Lockheart Restaurant

Name: Lockheart Restaurant
Address: 102 Central St, Wellesley, MA, United States, 02482-5714
Telephone: (781) 943-3737
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

167 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Where food and atmosphere meet! We're a restaurant full of passionate and talented people that love to serve our community! We offer a wide variety of Southwestern style dishes with a heavy focus on tacos. Our cocktails are classics with modern twists made by some of the best bartenders in the business!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mexican / Southwestern, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 943-3737
Website
http://www.lockheartwellesley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Black/African American
Executive chef
James Quelle
Private party facilities
There's a downstairs lounge area with full bar, high top seating, and tvs that is available to rent for private functions or larger parties.

Location
102 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482-5714
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Cross street
Weston Road and Central Street next to Wellesley Fire Station.
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Wellesley Square Commuter Rail
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Rib Eye Steak$5.00
Grilled Medium, House Dry Rub, Chimichurri, Cotija Cheese, Fried Onion Strings
Chicken Tinga$4.00
Braised & Shredded, Charred Corn Relish, Pickled Radish
Tuna Poke$6.00
Soy Ginger Marinade, Avocado Puree, Cabbage & Carrots, Sesame Seeds, Wasabi Aioli
Korean Brussels Sprouts$4.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts, Soy Ginger & Garlic Glaze, Pickled Red Onion, Sesame Seeds
Smoked Carnitas$4.50
Smoked Pork Butt, Black Bean Puree, Cilantro Lime Crema, Classic Pico de Gallo
Buttered Lobster$6.50
Sautéed in Butter, Avocado Puree, Microgreens
Cajun Salmon$5.00
Blackened & Seared, Jalapeño Slaw, Spiced Tartar Sauce
Rock Shrimp$5.00
Shredded Romaine, Remoulade
Short Rib Birria$6.50
Seared, Braised & Shredded, Oaxaca Cheese, Cilantro, White Onion, Consomme
Southern Fried Chicken$5.50
Fried Chicken, Jalapeno Slaw, Remoulade
PBLT$6.00
Smoked Pork Belly, Shredded Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, Mayonnaise

Snacks

Street Corn$9.00
Shucked & Grilled, Paprika Aioli, Queso Fresco
Sheet Pan Nachos
Full or Half Sheet Available. Hand-cut Corn Chips, Spiced Queso, Romaine, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeño, Cilantro-Lime Crema
- Full$15.00
- Half$9.00
Chorizo & Shrimp Queso$11.00
Spiced Queso Blanco, Tortilla Chips
Sinaloa Smash Sliders$10.00
3 Beef Sliders, Pico de Gallo, Mexican Blend Cheese, Jalapenos, Cilantro Lime Crema, on Hawaiian Roll
Lobster Guac$14.00
Picked Claw and Knuckle, Smashed & Dressed Avocado, Tortilla Chips
Cheesesteak Empanadas$10.00
Shaved Rib Eye Peppers & Onions, House Queso, Flaky Pastry, Baked, Side of Smoked Chipotle Ketchup

Bowls & Salads

Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine Hearts, Ciabatta Croutons, Shaved Romano, Pickled Red Onion, Grilled Corn, Cotija, Roasted Garlic Caesar Dressing
Oaxaca Caprese$13.00
Heirloom Tomato, Thick Sliced Oaxaca Cheese, Olive Caper & Poblano Relish, Balsamic Drizzle
El Chapo$12.00
Shredded Romaine, Grape Tomato, Poblano, Pickled Red Onion, Queso Fresco, Champagne Vinaigrette
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl$11.00
Soy Ginger Marinade, Cucumber, Carrots, Avocado Puree, Sesame Seeds, Spring onion, Tortilla Crisps, Served Over White Rice
The Harvest Bowl$9.50
Grilled Vegetables, Cucumber, Heirloom Tomatoes, Guacamole, Champagne Vinaigrette, Served Over Brown Rice
Salmon Glow Bowl$11.00
Seared Atlantic Salmon, Charred Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Papitas, Hot Honey Vinaigrette, Served Over White Rice
Spicy Octopus Salad$16.00
Charred Octopus, Cucumber, Heirloom Tomato, Pickled Onion, Pickled Jalapeno, Queso Fresco, Champagne Vinaigrette

Large Plates

Brick Chicken$19.00
Brined, Pressed & Seared, Roasted Root Vegetables, Pepper Herb Glaze
18oz Al Pastor Rib Eye$35.00
Hand-cut, Marinated & Seared to Temp, Charred Corn Relish, Sweet Potato Mash, Spiced Compound Butter
Mexican Spiced Salmon$24.00
Blackened & Seared, Sweet Potato, Esquites, Avocado Puree, Lime Crema
Veggie Enchiladas$16.00
Three Flour Tortillas filled with Peppers & Onions, Served Over Black Bean Puree, Topped with Salsa Roja, Cotija Cheese, Queso Fresco, Pico de Gallo

Kid's Menu

Traditional Kids Taco$4.00
Chicken Bites$7.00
Nachos$8.00
Cheese Burger Taco$4.00
Veggie Rice Bowl$8.00

