Best Historic Restaurants in Watertown

67 restaurants available nearby

1. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(92)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 31 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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2. Toscano Harvard Square

4.7

Exceptional(2442)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Cambridge

Booked 27 times today

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

3. 75 Chestnut

4.7

Exceptional(2389)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill

Booked 43 times today

75 Chestnut - Nestled amidst the brownstones on the charming streets of Beacon Hill. Features regional American food. Serving our neighborhood for the last 20+ years we are delighted to welcome you to our establishment. We are proud that we can serve our fresh cooked to order foods, specialty crafted drinks and cocktails. Our super friendly staff will make you want to come back again and again. we are the essential Beacon Hill restaurant a must see for residents and visitors alike. Our seafood stew and steak tips have our guests wanting to come back. We serve dinner seven nights a week and we serve brunch and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. the stuffed French toast is something you don't want to miss. during the seasons we always feature food and drink specials and special events. some examples are sweet tooth Tuesdays, wine Wednesdays, green Thursdays, Sunday supper. our Ginger bread lunches are iconic so book soon. we will be happy to serve you .

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4. Margeaux Supper Parlor

4.4

Awesome(86)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

Margeaux Supper Parlor presents a novel way to experience dinner by telling stories through cuisine. Guests are encouraged to order a themed trio of dishes, larger than tapas and smaller than big plates, to better experience the menu and recreate the familial bonhomie we associate with supper at grandma’s (when you were urged to try a bite of everything!). Recommended wine pairings are served in collections to mirror the entree trios. Margeaux Supper Parlor serves New American cuisine, blending dishes inspired by the two most historic port cities in the country: New Orleans and Boston. Dinner plates include: Tomato & Bacon Jam Deviled Eggs (topped with a fried Maine oyster), Lamb Lollipops with cherry reduction, Pumpkin Ravioli, Beef Wellington, Shrimp & Boursin Grits, and Maple Bourbon Steak Tips.Brunch is also served in themed collections and includes items such as: Quiche Lorraine, Fried Chicken & Sweet Corn Waffle, Eggs Benedict, and a Black Forrest Waffle.

5. Beehive

4.5

Awesome(7149)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 77 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.

6. Joe’s On Newbury

4.7

Exceptional(3035)

Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 69 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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7. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1856)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Back Bay

Booked 32 times today

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is an exciting American brasserie restaurant in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Enjoy specialty, hand crafted cocktails at the exquisite coppertop bar and a farm to table menu featuring local ingredients and purveyors.

8. Hojoko

4.6

Exceptional(980)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 15 times today

Hojoko is a rock n roll izakaya honoring the pulse of Japanese nightlife by serving sushi, robata grilled yakitori and street food small plates paired with craft cocktails, premium sake, wine, and beer. Located directly behind historic Fenway Stadium and walking distance from The MGM Fenway and The House of Blues, Hojoko is the perfect stop before any event. Dishes like our Wagyu Cheeseburger, Wasabi Roulette, and our 48-hour Ramens keep locals and travelers coming back. Several unique spaces in the restaurant make it the perfect place for a business dinner, birthday celebration, or event gathering space.

9. Longfellow

4.7

Exceptional(348)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 9 times today

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Scelfo's Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the historic Café Algiers space directly above his flagship restaurant at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. The food and drinks at The Longfellow Bar continue to explore Chef Scelfo’s forward-thinking approach to experiencing a meal around his kitchen counter. The menu features bar food that is intended to be passed and shared, allowing guests the opportunity to become immersed in a relaxed and tactile approach to eating; they’re encouraged to break bread and get their hands messy. Rooted in genuine hospitality and exceptional cocktails, the bar program follows Chef Scelfo’s ethos of taking simple ingredients and transforming them, incorporating unique flavors and textures.

10. Eva

4.3

Awesome(439)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Back Bay

Booked 37 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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austinVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Fantastic as always. A hidden gem nestled away in beautiful beacon hill, this neighborhood watering hole never disappoints. The mussels were fantastic, with extra bread to soak up all the goodness, as well as the strawberry salad and cookie skillet for dessert. All was great, accompanied by the friendly service that only a local Boston join could manage. Love the food, people, and experience!
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75 ChestnutPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Beacon Hill
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4.7
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MargaretVIP
Greater Boston •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went to Beehive for Saturday brunch with live jazz. Service was very friendly and attentive, menu had good and varied choices, food was delicious, music was great. I'll definitely be back.
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.5
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SarahVIP
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The service was slow but the waitstaff very congenial. The food was excellent!
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Toscano Harvard SquarePrice: Expensive• Italian• West Cambridge
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4.7
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MaureenVIP
Greater Boston •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an amazing meal to bring in the New Year at Contessa’s! The view was delightful with Christmas lights, the State House, Church steeple and the high rises along with The Public Garden. Pedro, our server, and Sarai were so attentive! The focaccia bread and smoked olives were a pleasant start. The entrées were scrumptious! Pasta was perfect. Dessert was delicious! Thank you, Pedro and Sarai!
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Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.7
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anne
Greater Boston •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
My son took his 85-year-old mother (me) out for new year's day brunch. Enjoyable ambience, great service. The buffet was interesting, but not too fresh, as we came late: B+. Courtney, who waited on us, as well as being very kind and efficient, was lovely, and had a delightful sense of humor: A+. We would certainly go there again.
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Margeaux Supper ParlorPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge
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4.4

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Contessa - Boston

2. Toscano Harvard Square

3. 75 Chestnut

4. Margeaux Supper Parlor

5. Beehive

6. Joe’s On Newbury

7. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

8. Hojoko

9. Longfellow

10. Eva

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