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Emerald Rose, Billerica, MA

Emerald Rose

4.6 (710)
$30 and under
Irish
785 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for creative cocktails
Creative, delicious, and affordable cuisine served in a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere by friendly, attentive servers. For over 20 years, The Emerald Rose has set the standard for a rustic Irish Restaurant and Pub in the relaxed suburbs of Boston. Choose from our white tablecloth dining room, a seat by the fireplace in our cozy Irish Pub, or in one of our outdoor covered patios.
Our Executive Chef has created a menu with a great balance of traditional Irish favorites like Bangers and Mash, exciting new dishes like Pan-Seared Sea Scallops over Parmesan Risotto with an enticing citrus glaze, and comfort classics like our slow-roasted Top Round Pot Roast complete with Mashed Potato and Seasonal Vegetable.
Great Food, Great Value, Friendly Service and an extensive menu with something for everyone!
Come relax and enjoy.
Sláinte!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our main Dining Room overlooking the outdoor patio is available to be rented for private functions.
  • Neighborhood
    Billerica
  • Cross street
    Grove Street
  • Parking details
    Well lit and located directly behind the restaurant, just steps to the main entrance. Handicap parking available.
  • Entertainment
    Weekly live entertainment in our Pub on Saturday nights offering a broad mix of musical styles including acoustic classic rock and Irish folk music. Check our website at www.theemeraldrose.com for our current schedule. Never a cover charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 710 people are saying

Emerald Rose reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Best Overall

  • Boston Metro North

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emerald Rose boasts a "friendly and attentive" staff, with standouts like "Patty" and "Patricia," and an inviting "old time pub ambiance." The menu impresses with "outstanding" salmon and risotto dishes and perfectly cooked scallops. Guests rave about the "generous portions" and "stellar" apple crisp dessert, ensuring a memorable visit.

710 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    Greater Boston58 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been to Emerald Rose several times over the last decade. This visit did not live up to our previous experiences. The menu has a good variety and our group of four chose a variety of dishes. The turkey dinner is always a good choice, however, one friend had the sirloin steak and it half of it was fat and it had a large piece of bone in it that we never find in sirloin steak. When the friend complained to the server about it, she said she loves her steak with a lot of fat. Not good. The bread is always good, but we had to request a refill twice. The room was very loud; even the server complained about it. Even though it was only 7:30pm, the restaurant emptied out quickly; a trip to the bar was more inviting. I am wondering why the restaurant was not very crowded.

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  2. Karen

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Patty was awesome! Friendly and very attentive.

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  3. Kathleen

    Phoenix8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 3 ordered 3 different meals: salmon w/lobster risotto (outstanding!), pan seared haddock w/risotto (delicious!) and steak tips (slightly overcooked, but so tender). Everything was wonderful. Service is outstanding. Never rush you.

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  4. Jan

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, friendly staff, old time pub ambience.

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  5. Billiejo

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the service was awesome. Our server Patti was fantastic! Food and drinks tasted great and the price was super reasonable.

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  6. Joseph

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    my brother introduced me to Emerald Rose several years ago, and it's my favorite place to go. I like the menu but the price on the scallops kinda shocks you. I got 5 scallops, for 35 dollars, yikes. I'm still hungry. But the service is great, the food is good, what else can you ask for"

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  7. Patricia VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent variety with superb service. Love the armsphere at Emerald Rose.

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  8. Craig VIP

    Greater Boston34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's always a pleasure to dine here. Nice, quiet atmosphere and very pleasant, engaging service. Nice variety on the menu.

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  9. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent corn beef dinner for St. Patrick's Day. Would highly recommend. Restaurant was busy especially the bar area.

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  10. Joan

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a meal -late lunch -during St. Patrick's Day weekend. Our server, Patricia, was delightful, the portions were generous and the apple crisp dessert was stellar

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FAQs

Emerald Rose offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 667-0500.

Emerald Rose is rated 4.6 stars by 710 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 4 times today
Google Map for Emerald Rose

785 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grove Street
  • Neighborhood
    Billerica
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Well lit and located directly behind the restaurant, just steps to the main entrance. Handicap parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Weekly live entertainment in our Pub on Saturday nights offering a broad mix of musical styles including acoustic classic rock and Irish folk music. Check our website at www.theemeraldrose.com for our current schedule. Never a cover charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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