Grille on Solomon Pond,

35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough, 393-2681.

If you enjoy lakeside dining (and agree that East Side Mario's barely qualifies as dining), take the short trip to Northborough. The sunset glows golden over Solomon Pond with its peaceful backdrop of trees beyond. By preparing relatively few dishes extremely well, the Grille avoids falling into the pub-food trap.

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Price Range: $6 - $25.