Restaurants in Brookline

“What an amazing place. In these times when we are still not comfortable dining indoors this place rocks. The chef behind these dishes knows a thing or two about bringing beer garden food to a totally new level. Thank you chef and staff in front of the house.”

“Perfection! I can't say enough about the magic-potion cocktails, flavorful dishes, cool vibe, fun staff and locals 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“The most delicious and authentic food around!!”

“delicious flavor and texture. very nice staff”

“Thanks to google maps, this sparked our curiosity. Highly recommend. Wonderful selection of fresh made breads and pastry eats. We ordered quite a bit since we wanted to try as much as we can. Our stay was short but we'll be here again if we're in Boston.”

“Finally posting a review after many visits, including for private events. It's a magical space where every detail is thoughtfully curated. The owners are experimenting and pushing boundaries to create something special and different. The cocktails are off-the-charts, and the bites - when offered - have always been phenomenal!”

“Decided to go out for dinner with a few friends and it was delicious. I liked the citrus dressing on the avocado salad. The filet mignon was tender and flavorful. For dessert, green tea ice cream is a must!”

“First visit today, although we live somewhat in the neighborhood and I am already kicking myself for not having got here sooner. Red tabbouleh spicing was very punchy and vivid. Allspice in the stuffed grape leaves make them worth coming back for, not something I think I've ever said about stuffed grape leaves before. Most unforgettable was the red lentil soup with its soft rich velvety texture over two or three layers of different delicious flavors. Great first impression, can't wait to go back, solid A leaning toward A+.”

“Unique, delicious pastry. Best croissants and sourdough bread. Nice people. Can sit inside or outside.”

“Cute place and yummy baked goods as well as sandwiches and salads for lunch!”

“Wonderful food and amazing service. We highly recommend the Washington Square Tavern. The best in the neighborhood!”

“Sydney gave my wife and myself the best time of our lives, man. She is the definition of a great waitress. This was our first time here, and I will definitely be back just because of her.

Plus, now we know they have all you can eat on Mondays, plus this have all you can eat brunch. $29 is not a bad idea at all.”

“Friendly service and amazing food! My daughter had the grilled organic chicken sandwich and I had the mixed greens and arugula salad-- both were delicious. Our server was knowledgeable, and several other servers double checked on us and greeted us as they walked by. We will definitely be back.”

“Delicious ramen, fast efficient service.”

“Bangers and mash were fabulous at this, new to me, lovely, Irish pub!”

“I loved the whole expeience, the welcome tea, the food, how thoughtful they are with all the little details. Food was good but I think it should be 1 nodge less spicy. I would come back for sure. And the coffee they offered us at the door was so cute 😍”

“Chiharu House Roll! Almost too pretty to eat. Almost.”

“Great food and great service”

“Food was awesome! Service was great too!”

“i love their food and so is family i highly recommend them”

“Absolutely love this place. The broths are so flavorful and the choices for meat and veggies are great. They are always so kind and tolerant of my two year old who can be very roudy at times.”

“Good Food and Good Vibe more bigger with bar and 10 minutes away from my job in Brighton 😋👍”

“Great pizza an salad plus awesome non alcoholic drinks !”

“Excellent food and cocktails! Service was wonderful. The bartender, Bernie, is wonderful! She makes the best Old Fashion I have ever had. It’s a small neighborhood “hole in the wall” vibe. Definitely worth trying.”

“Great food and great service”

“Enjoyed a delicious brunch here today - they also serve their regular menu all day. Staff was friendly, beautiful space.”

“It was our first time here. Sushi was great. Staff was also very pleasant. The restaurant itself was a very nice environment nice seating and lighting. The presentation of the sushi was amazing! It came in a beautifully designed boat steaming with dried ice and beautiful decorations! They had a pretty decent size menu. Absolutely going back.”

“Delicious, fresh original pizza! Enjoyed every bite!”

“I got a Caesar wrap with crispy chicken and it was sooooooo delicious!! One of the best Caesar wraps I’ve ever had!!! Whoever made it deserves a big fat kiss! I will definitely be getting it again”

“My only gripe is that the food took a while to come out. Had 30 mins for lunch the person at the register said 15, took 25. Im not fired and the food was good 🤷🏽‍♂️ highly recommend if you have time.”

