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A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street restaurant

1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Brookline

Booked 40 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

2. Standard Italian

4.8

Exceptional(14)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 24 times today

From restaurateur Garrett Harker, bar director Jackson Cannon, and culinary director Brian Rae, Standard Italian is coming soon to the Fenway Center!

3. Equal Measure

4.8

Exceptional(21)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 1 time today

Helmed by ES Hospitality Bar Director Jackson Cannon and Bar Principal Eliza Hoar, Equal Measure is a contemporary bar that features highly innovative cocktails with an emphasis on seasonality and sustainability. Just down the hall from legendary neighborhood brasserie Eastern Standard, EM's highly curated back bar is stocked with world-class spirits, both rare and hand-selected.Though the culinary-inspired cocktails feature unconventional ingredients, the balance and flavors that come through are designed to be as satisfying as any classic. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a long-time caller, you’ll be welcomed as a friend into the bar’s warmth. This is a place for familiarity and discovery, for the adventurer and the traditionalist.Reservations open 7 days out. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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4. Sol Azteca Restaurant

new

4.1

Excellent(517)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Back Bay

Booked 3 times today

Specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine and located in Boston on the Brookline/Boston line. Sol Azteca serves an array of popular and traditional dishes such as tacos, enchiladas and tostadas. Made from scratch salsas and sauces, home made desserts, hand-fried chips daily - this is not fast food. Fresh ingredients and real chile peppers are used in our recipes. We make Mole Poblano sauce in-house from scratch - that's over 20 ingredients! Some of our signature dishes include Shrimp Cilantro, Pollo Mango, Chiles Relleno, Chilaquiles. Chips and salsa are complimentary with each entree. Come enjoy a margarita made just for you with our house-infused spicy tequila, mezcal or another fine tequila, our award-winning sangria, imported Mexican beers and wines. Family friendly. Kids' menu. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are also available. Outdoor patio. Private room for birthdays and functions up to 50 people.

5. Eastern Standard

4.5

Awesome(771)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 47 times today

Originally opened in 2005, Garrett Harker’s flagship restaurant has reopened its doors just up Beacon St. only three blocks from its original location. Eastern Standard continues to offer seasonally focused New England interpretations of classic brasserie fare, including raw bar and charcuterie, nostalgic favorites like steak tartare, baked rigatoni, steak frites, and butterscotch bread pudding, and some new soon-to-be-instant-classic dishes. Cocktail legend Jackson Cannon has crafted a beverage menu that features an array of craft cocktails both new and classic, a curated selection of wines, and craft beers from near and far.Please contact events@eshospitality.com to inquire about hosting your private event or large party reservation.

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6. Bar 'Cino Brookline

4.7

Exceptional(1409)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brookline

Booked 55 times today

Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot on Beacon Street in Brookline - directly across from the Saint Mary's T Stop. Open nightly for dinner and cocktails.

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7. Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - Fenway

4.3

Awesome(122)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 21 times today

LOCO TAQUERIA & OYSTER BAR FENWAY is a funky neighborhood joint located on Brookline Avenue in Boston that specializes in tacos, raw bar, and tequila.Reservations for Red Sox home games and concerts at Fenway Park are very limited, we reserve most of the restaurant on a first come first serve basis those days.

8. Taberna de Haro

4.7

Exceptional(1552)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Brookline

Booked 12 times today

Taberna de Haro serves the authentic cuisine of Spain, including tapas, entrees, sherry, and over 150 Spanish wines. The hospitality is warm and the food has integrity! Whether you choose a leisurely dinner with our famous Arroz Negro or a quick dish of Gambas al Ajillo at our bar, your senses will be gratified. Our open kitchen sends out seductive aromas of braised lamb, grilled fish, sautéed artichokes and griddled mushrooms - you will be transported to Spain! The Iberian ham is cut to order, the black paella is sultry, the eggs are free-range, the French fries are hand-cut, the octopus is perfectly cooked, and the anchovies are plump, and the exquisite, imported olive oil is downright drinkable. The wine list offers Spain"s most intriguing wines, and has won awards from The Wine Spectator, The World of Fine Wines, and The Wine Enthusiast as well as local awards.

9. MIDA - Fenway

4.6

Exceptional(52)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 37 times today

MIDA by Chef Douglass William's is now open in the bustling Fenway neighborhood. This outpost of our James Beard Nominated restaurant group is situated just a few blocks from Fenway Park within close walking distance to several destinations including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Beth Israel Medical Campus. Come enjoy staple dishes from our scratch kitchen such as Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe, New Haven-Style thin crust pizza, crispy Arancini, and much more. The restaurant features a contemporary but comfortable aesthetic that lends itself to any occasion from the perfect date night, a quick lunch, or large private events. Vaulted ceilings, sprawling windows, a gorgeous lighting profile, and a covered patio make this location the perfect Fenway escape. The restaurant also features a 15 seat bar that is open for walk-ins seven days a week. We are thrilled to be a part of this neighborhood and cannot wait to welcome you into our home. XOXO MIDA

10. Blue Ribbon Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(530)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Back Bay

Booked 51 times today

Blue Ribbon Sushi is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar located near Fenway Park in Kenmore Square, serving outstanding Japanese cuisine based in tradition and passion, including nigiri, sashimi, and chef-crafted maki rolls, all made with a selection of fresh fish flown in daily from the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, and local New England waters. The sushi bar selections are complimented by grilled mains including A5 Wagyu offerings. Our curated beverage list features a variety of sake selections, Japanese micro-brews, wines from California and Europe, premium Japanese whiskey and an assortment of imaginative house cocktails.

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Ana
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a wonderful experience from start to finish! We had a group of 11 of all ages and everyone thought the staff, service, food and atmosphere were all fabulous!
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5.0
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Wonderful first experience at Standard Italian. The food was excellent and the martinis are outstanding. Can't wait to go back!
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Greater Boston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food and drinks were delicious. The waitress was friendly and helpful but seemed busy, so finding the same waitress when we wanted to add to our order was hard. Overall, it was delicious, and we enjoyed it as a family, so we'll come again.
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon StreetPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Brookline
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Greater Boston •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We love Sol Azteca Warm and welcoming Delicious food Puerco en adobo is one of our favorite meals Wonderful mousse
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Bryce
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Liza (hope I spelled right) is a great host. Each time I come back she gives a good background on drink and my friends and I are cozy and set up well. Slowly becoming my favorite spot.
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1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street

2. Standard Italian

3. Equal Measure

4. Sol Azteca Restaurant

5. Eastern Standard

6. Bar 'Cino Brookline

7. Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - Fenway

8. Taberna de Haro

9. MIDA - Fenway

10. Blue Ribbon Sushi

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