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Lock 50, Worcester, MA

Lock 50

4.5
4.5
948 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Lock 50, is a Worcester restaurant located in the Historic Canal District. The creative menu offers a variety of seasonal dishes sourced from, and prepared with, the freshest local ingredients whenever possible. Our bar program includes a carefully selected variety of wines, local craft, imported and domestic beers and fashionable craft cocktails. The Café features a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy casual breakfast or lunch and our coffee program includes only the finest, fair trade organic coffees, expertly prepared for your enjoyment.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 379-3400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tim Russo
  • Private party facilities
    We offer room for guests to rent out for private events or dining, we also host a monthly private dinner that tickets are sold for prior to dinner
  • Neighborhood
    Worcester
  • Cross street
    Pond
  • Parking details
    Valet on Friday and Saturday nights, on street available as well
  • Entertainment
    Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 948 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Great for brunch

  • Central and Western MA

    Innovative

  • Central MA

    Best Ambiance

  • Central MA

    Good for business meals

  • Central MA

    Innovative

  • Central MA

    Great for fine wines

  • Central MA

    Great for outdoor dining

948 Reviews
  1. KarenC

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous brunch and lovely ambiance. This is one of our go to places for a great meal.

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  2. MicheleM

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We waited over an hour for our appetizers then when they came out only one order came out with half of our dinner orders. Then when the second appetizer came out then two more dinners came out. Still waiting for one more dinner. It was then 15 minutes later the last dinner. Ofc we waited for the last dinner to come out at which all the dinners that came out earlier were cold. Terrible service terrible experience

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  3. Lenny

    Greater Boston

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Food and cocktails are always excellent.

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  4. GAWineLover

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cute little venue with a sophisticated menu close to the park.

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  5. ScottJ

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best service we have ever experienced for dinner. Cheryl was excellent. We would highly recommend Lock 50 for dinner.

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  6. SueK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a great time at the brunch outdoors on the patio. Servers were nice, food was awesome and the live entertainment was also very good.

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  7. happywife

    Greater Boston

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner outside on the patio on a beautiful September night. The wine list that Patrick, the sommelier and general manager, has curated is exceptional with a wide range of wines at reasonable prices. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. Our server Izzy was a real professional, helpful, attentive and friendly. We highly recommend Lock 50!

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  8. brianm

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    The service was horribly slow. There seemed to be one server for three different dining rooms. She was doing her best but the result was awful. We ordered drinks and the wrong ones were delivered and it took about 30 minutes to resolve, by which time we were almost done with our meal. Skip this place.

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  9. Dani

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend. Food and service was great. Small plates wee not that small.

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  10. Ethan

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing as always, cocktails so refreshing and dessert menu never disappoints. I’ll be back for sure.

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  11. HOTbutDELICIOUS

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Had Brunch at Lock 50. It was a beautiful Sunday morning. Restaurant has a jazz band outside. Very nice. We choose to eat indoors. Staff was shorthanded. However, they made up for it with the Folks who were working very fast and very hard to accommodate all diners. Food was super delicious. Yogurt, w blueberries and granola was fresh/chilled. Delicious. Side of toast was thick and toasted perfectly. We enjoyed Lock 50 very much.

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  12. LubahLikesFood

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently good - charcuterie platter great way to start- and can’t go wrong with the bojo + burger combo deal!

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  13. Mark

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I dined here and my OpenTable Rewards Card was not honored. Don't make the mistake I made.

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  14. LizC

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had brunch out on the patio on a beautiful summer morning and it was really nice. The food was delicious, the service was perfect, and band sounded great!

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  15. johnm

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the house made pastrami, and great selection of local brews. Would highly recommend.

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  16. MaryC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    New waitress so not very attentive. Took a very long time to get the drinks and the appetizers.

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  17. Kathryn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Restaurant Week menu was incredible! Everything paired well together, and it was a lot of food for the value. The servers were attentive and lovely.

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  18. JBug

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sisters and I had a fantastic Sunday brunch/lunch at Lock 50. Having never been there before, we didn't quite know what to expect. We were so pleasantly surprised, from the lovely hostess, to our friendly wait staff, great food and live music - Lock 50 was wonderful. We sat outside in the courtyard on a beautiful day and enjoyed the live jazz music (maybe a tiny bit too loud for easy conversation but very good). Our three different entrees were all yummy, and we were offered a variety of juice options for our mimosas. For such a great spot, we were surprised there was not a line out the door.

