Frolic & Detour

08/11/2023

Frolic & Detour is excited to announce that we will be transitioning to a full-time wedding and community event venue. With a wide array of unique indoor and outdoor spaces, we invite you to inquire about hosting your next gathering with us!

We would like to thank all of our restaurant patrons who have visited us during the last couple of years for their loyalty and support of a local restaurant. We hope to see many of your faces again soon as you’re celebrating weddings, birthdays, retirements, or other special occasions in your lives!

We are eager to be part of your upcoming celebrations throughout this holiday season and are looking forward to hosting even more events in the near future, including our upcoming beer & wine dinners, and fancy florals craft classes.

08/11/2023

We are spending this gorgeous afternoon helping the Town of Acton raise awareness of their new bike share program that goes live today! Stop by to say hi and try some yummy salmon crisps.

https://minutemanbikeshare.square.site/

08/08/2023

🍺🍽️ Announcement:
Our menu is complete for our upcoming five-course beer dinner featuring Wachusett Brewing Company on Friday, September 22nd 🍺😋🎉
Tickets are selling fast - Purchase yours today. Find us on EventBrite or follow the link in our Facebook event page.

08/08/2023

🍷🍽️ Announcement!
Here’s a sneak peak of the menu for our upcoming five-course wine dinner on September 9th. We are working on the and will have the complete menu up later this week!
🎟️ are on sale now. Find us on EventBrite or follow the link in our Facebook event page.

08/04/2023

Flights aren’t exclusive to appetizers and margaritas - Try a dessert flight, too! 🤯

🚨Calling all chocolate lovers — Our chocolate lovers flight features an oversized, warm chocolate chip cookie, a decadent chocolate cake & a brownie sundae. 🍫🍪

📸: Jen OReilly & Adnel O'Reilly

07/25/2023

We are so excited to be teaming up with Wachusett Brewing Company next month for a Five-Course Beer Dinner! Date & time is TBD but will be scheduled for late-August. 🍻
Tickets will be available starting this coming weekend via EventBrite.

07/22/2023

Ahoy it’s a boy! ⚓️⛵️👦🏼

07/21/2023

Our famous Afternoon Siesta margarita is back - with a new twist! We added sage to the blackberry reduction. Seriously a MUST try! 👌🏻

07/18/2023

Book our space for your next corporate event! 👍🏻
Whether luncheon or dinner, formal or casual, we’ve got you covered.
We even provide complimentary use of our projector and screen - So no need to lug bulky equipment with you.
Ask about our on-going summer deals for corporate events today!

07/17/2023

Now THAT’S a seafood dish!! 😲

Come experience our Cioppino - LOADED with salmon, mussels, littleneck clams, scallops & Dungeness crabs in our house-made red sauce with tomatoes, red pepper, fennel, onions, fresh herbs & spices. All served over jasmine rice with crusty bread.
Shout-out to Twin Seafood in Concord who always supplies us with the freshest seafood! 🐟🦀🦞😋

Our restaurant is open for dinner service Thursday - Sunday.

07/14/2023

“It's watermelon weather. That summer kind of weather. When people get together and sing.” —Guy Webster 🍉

That is exactly the kind of night we’re having this evening! Enjoy some live music by Santino Proietti & try our new watermelon salad, preferably with a glass of our watermelon rosé sangria ! 🍉🍹🥗

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07/14/2023

🚨 MUST-TRY NEW MENU ITEM! Our Hoisin Duck Bau Buns contain crispy roasted duck, scallions & carrots, and drizzled with hoisin sauce in fluffy bau buns.

07/14/2023

We launched our new menu this evening, and it’s loaded with new sandwiches, fan favorite tacos, and LOTS of options for seafood lovers like Dan’s Maryland Peel-and-Eat Shrimp Feast pictured here! 🤤🍤

Enjoy a 1/2 pound of fresh, shell-on shrimp steamed in Old Bay seasoning and served with red cabbage slaw and corn on the cob.
Add a bucket of beer - domestic or craft!

07/11/2023

🎼 LIVE MUSIC THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! 🎼
We welcome back our good friend, the talented Santino Proietti for an evening of easy listening post-dinner!
Music starts at 7, restaurant opens at 4.

🚨 NEW MENU DROPPING THIS WEEK!! 🚨 Stay tuned… 🍽️🍸

07/06/2023

Cool down with a Margarita flight before things heat up with trivia at 7 o’clock!
We have ample outdoor seating providing either shade or 🌞rays.

