Newbridge Cafe

On our Culinary 🧑‍🍳 Travels we ended up in Chelsea, Massachusetts at The Newbridge Cafe. Parking 🅿️ was a breeze with free parking lot across the street and at the Cafe. We were seated right away and put our orders in. We started off with a double order of Meatballs 🔥😋🤤😋🔥 and Ice Cold ❄️ Beers and Drinks 🍹. We also ordered a small Antipasto Salad 🥗😋🔥🤤😋. Entrees 3 Steak Tips Dinner with Baked Potato, Steak Fries and Rice Pilaf 🔥😋🤤😋🤤😋🔥. Everything was So Delicious from the Meatballs 😋 🔥and the Sauce 🔥😋mopped up with the bread🔥😋 to The Antipasto Salad 🥗😋🔥🤤 but those Amazing Steak Tips cooked perfectly and so Tender 😋🤤🤤😋 just melted in your mouth 😋🤤😋🔥and the sides were so yummy 😋🤤😋 The Culinary Team 🧑‍🍳 did a Fantastic Job 👍👍. The Service was Excellent 👍👍. Our Waitress Tiffany was Awesome A+👍👍. She was Friendly and Helpful with the menu choices very Attentive and made the Dining Experience Memorable 👍👍. Highly Recommend Newbridge Cafe!🔥😋😋😋😋😋⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My first experience with the New bridge Cafe was more than 40 years ago. The steak was always tender and the marinade they used, truly enhanced the flavor instead of overpowering it. The sausage locally sourced was flavorful and juicy. Over the years I've returned to this restaurant partially for the nostalgia, but more importantly because the food remained delicious. Yes, the prices have increased quite a bit and the portions have gotten a little smaller, but isn't that the case everywhere you go? I'll keep coming back for the memories, but mostly for the steak tips!

The food and service were good. Had the ribs with steak tips and a side of fries and a bowl of clam chowder. The chowder was a bit too salty for my tastes but some bread or eating it with my entree made it work out. They don’t cheap out on the clams, had some in every bite. The fries weren’t great, they’re huge wedges like 1/4 of a potato per wedge lol, but the portions were generous. The place feels a bit cramped and other tables can definitely be loud because the seatings are pretty close together. I had a good time having dinner here, good food and service.

Depending on the day you go, the experience will be different (games count ofc). Nothing negative to say about the place, as I personally haven’t had a bad experience with the handful of times I’ve gone. (this review was overdue in my opinion and should’ve been done a couple months ago). Servers are always there for anything and are attentive. Good spot, my go to at the place are the steak tips and never get them from anywhere else to be honest. Location is cool as well and parking is available as well if you’re driving there. Would recommend if traveling to Boston as there’s a bus stop just about a minute away walking as well.

I was last here about 33 years ago. Still phenomenal! My wife won't stop talking about the steak tips, salad dressing and steak fries!

Newbridge never disappoints. taste, potions and service are great. I moved to the West Coast 25 yrs ago and I always try and visit Newbridge when I visit Boston. If you've never been, you will enjoy a generous portion of steak tips here.

👍Perfect as always! This is a regular place for my family to visit or take-out. Consistently great food time & time again 😁 My regular now is the Chicken lemon w/wedges or rice but I just realized a couple of visits ago how big their fries are. Literally wedged potatoes, So good. The rest of the family always gets what's on the grill, The Steak Tips, lamb, sausage & a meatball for the baby. A must try! ENJOY

Yes, they give mighty portions (as seen in my photo of the steak fries) but the service and taste are lacking in my opinion. My waitress had an attitude as if she was doing my a favor instead of her job even after I went out of my way in an attempt to cheer up thinking she may just be having a bad day. I ordered steak tips and rib combo with a baked potato. The steak tips were alright but I am used to a sauce, not just meat. Then the ribs were basically uneatable. It tasted as if someone over dry rubbed them or poured a whole container of pepper on them. I dare not send them back with my waitress for fear of what would come back next time. Also my baked potato was probably the best part yet they dont offer them loaded so simple potato as the highlight of my almost 60$ meal (two of us no alcohol with tip). Add on ATM fee for cash only, sorry but I will not be back. UPDATE: Three years later and the review didn’t change other than better service and accepting card payments.

