Best Restaurants with Great Beer in Lexington

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AmericanItalianSeafoodJapanesePizzeriaTapas / Small Plates

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BostonBoston Metro North

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ArlingtonBack BayBillericaBrightonBrooklineBurlington

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for craft beer

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. Row 34 - Burlington

4.7

Exceptional(1766)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Burlington

Booked 49 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 Boston, Row 34 Cambridge and Row 34 Portsmouth, NH.

2. Tryst Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1643)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Arlington

Booked 16 times today

Tryst Restaurant serves creative American cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients.

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3. City Streets Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(295)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Waltham

Booked 3 times today

City Street's extensive menu features Contemporary American fare supplemented with a wide selection of daily specials. From our stuffed burgers (featured on Phantom Gourmet) to the often featured swordfish tacos special, you will not leave disappointed. Enjoy your dining experience on our massive newly built patio. Stick around for a specialty cocktail or glass of wine at our lively bar with ample flat screen TVs to watch all your favorite sporting events.

4. Branch Line

4.7

Exceptional(2635)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 47 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. City Works - Watertown

4.4

Awesome(645)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Watertown

Booked 25 times today

90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.

6. Little Donkey

4.7

Exceptional(2129)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge

Booked 44 times today

We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

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7. Russell House Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(2830)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 54 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-star American wines, 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.

8. Little Whale

4.7

Exceptional(786)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 25 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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9. Area Four Cambridge

4.7

Exceptional(694)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 19 times today

Area Four Cambridge and our A4 outposts are united by creativity, fearlessness and an unrelenting commitment to quality. Our team is made up of passionate and forward-thinking specialists on the cutting edge of their craft. We aren’t fancy or fussy. We believe in real, straightforward food and drink. Our patio is currently operating on a first-come first-serve basis.

10. Waypoint

4.4

Awesome(2051)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

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AndrewVIP
Greater Boston •103 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Had a great server, Glen, and the food was not excellent but well above average, and fairly priced. The beer list is impressive, and cocktails are reasonable. It’s loud, but if a bustling sports bar is your jam, it’s a good choice.
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City Works - WatertownPrice: Expensive• American• Watertown
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4.4
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CynthiaVIP
Greater Boston •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Tryst is a lovely space with delicious food and pleasant, attentive staff.
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Tryst RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Arlington
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4.7
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Jenn
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was good! Our server was excellent! Overall a great experience
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.7
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Craig
Greater Boston •159 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Really nice meal - all of the food was excellent and the service was the perfect pace for us. Overall it was great food and excellent value for the price paid - higher end seafood and meals than expected at a fair price point.
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Row 34 - BurlingtonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Burlington
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4.7
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Manoj
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
Always great food, great service. Never a bad experience here.
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City Streets RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Waltham
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4.8

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