The Buckley Kitchen & Bar

440 Franklin St, Framingham - 01702
58 reviews
Gastropubs American Tapas/Small Plates
(508) 309-4614

Single star. Why? Well it wasn’t the food, we didn’t eat anything. Have no idea if it’s any good. Didn’t go Inside. Hey Buckley, where is there more parking? There were a dozen spots. That’s it. All other parking on the property is for tenants. No guest parking lot? Drove around, left. Poor planning. Bye. Taking our business elsewhere.

Do not go here if you have a gluten allergy! No gf bread or pasta, so basically you can't have more than half of the menu. The gnocchis were marked as gf on the menu but the waitress informed me that they aren't actually gluten free!! If I didn't tell the waitress I had an allergy and ordered the gnocchis assuming they were gluten free, I would have been very sick! Are they looking for a lawsuit?! Your menu needs to be updated asap.

Do not go here if you have a gluten allergy! No gf bread or pasta, so basically you can't have more than half of the menu. The gnocchis were marked as gf on the menu but the waitress informed me that they aren't actually gluten free!! If I didn't tell the waitress I had an allergy and ordered the gnocchis assuming they were gluten free, I would have been very sick! Are they looking for a lawsuit?! Your menu needs to be updated asap.

Pros: good drinks, person behind the fryer knows what they're doing. Fried pickles are the best thing on the menu.Cons: they are constantly out of pickles due to "supply chain issues". What is the limiting factor- cucumbers or brine?Seems to me they would be wiser to just raise the price of the fried pickles... ?

Restaurants make mistakes but this experience was handled horribly. After hearing good things about this restaurant I decided to give it a try. I ordered the chicken parm and brought it home to eat for dinner. The top piece was hard and dry and tasted almost raw. It’s ok though I work in a restaurant and mistakes happen. So I called and explained the issue and then went in. I was surprised to be not so nicely greeted by the owner. He proceeded to argue with my friend and I and embarrass us in front of the whole restaurant and made me open up the chicken parm meal and point out what was wrong. I showed him the raw chewy chicken and the clumped up cheese on top of the chicken. The owner kept arguing with my friend and I and said customers like me will make him go out of business. He then stated that I am no longer allowed in that restaurant and to never show face there again. I didn’t plan on it but after that statement I definitely will not. I was handed crumpled money and told to never come back. As someone who has both been a manager and worked at a restaurant this was highly inappropriate and I will be sure myself or anyone I know never supports this business again.

Food and drink were amazing. We had egg-lemon soup, beet salad, chicken souvlaki, lamb lollipops, bougatsa, and great bourbon/cherry vodka/vermouth drink!

Really like the spot, the cocktails are good, and the food is great....the bar service is something to be desired however. Seemingly waiting forever for a check in, like I have to finish my drink for any attention at a bar that isn't full. Again, when we do get service and orders, it's good.

Went for a first visit for lunch. Good service and food arrived in a good time. Ample sized portions (we both had leftovers).Nice interior and large glass windows around to enjoy the sunshine.

Great space. Very friendly staff. Large menu with something for everyone. My favourite was the cocktail meatballs.

What a surprise treat The Buckley was! We stopped by for lunch. Atmosphere is lovely. Wait staff was delightful. We tried some small plates, an amazing Mediterranean bean soup, and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Small outdoor seating area and easy parking.