Bernard's — Restaurant in Newton

Bernard's sets the bar when it comes to New England Chinese food! You get what you pay for. They also achieve amazing flavors without MSG. A few of the things that I have had recently. Hot and Sour soup, absolutely delicious! Great flavor with just the right kick. Shrimp with Lobster sauce is delicious! They make it the right way with the perfect balance of black beans and egg. Not a heavy sodium taste and it's not sweet. It's perfect! The Orange Beef is a new favorite dish. The Beef is tender, it has a thin batter with a little crisp. The orange flavors were perfect. Very mild heat. Their Bone-in Ribs are also second to none. Very tender, little gems of crisp edges in a perfec glaze that's not overly sweet. Chicken Wings have the perfect crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and delicious aromatics that make them one of the best there is. Pan fried Peking Ravioli's were delicious with a generous amount of meat mixed with the perfect spices. Teriyaki was absolutely delicious and close to double the size of a piece you would order anywhere else. Lastly, my daughter and I got pineapple with the check! I love that! I eat a lot of Chinese food and this has moved to the top of my list!!

Edit, we have been a bunch of times now. Everything has been perfect. Best New England Style Chinese Food in...

Last night, my friends and I decided to try Bernard's, lured in by its cozy interior and promising reviews. While the ambiance and service were commendable, the food experience was a big downer.

The staff were friendly, but slow in their service. The interior had a nice aesthetic, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. However, the space felt a bit too cramped, as if they were trying to accommodate more guests than comfortable.

The real disappointment, however, was the food. I found the dishes to be rather bland and uninspired. It seemed like the kitchen was playing it safe, lacking the bold flavors and authenticity you'd expect from a Chinese cuisine experience.

My vegetarian friend and I were particularly let down. Our options were limited, and the restaurant's idea of vegetarian cuisine was simply stuffing mushrooms into various dishes. This lack of creativity and variety in catering to dietary preferences was a major downside.

Overall, I'll say this place doesn't live up to its expectations and I would recommend other Chinese...

Huge Disappointment. My husband and I went and were seated on a table next to the bar. (The bartender was our waiter, which made us feel like we had no waiter)

(- star) We ordered two entrees and they came out at different times. My husband finished his food and we waited another 10 mins (he did not eat fast) for mine to come out.

(- star) My food came out with some other entree that we did not order. They noticed that they got our order wrong soon after.

(- star) The food was not bad but it was definitely not worth the price.

(- star) We had to ask for the check three times. Every person we asked (while the bartender was busy chatting with other customers) responded saying yes or okay but no one would bring us the check. I think we waited for the check for almost 30 minutes.

I would recommend takeout if you want to try it, but I don’t think I will be...