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Specialty Bar and Grill, Holden, MA

Specialty Bar and Grill

4.5
4.5
150 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 829-5858
  • Website
    https://www.specialtysandwich.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For Catering information. Please contact the manager.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the manager for Private Event information.
  • Location
    624 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520
  • Neighborhood
    Worcester
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 150 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Kid-friendly

  • Central and Western MA

    Hot spot

  • Central and Western MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central and Western MA

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central and Western MA

    Lively

  • Central MA

    Kid-friendly

  • Central MA

    Hot spot

  • Central MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central MA

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central MA

    Lively

150 Reviews

  1. Andypie

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Love eating on the deck. Great for a spur of the moment casual date.

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  2. KaraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prompt service, great hamburger and fries, and a wonderful cocktail - all around a wonderful dining experience on the outdoor patio.

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  3. ElsieN

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The fact that this reservation was made at the end of June, and to know that the restaurant was closed for vacation during this week was absurd. It would've been nice to know this in advance before 6 people headed out to the location to find out its closed. Or, at least have the Open Table system not allow to process a reservation. I'm surprised no one is the restaurant didn't pick up on this reservation.

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  4. JayeG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It was only loud because they had a band there....BUT the band was awesome!!!!

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  5. RebeccaP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent for a casual evening outdoors, while listening to music. Good food, nice selection of drinks.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We found this place after being at a brewery in Danvers that said this place in Holden sometimes had them on draft. Didn’t happen to have Twisted Fate on draft when we made it here but incredible beer list! Nice vibe and we enjoyed the selection of beers we tried. We’ll definitely be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Nothing to comment - we enjoy coming weekly for trivia!

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  8. DianeB

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice place. Good food and good selection and prices

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  9. MarD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Short staffed but still no reason to wait 90 minutes and never even get to order a meal. individual server seemed to be the problem

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  10. Girlsnite

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Band was a bit too loud hard to have conversation with friends. Pizza and drinks were delicious! Bartender was great!

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  11. Jupie

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Friendly, great service and food!

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  12. BrianM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, atmosphere, service and wait staff we will go back

    1 person found this helpful

  13. Girlsnite

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I really enjoyed it however I do believe they forgot to actually “reserve” the table but fortunately there was one table left.

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  14. PeterA

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe, nice people, good value on food and drinks.

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  15. JoanneB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a burger there now twice, best burger I’ve ever had, both times.

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  16. StephanieC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We shared a lovely September evening dinner on the patio with friends. Watched the sun go down plus love the outdoor heaters!

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  17. WendyL

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to enjoy a local band on the patio. The apps were great and the beer selection is always extensive.

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  18. luv2eat

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A family favorite! Always courteous service. No one ever leaves disappointed.

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  19. TomH

    Chicago

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Menu is unique, appraling, and always pleasing. Like most testaurants they need more staff and customets some patience, but when the music is live classic rock Who Cares!!??!!

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  20. JenniferT

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The hostess was able to seat us 15 mins prior to our reservation-super happy about that. Music was really good-a little loud so had to raise our voices to keep conversation going when they played but having live music, on a beautiful summer night on a gorgeous deck was priceless. Waitress was kind & attentive; food was delicious.

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  21. HannahP

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Despite allowing me to make a reservation they weren't open. There was a bizarre sign on the door saying dine in was "possible" but both doors were closed and locked with no one in sight.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    The food was gross. Been there twice and BOTH times the food was ho

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  23. Doug

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    made reservations seated on time waited 20 minutes, no waitress showed up even after talking top the hostess. left and went to kyoto

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  24. 3kids

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    Have been to Specialty Bar and Grill numerous times and always thought it was a great casual place. However, the last 2 times I was there, I was really disappointed. I feel the quality of the food is not what it used to be. One of my favorites was their roast beef sandwich. Last time I ordered it , it was way overcooked and tasteless. Service started fine on my last visit, but it became crowded and our server was very difficult to find when we wanted to request other items. I would rate it now as only an average restaurant and I won’t be hurrying back!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great outdoor spot with live music and the game on outside! It was our first time there and we will definitely make this a regular spot now. Food and service was awesome! Thank you for making our evening so great!

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  26. Chris

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Service was slow & food way overpriced. Overall the ambience was good with the entertainment of the saxophone player.

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  27. Mike

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great service and food as always. Prices have increased significantly since last year, which is expected given everything going on.

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  28. HeatherD

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    HIDDEN GEM!! Made reservations , to be safe. We sat on the deck, beautiful! Waitstaff was on point & friendly. Ordered Philly Steak & Cheese Egg Rolls , Shrimp Cocktail & Cuban Sandwich , All AMAZING. And the Beer Selection Is Mindblowing ! We will be back!

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  29. amyD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We arrived for our reservation and the restaurant was closed.

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  30. PaulK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good sandwiches and pizza along a great selection of craft beers. Looking for a casual experience .you can't go wrong.

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  31. LauraR

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It is a very busy place. I recommend doing a reservation if you are planning to go in busy hours. It’s a good place for the family but it’s loud too

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good beer selection , steak & cheese rolls were delicious.

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  33. GeorgeM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The waitress told us it was her first nite. She did great.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great friends, great music!

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  35. MargaretD

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great neighborhood place to grab a bite

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I had fish tacos. They were good. For an appetizer we had cheesy bacon fries. They had plenty of cheese and were quite filling. My husband had the fish and chips. The fish portion was small. Overall, our dining experience was good. Unfortunately our appetizers came out at the same time as dinner. That was a bit disappointing. You can not read the specials muni from the table.

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  37. PamelaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, Great food! The band was fabulous!

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  38. PieHole

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The band was amazing and the guitar player very good looking

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    overall2food4service3ambience2
    I made sure when I made the reservation it was not for outdoor dining. When I got there I was told the inside was full and could only seat us outside. It was cold even with the propane heaters. I was so cold I did not get a beverage as I did not want to feel any colder. One person in the group only had a sweatshirt. I luckily wore a light coat over my sweatshirt and my mother wore a winter type coat by chance. It was a 6.30pm reservation and no one cared that we were uncomfortable with the temperature. They need to make sure to either hold tables indoors for reservations or make sure that it is stated the reservation is for outdoor sitting only.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is consistently good, excellent selection of beers. Adam is always entertaining behind the bar.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Specialty Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 829-5858.

Specialty Bar and Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 150 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 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Specialty Bar and Grill

624 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Worcester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.specialtysandwich.com/
  • Phone number
    (508) 829-5858
  • Catering
    For Catering information. Please contact the manager.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the manager for Private Event information.
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