Amrheins

[coweepooh]

Is this place worth trying? I know it was noted as a "truly bostonian" place and while I like "history" and being at places that have been around for years, I wouldn't want to go if the food is pretty meh or its so outdated that you'd only go to say you have gone.

Thanks!

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Amrheins Restaurant
80 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

[Prav]

I think many will tell you that the food is pretty 'meh' unfortunately. :(

[Fort Point]

Agree with 'meh' on the food and the last time I was there (about two months ago) they charged $12.50 for a Kettle One martini. Not a neighborhood spot anymore.

[LeoLioness]

I found the food "meh" and the amount of televisions on the walls obnoxious. I can't even imagine what sort of cachet having been there would hold.

[mtm7654]

It's good for one visit to check out the beautiful wood bar and the antique beer tap. And I like their mac n cheese.

[libertywharf]

If you want to visit one part of Southie which has not changed, then have lunch here. Parking is tough but doable. Red line would be the best way.

[C. Hamster]

Red line is right there but the ample parking is the best thing about Amrheins

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Amrheins Restaurant
80 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

[MC Slim JB]

I had a very underwhelming dinner there a couple of years ago, have not been back since.

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[Bob Dobalina]

Amrhein's was severely outdated until a few years ago, when the place closed for a complete and total make-over, which began the new look, new menu, new prices, new "antique bar" etc.
It was pretty divey, and now it is a much different place. I like the food well enough - nothing crazy good that I have seen, but it's perfectly fine for ordinary humans. I am not sure if I would ever go there and order a martini - it's always been a Guinness and burger kind of place to me. The apps are usually decent bar food.

As far as the desire to patronize a "truly bostonian" place, please reconsider - Boston had historically bad food, so why repeat history? Bland Tory-influenced chow should be relegated to the past. If you are stuck on this idea, I would recommend Durgin Park for food, Doyle's in JP for a drink.

[will007]

If you have this place on your to do list, then do lunch but not dinner.

[Guinness02122]

Amrheins was always known for their Sunday brunch. It was something like $7 for an all you can eat no frills buffet. It fit perfectly with the the neighborhood. The food was very average and predictable. It was a low-middle income family place. Just after they renovated the place the food improved a bit, but that was shortly lived. The last time I went, about a year and a half ago, the food was equal to pre-renovation. I dn't see a reason to make a special trip.

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Amrheins Restaurant
80 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

[libertywharf]

I think your income data is outdated. There are some new young companies in the area. The immediate area has changed, and southie itself is a popular place to live.

[Pegmeister]

I haven't been in about a year. That said, I've always felt that there are things they do quite well, especially if Richie is still in the kitchen. I've never had a complaint about their surf and turf (filet mignon and baked stuffed shrimp) or their lobster mac & cheese. Chicken parm has always been consistent and I thoroughly enjoy their risottos. I say give it a try.

[C. Hamster]

We hit the place up for drinks once in awhile. The bar is nice enough.

The food has never been very good or consistant, at least for what we order. So we're more likely to just drink there and then eat somewhere else.

[coweepooh]

haha okay, im glad i passed on the Living Social deal for it today then...everyone seemed to think "meh" mostly which is not a good sign thanks guys!

[Wannabfoode]

they have one of the better lobster mac & cheeses in town, done with peas and bacon. That and a beer at the bar makes for a pretty good early dinner. As for the rest of the menu, haven't been that impressed.