Best Restaurants for People Watching in Medford

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4865)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 108 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.

2. Beehive

4.5

Awesome(7149)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 82 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

3. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(92)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 28 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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4. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2149)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 95 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

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5. Russell House Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(2809)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 51 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.

6. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2601)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 53 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!

7. Joe’s On Newbury

4.7

Exceptional(3035)

Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 107 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.

8. Eva

4.3

Awesome(439)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Back Bay

Booked 45 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.

9. SOURCE Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(572)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 19 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.

10. Little Whale

4.7

Exceptional(762)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 14 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.

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BrianVIP
Southwest Florida •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Can’t say enough positive things about Russell Tavern house - food was excellent, service was great, warm atmosphere on a cold winter night. Would highly recommend!
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Russell House TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.6
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MargaretVIP
Greater Boston •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went to Beehive for Saturday brunch with live jazz. Service was very friendly and attentive, menu had good and varied choices, food was delicious, music was great. I'll definitely be back.
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.5
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MaureenVIP
Greater Boston •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an amazing meal to bring in the New Year at Contessa’s! The view was delightful with Christmas lights, the State House, Church steeple and the high rises along with The Public Garden. Pedro, our server, and Sarai were so attentive! The focaccia bread and smoked olives were a pleasant start. The entrées were scrumptious! Pasta was perfect. Dessert was delicious! Thank you, Pedro and Sarai!
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Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.7
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sHARA
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Great meal. 3 of us ordered 5 dishes,which might have been 1 too many for our group (1 larger eater; two smaller eaters) Typically it can be noisy but they say us at a banquette in corner across from the bar, so the noise level (6pm res) was quite tolerable
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge
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4.6
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Fred
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
Great place to have dinner with family and children. Noise level not excessive but enough to allow you to blend in when you’re making enough noise on your own with young children. The food options were great and delicious. Something for everyone. The service was attentive but not overbearing. We will be back!
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.3

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1. Alden and Harlow

2. Beehive

3. Contessa - Boston

4. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

5. Russell House Tavern

6. Branch Line

7. Joe’s On Newbury

8. Eva

9. SOURCE Restaurant

10. Little Whale

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