This. Place. What you see is what you get. A home town bar and grill with locals galore. Since moving to RI, I don't get here often anymore but boy do I wish I could. The queer o meter is 10. Come as you are and don't worry about it. The other reviews give some slam to the staff and basic-ness of here, but frankly it's what I love about it. Waitresses are sometimes gruff but get the order right and out on the table asap. IMO they're allllll Boston to the core and I adore it. There's always a game on the tvs and locals at the bar. The bread hasn't changed in the 40+ years I've been going here (has it been that long?! Geez) or the food. The only things changed have been the prices (whoa) and the building. The food is consistent and delicious. I always get steak tips with salad, extra dressing and a side of fries. Once in awhile I get the combo of steak tips, country ribs and salad. But not often. My review is solidly based on the tips they offer. I've tried other folks' pork tips and turkey tips. Both yummy. They have their own marinate for the steak tips and house salad dressing. I kind of want to swan dive into both. Soooo good. The tips are always tender. 2 things though, 1. Unless you order the steak tips well done they are 99.9% of the time med. and 2. They aren't bbq saucy kind. My wish list: They would give a little of the marinate sauce on the tips before serving. Yeah that's about it really. Warning: not cheap. 3 of us went for the exact same thing (3 dinner orders of steak tips, side salad) and 1 order of Fries to share. 2 sodas plus tip total was $150. $50pp is steep so it's no longer a place to go weekly to, which we used to back in the day, but it's def a place to go when you want some great steak tips in a relaxed atmosphere. Cheers!

Review from three years ago: Yes, they give mighty portions (as seen in my photo of the steak fries) but the service and taste are lacking in my opinion. My waitress had an attitude as if she was doing my a favor instead of her job even after I went out of my way in an attempt to cheer up thinking she may just be having a bad day. I ordered steak tips and rib combo with a baked potato. The steak tips were alright but I am used to a sauce, not just meat. Then the ribs were basically uneatable. It tasted as if someone over dry rubbed them or poured a whole container of pepper on them. I dare not send them back with my waitress for fear of what would come back next time. Also my baked potato was probably the best part yet they dont offer them loaded so simple potato as the highlight of my almost 60$ meal (two of us no alcohol with tip). Add on ATM fee for cash only, sorry but I will not be back. UPDATE: Three years later and the review didn't change other than better service and accepting card payments.

Was good. Oldie and big portions. Almost everyone at table got steak tops. Big portion. Great taste. Almost best I've ever had. Pasta looked really good too. Service was fine. No long waits. We were large group maybe 15. Place is old fashioned and a bit noisy.

coming back from San francisco to a really cold & rainy day/night we decided to have Newbridge steak tips before heading back to Maine. They never fail you. The best steak tips ever. it's been some time since we were there last so things are a little different. As with everything price goes up- so true The menu is so extensive much different than what it was the last time we were here. Run to the restaurant and enjoy everything they offer.

New Bridge is one of those places that when you go back to after a long time, it feels like home. It checks all the boxes! Great staff, service, food and drinks. It has been the same way since my first visit a long time ago. I got the combo platter. It was their steak tips, sausage and I debated myself for awhile but took the fries. The whole meal was fantastic as I always remember it being! This place is a quick ride over the Tobin. Stop by and enjoy!

One of the best hidden gems in Chelsea. Always has the best steak tips and rice pilaf. Can never go wrong with their famous salad dressing. Killer drinks and overall a fun hometown bar atmosphere with friendly staff.

Steak tips ALL the way. If you ever need a good steak tip in Boston, New Bridge Cafe is your spot. I went with my family and we ordered so much off the menu-- everything sounded so good! I got the chicken parm with linguine. I love their red sauce and they definitely aren't skimping out on the chicken. Yowza! Look at the size of that thing. My dad got a sausage with salad and loved every bite of it. My mom got the chicken parm with a side salad made with their house dressing. I had a bite of her salad. Absolutely delicious. My sister got the chicken parm /eggplant parm combo and she says she liked the eggplant even more than the chicken parm! We got an order of streak fries for the table which is the large wedge fries with steak tips. I love how this place is timeless. Definitely gives off old school stomping grounds energy, and it's full of Boston memerobilia which you always love to see.

