Blue on Highland

Thai Steak salad starter - ample and very good.  Lamb chops?  What a mistake-  no grill marks, thin, no seasoning BORING.  Ice tea in a Ball Jar was great.  Service was good

Agree with the reviews. Wonderful staff, mediocre new American fare. Slightly uninspired menu. Yummy cucumber cocktail.  Nice to have in the neighborhood.

I really wanted Blue on Highland to be so much more . . . but it is just . . . underwhelming.

The place is in a great location. The general "feel" for the restaurant is quite nice - with an open floor plan and a really well apportioned dinning room. The service is - honestly here - just okay. The really underwhelming part - the food.

I took my staff to a lunch meeting. I wanted to bring them someplace that was nice, but not too pretentious. The physical atmosphere of Blue on Highland is great. Nice large plate windows, an open bar feel, a busy (but comfortable) vibe. The food - well, let's just say it lack a certain pizzazz.  The service - wow, they need some help.

I think there is hope for Blue on highland, I think they just need a bit more quality control and a higher standard for the front-end of the restaurant. Service truly is the key for any restaurant and Blue could take a few plays from other (well established and frequented) places in the Needham/Newton area.