Scarlet Oak Tavern - HINGHAM

I will never come back here again or recommend it to anyone. I had a reservation booked four days in advance for a celebration. I did have to call an hour befor... read more I will never come back here again or recommend it to anyone. I had a reservation booked four days in advance for a celebration. I did have to call an hour before to let them know we’d be slightly late, and they assured me it wouldn’t be an issue. When we arrived—less than 10 minutes past—we were given maybe the worst table in the place next to an overcrowded booth. We politely asked to move and were told we could, but they needed the next table back by a specific time. That was fine with us even though we also had a reservation , but when the table next to us opened up we moved again with our waiter’s approval assuming the time restriction no longer applied to the new table. This was all before we ordered anything, so it wasn't a huge hassle. We enjoyed our meal, ordered multiple drinks, and even requested a celebration dessert with an extra tip by the way. After that, staff gathered right behind us loudly discussing how they needed all three tables in our section for a reservation. Not sure how we were supposed to know that...but either way they were making it clear they expected us to wrap it up and leave. We were given our check with our last drink left. No problem, we paid it and were working on finishing up. The manager then came over and told us we had to leave, with the full drinks still in front of us. She said the hostess had mentioned the specific time limit despite the fact that we had changed tables and were never told it still applied. She also said that they had to move another party because of us. Again, how are we supposed to know this considering no one told us after we changed tables? And really, trying to guilt us after we had ordered AND paid for meals, drinks, and dessert...that was just unnecessary. She offered us a round at the bar IF we could find a seat ...seriously? but by then I wanted nothing to do with them considering how incredibly rude they were. This was supposed to be a celebration and instead we were rushed out without even finishing the drinks we had already paid for yes, they took the check before telling us to leave so rest assured they still got their money and tip. I wouldn’t recommend this place for any dinner, let alone a special occasion. Bummer because we came pretty often and had even held an event here before. Now, I wish I could leave 0 stars.

Mother galore Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Burger read more Mother galore Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Burger

Always a great experience. Food, drinks and service is consistently great. Highly recommend Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 read more Always a great experience. Food, drinks and service is consistently great. Highly recommend Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5

I 've been having Thanksgiving dinner here with the family, except for last year, for the past five years, or so. It has always been an enjoyable experience, wi... read more I 've been having Thanksgiving dinner here with the family, except for last year, for the past five years, or so. It has always been an enjoyable experience, with good food and excellent service. This is no longer the case, even though the menu is priced40% higher than previous occasions. The food is the same, but attention to detail , such as New York Strip medium rare, orTurkey Dinner dark meat only, fall on deaf ears. Service is rushed, incomplete and impersonal. The noticeable decline inperformance, may be a sign of the times , but I won 't be driving 3.5 4 hours, on Thanksgiving day, to eat here, ever again.

Excellent for small to mid-size functions. Get your own room even if it's for like 7-10 people. Really nice staff. Food was excellent. Plenty of bar seating and... read more Excellent for small to mid-size functions. Get your own room even if it's for like 7-10 people. Really nice staff. Food was excellent. Plenty of bar seating and you can be as casual or as fancy as you'd like with this place, which makes it a greatplace for everybody.