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332 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
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Devlin's in the Greater Boston area is a two star American restaurant. This restaurant is situated in the Brighton neighborhood. It's been awarded the Best of Bar Scene award. Know before you go: this place features dancing. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, breakfast, and brunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups. Diners found the food very good.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the Brighton/Brookline area for years, yet last night was the first time I tried Devlin's. I thought it was great! I've been looking for a place in Boston with high ceilings and a big,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has gone way downhill. Used to be the best place in Brighton but the service and food quality have gone way down within the past year. Still great ambiance, upscale place with fun drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a recent transplant to Brighton and I'm a fan of this place. It's a good spot for a couple beers and munchies after work (I recommend the chicken fingers, they're very crispy and juicy), and also...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Helloooo patio dining! I had no idea this place had such a great outdoor space, and on nights when the weather is nice it's where you want to be. While I can't rave about the food, it was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have made it to the patio on two summer afternoons so far. It's is very, very nice: surprisingly large with ample seating, it's own bar, and even a little fountain in the corner.Both visits were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
went here the past sunday,,,and sat on the patio for brunch....iv eaten here about fifteen times total and every experience has been alright/good. this sunday for brunch was just bad. our server took...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start off by saying the only reason this place did not get 5 stars is that the waitress was subpar and did not give us the same service as the other customers. I went with a group of 5, all about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the summertime, the Devlin's patio beckons me. It is just where I want to be.They really did a great job with the outdoor area. A lovely cobblestone-esque patio with metal tables and chairs; a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am sick of all of the bud light and puff daddy bars but Devlins has saved me. Yes they serve bud light and play some top 40 music but the atmosphere is the best for the Brighton area. The bartenders...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a nice dinner out with some girlfriends tonight. Devlin's was great! This was my first time there. It was a surprise to see how large their back patio is - what a nice treat to sit out back,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my local pub of choice in Brighton. I like sitting at the "classic darker" bar side unless the group is over 4 people; then, we like to sit at on the brighter side. The regular bartenders...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Extra star for the outdoor patio - it's absolutely lovely when the weather is nice. Go for brunch and be treated to some live jazz along with your meal.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found Devlin's by accident (I knew that it was there, but I didn't realize that they had a back patio). My boyfriend and I came here on a Monday night for '2 drinks.' Well the 2 drinks turned into...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last September on a hot sunny day for brunch with a group. They sat us in the back on the patio under shade, which was perfect! The brunch was really good, as was my bloody mary. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been to Devlin's about a year ago for brunch and found it very pleasant. The same is to be said for their dinner service. Good lighting, solid food. They did run out of Blue Moon while we were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to describe Devlin's to my roommate before she had dinner there with her boyfriend, and found myself struggling to aptly do so. I told her that it was classy for Brighton Center, but not to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok not sure why anyone hasn't accented the fact that this place has the BEST OUTDOOR PATIO. Who knew such a gem could exist in Brighton Center?There is an outdoor bar on the patio along with band...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went back to Devlin's this past weekend with a bunch of friends, and was rather excited.After not being able to decide what to get from the yummy choices, I asked the waiter's opinion on the Rueben...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Devlin's certainly seems to be the most posh of all the Brighton center restaurants. I used to live in the area and always meant to try this place, but never did, so I was very excited to be going...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I adore Devlin's. However, on Friday I went with a group of friends for dinner and drinks. The waitress explained the kitchen was backed up and she would be back with bread when it came out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always forget about Devlin's, even though I lived within walking distance for about 2.5 years. It is the nicest restaurant on that stretch of Washington Street in Brighton Center, so being a bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start off by saying that we went here on Mother's Day - which is understandably a busy day for any restaurant. But that excuse will only get you so far ...I decided to take my parents here for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Devlin's was my favorite place to grab food/drinks when I lived in Brighton Center. I would consider it "fancy" for Brighton Ctr, but not in an obnoxious way. Being able to head out for a glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for patios, and the one at Devlin's is positively delightful. Big, spacious, plenty of tables and open air.The menu is good (sliiiiightly pricey). Was surprised to see that the shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fancy- for Brighton Center. Good cocktail and a decent selection of beers. Warm weather means you can hang out in the back patio, which is the best part of this place.Bonus points for Devlin's having...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say I still love this place, was just there Friday night! This is my fav all around place in my 'hood. 5 stars for:great atmosphere and decorfriendly bar staff and waitstaffthe best outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***BREAKFAST ONLY***When you're craving a full Irish breakfast with all the fixins in Brighton Center, there's hardly a better place to do it than at Devlin's. As always, there's a chance you'll walk...