“Best shrimp and pork dumplings. Xiao Long Bao were hot & filled perfectly. Huge meat inside good wrappers. Also the duck pancake/dumplings were excellent. (I forgot to take a picture of these)”

“The service & the food were absolutely off the hook, I saw a food review done previously by "Sal" and had to come in w/ my friend Arlene to check it out. We were greeted immediately upon entering and the food experience began.”

“It was amazing! So many games to choose from and the food is fantastic! The atmosphere is wonderful as well😊”

“Amazing food and good service. I will go back.”

“Wow, we are impressed. You all are fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable all home cooked super fresh Indian food. It was absolutely wonderful. They helped with all of our choices and we got to speak to them about their culture and where they were from absolutely wonderful. We will be eating there again. The place is very clean. Everyone is super super friendly I can’t say enough good things my husband and I are foodies. This is definitely a 10 out of 10.”

“My 1st experience was great/ friendly and delicious! I’ll be back.”

“Sandwich’s was so delicious 😋”

“Lots of attention given to drink preparation. Downside is longer what time for service.
Chocolate eclair was ok. Chocolate caramel cake was good without blowing it out of the park.

Dietary restrictions: Some gf options such as basque cheese cake

Wheelchair accessibility: Step to access store front”

“stopped by when in town for work. Spice levels were just right, service was fine, and food was great. I can't wait to visit again!”

“This is my very favorite place to eat in Boston healthy and good”

“I love this place so much. I live in PA, have a husband and children, and still contemplate leaving them for the day to drive to Bakey and pick up a boatload of baked good. It’s that good. Please please please consider coming to the Lehigh valley!!”

“I ordered the Pho King and it was super delicious!!! The broth was flavorful and seasoned, the beef was tender, and the vegetables and noodles were cooked perfectly. All the flavors came together to make a superb bowl of comfort. A shout out to the server, CHUCK, who answered my questions and provided thoughtful recommendations. I'm bringing family and friends next time!!!”

“Ordered food for a home meal because we’ve been having a hard time finding good pita and hummus in Boston and it was amazing! Would highly recommend everything we had (falafel, pita, hummus, tahini sauce, green hot sauce)”

“It's a small location. They are practicing social distancing with mask and take out only. We tried the new mojitos drinks which was mixed berry, mango Orange, and grapefruit citrus. They were all so favorful and sweet. There was pieces of fruit and mint in all of them . They were all carbonated. Service was good and price was reasonable”

“I had the south west bowl . It was very good . You got a lot for the money. I could not eat it all . . A little more spice would have been nice.”

“Don’t be fooled by the somewhat outdated interior and hole in the wall feel. The focus here is on the food!

Good quality fish, creative rolls, and efficient service. The price-to-value ratio can’t be beat. Tastes that much better with the reasonable prices. Note that you can tell the fish is not top-notch quality, but it hits all the right notes for an everyday sushi craving. Some rolls are more outstanding than others. My favorite so far was one that incorporated crunchy tempura bits into the minced tuna topping (forgot the name!).

We loved our recent visits so much that we’re getting platters from here for a holiday party. I’m pretty sure they’re going to be a hit.”

“Absolutely the best ice cream I’ve ever had. I am not generally a big ice cream eater, but I have found myself having a bowl of the chocolate cherry brownie ice cream while its snowing outside!”

“Wow! Went in on a whim and was absolutely blown away by how good the pie here was! All their treats look great, but I personally loved the peach blueberry pie, something I never tried before and was absolutely perfect!

You won’t regret coming into this small neighborhood shop for anything, don’t miss out!”

“It was our first time dining here. All were reasonably pleased with what the ordered. I ordered a lamb dish to be cooked medium. It came well done. The place appeared to do quite a bit of take out business.”

“The shoyu 1910 was delicious. Broth just right, pork belly tender and juicy, and the noodles tasted fresh.”

“Came for lunch, we were instantly sat and greeted with water. Our server was prompt and very kind. We got Crab Rangoons and Country Padtie and both came out hot and full of flavor. The prices were inexpensive for the quality of food and service we received. Definitely check it out for lunch!”