07/03/2023

Check out our latest newsletter to learn about our sizzling summer deals for your next company or large group outing at Frolic & Detour including EXCLUSIVE discounts for non-profit organizations and school-affiliated events!

Announcing Limited-Time Deals for Group Gatherings at Frolic & Detour!

07/02/2023

🚨🚨 Attention business owners and organizations! Celebrating a retirement? Hosting out-of-state employees? Need space for presentations?
Ask us about our summer deals for group gatherings of 15 or more, including a complimentary charcuterie board to welcome your guests! We have indoor and outdoor spaces available and packages for all occasions.

06/29/2023

The ☀️ is finally out folks! What a wet, rainy June we’ve had. 👎🏻
Come enjoy a Margarita flight on the deck this evening before our weekly installment of trivia at 7 o’clock!

🚨 Please note, due to the upcoming holiday, we will be CLOSED Saturday 7/1 - Wednesday 7/5.
We hope the weather cooperates throughout the weekend for our staff and guests’ Independence Day celebrations 🎆🎇

06/27/2023

We've just started a blog on our new website dedicated to all things weddings! If you haven't subscribed yet, what are you waiting for? Head over now to view our galleries, promos & latest blog posts, like this one 🙂

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a Star Wars-themed wedding for a wonderful couple, Tara and Marc. This was a small, intimate gathering of about 30 of their closest friends and family members. Our in-house design team created beautiful floral arrangements, tastefully decorated with....

06/24/2023

We are hosting a Star Wars themed wedding this evening!! Congratulations to the newlyweds & may the force be with you!

06/23/2023

Do We Hear Wedding Bells?

20% of Room Fees for All Wedding Festivities

06/22/2023

Have you heard? 🧐
Trivia has a NEW night every week!
Come in early for dinner on the deck before the games begin at 7 o’clock.

06/21/2023

We are hosting the Acton Rotary Club’s Annual Banquet this evening so our pop-up bar is OPEN from 5-9! 🥂
Enjoy a cocktail (or two) on the deck - it’s FINALLY gorgeous out again 🎉🙌🏻

06/08/2023

Thank you again to our friends at Dirigible Brewing Company for hosting our monthly event last night! Their beers are unmatched and our guests loved our food pairings. 🍻🍽️ We currently have two of their brews on tap now!

06/08/2023

“Traveling from Miss to Mrs..” - a beautiful themed bridal shower for a soon-to-be husband and wife who love to travel! ✈️🧳

06/04/2023

🎼 Sunday, Bloody Sunday 🍅

06/04/2023

We are hosting a lovely travel-themed bridal shower this morning 💍 Our in-house design team created this stunning arrangement with embellishments 🌹🌸🌺
Stay tuned for the complete photo gallery for this event!

06/02/2023

Congratulations to the ABHS Class of 2023! 🎓🎉👍🏻 Remember: Dine with us tonight after commencement and your graduate dines for FREE! 🍽️

06/02/2023

Congratulations to the ABHS Class of 2023!
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Remember: Dine with us tonight after commencement and your graduate dines for FREE! 🍽️

05/30/2023

Come have a drink with us! Bar is open tonight with a limited menu! 5PM-8PM!

05/27/2023

Ahead of our much anticipated with Dirigible Brewing Company this Wednesday evening, we’ve added TWO of their fabulous beers to our lineup this weekend:
Cloud Hopper NEIPA & 24 Porter! 🍻

05/27/2023

Did you know we have ample outdoor seating?! Our deck overlooking Nagog Pond provides full sun and very likely a visit from George 🐢 .. Or perhaps a shady retreat to our yard, dining under our tent! We are OPEN for brunch Saturdays and Sundays at 10 AM.
⭐️ Ask about reserving an outdoor space for your upcoming event! ⭐️

05/23/2023

We have a holiday weekend upon us, and since we know not everyone travels, we have a LOT in store for our friends who are staying local!

Our live performance this Friday will be brought to you by our friends OneEyeJack! The weather is looking good, so plan your whole evening with us - Dinner & drinks on our patio or yard before joining us in the pub at 8.

Saturday night we have our monthly performance by The Comical Mystery Tour Presents: Unhappy Days at 6 PM. You can purchase your ticket to this performance via the link to EventBrite. You ticket includes admission to the mystery performance and three-course dinner!

Let's not forget our incredible brunch buffet on Sunday! We open at 10 AM - Buffet and a la carte brunch options are available until 3 PM.

We have a little something for everyone - Come frolic!