RESTAURANTS/DINING Meet Boston | 127 WILL CLOSE FOR FUNCTION NUMBER OF PRIVATE ROOMS RECEPTION CAPACITY FOR LARGEST ROOM PRICE POINT ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR SEATING SEATED DINNER CAPACITY FOR LARGEST ROOM TOTAL DINING CAPACITY WILL CLOSE FOR FUNCTION NUMBER OF PRIVATE ROOMS RECEPTION CAPACITY FOR LARGEST ROOM PRICE POINT ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR SEATING SEATED DINNER CAPACITY FOR LARGEST ROOM TOTAL DINING CAPACITY Grille at Hobbs Brook - Embassy Suites Hotel – Boston/Waltham Sunny Miloshev, Director of Operations 550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451 135 • $$ 781-858-6161 [email protected] bostonwaltham.embassysuites.com Serving the finest in Contemporary American fare and specializing in grilled entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. During the spring, summer and fall, many of the chef’s specialties are seasoned with items grown in his beautiful garden. Our Sunday brunch buffet can’t be missed! Contemporary American Halva Mediterranean Grill Joseph Dagdelen, Owner 39 Mount Auburn Street Watertown, MA 02472 50 $$ 617-990-7899 • [email protected] halvamedigrill.com We offer a delectable culinary journey that celebrates the rich flavors and vibrant traditions of the Mediterranean region from Aegean to Anatolia. Our restaurant is a place where quality, authenticity and exceptional service come together to create a truly memorable dining experience. Mediterranean Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill Christine Cocce, Director of Marketing 55 Boylston, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 161 3 40 35 • • • $$$ 617-277-7300 [email protected] legalseafoods.com/locations/ chestnut-hill-the-street/ Our two-story fish emporium elevates the 40-year legacy of our original loca- tion in Chestnut Hill. Here we feature a large raw bar, open kitchen and glass- enclosed lounge. In warmer months, we retract the lounge’s glass walls and ceiling for drinking under the sun or stars. See ad page 98. Seafood MIDA Newton Seth Gerber, Partner 261 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 180 180 180 • • $$ 617-546-8010 • [email protected] midarestaurant.com/mida-newton MIDA Newton is an Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant by chef Douglas Williams. Italian Neroli Ristorante Joanna Douglas, Event Coordinator 282 Washington Street Westwood, MA 02090 250 85 250 • 781-375-2594 • [email protected] neroliitalian.com Neroli Ristorante, nestled in Islington Center, boasts a warm ambiance sur- rounded by lush flowers and greenery, creating a simplistic yet inviting atmos- phere. Signature dishes like veal parm and orecchiette tantalize taste buds, uti- lizing locally sourced ingredients and specialty imports from Italy. Italian Papa Razzi Christine Coogan, General Manager 16 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02181 250 1 110 110 • $$$ 781-235-4747 [email protected] paparazzitrattoria.com Papa Razzi features made-to-order pasta, thin-crust pizza, scrumptious desserts and mouth-watering brunch. Papa Razzi has an outdoor patio lounge area, and a bar with great Italian wine selections and signature cocktails. Enjoy Papa Razzi for lunch, dinner, takeout or weekend brunch. Italian Riverbend Bar and Grill - Boston Marriott Newton Hotel Carolyn Sylvester, Director of Hotel Operations 2345 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, MA 02466 174 1 800 32 • $$ 617-969-1000 [email protected] opentable.com/restaurant/profile/ 485932/reserve?ref=471 American cuisine with fresh seafood options, great steaks and fantastic views of the Charles River. Book a special occasion or holiday or just enjoy a night of great dining. Try the Saturday night buffet or fill up on Sunday brunch. American Ruth’s Chris Steak House Waltham Taylor Oliva, General Manager 500 Totten Pond Road Waltham, MA 02451 340 3 150 80 • • $$$$ 781-622-9775 [email protected] ruthschris.com Serving the finest USDA prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA prime steaks, fresh seafood, sig- nature side dishes and homemade desserts. Steakhouse Smith & Wollensky - Wellesley David Cicciarella, Managing Partner 583 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02482 158 3 100 72 • • $$$ 781-992-5150 • [email protected] smithandwollensky.com/our-restaurants/ wellesley/ America’s steak house in Wellesley Square. The MetroWest location features USDA dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and extensive wine lists, and offers three private dining spaces. See ad page 98. Steakhouse Social Restaurant & Bar - Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton Jeff Denecke, Owner/Manager 320 Washington Street Newton, MA 02458 210 1 80 65 • $$ 617-957-5748 [email protected] socialrestaurantandbar.com Conveniently located near downtown, MetroWest and Logan Airport, Social offers an authentic Boston dining experience. With parking on-site, we are per- fect for large groups, business dining or any special occasion. American Town Meeting - Inn at Hastings Park Molly Smith, Director of Food & Beverage 2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 54 • • • $$$ 781-301-6655 [email protected] innathastingspark.com/dining/ town-meeting-bistro/ We use fresh, seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking techniques to cre- ate delicious meals. Our menu showcases New England favorites with an inspired twist. We have developed close relationships with local farmers, and feature the bounty of New England at our tables every day. American
