Best Casual Restaurants in Brookline

Excellent food and drink. Small but very well curated list of wines by the glass. Great cocktails. Food is consistently prepared with high-quality ingredients and cooked with expertise and care. Atmosphere is lively/energetic but still quiet enough that two middle-age people can easily hear one another talk without shouting. :-) A great evening out.

Another fantastic dinner at Eastern Standard! Best oysters I’ve tasted in a long time. Our server was very attentive to our group. We will be back again soon!

Our wait staff seemed in love with what they do, had an infectious brightness. Excellent food and drink recommendations. The ambience in the place is what I'd call very cozy. It's not that big, but bustling everywhere. Still, it's a vibe. Off in the background the bartenders are singing whatever 2000s pop song they're blasting at the moment. It's great carefree energy if you're up for it. Food was delicious and came out in perfect timing. Drink menu was extensive and not at all familiar for I think most Americans -- which I love! Give me something refreshingly different! They even gave us free shots with our check and kindly hoped we enjoyed ourselves and that they'd love to see us again. Restaurants like this deserve your business. When there's care and intent in every aspect of what they do, it's hard to not enjoy yourself. Will most certainly be back!

Bright, eclectic, inviting lunch atmosphere, place had plenty of seating available which was surprising considering the quality of the food and environment. Had a great discussion with a business associate. Would definitely return.

Pizza and salad were excellent. Restaurant was out of first two wines I tried to order. 🫤