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A photo of The Bluebird Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(109)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • West Newton
Booked 15 times today
Located directly across the street from the West Newton Cinema serving lunch, brunch & dinner. The Bluebird Bar features a thoughtful offering of delicious beer, curated wine, and superb craft cocktails. We spin vinyl records, and have 3 TVs for watching sports! Patio dining is available in the warmer months.Featuring $1 oysters from 3-5 DAILY!
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4.9
Exceptional(2729)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newton
Booked 17 times today
Sycamore is a seasonally inspired, chef-owned neighborhood bistro in Newton Centre. Emphasizing locally sourced produce, fish and meat, our menu draws on classic European country food; rustic and wholesome. Our beverage program is designed to complement the cuisine. The wine list focuses on passionate small producers, our beers are by and large domestic craft selections and the cocktail list highlights classic drinks and sipping spirits.
A photo of Buttonwood restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(947)
Price: Expensive
• American • Newton
Booked 21 times today
Buttonwood is a neighborhood restaurant in Newton Highlands that serves rustic American food. Our bar focuses on local craft beers, classic cocktails, and small-production wines. We serve the full dinner menu at our bar and counter seats, and encourage walk-in parties for the bar and dining room. For our most up-to-date menu please visit us at buttonwoodnewton.com .
A photo of Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill restaurant
4.3
Awesome(5230)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Chestnut Hill
Booked 94 times today
Our two-story fish emporium elevates the 40-year legacy of our original location in Chestnut Hill (a few doors down from where we are now). Here we feature a large raw bar, open kitchen and glass-enclosed lounge. In warmer months, we retract the lounge’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars. And we open our patio, overlooking Hammond Pond, for al fresco dining. Join us upstairs at our restaurant or shop our fish market on the first floor.
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4.7
Exceptional(2272)
Price: Moderate
• American • Waltham
Booked 23 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 The Capital Grille - Chestnut Hill restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4511)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Chestnut Hill
Booked 55 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
A photo of Farmstead Table restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2232)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Newton
Booked 32 times today
Farmstead Table is a neighborhood gem, with reviews raving about its fresh, well-prepared food and excellent service. With a cozy and intimate atmosphere, it's a place where you can enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxed setting. The restaurant's commitment to using fresh, local ingredients and its French-inspired American dishes make it a standout in Newton. Reviewers love it so much they often come back, and it's often recommended by locals.
A photo of Branch Line restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2573)
Price: Moderate
• American • Watertown
Booked 51 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 The Cottage Wellesley restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2853)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Wellesley
Booked 83 times today
The Cottage, an upscale-meets-casual eatery in Linden Square Wellesley known for dependable, fresh, SoCal inspired menu options.We partnered with Taniya Nayak, a featured interior designer on popular Food Network programs such as ‘Restaurant Impossible’ to transform the once light-flooded, beach-like, SoCal atmosphere to a warm, lively, and New England-comfort interior. Enjoy an emphasis on natural woods, live greenery, and pops of welcomed fresh color in the new interior and brand.The Cottage will remain the same tried-and-true neighborhood eatery with a re-defined focus on local, fresh, and honest product, for the whole family, every day. The Cottage Wellesley’s new menu is created by Culinary Director, Peter Hansen, who brings his vast experience from all over the world to Wellesley, MA. In his career, Hansen has appeared on six episodes of Iron Chef and has worked alongside incredible culinary talent such as Michael White and Bobby Flay.
A photo of Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar restaurant
4.1
Excellent(2091)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Waltham
Booked 19 times today
Solea offers diners a taste of the culinary heritage of Spain right in the heart of Moody Street. Since opening our doors in 2001, we’ve made it our mission to give the Metro West area a reason to look forward to sunset every day of the week. Solea offers an array of Spanish tapas, four types of paella as well as house made churros. We make all sangria in house and offer either by the glass or by the pitcher. Stop by to try our Gambas al Ajillo!Solea is located in downtown Waltham, MA. We are in the heart of Waltham's restaurant row. City parking lots and street parking are readily available. Solea is close to both Bentley and Brandeis Universities. We are at the corner of Moody and Cushing Streets. We are 4 blocks from the Fitchburg Rail Line.Solea now offers delivery thru our website via DoorDash!
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  • david
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Nothing special, good atmosphere good service good price for the amount of food
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    Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Chestnut Hill
    4.3
  • Petervip
    Greater Boston •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food is consistently good here. It was Wednesday and therefore burger night - perfectly cooked as ordered and fries were hot and crispy. We also got delicious parsnip soup. Last week we tried the ziti with lamb bolognese - also excellent. Looking forward to having the duck board again this winter. Staff is friendly and efficient.
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    SycamorePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Newton
    4.9
  • bob
    Greater Boston •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    As always, the food was outstanding as server, Catherine she was exceptional. She’s very dedicated to her job and she was very helpful and very knowledgeable of the menu.
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    TempoPrice: Moderate• American• Waltham
    4.7
  • Stevevip
    Greater Boston •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Everything was delicious, especially the beets appetizer and the risotto. Not a lot of vegetarian options on the menu, but they will modify menu items to accommodate vegetarians. Overall, a lovely place for dinner.
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    ButtonwoodPrice: Expensive• American• Newton
    4.6
  • Karenvip
    Greater Boston •32 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 5, 2024
    This was our third time at The Bluebird Bar, our first for a special occasion, a birthday. We ordered mussels as an appetizer, which were absolutely delicious and plentiful. The main course of salmon, which my husband asked to have cooked through was good, but kind of bland. My steak tips were good and came with fries that were exceptional! The curious part came towards the end of our time there. We were well-fed, but might have ordered a dessert, since this was a birthday celebration. The bill came and no dessert menu was offered, nor was any little gesture made in honor of the birthday. The person seating us did give happy birthday wishes verbally, but that was it. Most times we and friends have eaten out to celebrate a birthday, some gesture has been made at other restaurants. We enjoy The Bluebird Bar and will return, but my advice to the restaurant is to pay some kind of tangible attention to someone celebrating a birthday with you.
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    The Bluebird BarPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• West Newton
    4.5
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