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  19. PrimeJay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So lock 50 is owned by the same family who owns russos Italian, this is a contemporary restaurant with alot of charm and the waiters/waitresses are busily making sure their guests have the best experience. our applause goes to the effortless experience we had courtesy of chef tim and mick and a glorious 7 course meal that was absolutely delightful Ben was very attentive and always made sure that we had everything we needed. My husband may not like fish but he scoffed down all the dishes the chef prepared. We will definitely be back and I sure hope that this place is around for many more years.. the best deal in Worcester. If you want a truly magical experience don't ask for the menu order the 7 course taste menu or 5 course I guarantee you won't be disappointed

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  20. Rachel

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Lock 50 always comes through on presentation-especially if you're seated in the patio area. It should be noted that I didn't have any items offered for Restaurant Week. Unfortunately, other than the oysters, the food was underwhelming. The sweet potato gnocchi was not balanced, and didn't have enough sweet potato. I enjoyed my pisco sour, and our waitress Cheryl was pleasant and attentive.

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  21. SarahNik

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Chef Tasting with wine pairing is the way to go!!!

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  22. FrankNDank

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great meal out on the patio, service was maybe a bit dragged, but the hostess was helping out making things run smoother.

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  23. Scott

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyable. Excellent food and very attentive service. Looking forward to going back.

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  24. Ritagonz

    Greater Boston

    237 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    237 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The slow kitchen made for a stressful evening for us who would have wanted to continue our meeting else where. I suspect the restaurant was suffering from understaffing and the Chef took full responsibility for the overcooked fish and delays. 5 course pairing meal was fantastic other than the timing was super slow and unfortunately a beautiful (and flavorful) piece of fish was over cooked and dry. The burratta appetizer, truffle risotto, lamb chops and dessert were, however, perfection (other than the timing). The Manager/Somm Patrick wowed us with phenomenal pairings from Mr. Russo's enviable collection and was as diligent and understanding as his staff. Chef will be going on a hiatus, so we are hoping next one in can stand up to the creativity and flavor coaxing Chef has been known for!

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  25. DennisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, Prompt and friendly service, clean facility, great staff! Best I’ve had in Worcester in the last year

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  26. RachelS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! The tasting menu was fantastic and did not disappoint. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves a good food adventure.

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  27. kencan

    Naples

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a wonderful evening on the patio. We went for the oysters and they were delicious. Small and tasty. Ordered a dozen and then ordered another. The GM Patrick recommended a great white wine to go with the shellfish. Decided to share a Margarita flatbread to complete our meal. We would also like to add that our server Cheryl made the whole affair so much fun! Will definitely be back to enjoy $1.00 oysters soon.

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  28. markh

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new server was exceptional. I forget his name, but he was a very nice young guy who made sure we had a wonderful time. Thank you!

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  29. BrianM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend the chef's 5 or 7 course with wine pairings.

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  30. Bostonaway

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meeting place for a lovely lunch or brunch. Service was excellent.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ended up sitting at the bar and having Kim the bartender wait on us. She was amazing. Just the right amount of attentive and helpful with any question we had. The drinks were great and so was the food. We had the dollar oysters and also a few of the small plates that we shared. Everything was delicious. The whole experience was one we will remember.

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  32. AlissaR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Fantastic sea bass and disappointing burger. Over priced. Wonderful helpful waitress. Weak cocktails.

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  33. CeceD

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Cheryl was excellent, as was the food. The menu reflects a lot of thought, not just average fare. We chose a half dozen small plates plus the whole fish for five adults to share. Each was delicious, as were the desserts! The weather unexpectedly cleared and we really enjoyed eating outside on the patio. Street parking was free on Sunday!

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  34. JustNancy

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch on the patio on a gorgeous afternoon. Everything was so delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

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  35. KelseyR

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. We love the patio. It's a nice oasis in the city. It's pricier than other restaurants in the area but is perfect for a special experience.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my third time doing the chef's tasting menu with wine pairing. Chef Pat and Sommelier Patrick do not disappoint! The food is amazing and the wine pairings always lead to me trying and Loving new varietals! And Patrick always teaches us something new about wines. The experience is so much more than your typical wine dinner!

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  37. Daniel2017

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our anniversary and looking for something different. We had the Chefs Tasting with wine pairing. Both my wife and I were blown away with the entire experience. The food, wine and service was perfect. Look forward to doing this again

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  38. colen

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The small plates menu was interesting and delicious. The desserts were perfect and not large.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    delicious cocktails & charcuterie - wonderful service

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  40. InquisitiveDiner

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Worcester! Good at every meal!

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FAQs

Lock 50 is rated 4.5 stars by 948 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Lock 50

50 Water Street, Worcester, MA 01604

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pond
  • Neighborhood
    Worcester
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet on Friday and Saturday nights, on street available as well
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tim Russo
  • Entertainment
    Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (508) 379-3400
  • Private party facilities
    We offer room for guests to rent out for private events or dining, we also host a monthly private dinner that tickets are sold for prior to dinner
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