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really great. Ive been here numerous times and every time i go i have a great time. Food is great and so are their signature drinks. Weekends are really fun with a good dj. Always a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the other day for the first time ever. I'm moving to this area and wanted to scout some local eateries. This place came highly recommended, and lived up to the hype. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for brunch, but it was good. I had the Irish Breakfast or something along those lines, and it was awesome. Would have been a four star rating, but the hostess was pretty cold,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best restaurant in Brighton Center - a perfect case of being a big fish in a small pond. When your only options are Porter Belly's, Brighton Beer Garden, or the Green Briar, Devlin's is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met my parents after work one Friday evening for drinks and appetizers at Devlin's and it was great! We sat at a corner of the bar and each ordered our drink of choice from the extremely friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I apologize for the 2nd update to this but... went for brunch this past weekend, and got very excited about the smoked salmon sandwich, being a nice Jewish girl with a weakness for a big soft egg...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You would never know that some of the better restaurants in Boston are off the beaten path in the outskirts, this is sure one of them. Devlin's is in the city of Brighton about 10 mintues outside the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Devlins four stars if their menu was a little more affordable. It feels like your paying downtown prices in a Brighton Center location. The ambiance is nice but not worth $15-$20 for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times for dinner with friends. It's a nice place but nothing on the drink or food menu ever jumps out at me. This time around, we ordered the fried calamari appetizer and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Devlins is just fine. The hostess is cold and unapproachable and about 12 so whatever. A good change as others have noted from just bar food in the area. We had a terrific waitress and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Me and some friends were planning on going to Jim's Deli today, but since the line was out of the door, we decided we would let Devlin's have the honor of nursing our New Year's Hangovers. Now bear...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lately been spurred to write reviews only if the establishment is A)really good B) Really bad, or C) really memorable for various reasons.That being said, this place really impressed me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Devlin's, love the bars and the bartenders are the best. However, the food is overpriced and nothing fantastic. I got an $11 burger that tasted barely better than Wendy's. My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They allow small leashed dogs on their patio, I discovered this summer...but they don't seem to have a real definition of small. We had brunch the other day with two Boston Terriers, a cock-a-poo,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Devlin's is a little nicer than most of the other Brighton options, and I like having it available so close to my house. The brunch is really good, and the bloody marys are fantastic (the black pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
came back here again .. just trying to show the locals some love. Though wary, I believe in second chances. This time my friend and I sat outside the patio. It was kinda breezy but still nice out....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place - its walking distance from ym house so I frequent it a lot. The patio is huge and never crowded during the day. Nightime (esp. on weekends) can be rough. The service can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm wary of bars in Brighton Allston because 95% of them are undergrad hangouts, but Devlin's was pleasantly surprising - it's more upscale, and more classy. The patio is a fabulous place to enjoy a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many a time since I've moved to Brighton. A couple times for dinner and then once meeting up for drinks with a date. Any food I've ever had there has been very tasty. 'Try the veal,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was to my surprise very cool. i live maybe a minute walk from Devlin's but never tried it b/c it seemed like an every day place. thanks to yelp i decided to check it out. the patio is like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome patio... and they let me bring my dog there. I wouldn't bring high energy dogs there - or dogs that get spooked easily. The servers are super nice and they all love my dog and let me sneak in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOD THE PATIO. It's amazing. A little oasis tucked away off the street and a perfect place to linger over dinner and a bottle of wine. Sparkly white lights, fragrant plants and even a WATERFALL...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Devlin's several times as I live in the area and it's just so easy to walk to a restaurant rather than hop on the T or drive. Other than that, I'm not really sure why I keep coming...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is this really the meal I get for $10? Yeah, it's delicious, but this really isn't a lot of food.I read the reviews before going here and noted that the service could be hit-or-miss. Well, today it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe Devlin's isn't yelped already - that's insane! This place is to Brighton Center what Sunset is to Allston Village! Okay, perhaps that's a bad analogy, but Devlin's is awesome. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Devlin's is always my go to place. Though sometimes the service is mediocre, it is usually when it is busy and thats somewhat understandable. The butternut squash ravioli with sage butter sauce is to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Devlin's a few times and I do like quite a bit. The service is VERY inconsistent sometimes it is great and other times it is darn close to inexcusable. The food is pretty good and they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are dying for a great semi-upscale brunch on the weekends you must try Devlin's. I highly recommend the eggs benny. I've had it twice and both times the poached eggs have been a little on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this bar is totally fun! I have been for dinner, brunch and just drinks.Dinner: Went for a friends b-day party. The service was great! We never waited for drinks, and as more people showed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: Went for brunch this weekend. While the food is good, the service was again slow and the kitchen messed up the order. I looked around the patio more, looks like it would be a great atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Devlin's - the PEI mussels, the antipasto dish, the burgers and the mojitos (expertly crafted by the staff) are favs. We've tried everything on the menu, and have not had anything but great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so torn -- On one hand I thoroughly enjoy the cocktails at Devlin's, the moody atmosphere, the bread & p.e.i mussels appetizer and the proximity to my house is a huge plus. On the other hand,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start in reverse. The minute we left Devlin's I declared that I liked it, but probably wouldn't be dying to go back anytime soon. That said, I did really enjoy it. The ambiance is really nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As I was getting ready to go to Devlin's, I asked a couple of friends of mine how it was. I got an "It's perfectly adequate" and an "It's decent". After going there, I'd agree. There is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was stumped between 3 or 4 stars with this review, but decided to go ahead with the 4 because overall my experience was pleasant, the food was tasty, and the service was great...but they could...