Punch Bowl

3.8

28 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Kid-friendly
Fancy
Neighborhood gem

From renowned restaurateurs, Jen and Josh Ziskin, Punch Bowl is inspired by the historic 18th century tavern that Brookline was once famous for. The Ziskins have rekindled the spirit of the Punch Bowl and have recreated a communal gathering place in the heart of the village. Chef Josh Ziskin prepares cuisine that features his contemporary take on traditional New England fare and focuses on a variety of local farms and seafood. Punch Bowl has a slew of signature cocktails influenced by Brookline’s unique history and vibrant location. Enjoy Jen’s all female wine list inspired by the female Inn Keepers of the late 1700’s. Guests feel immersed in the city while seated in the light-filled dining room featuring floor to ceiling windows, an open kitchen and a state-of-the-art bar. For guests who would prefer to dine outdoors, Punch Bowl also offers a large patio area on the ground floor as well as a roof deck terrace with phenomenal views of Brookline and its’ historic Muddy River.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 487-8581
Website
https://www.punchbowlbrookline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
700 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Neighborhood
Brookline
Cross street
Brookline Avenue and Washington Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Brookline
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

28 Reviews

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Michaela
Orlando
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious salad, dessert, and wine in a relaxed, low key space. Very pleasant waitress. Walking distance from work. I’m happy!
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Thomas
VIP
Greater Boston
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Wait staff mostly MIA. Like most restaurants, inconsistency is their hobgobblin
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Karen
VIP
Greater Boston
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for excellent food and quiet conversation. The menu is interesting enough to have fun things to try, and also has the basics to meet all the cravings of a visitor or local looking for classic New England fare. The cocktails have been well- made and creative, over several visits, as well. (My Beantown Margarita recently was fantastic!) Service is attentive but not intrusive or hurried. Highly recommend this place, especially for a quieter gathering.
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Jessica
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We booked a business breakfast with the restaurant over a month in advance. I contacted the restaurant more than 4 times before the event to modify the reservation either online or over the phone. Every time I spoke to them on the phone or changed the reservation, I received an email confirmation of my reservation. The day of our business breakfast, they said they had NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE EVENT!!!! Unacceptable and unbelievable- how is that possible?!? I spoke to several different people and they were all able to pull up the reservation. The restaurant made our business look unprofessional and they made us late. There is nothing else I could have done to secure/confirm our reservation. I tried calling the day of the event over 5 times and no one picked up.... I have NEVER HAD SUCH AN UNRELIABLE EXPERIENCE!!! They didn't even comp us a meal or anything to make up for it. I'm appalled. SUCH TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.
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David
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Punch Bowl. Having eaten there many times over the past few years, every time my wife & I stay at the Hikton Garden Inn, I can earnestly state that the food is great, the service is exceptional (look for Billy at the bar--he's the best!) and the atmosphere is very "city." Enjoy!
Punch BowlResponded on September 3, 2024
Hello David, Thank you so much for your positive words, our team Works hard to provide the best experience.Billy will appreciate the positive comment.
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puckontherun
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’re locals that were seeking a nice place to eat close by. We were not disappointed!! We were seated by a familiar face and were so glad that we made the leap - thanks Ace Atmosphere: contemporary lux. Menu: Pub grub but with a chef’s hand. Service: Fun! But then we were served by Ireland’s future premier doctor. If you don’t mind the sound of a kitchen - sit towards the back, want a little more quiet sit towards the front. Just go, both the steak and the Hake were very good and prepared to perfection
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CraigM
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been eating here for years. We like the space, but lately, the food has been disappointing.
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ScipioX
VIP
Greater Boston
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The special event--an Argentinian outdoor "asado" barbecue--was well planned and executed. Food, service, and special wine servings were all superb!
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B
Brookline
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner I have had in a long time!! Amazing food, great wine and music was fabulous!!
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KR85
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, outdoor patio with lawn games were fun for the kids, no cappuccino/espresso machine which was a bit disappointing but good service and friendly staff.
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FAQs

Punch Bowl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 487-8581.

Punch Bowl is rated 3.8 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

700 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02446

Additional information

Cross street
Brookline Avenue and Washington Street
Neighborhood
Brookline
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Brookline
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.punchbowlbrookline.com/
Phone number
(617) 487-8581

Punch Bowl

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