Best Restaurants for People Watching in Winchester

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1. Tavern in the Square - Burlington

4.6

Exceptional(1751)

Price: Moderate

• American • Burlington

Booked 55 times today

Grab your co-workers, friends, family and go! Burlington, MA is quickly becoming a bustling business hub and Tavern in the Square Burlington is the perfect lunch, brunch or happy hour spot to kick it with co-workers or catch the game with friends. Our menu caters to every appetite big or small. Whether you are looking to sink your teeth into our delicious burgers, unwind with an after work cocktail, or try something healthy like our Gluten Free options, Tavern in the Square has something to satisfy everyone. Located across the parking lot of Burlington Mall, Tavern in the Square is the perfect spot to relax after a day of shopping with one of our 50 ice cold draft beers in the bar or while people watching on our patio.Follow us on Instagram: @taverninthesquare & Twitter: @TavernintheSq

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2. Nirvana: The Taste of India

5.0

Exceptional(180)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • West Cambridge

Booked 6 times today

Nirvana, an epicurean Indian restaurant in Cambridge presents traditional Indian cuisine with a contemporary flair. We boast a lunch buffet, outdoor seating during the warmer months and a full-service bar with craft cocktails that flatter our flavor rich dishes. Our head chef Paramjit Singh hails from Punjab, India where the tandoor method of cooking originated. He brings over 20 years of experience to our kitchen and combines traditional cooking methods with novel ingredients to create innovative meals for our guests. As an 80-seat restaurant on historic Massachusetts Avenue, Nirvana endeavors to promote a transcendent experience through food, drink and great company.

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3. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1476)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Boston

Booked 48 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.

4. Beehive

4.5

Awesome(7147)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 76 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.

5. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4865)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 84 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.

6. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(90)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 59 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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7. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2148)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 86 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.

8. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2600)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 38 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!

9. Joe’s On Newbury

4.7

Exceptional(3035)

Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 70 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.

10. 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.

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Kat
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This space has such a great vibe! Will definitely need to come back for dinner!
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.5
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chrisT
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Timely, David our server was attentive but did not rush us . Breakfast food very good
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Tavern in the Square - BurlingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Burlington
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4.6
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Stefanie
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is the best Indian restaurant in Cambridge and I don’t say that lightly! It has been there for 7 years and has been consistently wonderful! I go there as often as I can!
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Nirvana: The Taste of IndiaPrice: Moderate• Indian• West Cambridge
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sHARA
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great meal. 3 of us ordered 5 dishes,which might have been 1 too many for our group (1 larger eater; two smaller eaters) Typically it can be noisy but they say us at a banquette in corner across from the bar, so the noise level (6pm res) was quite tolerable
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.6
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Lisa
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
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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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavern in the Square - Burlington

2. Nirvana: The Taste of India

3. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

4. Beehive

5. Alden and Harlow

6. Contessa - Boston

7. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

8. Branch Line

9. Joe’s On Newbury

10. Eva

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