Best Restaurants for People Watching in Watertown

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2604)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 42 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!

2. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4865)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 110 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.

3. Beehive

4.5

Awesome(7154)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 98 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

4. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(98)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 80 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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5. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2160)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 78 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

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6. Russell House Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(2812)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 19 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.

7. Joe’s On Newbury

4.7

Exceptional(3035)

Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 56 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.

8. Eva

4.3

Awesome(439)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Back Bay

Booked 33 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.

9. SOURCE Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(572)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 24 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. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(278)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 26 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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Ralph
Greater Boston •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfect pre-event dinner before attending Boston Speaker Series. Service was fast and friendly. Food was flavorful, particularly the truffle fettuccini. Food came to table within 10 minutes of ordering.
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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ErinVIP
Tahoe / Reno Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great atmosphere and food! Highly recommend! The service was top-notch.
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.7
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maxwellVIP
Greater Boston •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A great spot for a cold winter night. Food is excellent. Our waitress Natalya was helpful and attentive. She pointed out that the large salad I was going to order as an appetizer could be ordered in a smaller version instead of fries for a modest additional charge. Just the sort of thing you appreciate from a server.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.6
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LisaVIP
Greater Boston •365 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Jan 2025
We went for a birthday lunch with friends - I love the beautiful space in Contessa - so special to be up high above the rooftops! Most of us had the butternut squash ravioli, which was delicious. Our server was good, and I enjoyed a little birthday lemon cake with a candle. I live nearby, but don't go to Contessa often as it is very hard to get a dinner reservation, and it is pretty pricey. But I do enjoy it very much.
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Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.7
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Matthias
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Jan 2025
Great place and atmosphere. Service, food really good. Fantastic life music (when playing). Definitely plan to come back
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.5

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Branch Line

2. Alden and Harlow

3. Beehive

4. Contessa - Boston

5. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

6. Russell House Tavern

7. Joe’s On Newbury

8. Eva

9. SOURCE Restaurant

10. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

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