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Jessa Pereira
Delicious food. The maple salmon was served on a board that lent an awesome smokiness without overriding the fresh flavors of the rest of the dish. Potatoes were a touch undercooked but overall loved the thoughtfulness and balance of the plate.
The fish and chips were bomb. The batter tasted great and texture was all there. Love their fries. I found the seasoning on the fries and bbq wings to be very well-executed. Overall the recipes are all thoughtful and artfully executed. It was great to find seafood in town that was above and beyond the local expectation.
Getting seated was awkward, could use a procedure beyond standing in the doorway and waiting for a bartender to tell you to pick your own seat. Margarita was sour but not bad.
… moreThe fish and chips were bomb. The batter tasted great and texture was all there. Love their fries. I found the seasoning on the fries and bbq wings to be very well-executed. Overall the recipes are all thoughtful and artfully executed. It was great to find seafood in town that was above and beyond the local expectation.
Getting seated was awkward, could use a procedure beyond standing in the doorway and waiting for a bartender to tell you to pick your own seat. Margarita was sour but not bad.
Becky trepanier
Dan is the key to a great experience. We love bellying up to the bar to feel at home . He is our ambassador for El Toro! We were just having drinks and the prime rib appetizer was outstanding. We were having a tough day and he made a difference in our day… OWNERS ! Dan needs a raise !!
… moreAndy Grant
A very nice spot, plenty of space, friendly staff and most importantly excellent food. A quality steak house hidden in western mass. Enjoyed a very tasty appetizer I had not heard of before, tostones rellenos.
… moreNorth American Cannon LLc
We had a party of 5 reservation on saturday night, nov 9 2024. The atmosphere and aesthetics were greatly improved from the old Carriage House in the front dining room; we were seated in the back dining room, as it appeared they were showcasing some live entertainment in the main dining room and were quite busy. The cocktails were good. The waiter / staff was polite, friendly and attentive. The appetizers were good; onion soup, salad and probably the best chicken wings i’ve ever had (i had the el toro bourbon bbq sauce) The five of us placed our entree orders; two filet mignon, one short rib and my steak tips. The two filets were cooked good, the short rib was tender. Two issues were; I ordered the tips med-rare but they were served well-done, dry and a bit over seasoned- I did not eat them. The waiter apologized and said he’ll inform the chef. When the check came, the steak tips were still on the bill- the 2nd issue, my daughter ordered mac & ch with cheese sticks, and they totally forgot the order.We asked about her entree when they brought ours out, they apologized and said they’d bring it right out. 20 mins later still no dinner. My daughter ended up picking on food from our plates because they never brought out her entree. I graciously paid the bill and left a 21% tip. El Toro offered me a gift card to rectify the dining experience.
… morepatrick rice
We usually have our Anniversary dinner in Boston but decided to stay close and go to El Toro, Glad we did!! First upon walking in the Atmosphere is Amazing, The bar tender gave us a super friendly greeting and had us in a seat within seconds. Server had our drink order in hand within the first five minutes, a host or food runner not sure of his position brought those drinks quickly. I mention this because these three employees ran this dining room like a well oiled machine the team work was more then impressive, coming from a former restaurant manager.
We got a crispy prime rib flat bread that arrived piping hot and quickly as our appetizer, it was very good, however I have to save the raving for our Entrees, My wife had a scallop fettuccine dish and couldn’t have been happier. I got a honey whiskey salmon that arrived on a cedar plank surrounded by roasted Brussels and root veg and cranberry, I say this without exaggerating not only was this plate beautiful but it may be one of the best Salmon dishes I’ve ever had.
El Toro is definitely on the top of our go to spots now.
… moreWe got a crispy prime rib flat bread that arrived piping hot and quickly as our appetizer, it was very good, however I have to save the raving for our Entrees, My wife had a scallop fettuccine dish and couldn’t have been happier. I got a honey whiskey salmon that arrived on a cedar plank surrounded by roasted Brussels and root veg and cranberry, I say this without exaggerating not only was this plate beautiful but it may be one of the best Salmon dishes I’ve ever had.
El Toro is definitely on the top of our go to spots now.
