to increase the number and spoke to a hostess. The day of our dinner we sat down and were told we had 5 minutes before the kitchen closed!!! It was a graduation celebration that felt rushed due to kitchen closing. I would think they would t take a reservation. that close to kitchen closing g or at least when I spoke to the hostess on the phone it would have made sense for her to tell me that. Anyway just something to consider.
    District 118 Kitchen and BarResponded on June 11, 2025
    Hi Beth, Thank you for the feedback and kind words about the food and service. We're sorry the timing wasn’t clearly communicated—especially on such a special occasion. We’ve noted this and will work to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more relaxed visit.

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  8. Edie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great dinner at District!! Food, drink and service were great!!

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  9. Jeffrey

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal at District 118 for dinner was excellent. The Shrimp Bomb appetizer, ahi tuna salad, fish tacos, ribeye steak, chocolate caramel cheesecake and cocktails were all well prepared and delicious. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant atmosphere is comfortable and lively.
    District 118 Kitchen and BarResponded on May 20, 2025
    Hi Jeffrey, Thanks for the feedback, Jeffrey! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal at District 118 Kitchen and Bar. It's great to know that you found our Shrimp Bomb appetizer, ahi tuna salad, fish tacos, ribeye steak, chocolate caramel cheesecake and cocktails delicious. We're also glad to hear that our service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Peter

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Generally unimpressed. We went for brunch which was just okay overall. The place was dimly lit, however, with a very dark, warm-light aesthetic that was completely absurd for the lunch hour. It felt like having brunch in a place trying to be lit like a speakeasy. It was basically gloomy. The place was empty, with only a single other party there when we were seated, and yet the service was surprisingly slow and inattentive. For reasons beyond me, in an empty restaurant, the next party to be seated was seated RIGHT next to us. When a place is busy that makes sense, because tables can only be so far apart, but with dozens of empty tables seating two parties adjacent to each other felt needlessly awkward. District 118 wasn't particularly bad, but it offered absolutely nothing worth returning to. The location, the food, the ambiance, and the service were all totally forgettable.
    District 118 Kitchen and BarResponded on May 20, 2025
    Hi Peter, Thanks for your candid feedback. We’re sorry your visit didn’t hit the mark and appreciate you pointing out where we can do better. We’re always working to improve and hope you’ll consider giving us another try down the line.

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FAQs

District 118 Kitchen and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 795-0136.

District 118 Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 773 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for District 118 Kitchen and Bar

118 Needham St, Newton, MA 02464

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Close to Rt 9 and 95
  • Neighborhood
    Newton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in our private parking lot and street parking
  • Public transit
    Newton Highlands
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We can accomodate large parties and offer private events. Planning a larger gathering or a private event? Please contact with restaurant directly frombora@districtkitchenandbar.com or 617 795-0136. Our designated private dining section can accommodate larger parties.
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