Lock 50

Name: Lock 50
Address: 50 Water Street, Worcester, MA, United States, 01604
Telephone: (508) 379-3400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

948 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

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
Website
http://www.lock50.com/
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

Location
50 Water Street, Worcester, MA 01604
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

Popular dishes

Fried Skate Sandwich$12.50
Chickpea Battered | Caper Lemon Aioli | Fresh Greens | Brioche Roll
Pastrami Sandwich$12.75
House Pastrami | Swiss | Brown Sugar Mustard | Spicy Pickles | Rye
Meatball & Sausage Sandwich$12.25
Family Recipe Meatballs | Italian Sausage | Provolone | Ciabatta
Mortadella Sandwich$11.50
Fontina | Dijon Mayo | Shaved Red Onion | Lettuce | Ciabatta
House Grind Burger$14.25
Fontina Cheese | Tomato Jam | Arugula | Country Roll | Russet Fries

Dishes

Pesto Roasted Asparagus$12.25
Cured Egg Yolk | Pickled Shallot | Pancetta Bread Crumbs
Rotolo Pasta$12.75
Artichoke Bechamela | Broiled Fontina Cheese | Egg Yolk | Gremolata
Swedish Potato Sausage$13.75
Grilled Rye | Crème Fraiche | Chives | Pickled Mustard & Shallots
Grilled Steak$18.75
Marrow Bread Pudding | Charred Spring Onion | Romesco | Almonds
Creamy Polenta$16.50
Roasted Asparagus | Goat Cheese | Preserved Lemon | Crispy Speck
Roasted Norwegian Salmon$17.00
Spring Vegetable Ragu | Basil Pesto | Pickled Red Onion

Quick Bites

Assorted Bread Basket$6.75
Whipped Cultured Butter | Evoo
Cerignola Olives$5.75
Calabrian Chili | Oregano | Garlic
Fresh Local Radishes$6.25
Snap Peas | Cultured Butter | Fleur De Sol
Jar of Assorted House Pickled Vegetables$4.50
Crispy Pork Rinds$6.75
Ras EL Hanout Seasoning | Orange Zest | Parsley
Side of Russet Fries$4.50
House made Ketchup

Charcuterie

Served with Daily Accompaniments. Each - $9 | All - $32

Speck
Smoked | Air Dried | Ham | Juniper | Recla | Trentino, Italy
Bresaola
Dry Cured Beef | Tender | Spiced | Lean | Bernina, Italy, Uruguay
Soppressata
Sweet | Friuli Style | Uncured | Daniele | Pascoag, Rhode Island
Coppa
Sweet | Cured Pork Shoulder | Tangy | Long Island City, New York

Artisan Cheese

Served With Daily Accompaniments. Each - $8 | All - $30

Jasper Hill Moses Sleeper
Bloomy | Soft | Brie Style | Cows Milk | Greensboro, VT
Blue Ledge Middlebury Blue
Mild | Sweet | Earthy | Creamy | Raw Cows Milk | Leicester, VT
Consider Bardwell Manchester
Earthy | Semi - Firm | Bright | Aged Raw Goat Milk | West Pawlet, VT
Landaff
Semi- Firm | Tangy | Salty | Raw Cows Milk | Landaff, NH

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

Noise • Moderate

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OT
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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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

Website
http://www.lock50.com/
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

Lock 50

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Additional information

Potato Gnocchi

Lobster Carpaccio

King Salmon

Crepes

Mushroom Crepe$8.75

Nutella Crepe$9.00

Braised Beef Crepe$9.25

Strawberry Crepe$8.75

Salad / Soup

Pea Green Salad$8.75

Mixed Green Salad$8.75

Quinoa Falafel$12.50

Soup du Jour$7.50

Sandwiches

Fried Skate Sandwich$12.50

Pastrami Sandwich$12.75

Meatball & Sausage Sandwich$12.25

Mortadella Sandwich$11.50

House Grind Burger$14.25

Dishes

Pesto Roasted Asparagus$12.25

Rotolo Pasta$12.75

Swedish Potato Sausage$13.75

Grilled Steak$18.75

Creamy Polenta$16.50

Roasted Norwegian Salmon$17.00

Quick Bites

Assorted Bread Basket$6.75

Cerignola Olives$5.75

Fresh Local Radishes$6.25

Jar of Assorted House Pickled Vegetables$4.50

Crispy Pork Rinds$6.75

Side of Russet Fries$4.50

Charcuterie

Speck

Bresaola

Soppressata

Coppa

Artisan Cheese

Jasper Hill Moses Sleeper

Blue Ledge Middlebury Blue

Consider Bardwell Manchester

Landaff

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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