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Blue On Highland

Restaurant Bar Fine dining restaurant Traditional us american restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Needham


Address

882 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494

Website

www.blueonhighland.com

Contact

(781) 444-7001

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (525 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (14) excellent (12) service (10) good (9) menu (9) great (8) cake (7) table (6) Great (6) time (6)
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  • 5/5 Adam B. 1 year ago on Google • 459 reviews
    The food is excellent. Came here on a Sunday afternoon in September and the place was dead. We ordered the salmon and short ribs entrees and both were very flavorful. Drinks were good as well; I recommend the Rye Smash. Espresso martini was decent too. Atmosphere is great and I could see this place being fun on a busy night. 10/20/22: Came back again. Got the Chicken Milanese and gf got a burger. Again, excellent. Also ordered a basil Manhattan which was $18 and worth every penny. This place is awesome.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie T. 2 years ago on Google
    Discovered this gem after a car show. Food is amazing!! Sat at the bar, Frank did right by us. Vegetable rolls were excellent, not greasy. Warm roast beef sandwich, exceptional. Chicken caprese received high praise as well. Definitely recommend and will return when back in the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kaitlin 10 months ago on Google • 329 reviews
    We made reservations here for Father’s Day for about 4:00 and it was pretty empty. The menu had a lot of options and they had a fun drink menu! They sat the 4 of us at a 6 table & sat another couple next to us with a small divider on the table….it felt very awkward. The food was really delicious and we tried to not let the seating ruin our experience too much.

  • 4/5 Kamlesh C. 4 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    We had dinner yesterday night at this fine dining place. We had the chef special shrimp risotto and the grilled salmon along with couple of drinks. For dessert we had a canolli. The food was well seasoned and did taste good. However, we didn't find the food awe inspiring. At best, we would recommend this place for a casual dinner. The Canolli did taste stale but we didn't raise an issue and just left it at that. Prices are reasonable and the place has ample parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evelyn A. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden Gem in Needham! Great ambiance with delicious food! The menu offers a variety of options and everything looks very appetizing, I’d definitely recommend it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maylee A. 9 months ago on Google
    What a truly pleasant experience. Great atmosphere and excellent food. Great customer service! Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Loyalty Exterior S. 1 year ago on Google • 176 reviews
    Great location. Great food. Very authentic flavors. Atmosphere is very neat, clean and fresh The food looks and tastes amazing. Servers was not a 10 but that’s on the training, if properly trained they can do a lot better but that takes time to develop so totally understandable. Totally recommended!!!

  • 4/5 Alan M. 2 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    Warm greeting, great service, food was okay. Brownie Sunday was excellent.

  • 5/5 Kathryn M. 4 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Coconut cake is to die for. We went here for a nice little end of holiday celebration. We started with the veggie eggrolls. It comes with a delicious southwest ranch with just a hint of spice. We got the Thai salad and the steak tips. The steak tips were fantastic and had a nice marinade.

  • 3/5 Daniel G. 5 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Average would be a compliment. We returned the cocktail since it was just bad. The food was fine but had no personality. Acoustics are not great either. But It’s clean, you can find something for everyone in the menu, location is great and there is plenty of parking right behind. It’s fine to go to for a family or teenagers.

  • 5/5 JoAnne P. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    I just wanted to compliment your employees Cathleen, Lara and A.J. for their excellent service and customer care. I had lunch there (tuna tartare, YUM) with a business associate and the restaurant was very crowded. These stellar employees managed to find a us a quieter table so that we could talk and went out of their way to help us despite the fact that I foolishly had no reservation. We were delighted with the service and the food! I will definitely make a reservation the next time but thank you!

  • 5/5 Courtney B. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was excellent. I liked the sweet potato fries better than the parmesan fries but both were delicious. For once, I thought the price for the side of fries was pretty fair considering I got a big bowl I couldn't finish! I had the Bolognese and it was pretty good. The pasta was cooked very well. The dish wasn't good enough to make me forget the other people at the table, but that's a high bar. I almost got the pesto gnocchi and I wish I could have done 50/50... The chocolate lava cake was not a proper lava cake; it's a Bundt cake with a chocolate sauce in the middle. That said, it still tasted great. The chocolate flavor was rich and delicious and the texture of the cake was just lovely. It came with ice cream, I found it to be heavy on the vanilla flavor when I had it alone but with the chocolate or some of the raspberry sauce, it balanced okay. My friends had the coconut cake and expected to eat half of the large slices... and both finished it. We came in at 4pm on a Thursday without a reservation. The place looked empty but with all the reservations starting soon, it wasn't as easy to seat as I thought. Definitely call ahead even if you're going at some weird time.

