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The Kirkland Tap & Trotter

(Now Closed)

Gastropub$$$$

Somerville

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Boston.comSeptember 22, 2014
You gotta love it when one of the country’s top chefs goes lowbrow with a smoky house- made hot dog (pork and beef) in a house-made pretzel bun and keeps it simple. Read more
Meg FarmerMarch 1, 2015
Super busy spot, food is delish, very cozy atmosphere, sit at the bar and watch the kitchen in action. Food: broccoli rabe, oysters, fried pork ribs were our fav small dishes. Portions were huge.
Rob AtkinsonNovember 21, 2015
Amazing selection of beers, both local and global. The fried bone in pork chop (really more like a schnitzel) was perfect comfort food. The mustard mash and sauerkraut were tangy but not overpowering
Boston.comNovember 26, 2013
A pork chop is unadorned but for charred broccoli rabe pinned beneath it like Wile E Coyote under an anvil. It is also unbelievably good, juicy, with serious heft, infused with smoke from the grill. Read more
Ben BearnotJanuary 24, 2015
Saturday brunch @ KTT is new and delicious. Get a bunch of dishes for the table (incl hot dog hash) and share the chocolate and Guinness glazed donut for dessert.
Sara SigelOctober 8, 2017
Sit at the bar and watch the magic. Dog night 👌 and same burger as Craigie. Go. Ask what they recommend that night. 🌭🍔
SamApril 30, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Mussel stew is great and makes for glorious leftovers. Box whatever's left up and have the extra broth over rice.
Andrew BeckerSeptember 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
So far I think the best thing about this place was the music selection (and a pretty good lamb rib).
Adam SigelOctober 25, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Their burger is the same as Craigie on Main's, but it's always available. Friendly staff, great, casual atmosphere.
Tiffany LopinskyAugust 9, 2016
Get one of their snow cones - they have alcoholic and non-alcoholic!
Jay MinerOctober 8, 2013
The menu changes often, but you can always rely on the servers here: food, wine, or cocktails - they won't steer you wrong.
Trevor HolmesApril 11, 2015
They have this beer and shot combo that consists of a Red Stripe and a shot of coffee whiskey. Do yourself a favor... Cmon.
Matt PSeptember 21, 2013
Been here 25+ times
My homey Sean will always find the cocktail that suits you... I'd suggest a menu item, but it's always changing!
Greg PalmerMay 18, 2015
Check out the sausage of the day. All the daily specials will impress.
Saba NekoNovember 13, 2016
The chicken liver pasta with duck confit was quite tasty, drinks are pretty good
Kyle SeamanAugust 24, 2014
Steak Tips Brochettes are a huge win. Great cocktails to go along too.
Sabrina WangMarch 27, 2016
I was there for brunch, and the place and food looked very cute, but sadly didn't taste as good as it seems. Bagels and bread were slightly overcooked.
Jeremy KrantzSeptember 11, 2014
Absolutely fantastic burger and dare I say the best one around? Possibly. Great fries too. Tony Maws rules.
Kira FisherDecember 24, 2013
if the grilled swordfish is available as the special, get it--- it's melty.
Jeff ByrnesFebruary 26, 2014
Get the Bag or the Bat, it's a fun surprise pair of tiny cocktails!
Pietro Di LegnoJanuary 24, 2014
New place opened by one of Boston's best chefs, pretty casual, really good burgers /Rachel
Caitlin StrandbergMarch 20, 2015
Actually try the hot toddy. Grilled Apple, sherry, orange peel. Skeptic > convert.
David HillOctober 2, 2013
The lamb ribs might be the best meat dish I've had in my lifetime.
Dan RobertsJuly 4, 2016
I think the burger here is actually better than Craigie's; kimchi Russian dressing and also they don't run out ...
Fran Martin MartinezSeptember 7, 2014
Quite expensive but not overpriced. Really good grilled food and awesome list of cocktails
Tiffany LopinskyJune 7, 2016
Go on Monday for Hot Dog Mondays!
Serious EatsSeptember 25, 2013
Order the pork chop for two and the chicken.
Kingsley HarrisJune 4, 2014
Omg. Get the chef's choice and a few cocktails to round it out.
NicoleNovember 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The jam juice is the jam. Drink one at the lovely intimate bar.
Daniel JalkutOctober 4, 2013
Very small plates, be prepared to order multiples. Selection is pretty sad for vegetarians. There are "sides" like roasted corn on the cob that are inexplicably not mentioned on the menu. Pricey.
Andrea S.September 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Vegetarians have few options on the menu, but they will make you something - meh - if you ask.
Jeremy KrantzSeptember 11, 2014
They have oyster/seafood specials every Wednesday night
Samantha BernisDecember 21, 2013
Amazing! Try the duck fat Brussels sprouts.
Cristina RuizJune 25, 2015
$2 oyster Wednesdays! Awesome sauces.
Kim HébertMay 28, 2014
free snacks - M-F, 5:30p - 6:30p.
Pranav KuberJuly 12, 2014
Get the Sirloin tip brochette. Excellent!
Sev ColsonAugust 29, 2016
Go here on Mondays they have good hot dogs
Ben JabbawyFebruary 1, 2014
Jerusalem artichokes, Brussels, pretty much anything
Eric FamigliettiJuly 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Good butter.
Clora RomoFebruary 19, 2014
Best artichokes ever!!
Marguerite AveryDecember 5, 2013
The French fries are a revelation.
Axel BarbierJanuary 18, 2015
The quantities are really really really reeeeaaalllyy small ! If you are starving don't go here...
Karen StufflebeamJuly 12, 2014
Fried pork ribs = perfection
Peter McCullaghAugust 7, 2014
Amazing burgers and cocktails
Samuel SiskindSeptember 17, 2013
The cocktails are delicious.
Adam FOctober 11, 2013
Monster pork chop
Kim HébertMay 21, 2014
grilled oyster wednesdays!
john rutherfordSeptember 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
lamb ribs. (I know, right?!)
Jeffrey SiegelJune 24, 2015
Ribs and burger.
Kevin CoutuAugust 22, 2015
Great burger

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