The Independent

Everything I've had so far is great. But the cheeseburger was best. The pickles are really good here too.

This part of the town needed a bar with a late nite menu. And it's very good too!

Excellent food today! Beet salad , sautéed brussel sprouts , pieces of Phil's fried chicken , some of Karie's French fries , bread pudding . Yay!

Sixpoint beers are a destination in themselves, and right now the Sweet Action is pouring beautifully at the Indo. Best enjoyed on the bar side whilst being enlightened by one of the many incredible D

Awesome menu. Great outdoor patio . Haven’t had anything I didn’t like.

I had the salmon with brussel sprouts and squash . It was amazing!!!

The gnocchi melts in your mouth. Cocktails on point

Great beer selection . The two meals I had left a lot to be desired. The sirloin hash was ground up and very greasy, and the fish in the fish and chips was pretty over-battered.

Restaurant and bar by the same people who also run Precinct, Foundry, and Saloon. This is a Union Square staple. Read more

Tremendous draft beer selection , friendly and knowledgeable bar staff .

Talk to Glen, the bartender on the smaller side of the joint. He is the man with the drinks. P.S. the oysters are fabulous.

Good beer selection . Mac n cheese is tasty. Friendly bartenders .

Lavender honey Bees Knees. Exceptionally crafted cocktails in general.

Best veggie burger around (yay for carmelized onions ). Speaking of onions , the french onion soup is a favorite on a cold night.

The grassfed cheeseburger is legit. The craft beer menu is likewise tops.

In the summer, they have an outside seating area

Great atmosphere in this Union Square pub . Order from their amazing beer list .

Secret late night menu of meatball sub is always the right thing at that hour.

The snapdragon is a nice, sweet gin drink.

food has definitely stepped up since i was here last. local ingredients and an impressive "Today Selections" list. Check it out!

The burger here is almost always phenomenal, but when they get the grass-fed organic beef burgers ? Amaze-balls.

Nice Service, good food!

Awesome beer list . Food and service was poor. Would come back for drinks at the bar but that's about it.

Half-price oysters on Monday when you eat at the bar . The Independent, Union Square, Somerville, MA

The Arabesque - fig-infused bourbon , lemon , and honey - is perfection

If you want to bring a large group, let them know in advance bc the bartenders become frustrated. Also, if you are at a table you must have table service.

the veggie burger is homemade with sweet potato , caramelized onion , chard, and cheese . very satisfying.

Mac and cheese is to die for.

Hirsch is delicious. Get it.

The worst service in Boston and the restaurant wasn't even half full. The kitchen is doing a great job but is brought down by the front of house. The waitress spilled a bottle of wine on a customer!

If the grass fed cheeseburger is in special, get it!!!! Sooooo good

The food is great upscale bistro , very good beer selection . One of our favorite regular spots.

The irish breakfast is the best in town !

The grass fed burger . Do it.

They have a phenomenal beer selection . The food is really good, too. The fried oysters are essential.

Hurray for @PrettyBeer and the 1838! And the Indo for a great pour

Amazing fries especially with homemade catsup!

Food is great- portions are huge.

Not bad. Certainly better than the time they completely messed up our rehearsal dinner !

Yucca fries with black bean dip

Good brunch , but I wouldn't come here for dinner

The soft shell crab BLT is pretty delicious.

the place has routinely great bar atmosphere and excellent music , including local DJs on fridaze.

Drinks and food

The cocktails are divine, just keep away from the sweet drinks .

Good for the dates

I recommend getting the onion rings with chipotle aoli ( you have to ask for it otherwise it comes with ketchup only)

The woodpecker cider is yummy.

Instead of fries , get brussels sprout with your sandwich . Yum!

Awesome beer selection .