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Tempo Dining - Tempo, Waltham, MA

Tempo

4.7
4.7
2274 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Tempo

4.7
$30 and under
American
Waltham

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Outdoor Dining at Tempo is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ONLY!
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Tempo offers downtown quality and atmosphere in a convenient suburban location on, Moody Street in Waltham known as "Restaurant Row". The menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood, great cuts of meat, chicken, duck, and truly has something for everyone. Tempo is excellent for a date, great for groups, and the bar is a perfect place for singles and people watching. The cuisine rivals higher-priced alternatives and the staff is welcoming and eager to please. The bar offers the largest selection around and the wine list pricing is the best in Waltham. We have a gorgeous private dining room that is perfect for events, corporate dinners, holiday parties and graduation celebrations. If you haven't visited us we promise you won't regret it!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 891-9000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Sigel
  • Catering
    Tempo is pleased to cater for any event large or small. For information please contact Nathan or Erin.
  • Private party facilities
    Tempo facilitates parties private, semi-private or as a complete buyout offering both sit down and cocktail style events for any number of guests. We can accommodate any party from 2 to 160 guests! We Do Have a Private Room that accommodates up to 32 guests. Perfect for corporate dinners, holiday events, wedding receptions and any fun night out you can plan! For more information please contact us.
  • Area
    Waltham
  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Parking details
    Parking for Tempo can be found in the Waltham City Parking Lot on Chestnut Street located less than a block from Tempo.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Offers

  • Live Music Nights at Tempo Bistro

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 16:00 - 21:45,Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 22:00
    Live Music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Tempo Bistro in Waltham. Join us for dinner and live music on Moody Street in Waltham.

What 2,274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tempo in Waltham shines with "exceptional food" and "attentive service." Known for its diverse and inventive menu, Tempo offers outstanding dishes like BBQ chicken, ribs, and seafood options. The ambiance is lively, with jazz music at BakBar and a welcoming atmosphere. Customers praise the "friendly staff" and "great cocktails."

2,274 Reviews
  1. Alan

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, I had the bay scallops which were sweet and very tasty. My wife had the crusted halibut again excellently prepared and very flavorful. A bit pricey but well done.

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  2. Allison

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time and our waiter was so hospitable! We felt taken care of and thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience!

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  3. Tess

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful last night, our first time dining at Tempo! The service, cocktails, apps, and entrees were all amazing. We highly recommend Tempo!

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  4. Breanne

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food as exceptional, per usual! I hope they offer physical menus again. I do not want to pull out my phone at dinner. Also, I was sat by the door for the first time and it was freezing. I will request a seat away from the door going forward. Overall, Tempo is our FAVORITE and we will be back!

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  5. Lynne

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Service was great. Will definitely be back!

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  6. bob

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was outstanding as server, Catherine she was exceptional. She’s very dedicated to her job and she was very helpful and very knowledgeable of the menu.

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  7. Eileen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table at the BakBar. The food was great as was the ambience and the service. The entertainment was jazz music which was awesome. Very enjoyable evening.

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  8. Paul

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The booth near the bar had tears in the seat and it was quite loud, but food and service were good.

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  9. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend that I had dinner with is very picky and makes a lot of customizations. Our server and the chef accommodated without any hesitation. And dinner was great!

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  10. Rose

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit there!! Delicious!! Eric, our waiter was awesome!! He was one of our bartenders on our first visit and he didn’t disappoint again!! Love the quality of the food and drinks. We ventured into the “Bakbar” after dinner! Great set up!! A must see!

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FAQs

Tempo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 891-9000.

Tempo is rated 4.7 stars by 2274 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Tempo restaurant

Tempo

4.7
$30 and under
American
Waltham

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tempo

474 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Area
    Waltham
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking for Tempo can be found in the Waltham City Parking Lot on Chestnut Street located less than a block from Tempo.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Sigel
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (781) 891-9000
  • Catering
    Tempo is pleased to cater for any event large or small. For information please contact Nathan or Erin.
  • Private party facilities
    Tempo facilitates parties private, semi-private or as a complete buyout offering both sit down and cocktail style events for any number of guests. We can accommodate any party from 2 to 160 guests! We Do Have a Private Room that accommodates up to 32 guests. Perfect for corporate dinners, holiday events, wedding receptions and any fun night out you can plan! For more information please contact us.
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