I went to this place a couple of years ago and loved it ! Unfortunately it's not the same anymore. The steak tips didn't have the same smoky flavor ( didn't "separate/ turn " them enough like they used to ?) The salad had 2 slices of tomato, 1 slice of cucumber and 3 rings of red onion ... and a lot of iceberg lettuce ( which i love ... but mixed with some veggies-- if you want to call it a salad) I had steak tips and fish and unfortunately fish was also a disappointment: baked fillet was sitting a puddle of liquid with some bread crumbs on top with no seasoning whatsoever... i just used the salt shaker on the table. I get that everyone is trying to save a penny but i miss the old flavors.

Omg the food here is phenomenal. The service is super friendly and welcoming . The vibe is friendly. The place is super clean including the bathrooms . Parking is either in their lot or on the street both for free . I will be back here .

This has really gone downhill. They used to have the most delicious steak tips ever - tender and tasty. Now they are gristly and hard to chew. What a shame! We've given them several chances, because every place has a problem now and then. But over the past year it hasn't improved. The scallops have typically been "to die for", but the last time we went they weren't any better than any place else, and really just average. Unfortunately, we took friends who had never been there before. Our orders included ribs (good), scallops (eh), turkey tips (dry) and steak tips (tough). And of course salad (yummy) and potato wedges (huge pieces of potato). Our friends were underwhelmed and we were disappointed that our favorite spot has gone downhill so badly.

Went to the New Bridge Cafe in Chelsea Ma on 11/20/24 Wednesday with mom and her group I had a bowl of clam chowder and the scallop combo with steak tips and a salad mom had the baby back combo with bbq chicken and fingerling potatoes everything was delicious I recommend this place LOCATED AT 650 WASHINGTON AVE CHELSEA MA

Prices!! Way too expensive for what it is! The steak tips are good but not enough to justify $34- 8 medium size tips for that is just way too much. Won't be going back for that

The steak tips are to dream for. Love this place and have been coming here since 2000. The salad dressing is unbeatable

Use to go here years ago place was great then. Went today way over price ,tips where very very plain. Could of marinated them myself for a tenth of the price. Certainly will never go back

The antipasto is an absolute must, fantastic with their famous dressing. We had barbecue steak tips, turkey tips, and spareribs. Everything was really good. Very relaxed atmosphere.

"1. Totally crazy expensive an order of French fries 10.00 "2. Food was horrible steak fatty turkey tip dry. "3. How much you pay for a head of lettuce come on they serve a tiny salad. It is not like it use to be with previous owners. Get another cook if you're smart. I won't be back!

An old local spot that I used to come to with my family when I was growing up - nothing has changed, in a good way! It's got that old dive bar feel to it but the steak tips are another level. Come hungry if you plan on getting the steak tip dinner like me and my wife did. It was really crowded when we got there but luckily got seated right away and there was convenient parking behind and across the street. Very happy with our dinners and will be sure to come back again....a local gem, don't miss out if you haven't been here before!

Wasted my time Went well out of our way for a late dinner because the hours show they're open until 10 pm on Saturdays (the listing said the hours on the site were recently updated) Got there at 9:20 and was told they were closed That's a basic service failure, IMO

My girlfriend and I ordered from here on July 18th via Uber eats, I understand it was probably a very busy weekend night but I was very disappointed to pay as much as I did for steak tips that were very tough, and medium rare instead of the medium and Medium well we had asked for. I have been many times and I love newbridge so I wanted my partner to try it too but it was not a good experience.

Everything here is amazing. The state tips are out of this world. Their salads and dressing are one of my favorite reasons for going there. I also enjoy having the turkey kebabs, they're all marinated and ready to cook. You can also get some to take out and cook yourself at home the waitress staff is small very busy But very accommodating. Try it you'll like it.