Sides

House Made Guacamole$8.00
White or Brown Rice$5.00
Salsa Roja$4.00
Esquites$5.00
Sweet Potato Mash$4.00
Roasted Root Vegetables$5.00

What 167 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

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Boston Metro West
Innovative

167 Reviews

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Mark
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place should consistently be in the top restaurants in mass !
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our food and dining experience at Lockheart! The service and staff were excellent, from the menu and drink suggestions to checking in and making sure we were happy with our selections, service etc. It wasn’t just our server but also one of the owners of the red who took the time to speak with us to make sure we were happy and liked our food. My husband and I started with the Tuna poke bowl salad as an appetizer and split it. Very tasty and had a little kick but very good. Tuna was very fresh and the dish was the right size for two. My husband got three tacos going for a pork carnitas , a fish and one other I chose the Chicken tortilla soup which was very good. For drinks I had the Sangria and my husband had a margarita they didn’t disappoint either. The owner mentioned they have live music too on certain nights so we will definitely be back as it is free. Again the food is excellent drinks tasty. I loved the decor and atmosphere would like to see what it’s like when it’s busier we were there at a time when it was fairly early 5pm. Fresh and flavorful and they do ask about allergies but always good to mention if you do have them. I would highly recommend Lockhart!
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LeighS
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great family dinner. Food was yummy and service was simply fabulous. Our toddler had the best time.
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Skier23
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
The service was slow and the wrong order was brought out.
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RobertB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Service and atmosphere were very good. The fish tacos were disappointing. The fish was exceedingly thin/flat and hard as a rock. Flavor was good but a better piece of fish really should be used.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere and decor, very attentive and friendly service, food is well prepared and tasty, and a fairly priced menu. Checks all the boxes!
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LoisC
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is wonderful! It is so unique to Wellesley. If one comes early - lots of families with young children. The bar always seem to be active. The owners always circulate amongst the patrons. Friendly, jovial and very interested. Downstairs once a week are local small bands. There is something for everyone! We LOVE IT!!!
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JoanneZ
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Those of us who like to eat healthy and watch our weight, Lockhart is GREAT!
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Debbi
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
One of our party asked about spice level on a dish and was told it was high. So she ordered a different dish and it totally burned her mouth with spiciness. IMHO the waitress should have let her know that the dish was also a high spice level.
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EileenM
Greater Boston
243 reviews
vip
4.0
243 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great spot to get together with friends before a TCAN show. The guacamole was excellent and we ordered all sorts of tacos. The food is really fresh and well-prepared and we love the variety. We always have a good time here.
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Cassidy
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect spot for a date night or dinner with friends. Service is speedy and the drinks and tacos cannot be beat. Don’t forget to save room for dessert!
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LeslieG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were surprised to find that even with a reservation we were initially seated downstairs. If you book though Open Table there should be a place where you can request to be seated in the main dining area. Luckily, you were able to accommodate our request to move upstairs. Once we were seated everything was perfect from food to wait staff.
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MelanieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Their sliders were artful and absolutely fantastic! Rita’s made us pucker up, nice and fresh, love the options of flour and corn tortillas on tacos, great location, just wish they had a couple soft surfaces like drapes to absorb sound, for a cozier vibe
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Suz363
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
We were in the basement. Ambiance not as nice as main floor. Food ok. Not sure I’ll go back
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erin
Greater Boston
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
Tried several items-drinks, apps, small plates and tacos. None of the items were outstanding. Baja fish taco was cold. Steak taco was dry and tough. Nachos were covered in something more like ranch dressing than sour cream. Salsa, sauces, guac were all lacking in flavor. Lively, loud vibe that’s prob better for a large group. Service was way below average. Asked 4 times for more chips, two additional beers took 10 mins to arrive. Definitely a swing and a miss all around. Will not be back and would not recommend.
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RMRL
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dining experience. Cannot wait to return!
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Excellent
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Charlie (server) and Tie (chef) are a winning team! We went to celebrate a birthday dinner. Our birthday guy felt like a rockstar. The food is fantastic. Kids menu is not the usual boring fare. We got an app, drinks, tacos and a bowl. Everything was delicious. Prices are really great, too. It's not often that a family of four goes to dinner for less than $100 anymore. Service is prompt and so, so friendly. Total standout of the night, though, is their attention to food allergies. The entire restaurant is free of nuts, and everything else can be made or modified in some way according to dietary needs. And I can personally say, the taste is not compromised. We loved it. Birthday guy says 10/10 recommend. I do, too.
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Debbo
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
The restaurant has a great vibe. We sat in a booth. As more people came in to dine, the noise level got quite loud. The food was delicious! Everything was fresh. THe street corn was so yummy and were the tuna poke tacos. The only disappointment was that the charred octopus salad literally had 8 small pieces of octopus. It was mainly cucumbers. Good but can't really be defined as octopus salad. The waitstaff was very attentive . Overall it was a wonderful experience.
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Shejubbs
Greater Boston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
They really have the best tacos around. Everything was delicious and they make an awesome virgin margarita. We were seated downstairs because it was trivia night in the main dining room. Downstairs is not as lively as upstairs, but the food is worth it either way.
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PaggiPazzo
Greater Boston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Been there twice and impressed with the quality of the food, tasty drinks and friendly service. Looking forward to going back.
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BetteM
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very nice celebration dinner for a friend. Food was excellent. I thought the drinks were a little pricy but everything was very enjoyable. Will definitely come again.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Great service. We both left planning our next visit. Can’t wait to try more things.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant. Menu is good and smaller portions make it easy and less expensive to enjoy a few different items.
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Debbi
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
First time diners at Lockheart which is right down the street from us! The menu is not huge but all of the various dishes we ordered were delicious. Most of the menu is tapas-type with a Mexican flair. We will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great addition to the Town of Wellesley with reasonable prices and very friendly service.
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Mowie5
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place for lunch— great flavors! Really unusual and insanely delicious chicken wings, great variety of innovative and yummy tacos. Want to go back for dinner sometime and check out their entrees and drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
1st visit and food was fantastic! We’ll be frequent diners for sure!
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SteveD
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! I will keep coming back!
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rozaw
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food , location and vibes ! I love this restaurant
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LindsayG
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
friendly waitstaff, delicious food, amazing, varied menu
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QofU
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was understaffed for Father’s Day. It took a while for food and drinks to come out. The food was good. We would go back at a less busy time.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service. Scott was awesome! We will definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a hit when we go love this place. Make sure to ask for the waffle sundae, craazzzyy!! Salmon tacos best I’ve ever had!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the Brussel sprouts taco!! I’ve always had kind, helpful service here, too. Definitely worth a visit
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HungryMama
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
I was excited to try this place because the menu looked interesting. Overall I'd say great concept, poor execution.
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lisas
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience2
This is a great concept and Wellesley needed someplace easy to grab a meal but the downstairs is drab and no one will want to sit there. We had a reservation and they wanted to sit us downstairs and it feels like a kids play space not nearly as decorated as upstairs. I think they are working through some growing pains and hopefully, they will upgrade the downstairs. The street corn was great.
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KimR
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit to Lockheart, but I will definitely return! I was thee to hear the music in their downstairs area-love the vibe and the space for music. Food was delicious and their cocktail menu is creative. So much more to try, but LOVED the guacamole dip topped with huge lobster chunks. The tuna poke bowl was a flavor explosion in my mouth (wished their was a tiny bit more tuna on top). Check it out, you won’t be disappointed!
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MrsP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
I really wanted to like this restaurant. It's cool inside, has an interesting menu and great drink list. Unfortunately the quality of the food and drinks did not live up to my expectations. Everything was smothered in some sort of sauce, sweet when it should be savory, and the mixed drinks were awful. Our waiter was very kind and attentive, but he didn't really know much about the menu or drinks. This place has the potential to be awesome, it just isn't there yet.
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Ptcakes
Greater Boston
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really a great place to meet up for wonderful food and drink. Service excellent. Not rushed.
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Bbent
Greater Boston
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Great service at the bar. Good quesadillas and tacos. Margaritas exceptional!
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You can order delivery directly from Lockheart Restaurant using the Order Online button. Lockheart Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 943-3737.

