City Works - Watertown

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   Jeffrey

   Greater Boston

   46 reviews

   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Been to the Waltham location, where the staff was great and food was also very good - but this location is warmer and a more pleasant atmosphere. Food was much better than I expected in a sports bar.
   

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   Ted

   New York City

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a nice dinner at City Works on Valentine’s Day. The service, the food, the ambience were all average. This is a really good place if you are looking to have some beer as well watching sports.
   

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   Robin

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I reserved a table at City Works not realizing it was a sports bar, and was somewhat dismayed when I saw the wall of screens (even though were sports fans, it’s not what we had wanted for a night out.) Despite this initial impression, City Works was both very pleasant in atmosphere and the beer selection and food were terrific. I had brisket tacos which were excellent and a large portion of three overstuffed tacos. My husband had an Ahi tuna main course with broccoli rabe that he found delicious. The dessert was only okay but we still ate it! Our server was extremely attentive and the food came fast. Stay away from the pretzel bites, fried bits of dough that were greasy and not too pretzely - otherwise, all quite good. High top tables were comfy and we saw lots of cute families fitting well into large banquettes. Not a gourmet experience but given our mistaken expectations at the start, a very nice meal in a casual and fun setting. Very diverse crowd on all dimensions, super pleasant environment. Recommend for a meal while shopping at Arsenal Yards.
   

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   Tracey

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My usual Saturday night meal. Everything I get is good, some things are better at some times. The grilled cheese with beef Brisket a little lacking in the substance for the price but delicious anyway! Fries were room temperature not hot. Nothing deters me from going but as a regular I do like to give my 2 cents
   

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   Judi

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The wait staff is excellent. The ambience is great and they have an impressive draft beer menu. I've grown more and more disappointed with their food offerings. The portion sizes continue to shrink and the quality/taste has diminished. This may be a spot more for drinks and apps rather than a good dinner out.
   

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   Tracey

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   As a regular here, im always disappointed when the food isnt delicious!! The burgers were under done, fries too done. It wont prevent me from returning but i wasn't thrilled with last nights dinner
   

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   Kristan

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 22 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding service, great food and drink selection
   

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   Jason

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   One of our go-to places. Tons of TV screens for watching games, good food and great service!
   

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   Tracey

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The kitchen was 'off' last night. The burger came with onion, and i asked for none. The burger was a bit dry and done, i asked for medium. The fries cold and over seasoned, and we asked for no spicy seasoning. BUT, the waitress was amazing and got us 2 huge containers of fresh, hot, unseasoned fries to go.
   

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    suzanne

    Greater Boston

    227 reviews

    5.0

    227 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We always enjoy dinner at City Works. The food was very good, and our server Ericka was delightful.
    

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