“Seriously the best crispy tofu I’ve had ever! Every time I go to another restaurant and ask for crispy tofu, I always think of this restaurant and no other tofu even comes close! Order the tofu, it’s delicious!”

“If you’re hungry and not sure where to go near Coolidge Corner, Soup Shack is the spot. They’ve got everything from steaming ramen and rich pho to hearty rice bowls. If soup’s not your thing, the chicken katsu curry rice bowl is a must-try.

Service is always friendly, portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. Plus, they’ve got a Cambridge location too.”

“This restaurant is run by a very sweet husband and wife duo. I was the only customer there around 9:30pm on a Tuesday night so it was just the 3 of us! This wasn’t the best sushi I ever had, but it was good and I did enjoy the intimate, quiet setting, also I appreciated their great service so I’d love to return some day and try more from their menu. I’d probably go for the beef bento box next time.”

“I stopped by this place on a Sunday afternoon. It was the first warm day in a while so we were the only patrons in the restaurant.
For a tiny place, it sure packs a punch. The sushi and rolls we ordered were so wonderful. The fish was so fresh and delicious. Service was kind and friendly. If you are in the neighborhood, definitely stop in.”

“Quick, easy, so yummy. Grew up in central Jersey and I’ve been looking for YEARS for a place that lives up to Tastee Subs on rt 27 and this is for sure the only place I’ve found that does”

“Been thinking about Cheryl Ann's for ages -can't wait for them to reopen! Simply the best”

“I got take out poke bowls and they were both really delicilious. I got my partner the ahi tuna bowl on salad. He said it was really tasty, but the salad was just big chunks of lettuce and not cut up quite right. That was the only negative remark. I got a build your own bowl with tofu and shrimp tempura with corn, seaweed salad, avocado, and edamame with spicy mayo. It was SO GOOD! The person behind the counter was so nice. I will absolutely be back often.
The inside might not look super fancy and what not, but it's worth the try.”

“yummy breakfast potatoes with perfect seasoning. delicious. you will leave full, happy and ready for a nap. blt sandwich was a masterpiece”

“Stopped in to order pho for take out and had my order placed and ready within six minutes. Staff were very nice. Pho was excellent and carefully organized in take out containers for easy assembly at home. Absolutely recommend.”

“Absolutely fantastic, ,super fresh and yummy,”

“Cafe fixe not only serves some of the best coffee (I’ve lived in London, Paris, California, Berlin and this rates amongst the best coffee I’ve had) but they have also put their money where their mouth is and only do take out coffee in reusable cups on Tuesdays in a box to the damage our society is doing to the earth.”

“Great food, great prices, great service and bottomless great coffee at this diner-style cafe. You won’t find many of these around any more and this one is a treasure!”

“Fabulous location and delicious food. What is not to love?”

“Best burrito in boston area BY FAR!! Went here daily for a stretch of time and still go out of my way to hit it up when I am in town.

Go support!”

“Some of the best bagels in Boston. Customer service is great. They forgot to include the cream cheese we ordered for pick up so when I drove back to get it, they were kind in offering a refund of the cream cheese due to the inconvenience and messing up the initial order.”

“incredible pizza and atmosphere”

“Coleen will immediately make you feel part of her community. We popped in for brunch on a recommendation and we're so happy we did. Small town community feel in the heart of Brookline. Excellent food, fair pricing, owner operated; and you can see she's well loved in the community. I will always come back here if I'm in the area looking for a bite to eat and a break.”

“Best chop burger great place”

“Went here on Sourdough Wednesday. The bread was fresh and you could tell made with quality ingredients. Surprised but happy about the three dollar price tag. I highly recommend this spot. So many other breads to choose from. The young lady who runs the store I believe Jada was very knowledgeable and patient with me being I had a lot of questions lol. Would definitely recommend this place wish I was able to leave the young lady a tip on my card well deserved especially after I got home and tried the bread. She didn’t disappoint explaining the quality! Will be back!”

“Nice! This pizza is so taste! I love the sauces and the cheeses! Crunchy crust to please the folks, I can taste touch hear feel see the cheeses! When BOLOCO is not on your taste pallet for the day, you go here”

“Amazing food. The place to go if you want to find mouth watering tastie food.”

