9 Milford-Area Restaurants That Deserve National Attention

MILFORD, MA — Over the weekend, Milford Patch asked local readers to suggest local restaurants that are so good they should be recognized beyond the I-495 corridor — perhaps with a visit from Guy Fieri.

Dozens of readers responded to the question suggesting favorite spots in Milford and surrounding towns. But one was the clear winner: Depot Street Tavern.

The restaurant was opened in 2014 by local chef Adam Hicks in the former Crivillo's Crossing restaurant (it closed in 2013) serving American fare from Reuben sandwiches to pasta bolognese. Depot Street has been humming ever since, with diners sometimes waiting in line for breakfast or lunch.

But other local restaurants got multiple mentions too, including Nelly's Sandwich Shop (and pizza, and buffet) and Goodstuff Smokehouse — a relative newcomer opened in 2017 in Blackstone by Milford brothers David Forgit and Kevin Miller.

Here are the restaurants Milford eaters want to see go national:

• Depot Street Tavern, 45 Depot St. (13 total votes)
• Nelly's Sandwich Shop, 113 Central St. (7 total votes)
• Goodstuff Smokehouse, 97 Main St., Blackstone (2 votes)
• Mariscos Lagunas, 206 East Main St.
• Beyond Full, 76 Hopedale St., Hopedale
• Johnny Jacks, 220 Main St.
• New England Steak and Seafood, 11 Uxbridge Road, Mendon
• The Turtle Tavern, 72 Main St.
• Devlin’s Tavern, 15 North Main St., Bellingham