80 Thoreau is an investment in delicious food and an enjoyable time. Read more to find out why you must come here: 1. The space is beautiful. Well designed, modern but rustic. The atmosphere is inviting and intimate. A perfect spot to go on a date or catch up with an old friend, high attention to detail and comfortable seating. 2. The staff are attentive and professional. Everyone that stopped by our table was kind and knowledgeable. Seemed like people where happy and overall just nice to interact with. 3. My wife has food allergies and the staff was knowledgeable about what she should have and what they could modify. 4. The food was delicious! There is an attention to detail with the flavor and everything is timed perfectly. When you finish one dish the next comes out. 5. We never felt rushed. I’m really glad we decided to eat at 80 Thoreau. We will be back! Tip for the reader, you need a reservation and usually they are booked a few days out. You can call the same day and see if there is anything available for around 8pm. See below for photos of the space and menu.

We supported 80 Thoreau through Covid, buying takeout meals and wine, buying lobster rolls on Saturdays. We loved the restaurant and the food. But unfortunately, something has changed. They do not serve the beloved 80 Thoreau Burger anymore, for some vague reason. And the meals are all inexpensive proteins - chicken, etc. No steak, no swordfish, no salmon. We have seen people come in, sit down, learn there is no burger and then walk out. If costs are higher, then please raise prices. Do not lower quality. Bring back the 80 Thoreau Burger!

Food was great! Especially the pate! Probably the best one I've had in any Boston restaurant. I ordered the honey glazed duck breast, it was cooked perfect I just wished it was less sweet.

I visited there for the first time on 9/28/22. Lovely place with a very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Food portions were decent. Great place for a special occasion dinner.

A visit to 80 Thoreau is always a treat, but even more so when they have a special menu. Their tomato and corn tasting wraps up today and it was fantastic. They are located on the top floor of the Concord Depot, the former train station. The space is charming both in the bar area and the dining room. I’ve been going there long enough to see dozens of servers come and go, but they are always knowledgeable and attentive. My only disappointment is that the bar burger is no longer available. It was one of my favorites.

Fantastic meal. Was so nice to be able to dine out again, but chef Caroline really knocked it out of the park. Highlight for me was the strawberry and rhubarb cake with pistachios and rose mascapone, tho it was all great... Monkfish on the bone, tagliatelle with braised lamb, smoked salmon pate, mushroom gnocchi, Spanish mackerel.

So you miss the burger. I get it. It was good. But to fixate on its absence from the menu would be to miss the essence of this wonderful place, and the dedication of a team who takes care to offer a small but beautiful menu celebrating seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients by coaxing them into the best versions of themselves. Case in point: I do not like radicchio. I took a bite of my husband’s radicchio salad and nearly ate the whole thing. I have never eaten radicchio treated so well. All of the ingredients harmonized perfectly. It was savory and almost caramelized, heady and divine, with none of the overt bitterness I usually dislike. I can no longer say I don’t like radicchio. The lamb shoulder and duck entrees were lovely, with generous portions of the main protein, well-seasoned, moist, tender, perfectly cooked. If I had to quibble, I would wish that there had been more of the supporting ingredients on the plate to make many more balanced bites. Still, the dishes were excellent and well-conceived. Cocktails, wine, dessert… all spot on. (Oh, that miso-peanut butter cookie! Almost made us forget about the chocolate custard it came with.) I’ve been coming here for many years, pre-, post-, and during Covid (take-out), and throughout all of the changes and disruptions, they remain an exceptional dining experience. Comfortable, unpretentious, and relaxing. Don’t come here if you need a burger, or if you are a picky eater, because the menu is small. Always has been. I don’t know why they no longer have the burger; they are aware of how many people are disappointed. I’m sure they have a good reason (whether economic, labor-related, or artistic) that those of us not in the restaurant industry wouldn’t predict or understand. Maybe they’ll bring it back someday. But in the meantime, 80T is a gem of a restaurant deserving of its loyal following.

Such a gem in Concord! Food is so delicious and beautifully presented with farm fresh vegetables. Bartender knows what they are doing as well. Really wonderful cocktails, and my husband is impressed with their wine list, which is difficult to do! Just wished their menu had more choices.

