Best Family Style Restaurants in Brighton

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1. Bar Vlaha

4.8

Exceptional(765)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 93 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.

2. Mahaniyom

4.7

Exceptional(89)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 28 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

3. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 42 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. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5

Awesome(3442)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 100 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

5. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4861)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 98 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. Mooo BEACON HILL

4.8

Exceptional(4690)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Beacon Hill

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to Mooo Beacon Hill, a modern steakhouse that blends sophistication with a relaxed atmosphere, all set in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill. Our warm and inviting décor provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience, while our full bar and award-winning wine list add to the overall ambiance. Open seven days a week, we recommend making a reservation to secure your table for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up with the latest news and events.

7. Bar Mezzana

4.7

Exceptional(1412)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 38 times today

Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

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8. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(357)

Price: Expensive

• American • Charlestown

Booked 81 times today

Located in the heart of Charlestown, Boston, just steps away from the Bunker Hill Monument and the Freedom Trail, Waverly Charlestown is a neighborhood restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Join us for a legendary brunch, dinner, and cocktails in our cozy dining room, or grab coffee and lunch on the go. Breakfast and brunch fans, this is for you! You don't want to miss our signature banana bread, housemade corned beef hash, and refreshing and creative cocktails! Come and enjoy a cozy dinner by the fireplace or watch the chef's at work at our kitchen counter. Walk-ins are always accepted at our intimate bar. We're looking forward to seeing you!

9. Tresca

4.8

Exceptional(4166)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 41 times today

In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.

10. Waypoint

4.3

Awesome(2032)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 27 times today

Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

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RichardVIP
Greater Boston •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
For anyone who has visited Thailand this is what you wished all American Thai restaurants strived to achieve, much less accomplish
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MahaniyomPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brookline
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4.7
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Megan
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great time at buttermilk and bourbon! The chicken wings were a little dry
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Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Southern• Back Bay
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4.5
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Bianka
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is always amazing every time we come here. Service is great too. Can’t say enough good things. If you’re looking for an authentic Greek experience and incredible food, come to this place!
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Bar VlahaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Brookline
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4.8
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belindaVIP
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A very special Christmas Day dining experience - would love to to it again next year at Thanksgiving!
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Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.7
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RebeccaVIP
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was fantastic, the service could have been a bit better in terms of removing empty plates and bringing new drinks. I will say they were very helpful and even recommended a great wine. Food was excellent.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.6

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Vlaha

2. Mahaniyom

3. Contessa - Boston

4. Buttermilk & Bourbon

5. Alden and Harlow

6. Mooo BEACON HILL

7. Bar Mezzana

8. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

9. Tresca

10. Waypoint

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