For the assuming, it seems like a no frills drive bar with reasonable prices, liberal pours, sports on the TV and loveable bartenders. But the thing is... they have the best tasting steak tips anywhere in the world. This is not an exaggeration. These guys truly know what they're doing - the marinade they use is unreal and the cook is perfect every single time. This is the kind of place you'll dream about days after, craving it again. Truly, a hidden gem for Greater Boston. In fact, all the food here is phenomenal. The ribs are a close #2 for me after the tips. Bonus points: easy parking in the lot across the street.

I cant believe I have never wrote a review for this place!!! I have been here so many times as it is a staple in my family but I've never been able to figure out why. I believe it must be nostalgia and good drinks. The food here is average at best, the only thing that has blown me away was the clam chowder; it was excellent! The steak tips have nice flavor but the cook is so inconsistent that I tend to play it safe and order the BBQ chicken. The side dishes are just mediocre; even the salad. I personally don't care how good the dressing is, they put zero effort into it. I have gotten lettuce and a single strand of red onion (nothing else) before and I feel like its a slap in the face to their paying customers. Aside from the food, the interior is loud+cramped and I can honestly say that I've never gotten GOOD service here. Waitresses often seem rushed and a little stressed. Occasionally you will get a server with an attitude, but you'll never get one that seems genuinely happy to be doing their job.

What a disappointing visit today to what was always one of my favorite spots in Chelsea. Ordered a steak tip in rib combo and had to return the ribs as they were so dry and overcooked. And tried putting salt and pepper on the steak tips to give them some flavor but boy did I miss Floramo's sitting there today. It will no longer be my go to place for steak tips. As it seems to be going downhill, a little more each time I go there. Best part of the lunch was the antipasto and the rice pilaf that came with my meal.

Chowder was horrible. Service was horrible. I had positive things to say but the waitress was ungrateful and being disrespectful about getting a $20 tip off a pretty big bill but she didn't earn 20% or more. I was told not to come back cause she didn't find it fair, that's unfortunate.

I was a lifelong customer of the New bridge until today(anywhere from 10-20 times per year). I came into the busy restaurant and waited my turn for a table. After 5 minutes a couple came and waited as well then roughly 10-15 minutes later 4 people came in and had to wait. When the tables opened up, they sat the 4 people first then they went and sat the couple. I had to ask the girl if I was invisible. She informed me the other people are sat first because it's a bigger group for the table. Well that's it for me. Clearly they do not respect their customers. I will be taking my business elsewhere and putting this up so everyone else can see what type of establishment they have become.

One of the best kept secrets in the Boston area. We have been eating here for many many years. 5 Stars

Service was not up to par me and my younger brother and mother had to wait a good 10 minutes to be seated, we were not greeted at all. We finally sat down and the waitress did not seem amused to see us very mellow and basically rushing us to hurry up and order. Not until when we started to order a decent amount of food is when I finally see the waitress give us a smile and be somewhat comforting. My ethnicity is Hispanic, the service towards other customers seemed night and day compared to how me and my family was served. Food was ok.

I am a NY born Chicago boy Texan. That means that every time I return to the east coast, I am engulfed in nostalgia. The east coast has a much different vibe than the midwest of my past or the south of my present. The architecture is different, the people are different, the driving is different, and the food is different. I rolled into Boston this morning for business, and met up with a law school friend/local that I haven't seen in 31 years. After a good two hours of catch-up in the hotel lobby, he started to wax excitedly about a local dish called "Tips." To which I asked, "Can you eat?" To which he replied, "I can eat." A white knuckled car ride later, we entered the New Bridge Cafe. New Bridge Cafe is a cozy, local joint in the blue-collar Boston suburb of Chelsea. It has a wide ranging menu featuring everything from antipasti to Buffalo wings to cherrystone clams to all manner of Italian-American dishes. But they are known for their Tips. Tips, I learned today, are 3"x3" hunks of meat macerated in a sweet-savory marinade then grilled. Think of a chunky Kalbi or Bulgogi without the Asian flavors. Protein choices included beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and turkey. I opted for the beef/lamb combo with a side of Ziti. Ziti as a side? Damn, I love the east coast! My friend ordered the Turkey Tips with a garlic-heavy side of broccoli. The beef and lamb tips were perfectly grilled to the medium rare that I requested with a pleasingly sweet/unami bite and delicious char lines. The Ziti was, much to my surprise and delight, bathed in a meat sauce that was more than acceptable to this Utica, NY-born Italian-American boy. I didn't taste my companion's Turkey Tips (he wasn't sharing), but the speed with which he inhaled them suggested that they were...pretty good. Pretty, pretty, pret-TAY good. His broccoli also looked perfect--bright green and al dente. We dined at the bar, and the waitstaff could not have been more attentive or charming. Sensing that I was an out-of-towner, they insisted on calling me "first timer." I only saw the bar area, but it was clean, intimate, and delightfully old school. It felt like a bar where one would down a shot and a pint each night on the way home from work, and break balls for a half hour with the dudes in the next barstools over. They do a bustling take-out service. Paper grocery bags full of prepared meals were constantly handed over the bar and over our shoulders to the waiting crowd behind us. Prices are reasonable. Street parking is do-able, but may take some time and hunting. All in all, New Bridge Cafe is a great experience offering good food in a very pleasing venue.

