12 New Bars & Restaurants Now Open in Boston: Winter 2024
When:
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 9:00a -
Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 5:00p
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 9:00a -
Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 5:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Food
Event website:
https://joyraft.com/event/12-new-bars-and-restaurants-that-are-now-open-winter-2024-boston-447671
The weather may be cold, but Boston’s restaurant scene is heating up. Check out these newly opened local restaurants for wood-fired pizza, tropical cocktails, smoky BBQ, and more.
Want to wait for the hype to die down? Check out our roundups of the best pre-existing restaurants in Back Bay, the South End, Somerville, and Cambridge.
by Celina Colby
Where: Kenmore
Info: Located on the former site of Eastern Standard, Blue Ribbon Brasserie offers an eclectic menu ranging from French bistro classics to a pu pu platter, pierogies, and fondue.
2) D.W. French
Where: Fenway
Info: Chef Douglass Williams of the MIDA restaurants opened up a French brasserie in Fenway inspired by his days cooking in Paris. The classically designed space serves up French favorites and brunch.
[Photo by @emilykanphoto]
Where: Allston
Info: This is the first Boston location of an award-winning Szechuan restaurant featuring local seafood and Instagram-friendly dishes like a crowd favorite pork belly hanging in strips over savory sauces.
4) june bug
Where: Somerville
Info: This neighborhood restaurant features a wood-fired menu, so of course you’re going to see delicious pizzas but also tartare, crudo, carpaccio, and more.
5) Hook + Line
Where: Seaport
Info: Seafood is the name of the game at this restaurant and market, just steps from Boston Harbor. Taste locally sourced wood-grilled fish along with classics like the lobster roll.
6) Moon Bar
Where: Back Bay
Info: Moonbar serves up tropical-themed cocktails by bartender Jake Smith and light bites from the same chef who runs the acclaimed Mooncusser kitchen upstairs.
Where: Harvard Square
Info: This worker-owned and operated cafe serves up breakfast, lunch, and espresso beverages in a cozy cafe space.
8) Somenya
Where: Chinatown
Info: Especially in the winter weather, nothing is cozier than a house-made soba or udon noodle. You can find both here as well as a robust sake menu.
Where: Downtown
Info: If you like to take pictures of your food as much as you like to eat it, this is the spot for you. The dramatic cocktail list and maximalist space are all designed for photos, but they also offer an eclectic food menu.
10) Wade BBQ
Where: Union Square
Info: Wade BBQ dishes out what they call classic “Boston BBQ” which emphasizes a bold smoky flavor. Accent the meats with house-made sauces and classic sides like mac and cheese and mashed potatoes.
11) PRB Boulangerie
Where: South End
Info: The Petit Robert Bistro family opened a third PRB Boulangerie, this time in Boston’s South End. Here you can order sandwiches made on crispy, fresh baguettes and flaky focaccia, plus plenty of pan au chocolat.
Where: Downtown
Info: Boston’s latest food hall, designed by chef and restaurateur John Fraser, offers burgers, pizza, bowls, and other lunch and dinner options in the lobby of a new high-rise.
