“Devlin’s Bar and Bistro has an international flavor and rivals just about anything in the Back Bay or South End. The crowd at Devlin’s, which has no cover charge, is a comfortable mix of ages and styles, giving it a touch of New York and Los Angeles, let alone Brighton.”

Boston Globe…5/8/03

“The international wine dinner at Devlin’s in Brighton Center last Monday evening - it was the most wonderful illustration of civilized living.....A symphony for the taste buds and without doubt, the ultimate in ultimate dinning, it was also a master class in food presentation and practical education for your humble author who believed he knew a thing or two about the culinary arts”

The Irish Emigrant….5/12/03

"Devlin's is an airy American bistro where the friendly wait staff sport real Irish accents and the fare is simple and well done."
- Boston Magazine

"Devlin's woos the crowd" and the Improper Bostonian stated that"
- Arlington Tab

"The slick façade of Devlin's has changed the former hang-dog look of the center of Brighton, home to so many Irish when they first land in Boston."

"Devlin's, with its high ceilings, semi-circle banquettes, and honey colored walls, is about as now as it's possible to get this side of the current capital of chic."
- IrishAbroad.com