All we ever hear from a group of friends is that we need to hit the Newbridge Cafe in Chelsea, Mass for their steak tips and how they were the best around. Fortunately for us it was our luck of the draw pick out of the hat this week. So we hoped in the truck and battled the wicked awesome traffic on 128 and enjoyed the scenic views of Route 1. Hey hon look it's the Kowloon that's on our list. Stay focused we're doing the steak tips today. We finally arrive at 2:30 and this place was jam packed with hungry customers and plenty of staff to keep the customers happy. We like to sit at the bar and there was two separate seats until some of the customers offered to slide around and get us two seats together. Of course we bought them all a round and said thank you. Service: 5 stars Marissa the bartender provided excellent service. She was hustling back and forth constantly. Making sure each and everyone of her customers were proved with great service. Food: 5 stars I got the dinner serving size of their steak tips and the wife got the scallop and steak tip combo and a cup of their clam chowder. We both agree that these steak tips with their special sauce were the bomb. They don't over power the sauce, but just enough to give you that taste. Pretty much the best we have eaten in a long time. Cooked to perfection, sliced like butter, and the taste just hit you and made you go back for more. The wife's take on her food? She loved the clam chowder as it was all clam baby and plenty of it. Scallops were delicious and cooked perfectly. Portions: 5 stars You have your choice on the tips. You either get the 1/2 portion or full portion. I got the full to make sure I had leftover stuff for the Sunday steak and eggs at home. Both meals were very well portioned. Ambience: 3 stars A little dated and a typical neighborhood restaurant that everyone flocks to. If you're looking for the candlelight and fancy settings type place, this is not it. Not a bad thing at all though. Bathrooms were small but clean. Price: $$ Will we return? Looking forward to it!

Great location and friendly atmosphere from the staff and customers. Ladies if your looking to meet someone, this restaurant is filled with men having lunch!!! The food is terrific! My only issue is the lunch portion for steak tips is small. But I definitely recommend this restaurant!!!

I've been going to this place over the years and honestly nothing has changed which is a great thing. Just come here for steak tips that's what they're known for... Famous steak tips! This place is very simple hub style restaurant TV sports going on the monitors. Totally good for families. They have other food as well so if steak's not your thing the salad is pretty good. The salad dressing is famous too. It is worth the drive to Chelsea if you have a car... Prices are reasonable but Cash only!!!!!

Consistent throughout the years. Prices have jumped quite a bit but I'll happily pay for their high quality steak tips rather than cheaper, lesser quality elsewhere. As always, the antipasto salad and rice pilaf never disappoint. The staff is always very sociable and quick to joke around with ya. Originally from Massachusetts and now in Manchester NH, I gladly make the drive multiple times a year. Also I quite enjoy the old feeling of the place as it hasn't changed one bit since I was a kid 30 years ago but as old as everything is, it's always very clean.

Have reached out to 2 owners with no reply...personal all play stupid when asked when owners come in. Made my wife and daughter cry on Mother's Day as was heard and scene by all talking about them. If your not a regular, forget it. Not worth the trip, much other better places

Three stars because the salad dressing is still great and the fried mushrooms were tasty. Otherwise, truly uninspiring meal. Steak and turkey tips and a chicken parm sandwich and we've all had better of each at multiple places. Hoping to give the place one more spin before we decided to retire it from our rotation forever. The deed is done. Newbridge, you were great once. Now overpriced and under flavored. RIP.

