West on Centre

Name: West on Centre
Address: 1732 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, United States, 02132
Telephone: (617) 323-4199
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

748 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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West on Centre is an 300 seat restaurant and bar located on Centre Street in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood. West features a main dining room with open kitchen, classic mahogany bar, and relaxing lounge area with fireplace. The goal at West is to create a neighborhood meeting place that combines style, friendliness, great food and drinks that makes it the perfect night out with friends, neighbors, or just the two of you. Featuring a private dining area, chef's table, and open fireplace, West serves up casual American food, creative cocktails, and offers an affordable wine list. West on Centre has a 50 person private event room with patio.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(617) 323-4199
Website
http://www.westoncentreboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Matthews
Private party facilities
With capacity for up to 100 guests one of our 3 spaces are sure to be the perfect venue for any occasion worth celebrating.
Private party contact
Eleanor Greene: (617) 323-4199

Location
1732 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132
Neighborhood
West Roxbury
Cross street
Belgrade Ave
Parking details
None
Public transit
MBTA bus routes 35, 36, 37, 38 all stop at our front door.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Halloumi Cheese Sticks$12.00
arugula pesto, pomodoro sauce
Lollipop Chicken Wings$14.00
teriyaki, bbq, buffalo or old bay seasoning
Blackened Fish Tacos$13.00
mango salsa, cilantro lime crema, pico de gallo, cabbage-carrot slaw, cotija cheese, grilled corn tortillas
Homemade Guacamole$9.00
Crispy Calamari$14.00
Point Judith, RI sliced cherry & banana peppers, roasted garlic & lemon aioli
Chicken & Lemon Grass Potstickers$13.00
ginger slaw, toasted sesame seeds, green onions, sweet chili glaze
Mexican Street Corn$9.00
Chipotle aioli, cilantro lime crema, cotija
Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla$13.00
chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheddar jack cheese
Zucchini Chips$9.00
panko breaded, tangy herb aioli

Salads

add grilled or crispy chicken breast $6 - salmon fillet* or grilled shrimp $10 - bbq tenderloin steak tips* $8 - burrata $5

Grilled or Crispy Chicken Caesar**$14.00
Watermelon & Feta$13.00
organic arugula, red onion, cucumber, toasted macadamia nuts, lemon vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale & Quinoa$13.00
cranberries, red & white quinoa, toasted hazelnuts, parmesan cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette
Southwest Chipotle Chicken Chopped**$15.00
applewood smoked bacon, guacamole, tomatoes, corn, red onion, jack cheese, romaine lettuce, crispy flour tortillas strips, roasted garlic buttermilk ranch dressing, chipotle aioli

Entrees

Baked Haddock**$20.00
George's bank, ma. Ritz cracker topping, creamy mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables
Beer Battered Fish N' Chips$19.00
George's bank, ma. Hand cut fries, house slaw, tartar sauce
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$27.00
George's bank, ma. Sweet corn risotto, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, pecorino romano, tarragon lemon sauce
Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon$23.00
orzo succotash, zucchini, lima beans, summer squash, corn, red peppers, ginger miso caramel
Cauliflower Gnocchi$18.00
mushrooms, spinach, almond cream sauce, crushed red pepper
Grilled BBQ Tenderloin Steak Tips*$24.00
creamy mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, crispy onion strings
Bolognese$19.00
beef brisket, braised lamb, sweet pork sausage, pecorino romano
Arugula Pesto Primavera$18.00
cherry tomatoes, green peas, broccoli, green beans, asparagus, penne pasta, basil, pecorino romano
Buddha Bowl$19.00
summer squash, zucchini, grilled asparagus, baby spinach, marinated chickpeas, quinoa, sliced avocado, green onions, spicy Thai peanut sauce, toasted sesame seed

Fire Grilled Pizza

Margherita$12.00
fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, pomodoro, pecorino romano
Pepperoni$14.00
pomodoro, mozzarella, pecorino romano
Chipotle Chicken$15.00
avocado, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli
Summer Vegetable$15.00
zucchini, yellow squash, corn, basil, summer tomatoes, red onions, cashew cream sauce

Sandwiches

Served with pickles & a choice of fries, coleslaw or mashed potato. Substitute sweet potato or truffle fries $1, garden salad, caesar salad, $2. Add applewood smoked bacon, avocado, or fresh guacamole $2

Tuscan Chicken Sandwich**$14.00
prosciutto, baby arugula, parmesan pesto, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, griddled ciabatta bun
West Veggie Burger**$14.00
baby spinach & mushroom patty, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, griddled wheat Kaiser bun
Mexican Chicken Burger**$14.00
guacamole, cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato griddled sesame-poppy bun
West Burger* **$15.00
applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, crispy battered onion rings, griddled sesame-poppy bun
Cape Cod Rachel**$14.00
buttermilk battered Georges Bank haddock, swiss cheese, coleslaw, thousand island dressing, griddled sesame-poppy bun
Crispy BBQ Chicken Sandwich**$15.00
applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, house slaw, lettuce, Carolina bbq sauce, griddled ciabatta bun, hand cut fries, bread & butter pickles

