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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Waltham

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A photo of Tempo restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2283)
Price: Moderate
• American • Waltham
Booked 13 times today
Outdoor Dining at Tempo is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ONLY!Don't see a reservation available...give us a call!Tempo offers downtown quality and atmosphere in a convenient suburban location on, Moody Street in Waltham known as "Restaurant Row". The menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood, great cuts of meat, chicken, duck, and truly has something for everyone. Tempo is excellent for a date, great for groups, and the bar is a perfect place for singles and people watching. The cuisine rivals higher-priced alternatives and the staff is welcoming and eager to please. The bar offers the largest selection around and the wine list pricing is the best in Waltham. We have a gorgeous private dining room that is perfect for events, corporate dinners, holiday parties and graduation celebrations. If you haven't visited us we promise you won't regret it!
A photo of Branch Line restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2615)
Price: Moderate
• American • Watertown
Booked 39 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!
A photo of Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Waltham restaurant
4.4
Awesome(361)
Price: Moderate
• American • Waltham
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Jake n JOES Sports Grille in Waltham, located at 70 Market Place Drive off of I-95 N Exit 41.Voted NBC10’s Boston's Best Sports Bar! We proudly serve a classic American Pub menu featuring Wings, Burgers, Seafood, Pasta's, Appetizers and Featured Specials at reasonable prices with great service. Jake n JOES is known for Hand-Crafted Cocktails, Craft Beer to accompany our Weekday Menu Promotions…perfect for an after work gathering. A large bar, lots of tables and large outdoor patio help to create a fun atmosphere with a great crowd. Guaranteeing a view from any seat to watch the game with our state-of- the- art HDTV’s and sound system. Never miss your favorite team as NFL Sunday Ticket and most of the major sporting events are always available. Jake n JOES, Always a Good Call!
A photo of Beehive restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7169)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 73 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.
A photo of Contessa - Boston restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 29 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.
A photo of Alden and Harlow restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4871)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 99 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.
A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2180)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 54 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.
A photo of Limani - Chestnut Hill restaurant
4.4
Awesome(926)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Chestnut Hill
Booked 28 times today
Please call or email for menu information. 617-545-0000chestnuthill@limani.com
A photo of Joe’s On Newbury restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3038)
Price: Expensive
• American • Back Bay
Booked 61 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.
A photo of Blue Ribbon Brasserie restaurant
4.5
Awesome(280)
Price: Expensive
• American • Fenway–Kenmore
Booked 36 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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  • Sara
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Wonderful place to see live music and eat before seeing a play next-door at the Huntington. Starting at 6:30, there was a great band that included an electric harp, bass and drums playing jazz which was fun to watch and not to loud so it was good background music. The bean dip was delicious but there was not enough pita bread that came with it. The butternut squash risotto was quite spicy with some kind of chili oil on top that I didn't expect, so I wasn't able to finish it, and I ate some of my husband's pasta dish, which was good but not amazing. Great atmosphere and service but the food was not amazing considering the cost.
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    BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
    4.6
  • Anne
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Service was excellent. Tables were too close together and for a party of 3 we were at a table for 2 comfortably. All was good as we got there early but then a family of 4 with loud kids arrived (not their fault, I have kids too and know there is little control) but if the tables were spaced a bit further apart that would help. Would I go back? Maybe…food was on the pricey side and comfort level for talking was a bit on the lacking side. Maybe not worth the money but service was EXCELLENT.
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    Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
    4.7
  • WendyVIP
    Greater Boston •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 2, 2025
    Loved our evening, first time here with the band Wildfire. Was a great fun night with delicious food and fun dancing!!
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    TempoPrice: Moderate• American• Waltham
    4.7
  • Jackii
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 31, 2025
    Had an amazing time! Restaurant is beautiful, drinks were great.
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    Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
    4.7
  • Meredith
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 25, 2025
    The staff did a great time tonight! We went for the Celtics watch party and it was so much fun. Despite how busy it was, all drinks and food came out in a timely manner and the service was great!
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    Jake n JOES Sports Grille - WalthamPrice: Moderate• American• Waltham
    4.4
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