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1. Limani - Chestnut Hill
4.3
Awesome(933)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Chestnut Hill
Booked 19 times today
Please call or email for menu information. 617-545-0000chestnuthill@limani.com
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2. Branch Line
4.7
Exceptional(2620)
Price: Moderate
• American • Watertown
Booked 25 times today
Hi Friends!Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality. Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!
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3. Alden and Harlow
4.6
Exceptional(4881)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 108 times today
Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.
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4. Blue Ribbon Brasserie
4.5
Awesome(280)
Price: Expensive
• American • Fenway–Kenmore
Booked 23 times today
Blue Ribbon Brasserie is built on the vision that originated over 30 years ago in New York City's SoHo at the legendary original Blue Ribbon, well known as the restaurant "where chefs go to eat." Blue Ribbon is also famously ready to serve here in Boston!The space is highlighted by a 70-foot white Carrera marble bar, an oyster bar, and a 16-seat private dining room. The soaring interior has been designed as a collection of intimate dining spaces featuring cozy leather banquettes, shaded table lamps and bistro tables, and a light-filled solarium with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out into the neighborhood and beckon inside the Boston community and visitors alike.
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5. Joe’s On Newbury
4.7
Exceptional(3039)
Price: Expensive
• American • Back Bay
Booked 106 times today
Joe’s on Newbury, located on Boston’s historic Newbury Street, offers the comfort food you crave. A staple in the Back Bay for over 35 years, the popular spot serves a New England inspired menu featuring classic dishes and an extensive beverage list. Joe’s on Newbury offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating as well as an enclosed patio, giving diners the feel of being outside all year long. Delivery and take-out options available.
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6. Little Whale
4.8
Exceptional(772)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 23 times today
Little Whale Oyster Bar is a Classic New England Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar from Chef Michael Serpa on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. An ode to the seaside clamshacks are raw bars of the New England coast, Little Whale is a casual neighborhood spot focusing on local products and seafood friendly wines.
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7. Eva
4.4
Awesome(446)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Back Bay
Booked 32 times today
Please note that our patio is seated on a first come first serve basis; all tables are set for a 90 minute reservation limit.Eva means full of life. It is also the initials to my children, Elias & Vivian Aboujaoude, who are my life. Eva is a space designed to be welcoming and bright, a place for great food, refreshing cocktails and lively conversation. All while sitting back to enjoy and observe the hustle & bustle of beautiful, historic Newbury Street from one of the largest outdoor patios.
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8. Russell House Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(2821)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 42 times today
A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between. Russell House Tavern delivers a seasonally-inspired menu of modern interpretations of American classics, including signatures like the R. House Burger, a selection of Tavern Pizzas and Steak Frites among other dishes. To complement the menu, Russell House Tavern serves an interesting collection of all-American wines, including two regional wines on tap, and a locally-driven craft beer selection. The cocktail menu strikes a balance between familiar classics and modern hand-crafted recipes using only fresh juices, homemade syrups and infusions.
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9. SOURCE Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(584)
Price: Moderate
• Pizza Bar • Cambridge
Booked 37 times today
SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.
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10. Tempo
4.7
Exceptional(2288)
Price: Moderate
• American • Waltham
Booked 6 times today
Outdoor Dining at Tempo is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ONLY!Don't see a reservation available...give us a call!Tempo offers downtown quality and atmosphere in a convenient suburban location on, Moody Street in Waltham known as "Restaurant Row". The menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood, great cuts of meat, chicken, duck, and truly has something for everyone. Tempo is excellent for a date, great for groups, and the bar is a perfect place for singles and people watching. The cuisine rivals higher-priced alternatives and the staff is welcoming and eager to please. The bar offers the largest selection around and the wine list pricing is the best in Waltham. We have a gorgeous private dining room that is perfect for events, corporate dinners, holiday parties and graduation celebrations. If you haven't visited us we promise you won't regret it!

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  • Barbara
    Greater Boston •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a wonderful time and so enjoyed our shared plates! The Focaccia, pickled corn pancakes, patatas bravas & grilled NY Strip were our choices. They all were amazing and true perfection! We shared the key lime mousse & smoked chocolate bread pudding for dessert which were equally outstanding! Can’t wait to return to our new favorite spot! Thanks for a perfect night!
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    Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
    •
    4.6
  • Haley
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We loved everything we had and amazing specials for Valentine’s Day.
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    Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
    •
    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food, service, ambiance and atmosphere. You can see over to the reservoire and nature. Artid is the best person one can have at a restaurant!! 👏🎉👍Always smiling, most polite, professional, knows everything about the served Greek food, and can always answer questions and provide best suggestions. You can not have a better person!👏
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    Limani - Chestnut HillPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Chestnut Hill
    •
    4.3
  • ThomasVIP
    Greater Boston •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Kat was a terrific server. I was meeting an old friend I had’t seen in 30 years. Kat was attentive, gave us time to catch up before we ordered and after we finished, but never stopped checking on us!
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    Joe’s On NewburyPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay
    •
    4.7
  • Dana
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Jan 2025
    Our server was absolutely wonderful! The food top notch as before. The only thing was that it felt as though the restaurant was a little short staffed.
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    Blue Ribbon BrasseriePrice: Expensive• American• Fenway–Kenmore
    •
    4.5

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