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Where to eat in Natick, Mass: more that 70 dining options

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Natick offers a variety of eateries, from fancy to homey to chains. Natick’s best-known restaurant team is Dora Tavel-Sanchez Luz and Gabriel Sanchez Luz, who launched Buttercup in Natick following their success with The Farmhouse in Needham. Fanciness aside, Casey’s Diner is the place to go for steamed hot dogs, burgers, and other diner classics.

A slew of Asian restaurants  dot the town, from sushi-and-more powerhouse Minado to strip-mall Shanghai Tokyo and Route 9’s Oga’s. There’s even a take-out sushi bar at Roche Bros. grocery store that does a very brisk business.

Other restaurants featuring ethnic delights include Italian restaurants such as Comella’s, which has a signature dish called the “Mess,” Agostino’s, and Mexicali Grill, serving authentic Mexican cuisine on the Natick/Wellesley line.

Natick’s densest restaurant rows is Route 9, which in addition to the previously mentioned spots is home to chains such as The Cheesecake Factory, and P.F. Chang’s (all located in the Natick Mall), and more.

Not to be overlooked in town are eateries such as Zaftigs, an authentic Jewish deli that serves all-day breakfast, latkes, loaded sandwiches, and more. Another unique breakfast and lunch spot is Station 5 Grille, a hometown diner that’s been family owned and operated since 2006.

Natick is home to a host of pizza joints as well. These include Bill’s Pizzeria, located in a strip mall just outside of Natick Center; and Liberty’s, an Italian-style pizzeria.

If you’re looking for a cold treat, Natick has a bunch of options, including Park Street Ice Cream, which closes for the winter; Ben & Jerry’s on route 9; and Dairy Queen on N. Main St.

Then there’s always Dunkin’ Donuts, which has no fewer than eight outposts in town, from the Natick Mall to one on West Central St., and one on East Central St.

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Where to Eat in Natick Center:

7 South Bottle+Kitchen, 7 South Ave.

Opened in June 2022. From the owners of Natick’s former Dolphin Seafood restaurant. The dining room was a who’s who of Natick luminaries on opening night.  experience on opening night. More about our visit here.


Agostino’s Italian Restaurant, 23 Washington St, (508) 655-6643

Natick, Agostino's Italian Restaurant

We stopped in for lunch in November 2022 and enjoyed the seafood cannelloni, a rich dish of rolled pasta stuffed with scallops, shrimp, lobster and ricotta. Delicious.


 

 

 

bagel table

July 2021: We stopped in for a toasted onion bagel with a schmear of lox, and took a seat at a window table overlooking Natick Common. They toast up a nice bagle here, and the staff was helpful when asked for the wifi password. Here’s our review from November 2020, when the popular breakfast and lunch spot opened.


 

 

Bill's Pizzeria, Natick

The perfect after-school snack spot for kids of all ages in Natick. Whether you are going with your family or friends to grab a homemade slice, you will not be disappointed. 

Jan., 2022: We were in desperate need of a pizza joint, so we stopped into Bill’s for lunch. Chicken parm calzone…yum!

 


 

 

Buttercup,13 W Central St, (508) 545-1506

Buttercup, Natick

 

 

 

 


Casey’s Diner,36 South Ave, (508) 655-3761

The beloved 12 seat train car has been serving their classic hot dogs, burgers, and breakfast for generations of locals and visitors to town.

Natick, Casey's Diner

Comella’s, 45 Main St, (508) 651-1700

This delicious pizza chain can be found in many different locations across Eastern Mass. Known for their unbeatable pricing and specialty pizzas. They also provide a catering service which is a great option for graduations and other parties.


Corrado’s, 7 Middlesex Ave, (508) 655-370

A hidden gem in Natick. This sub shop makes ready to eat pizza, pasta, salads, and of course, subs.

Corrado's Natick

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Dah-Mee, 25 Washington St, (508) 655-3951

Owned by the lovely Mrs. Lee since 2000. Dah-Mee provides a menu with Japanese, Thai & Korean cuisine that will leave you wanting more.


Dates & Olives, 26 MA-27, (508) 545-1283

Mediterranean restaurant that offers the fun option to “Build Your Meal” with a pita pocket, a choice of meat or veggies, three toppings, and sauce. They also have many yummy sandwiches, salads, and a long list of fun dips.

