Postern Grille - Framingham

Mediocre food served in a pile on the plate. Surprisingly surly service! I chose this restaurant and had to apologize to my family after.

The Postern Grille feels cramped, with oversized furniture that doesn't fit the space well, leading to chairs bumping into each other. The placement of the flat-screen TVs is also quite odd. At first, our waitress wasn’t very welcoming, although she did become friendlier as the evening progressed. Overall, the food was unimpressive. I think we'll be looking elsewhere for our next dining experience.

I was very disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. They advertised a Thanksgiving special, but there was only one option for the Thanksgiving dish. We ordered that along with a medium-rare steak. The waitress suggested we order it well done, claiming it would taste better that way. Unfortunately, it turned out the steaks were pre-cooked to the point of no return, so we couldn't get them medium rare as we wanted. I wish we had been informed of this beforehand. We also ordered hamburgers that were subpar, and they seemed to be pre-cooked as well. Given the prices, I expected a freshly broiled steak cooked to my liking, along with burgers that were grilled to order. What a disappointment!

We began our meal with calamari, which was perfectly fried and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. The seared tuna appetizer, paired with an avocado chili sauce over seaweed, was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The Caesar salad came with a generous portion of greens and a tasty dressing, although the croutons could have been a bit more fresh. Our friends ordered the porterhouse steak; they found the meat to be good, but were not fond of the sauce. The hamburger was excellent, and the fish tacos featured crispy fish with a delicious sauce. We appreciate the ambition of the restaurant and look forward to its continued success.

Quiet, attentive service and great food.