Lockheart Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 167 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

Sep 24, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

102 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482-5714

Additional information

Cross street
Weston Road and Central Street next to Wellesley Fire Station.
Neighborhood
Wellesley
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mexican / Southwestern, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Wellesley Square Commuter Rail
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Black/African American
Executive chef
James Quelle
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lockheartwellesley.com/
Phone number
(781) 943-3737
Private party facilities
There's a downstairs lounge area with full bar, high top seating, and tvs that is available to rent for private functions or larger parties.

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Lockheart Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Black-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Boston & New England

Nachos

Korean Brussels Sprouts

Tuna Poke

Tacos

Rib Eye Steak$5.00

Chicken Tinga$4.00

Tuna Poke$6.00

Korean Brussels Sprouts$4.00

Smoked Carnitas$4.50

Buttered Lobster$6.50

Cajun Salmon$5.00

Rock Shrimp$5.00

Short Rib Birria$6.50

Southern Fried Chicken$5.50

PBLT$6.00

Snacks

Street Corn$9.00

Sheet Pan Nachos

Chorizo & Shrimp Queso$11.00

Sinaloa Smash Sliders$10.00

Lobster Guac$14.00

Cheesesteak Empanadas$10.00

Bowls & Salads

Caesar Salad$10.00

Oaxaca Caprese$13.00

El Chapo$12.00

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl$11.00

The Harvest Bowl$9.50

Salmon Glow Bowl$11.00

Spicy Octopus Salad$16.00

Large Plates

Brick Chicken$19.00

18oz Al Pastor Rib Eye$35.00

Mexican Spiced Salmon$24.00

Veggie Enchiladas$16.00

Kid's Menu

Traditional Kids Taco$4.00

Chicken Bites$7.00

Nachos$8.00

Cheese Burger Taco$4.00

Veggie Rice Bowl$8.00

Sides

House Made Guacamole$8.00

White or Brown Rice$5.00

Salsa Roja$4.00

Esquites$5.00

Sweet Potato Mash$4.00

Roasted Root Vegetables$5.00

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