There are plenty of restaurants around the Bay State that offer a bit more than great food. For instance, The Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster has a pond, a waterfall, a wooden bridge, ducks, and even a gift shop on the property. And then there’s the Golden Eagle Restaurant which offers some of the best views in the state. But if you’ve ever wanted to dine with animals, there is a wonderful zoo restaurant in Massachusetts you must visit. Let’s have a look:

Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon spans 200 acres and has over 850 animals. With such a large zoo to explore, you’re bound to get hungry.

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Located at the zoo, you’ll find Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern which has both indoor and outdoor dining. And, best of all, there are zoo views galore from here!

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With plenty of windows, you can certainly see quite a bit of the zoo. The atmosphere is also quite upscale yet cozy and you can expect fantastic food and service here.

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While you can’t technically dine with the zoo animals, you can at least get a glimpse of several animals from your table.

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However, you never know who will stop by your table to say hi!

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As for the food, the menu is filled with upscale New England fare. Why not order some starters like the spinach artichoke dip or the pork poutine for the table.

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For a lunch entree, there are burgers and sandwiches. If you’re here after 4 p.m., you will have the option of ordering bourbon steak tips, steak frites, herb-crusted salmon, oven-fired pizza, and other delicious entrees.

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Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern is a unique zoo restaurant in Massachusetts that you’ll have to add to your dining bucket list. How awesome is it that you can view animals as you dine here?

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Would you like to dine at this zoo restaurant in Massachusetts? If you’ve visited Southwick’s Zoo and its restaurant, let us know about the experience in the comments. For more information, visit the Galliford’s Restaurant & Tavern website and Facebook page.

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If you enjoy strolling around a zoo, check out Capron Park Zoo located in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

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