The Farmhouse - Needham

“The place is way swankier than it looks. Very nice place to get a meal. Lunch menu is limited but options were great. Got the Baja Tacos and you THINK two ain't enough. But they are”

“Absolutely phenomenal experience at The Farmhouse! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfectly balances upscale with cozy. The service was outstanding, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. The food was on another level. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can tell real thought and care goes into the menu, and everything we ordered exceeded expectations. The cocktails were equally impressive. This is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again.”

“Quick to become a favorite gem We’ve dined at The Farmhouse on several occasions, whether date night, couples night, or family night. Each offering has been individually notable as “that-was-worth-it” experiences. Last meal as a celebration to our daughter, we enjoyed an evening outside on the terrace high top- and wasn’t that fun for the kids. We enjoyed good apps, good drinks (cocktails & mocktails), great conversations and great mains. Fresh ceviche followed by savory shrimp fettuccine- perfectly cooked (poached?) tiger shrimp that melts in your mouth, with a clever saffron poisson sauce- and a surprise option, the tenderly-cooked duck breast with expertly roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potato purée. Voilà, merci! Pricey, though worth the extra coin. More importantly, our kids finished their meals off the kid menu- in fact, a very well cooked cut of salmon and al dente pasta- clean plate club! Thus overall, pleased with the sister restaurant of Buttercup (The Farmhouse is distinctively unique, in our view) for hitting all the checks, whether a romantic dinner, engaging couples night out, or building memorable times with the family.”

“They were very good about food issues and allergies. The food was uneven. Bread was really unimpressive, and they apparently left the sugar out of the butterscotch pudding. Octopus and mussels were very good, as was the chicken. Mashed potatoes were outstanding. Place was very loud. Service was very good. At this price point I expect better. There's no way they should be serving bread that bad or let the pudding out of the kitchen like that. Will not return.”

“Beautiful place with ample parking nearby. However, it is not clear how to get to the restaurant from the parking lot (I ended up going the long way around)..not a big deal, but more evident signage would be helpful. All ingredients tasted fresh, just not prepared as well as expected. The breading was falling off from the calamari and didn't have much flavor, and the beat salad (though very good) was mostly greens with a small amount of beats at the bottom and one small ball of fried goat cheese on the side. My friend and I had a hard time hearing each other (especially when waiters were speaking with nearby tables). Fairly good place, but won't recommend or go again.”