50 Best Wine Bars near Watertown

“Great food and great service! I even got gluten free chicken parm and spaghetti which was excellent! They have a wonderful food and drink menu. Our server Jess was was excellent as well. The manager Nick greeted us when we came in and found us a great table by the window. So the bottom line is, this is a great restaurant and I'm so happy we found this little gem! We will be back!“

“Quality ingredients. A sublime attention to detail. Balance in salty, umami and heat. The broccoli Caesar is a must have along with the homemade ricotta. I sat at Chefs counter and got wonderful attention from everyone. Amazing!“

“I love the wine and food but the service provided here has been so special the two times I've gone! My first time the bartenders chatted with us and were hilarious the entire time. The second our server was amazing and educational and patient, as we had limited knowledge of wines. They even ran after me through the street when I left a flower I'd been carrying behind! So sweet. I don't know your name but thank you to the first wine slinger pictured on the website!“

“This is the first review I've ever written (seriously!), and to be honest I'm writing it as I sit here with a friend of mine looking at the website, talking about miscellaneous stuff (like me not having ever written a review), and I was telling her about when my partner and I went to Zuzu's Petals a couple of years ago (my friend will be in Cambridge soon and I was giving her a recommendation).

We love this place! We're not regulars as we only go to Boston occasionally to see my partner's sister and family, but whenever we're in town we try to go at least one night. It's so refreshing to have a space with no phones, at least for a little while, YA KNOW?!? Of course I'm writing this on a screen, so the irony is not lost on me, but a break from screens? I'll take it.

Last time we were there the record player (vinyl, of course!) was playing Bowie, Stones among others - again, refreshing to hear full albums - and I think we had a cheese plate and few glasses of wine and of course dessert. It's always been a nice time for us and we highly recommend! And thus dear reader we reach the conclusion of my post: my friend and I both agree, since I'm sharing this restaurant suggestion with her, why not share it with the world?!?!? (Like I said, it's my first time and this was fun to write...)“

“Never disappoints. Small plates and a few entrees. Extensive wine offerings. Superb service.“

“All you can ask for in a wine bar.“

“Very energetic night at Layla's for Thursday night football! Fun atmosphere but definitely on the louder side so not for everyone. Got buffalo wings to start and burgers for entrees; both were excellent. Good service and yummy drinks also!!“

“A charming French style restaurant. My wife thought that their seasonal Sangria was some of the best she has ever had. I know that my Whiskey Fired Branzino was for sure one of the best dishes I have had in a long time. Did not have room for dessert.“

“nathalie was amazing! staff was so nice, attentive, friendly, and helpful. they offered us great recommendation. food was really good too, albeit limited. I love that they will do half bottles of any of the bottles on the menu, and then you can get a glass if someone else opened a bottle already. it really makes for a lot of options which i appreciated. I had a mediocre experience at haley.henly but this experience made me want to give their sister bar another shot. overall, great experience! highly recommend!“

“Amazing restaurant, I love it. ♥️♥️♥️“

“I walk by this place every day and wonder why no one is in here, I assumed it was bad. We finally stopped by to try it and all I can say is I don't understand why it’s not packed like every other place on W Broadway. The food was so good and what made the experince incredible was the warmth and hospitality from who I can only assume was the owner. She was great, and it felt like I was a friend having a meal at her home. Great wine recommendations and helpful tips on food. We will definitely be coming back!“

“From start to finish it was awesome!!! Food, drinks and service were amazing! Rodi was an amazing hostess, thank you for the awesome experience. Patrick, Annelice and Breana. Ps. Romania 🇷🇴 here we come. 😂“

“Such a cute place and the staff are so knowledgeable. I don’t know much about wine but with a simple conversation about what I like they are always able to help me find something I love that’s also new and exciting.

The food is also delicious. Simple but well balanced and the salads are out of this world. The cod and whatever bean dish they are serving at the time are my other go-tos.“

“Great romantic spot for a casual date. Fun staff great wines, good music, killer ambiance“

“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.“

“Elegant, thoughtful menu and wine pairings. Highly recommend trying the themed menu offerings. Looking forward to my next visit!“

“Very Energetic! Bartender was fantastic“

“Great experience, our waiter Brian gave us Great service and recommendations. The food was AMAZING! Steak melts in your mouth!“

“We loved everything about this restaurant. We had a great table in the window, our server was so knowledgeable and her recommendations were outstanding and the food, the food!! We had a mix of meals, seafood, pasta, special truffle course, and the chocolate cookies. Every single bit was delicious. We will definitely be back - if we can get a coveted table!“

“Last minute decision to go to the Capital Grill for dinner. We had a 5 yr old in our party, everyone on the staff was amazing!! They were accommodating and very welcoming. They brought over “special “ plates for the 5 yr old. The server and food were flawless!“

“Incredible! I dine here all the time.“

“The food was beyond amazing! The vibe of the restaurant was magnificent and the service exceeded our expectations. We were pleasantly and respectfully attended to throughout our dining experience. This restaurant has now made it to our top 10 local restaurants as this was our 3rd consecutive visit. I definitely recommend Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill.“

“A treasure of a restaurant on busy Cambridge St - walk through the door and you’re in a different world. Servers quickly become friends. Great spot for a romantic dinner for two but still a place where a solo diner feels welcome. Wonderful menu with choices for the adventurous and not so adventurous eater. My new favorite spot for lunch or dinner in Boston.“

“First time there the food was great would recommend to anyone who is in Boston.“

