Best Restaurants for People Watching in Chestnut Hill

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2576)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 27 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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2. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(9149)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Back Bay

Booked 97 times today

Abe & Louie’s, located in Boston’s Back Bay, is the epitome of a classic steakhouse. The iconic establishment sets the standard for elegant dining with superior service, charm, and appeal in a timeless sophisticated atmosphere. Abe & Louie’s, known for premium steaks, serves classic dishes, fresh seafood, shareable sides, and an award-winning wine list. Abe & Louie’s offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

3. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4851)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 49 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.

4. La Voile

4.7

Exceptional(5464)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 62 times today

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.

5. Eva

4.4

Awesome(433)

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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6. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

4.3

Awesome(257)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 24 times today

Blue Ribbon Brasserie is built on the vision that originated over 30 years ago in New York City's SoHo at the legendary original Blue Ribbon, well known as the restaurant "where chefs go to eat." Blue Ribbon is also famously ready to serve here in Boston!The space is highlighted by a 70-foot white Carrera marble bar, an oyster bar, and a 16-seat private dining room. The soaring interior has been designed as a collection of intimate dining spaces featuring cozy leather banquettes, shaded table lamps and bistro tables, and a light-filled solarium with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out into the neighborhood and beckon inside the Boston community and visitors alike.

7. Little Whale

4.7

Exceptional(753)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 8 times today

Little Whale Oyster Bar is a Classic New England Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar from Chef Michael Serpa on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. An ode to the seaside clamshacks are raw bars of the New England coast, Little Whale is a casual neighborhood spot focusing on local products and seafood friendly wines.

8. Joe’s On Newbury

4.6

Exceptional(3000)

Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 62 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.

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9. Russell House Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(2796)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 38 times today

A New American Tavern, Russell House Tavern is a comfortable gathering spot for every occasion-from casual lunch breaks on the patio to after-work cocktails in the upstairs tavern to functions in the private dining room and everything in between. Russell House Tavern delivers a seasonally-inspired menu of modern interpretations of American classics, including signatures like the R. House Burger, a selection of Tavern Pizzas and Steak Frites among other dishes. To complement the menu, Russell House Tavern serves an interesting collection of all-American wines, including two regional wines on tap, and a locally-driven craft beer selection. The cocktail menu strikes a balance between familiar classics and modern hand-crafted recipes using only fresh juices, homemade syrups and infusions.

10. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(556)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 15 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

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Mayasa
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food they have is amazing, I do wish they would have more non-alcohol drinks!
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EvaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Back Bay
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4.4
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Hollyvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waiter( bartender ) Robbie is always fantastic. Makes excellent drinks. They did not have some thing I wanted. He suggested something different and it was delicious. Food is always amazing. Never feel rushed his personality makes you feel very welcome !
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Abe & Louie’s - BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Back Bay
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4.8
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Lawrence
Greater Boston •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
What a wonderful way to start a Sunday. The food that was ordered was excellent, well cooked, looking good on the plate, and delicious. A lovely combination of items on the main course that we ordered, that was not big but had wonderful component parts. The service was excellent. There were many other intriguing items the menu as well. Who could ask for anything more.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.6
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Gregoryvip
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
As usual the food and service were excellent. Accompanied by some great wine from their extensive wine list.
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La VoilePrice: Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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Sydneyvip
Greater Boston •155 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Hadn't been to Branch Line since before the pandemic but it was as good as I remembered it had been. Good service, tasty food, nice sized portions, energetic crowd...what else can I say? We'll be back next time we're in the neighborhood and will actually order less food since the portions of salads and sides are quite large.
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.7

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Branch Line

2. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

3. Alden and Harlow

4. La Voile

5. Eva

6. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

7. Little Whale

8. Joe’s On Newbury

9. Russell House Tavern

10. SOURCE Restaurant

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