Best Fun Restaurants in West Newton

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1. Ninebark

4.2

Awesome(86)

Price: Moderate

• American • Newton

Booked 18 times today

Ninebark is a full-service restaurant featuring New American cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Our menu includes craft beers, wines, and cocktails, made with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.

2. The Bluebird Bar

4.5

Awesome(117)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Newton

Booked 11 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!

3. MIDA - Newton

4.7

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newton

Booked 52 times today

MIDA is an inspired neighborhood Italian restaurant by award winning Chef, Douglass Williams. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We are all about supremely delicious food and warm hospitality.Dinner is served Monday - Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PMLunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMBrunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM -4:00 PM.Reservations for indoor dining can be made in advance online. Patio reservations are now available for booking online or over the phone. Walk-ins are always welcome. Parties larger than six should call the restaurant directly to book a table.

4. Bar Vlaha

4.9

Exceptional(778)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 117 times today

This is Greece. Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.

5. Buttonwood

4.7

Exceptional(966)

Price: Expensive

• American • Newton

Booked 13 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 .

6. Sycamore

4.9

Exceptional(2756)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newton

Booked 25 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.

7. Dryft - Wellesley

4.5

Awesome(171)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wellesley

Booked 64 times today

Discover a new standard of casual sophistication at Dryft Wellesley, where we reimagine beloved Italian classics with a modern twist and feature the freshest seafood selections. Located in the heart of Linden Square, our restaurant seamlessly blends the warmth of traditional Italian hospitality with a contemporary ambiance, promising a dining experience that is both relaxed and refined.

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8. Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard

4.4

Awesome(949)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Watertown

Booked 47 times today

Drawing on the South’s trademark charm, the restaurant offers a vibrant, cozy atmosphere with an innovative American menu featuring Southern-influences. Santos channels his love of New Orleans and all things Southern to transport guests to the Bayou by way of Buttermilk & Bourbon.Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Doordash. There are 3 options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors) and Patio (Outdoor). All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be cancelled. *We allot 1 hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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9. Bar' Cino Watertown

4.7

Exceptional(438)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Watertown

Booked 40 times today

Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal spot nestled in the heart of Watertown Square with a lively bar and a menu that highlights the green & white of the Italian flag more than the red.A great crowd fills the space nightly - from neighbors, after work folks, and local professionals. Open nightly, plus lunch on weekends.

10. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2601)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 54 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!

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Jillian
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food and good cocktails. Oyster happy hour is the best!
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The Bluebird BarPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• West Newton
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4.5
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Michael
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good vibe for adults. Would not bring children.
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MIDA - NewtonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newton
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4.7
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Richard
Caribbean •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great friendly service from our waitress, lovely food - will be back again
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NinebarkPrice: Moderate• American• Newton
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4.2
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Martha
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent way to usher in 1/1/25! Fabulous service! Delicious food! Wonder filled beverages! A fantastic and delightful meal!
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Bar VlahaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Brookline
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4.9
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Andrea
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Always enjoy our meals here - the food is consistently very good. The pork chop was divine. Our server last evening was very good, pleasant and friendly.
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ButtonwoodPrice: Expensive• American• Newton
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4.7

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429 restaurants available nearby

1. Ninebark

2. The Bluebird Bar

3. MIDA - Newton

4. Bar Vlaha

5. Buttonwood

6. Sycamore

7. Dryft - Wellesley

8. Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard

9. Bar' Cino Watertown

10. Branch Line

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