Table for 7..

[spaz-i-mota.livejournal.com]

Hi,

I've got 6 friends coming up Friday who've never been to Davis Square.  I need to make reservations quickly.  They've "heard of" Redbones, but Redbones doesn't take reservations on Fridays or Saturdays, so I'm going to pass with such a large group.

I'm interested in Sagra because they open the windows and I think that would be nice, and anyone can find something on an Italian Menu that pleases them as opposed to Indian or something (which I love, but doubt everyone else will).

Any thoughts?  Maybe teens/low 20's for a plate? I've looked through Yelp, but thought I'd see what you all had to say.  I've only been here for 3 months, so I've got a lot of taste testing left to do!!

Thank you!

Comments

[sylviarr.livejournal.com]

I went for my combined birthday dinner with one of my best friends and I thought the food was ok...but the place was pretty.

[nonnihil.livejournal.com]

Out of the Blue is reliable -- seldom exciting, but seldom disappointing.

[m-b-w.livejournal.com]

Orleans might work too.

[progressnerd.livejournal.com]

I may be wrong, but I think I recall them not taking reservations.

Also, I feel Orleans has a real bifurcated menu. You can get their reasonably-priced pizzas or burger; or you can jump up to their pricier entrees. I've always thought their entrees just OK, but not worth the money.

[kevin-church.livejournal.com]

I've always thought their entrees just OK, but not worth the money.

Ate their last night; couldn't agree more. The $21 I spent on the chicken would, with $5 extra, have gotten me an absolutely mind-blowing entree at someplace like Eastern Standard.

[ron_newman]

Alfresco is also Italian, though a bit further from the heart of the Square.

[sungold123.livejournal.com]

I second the vote for Alfresco- and they just got their beer/wine license. It's only about 2 blocks from Sagra. IMO, Sagra is more traditional Italian (some menu items I haven't seen since I lived in Italy), while Alfresco is more American Italian. And the people at Alfresco are super friendly.

[ron_newman]

The sound was on, not just the picture?

[cutieperson]

Gargoyle's.

[talonvaki.livejournal.com]

That's what I was thinking, too.

[makoshark.livejournal.com]

I'll second third that.

[progressnerd.livejournal.com]

Sabur is very good, in my opinion. Yeah, that's more Teele Square than Davis, but a short walk down Holland.

[makoshark.livejournal.com]

Nice. I've been meaning to try Sabur for a while. Glad to hear the good reviews.

Sabur for sure

[ideaguy.livejournal.com]

Comfortable, room for a group, always delicious, reasonable, adventuresome entrees. GREAT service as a rule. Many good D Square options, but nothing that compares to Sabur.

Re: Sabur for sure

[ravenword.livejournal.com]

Agreed! I like it there.

Heads up!

[obra.livejournal.com]

Friday is MIT graduation. Make sure you have reservations.

[prunesnprisms.livejournal.com]

mmm, Sabur is awesome.

Great input!

[spaz-i-mota.livejournal.com]

Thanks everyone.

I actually think that having sports on may make half of my friends happy, and the other half may be into atmosphere. So I reserved a spot at Sagra for Friday.

I hope to try Sagra this weekend as well, and then I'll continue down the list - Gargoyles, Alfresco..etc.
I agree with the comments about Orleans. I was a bit surprised at what I got for the $ -- I was not sitting in the bar area though. I will try again w/ a smaller group sometime later.

It's great having so many walkable options! Way better than where I used to live!

Re: Great input!

[spaz-i-mota.livejournal.com]

I mean try SABUR this weekend - I don't now how edit my own comments.

Re: Great input!

[ron_newman]

You need a Paid Account to edit your comments (and even then you can only do so before anyone has replied to them).

Re: Great input!

[spaz-i-mota.livejournal.com]

I see.
Thanks Ron!

[tequilamckngbrd.livejournal.com]

Just outside of Davis Square is best.

Joe Sent Me - Great burgers and HDTV's
Ball Square Cafe - Great Breakfast/Lunch

The restaurants in Davis Square are ok, nothing that really stands out.

[kalliejenn2.livejournal.com]

rudy's in teele square is also great for bigger groups, and delicious (tacos and burritos, oh my!)

dinner for 7

[ryan9.livejournal.com]

Reservations in Davis are tough not too many places take them.

Sangra, Orleans, Gargoyles, Diva, Franks Steak House on Mass Ave, Johnny D's(maybe)

but all the rest are kinda hit or miss but I ve never waited for more than one drink anywhere in the 9 years I ve lived here. So its not too bad.

Gargoyles is more like a real nice and have front near windows and a back that is quaint like something in the north end. 20/25 bucks a plate! AWESOME FOOD! and WINE.

There is a new place right next to Cristos Pizza on Elm St. that is medertarian of some sort but always smells fantastic..It might be a better option for more people that dont like DIVA(Indian food). GOOD REVIEWS but Ive have never been.

Besides that you can always hit up the Joshua Tree and have a one drink wait and then enjoy all the sports on tv...sox nation and then at like 9, 80;s night starts...bringing back the old school! Its actually pretty fun!

Sangra might be your best bet. You wont wait, good food, good prices high teens a plate. Atmosphere is good and it wont be packed and uncomfortable.

Enjoy

Ryan-Alli's Friend