Tempo

4.7

2274 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Outdoor Dining at Tempo is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ONLY!
Don't see a reservation available...give us a call!

Tempo offers downtown quality and atmosphere in a convenient suburban location on, Moody Street in Waltham known as "Restaurant Row". The menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood, great cuts of meat, chicken, duck, and truly has something for everyone. Tempo is excellent for a date, great for groups, and the bar is a perfect place for singles and people watching. The cuisine rivals higher-priced alternatives and the staff is welcoming and eager to please. The bar offers the largest selection around and the wine list pricing is the best in Waltham. We have a gorgeous private dining room that is perfect for events, corporate dinners, holiday parties and graduation celebrations. If you haven't visited us we promise you won't regret it!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 891-9000
Website
http://www.tempobistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nathan Sigel
Catering
Tempo is pleased to cater for any event large or small. For information please contact Nathan or Erin.
Private party facilities
Tempo facilitates parties private, semi-private or as a complete buyout offering both sit down and cocktail style events for any number of guests. We can accommodate any party from 2 to 160 guests! We Do Have a Private Room that accommodates up to 32 guests. Perfect for corporate dinners, holiday events, wedding receptions and any fun night out you can plan! For more information please contact us.

Location
474 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Neighborhood
Waltham
Cross street
High Street
Parking details
Parking for Tempo can be found in the Waltham City Parking Lot on Chestnut Street located less than a block from Tempo.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Live Music Nights at Tempo Bistro
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Live Music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Tempo Bistro in Waltham. Join us for dinner and live music on Moody Street in Waltham.

Sourdough Loaf - Baked Locally By Two Brothers 8 and 11$6.00
Honey Butter
Rocky Nook Oysters (Duxbury Bay Massachusetts) on the Half Shell *
Cocktail Sauce, Lemon (Gluten Free) Minimum 6, Must Purchase An Entree Or Equivalent In Order To Get Special $1 Price, Otherwise $3 each
Flash Fried Rocky Nook Oysters$18.00
Cherry Pepper Aioli (Available Gluten Free) (6)
Spicy Salmon Sushi Rice Cakes *$14.00
Crispy Rice Cakes, Mango Miso Puree, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Radish, Sushi Ginger, Sesame Seeds (Gluten Free)
Bang Bang Shrimp$15.00
Crispy Wild Gulf Shrimp, Tangy Aioli (Available Gluten Free)
Cajun Blackened Fish Tacos$15.00
Tangy Slaw, Mango Salsa, Chipotle Aioli (Gluten Free)
Lobster Rangoons$15.00
Duck Sauce
Kung Pao Cauliflower$14.00
Rainbow Peppers, Sweet and Spicy Sauce (Gluten Free)
Sweet Potato Bravas$14.00
Sweet and Spicy Glaze, Avocado Tomatillo Dipping Sauce
Locally Grown Mushroom Flatbread$15.00
Caramelized Onions, Herb Boursin, White Truffle Oil (Available Gluten Free)
Shoestring Truffle Fries$11.00
White Truffle Oil, Romano Cheese, Fresh Herbs, Garlic Rosemary Aioli (Gluten Free)
Jamaican Jerk Pork Sliders (3)$14.00
Cole Slaw, Kings Hawaiian Rolls
Fried Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Lemon Vinaigrette (Gluten Free)
Pan Fried Pork Potstickers$14.00
Ginger Soy, Jalapeno Thai Basil Dipping Sauce
House Smoked Chicken Wings$14.00
Brown Sugar and Bourbon Dry Rub, Buttermilk Blue Cheese (Gluten Free)
Buffalo Chicken Tenders$14.00
House Caribbean Hot Sauce, Buttermilk Blue Cheese (Available Gluten Free)
Philly Steak & Cheese Spring Rolls$15.00
Spicy Ketchup, Horseradish Aioli (Available Gluten Free)

SALADS

Roasted Beet & Herb Goat Cheese Salad$14.00
Organic Baby Arugula, Marinated Beets, Orange Segments, Pickled Red Onions, Candied Pecans, White Balsamic Dressing (Gluten Free)
Bacon Ranch Salad$14.00
Organic Baby Arugula, Baby Lettuce, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, Bacon, Sunflower Seeds, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (Gluten Free)
Real Deal Greek Salad$14.00
Barrel Aged Greek Feta, Kalamata Olives, Bell Peppers, Pickled Onions, Local Lettuce, Cukes, Tomatoes, Oregano Vinaigrette (Gluten Free)
Organic Baby Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad$14.00
Shaved Reggiano, Garlicky Croutons, Spanish White Anchovies (Available Gluten Free)
Add Protein to Any Salad
These proteins are available to add to ANY salad.
Add Five Jumbo Garlic Shrimp$15.00
Gluten Free
Add Pan Seared Sea Scallops$15.00
Gluten Free
Add Norwegian Salmon$15.00
Gluten Free
Add Giannone Farms All Natural Mostly Boneless Half Chicken$13.00
Gluten Free
Add Coffee & Mesquite Rubbed All Natural Hanger Steak$18.00
Gluten Free

