281 main street · worcester, ma

come hungry.
stay awhile.

Seasonal American cooking, thoughtful cocktails, and natural wine in the heart of downtown Worcester.

open wednesday–sunday walk-ins welcome

a little about the table

Good food, good drinks, and enough time to enjoy both.

from the room

stay for one more.

Warm light, a little noise, and something good arriving at the table.

House made pickles and sliced sausage on a wooden table
the first bite
Mussels and greens served in a blue bowl
from the kitchen
Three cocktails lined up at the bar
one for the road
A latte on a white saucer at the restaurant
sunday morning

come as you are

a neighborhood restaurant
with a little edge.

Housed in a historic hotel on Main Street, deadhorse hill brings old and new together in a warm, rustic space. Pull up a seat at the bar for a cocktail, settle in for dinner, or let Sunday take its time.

address281 main st.
worcester, ma 01608
hourswednesday to saturday
5 to 9 pm

sunday brunch
10 am to 2 pm

sunday supper
2 to 8 pm
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reservations

Reservations for 2–6 guests are handled through Resy. For parties larger than 6, please call the restaurant directly. Bar seating is available for walk-ins only.

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reviews

see what guests
are saying.

Read recent guest feedback, then come make your own memory around the table.

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01tripadvisor

A GEM in Worcester!

“A wonderful space with great attention to detail.”

Rebeca PBoston, Massachusetts · Feb 2026
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02tripadvisor

Fantastic food and the most welcoming service

“It far exceeded my extremely high expectations.”

Donna MLowell, Massachusetts · Aug 2025
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03tripadvisor

There’s nothing dead about Deadhorse Hill!

“Excellent food and service with a team that was eager to please.”

Mark EWest Palm Beach, Florida · Aug 2023
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gift cards

send someone a seat
at the table.

A good reason to make a reservation, stay for brunch, meet for cocktails, or celebrate something worth remembering.

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private events

make the whole place
yours for a night.

deadhorse hill is available for full buyouts. For large group dining, parties of six or more, give us a call. Our wine shop can seat up to 24 people and is our most exciting room for a gathering.

01full buyouts available
02parties of 6+ call directly
03wine shop seats up to 24
01the wine shop
24

seats for a long table, a late pour, and the kind of conversation that runs past dessert.

contact

we'd love to
hear from you.

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out with questions, comments, or private dining inquiries.

join our team

work with a restaurant that cares about food, people, and hospitality.

deadhorse hill on Main Street is owned and operated by Chef Jared Forman. The team cares about seasonal and local ingredients, cocktails, wine, and thoughtful hospitality.

now hiring: line cooks + sous chefs

send your resume

see you soon

bring your appetite.

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