Karla Paxton
Sat at the bar and had a wonderful experience!! Food is delicious! So far, we have had the salmon with the mango and a burger plus no bun (see the picture). Dan, the bartender, makes some incredible cocktails! Dan and Michael, the manager, are both friendly and engaging. We have found our new weekend go to restaurant.
… moreDaniela G
From the outside, this place didn’t seem like much, but it completely exceeded our expectations. A true hidden gem.
We’re not from the area. We were just passing through after visiting a potential school for my boyfriend’s son. But what a fantastic restaurant to stumble upon! Initially, we wanted something better than fast food, but by the end of our meal, we were completely blown away.
From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed warmly. The atmosphere at the bar caught our attention as some people were laughing and having a great time with the bartender. We opted for the dining area, where we were seated in a cozy little corner. The whole place has a charming, winter cabin feel, which I absolutely loved.
Our server was a young lady, who was sweet and knowledgeable. She recommended the wings, and my boyfriend, who’s notoriously picky about his wings, decided to give them a try. He was in love. They had a dry rub with a honey glaze. Absolutely delicious. Wish we had taken a picture, but we had no idea they’d be that good.
For our entrees, my boyfriend had the prime rib, which he enjoyed. The presentation was simple but nice. I went with the filet, following our server’s suggestion. I tried it with both chimichurri and bearnaise. They were both fantastic, but the bearnaise won me over.
We hadn’t planned on eating so much, but our server wouldn’t let us leave without trying a limoncello cake. At that point, we just thought, why not? It was worth it!
There was live music toward the end of our meal. Another pleasant surprise. Maybe starting live music a bit earlier should be a future consideration.
We’re not sure how often we’ll be in the area, but if we are, we’ll definitely be back.
… moreWe’re not from the area. We were just passing through after visiting a potential school for my boyfriend’s son. But what a fantastic restaurant to stumble upon! Initially, we wanted something better than fast food, but by the end of our meal, we were completely blown away.
From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed warmly. The atmosphere at the bar caught our attention as some people were laughing and having a great time with the bartender. We opted for the dining area, where we were seated in a cozy little corner. The whole place has a charming, winter cabin feel, which I absolutely loved.
Our server was a young lady, who was sweet and knowledgeable. She recommended the wings, and my boyfriend, who’s notoriously picky about his wings, decided to give them a try. He was in love. They had a dry rub with a honey glaze. Absolutely delicious. Wish we had taken a picture, but we had no idea they’d be that good.
For our entrees, my boyfriend had the prime rib, which he enjoyed. The presentation was simple but nice. I went with the filet, following our server’s suggestion. I tried it with both chimichurri and bearnaise. They were both fantastic, but the bearnaise won me over.
We hadn’t planned on eating so much, but our server wouldn’t let us leave without trying a limoncello cake. At that point, we just thought, why not? It was worth it!
There was live music toward the end of our meal. Another pleasant surprise. Maybe starting live music a bit earlier should be a future consideration.
We’re not sure how often we’ll be in the area, but if we are, we’ll definitely be back.
Marcos Miranda
Tried their bbq chicken with Cajun shrimp. Excellent. Great service and atmosphere as well.
… moreMelinda Kuchta
It was my husband and I first date night since having our baby a yr ago and first time at the restaurant! Walking in it was very nice (fancier than what we are used to) but the person who seated us sat us right under one of the big tvs showing a crackling fire it was soooo cozy we loved it which eased my nerves about leaving my baby. Once we met our waiter Dan we knew we had a good one! He took the time to talk with us and get to know us a little bit and made us laugh which made our experience even more amazing! Our food was outstanding. The soft pretzels and homemade honey mustard and cheese sauce were the best we’ve ever had and our meals…it was the BEST shrimp and mashed potatoes ever! Our waiter Dan was the best and will be asking for him again when we go back! It was pricey but everything was homemade by a chef and you totally get what you pay for!! Thanks for a GREAT first impression!
… moreKalli Rose
Skimpy portions and lack of quality. The loaded tostones was the best thing I had, which was an appetizer. I asked for my filet to be medium but it came out rare. I ate it anyways because I just wanted to leave at that point. My broccoli was hard and the salad was unappetizing. I will never go back, I’ll take my chances at a chain steakhouse. Also the driveway sucks.
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