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent an evening here for a friend's birthday and had a nice time. They have a good beer selection, and nice dark ambiance, and it's also around the block, basically, from where my boyfriend lives,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for brunch. They have delicious eggs benedict and homefries, and a huge Irish breakfast with all the fixins'. The sandwiches are great too. Service is always friendly, and I love...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is classy for Brighton center. Granted, that's not saying much... but still. I like it. Popped in here Friday night for a glass of wine and some dessert. The dessert was VERY mediocre and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Devlins! The food is excellent in the restaurant and da late bar menu is great.Wud highly recomend da crab cakes,burgers and pizza. Dis bar has great atmosphere during weekends and djs spin...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good: GREAT outdoor seating AND one of the only places I've found in Boston where I can smoke. Food is usually excellent. Bad: Hostess/Servers are usually slow and often not too friendly. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to screw up a pasta dish. Even at my very greenest in the kitchen I was able to whip up something decent with angel hair, zucchini, butter and wine. But Devlin's managed to do just that on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first introduction to "Irish" food was at Devlin's, and I kept coming back because in a sea of Irish bar and grills, Devin's sophisticated edge makes it stand out from the crowd. Devlin's offers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is improving at Devlin's, or maybe we just struck out the first two times that we tried it a year or so ago. It's still over-priced, but if you're in Brighton Center and don't feel like The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant, with its high ceilings, nice decor, a huge bricked patio in the yard behind would be one of Boston's rare outdoor oases IF IF IF someone with some imagination and gastronomical...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Devlin's is semi-trendy for the area, in my opinion. Nevertheless, it's a nice change from the surrounding bars on the block sometimes. It has nice atmosphere, is clean and they have some nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Devlin's for dinner with some friends. The entrees were ridiculously expensive for a place in brighton center. Seems like they have a wannabe-downtown syndrome. We ended up getting pizzas,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent! We went on a busy Saturday night so had to wait for a table but ended up sitting at the bar tables instead which was fine. The BBQ chicken pizza was very good. Servers were attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch. Great decor. The food was awesome. The best potato and leek soup I have ever had (with some sort of homemade potato chip on top). Best part, nice portions and for lunch all priced...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am so happy to have a place like Devlin's in the neighborhood. The restaurant looks nice and feels clean, the waitstaff is very friendly and helpful, and the food is very good with generous...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars all the way. Wow I am impressed beyond belief. Last night was my works holiday party at Devlins and it was totally fantastic. The service was great. Kudos to our server for putting up with a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Rebecca about the best cosmo. Another great drink to try is the flirtini- so good!! I'm usually a "beer girl" but every once in a while I think the fruity drinks and Devlins has it. My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From 2000 - 2003 I lived in Boston and Brighton Centre from 00-01, this place was certainly a needle in a haystack. Good music either of the DJ or acoustic variety accompanied with upscale pub food,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Devlin's to meet up for after work drinks with friends. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the great weather. The service was pretty good and the bar munchies were delicious. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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A tremendous food experience that is unmatched by other Boston fine dining establishments.
menupages.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In a previous life I lived in Brighton, so I went to Devlin's for food and for drinks on a number of occasions, both inside and out on the patio. In summary, this place is a waste of time. Which is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Devlin's, but it's not a memorable place to go. The food is good, the service is ok, and it certainly is clean. I'd go to meet a friend for drinks, but leave before the techno starts up!
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An upsclale irish bar..a bit of an oxymoron isn't it? Food was decent with great thin crust pizza and the drinks are tasty. Has a yuppie crowd with little irish flavor. Service was good and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my humble opinon, the Devlin's Cosmo is the best drink in Brighton. It is the perfect answer to a bad week at work and don't plan on driving if you are having more than one. The food is ok - the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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pacific halibut ($24) is an outstanding entree. chicken ravioli ($14/half order; $20/full) is good...
usrg.com - user review
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Myself and my wife have been to this restaurant on a few occasions, and each time we have been very well treated. The food is very good and well presented. We will be back when we visit Boston again.
boston.com - user review
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this airy bistro doesn't do anything fancy, but concentrates on cooking delicious, simple fare like comforting pastas and hearty, traditional entre. skip the salads, but don't miss the fresh veggie pizzas or...
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