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Samuel Slater's Restaurant, Webster, MA

Samuel Slater's Restaurant

4.3
4.3
984 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Named after the former Webster, MA resident and “Father of the American Industrial Revolution,” Samuel Slater’s Restaurant is Indian Ranch’s flagship restaurant sitting on the shores of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 943-1639
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Samuel Slater's is equip to host all your event needs from weddings to corporate functions to family reunions. The restaurant itself has a private dining room that can hold up to 28 people. Downstairs, the Samuel Slater's Function Hall and Waterfront Room can be used for larger events. Learn more about our event offerings at https://indianranch.com/private-events/.
  • Neighborhood
    Webster
  • Cross street
    Exit 2 off of I-395. On route 16 at Indian Ranch.
  • Parking details
    Free private lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

984 Reviews
  1. SusanneS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great dinner at your restaurant! Everything we have had so far is done to perfection, staff is very friendly and professional

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  2. LashaA

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We really enjoyed our our experience at Slater's! Our waitress was amazing and took good care of us! A+

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  3. Cindy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time dining at Samuel Slater’s My husband & I were both very happy with our service, and the food was excellent. We will definitely go back soon!

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  4. AnnetteB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A little loud but to be expected in open seating.

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  5. AngelaM

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Samuel Slater's can't decide what it is... high end food, but way-too-casual atmosphere. Diners wearing flannel and shorts. Even the waitstaff is in jeans and tshirts. But the meals are not meatloaf and mashed potatoes. And they are more expensive. The food is very good. And I can look past all that except for one thing: the noise level in the restaurant is deafening! You can't have a conversation because you have to yell across the table to be heard. The waitress has to yell so you can hear her. She told me that it is like that all the time. Does NOT make for a comfortable or enjoyable meal. Sam, please look into sound deadening panels, or ANYTHING that can dull the roar!!!

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  6. DanielleB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Food was wonderful and waitress was very attentive and friendly!

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  7. LynnS

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SLATER'S is a great place to eat! The staff is always friendly and I have never had a bad meal.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were good. Always consistent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great overall visit! Food was excellent and so was the service! Will definitely be back!

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  10. GaryG

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. Service staff works very hard but not enough staff which seems to be the new normal everywhere.

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  11. TheHumanVern

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We invited our longtime friends to join us for a great evening At Samuel Slater’s combining dinner and a comedy show. Our server Kayla was fantastic and Julie and Suzette took great care of handling our reservation and tickets for the show. Thank you and we are looking forward to our next visit!

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  12. LisaA

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy to see new items on the menu. Dinner was delicious and the view is spectacular.

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  13. MarthaR

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Samuel Slater's prix fixe Valentine's Dinner menu ($69/pp) caught my eye so we made a reservation. The entire experience exceeded our expectations. Service was very attentive throughout the four-course meal. Each dish was prepared as described. Portions were generously sized; in fact we ended up taking our desserts home because we were so full from the soup/salad, appetizer and entree courses. The meals themselves were flavorful, well-executed and delicious. Standouts from the Valentine's Day menu included the Polpette (meatballs), Chicken Milanese with arugula salad; Shrimp Carbonara; Passionfruit Mousse; and Chocolate Lava Cake. Other diners gave high marks to the Chocolate and Cabernet Short Ribs with brussels spouts and bacon. We have enjoyed recent meals at Samuel Slaters for both the food and the atmosphere; I'm sure we'll return again.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The atmosphere amazing! And our server, Danielle, AMAZING!!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Surprised by the noise level and barbecue menu with lack of wine choices Everything was glazed in something

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  16. Cookie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    We were a party of 6 adults. 5 received their meals at the same time, one wasn’t ready and waited a long time to get his. He ordered chicken & waffles, chicken was dry and the waffle was burned.

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  17. Kerri

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Due to the frigid, windy weather, the power went out during the meal but the staff was very accommodating! Great experience overall!

