Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Westwood

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodJapaneseSpanishPizzeria

Regions

BostonBoston Metro South

Neighborhoods

Back BayBraintreeBrooklineChestnut HillDorchesterJamaica Plain

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine winesGreat for happy hour

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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A photo of Not Your Average Joe's Westwood restaurant

1. Not Your Average Joe's Westwood

4.5

Awesome(2183)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westwood

Booked 20 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials. Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.Not Your Average Joe’s Westwood is located in University Station, Westwood's best new center for entertainment and dining.

A photo of Bar 'Cino - Westwood restaurant

2. Bar 'Cino - Westwood

4.7

Exceptional(133)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Westwood

Booked 47 times today

'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot with a lively bar and a menu that highlights the green & white of the Italian flag more than the red. Swing in anytime, or also grab take-out with easy online ordering when the mood suits you.

3. Zuma Boston

4.7

Exceptional(72)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Back Bay

Booked 13 times today

Zuma Boston is a vibrant, contemporary Japanese izakaya located in the heart of the city, blending traditional Japanese dining with a modern twist. The restaurant boasts a stylish interior featuring warm wood accents, elegant lighting, and an inviting atmosphere that encourages social dining. Guests can indulge in a diverse menu that includes expertly crafted sushi, grilled robata dishes, and delectable small plates, all made using the finest seasonal ingredients. The open kitchen adds to the vibrant dining experience, allowing patrons to witness the culinary artistry firsthand.Positioned near popular attractions, Zuma Boston is conveniently located just a short stroll from the historic Boston Common, The bustling Theater District and the renowned Boston Public Garden, offering guests the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of the city before or after their meal. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Zuma Boston promises a memorable culinary experience in a dynamic urban setting.

4. Molinari's

4.9

Exceptional(514)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dorchester

Booked 26 times today

“I wanted to do a place with good Italian comfort food. The simplicity of it, the freshness of it, the quality of ingredients that you get to work with.” They specialize in that quintessential Italian comfort food – pizza. “I think it’s great that the city of Boston is turning around and starting to become known for pizza like the other big cities in the country,” he said. “It is such a simple food but it all comes down to the quality of ingredients.” It’s all done out of an open kitchen where the star of the show is Molinari’s wood burning oven.

A photo of Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill restaurant

5. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.5

Awesome(5312)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Chestnut Hill

Booked 90 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.

6. Taberna de Haro

4.7

Exceptional(1567)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Brookline

Booked 16 times today

Taberna de Haro is a neighborhood restaurant that serves the authentic cuisine of Spain, including tapas, entrees, sherry, and over 150 Spanish wines. The hospitality is warm and the food has integrity! Whether you choose a leisurely dinner with our famous Arroz Negro or a quick dish of Gambas al Ajillo at our bar, your senses will be gratified. Our open kitchen sends out seductive aromas of roasted Featherbrook Farm chicken, grilled fish, sautéed artichokes and griddled mushrooms - you will be transported to Spain! The Iberian ham is cut to order, the black paella is sultry, the eggs are free-range, the Patatas Bravas are hand cut, the octopus is perfectly cooked, and the anchovies are plump, and the exquisite, imported olive oil is downright drinkable. The wine list offers Spain"s most intriguing wines, and has won awards from The Wine Spectator, The World of Fine Wines, and The Wine Enthusiast as well as local awards.

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7. Ten Tables Jamaica Plain

4.1

Excellent(2074)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Jamaica Plain

Booked 8 times today

At Ten Tables JP, our modest size and open kitchen create an opportunity for you to enjoyably be part of the experience. Our newly expanded space, which created a stylish but laid-back bar, is warmly appointed with reclaimed wood and exposed brick, giving us a decidedly European feel. Whether you just stop in for a drink and light bite at a high-top in the bar, or stay for a full meal at one of our dining room tables, you will come to enjoy a sophisticated and stylish space that all at once feels as familiar and comfortable as home.**

A photo of Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road restaurant

8. Legal Sea Foods - Braintree – Forbes Road

4.6

Exceptional(3164)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Braintree

Booked 43 times today

Our Braintree location features a large bar, open kitchen, private event space, and a spacious patio. Conveniently located off Route 93 in South Shore Place, it's perfect for a meal after shopping at South Shore Plaza or a stay at the nearby Hyatt Place hotel. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

9. Punch Bowl

4.1

Excellent(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Brookline

Booked 1 time today

From renowned restaurateurs, Jen and Josh Ziskin, Punch Bowl is inspired by the historic 18th century tavern that Brookline was once famous for. The Ziskins have rekindled the spirit of the Punch Bowl and have recreated a communal gathering place in the heart of the village. Chef Josh Ziskin prepares cuisine that features his contemporary take on traditional New England fare and focuses on a variety of local farms and seafood. Punch Bowl has a slew of signature cocktails influenced by Brookline’s unique history and vibrant location. Enjoy Jen’s all female wine list inspired by the female Inn Keepers of the late 1700’s. Guests feel immersed in the city while seated in the light-filled dining room featuring floor to ceiling windows, an open kitchen and a state-of-the-art bar. For guests who would prefer to dine outdoors, Punch Bowl also offers a large patio area on the ground floor as well as a roof deck terrace with phenomenal views of Brookline and its’ historic Muddy River.

10. West on Centre

4.4

Awesome(766)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Roxbury

West on Centre is an 300 seat restaurant and bar located on Centre Street in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood. West features a main dining room with open kitchen, classic mahogany bar, and relaxing lounge area with fireplace. The goal at West is to create a neighborhood meeting place that combines style, friendliness, great food and drinks that makes it the perfect night out with friends, neighbors, or just the two of you. Featuring a private dining area, chef's table, and open fireplace, West serves up casual American food, creative cocktails, and offers an affordable wine list. West on Centre has a 50 person private event room with patio.

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From verified diners like you

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Steven
Greater Boston •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very tasty meal and enjoyable evening. Wait staff was friendly and helpful.
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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Chestnut Hill
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4.5
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Catriona
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service and delicious food! Can’t wait to go back!
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Molinari'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dorchester
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4.9
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PaulVIP
Greater Boston •142 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service from the team. Another great meal with friends.
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Bar 'Cino - WestwoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• Westwood
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4.7
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April
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was amazing. Hotel is gorgeous but the ambience of Zuma for me didn’t match the quality of the food and other parts of the hotel. Especially for the price.
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Zuma BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Back Bay
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4.7
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JoeVIP
Greater Boston •225 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoy dining at NYA and go there every couple of months. The food is great, I had the baked haddock and my wife had jambalya. The service is also great, Oksana is an excellent server and Brian is a great manager.
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Not Your Average Joe's WestwoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westwood
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4.5

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