MAINS

Pan Seared WIld Striped Bass Piccata$32.00
Hand Rolled Fettuccine, Baby Spinach, Lemon, Capers Garlic, Butter, White Wine
Cajun Blackened Mahi$29.00
Chorizo Pepper and Onion Rice, Summer Squash and Zucchini, Mango Salsa (Gluten Free)
Cashew Encrusted Icelandic Haddock$29.00
Sweet Potato Mashed, Stir Fry Vegetables, Miso Honey Glaze (Available Gluten Free)
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$29.00
Turnip and Leek Mashed, Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Melted Leeks, Baby Spinach, White Truffle Oil (Gluten Free)
Pan Seared Norwegian Salmon$29.00
Butternut Squash, Cranberry and Sage Risotto, Wilted Baby Spinach, Apple Cider Beurre Blanc (Gluten Free)
Spicy Seared Wild Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops$29.00
House Roasted Tomatoes, Wilted Baby Spinach, Jasmine Rice, Hot Cherry Peppers (Available Mild, Medium, or Hot) (Gluten Free)
Butternut Squash, Cranberry and Sage Risotto with Fresh Burrata$24.00
Grilled Asparagus, Wilted Baby Spinach, Beet Coulis (Vegetarian and Gluten Free)
Giannone Farms All Natural Mostly Boneless Half Chicken$27.00
Garlic Mashed Potato, Grilled Broccoli, Chicken Jus (Gluten Free)
DuBreton Organic Thick Cut Pork Chop$29.00
5 Cheese Mac and Cheese, Brussels Sprouts, Bacon Onion Jam, Apple Cranberry Reduction (Available Gluten Free)
Slow Braised "Fell Off the Bone" Short Ribs$30.00
White Truffle Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Braising Reduction (Gluten Free)
Coffee & Mesquite Rubbed All Natural Hanger Steak$38.00
Au Gratin Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Bourbon Cream Sauce (Gluten Free)
Add Three Pan Seared Garlic Shrimp to ANY Entrée$10.00
GF
Split Plate Fee on ANY Entrée$5.00

DESSERTS

All Desserts and Ice Creams are made IN HOUSE and from scratch!

Coffee Creme Brulee$12.00
Gluten Free
Almond Bread Pudding$12.00
Fresh Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle
Apple Crisp$12.00
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream (Gluten Free)
Tres Leches Cake$12.00
House Made Dulce de Leche
Warm Gluten Free Brownie Sundae with Choice of Homemade Ice Cream$12.00
Vanilla (GF), Chocolate (GF), Coffee Oreo, Mint Chip (GF), Salted Caramel (GF), Heath Bar Crunch (GF), Banana Nutella (GF)
House Made Sorbet Trio$9.00
Passion Fruit, Pear, Blackberry (Gluten Free)

KID'S MENU

We have something for even the smallest Tempo lover! And YES, kids menu is ONLY For The Kids!!! 🙂

Chicken Tenders and Fries (Or Broccoli)$12.00
Choice of Homemade Fresh Tenders (Available Gluten Free) or Good Old Fashioned Frozen Tyson Nuggets (Taste Just Like McNuggets)
Small Cheese Pizza$10.00
Available Gluten Free +$2
Mac N' Cheese$10.00
Pasta with Marinara$8.00
Pasta with Butter$8.00

What 2,274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tempo in Waltham shines with "exceptional food" and "attentive service." Known for its diverse and inventive menu, Tempo offers outstanding dishes like BBQ chicken, ribs, and seafood options. The ambiance is lively, with jazz music at BakBar and a welcoming atmosphere. Customers praise the "friendly staff" and "great cocktails."

