The Fullerton Inn

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   Lauren

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   I wanted to love this place but it simply wasn’t it. It was Valentine’s Day, which we expected to be busy, but we felt terribly for the servers working as they had to be their own bartenders, too. It was hard to track down our server when needed, but I give them credit; they were working multiple jobs at once, and doing a great job. The food was terrible. There’s no sugar coating that. We didn’t enjoy a single aspect of the meal itself. The martini I had was actually quite lovely, but I didn’t bother ordering a second because it was too much of a mess in there. We were excited to leave and sadly will not be back. The overall atmosphere in there was 1/10 at best. It felt so awkward and uncomfortable.
   

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   Michael

   Vermont

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   My husband and I had a 7:00 p.m. dinner reservation last Friday, February 14. We were seated and given menus promptly, but it wasn’t until about 7:15 that our order was taken. It took another 25 minutes for my husband’s soup to be served, and our dinners didn’t arrive until 8:00, a full hour after we had arrived. I realize that the inn was especially busy that night because of Valentine’s Day, but there were four waitresses on duty, three of whom seemed to be constantly at the bar preparing and serving drinks or attending to the larger dining room or checking guests in at the front door. We would have hoped that staffing would be provided that was equal to the anticipated demands. Also, we had had dinner at the inn on Tuesday, January 21, an ordinary weeknight, and the service, while not as problematical as last week, was unusually slow. I hate to sound so critical, because our experience at the inn—the food, the ambience, the friendliness of the staff—was otherwise excellent. We intend to continue coming to the inn, but we look forward to prompter service.
   

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   Linda

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   The food is always good, and the service was excellent. The young lady that waited on us was very friendly and very attentive. Great place to eat.
   

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   michael

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   What a lovely surprise !We were not expecting this level of food. The brussel sprouts and pot sticker appetizers were really flavorful. The salmon and short ribs over polenta were perfectly cooked. Can't go wrong with the ice cream sundae and sticky toffee pudding .
   

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   Phil

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 February 2025

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

   Very quaint place. The fireplace was wonderful. Food was great. Nice service. All around nice experience. I recommend it.
   

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   John

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

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

   We love the Fullerton! Great food, service and ambiance!❤️
   

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   Christable

   New York City

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 28 December 2024

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

   Warm and welcoming establishment with classic menu options that offer something for everyone.
   

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   Julieann

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

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

   We were disappointed with the Fullerton Inn this year. Last year 12/23 they had the tables decorated, there was a gentleman playing holiday music, and the overall experience was very festive. This year the lights were bright like a warehouse (left on for set up), the vases were empty, no music, and the food was average. Very disappointed.
   

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   Chloe

   Vermont

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 December 2024

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

   Wonderful as always!! We sat in the tavern with a view of the gorgeous fire and enjoyed cocktails from the speciality menu. I highly recommend the Chicken Piccata which is served in a buttery garlic lemon sauce with asparagus. My partner got the pork chop which I usually don’t care for, but of course I had to try it. I was shocked by how wonderful it was!! For dessert, we had to get the crème brûlée which was also incredible. Great atmosphere and great company.
   

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    Gail K

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2024

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

    Our food was delicious and delivered nice and hot. The pumpkin cheesecake is to die for! Get it while you can. It’s seasonal. The atmosphere whether in the lounge or dining room is always relaxing.
    

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