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Lockheart Restaurant, Wellesley, MA

Lockheart Restaurant

4.5
4.5
167 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
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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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro West

    Innovative

167 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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FAQs

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

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lockheart Restaurant

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
  • 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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