Galliford's Tavern - Mendon

I was thrilled to discover that we could dine at this restaurant during our visit to the zoo! It was the ideal spot to take a break and unwind before heading ou... read more I was thrilled to discover that we could dine at this restaurant during our visit to the zoo! It was the ideal spot to take a break and unwind before heading outside to explore.

We absolutely adore this place! The martinis, bang bang shrimp, Thai chicken pizza and all the other menu items are fantastic. The atmosphere is wonderful and t... read more We absolutely adore this place! The martinis, bang bang shrimp, Thai chicken pizza and all the other menu items are fantastic. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is top-notch. It's definitely the best restaurant around!

It's hard to believe, but there is an amazing restaurant located right at Southwick's Zoo. We decided to try it out during our midday visit to the zoo, and we w... read more It's hard to believe, but there is an amazing restaurant located right at Southwick's Zoo. We decided to try it out during our midday visit to the zoo, and we were pleasantly surprised.

Went with a very large group and they were able to seat us with short notice. The food and service were excellent read more Went with a very large group and they were able to seat us with short notice. The food and service were excellent

To say I was shocked by the quality of the food and the ambiance at this restaurant would be an understatement. I'd never expect to get such an upscale and auth... read more To say I was shocked by the quality of the food and the ambiance at this restaurant would be an understatement. I'd never expect to get such an upscale and authentic experience at a zoo which appeals broadly to young families with children. But this was delightful from start to finish. Beautiful design and spacious layout, plenty of space in the airy dining room flooded with natural light, attentive but not hovering service, and a creative modern menu that's also approachable. Loved the steak tips, possibly the best I've had in years, and the wild thin crust pizzas were such a crowd pleaser, along with the ahi tuna appetizer. Not even joking, we'd literally drive out from Boston just to go here for dinner and maybe catch some live music too. Kudos for shattering my expectations!