  • 5/5 India 11 months ago on Google
    I absolutely love this restaurant. After reviewing the on-line menu we decided to give it a try and I tell you it did not disappoint. From the burgers, parmesan fries, salmon wrap, drinks, atmosphere to the service, everything was excellent. BWT the coconut cake was the absolutely best that I ever had. Cannot wait to go back and explore more delicious offerings.

  • 4/5 Hap H. 10 months ago on Google
    Boisterous spot to take a group to. Turkey burger pretty decent, but could have been less salty and better spiced. Good beer list, house cocktail list wasn't my style, but they did make a very good dry martini. Had a good time

  • 5/5 Breanna “Brea” L. 10 months ago on Google
    I went to Blue on Highland for the first time this weekend, and I was impressed. We started with the buffalo cauliflower, which was absolutely delicious it was so lightly fried I could have sworn it was just steamed. The buffalo sauce had a bold Buffalo flavor but wasn't overpowering in the spiciness department. We also tried the blue nachos, which came on blue corn chips with braised short rib meat, corn, red onion, and a delicious white sauce. Those nachos were fantastic, and I would go back just for those. It was Saturday so prime rib was on the menu. The prime rib was delicious. The queen size was huge! A big hit with the diners I was with was the horseradish sour cream to go with the prime rib, it was DELICIOUS. The garlic broccoli was just fresh steamed broccoli tossed with fresh garlic. Simple garlicky and delicious in my opinion. I ended up with the pesto gnocchi..... It was everything I wanted and more! The pesto taste was delicious and fresh like they had just ground up the basil and garlic before making a cream sauce out of it. The mushrooms were delicious in there along with the pancetta, all of them together created a dreamy dish. I would absolutely go back to try other menu items as they had quite a few delicious sounding meals.

  • 5/5 Zachary T. 10 months ago on Google
    Blue on Highland restaurant offers an incredibly diverse and eclectic menu that caters to all tastes. From traditional favorites to unique, innovative dishes, their culinary offerings are impressive. The standout, however, was the exceptional service provided by the staff. Attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, they truly enhanced the dining experience. If you're seeking a memorable meal with outstanding service, Blue on Highland is the place to be.

  • 5/5 Marsha Ledbury D. 10 months ago on Google
    Love the food selection. The highseats by open window was fun to watch traffic and sites. Food was delicious.

  • 3/5 M R. 1 year ago on Google
    Mediocre experience. The cocktails were bad and the food was just ok. Our server was fine but they definitely need some training… No serving spoons for our appetizers or desserts, they kept the dirty dishes and utensils from the appetizer on our table for the entire meal and while one of us was still eating( with more 50% on the plate) they took our plates away making her feel uncomfortable and just asking for a box to take home. We do not recommend this restaurant

  • 5/5 Krishnamohan V. 1 year ago on Google
    my best experience along with my freshman son . It was late for us to have dinner , but had no choice and good things happen when you have no clue and no options. The hostess was amazing, her friendly nature made all the difference. She made the suggestions depending on our requests and the food was exquisite, tasty.

  • 5/5 Miles 1 year ago on Google
    We had a birthday gathering here, so it was a large group 10+. Food was very good and everyone in our party was happy with their dishes. Service was prompt and generally good. A couple of minor mixups with drinks, but staff was friendly and competent. It was a bit loud, but nothing beyond what I'd expect. All in all highly recommended for a large or small group!

  • 5/5 Patrick F. 1 year ago on Google
    Been there a bunch of times for dinner and I love it. I finally went for brunch and can't wait to go again. The food is great and they had live music.

  • 4/5 Marilyn J. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an early dinner with friends I haven't been for a very long time. We met at 4 and basically had the place to ourselves until close to 6. Food was excellent and service was great. Would definitely go there again.

  • 4/5 Damián L. 1 year ago on Google
    The harvest salad was excellent, as was my cocktail (Royal Blue) and the cheesecake. The service was not the best, as they got a couple of things wrong and seemed to be rushing us out. I generally give the benefit of the doubt when it comes to service and assume the waitress was busy. The hostess was great. But, overall, excellent food with a nice variety of options in a comfortable setting.

  • 5/5 Brian B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, excellent vegan-friendly menu (many items can also be made vegan), and a top quality beer list featuring offerings from NE breweries. Definitely request a high top window table in the bar area.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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