Absolutely delicious! Great service and great food. We had the steak tips with their giant fries, Salad and fried mushrooms. I'm looking forward to my next visit !

Got take out from NewBridge Cafe yesterday, surf and turf steak tips and scallops, it was horrible, not only portions small but the baked scallops tasted terrible, all this for $45 00 absolutely ridiculous. I have went there for 35 years and all they do now is raise prices and do not care about customers. Asked for medium well tips, got practically raw again and have to cook them at home again, not likely to go back again until they start treating people better.

Went to Newbridge got a large antipasto was told it cost $20 more than what was on website!! Meatball was raw inside I have been coming here for 40 years will not be back

Rip off. I ordered steak tips because this place is supposedly "famous" for their steak tips. Look at my photo to see what they gave me for $18.95. Small plate. Four small pieces of steak tips. Sloppy cheap salad. One of the four steak tips was full of fat. I asked for medium, and there was zero pink. I usually don't mind that, but I felt it was maybe important to point that out also. Service was normal. The ambiance is just a typical dark-wooded place. I can't believe what they charged me for the junk they gave me that was supposed to pass as food. I have zero interest in trying this place ever again. $19 is a joke for the small amount of steak and the sloppy cheap salad they gave me. I also must point out that I had a stomach ache for hours after eating the steak tips. This place is a joke.

Very Good Steak Tips, But $33 for the Steak Tip Dinner, I guess you could get 1/2 a plate for $20 but meh.....GAHD DAYUM!!!

Do I approve? YES! Very good food. I ordered the steak tips. This was very new to me because I have never heard of steak tips. They were delicious! Well seasoned, not too little not a too much. Just right! I ordered turkey tips and they were the same. Both came with a salad and I ordered a side rice which fit the meal perfectly to me. Anyway, can't wait to go back.

This place is a ridiculous.. never again. So I made an order of buffalo wings and steak tips with rice. I picked up my order and it was the wrong order. Instead of them serving me my rice that I asked for they substituted for fries. When I picked up my order they should've inform me that what I had asked was not available and given me the option whether I wanted the fries. I called them told them I'm 3 minutes away that they gave me the wrong item and I will be returning . The lady on the phone response was like "it's because we ran out of rice, so we gave you fries. " When I ask for my refund she refused. NEVER AGAIN. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. FYI you don't substitute something for someone because you ran out of what the customer asked for. 0 star review . What makes it worst is that the fries looks nasty as hell!

This place has gone severely downhill!yet the prices have gone to billy uphill! Don't waste your time

This place is great. I love the steak tips. They have a lot of flavor and the bbq sauce is not overwhelming. Bread was also great! I have sampled the lamb tips and they too are good but my preference is the steak tips.

The steak tips were ok but the ribs were inedible. They were wicked dry and full of tiny bone chips. If I didn't pay 35$ for them, I wouldn't be so upset. Still being hungry after spending over 75$ on 2 meals is unacceptable. Oh well we live and learn.

Best steak tips in the state if not the country, no real atmosphere. It's a dive bar. The waitresses are all very nice.

Hands down the best steak tips I have ever been served! The salad dressing is out of this world! The service was perfect with extra attention to allergies. I loved the ambiance. It brought back memories of eating out with my parents many years ago.

I got takeout today. I ordered linguine with oil and garlic and broccoli. When I got home there was no broccoli. There was only oil and garlic with no flavor just a lot of oil and garlic. I had to take that and jumping in the pan and try to fix it myself by adding flavor, it was horrible. I will never order from here again.

$21 for 4 steak tips? Absolutely obscene price for a casual spot like this. Save your money and go someplace else

I've been going to the Newbridge for 40+ years. The food is always great but it never used to be so expensive! $33 for steak tips and salad is a price that I would expect at a more upscale, fancy Boston restaurant, not at the Newbridge! I live south of Boston, and it used to be worth the drive, but no more. Sorry you've priced yourselves out of the market.