“Ambiance and ambiance and beer and beer“

“Just had an okay meal here. Vibes and atmosphere were nice, but the food did not live up and we were disappointed with how long the end of the meal took. They were clearly short staffed, as we saw our server running around trying to help all of her tables and so we do not blame her—she was great! It just shouldn’t take 30 minutes to order dessert after receiving the menu. The meatballs and ham & cheese sandwich were my favorite, but still a 4/5.“

“By far the best, authentic Italian food in the North End. We have dined at several restaurants but the service, ambience and food is the best! They make their own pasta and sauces daily. I cannot recommend Casarecce enough. Delicioso.“

“I hope my review can help redeem this spot if it’s on your list - like it was on mine. After reading the reviews I was little skeptical, but I truly had a great experience at Bubble Bath. The atmosphere is amazing and views are stunning! They fill a hole in the Boston bar scene in my opinion - of fancy rooftops WITH amazing interior. Sure we have Lookout but the inside of Lookout is pretty meh. So I think this place is a great addition.

We went on Saturday night and surprisingly did not have to wait for a table. A big plus!! The ambience is amazing, both indoors and outdoors (see photos) The menu is a little limited. They only have about 10 cocktails on the menu. Food options are also limited - even more so if you’re vegetarian. But would highly recommend to go for a good time and drinks! As far as service goes, our hostess was a little late to pay attention to us but it was also potentially because we switched tables from indoors to outdoors. For outdoors they offer you blankets which is a great touch. If you’re ordering food you will be charged a 5% kitchen appreciation fee but it’s optional so if you don’t want it, you can ask to have it removed. It’s added by default though.
Other than that, our night at BBB was fantastic! I’d definitely recommend this place!“

“I had an amazing experience and can’t wait to go back🥰“

“Wine pairing menu is great“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“I attended an event yesterday at this amazing Restaurant. The atmosphere is so inviting, the drinks were delicious. Food was absolutely scrumptious. And the staff all so kind and friendly. I highly recommend stopping in for a cocktail or dinner, you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“Amazing food and bookstore!“

“I love this restaurant! Great food 🇵🇱“

“Pizza- MUST TRY ….. was the best wood fire pizza I’ve ever had (even in Italy 🇮🇹😳) the eggplant capers garlic was delicious 😋 the chicken cutlet was also delicious very moist (tender) 😉 and well there’s “salad” 😂
Definitely won’t be disappointed!!!“

“Delicious food and great ambiance! We will come back!“

“Beautiful interior and food was amazing. The staff and bartenders were very attentive as well.“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“I went season 52 tonight for thanksgiving dinner , for the first time , the restaurant is amazing great atmosphere , The food was unbelievable, the best thanksgiving dinner ever , excellent service by Jodi M , she’s was very nice, polite and friendly I highly recommend this place ! I will be back for sure .“

“We had a business dinner and everything was great. Food and service were excellent. We especially liked the dessert options and format - just enough but not too much. This was not my first visit to Seasons 52, but it was my first time are the Chestnut Hill location. Seasons 52 is always a good choice, it has something for everyone. Look forward to the next visit Great job by all, thank you!“

“Our party of 14 had the wonderful opportunity for the private room Sunday June 5th. The 50th anniversary party was treated royally by Ron and Sharon. Their service and knowledge of the entrees was spot on. The kitchen staff didn't disappoint! Everything about our visit just needed to be acknowledged! Thank you.“

“Do yourself a favor - skip over the Boston restaurants and head straight here. I’ve been coming for years and the food never disappoints. The service is great. And there’s gluten free on Monday - what more could you want!? Fabulous.“

“The amazing service was the standout. We started with lobster bisque, had filet mignon, whipped potatoes and asparagus for our entrees, and finished with chocolate cake and cappuccinos. I have had better steak (it wasn't melt in your mouth tender) but it was still really great, and the overall experience was wonderful. Cocktails and wine were also perfect. Highly recommend and will be back!!!“

“Had such a great experience at Para Maria! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun and welcoming. Our server Luiza was amazing — super friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations. She really made the night extra enjoyable. Can't wait to come back!“

“Always a great experience at The Capital Grille. This visit was good overall, with attentive service and a lively atmosphere. A few areas for improvement: clearer dress-code enforcement, double-checking wine orders at the table, and consistency on the Chips & Caviar item (both quality and price vs. menu). ( I will be sending a private note to managers and hopefully will be heard) Still a solid night out, and I'll be back—hoping these small issues get tightened up.“

“Vertigo Trio would like to thank Prep Neighborhood Kitchen for an incredible meal at our gig in their restaurant last night. Just absolutely fabulous! These guys are like "Bear" but with less swearing and death threats!“

“An excellent dinner. Purple carrots! Lemon potatoes! Tahini mushroom with an egg! Blue fish! Good service. Guy ran down The block to return my bracelet which had fallen off! They give you the check in a Copy of the Constitution! Recommend but why are you not accessible! Such a contradiction of your stated philosophy. Should at least put it on your website with your apology“

“My wife and I made our first trip to Boston, and this was our first stop after we arrived. Everything was fantastic! We ordered 6-7 plates and they were all delicious, especially the clams, eggplant and piri-piri chicken. We also had no experience with Portuguese wine but the varietals we tried were wonderful. The best part truly was the service - our waitress. Maggie, and the manager, Madison, were just so warm and welcoming and made our experience that extra level of special. What a lovely gem of a restaurant!“

“I had an amazing experience and can’t wait to go back🥰“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“