11 Best Bars in Brookline

“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!“

“I’m giving Merai, a full 5 stars. The service here is excellent — attentive, friendly, and professional, making the dining experience very enjoyable. The cocktails are well-crafted, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. For those seeking vegetarian options, the menu offers delicious choices that are thoughtfully prepared. Overall, Merai combines great food, drinks, and service, making it a standout spot in Brookline. Highly recommended!“

“Great please save service“

“Miraku Boston is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Japanese flavors. I’ve been here a few times and it never disappoints. The Yaki Shoyu Ramen has a rich, savory broth infused with umami-packed Rishiri Kombu and perfectly reduced soy sauce. It truly matches what you would eat in Japan. The Shio Ramen is light and refreshing with tender noodles and traditional toppings that make every bite comforting. The Miraku Katsu Curry is crispy, hearty, and full of flavor, served over rice with their signature curry broth. The Strawberry Cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and the perfect sweet finish. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and there is convenient parking, making it easy to enjoy a meal here. Every visit feels authentic, delicious, and completely satisfying.“

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

“Had one of the greatest birthday dinners here! We had a large group for Mucho Monday, and it did not disappoint. They accommodated my allergy to alliums, and they even made a special watermelon margarita (off-menu) just fie us! 10/10 would highly recommend.“

“Amazing 10/10 recommend. $28/person AYCE for lunch Mon-Sun 11:30-4:30pm. The soup bases and options are delicious and I was FULL by the end. Excellent service and great sauce. This is gonna be my new go-to hot pot, can’t beat the price and location and quality.“

“Had excellent food and service for a late lunch on Saturday. Staff were friendly and the environment was welcoming“

“Lan Feast is a great new addition to the Brookline neighborhood. The food is quite authentic, from the beef noodles, cooked dishes and even down to the desserts.

The beef noodle soup had a good rich flavor. I would have preferred the noodles to be more chewy rather than soft but it was still tasty. The braised beef was very dry however. I hope they can improve on that in the future. The scallion pancakes had good scallion flavor but were undercooked. The eggplant with strignbeans dish was very tasty and well cooked. I was quite surprised by their red bean and dates soup dessert. It was not too sweet, had great soft red beans and sweet dates that rounded out that soup nicely. I would definitely order that again.

Service was friendly and efficient, although a bit slow on the Tuesday night that we were there. They seemed very short staffed that night and the restaurant was full of patrons.

We look forward to coming back to sample a lot more.“

“My 60th high school reunion was held recently at The Punchbowl. The food, waitstaff and atmosphere was wonderful. Our guests had a great time. We took over the entire lovely restaurant with plenty of space for people to mingle and catch up after so many years. Jen Ziskin, the owner, was very accommodating to our needs! Highly recommend this restaurant and venue.“