Best Hot Spot Restaurants in West Newton

90 restaurants available nearby

1. Sycamore

4.9

Exceptional(2745)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newton

Booked 19 times today

Sycamore is a seasonally inspired, chef-owned neighborhood bistro in Newton Centre. Emphasizing locally sourced produce, fish and meat, our menu draws on classic European country food; rustic and wholesome. Our beverage program is designed to complement the cuisine. The wine list focuses on passionate small producers, our beers are by and large domestic craft selections and the cocktail list highlights classic drinks and sipping spirits.

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2. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

4.4

Awesome(5251)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Chestnut Hill

Booked 84 times today

Our two-story fish emporium elevates the 40-year legacy of our original location in Chestnut Hill (a few doors down from where we are now). Here we feature a large raw bar, open kitchen and glass-enclosed lounge. In warmer months, we retract the lounge’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars. And we open our patio, overlooking Hammond Pond, for al fresco dining. Join us upstairs at our restaurant or shop our fish market on the first floor.

3. Tempo

4.7

Exceptional(2276)

Price: Moderate

• American • Waltham

Booked 30 times today

Outdoor Dining at Tempo is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ONLY!Don't see a reservation available...give us a call!Tempo offers downtown quality and atmosphere in a convenient suburban location on, Moody Street in Waltham known as "Restaurant Row". The menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood, great cuts of meat, chicken, duck, and truly has something for everyone. Tempo is excellent for a date, great for groups, and the bar is a perfect place for singles and people watching. The cuisine rivals higher-priced alternatives and the staff is welcoming and eager to please. The bar offers the largest selection around and the wine list pricing is the best in Waltham. We have a gorgeous private dining room that is perfect for events, corporate dinners, holiday parties and graduation celebrations. If you haven't visited us we promise you won't regret it!

4. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2591)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 42 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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5. Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(904)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Brighton

Booked 24 times today

Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar is a hit in Brighton, MA, serving up a cool vibe with a great selection of food and drinks. Reviews rave about the professional service, ambiance, and fantastic food, with many diners highlighting it as a favorite spot. The outdoor dining, expansive bar, and private dining rooms add to the appeal. Overall, it's a go-to place for contemporary American cuisine in Greater Boston.

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6. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(3786)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 122 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

7. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 9 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

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8. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(9236)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Back Bay

Booked 125 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.

9. Grill 23 & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(8757)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Back Bay

Booked 128 times today

Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience. Boston’s top steak and seafood grill for more than 30 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine. A 2000+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the only Boston recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.

10. Pammy's

4.8

Exceptional(2264)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 24 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

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5.0
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Cajun swordfish and scallops+shrimp were excellent as always. They've expanded their beer selection on tap to include some nice dark brews. Great for winter sipping. They were happy to customize our meals to accommodate our food preferences. Food is always served as soon as it is cooked.
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4.7
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Vince
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5.0
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The food quality was amazing and the service was impeccable. Server was very attentive and mindful of needs throughout the service. The rotisserie chicken was Michelin worthy.
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.7
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Colleen
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and service! Legal Sea Foods is always consistently great.
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Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut HillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Chestnut Hill
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4.4
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Alexander
Greater Boston •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Another fantastic meal... brunch with my family... everything was perfect! One of my top restaurants!
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Rail Stop Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Brighton
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4.6
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Jurgen
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
This is an awesome find in Newton. Excellent food, very friendly service and a nice ambiance. Every dish, duck pate, tuna tartare, pasta with special bolognese sauce and steak was perfectly prepared, sides and salad were outstanding.
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SycamorePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Newton
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4.9

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90 restaurants available nearby

1. Sycamore

2. Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill

3. Tempo

4. Branch Line

5. Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar

6. Terra - Eataly Boston

7. Giulia Restaurant

8. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

9. Grill 23 & Bar

10. Pammy's

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