Best Restaurants for People Watching in Quincy

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1476)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Boston

Booked 30 times today

Located in the heart of South Boston, Lincoln is a classic American tavern that offers guests a welcoming combination of home-spun, American fare alongside a wide variety of rustic, wood-fire-grilled specialties.Built with the intention of being a comfortable meeting spot for locals looking to share stories at the end of their long day, Lincoln draws inspiration from it’s surrounding, hard-working, and uniquely American neighborhood.Revitalizing a nearly forgotten West Broadway space that at one time housed the area’s only department store, Lincoln feels nostalgic. It’s open-air, tiled-floor cafe, grande bar, and soaring, original tin ceilings remind us of a time when dining halls and supper clubs were a way of life.

2. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7138)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 32 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.

3. Contessa - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(79)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 39 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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4. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2125)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 102 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.

5. Eva

4.4

Awesome(439)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Back Bay

Booked 19 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.

6. Joe’s On Newbury

4.7

Exceptional(3017)

Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 87 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.

7. Little Whale

4.7

Exceptional(759)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 7 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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8. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(271)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 13 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.

9. Quattro

4.6

Exceptional(1370)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 47 times today

Quattro Ristorante, Grille & Pizzeria, is restaurateur Frank DePasquale’s forth restaurant in the North End, hence the name which means 4 in Italian. Quattro is also located on the 4 major corners of the North End, Boston’s Famous Italian Neighborhood. Inspired by Italy’s passion for high quality foods prepared with fresh ingredients, Quattro brings delicious foods from simple locally grown ingredients. Frank DePasquale does something few restaurateurs have every tried, melding a full service restaurant that serves wine, beer and cordials with a kitchen equipped with a rotisserie, a char broiler and an authentic Neapolitan brick style pizza oven. Quality has been the only focus and the essential ingredient at Quattro, from the ingredients to the preparation of the food to the service. Quattro’s unique menu appeals to a wide variety of people by touching on all categories, fresh meats, seafood, pork and poultry prepared right in front of your eyes on our custom built rotisserie.

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10. The Florentine Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(616)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 31 times today

The Florentine Café is an Italian lunch and dinner café, with a full bar, draft beers, and a great wine selection. Stop by with a friend for drinks and a meal or come to lunch with business colleagues. We now offer outdoor seating, as well as, indoor seating with a great view. When the floor-to-ceiling windows open, they let in a nice breeze, allowing the fresh air to circulate, adding to a beautiful dining experience, in, or out. We also have a separate dining area downstairs that seats up to 50 guests It's perfect for any private event, rehearsal dinner, or business function. The casual atmosphere makes it easy to relax, and enjoy a meal with fine company. Join us, start with complimentary, home-made Focaccia bread and seasoned olive oil, and you must try our signature dish, Ravioli di Aragosta. Other best dishes include, the Fusilli Alla Vodka, Pollo al Limone, and a new favourite, the Salmone D'estate.

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Lisa
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is the second time I've been and it was as good as the first time! This is such a great place, excellent food, great service, cool vibe, no one rushing you, can't recommend this enough, you have to experience yourself, highest recommendations!
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Lincoln Tavern and RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• South Boston
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4.7
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Aeneas
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Truly wonderful experience. Jazz band started as we sat down and played at just the right volume to have a conversation and jiggle to the tunes. We were very close to the stage and the waiter was attentive and good humoured. Food was delicious and cocktails were very satisfying. Will be back!
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.6
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Kristen
Greater Boston •108 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Never disappoints. Valentina was incredible. Fun, friendly and professional. Food was delicious. Pizza outrageously tasty, salads simple but so flavorful. You cannot go wrong here. Antipasto fabulous and cocktails always expertly done. So fun and festive.
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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DanteVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
incredible experience! attentive service & excellent food!
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Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.8
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Mareesa
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
The best French toast!! Lovely wait staff. Great food. Loved everything, thank you!
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EvaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Back Bay
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4.4

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

2. Beehive

3. Contessa - Boston

4. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

5. Eva

6. Joe’s On Newbury

7. Little Whale

8. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

9. Quattro

10. The Florentine Cafe

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