During our most recent visit we tried out the chicken shawarma rolled up in a pita along with lettuce, hummus, tomatoes, onions, and tahini. When I tell you it was brought to the table hot, I mean it was piping hot, as in from the grill to me with no delay. For a healthy and delicious lunch, there’s nothing like the offerings at Dates & Olives.


 

Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews,12 Washington St, (508) 545-0669

Eli’s serves all-day breakfast (closes at 3pm), including a wide selection of humorously named omelets such as the “Hot Mama”. However, if you’re feeling more in the mood for lunch, they have a mouthwatering list of burgers to feast on.


Feast & Fettle, meal delivery service

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Healthy, seasonally inspired meals — no cooking required. Feast & Fettle is a gourmet meal delivery service that offers chef-prepared entrees and side dishes delivered right to your door. Some menu items: Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes; Toasted Hazelnut Crusted Salmon; Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables; Corn on the Cob with Garlic Scallion Butter.


FressCafe Natick, 158 E Central St, (508) 647-0200

August 2022. We unfortunately had a sub-standard lunch experience at FressCafe recently. The service was incredibly slow, and the food on the day we were there missed the mark, by far. Most disappointing was the fries and cheese starter priced at $9.99. The menu promised melty goodness. The FressCafe website promises food that’s “always fresh, always delicious.” Instead our server plunked down a few fries on a paper plate that looked very similar to the frozen fries in our home freezer. The cheese, which looked very similar to the bagged and shredded cheese we keep in our home refrigerator wasn’t even fully melted. Bacon was part of the dish and served on the side, as we requested. But seriously, $9.99 for this?  

FressCafe, Natick

We couldn’t help but reminisce over our last visit a couple of years ago when we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. I mean, just look at the difference. China plates. Beautiful presentation. We well remember how we were fortified for the day after such a meal. Hopefully our recent visit was a one-off negative experience.

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George’s Pizza,41 Main St, (508) 653-8879

A cash-only, town favorite spot for a tasty slice of pizza, sub sandwich, or comforting spaghetti & meatballs.


Natick, Lola's Italian Groceria

 9 Main St, (508) 651-0524

This Italian joint is known for their take-home dinner options, delectable appetizers, and most importantly their heavenly cannolis. 

 


148 E Central St, (508) 655-5477

Mexican-style restaurant that has all of your cherished authentic favorites. Whether you want to make a quick stop for queso dip and chips or maybe tackle some pulled pork tacos, you will not leave with an empty stomach.

 


Morse Tavern 

85 E Central St, (508) 655-7878

Looking for more of a relaxed bar atmosphere? The Morse Tavern is the place to be on a Tuesday at 8pm for their trivia night, or on a Sunday to watch the game. On top of their tasty American style menu, this restaurant also frequently brings in local bands for your entertainment.

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natick muffin house

325 North Main St., (508) 647-0500

The Muffin House is a small place with a big menu. The astonishing variety of drinks includes over 15 coffee flavors available, and all flavors are roasted in the bean so that each drink comes to the customer with a rich flavor profile. They’ve got four varieties of frozen coffee (mint chip, extreme toffee coffee, coconut cream, and chocolate decadence); nitro coffee; lattes; cappuccinos; espresso shots; teas; cider; hot chocolate; strawberry banana, wildberry,  or tropical smoothies; and more.

But they’re not called the Muffin House for nothing. On any given day about a dozen varieties of freshly baked muffins are in rotation from their roster of almost 20 recipes. We went with pina colada muffin, as moist and tropical as a beach day on an island paradise. The vanilla raspberry offered a subtler taste, also good. Both muffins had a nice crumb to them, and a muffin top that gave a slight crunch at the edges. We washed the muffins down with a flavorful mango smoothie and were good for the morning.–September 2022 visit


Park Street Ice Cream, Natick

A quaint, kid-friendly castle where you can dive into your favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot, or even chilly day (open seasonally).


 

 

 

Pizza By Rocco, 3 Union St, (508) 975-4676

Pizza place that offers big flavors in a small building.

Natick, Pizza By Rocco


Renee’s Kitchen ,148 E Central St, (508) 545-2971

Ready-to-eat meals, with a menu that changes on a weekly basis to keep things interesting. This is a perfect and healthy option (some meals are gluten free) for the on-the-go families who want a delicious homemade dinner, but don’t have time to make it themselves.


