Heritage of Sherborn

We hosted a client holiday party in the main dining room with a guitarist playing holiday music in the background. A truly wonderful evening, people really enjoyed it, the setting was very beautiful with the fireplace, nice chairs and wonderful decorations spread on the mantle and windows. We had about 36 people and it provided ample space to mingle and enjoy.

I emailed the restaurant because I hate leaving negative reviews, but I don't think they monitor the email accounts. What I love about Heritage of Sherborn: The dining area looks like a Hallmark movie set. It's cozy and beautiful and the barseats have backs! It's great spot to grab a drink BEFORE heading somewhere else to eat. My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary on Nov. 17 at Heritage of Sherborn. We chose this restaurant because I've eaten there twice before with girlfriends and loved the ambiance. I always ordered a salad — the Cobb salad is great and comes with this jammy hard boiled egg- just make sure you tell them "light on lettuce," or you get a bowl of lettuce with a little shake of toppings. On Nov. 17 I strayed from my salad and ordered the monkfish picata, which was swimming in a sea of butter and salt. Don't get me started on the presentation. My food looked like it had fallen from the ceiling onto a plate. I took two bites and wrapped it up. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I WRAPPED IT UP. I knew it was going right in the trash. My husband ordered the cut of the day --- he made a point of telling the server that he didn't want any sauces or seasonings. The cut of the meat that came out was drenched in sauces and seasonings — not to mention it was a terrible cut. He asked if he could have a hamburger instead. The hamburger was dry and came with a pile of soggy fries that I am 99.9% sure were heated in a microwave. It was just such a disappointing experience- especially on our anniversary. We left the restaurant and went to CVS for Tums. We both felt so sick and crampy. I don't know if the restaurant was having an off night or this is ongoing problem.

Last week the hospital I work at hosted my retirement party at the Punchbowl at the Hilton Garden Hotel in Brookline, Mass. My family and I were overwhelmed by the event, not least by the magnificent setting, the staff and the detail work by Jen Ziskin, owner and manager of the dining facilities and function rooms. The staff could not have been more pleasant, professional and discrete. The setting was breathtaking, particularly the view from the terrace as the sun set over Boston. The food was at the very high standard we always expect from Jen at her restaurants. It was truly an evening to remember.

We hosted a client holiday party in the main dining room with a guitarist playing holiday music in the background. A truly wonderful evening, people really enjoyed it, the setting was very beautiful with the fireplace, nice chairs and wonderful decorations spread on the mantle and windows. We had about 36 people and it provided ample space to mingle and enjoy.