Best Restaurants for People Watching in Newton

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1. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2603)

Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 38 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!

2. Tempo

4.8

Exceptional(2280)

Price: Moderate

• American • Waltham

Booked 21 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!

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3. Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Waltham

4.4

Awesome(356)

Price: Moderate

• American • Waltham

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Jake n JOES Sports Grille in Waltham, located at 70 Market Place Drive off of I-95 N Exit 41.Voted NBC10’s Boston's Best Sports Bar! We proudly serve a classic American Pub menu featuring Wings, Burgers, Seafood, Pasta's, Appetizers and Featured Specials at reasonable prices with great service. Jake n JOES is known for Hand-Crafted Cocktails, Craft Beer to accompany our Weekday Menu Promotions…perfect for an after work gathering. A large bar, lots of tables and large outdoor patio help to create a fun atmosphere with a great crowd. Guaranteeing a view from any seat to watch the game with our state-of- the- art HDTV’s and sound system. Never miss your favorite team as NFL Sunday Ticket and most of the major sporting events are always available. Jake n JOES, Always a Good Call!

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4. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1481)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Boston

Booked 106 times today

Located in the heart of South Boston, Lincoln is a classic American tavern that offers guests a welcoming combination of home-spun, American fare alongside a wide variety of rustic, wood-fire-grilled specialties.Built with the intention of being a comfortable meeting spot for locals looking to share stories at the end of their long day, Lincoln draws inspiration from it’s surrounding, hard-working, and uniquely American neighborhood.Revitalizing a nearly forgotten West Broadway space that at one time housed the area’s only department store, Lincoln feels nostalgic. It’s open-air, tiled-floor cafe, grande bar, and soaring, original tin ceilings remind us of a time when dining halls and supper clubs were a way of life.

5. Beehive

4.5

Awesome(7152)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 67 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.

6. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(93)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 51 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.

7. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4865)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Cambridge

Booked 95 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.

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8. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2154)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 84 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.

9. Eva

4.4

Awesome(439)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Back Bay

Booked 24 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.

10. Joe’s On Newbury

4.7

Exceptional(3035)

Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 77 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.

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Sheila
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Truly a great place. Cocktails were excellent and wine well priced. Food was delicious. I have a gluten allergy and this is not only a very safe place for me, but a place offering a wonderful atmosphere and service.
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TempoPrice: Moderate• American• Waltham
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4.8
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saudi
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My husband and I visit Lincoln Tavern often! Specifically on Tuesdays because of the $1 oysters! We have yet to have a bad experience, we always try a new entree we have never been disappointed! The drinks on point food on point service on point! Last night was our anniversary and Victoria was our “server” she was amazing! She was sweet not over bearing, really she was AWESOME! We will not ever not go to Lincoln! We are planning a trip for brunch as the brunch menu calls our name!
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Lincoln Tavern and RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• South Boston
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4.7
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Matthias
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great place and atmosphere. Service, food really good. Fantastic life music (when playing). Definitely plan to come back
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.5
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Frank
Greater Boston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
First time at Branch Line. Ambience is very nice, modern and open but visually appealing. Service was excellent; knowledgeable and helpful wait-staff. Food came quickly and was nicely cooked, e.g. fish nice and soft, moist but completely done. Sauces were savory and not too salty. Delicious hot chocolate brownie dessert. Wine list is interesting and reasonably priced. My only issue is that it is pretty noisy, so don't plan on a quiet, intimate conversation. Else, definitely worth the money.
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.7
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Andrea
Greater Boston •14 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
We love Jake n Joes. Great vibe, very consistent, good value…just a fun place to meet. Always enjoyable
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Jake n JOES Sports Grille - WalthamPrice: Moderate• American• Waltham
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4.4

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Branch Line

2. Tempo

3. Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Waltham

4. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

5. Beehive

6. Contessa - Boston

7. Alden and Harlow

8. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

9. Eva

10. Joe’s On Newbury

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