Town Meeting Bistro

Lamb shank was the winner. The steak tartare was lean but not very flavorful, I expected the rouille of bouillabaisse to be more orange/coper colored, here it is was more of a seafood broth. The duck cassoulet was very good (the duck was pre-fried) and so were the desserts, candied apple with ice cream and a pavlova.

I take delight in reviewing this establishment, housed within the beautiful Inn at Hastings Park, in Lexington, MA. Service was attentive and thorough coming from a friendly staff from host to the waiters. The ambiance is modern, rustic yet beautifully, adorned with old-world charm. The food, every night, was a delicious delicacy of taste paired to take the pallet on an adventure of flavors. The temperature was perfect with every bite, and the plating and presentation were beautiful. We loved every meal, from salad to dessert. Thanks to Tricia, the owner, and the team for creating such a beautiful dining experience. We are sure to return. The Hammond's - CT

If you like waiting a very long time for very mediocre food that's over priced, you are in for a treat! I am genuinely confused by the good reviews on here. First, you walk in to... empty rooms... and a desk with a phone number to call. We ended up finding the restuarant in the back. Second, the service was terrible. Servers themselves are very nice, but it took 30 minutes after drinks for them to take our dinner order. We were one of four tables... in the entire place. Third, the menu was tiny compared to what was listed online. Fourth, they brought bread that is incredibly stale. Like rock hard focaccia bread. I stupidly took a bite, thinking, it can't be right. Stale. Dry. Wrong. We started with the clam chowder, which I do not recommend if you actually like clam chowder. If you li

Town Meeting Bistro is a solid neighborhood spot that gets the job done without truly excelling in any one area. Food, service, and atmosphere all land squarely in average territory — nothing disappointing, but nothing that really wows you either. It feels like a reliable go-to for a casual meal rather than a destination dining experience. With a little more ambition in the kitchen and some added warmth in the space, it could stand out more.

This is the perfect place to eat if you prefer quality over quantity. Food and ambiance was just right, and staff was very friendly. We had a great time celebrating my birthday with family. My son was happy there was a kids menu, which was creatively presented on a wooden sailboat! Thank you!