Baramor

One of my go-to spots in Newton Centre! Always a reliable choice for a hearty meal and a perfectly made drink. The ‘Superbird’ sandwich is a must-try -- like Thanksgiving dinner in a handheld. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and consistently excellent food. Highly recommend!

I went here for the first time. I went alone and sat at the bar. Service was quick and friendly. I enjoy the selection on their menu. I was intrigued by their Pour for Charity beer, I didn’t get it because I knew I wouldn’t like it but it’s a great idea. I got their Black bean burger and I really enjoyed it! I ordered a side of chipotle mayo, which really stepped it up. The restaurant was cozy, the TVs weren’t distracting but still a great place to watch sports. I noticed they also have outdoor seating for when it’s warmer.

Baramor is a restaurant that checks all the boxes; warm atmosphere, amazing food, and excellent service. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is welcoming and lively without being overwhelming. The menu has a great balance of creative dishes and comfort food items. The drinks are equally impressive, with a thoughtful selection of cocktails and local beers. The outdoor seating area is a real highlight, offering a beautiful and comfortable setting to enjoy a meal while soaking up the charm of Newton Centre. It’s a great neighborhood spot to relax and unwind.

Baramor is hands down one of the go-to spot in Newton. The food is always great, the cocktails are some of the best around, and the atmosphere has that perfect buzz — young professionals, neighbors, friends all in one place. What sets it apart is the owner, who’s as kind and community-focused as they come, always finding ways to support local nonprofits. It’s more than just a restaurant — it’s a place you actually want to be.

Great food and drinks, friendly staff, and fun atmosphere! The buffalo chicken spring rolls are a MUST order. Will definitely be coming back and bringing a group!

Rude bar server. Grabbed a drink from a guest and threw it away because guest came with it. Didn't give guest a choice to consume it and then come back. The food was also sub par for bar food. Below average. Dark setting. No ambiance. Poor decor on patio. Like you're eating on the road as cars wizz by. It's not your " No Outside Drink " policy but your " Inside " employee that should be thrown out. Yes this was a social event. People were drinking and became giddy. Did not say anything to ruin the evening.

Baramor is my favorite spot in Newton Centre! Great food and drink options and best of all pup friendly! They host a lot variety of events and are involved in the community, definitely worth checking out!

A very yummy lunch. My little one enjoyed his Mac and cheese. It was a large portion for him. The lobster roll was good but small. I have seen bigger ones for that price. The steak frites was good but also a small piece. The chicken picatta was a god portion. There weren’t many people there so I can’t say anything about the atmosphere. They do have outdoor tables.

Great Vibe... great place to watch the B's and have a beer.. love the pull for charity idea too.

I was in for drinks on a weeknight last week. I have to give them credit for an unusual beer menu, in a good way. Not the standard rotation. I had a Jack's Abby lager in a can; my friend had cider on tap! We got parm fries, which were excellent and well portioned. The wings were a 3/5: not bad, not great. The menu looks improved from Covid, so I'll be back to try the burger.

A very yummy lunch. My little one enjoyed his Mac and cheese. It was a large portion for him. The lobster roll was good but small. I have seen bigger ones for that price. The steak frites was good but also a small piece. The chicken picatta was a god portion. There weren't many people there so I can't say anything about the atmosphere. They do have outdoor tables.

Great food, great cocktails, and really stellar service! We came on a Friday night with our toddler. They seated us immediately and our server Adam was SO thoughtful and speedy. 10/10 would recommend!

Service was excellent and almost immediate for a beautiful Saturday night. Outdoor seating sits on the road blocked off by concrete blocks, so not the nicest decor but they try to make it fun with lights. We ordered poutine and arancini and Buffalo chicken dip and the bam bam cauliflower. Arancini and poutine were good although super super salty. The cauliflower had a very interesting sauce that's either love or hate. The Buffalo chicken dip was lukewarm and absolutely drenched in blue cheese.

