we had a wonderful time watching the Celtics kick the Spurs in San Antonio..the multiple TVs allowed us to see everything and even catch some of the (NFL network only/meaningless) Bills vs Jets game... More

we had a wonderful time watching the Celtics kick the Spurs in San Antonio..the multiple TVs allowed us to see everything and even catch some of the (NFL network only/meaningless) Bills vs Jets game my wife loved the Heartbreak Cosmo and the bartenders were the BEST!!..friendly atmosphere...good service...great food we had the calamari & some crabcakes...both were reasonably priced and DELICIOUS!!! Pros: fabulous drinks & friendly accomodating staff Cons: none so far...
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From the bat the bartenders greeted us with a big smile, and there is nothing I like more! They have a great beer selection, and 8 beers on draft, the prices are great, from 3.50 to 5.50 for 20oz.... More

From the bat the bartenders greeted us with a big smile, and there is nothing I like more! They have a great beer selection, and 8 beers on draft, the prices are great, from 3.50 to 5.50 for 20oz. The wine is also reasonably priced, my husband found four he loves, and the wine by the bottle has some great selection that are over $100-$150 in Boston, here they are HALF the price! The burgers are overpriced, but the pizzas are HUGE and only 10$!! Ask for Kat, she is our fav bartender, and she will hook you up! Loved the chocolate bread pudding! Pros: best beer prices and wine in town Cons: have to park in emc parkinglot if the marathon's is full
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My Fiance & I were so excited to have a new place in town that I broke my cardinal rule--NEVER go to a restaurant that's been open less than a year as it generally takes that long to work the kinks... More

My Fiance & I were so excited to have a new place in town that I broke my cardinal rule--NEVER go to a restaurant that's been open less than a year as it generally takes that long to work the kinks out. Not so at Marathon--it's apparent that they did their homework prior to opening. The food is fresh and consistent. The Chef and menu are creative (TRY THE CALAMARI if you like "heat"), and the wait staff is friendly and well-educated on the menu (though if there's something they're not sure of, they'll find out). The entire staff at Marathon makes you feel like THEY want to be there which gives the place a fantastic vibe. We are so excited to have a local but GREAT restaurant so close to home! Thanks Marathon! Pros: Wait staff, calamari, atmosphere..... Cons: Easily fixed, but getting the check before finishing dinner
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Kyle, our server, was great. Steak tips were perfect. Kids enjoyed reasonably priced menu. Kids also loved oreo cookie ice cream dessert. We almost left when we arrive. Parking lot was full and... More

Kyle, our server, was great. Steak tips were perfect. Kids enjoyed reasonably priced menu. Kids also loved oreo cookie ice cream dessert. We almost left when we arrive. Parking lot was full and we assumed restaurant would have a wait. Don't be fooled. There is free valet parking. Valet was good enough to check seating for us and then park our car for us. Hope they are successful. They have been big supporters of the Hopkinton schools so I had to try them out and we were pleased! Pros: Great kids menu, ample portions, tasty steak tips Cons: parking can be misleading -- looks full and it isn't!
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Let me first say that there basically aren't any good restaurants in this area, period. The Marathon is a godsend for me because I am extremely picky, I'd rather just not go anywhere than "settle"... More

Let me first say that there basically aren't any good restaurants in this area, period. The Marathon is a godsend for me because I am extremely picky, I'd rather just not go anywhere than "settle" for the multitude of lousy places and chains. Quite frequently when an important business lunch would arise, I would find myself traveling all the way out to Legal Seafood in Framingham to have anything close to a satisfactory experience. Have visited 3X now, food has been basically perfect across the board. Service is outstanding with happy, outgoing, attentive and very cute waitstaff. I pray they succeed because the economy is just so awful right now. If this place were open 12 years ago during EMC's heyday it would have been booked solid every day of the week and require reservations. Pros: Awesome Food, Wonderful Service Cons: Um, none 4 me and I'm rarely satisfied and quite impossible.
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Ate lunch here recently and had a wonderful experience. Food is fresh and delicous. Had a pizza and salad. Will definately be going back. If you are in/around the Hopkinton area you have to try... More

Ate lunch here recently and had a wonderful experience. Food is fresh and delicous. Had a pizza and salad. Will definately be going back. If you are in/around the Hopkinton area you have to try this place!! Pros: Food, Service Cons: nothing
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Over priced- small portions. Some of the staff is of less than stellar character. The food is good but as I have already stated far overpriced even for its quality.

Over priced- small portions. Some of the staff is of less than stellar character. The food is good but as I have already stated far overpriced even for its quality.
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always fresh and $1.50 ask for Deb she'll hook you up!!!

always fresh and $1.50 ask for Deb she'll hook you up!!!
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I've watched this location go through at least three owners and Marathon is by far the best so far. I've been here twice now and can confirm that the good service and food is no fluke. My wife and... More

I've watched this location go through at least three owners and Marathon is by far the best so far. I've been here twice now and can confirm that the good service and food is no fluke. My wife and I were seated promptly by the smiling staff near one of the two cozy fireplaces. The wine selection being superb, I had a glass of Rioja and she of Chardonnay. First clue of quality is that they used the right style of wine glassfor each type of wine. Our waitress, Sam, was solicitous and always available, but never obtrusive. We shared the Brick salad (named for the street on which the owner lives, we're told) with goat cheese and cranberries. The lettuce was mostly quite fresh, although could probably have been culled just a tad bit more. Many of the entrees were enticing and we had a hard time deciding. We'll definitely be back to work our way through the menu some more. My wife had the lasagna and I had the turkey tips. Both were delicious and I was particularly impressed by the flavor and presentation of the grilled turkey tips. The tips came with sides of wilted spinach and a seasoned rice, both of which were perfectly done. One larger piece of the tips was *slightly* undercooked, but not so much so that I didn't/wouldn't eat it. Personal preference is that I'd rather have it that way than cooked into oblivion as is so common. Prices are reasonable. Our total for two glasses of wine, one appetizer and two entrees was just over $50. We'd previously had two glasses of wine, two appetizers, two entrees, two desserts and two coffees, which ran the bill up closer to $100. We'll be back to continue working our way through the wine list and the diverse menu! Pros: Wine list, creative dishes, friendly staff Cons: Some *minor* food prep issues.
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I took my daughter to try the new Marathon restaurant in Hopkinton and I was pleasantly pleased and surprised. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing. All of the staff made us feel welcome and... More

I took my daughter to try the new Marathon restaurant in Hopkinton and I was pleasantly pleased and surprised. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing. All of the staff made us feel welcome and comfortable. The food was outstanding. I tried the chicken pot pie based on a recommendation from the waitress. It was really really good. Nothing like Mrs. Bud's!!! We liked it so much that we are going back tonight and bringing my husband. Tonight is Prime Rib night so we'll have to check it out. Prices were reasonable, food was excellent and a warm friendly wait staff...... what's not to like? Check it out you will be pleasantly surprised. Pros: Nice atmosphere, good food, good service
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