Local Attractions — Brookline and Boston
Coolidge Corner is home to some of the best dining, shopping, and entertainment in the city. All the businesses and institutions listed below are in the Boston area and just a short walk or MBTA subway ride from the
Guest House.
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BBQ & Steak House:
- The Village Smokehouse — A fine Southern style BBQ.
1 Harvard Street, 617-566-3782
Chinese:
- Chef Chow’s House— Best Chinese in Brookline and very close.
230 Harvard Street, 617-739-2469 - Golden Temple — Not your typical Chinese food. Very delicious.
Good wine selection. 1651 Beacon Street, 617-277-9722 - Ta’am China — Kosher Chinese restaurant.
423 Harvard Street, 617-263-7274
Delicatessens:
- Rubin’s Delicatessen — New York-style Kosher deli.
500 Harvard Street, 617-731-8787 - Michael’s Delicatessen — The corned beef king.
256 Harvard Street, 617-738-3354 - Zaftigs — Delicatessen serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Best of Boston. 335 Harvard Street, 617-975-0075
Fine Dining:
- LiNEaGe — Classic New American cuisine.
242 Harvard Street, 617-232-0065 - The Fireplace — Warm and romantic, great service, very calming
and great food. 1634 Beacon Street, 617-975-1900 - Elephant Walk — Excellent Cambodian and French food in
an elegant setting. 900 Beacon Street, 617-247-1500
Kosher Dining:
- The Butcherie — An all-purpose kosher market.
428 Harvard Street, 617-731-9888 - Café Eilat — Casual dining.
406 Harvard Street, 617-277-7770 - Kupel’s Bagels — Bagels and baked goods.
421 Harvard Street, 617-566-9528 - Rami’s — Inexpensive Middle Eastern and Israeli food.
324 Harvard Street, 617-738-3577 - Rubin’s Delicatessen — New York-style deli.
500 Harvard Street, 617-731-8787 - Ta’am China — Kosher Chinese food.
423 Harvard Street, 617-264-7274
Ice Cream & Dessert:
- J.P. Licks — Homemade ice cream and sorbet.
Best of Boston. 311 Harvard Street, 617-738-8252
Indian:
- Bombay Bistro — Indian cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
1353 Beacon Street, 617-734-2879 - Rani – The best Indian restaurant in Brookline.
1353 Beacon Street, 617-734-0400 - Gourmet India – Fast, delicious and inexpensive Indian fare.
1335 Beacon Street, 617-734-3971
Italian:
- Bottega Fiorentina — Excellent Italian takeout.
313B Harvard Street, 617-232-2661 - Pomodoro — The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. 24 Harvard Street, 617-566-4455
- La Morra — Exceptional, authentic Italian with a warm & charming ambience. 48 Boylston Street, 617-739-0007
Japanese:
- Mr. Sushi — A great destination for sushi-loving families.
329 Harvard Street, 617-731-1122 - Takeshima — Excellent Japanese food.
308 Harvard Street, 617-566-0200 - FuGaKyu — High end, top notch Japanese cuisine.
1280 Beacon Street, 617-738-1268
Mexican:
- Sol Azteca — Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful service,
unbelievable salsa! 914A Beacon Street, 617-262-0909 - Anna’s Taqueria — Best bang for your buck when it comes to
quality burritos and quesadillas. 1412 Beacon Street, 617-739-7300
Middle Eastern:
- Rami’s — Inexpensive Middle Eastern and Israeli food. Kosher.
324 Harvard Street, 617-738-3577 - Shawarma King — Authentic shawarma/kebab with excellent
traditional wraps. 1383 Beacon Street, 617-731-6035
Pizza:
- Upper Crust — One of the best pizza places in Boston.
286 Harvard Street, 617-734-4900 - Otto — A great new addition to our neighborhood.
289 Harvard Street, 617-232-0014
Pub Food:
- The Washington Square Tavern — Cozy, upscale popular bar with terrifically fresh food. 714 Washington Street, 617-232-8989
- Matt Murphy’s Pub — Gourmet menu that far exceeds expectations for an Irish pub. Live music! 14 Harvard Street, 617-232-0188
- The Corrib Pub — Local Irish pub. No frills.
201 Harvard Street, 617-232-8787 - Coolidge Corner Clubhouse — Sports bar and grill. Lots of televisions for the big games! Voted Best of Boston by Boston Magazine.
307 Harvard Street, 617-566-4948
Russian:
- Café Samovar — Authentic Russian cuisine.
236 Washington Street, 617-232-0055 - Stoli – Russian food with great service.
213 Washington Street, 617-731-5070
Seafood:
- Daily Catch — Fresh seafood in a cozy friendly environment.
441A Harvard Street, 617-734-2700
Thai:
- Khao Sarn — Delicious and authentic Thai food.
Best of Boston. 250 Harvard Street, 617-566-7200 - Rod Dee — This whole in the wall establishment is too good to be true. Inexpensive and delicious.
1430 Beacon Street, 617-738-4977 - Dok Bua — The place to go for Thai in Brookline.
411 Harvard Street, 617-277-7087
Vietnamese:
- Pho Lemongrass — Affordable quality Vietnamese food.
Best of Boston. 239 Harvard Street, 617-731-8600
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