Originally Posted by
octr202
While not in the culinary category of Woods Table or Gustazo,
The Local in Waltham seems to be fairly decent and reliable (used it a lot for work lunches when my office was nearby), and has some private dining spaces. Menu is fairly broad so can work for a lot of different tastes. If coming from Concord, it's closer to Route 2 (along Route 128).
Do agree on Gustazo - excellent food if they can accommodate the group. At least they have a bigger space now versus the tiny storefront where they opened.
The Local is a good call in most of their locations, especially Waltham. Not Your Average Joe's might also work, not far from that part of Waltham, close to Concord, as
octr202 mentioned