Restaurants in North Reading, MA
Restaurants • Bars • Caterers
226 Main Street,
North Reading ,
MA
01864
UNITED STATES
​Folksy fixture with outdoor seating offering slow-smoked barbecue & southern fare, plus beer & wine.
Based on 7 reviews
Best Family restaurant in the noth of Boston Area
We have two children ages 1 and 3 and go to the Shoe whenever we need a meal out. Diverse menu. Food is consistently very good, the steaks for me and the specials or pulled pork for my wife though the occasional diversion to the ribs is also a good choice. Portion sizes are generous but not overwhelming. Service has always been good and the corn bread is both delicious and a good distraction while we wait for our meals. Good drink selections as well. Nice bar area but we do not usually get to sit there with the kids. In the warm weather the outside patio is great. Service is just as good outside as in and we do not worry about how much noise or mess the kids are making. The place gets busy as the evening goes on so we get there early as it is easier with the kids. Great place for adults as well and we have gone with other couples when we can get sitters. Nice atmosphere and always clean, except our area when we leave, all those corn bread crumbs the kids left behind. Fireplace in the middle is a nice touch on the cold days.Gourmet barbecue at its best!
The "Shoe" is our local favorite. Great atmosphere and excellent service. The menu features something for everyones taste and the food is top quality, gourmet cuisine. Lots of great barbecue, good sandwiches and nice salads. A great family place but fun to go as a couple or with friends. Love the pulled pork and turkey tips. Oh yes.....desserts are heavenly and need to be shared!Fantastic food & service
We were driving back from New Hampshire and looking for a place to eat that was not a chain restaurant and noticed this spot. We had never heard of it and decided to try it. We are glad we did. Fantastic food and service and felt very comfortable.Wow
Thanks Citysearch. I love this place.Worth Driving To, Best Service & Mouth Watering fresh food!!
My family and I eat out regularly .......One of the friendliest restaurants ever
I've know the Lee family for 52 years, from Pat's father to his great uncle. And the service is like going to your uncles place with family service. I since have moved to FLA and the 1st place I hit is the horseshoe Grille not because I know them because of the great menu...good luck PAT....Allan Croswell"Go To" place for all around goodness
We love this restaurant - first the decor & restrooms are really nice/above & beyond what you'd expect in a casual dining restaurant. We also love the variety on the menu. (Our favorites are the burgers & pulled pork BBQ.) Drinks & beer selection are solid, too. Service is pretty good, even when it's really crowded. Far & away one of the best bets for family & casual dining in the Merrimack Valley area. We highly recommend "the 'Shoe!"Worldwide > United States > North Reading, MA > Restaurants