“This was my first time at a bubble tea place in probably 10 years. There are a LOT more options now and the employee was so kind and patient, answering all of my questions and explaining the options. She even recommended using the computerized ordering system if I wanted to see photos. The Shared Tea lets you customize everything down to how much ice you want and how sweet you want your drink (great accommodation for those on special diets.) My lychee tea came with chunks of crushed lychee in it and was really delicious.

Dietary restrictions: The Shared Tea lets you customize how sweet you want your drink, from 0% to 125% sweetness. This is a great option for those on reduced sugar diets!”

“I had a great meal at BE Pasta today for lunch, Chef Fernando was very helpful and friendly and the caprese salad with chicken cutlet that he made me was delicious. It's always nice to find a casual place with great service. Thank you Fernando!”

“This place is adorable and so cozy! I managed to snag a seat indoors after a bit of waiting and would love to spend a good rainy WFH day here. There are very limited seats so plan accordingly if you’re hoping to stay. I was a bit disappointed by my drink - their specialty lemonade ran around $7 and was not memorable. But, I was able to get work done and enjoyed the playlist and company.”

“Great food, great prices, great service and bottomless great coffee at this diner-style cafe. You won’t find many of these around any more and this one is a treasure!”

“incredible pizza and atmosphere”

“We love this restaurant. The wine list and the menu are sublime. The service friendly and pleasant. We”

“I know this place since 1995 , when I was landed in Boston, my friend introduce this place. Very nice experience and iconic those days when Indian grocery was hard to find around Boston area. I remember the owner Mangala and her husband, very nice people and call you in case any missing items coming from vendor. It is become weekend ritual to visit Madras masala those days in heart of the city. We moved out to suburb and to out of Massachusetts but still visit when we get in Boston the owners remember me. No internet those days this is the place to get information about indian activities and cultural program informations etc. memorable place for us.”

“Absolutely the best ice cream I’ve ever had. I am not generally a big ice cream eater, but I have found myself having a bowl of the chocolate cherry brownie ice cream while its snowing outside!”

“I had a great meal at BE Pasta today for lunch, Chef Fernando was very helpful and friendly and the caprese salad with chicken cutlet that he made me was delicious. It's always nice to find a casual place with great service. Thank you Fernando!”

“stopped by when in town for work. Spice levels were just right, service was fine, and food was great. I can't wait to visit again!”

“Food was delicious, around 15 min of a wait upon arrival. Had a little bit of a mishap when trying to order, you have to press a button for the waiter to come, which is troubling when the technology doesn’t work. When the food came, it was decent, although it was a little overpriced. We got the yingyang bowls but I would recommend getting the pork tonkatsu ramen instead. Overall, good ??”

“great sushi and udon. adorable place”

“i love their food and so is family i highly recommend them”

“Delicious ramen, fast efficient service.”

“delicious flavor and texture. very nice staff”

“The best place 🥰 Love ❤️ ❤️”

“Unique, delicious pastry. Best croissants and sourdough bread. Nice people. Can sit inside or outside.”

“Great please save service”

“Excellent staff, cold beer and stiff drinks but don’t do shots with the 22 year olds at the bar! Fun times at this place!”

“Thanks to google maps, this sparked our curiosity. Highly recommend. Wonderful selection of fresh made breads and pastry eats. We ordered quite a bit since we wanted to try as much as we can. Our stay was short but we'll be here again if we're in Boston.”

“Great crepes !! I got the great expectations and Nutella crepe for both sweet and savory”

“I love this place so much. I live in PA, have a husband and children, and still contemplate leaving them for the day to drive to Bakey and pick up a boatload of baked good. It’s that good. Please please please consider coming to the Lehigh valley!!”

“Amazing food and good service. I will go back.”

“Had an amazing lunch here and we ordered chicken drunken noodles, veg drunken noodles with tofu, pad thai, spring rolls, and mango sticky rice — everything was flavorful, fresh, and generously portioned. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the veggies crisp, and the mango sticky rice was a sweet finish. Always consistent and satisfying. Highly recommend!”