6 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Newton

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Tempo

4.7

Exceptional(2274)

Price: Moderate

• American • Waltham

Booked 1 time 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!

2. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7110)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 45 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. Little Whale

4.7

Exceptional(753)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 5 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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4. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1281)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 16 times today

*New Address: 59 JFK Street, Cambridge MA*Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub & Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over 25 years. Located at 59 JFK Street – the Gateway of Harvard Square – this neighborhood hot spot is named after the spirited cobblestone-lined shopping district near Dublin’s famed Temple Bar area. Grafton Street deftly combines a traditional Irish pub’s warmth and coziness with a contemporary and comfortable full-service restaurant. Formerly located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Grafton Street relocated in March of 2022. The new location is on lower JFK Street just steps away from the Red Line MBTA stop and the Charles River. Grafton Street offers free parking for all guests that enter the Harvard Square parking garage after 5pm Monday thru Thursday, and all day Sunday.

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5. Waterline – Boston Marriott Long Wharf

3.8

Excellent(284)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Faneuil Hall

Booked 3 times today

Set inside the hotel, Waterline tempts patrons with New England favorites that feature locally sourced ingredients, featuring our award winning New England Clam Chowder alongside a superb drink menu. This waterfront restaurant also showcases breathtaking Long Wharf views from its perch overlooking Boston.

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6. Aquitaine - Boston

new

4.5

Awesome(3902)

Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 9 times today

Aquitaine, an award-winning French bistro in Boston’s South End, has been a neighborhood gem for over 20 years. Whether you’re seeking a romantic dinner, a charming date night, or a sophisticated business lunch, Aquitaine delivers an authentic Parisian experience. Savor French favorites like Steak Frites, Nicoise Salad, Moules (Mussels), Duck Confit, Croque Madame, and Truffle Fries in the recently renovated dining room or on the expanded patio. Known as a wine bar destination, Aquitaine also offers an iconic brunch for those who want to indulge in classic French dishes while overlooking the vibrant Tremont Street.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Tempo

2. Beehive

3. Little Whale

4. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

5. Waterline – Boston Marriott Long Wharf

6. Aquitaine - Boston

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