Best Casual Restaurants in Brookline

346 restaurants available nearby

1. Prairie Fire

4.8

Exceptional(484)

Price: Moderate

• American • Brookline

Booked 17 times today

We are currently open seven days a week. Saturday & Sunday we are open with an All Day Menu. Reservations can be made on our website, or through OpenTable. Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 guests, please give us a call at the restaurant. We hold reservations for a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late, we will do our best to hold your table but cannot guarantee it. Due to the size of our dining room, we do appreciate 1.5 hour dining experiences for parties of 1-2 guests, 2 hours for parties of 3-4, and 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more guests that book reservations. We always welcome walk-in guests to our bar.Reach us at 617-396-8199 with questions, comments or additional assistance. We hope to see you soon!

2. Otto- Brookline

4.7

Exceptional(114)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Brookline

Booked 7 times today

OTTO's first full-service location in MA, conveniently located in the heart of Coolidge Corner - across the street from the Coolidge Corner Theatre, and a block from the Brookline Booksmith. Enjoy full-service dining or have a slice at the bar, featuring 14 taps of your favorite regional craft beer. Reservations accepted.

3. Eastern Standard

4.5

Awesome(724)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 45 times today

Originally opened in 2005, Garrett Harker’s flagship restaurant has reopened its doors just up Beacon St. only three blocks from its original location. Eastern Standard continues to offer seasonally focused New England interpretations of classic brasserie fare, including raw bar and charcuterie, nostalgic favorites like steak tartare, baked rigatoni, steak frites, and butterscotch bread pudding, and some new soon-to-be-instant-classic dishes. Cocktail legend Jackson Cannon has crafted a beverage menu that features an array of craft cocktails both new and classic, a curated selection of wines, and craft beers from near and far.Please contact events@eshospitality.com to inquire about hosting your private event or large party reservation.

4. Mahaniyom

4.7

Exceptional(79)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 15 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

5. Citrus & Salt

4.6

Exceptional(1993)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Seaport

Booked 65 times today

Coastal Mexican Tapas Restaurant and Tequila Bar by Chef Jason Santos. Fun and Bright coastal inspired décor. Large variety of tequilas and mezcals to choose from.

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6. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6365)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 172 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

7. Uni

4.6

Exceptional(2241)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 26 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

8. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2728)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 34 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

9. Merai

4.7

Exceptional(48)

Price: Very Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 21 times today

A creative Thai restaurant and bar for adventurous diners.Merai, a destination for re-imagined global cuisine with Thai-inspired flavors and Asian cocktails,

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10. Bar 'Cino Brookline

4.8

Exceptional(1389)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brookline

Booked 28 times today

Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot on Beacon Street in Brookline - directly across from the Saint Mary's T Stop. Open nightly for dinner and cocktails.

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Michaela
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and drinks were great, especially the street corn! We got one order of the street corn and had to order another because it was so good! I would definitely eat here again!
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Citrus & SaltPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Seaport
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4.6
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Margaretvip
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fabulous. Maybe better than ever? Food was perfect. Service wonderful. Wine list is smart and well curated. Second time in 10 days. I think this is my new ‘must do’.
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Eastern StandardPrice: Expensive• American• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.5
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Kate
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
So fun & so delish! 10/10 every time we visit - especially recommend the beef massaman :)
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MahaniyomPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brookline
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4.7
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Meira
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food and drink. Small but very well curated list of wines by the glass. Great cocktails. Food is consistently prepared with high-quality ingredients and cooked with expertise and care. Atmosphere is lively/energetic but still quiet enough that two middle-age people can easily hear one another talk without shouting. :-) A great evening out.
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Prairie FirePrice: Moderate• American• Brookline
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4.8
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Michellevip
New York City •28 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Pizza and salad were excellent. Restaurant was out of first two wines I tried to order. 🫤
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Otto- BrooklinePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Brookline
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4.7

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346 restaurants available nearby

1. Prairie Fire

2. Otto- Brookline

3. Eastern Standard

4. Mahaniyom

5. Citrus & Salt

6. Trattoria Il Panino

7. Uni

8. MIDA - South End

9. Merai

10. Bar 'Cino Brookline

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