Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

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  Came in with my friend... Always have been a huge fan of the 99. Had a very friendly waiter ... I think his name was Joel (looks like Ben affleck I swear!) but the food was great.. Tried the new caprese flatbread that he recommended and It was delicious and can't go wrong with the cheese and crackers to kick of the meal

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  Posted on 05.18.13 Molly B.

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  So my husband and I went to this 99 today for lunch.  It was good that they were quick but let me tell you about the AWFUL sandwich we had.
  
  We got the cod BLT and there was so much lettuce on it that it literally looked like a salad.  Maybe 1 piece of bacon and a piece of fish the size of a golf ball.  The sandwich was huge and lacked flavor.  It actually tasted like I was eating a rusted pipe.  THe piece of fish was obviously bad.  
  
  We have had more bad food here than we can count.  
  
  I will absolutely question whether or not I will be returning!
  
  You should be ashamed of yourselves!!

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  Posted on 02.15.13 Kimberly B.

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  This particular 9's location is another staple from my suburban upbringing, and has some strong sentimental value for me. In high school, "The 9's" was another safe haven in which us licensed kids who were lucky enough to be free of curfews could hang out an hour later than everyone else to feast on free popcorn, Wheat Thins with cheese spread, and $6 Gold Fever Wings. Over the years, there has been some uproar about the giveth and taketh awayeth of the free popcorn and Thins, probably because we abused this privilege on a regular basis. The jury's still out over whether they remain complimentary at this time.
  
  The food isn't atrocious, but, well, it's just.....not good. Now that I like to consider myself an adult whose pallet has outgrown the likes of cheap chain food, I only visit this lovely establishment for drinks and Thursday night trivia. I don't mean to be a food snob, but I can't help that I don't get jazzed about reheated potato skins and pub Schrod.
  
  I love The 9's for my own reasons: the memories! And the booze. It's perfect for catching up with old friends either at the bar, or nestled away in one of their quaint booths. One thing worth noting is I only like to go when I'm feeling social, because there always seems to be at least someone within +-5 years of my graduating class at this hometown hero locale.
  
  I hope The 9's sticks around for years to come, so by the time I'm returning home for my 30th high school reunion, I'll be able relive some adolescent memories at one of the very scenes of the crime!

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  Posted on 01.31.13 Britt S.

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  I visit Burlington once a month and used to love this place.   But I'm not going back because the service is so slow and spotty.  Takes forever to get water and sodas,  forgot refills, didn't bring silverware, etc.  are all things that have happened to me over the last couple of visits.  
  Food is hit or miss.  I can have a great burger and cup of soup and then have a terrible piece of fish.
  I could live with going there for a burger, but I can't wait 10 minutes to get attention of the waitstaff.

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  Posted on 12.13.12 Gregg D.

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  Let me set the picture for you : Rainy, humid night, GF is in Florida so I'm flying solo. I decide to go local. I had stopped going to the 99 for a while because I had a few back to back mediocre meals that did nothing for me. On a recent visit I was plesantly surpised with a hearty meal and tonight I was so pleased I decided to yelp about it !! Let me first say that whether the meals have been good or bad the bartenders at this location have always done an outstanding job of making me feel welcome. Tonight that role went to Christine. She greeted me with a gracious welcome, said nice to see you again and asked me to remind her of my name. Pleasantries aside, let's get to the food : 1. Crisp salad , (very enjoyable) 2. NY Sirloin with a light teryaki glaze and not an ounce of fat on it. (made my night) !! 3. Key Lime pie with whipped cream for dessert. (good call) 4. 2 Ketel One and Cranberry. OUTSTANDING !! Welcome back 99, I may become a weekly regular again. Bravo Christine !! Not only for making me feel right at home but for having to put up with the drunk on the left side of the bar and the "All knowledgable Electrician" on the right. One guy couldn't say his own name. (he was like that when he walked in), and the other guy couldn't say his name enough. What a blowhard !! He put down Adrain Gonzalez and Kevin Youkilis and called Manny Ramirez the greatest ever . I wanted to slap him. Then, for the icing on the cake : He hasn't played golf in 2 years but he's pretty good. He hits his drives 300 yards. NOT
  This is why it's really important to be able to sneeze and say JACKASS at the same time.

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  Posted on 08.09.11 Dan M.

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  Every now and then my friends and I have the urge to get creative and rotate a new restaurant into our weekly lineup.  This week, we were met with epic failure.  Let me grace you with a bulleted list of the adventure we had:
  
  -Our drinks were never refilled in the 50 minutes that we were there.  They were emptied somewhere around the 15-20 minute mark.  Especially after our food came.  Big red flag here.
  
  -The waitress told me that my sandwich could not be made without cheese because it was "premade".  First, telling a customer they can't have a request as simple as no cheese honored is incredulous, second, letting them know your food isn't actually prepared at the restaurant?  Really?
  
  -Each of our checks came out to over ten dollars.  The portions, quality of food, and menu choices certainly didn't reflect this.  
  
  Could our waitress just have been having a tough day?  Maybe.  I'm inclined to hope.  However, several red flags were waved today, and I'm pretty confident this place won't be in our lunch rotations again anytime soon.

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  Posted on 01.10.11 Jason W.

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  This 99, like all 99s, is one of those restaurants that tries too hard to reach a wide number of customers by being half bar and half "family restaurant". Much of the food it serves is just bar food (for example, free popcorn for an appetizer), crusted chicken or heavy pastas - the cheap food that gets you full quick, with little flavor or imagination. It's either too loud, or full of elevator music. It has some sweet deserts , though it's nothing you couldn't make at home better for 1/3rd of the price. In short, it's nothing special.
  
  Dispite its failure to sell food, however, it does serve the purpose of being an average joint to take those friends you don't want in your house out to dinner.

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  Posted on 04.21.10 W. N.

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  UGH. 99.  That New England institution that we are cursed with.  From their annoying commercials to their cruddy food.  UGH!!  "Come on down to 99 res-trunt"  Ever hear how they pronounce that in their commercials?
  More often than not, their food goes through me like you-know-what through a goose!  And I got a cast-iron stomach!!!  WHAT are they cooking in here!?  Motor oil!?
  The food is .... OK!?  It's just risky.  Beers are ok - food is not.

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  Posted on 01.27.10 Jack M.

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