Cultivator Shoals

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   First time there. Cute place. An old pub. Small but quaint. We got seated next to a window. It happened to be about 10 degrees out and the window was stuck cracked open at the top. So the area was chilled. Not the end of the world. Ordered tuna nachos and wings to start. Both great. Actually - those tuna nachos were the best thing I have eaten in a long time. So, so good. Then I just got the Caesar salad which was ok. My husband got a burger and said it was wonderful with a great flame grilled taste. My daughter got the spicy chicken sandwich. While she liked it she later didn’t feel great and wondered if the kimchi pickles and all the spices just hit her wrong. Not sure. Shoestring fries with both sandwiches were great with a flavorful aioli. I would definitely go back and immediately get an order of tuna nachos for myself alone! One thing to mention - and maybe this wasn’t typical - but there was a large group of 9 or 10 in this small dining area and they were loud. Like ridiculously loud. And it was only 6pm. The waitress did address the noise with them and it got a bit better. When they left, though, it was amazing the difference - I could hear the music and have a conversation with others. Hopefully when anyone else goes next there isn’t a loud table like that. The room is too small with tables too close for noisy people like that. Just my opinion.
   

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   Scott

   Greater Boston94 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on January 4, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Sad to see the level of service is going down at one point the kitchen had to stop taking orders chicken wings came out burnt just wasn’t the same feeling. Everything was just passable after dropping $200. Not sure if I’ll return.
   

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   Scott

   Greater Boston94 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The overall vibe in this place is simply fantastic. All bartenders are very good at their job making the best craft cocktails around very satisfied customer.
   

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   Sandra VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 7, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We tried it for the very first time. Opens at 5 pm. The place is actually very cozy inside. Nice ambience.. menu is very limited and not anything too healthy .. mostly carbs .. service was excellent .. Chelsea was our server. Very very pleasant and attentive. We had the hamburger and fried chicken sandwich. We would go back again maybe for drinks ?
   

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   Scott

   Greater Boston94 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service is always exceptional. Quality of food is fantastic. Nice little hidden gem.
   

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   BrianK

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on June 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cozy atmosphere, delicious food and great service! Would definitely recommend.
   

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   Djay VIP

   Greater Boston9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Because Cultivator Shoals is one of the Servewell group, we expected a better experience than we got. The menu is limited and mostly filled with carbs and cheese like Mac and cheese, fried chicken sandwich, nachos, and cheeseburger with fries. The Mac and cheese arrived barely warm and it arrived before the app we had ordered which were nachos. We sent the Mac and cheese back and they did heat it up. The server was great by the way. The burger was fine and I enjoyed my drink, but we probably won’t go back.
   

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   KarenG

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the ambiance of this place. Cool nod to all things New Bedford history with artwork. Service was great! Unique offerings of small plates. We had the edamame wonton and some delicious lobster rolls. Great spot.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you Cultivator Shoals for listing your amazing restaurant on Seize the Deal, we would have never known of you, and truly would have missed out. The food, drinks, decor, atmosphere and service were absolutely fantastic! We will definitely be back. Wish I could remember our waiters name, he was amazing, so very nice and very knowledgeable. My friend and I mentioned we would like to try a spicy martini that was not on the menu, he said we can absolutely make this for you, and it was so good, so thank you to our amazing waiter and bartender she made it perfectly they even included a beautiful flower! For reference we ordered: lobster wontons, steak fritter dinner, spicy tequila martini splash of pineapple & cranberry! Everything was absolutely delicious! We will definitely be coming back! Thank you all for an amazing first time experience!
   

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    OpenTable Diner VIP

    Caribbean18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Out waitstaff, including Chris, was phenomenal! The food and drinks were totally wonderful.  The atmosphere was excellent. It’s our new favorite! Thanks to everyone there, it was a perfect evening.
    

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