One star only cause cant seem to leave negative stars. Have been here a few times now since it replaced its previous bar (and seems to not have not replaced/upgraded anything since the last place several years ago) and has been bad each time but latest visit was particularly horrible. Was ignored like was presence was inconvenient to the staff. One kid def did not seem old enough to be working the bar, another one seemed high (legal now in MA, admittedly). Another guy just wandered back and forth from outside. Then after finally got to make my order, they still got it wrong! And didnt ask if needed more water or another drink despite my food being hot/spicy and clearly sitting there with two empty glasses for like half an hour. Then let me pay via one of those card machines and gave me a smirk when still left "only" 20 percent (the lowest option of three, lol!) Since was so glad to be leaving said a hearty positive "thank you!" on way out, met by dead silence. Never write reviews like this know this prob wont even get seen am just writing to vent. But please dont patronize this place so hopefully it can close soon and somewhere half-decent can open instead. How hard is it to mess up a casual pub concept with no real competition around and in one of most wealthy zip codes in the nation? Good grief Charlie Brown!

I had the unfortunate experience of dining at BarAMor in Newton Center recently, and I must say, I was thoroughly unimpressed. The restaurant's prime location, right across from the subway line, is the only positive aspect of this establishment. A group of friends and I decided to give this place a try for dinner, and it turned out to be a decision we would come to regret. We ordered steak tips, expecting them to be cooked rare, as requested, but what we received were well-done hockey pucks. The salmon dish, while passable, was on the drier side, lacking the flavors and tenderness one would expect from a decent restaurant. Even the children in our group were dissatisfied with the offerings from the kids' menu, which is never a good sign. The abysmal service at this restaurant is something worth noting. We were seated for a good 15-20 minutes before anyone bothered to acknowledge our presence. After finally getting the server's attention, he took our drink orders but then informed us that we'd have to wait an additional 20 minutes before he could take our food orders due to the kitchen being busy. In about 30 minutes our food orders were finally taken, and we sat impatiently for almost an hour to receive our meals, which, as previously mentioned, were far from satisfying. The only redeeming quality of BarAMor is its selection of unique drinks, especially beer, which was the only aspect of the evening that didn't disappoint. If you're in the mood for some good drinks and perhaps some fries, and don't care about the service, this place might suffice. However, if you're looking for a decent meal, ambiance, and attentive service, I strongly recommend you look elsewhere. Fortunately, there are plenty of better dining options in the area, so do yourself a favor and avoid the disappointment that BarAMor has to offer.

Went there several nights ago and had a pretty decent time. Friendly staff and convenient location, especially if you take the green line or were to park in the area during the later hours. This establishment was a nice lil spot for food, cocktails, and comforts. However, even though the food was tasty, it was definitely on the pricy side compared to some of the other spots I've been. Drinks were pretty standard and great, pretty fair-priced when compared to what you get when you visit other poses for drinks. As for the food... *The salmon croquettes were definitely on the drier side, but were pretty decent when accompanied by the sauce. I likely wouldn't get it again because of the dryness and the portion size. *The poutine was spot-on for my poutine cravings that night. The steak was cooked pretty well as it was not only juicy and tender, but also quite flavorful - plus, it accompanied the gravy, fries, and cheese curds better than I expected. Also, props to the cheese for holding out quite well when attempting a small cheese pull. It held out great *The BaM Burger was the star of the show during that night. Sure, being able to have poutine is quite nice when having a few drinks, but nothing beats a good ol' burger to me after a long day after work. Though it's pretty much your typical burger that you can find at many good establishments, the mango habanero glaze and smoked gouda give it a nice touch, leaving my belly feeling pretty satisfied at the end of the day. All in all, I'd at the very least probably come back for the drinks, if not to try out more of what they've got to offer for food.

Baramor is a cute neighborhood spot in Newton. If you read the reviews on here, it'll help you know what to order and what not to order. Food * Bang Bang Cauliflower was spicy and very good * Meat and cheese board was not sophisticated but a good suburbs portion, not the city portion of $22 for 3 pieces of cheese * Loaded Nachos has a nice cheese sauce. It came out cold (even before I started taking pictures...lol) so our server put them back in the warmer for us Drinks * What the Elf was chocolatey and yummy * Negroni was also good (not a Negroni fan but I think you'd like this one if you are) * Cold-blooded was good: sweet and sippable Atmosphere is cozy, perfect for the current winter season. Great for sports fans wanting to watch the game Service was really good-- no complaints.

Food and service were good. So glad outdoor seating still available. We had deep-fried French toast and chicken as well as pouting. Spicy maple syrup was too spicy for me.