2,274 Reviews

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Alan
Greater Boston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, I had the bay scallops which were sweet and very tasty. My wife had the crusted halibut again excellently prepared and very flavorful. A bit pricey but well done.
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Allison
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time and our waiter was so hospitable! We felt taken care of and thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience!
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Tess
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful last night, our first time dining at Tempo! The service, cocktails, apps, and entrees were all amazing. We highly recommend Tempo!
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Breanne
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food as exceptional, per usual! I hope they offer physical menus again. I do not want to pull out my phone at dinner. Also, I was sat by the door for the first time and it was freezing. I will request a seat away from the door going forward. Overall, Tempo is our FAVORITE and we will be back!
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Lynne
Greater Boston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Service was great. Will definitely be back!
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bob
Greater Boston
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food was outstanding as server, Catherine she was exceptional. She’s very dedicated to her job and she was very helpful and very knowledgeable of the menu.
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Eileen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a table at the BakBar. The food was great as was the ambience and the service. The entertainment was jazz music which was awesome. Very enjoyable evening.
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Paul
VIP
Dallas
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The booth near the bar had tears in the seat and it was quite loud, but food and service were good.
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Barbara
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My friend that I had dinner with is very picky and makes a lot of customizations. Our server and the chef accommodated without any hesitation. And dinner was great!
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Rose
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit there!! Delicious!! Eric, our waiter was awesome!! He was one of our bartenders on our first visit and he didn’t disappoint again!! Love the quality of the food and drinks. We ventured into the “Bakbar” after dinner! Great set up!! A must see!
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FAQs

Tempo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 891-9000.

Tempo is rated 4.7 stars by 2274 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

474 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Additional information

Cross street
High Street
Neighborhood
Waltham
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking for Tempo can be found in the Waltham City Parking Lot on Chestnut Street located less than a block from Tempo.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nathan Sigel
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tempobistro.com/
Phone number
(781) 891-9000
Catering
Tempo is pleased to cater for any event large or small. For information please contact Nathan or Erin.
Private party facilities
Tempo facilitates parties private, semi-private or as a complete buyout offering both sit down and cocktail style events for any number of guests. We can accommodate any party from 2 to 160 guests! We Do Have a Private Room that accommodates up to 32 guests. Perfect for corporate dinners, holiday events, wedding receptions and any fun night out you can plan! For more information please contact us.

Tempo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Live Music Nights at Tempo Bistro

FIRSTS

Sourdough Loaf - Baked Locally By Two Brothers 8 and 11$6.00

Rocky Nook Oysters (Duxbury Bay Massachusetts) on the Half Shell *

Flash Fried Rocky Nook Oysters$18.00

Spicy Salmon Sushi Rice Cakes *$14.00

Bang Bang Shrimp$15.00

Cajun Blackened Fish Tacos$15.00

Lobster Rangoons$15.00

Kung Pao Cauliflower$14.00

Sweet Potato Bravas$14.00

Locally Grown Mushroom Flatbread$15.00

Shoestring Truffle Fries$11.00

Jamaican Jerk Pork Sliders (3)$14.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Pan Fried Pork Potstickers$14.00

House Smoked Chicken Wings$14.00

Buffalo Chicken Tenders$14.00

Philly Steak & Cheese Spring Rolls$15.00

SALADS

Roasted Beet & Herb Goat Cheese Salad$14.00

Bacon Ranch Salad$14.00

Real Deal Greek Salad$14.00

Organic Baby Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad$14.00

Add Protein to Any Salad

Add Five Jumbo Garlic Shrimp$15.00

Add Pan Seared Sea Scallops$15.00

Add Norwegian Salmon$15.00

Add Giannone Farms All Natural Mostly Boneless Half Chicken$13.00

Add Coffee & Mesquite Rubbed All Natural Hanger Steak$18.00

MAINS

Pan Seared WIld Striped Bass Piccata$32.00

Cajun Blackened Mahi$29.00

Cashew Encrusted Icelandic Haddock$29.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$29.00

Pan Seared Norwegian Salmon$29.00

Spicy Seared Wild Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops$29.00

Butternut Squash, Cranberry and Sage Risotto with Fresh Burrata$24.00

Giannone Farms All Natural Mostly Boneless Half Chicken$27.00

DuBreton Organic Thick Cut Pork Chop$29.00

Slow Braised "Fell Off the Bone" Short Ribs$30.00

Coffee & Mesquite Rubbed All Natural Hanger Steak$38.00

Add Three Pan Seared Garlic Shrimp to ANY Entrée$10.00

Split Plate Fee on ANY Entrée$5.00

DESSERTS

Coffee Creme Brulee$12.00

Almond Bread Pudding$12.00

Apple Crisp$12.00

Tres Leches Cake$12.00

Warm Gluten Free Brownie Sundae with Choice of Homemade Ice Cream$12.00

House Made Sorbet Trio$9.00

KID'S MENU

Chicken Tenders and Fries (Or Broccoli)$12.00

Small Cheese Pizza$10.00

Mac N' Cheese$10.00

Pasta with Marinara$8.00

Pasta with Butter$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tempo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tempo restaurant rated?

Is Tempo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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