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Horse Shoe Cafe in the Greater Boston area is a two star Southwestern restaurant. It's known for its barbecue. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features a full bar.
Spanning four generations, the owners of North Shore's Horseshoe Grille have been providing delicious food and quality service for over 80 years. This Boston American/BBQ restaurant welcomes you and your family to a fresh, home-cooked meal in a friendly atmosphere.Enter Boston's Horseshoe Grille and you feel at home as the staff offers sincere service with a smile. Their passion for slow-smoked southern barbecue, amazing American cuisine has been recognized by North Shore locals and tourists alike.Centered around a stone hearth and fireplace, the dining room expresses a cozy family atmosphere. This North Shore BBQ restaurant takes pride in making sure patrons have a memorable dining experience. From the home-made cornbread, to the great BBQ and other American dishes, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come visit the Horseshoe Grille today.
3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is hit or miss for me. Sometimes its great and sometimes its dry overcooked crap. Cornbread is always yummy. Service is good, but consistency is key and they don't have that. Takeout is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tough one for me to critique cause I have a love/hate relationship with this place. This restaurant was rebuilt recently, the previous place was a DIVE...disgusting, smokey dive...so this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Horseshoe is a good local place that feels much more homey than the chain restaurant alternatives or other limited options in the area. It is definitely frequented by local residents and has a family...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to start off by saying this is probably the best restaurant in North Reading, and that's why I gave it 4 stars (in Boston, it'd probably be a 3). That's not saying much, since there's not much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great drinks in the bar area. Usually pretty busy. I've only been here with large groups, yet they have always been helpful and accommodating to our groups!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As anyone reading this knows, North Reading is not well known for having great eateries and tons to choose from.... the Horseshoe Grille is one of these great eateries though!We have eaten there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start off with the summary. "Nothing special - disappointing"Okay, with that out of the way: I still haven't learned despite going there five or six times that there's nothing but average food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Completely underwhelming. There's not much else I can muster up to say about it. Sorry.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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The "Shoe" is our local favorite. Great atmosphere and excellent service. The menu features something for everyones taste and the food is top quality, gourmet cuisine. Lots of great barbecue, good sandwiches...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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We have two children ages 1 and 3 and go to the Shoe whenever we need a meal out. Diverse menu. Food is consistently very good, the steaks for me and the specials or pulled pork for my wife though the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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The Horseshoe is a all around great place to catch a great meal, enjoy a good drink or both. This restaurant offers a bit of everything you maybe looking for. Enjoy your meal in the dining room with your...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Some restaurants you go to, there is way too much stuff on the menu, some do not have enough. The Horseshoe is just right. There is something for everyone in the family. It can also be a nice spot for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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I go to the Horseshoe Grille often for dinner. The food is amazing! They serve the BEST NACHOS I have ever had! The steak tips are delicious and cooked exactly the way you like them! They have a very nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Ribs are out of this world. We came with a large party and everything was excellent. Host and servers were very friendly and came by often to ensure we had a great time. . Food and service was excellent. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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I had heard about the place from friends and decided to try it while driving through town. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service great. Asked the wait staff what their favorite dishes were because we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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I had heard about the place from friends and decided to try it while driving through town. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service great. Asked the wait staff what their favorite dishes were because we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only went once, but will be back. Great tuna app, scallop meal and ribs! Very nice inside and a friendly owner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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I was very pleased with the food, the ambiance and the entire experience at the Horse Shoe Cafe. After the renovations that were done, it's taken the restaurant into a whole new dimension. Waitstaff is great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Wow! Renovating the old horseshoe cafe into the new horseshoe grille was definately a smart choice to make. I knew of the old horseshoe for some time, but mostly ordered out rather than dining in because of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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I went to the Horseshoe Grill for lunch today, I drove up from downtown Boston, well worth the ride. The atmosphere is great, its been around for 80 years, 80 years!! I noticed all the bbq awards on the wall...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's tough to find decent BBQ places around here, and this place can definitely hold its own. A little pricey but the ambiance is nice and the bar area is comfortable. There is some outdoor seating...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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I thought the food at the Horseshoe Cafe was excellent. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was super. We brought the kids and they loved it too.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One perk of working some sick ass hours to meet a deadline is my cool boss that treats us to take in lunch. Usually we have Fresh City Betrucci's, Joe Fish - but after 3 years of endless deadlines it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Best BBQ north of Boston....maybe in Massachusetts! Friendly service, nice new bar area. Go early to beat the crowds. All your BBQ favorites, ribs, brisket, chicken. Try the combo plates if you can't choose...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Originally known as a biker bar, the "Shoe" as townies call it, was rebuilt about 2 years ago. Between the vast bar area, the fireplace in the main dining room, and the great food, the Horshoe has reinvited...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. Once to try it out because I was eating out with my parents and my mom had a gift certificate. The second time was because my mom wanted to come back again a couple months...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After the remodeling, the food slipped a bit, but seems to be back. The space is very nicely done and the staff is always friendly.A tad over priced for what it is, but I keep going back. It is as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Completely renovated in 2005, Horseshoe was transformed from a dark and smokey biker-bar into a more family-targeted BBQ joint, with good lighting, a nice fireplace in the middle of the main dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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excellent for takeout...
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