Not upscale, but what a lovely , friendly comfortable neighborhood place. Stopped by for a burger this evening. First time we'd been. The bartender who also served us was really nice, and the burgers were really fantastic!

Service was okay, only sat at the bar. The annoying point was the suggested tip amounts, 20,22 and 25%. I typically tend to tip no less than 20%, but I can't say the service or food was worth that. Even though there is an option for a custom amount, this presented to you is very presumptuous. Just my opinion.

Baramor is a great neighborhood pub. This was our first visit. They are next to the Green Line trolly station and there is plenty of public parking. Baramor has outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. The inside is cozy with plenty of seating. We sat at the bar and had dinner and drinks. The bartender was friendly and attentive. They have TVs in the bar seating area for the games. The burgers were delicious and so were their homemade potato chips. We will be back again to try other dishes.

Ordered the truffle fries. Turned out to be a pile of soggy fries that tasted like they had been heated up after sitting in the fridge for a few days. Service was slow as well.

2.5 stars. I get it, profit margins in restaurants and bars are razor thin. But I paid 10 dollars for a draft beer, and our "shareable poutine" portion was just too small for what we paid for. My girlfriends chicken sandwich was comically small for the price. Flavors were good, and so was service. But there are so many more gastropub/new American bars and restaurants that I think I have much more to offer. The Local has more space, food options and better portions. I want to like this place. But I never feel compensated for getting small portions for big prices.

Want a local place to do well, yet everytime we go, we say "never again." Our server was a disaster; got things wrong, she was unpleasant. Kitchen-to-table crew was excellent. Drinks were watered down. How do you mess up a vodka tonic twice? Skip specialty cocktails too, they clearly skimp on ingredients. Food was fine, typical bar stuff. Skip, the nachos: a tray of chips with barely any toppings, which were meh. The bang bang cauliflower was the only item worth mentioning (flavorful, not spicy). The menu offers a list of poutine, but only had one kind that night. It's a nice spot to sit outside, but the meal and drinks are lacking. Maybe charge more instead of skimping on quality.

Wanted to try this place since it changed names. I'm not an IPA fan and that was all they had on tap, besides maybe one cider. I asked for anything else , but it seems I had to go with a can if I didn't want IPA. Ok, so maybe beer isn't their thing. Rolled the dice on a Sangria. It was so sweet, it tasted like Hawaiian Fruit Punch you drank as a kid. Could not finish. Ordered the Brussel sprouts appetizer. Not bad. Maybe a 4 out of 5. Server was polite enough. But $30 later for a Sangria and some Brussels sprouts. Yikes. Probably won't return

We had a large group and they treated us super well with taking all our orders and getting our food in a timely manner. The nachos are really good and feed a lot. The cauliflower was super good. I would also recommend the truffle fries!!

We had the duck l'orange. The conservationists would be happy because there were barely five tiny pieces of duck with plate filled by mashed potatoes and spinach. Good draught beer.

5 stars for dog-friendly-ness alone. Baramor hosts regular dog-specific nights on their good-sized patio with all kinds of fun extras and menu items just for pups, and it's a real treat to be able to dine and drink with our dog (unlike a certain capital city, ahem City-of-Boston-please-do-better). Service was welcoming and attentive. Drink-wise, Baramor hits all the notes- they have their own house beer from True North (a NEIPA) as well as a rotating charity brew, and have a few others on draft plus cans (right now is heavy on the IPAs though so be warned), plus a fun cocktail menu. Food-wise, their menu has something for everyone- pizzas, sandwiches, tacos, bowls, steak, pasta, lots of choices for individuals or to share. Food-wise, their truffle fries were crispy and delicious, and the popcorn shrimp was coated in a cornmeal batter and fried with jalapenos which gave it a crispy and slightly spicy feel. I did notice some kind of condensation collecting at the bottom of the vessel, and towards the end the batter was coming off the shrimp, so it wasn't a slam dunk- similarly, dining companions weren't a big fan of the fish tacos, and the buttermilk chicken sandwich was fried perfectly but could use some kind of sauce to give it flavor. So, bit of a mixed bag. This was our first dining experience post-vaccine, and the welcoming atmosphere and staff at Baramor (for humans as well as dogs) made it a good one. Would be happy to return.