Sides

Mixed Vegetables$5.00
green beans, carrots, broccoli
Side Salad$6.00
mixed greens or caesar
Grilled Asparagus$5.00

What 748 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

748 Reviews

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MichaelL
Greater Boston
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is consistently good, providing great food and great service. Our server was attentive and friendly. Our food came out of the kitchen quickly and was well prepared. One of the salads did not include the grilled chicken that was ordered. The server politely apologized and brought it out a few minutes later.
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LindaS
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the best Beet and Goat cheese salad I ever had. Delicious!
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CATHYL
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our server was wonderful, very attentive and friendly. Menu has plenty of options and the portions are good. Sunday night in the summer is a great time to be there because it's a bit quieter.
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annettej
Greater Boston
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience2
Service was great. Excellent varied choices on. Good food.Noisy.
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BCchic2001
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at West for brunch and it was so nice! There was a nice variety of menu selections available and very reasonably priced. Staff was also very nice and friendly!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was nice and quiet when I arrived, but several large parties showed up shortly there after! Lol. I got the West on Centre burger, which is one of their flagship dishes. I highly recommend it, as well as the calamari starter.
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Vince
Greater Boston
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant did a great job accommodating my large party of 12 people. Food was served quickly, and everyone enjoyed their meals.
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KathyE
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, nice vibe. Been in a handful of times and its always consistent food and service. Always enjoyable experience.
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Indira
Greater Boston
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent! They went above and beyond when I told them I had a shellfish allergy. They made my dining experience truly memorable! Will go back again!!
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RichB2405
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Superb service.
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BostonDeb
Greater Boston
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Southwest Chipolte Chicken Salad. It was excellent!
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CarolineC
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good vibe with excellent service. Excellent selection of food and beer. Will return.
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Didi
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience. The food was delicious with options for all dietary needs. The waiter was outstanding - attentive without hovering. I’d surely go back again!
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wizzie
Greater Boston
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
It's always good and it's close to home. I recommend it.
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MaryB
Greater Boston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great for lunch or drinks! This was my first time visiting this restaurant and it was on the recommendation of my son who used to live in “Rozzi”. It was close to where I needed to be. Our server, Emily C was fantastic and our Tuscan Chicken Sandwiches were delicious! I was not happy about being charged $3.00 for SODA WATER. It’s water with carbonation. We ate in the bar area which had a nice fire lit in the fireplace. Really nice as the day was cold and raw. The music level was definitely a bit loud for a moderate lunch crowd. I will definitely eat here again in three months when I’m back in the area for another appointment the nearby hospital which is only five minutes away.
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Debris
Greater Boston
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Valentines Day dinner at West on Centre was wonderful! Our server Chris was attentive and efficient. The food was great. We shared the fried Artichoke hearts appetizer with the lemon and caper remoulade- fabulous! It should be a regular menu item. We want to have it again.- soon. We both had the Filet of Sole stuffed with crabmeat with the lobster sauce. Perfection, and it came with lobster pieces that were cooked perfectly. Such a treat. The Sole was delicious and full of crabmeat. The sauce was yummy. We can’t wait to go back. This wonderful neighborhood place just gets better and better!
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OlgaH
Greater Boston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
The four of us were squeezed into a small table right on the edge of a function, and the noise level was high (had requested a quiet table with the reservation). The host was somewhat sarcastic when I asked for a better table (didn't get it). Prices expensive for quality of the food and the drinks (for example, Bloody Mary was watered down and had no celery or olive).
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ColleenP
Greater Boston
130 reviews
vip
4.0
130 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed my breakfast here. What a delicious eggs benedict. I also love the blood orange mimosa that is available. Fast service and very good food is always a hit with me. can't wait to come back again!
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KimG
Key West
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Book it every chance I can - as my husband likes the menu variety.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Been coming here for years, it’s a solid cornerstone in our brunch rotation. Service was spectacular, our waitress was hilarious and had such a great vibe. Drinks were great, and the food delicious! We missed the scallions that used to come with the home fries and my steak was definitely med-well rather than med-rare but was still very tender, juicy and flavorful so I didn’t mention it, same with my friends burger, but they would’ve been even better had it been cooked properly. A wonderful time none-the-less!
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MaryK
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Out to dinner with a friend. Dinner and salad was delicious. I got the scallops, she got the cod. We both really enjoyed. Waiter was great but forgot about us at end. We had to ask for more water. Food is always good here. Neither one of us had a cocktail. We split a salad and both got an entree. Bill was $74.00
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SusanM
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was great! Always have a nice experience here
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Layla
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite hang- out! Food is always reliably good, great service and friendly faces.
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MarianneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great brunch Fast service good waiter very attentive .Would definitely recommend to friends an family
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SusanneM
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience4
We had a nice brunch date with friends however we were hoping for a better brunch menu. It was a basic order breakfast or lunch off the menu. The service was very good.
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EmilyH
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
We enjoyed a lovely dinner with our family. The menu offers something for everyone. Everything we ordered was prepared very well.
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enaj
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
Excellent menu, service and food but the noise level was astonishing!
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JudithK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Consistently reliable as to food and service. I had the salmon with roasted vegetables and it was good size, nicely seasoned. Would recommend.
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Rarphantom
Greater Boston
134 reviews
vip
3.0
134 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
Nice local feel and decent food. The buffalo chicken sandwich was good as was the fish sandwich. Good for our business lunch. Definitely worth trying if you haven’t been.
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RobertK
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience3
Very good food with ample portions at a fair price....at the kind of local spot that makes the Boston area such a great place to live!
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Vince
Greater Boston
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice neighborhood restaurant with excellent food and service.
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JaneO
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great Taken in time food delish! Thank you!
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Howie
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Nice local restaurant. Food, drinks and atmosphere is good!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the seasonal specials and service was outstanding. My son has a food allergy and the staff not only went to great lengths to ensure the food was safe but when they confirmed he could eat the delicious complimentary fresh mini muffins the manager gave him a whole box to go so he could enjoy them for breakfast before school! So thoughtful and definitely made our day!
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tndk
Greater Boston
193 reviews
vip
5.0
193 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great night at West. There's no other place we would want to go on our anniversary. Thank you Chris as always and a very special thank you to Eleanor!!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience3
I’ve been to West many times before and really enjoyed it, this trip was not the best. I hope it was just an off night. I ordered the chopped southwest salad, which comes with guacamole on it, I got maybe a tablespoon worth of brown colored guacamole. Previous trips there’s been a decent size portion of guacamole on the salad. Another person at the table ordered the Chicken Milanese which looked a bit burnt. After digging in she found the chicken to be pretty dry/overcooked. I forgot they do trivia on Sunday, which makes the already loud restaurant even worse, so it’s a bit hard to hear each other and have conversations. The waitress was very nice and attentive.
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KimG
Key West
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
West on Centre is quickly becoming my favorite go-to. I gave 4 stars for ambience only because there were a lot of young children (some crying) a the time we ate - early 5:45pm (which is great for families). I never plan far enough ahead to get a prime time! But I will from now on, and at those times, it's past bedtime.
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KMac
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great, food was good and the prices were fair and reasonable. Nice atmosphere
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mystery
Greater Boston
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We (a party of four) went for brunch, and the breakfast burritos, ahi tuna and poached eggs were excellent. My salmon burger was not as good as others I've had- a bit bland and the salmon was (I think) farm-raised and not really fresh-tasting. The drinks were fine if a bit overpriced for the amount given. Service was fairly good although we had to wait a while to order (it wasn't busy) and our water glasses were not always refilled. However we had a nice table near a window and the parking was easy.
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raypfeiffer
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant environment, nice menu, including both gluten-free and vegetarian options, and the food was delicious.
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FAQs

