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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Central and Western MA

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Central and Western MA? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Baba Sushi Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (114)
$30 and under
Japanese
Worcester
About the restaurant
Baba Sushi Restaurant is an award winning sushi restaurant in Worcester. Not only does it serve up the most innovative and freshest sushi, consider the sushi making classes on Sundays if you’d like to learn how to make them at home. Baba Sushi Restaurant takes pride in offering a sophisticated atmosphere. The master chef and owner of Baba Sushi Restaurant was trained in China and enjoys pushing to bring more creativity and innovation to the art of sushi. The results are as entertaining to see as they are to consume. With sushi, starters, salads, soups, tori tori and entrees to choose from, every visit can be a new experience.
Top review
LaurenVIP
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Always wonderful food and service at Baba. Perfect for a date night
A photo of Chashu Ramen + Izakaya restaurant
4.8
4.8 (582)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Worcester
About the restaurant
Chashu Ramen + Izakaya is bringing fire to Worcester. The latest collaboration between Worcester’s own Son Vo of Kaizen and Pho Sure and Tam Le of Pho Linh and Reign Drink Lab, Chashu brings Japanese inspired fare to downtown Worcester. Power lunches, happy hours, and sophisticated nightcaps are about to be redefined.
Top review
LeonardVIP
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Incredible as always. We love the food and drinks!
A photo of The Rail Trail Flatbread Co. - Milford restaurant
4.8
4.8 (309)
$30 and under
Pizza Bar
Milford
About the restaurant
The Rail Trail Flatbread Co., celebrated its grand opening on 12/12/23, marking not only a milestone in Milford's downtown revitalization but also a nod to the original Hudson location's success. Built in a meticulously renovated former bank that features a spacious restaurant and bar, outdoor patio, and upstairs events space, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

The Milford location reflects a two-and-a-half-year renovation effort, preserving historical elements like the century-old clock, vault door, and exposed brick walls. The open dining layout encourages interaction, adorned with family photos for a homey feel.

Though famous for flatbreads, Rail Trail boasts diverse offerings, each component is made in-house. Notable flatbreads include "Fig & Walnut" and "Mexican Street Corn," alongside the popular "Primo Pepperoni." Appetizers like "Hot Tots" and "Sesame Cauliflower" showcase Rail Trail's culinary creativity.


Top review
Caitlin
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Delicious food, friendly staff, above and beyond service. Rail Trail is my absolute favorite spot to grab a bite.
A photo of Lattitude (West Springfield, Massachusetts) restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1775)
$30 and under
Global, International
West Springfield
About the restaurant
Chef/Owner Jeffrey Daigneau “wanted to share his craft with the community he grew up in, treating them to a new level of dining experience – the "Lattitude experience.” He wanted to highlight freshness and the use of local seasonal products create some unique fresh cuisine for guests. With a farm to table concept flowing from the pages of his menus by way of grilled beef tenderloin with white sweet potato puree, pan seared Diver scallops and his famous fried brussels and much, much more, Chef Daigneau has brought back the excitement of dining out. He strives to cover all of his guests’ favorite tastes to invite emotion and inspiration during their dining experience! Thank you for stopping by. The Lattitude team and Chef Daigneau always look forward to having you as their guests. Cheers!
Top review
GabrielleVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Latitude consistently offers excellent, innovative food and beverages. The craft beer choice is wonderful. Highly recommend.
A photo of Clintons Bar and Grille restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1912)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Clinton
About the restaurant
Clintons Bar and Grille offers a vibrant and casual atmosphere with details in our custom lighting, a fully stocked bar area with lounge seating, and a focus on guest satisfaction that provides a unique dining experience in the heart of Clinton.

The detailed contempoary American menu leaves plenty of options for any of our guests' palates ranging from the ever popular butternut squash raviolis to our deliciously tender filet. Come experience a little slice of the city on High Street.
Outdoor dining will be available weather permitting.
Kitchen closes one hour before closing.

Top review
Jan
Dined 6 days ago
Never fails to offer high quality food with service to match. Varied menu, something for everyone. Love this place.
A photo of Baba Sushi Sturbridge restaurant
4.7
4.7 (64)
$30 and under
Japanese
Sturbridge
About the restaurant
Welcome to Baba Sushi… Voted Worcester’s Best Sushi Restaurant 9 consecutive years in a row, and a 5-time winner of the prestigious Worcester’s Best Chef award, Chef Wilson Wang is pleased to bring the freshest, most original sushi creations to the newer Sturbridge, MA location.

Wilson also invites you to try his Chinese Hot Pot, a delicious and fun way to enjoy all of your favorite foods.

So Sushi… AND Hot Pot, all under one roof, and made only with the freshest and tastiest ingredients. Thank you for joining us! We are excited to finally be here in Sturbridge and look forward bringing you the finest dining experience.

Top review
LeonardVIP
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Excellent food and drinks. Good service. Friendly staff.
A photo of Gateways Dine & Drink restaurant
4.5
4.5 (403)
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
Lenox
About the restaurant
Welcome to Gateways Dine & Drink, located in the historic Gateways Inn!
Our menu has something for everyone to enjoy. Fresh dishes created by our chef and amazing staff for our locals and visiting guests alike. Our tasty grass-fed beef burger and salmon dishes are guest favorites!
But don't forget to leave room for dessert...

Please inquire about private events, up to and including wedding receptions.

Top review
Darren
Dined on Nov 1, 2024
The service and food were great. The live piano music was amazing as well. The only thing was that there was a large gathering in the bar area that was really loud and disruptive to the diners in the restaurant area. Otherwise, it was a great time.
A photo of The Mercantile restaurant
4.5
4.5 (895)
$30 and under
American
Worcester
About the restaurant
Serving up New American Tavern Cuisine in our two-floor full-service restaurant and bar, equipped with two 50-seat bars, world-inspired snacks and entrees, brick pizza oven, private event space, and an open rooftop patio that offers views of downtown Worcester and City Square. Located next to the DCU Center and minutes from Polar Park, we’re a natural choice pre and post-game.

*Due to limited patio seating, we do not take reservations for our patio. Please note the patio request in your reservation, or ask upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate.

**The rooftop is open Wednesday-Friday 4 PM - close. Saturday & Sunday 12 PM - close.

***Public parking is available at The Mercantile Center Garage with direct access to the restaurant on Level 3A.

Top review
Colleen
Dined 6 days ago
A gem in downtown Worcester. After going to the VanGogh exhibit, it made sense to dine here afterward and we were very glad we did! The menu was terrific and our server was excellent. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the ambiance.
A photo of Max Tavern - Springfield restaurant
4.5
4.5 (96)
$31 to $50
American
Springfield
About the restaurant
!Max Tavern's innovative menu features contemporary American cuisine, classic chophouse fare, craft cocktails, and more. Our team strives to make sure you have a memorable dining experience each and every time.

If you're looking to make a larger reservation please contact us directly at (413)-746-6299

Top review
VinnieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Just another FANTASTIC experience. First time visit for a Boston client. They LOVED it!
A photo of Osaka Northampton restaurant
4.2
4.2 (184)
$30 and under
Sushi
Northampton
About the restaurant
OpenTable diners, if you would like to sit at our Hibachi table, please select a counter table and add a note to the restaurant when making your reservation. If you would like to reserve a regular table, please book a standard table. Osaka Japanese Sushi Restaurant and Steakhouse offers the best Asian Fusion and Hibachi Dining in Western Mass. If you would like to sit at our Hibachi tables, please select
Top review
David
Dined on Dec 9, 2024
The food was delicious and our chef was a lot of fun 
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