Baramor has great outdoor dining in the summer! And it is beyond wonderful that dogs are welcome. Plus, the "Barkamor" events are amazing. Service is fantastic-responsive and friendly. One suggestion-put turkey burgers and veggie or impossible burgers on your menu. I have a feeling they would be popular.

Still a great local hang -- love their outdoor patio area & all the events they do. Fun cocktails, highly recommend the bam bam cauliflower appetizer!

Something went horribly wrong with their Nashville Hot chicken. It was dried out, burnt skin and sauceless on stale bread. Really wanted to like this local place with great reviews. It is sad when you pay twenty dollars for a chicken sandwich that in no way compares to a five dollar ChiK Fil A sandwich. The quality control is abysmal! Look at the pictures, it never should have left the kitchen in it's burned state! The description on the menu says "Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Double-breaded chicken thigh, house-made habanero hot sauce, pickles, Texas toast" There were only two small pickles and absolutely no hot sauce! It was so DRY! Horrible experience!

This pandemic has caused me to make rash decision. When playing the 'what do you want to eat game', I go rogue and surprise my husband. That's how we ended up ordering from Baramor. I enjoyed the summertime salad with chicken. It was super tasty, I don't even like arugula but they had me enjoying it! The pickled onions were surprisingly spicy. Not a great surprise for me. But husband enjoyed them as a compliment to his 'Mor burger. He really enjoyed the habanero pineapple chutney. Burger was cooked as requested. Main courses get 4 out of five. Now.... for the star of the show.... Brussels Sprouts. Is this supposed to be plural? Brussel Sprout? Whatever, they shouldn't taste that good. The mix of feta, sunflower and the drizzle of flavor. DAMN. I seriously enjoyed them and speared the last one. They can't be healthy. But I'm telling myself they are. They definitely get a 5 star.

Super easy bar for watching soccer and eating wings, fried spicy cauliflower (bam bam) and crispy Brussel sprouts. I'd have taken a food photo if we didn't eat it all really fast.

Awesome place to have a private party, the back room is perfect and the bartenders are amazing!

Meh. Fair burger, hair in my fries (disgusting), my son's pasta had cold tomato sauce poured on top, my husband's 'flatbread' was just a thin, semi-gross pizza. Service wasn't great. Won't be back.

Oh my god it's amazing. They have the best Poutines and The dessert is crazy. WOW. Servers are nice and sweet. Also it's so cute and quaint.

We loved it here so much we decided to come back a second time in less than two weeks. We enjoyed savory Buffalo chicken wings, steak frites, and a burger. However I'm knocking off two stars based on what I came across when I went to use the restroom. We dined there at 4pm and the trash was overflowing with paper towels and scattered on the floor in the women's restroom. There was no soap in the wall dispenser nor in the bottle of softsoap on the sink. It's pretty disgusting that there's evidence that the bathroom hasn't been cleaned in a few days and who knows how long the soap was empty. And this is during a pandemic..... I told our waitress that there was no soap and she said she would get right on it. She went downstairs to fill the soap but didn't know how to and had to ask a co-worker to do it. The wall dispenser was eventually filled but the empty softsoap remained at the sink, trash not emptied, or the used paper towels not picked up from the floor. As great at the food and beer choices are here this was definitely a dealbreaker for me and I'm not sure I'll be back because of it.

Some of the worst service I have ever received. Right off the bat, hostess was rude. Was not even spoken to from a waiter for over 20 min after seated (15 min after our reservation). Food was not good at all, way over priced for poor food. Service took almost 2 hours to receive our meal. Spicy chicken sandwich was over fried, felt like there was a bone in it. And way too spicy to enjoy. Drinks were subpar and over priced (also took 45 min for one drink)

First off wicked cute brick inside. A little courtyard a little dive bar a little homey. I am a big fan of the fact that they have a charity beer where $3 of it goes to a charity that they specify. Makes picking a beer when you just need a drink easy and makes me feel better about de-stressing after work!! Menu looked amazing though I didn't order anything, there were vegan, vegetarian, and gluten sensitivity markings next to many items so it has food for everyone, which isn't always easy to find in one place!! Besides that, the events held all look very fun! The bartender was really nice!