We found 80 Thoreau as we were looking for a restaurant to celebrate our first anniversary. We weren’t sure we’d find a place like this without the drive to the city but we’re so glad we did. The staff marked our occasion and continued to be attentive all night, helping us with recommendations and pacing our meal out so we could enjoy our wine and evening. The food was delicious, seasonal, and creative. We can’t wait to be back!

It’s hard to find, but park at the old train station, look for the blue door, past the elevators, and to the left up the stairs you will find welcoming staff, a knowledgeable bartender, comfortable seating, just the right ambient lighting, and dishes (and drinks) that amaze! This is the epitome of a hidden gem. Highly recommend this establishment as a creative, relaxing dining experience.

It was a nice experience. We got the shrimp and cavatelli as appetizers, and they were delicious. Our entrees were the Duck and the Chicken. Overall it was delicious and made my stomach happy.

First time I ate there...nice place, good food, but I am a PIA and offer as much advice and critique customer feedback as I receive for my work everyday. So here it is: you need some bourbon mixed drinks and perhaps a brandy and scotch selection on the menu, that's almost a must these days. Also, remove broccoli from fish plates, it's too standard and overpowering...go with a milder tasting green like bok choy or even sweet like a sliced yam, cauliflower. Add more or all three to improve color...maybe a shiitaki to provide more depth. The anchovie salad needs a complete overhaul. I have had the best in Naples and the worst Texas. This is somewhere in between. Needs lot's of Romain, croutons should be larger because they get soggy quick, also the red cabbage is a nice touch for color but it was carried away and reminded me of a bank landscape. Use extra virgin olive oil ( the real stuff ), larger softer croutons, shaved manchego or a light pecorino and use whole sliced anchovies...the real fish (get em right down the road in Concord at that fancy new supermarket). OK, I did enough...lol! It was overall good though, thanks. I enjoyed.

Fresh, interesting food, and excellent recommendations for pairing entrees with wine. It can get a bit noisy when full. The photo is of the beet salad with salmon, delicious!

My boyfriend and I came here last night to celebrate our 4 year anniversary. We loved the food as well as the staff they were all so warm and welcoming. We will definitely be returning for another romantic date night soon!!!!

Unfortunately our recent experiences at 80 Thoreau have been disappointing. We are long term customers and absolutely loved the restaurant. However the last 2 times we went the food was awful . Overcooked and actually burnt, while parts were raw. We waited a inordinately long time for one meal. We tried the restaurant again recently and they got rid of the bar menu and the burger. Deal breaker-we left without ordering. I hope they get their act together.

Quaint place with the price to match. Crispy soft shell was very tasty though we wished we had more for it. Sea bass was boneless but was a bit dry and vegetables a little bland. Grilled pork was perfectly cooked and support was nice.

Why drive to Boston when this 10 star restaurant is available (with parking) in the suburbs? The word “no” is not in their vocabulary. Let's underline the word accommodating. Every single time I have the exact same experience… no complaints about anything and nothing but compliments every step of the way. Please dont skip the dessert menu. These are always better than their description. Thank you, Thoreau!

A great meal, as always. Service is excellent, and the prices are very fair. 9/2008 update - still excellent, great service, fair prices. Our local favorite, by far. 4/2023 - Still the yardstick we measure other restaurants by. A great birthday meal tonight. 9/22023 - Just the Corn & Tomato seasonal menu tonight. Excellent

Excellent Cocktails Amazing Food Lovely Decor. I went to 80 Thoreau for a girls night out and I needed it bad. The food here is incredible. This was maybe the best seared Foie Gras I have every had. Beautiful Texture, Not greasy, and pairing it with the polenta cornbread was GENIUS. Our server was REALLY nice and had great drink recommendations, so glad I listened to her. I will be back very soon.

Great meal, excellent service, lovely ambiance. Fantastic cocktail menu with great execution, and excellent wine and spirits lists. Very willing and able to work with dietary restrictions as well--the two celiacs in our party were well taken care of. Looking forward to a return visit!