West on Centre offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 323-4199.

West on Centre is rated 4.7 stars by 748 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

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1732 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132

Additional information

Cross street
Belgrade Ave
Neighborhood
West Roxbury
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
MBTA bus routes 35, 36, 37, 38 all stop at our front door.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Matthews
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.westoncentreboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 323-4199
Private party facilities
With capacity for up to 100 guests one of our 3 spaces are sure to be the perfect venue for any occasion worth celebrating.
Private party contact
Eleanor Greene: (617) 323-4199

West on Centre

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers*

Halloumi Cheese Sticks$12.00

Lollipop Chicken Wings$14.00

Blackened Fish Tacos$13.00

Homemade Guacamole$9.00

Crispy Calamari$14.00

Chicken & Lemon Grass Potstickers$13.00

Mexican Street Corn$9.00

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla$13.00

Zucchini Chips$9.00

Salads

Grilled or Crispy Chicken Caesar**$14.00

Watermelon & Feta$13.00

Tuscan Kale & Quinoa$13.00

Southwest Chipotle Chicken Chopped**$15.00

Entrees

Baked Haddock**$20.00

Beer Battered Fish N' Chips$19.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$27.00

Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon$23.00

Cauliflower Gnocchi$18.00

Grilled BBQ Tenderloin Steak Tips*$24.00

Bolognese$19.00

Arugula Pesto Primavera$18.00

Buddha Bowl$19.00

Fire Grilled Pizza

Margherita$12.00

Pepperoni$14.00

Chipotle Chicken$15.00

Summer Vegetable$15.00

Sandwiches

Tuscan Chicken Sandwich**$14.00

West Veggie Burger**$14.00

Mexican Chicken Burger**$14.00

West Burger* **$15.00

Cape Cod Rachel**$14.00

Crispy BBQ Chicken Sandwich**$15.00

Sides

Mixed Vegetables$5.00

Side Salad$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$5.00

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FAQs

Does West on Centre offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is West on Centre restaurant rated?

Is West on Centre currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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