My fiance and I tried Baramor for the first time this evening. And it was GREAT. We both started off with a beer, I had their signature Baramore pale ale. And it was extremely tastey! My fiance has a belgian white that was also great, but for her second beer she also has the signature pale ale. For a starter we ordered the Poutine. Its not quite the traditional poutine as this was a tangy gravy (that was still VERY good) as apposed to the normal brown gravy. She had the margarita flat bread and I ordered a burger done medium with house made chips. The burger came out medium well, but was still very juicy and full of flavor. The house made chips are the best in house chip I have ever had. Her pizza came out nice and hot and loaded with cheese. The sauce was great and cooked perfectly, probably the best bar pizza either of us have had. To top everything off the staff were funny and attentative. And I can't wait to go back and try more!

I was interested to try this restaurant for my daughters 27th birthday. We had a great time - very cozy and friendly and great service. The food was overpriced and adequate. Our kids were very happy there with great burgers and fries and great atmosphere. Best to stick with these and a beer. We had a great time but don't recommend it as a dinner spot.

Nice spot! Outdoor seating was easy to grab on a Saturday for lunch. We had several drinks and beers, the charcuterie, hot chicken, steak tips, and rice bowl. Quick, friendly service and tasty food and drinks. It is a bit pricey.

The food and drinks were very good but really pricey. It was really busy but they were still able to seat us pretty quickly. My friends and I sat outside on the picnic tables and it was really nice.

Wish I had taken a picture but food was so good that it was gone so quickly. My girlfriend and I had the cauliflower and the popcorn shrimp for appetizer (I thought it was a perfect combo). Then we proceeded to order the two chicken sandwiches on the menu. I had the Nashville hot sandwhich and that shit was so good I can't wait to go back. I left this place very full and content. Also HUGE shout out to the service. Incredible service during the pandemic and outdoor seating. Our food was completely fresh and I got my beer refilled instantaneously. Wish I knew his name, but the gentleman with the bandana covering was great tonight! Thanks for an amazing experience and would absolutely go again.

This has a great location right off the T and a good looking cocktail menu. Food was good (although limited menu - esp for vegetarian options) but we had really inadequate service. I went for dinner and drinks and have never left more dehydrated & thirsty... we were there over 4 hours (no one waiting for our table) and only recieved 2 drinks and about 4 oz. of water. The second round was procured by my friend standing up to get the waitress. They messed up our drink order, brought the check, and then never visited our table again. I had a very salty dinner and would have loved a water refill or two beyond what we stood up and asked for ourselved. Left parched. Also confused. It wasn't crowded, we stayed late catching up, and we all would have been ordering more drinks during that time if we were served. Drinks were delicious just small. Would have liked more.

Enjoyed the evening at Baramor this past weekend. Great Fall Sangria and delicious food. Loved the atmosphere. Had hummus and bam bam cauliflower and veggie tacos. Bam bam cauliflower was my favorite. Cant wait to go back and try more food on the menu like the truffle fries.

Too bad this local bar has terrible food. The grilled cheese sandwich was tasteless - dry and made of American cheese. The pumpkin soup I ordered also lacked flavor and the toasted pumpkin seeds on top tasted stale. I also had the caprese salad - the tomatoes were bland, and half the mixed greens on my plate were rotten (you know when you buy a bad of mixed greens and half have gone bad, so you have to trash the whole thing? Instead, they served it to me). The server was very nice but I had to ask for a spoon twice. Will not be back.

Slow, poor service. The nachos were soggy within minutes of getting them. The Caesar salad was dry and tasteless. The steak frites was probably the worst I've ever had and I could barely eat half of it. The only reason I'm giving two stars and not one, is because the very few nachos that weren't completely soggy were actually pretty good. The food and drinks are priced way too high for the subpar quality. I'd go elsewhere.

We really enjoyed our meal here. We sat outside in a parking spot area due to the pandemic. Service was great and food was even better. We started with the BamBam Cauliflower. It was served crunchy and was great. My "Mor" burger was excellent. It had a bacon jam which I never have seen before. The server recommended not using ketchup and he was right. My buddy had a salad and enjoyed it. I have passed this place many times and will definitely return.