7 South, Natick

Natick’s newest restaurant opened in summer 2022. We asked for an appetizer of  bacon and cheddar potato kegs, the adult version of that kid’s-table standby, tater tots. In the 7 South way of reimagining the comfort food, the tots have put on some weight, evolving into crispy, deep-fried grated potato barrels, with bacon bits and scallions, served on top of garlic aioli ($14). The six potato kegs, crunchy on the outside, steaming hot on the inside, disappeared fast. Serving the kegs on top of the smooth-tasting and garlicky aioli sauce, instead of smothering them with it, allows diners who aren’t sauce fans to join in the delicious fun. Read more about our visit here.
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Shanghai & Tokyo, Natick

Chinese & Japanese restaurant, serving a wide selection of delightful sushi platters and soups. They also provide many meat or vegetarian options.

 


 

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Natick

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 19 S. Main St., (508) 720-4152

As for the coffee and tea, look for menu items like French Vietnamese Au Lait (dark roasted French chicory coffee and sweetened condensed milk); Crème Caramel (caramel coated vanilla latte topped with whipped cream); a collection of classic daily brews; and premium teas from Earl Grey to Dragon Pearl Jasmine. They also have pastries, bagels, filled croissants, and more.

More on Sweetwaters based on our first visit in fall 2020.

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Where to eat in West Natick

BAHA Mexican Restaurant


Biryaniz N Breadz

biryaniz n breadz indian


Brooklyn New York Pizza

brooklyn new york deli natick crossing


Giovanni’s Famous Pizza

Giovannis pizza outdoor dining


Liberty’s Pizza of Natick

Nick’s Pizza House

Pizza Peddler & Deli


Station 5 Grille

station 5 grille outdoor dining


Ziti’s Italian Trattoria

Ziti's Italian Trattoria, Natick


Where to eat in the Route 9 area:

Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza, 9/27 Plaza
Pizzas, roasted chicken wings, large homemade meatballs made from a recipe passed down from Anthony’s grandmother.

anthony's coal fired pizza


Ben & Jerry’s, 1265 Worcester St. (westbound side)
Premium ice cream that got its start in Burlington, Vermont.

Ben & Jerry's, Natick


B. GOOD, 1265 Worcester St. (westbound side)
Kale and Grain bowls, salads, wraps, burgers and sandwiches, smoothies, milkshakes.

B. Good, Natick


Café Yafa, 6A Wethersfield Rd.
Mediterranean favorites, plus a coffee bar, muffins & more.
In Arabic, Yafa means beautiful or pretty and is often used as a girl’s name. So it makes sense that the owner of Natick’s newest eatery named his first restaurant Café Yafa. The 25-seat dine-in or take-out spot is clearly Mo Alghool’s baby, its homemade Mediterranean specialties his pride. SEE THE WHOLE REVIEW…

Café Yafa, Natick


Chipotle, 9/27 Plaza

Fast-casual Mexican fare.

Chipotle, Natick


Culinary Delights Inc, 229 N Main St.
Eastern European deli and grocery.


Dunkin’, 1362 Worcester St. (eastbound side)
Donuts, coffee.


Five Guys, 221 N. Main St. (route 9/27)
Burgers, fries, hot dogs, sandwiches, shakes in a fast-moving atmosphere.


Hot Doogy, 1300D, Worcester St. (Rte. 9 east in Sherwood Plaza)   

Hot doogy grand opening


Krua Thai , 231 N Main St.
Gourmet Thai cuisine in a casual atmosphere.


McDonald’s, 290 Worcester St. (eastbound side)


Minado, 1282 Worcester St. (eastbound side)
Sushi and seafood buffet.

Minada


Oga’s, 915 Worcester St. (westbound side)
Japanese cuisine, Japanese owned.


Panera Bread, 841 Worcester St. (9/27 Plaza)
Emphasis on clean food; sandwiches, soups, baked goods.

Panera Bread, Natick


The Pantry, 1360 Worcester St. (eastbound side)
Located inside The Verve Hotel


Shaanxi Gourmet, 259 Worcester St. (westbound side)
Authentic cuisine from North China.


SKYBOKX 109, 319 Speen Street
Fun sports bar filled with TVs tuned to the big game. Enjoy classic bar food here from wings to burgers. Family friendly.


