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Merai
Price: Very Expensive•Thai•4.8(97)A creative Thai restaurant and bar for adventurous diners.
Merai, a destination for re-imagined global cuisine with Thai-inspired flavors and Asian cocktails,Mahaniyom
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.8(147)MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experience
to our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made from
scratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere that
reminisces 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.
Bar 'Cino Brookline
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,438)Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot on Beacon Street in Brookline - directly across from the Saint Mary's T Stop. Open nightly for dinner and cocktails.Otto- Brookline
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(124)OTTO's first full-service location in MA, conveniently located in the heart of Coolidge Corner - across the street from the Coolidge Corner Theatre, and a block from the Brookline Booksmith. Enjoy full-service dining or have a slice at the bar, featuring 14 taps of your favorite regional craft beer. Reservations accepted.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.6(1,103)Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.
Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!
Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!La Voile Brookline
Price: Moderate•Contemporary French•4.3(1,215)La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007. Now, a second location is opened on Washington Square
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- AAnitaVIPGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLively atmosphere with attentive service and excellent food. A real local favorite!More infoBar VlahaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Brookline•4.8
- JjudithGreater Boston •21 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoServer was very good about accommodating a small child. The noise level is hard to take.More infoOtto- BrooklinePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Brookline•4.8
- RRonniePhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFood was so . Service was excellent . Value was what you’d expect. Will go againMore infoTerra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay•4.5
- CClaireVIPGreater Boston •12 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 14, 2025my favorite neighborhood restaurant....servers are warm, friendly, reliable...I am so lucky it right around the corner from me.More infoPrairie FirePrice: Moderate• American• Brookline•4.8
- LLaurieGreater Boston •7 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 4, 2025Food and presentation terrific. Way understaffed. Our meals took over an hour to be served. Courteous staff needs some more training and more help.More infoPetalPrice: Expensive• International• Brookline•3.7
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Discover Brookline
Visitors and longtime residents of the Brookline neighborhood in Boston will find numerous restaurants that take their ingredients from the cold waters of Cape Cod and the Atlantic Ocean. New England clam chowder, steamed lobster, fried shellfish, and fish-and-chips made with local cod are prevalent on many menus. Raw oyster bars are among the more popular hangouts, and upscale establishments take contemporary New England staples and add a modern twist. The Brookline area is not without its historic ambiance, and the elegant decor and atmosphere of eateries provide a sophisticated feel while you experience the locale's innovative cuisine. Dining in Brookline does not have to be limited to seafood and chowder as there are many Italian restaurants, Japanese noodle houses, South American grills and Mexican eating establishments.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Brookline include Bar Vlaha, FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine and Mahaniyom
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Brookline are Bar Vlaha, Mahaniyom and FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine
Bottomless brunch in Brookline is available at Bar Vlaha, Garrison House and Prairie Fire
The most romantic restaurant in Brookline is Taberna de Haro
Restaurants in Brookline with a great view include Prairie Fire, Garrison House and Bar Vlaha
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