If I could give this place a "0" rating, I would. Food was GROSS. I got a bad stomach tonight. Not fresh, not clean. Don't go!

Really just not great. Four mediocre at best meals. Two burgers, both burnt, with soggy fries. A cheese plate with majorly freezer burnt bread and pieces of plastic (like saran wrap or packaging) in the cheese. Which was a pretty skimpy offering of three mystery cheeses. Garlic noodles were incredibly flavorless. All four waters had an odd cherry/bitter taste, as though the glasses hadn't been rinsed of a cleaning product. Bathroom was pretty gross. The second star is because the bartender/waiter was delightful and professional. It should be a great place to watch a game, but definitely won't go back.

picked this place for family dinner with out of town guests and wanted the outdoor dining and that was about all that was good - if you also enjoy a 5 yo twirling and singing while her mom ignores her and plays on her phone and the dog at the next table sticking his nose in MIL crotch until we had to say "Can you get your dog?" three orders of chicken tacos - two were uneaten. fell apart horrible mess and chicken was gristle and bad quality/ Two orders of gazpacho- it's not the restaurant's fault that guest remarked "that looks like dog vomit" but it was their fault that it was mushy, tasteless and horrible. Paid NY/metro prices for basically inedible food. and our waiter was working hard covering the entire patio - so he didn't check in, didn't ask "Oh you didn't like that?" didn't bring our food in any timely manner.

Awful. We got the Brussel sprouts, steak and cheese, shrimp tacos and raspberry lime Richard cocktails all were disgusting. The steak was chunks of chewy meat with no flavor, tacos were extremely dry with no flavor, fries were limp and gross. No one ever came by to ask us how the food was so we had to go out of our way to complain and nothing was done, no one apologized or asked us if they could fix anything for us. We go out to eat a lot and looked forward to checking this place out but WOW absolutely disgusting food and awful experience. Do not bother going here. The other reviews are so far beyond wrong. Worst dining experience I've ever had hands down. Owner should be ashamed

Let me start by saying that I know we're coming out of a global pandemic and restaurants are short-staffed and still trying to catch up from the last year of insanity. As such, my bar is generally pretty low because I'm just happy to be out and not have to cook, so I'm willing to give most places a lot of latitude. However, I still have some standards. Tonight at Baramor was rough. It started out fine - the server promptly brought us water, took our order and brought drinks. It went downhill from there. Truffle fries were burned, way over-cheesed and tasted like old fry oil. Cauliflower Mac and cheese was bland and barely edible with lots of salt and pepper. The server was non-existent after our food came - I was about to flag down the host for the check after waiting 15 minutes past when we finished. Then he brought the check back without my credit card and we had to wait while he hunted it down in the restaurant. Finally, worst of all, that old fry oil caught up with me and I ended up sick when I got home. I love supporting local businesses but this one is crossed off my list permanently.

I recently had an opportunity to attend a private function at Baramor. It was great! The fact that we were able to secure a private room at the last minute and at a high traffic time was a blessing. The food was perfect! The portions were plentiful. The service - phenomenal! There were about 30 of in all, including 10 children. The staff was patient, pleasant and courtesy. Highly recommend this place.

Reasonable food, even the fries weren't so good. Good service, fair price. Selection of draft beers and cocktails. The only dessert on the menu was pleasantly surprising, though priced too high.

I can't give much of a review because we didn't even order food, because no one ever asked if we wanted to order any food after our appetizer, and then when we finally asked ourselves, we were told the kitchen was closed. Which is particularly weird because the waitress was at the table beside us often, so she definitely could've quickly asked if we were doing okay. The only reason I'm giving it three stars instead of one for that-especially considering we sat down a good while before the kitchen was due to close- is because I believe it was the manager who was very kind to us afterwards and gave us free shots since we couldn't eat, because he was the one we asked to order from. Also because I had a warm cocktail drink which I've never tried before and I love when restaurants offer unique things. Other than that, that was definitely just carelessness and neglect on that waitress's part.

We had a fantastic, delicious lunch today, made all the more fantastic by how kind and accommodating the staff were! Valerie was especially sweet, helping to rearrange outdoor tables to allow our party of 8 to sit together comfortably! The food was wonderful, (the poutines and tacos were a huge hit with our group!) and the service was great. Can't wait to return!!