Smashburger, 1298 Worcester St. (eastbound side)
Burgers that are smashed, seasoned, and seared on the grill. 


Square Mfg. Co., 935 Worcester St. (westbound side)

Detroit-style, square-cut pizza, crusty on edges, fluffy on the inside. Take-out only to start (opened in December 2020)

Square Mfg pizza


Subway, 189 Worcester St. (westbound side)
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches and salads.

Subway, Natick


Tempura King, 381 Worcester St.
Permanently closed

tempura king rte 9 west


Trend, 1400 Worcester St. (eastbound side). Closed in July 2021.

Trend cuisine


Zaftigs Delicatessen, 1298 Worcester Rd (eastbound side)
Deli that wants to be your Jewish mother.

zaftig


Where to eat in South Natick:

Charles River Coffee House
57 Eliot St., Natick, MA 01760
508-655-3238

December 2022: There’s seating for about eight in this small, independently owned coffee house that serves sandwiches, soups, salads, muffins, bagels, cookies, and more. We enjoyed our hot chocolate on a cold day, and grabbed a tiny corner table to enjoy our beverage. The drink was good, but something’s up with the sound system. The music comes and goes in a jerky stop-star. Super annoying.


Lookout Farms’s The Greenhouse (fall/winter/spring)
89 Pleasant St., Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-1539

April 2021: We wanted a venue that felt safe and where we could celebrate our half-vaccinated state on a chilly spring day. The Greenhouse with its high ceilings and enormous dining area that holds 37 well-spaced picnic tables fit the bill. The big win of the night was the Nashville hot jumbo shrimp with Vermont cheddar garlic bread. The “hot” refers to the sauce that had a solid kick but didn’t overpower the cheddar cheese. This one’s a winner paired with the farmer’s baby greens salad with cranberries, goat cheese, pepitos, chives, and butternut squash. Wash it all down with a Hay Bale Belgian Golden Ale and go away happy.

MORE: Our visit in Dec. 2020, when the space was in its early days.

Lookout Farm, Natick

Lookout Farm’s The Lookout (spring/summer/fall)

89 Pleasant St., Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-1539

Lookout Farm invites you outdoors, in Adirondack chairs and under tents, to dine and drink at The Lookout. Beautiful views of the orchards and farmland surroundings. Pizza, brunch, BBQ, concerts, and more depending on the day, plus beer and cider.

lookout farm outdoor dining

 

Ordering is via QR codes and online only.

Our 2020 visit to The Lookout.


The Pizza Shop at South Natick
50 Eliot St, Natick, MA 01760
508-651-1310


Where to eat in the Natick Mall:

Bazille (inside Nordstrom): Bistro classics in a chic and inviting space. Salads, brick-oven pizzas.


Burger Bar (inside Wegman’s)


Cajun Cafe & Grill (food court)


California Pizza Kitchen (lower level, near Macy’s)

California Pizza Kitchen, Natick


Charleys Philly Steaks (food court)


The Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake Factory mall


Dave & Busters: Family-friendly chain. Sports-bar-style setting for American food and arcade games.

Dave & Buster's


Dunkin’: lower level


Falafel House (food court)
Falafel and other Middle Eastern fare.


Night Shift Brewing @Level99 Taproom, Kitchen & Beer Hall

Located within the Level99 interactive gaming venue, Night Shift Brewing starting in summer 2021 began serving fresh, locally-crafted beer, hard seltzer, wine, and cocktails, and on the food front, bar food favorites plus fancier stuff. 


Master Wok (food court)


McDonalds (food court)


Melt (upper level, near Lord & Taylor)
Gelato and crepe cafe.


P.F Chang’s

April 2021: We picked up take-out from the Chinese cuisine chain’s Natick Mall location. We tried out the Family Meal for Two (for 4 or 6 also available). At $34 for 2, the take-out or delivery only option is the best value on the menu. You get to choose a Lettuce Wrap appetizer (their signature dish, and the lettuce is always fresh and crisp); a soup; a noodle or rice dish; and a main entrée. Nobody goes away hungry, and everything was delicious. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available for the Family Meal option, and throughout the menu.

PF chang's mall


Sarku Japan (food court)


Sbarro


Taco Bell (food court)

Terra Nossa Brazilian Grill (food court)

terra nossa, natick mall


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