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  18. MeaganM

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Samuel Slaters. It was recommended by a friend and we were so impressed! The food was excellent! The meat was perfectly cooked and the service was outstanding! We’ll definitely be back!

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  19. JoanP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The reservations were easy to make… service timely, cordial and excellent… the food was delicious… couldn’t ask for better!!

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  20. Mimi

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3rd time coming here & always a wonderful experience .

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  21. KathyE

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great menu selections, really good food. We had fried pickles and pierogis for appetizers, then shrimp tacos and pork chops for our meals. View of the lake was perfect. Our waitress was very attentive, friendly, and responsive. We were there for an event afterwards so having the restaurant right on site was perfect for us.

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  22. Ren1

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Will definitely go back. Waiting for the patio weather. Everything was amazing! Loved the Charlie Daniel's tributes. Best bacon Brussels sprouts ever. Waitress was awesome. Place was hoppin' and noisy for a date night but the food is sooooooo good. I recommend the Chianti wine, the pulled pork and the Charlie's Mac. 5 stars overall.

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  23. MichelleC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always great. The servers are attentive and friendly.

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  24. JakeG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for a relaxing date night, fantastic food and fun drinks!

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  25. Stef

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious. We will be going back many more times to try all the things!

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  26. Beha

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    We love Samuel Slater's - food is always very good and we love looking out at the lake while we eat!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice restaurant

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  28. Easterbrunchfor4

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our 2nd time to Samuel Slater’s and it was just as good as the first time!

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  29. DickC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food and drinks very good as was our waitress. The noise level way off the chart.

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  30. JonathanM

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating New Year's Eve at Samuel Slater's. Our waitress, Michelle, was very attentive. Our food was delicious, but one in our party was only ok with her duck dish. Afterwards, we went to see the band playing at the Samuel Slater music venue and the countdown to midnight. A great time was had by all.

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  31. JulieB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great experience, great service!! Will def return...

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  32. TerriR

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Actually loved it. Can't wait to go back. Thank you! It was a wonderful lunch

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  33. TonyaW

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The loved the look from the outside to the inside. Service was great and very friendly. The food… I had the Mac and cheese that was delicious, my husband had the pastrami Rueben which he didn’t really like because the way the pastrami was prepared. We shared the duck poutine which was soooo delicious. I would definitely recommend and go back.

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  34. KLLM

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Stuffed Haddock NYE special was superb. Stephanie took great care of us. Great experience as always!

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  35. JenfromMD

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This was a place to meet friends half-way between us. It worked out PERFECTLY! Food was awesome! Staff very accommodating and attentive. Good value! Would definitely go again!

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  36. DeniseD

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    I’m not a BBQ fan so my choice was limited. No bread was a disappointment, I had the shepherds pie and it had lots of potatoes but much meat.

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  37. BethM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is known as a summer spot because of the lake . But the inside ambiance was great . Incredible service , great drinks and the food was amazing .

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  38. KC12345

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    The ambience is beautiful and the service was great! The food….not consistent unfortunately. Not horrible but someone is really heavy on the salt. The French onion soup was all salt and not much flavor. The salmon was done perfectly but the glaze was not great. The brisket was good this time. Improved from previous visit.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cocktails were excellent, loved the pork belly taco appetizer and the duck entree was very good.

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  40. Anonymous

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Food and service were very good! Wait staff dress code - a little too casual (jeans and tee shirts). Need to be upgraded.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Samuel Slater's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 943-1639.

Samuel Slater's Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 984 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Samuel Slater's Restaurant

200 Gore Rd,, Webster, MA 01570-6815

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Exit 2 off of I-395. On route 16 at Indian Ranch.
  • Neighborhood
    Webster
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free private lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (508) 943-1639
  • Private party facilities
    Samuel Slater's is equip to host all your event needs from weddings to corporate functions to family reunions. The restaurant itself has a private dining room that can hold up to 28 people. Downstairs, the Samuel Slater's Function Hall and Waterfront Room can be used for larger events. Learn more about our event offerings at https://indianranch.com/private-events/.
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