Best Casual Restaurants in Brookline

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1. Prairie Fire

4.8

Exceptional(549)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Brookline

Booked 42 times today

We are currently open seven days a week. Saturday & Sunday we are open with an All Day Menu. Reservations can be made on our website, or through OpenTable. Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 guests, please give us a call at the restaurant. Our Beer Garden is open for the season. It will be open during our normal business hours, weather dependent. It is seated on a first come, first serve basis. We do not take reservations for the beer garden.We hold reservations for a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late, we will do our best to hold your table but cannot guarantee it. We do appreciate 1.5 hour dining experiences for parties of 1-2 guests, 2 hours for parties of 3-4, and 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more guests. We always welcome walk-in guests to our bar.Reach us at 617-396-8199 with questions, comments or additional assistance. We hope to see you soon!

2. Otto- Brookline

4.8

Exceptional(125)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Brookline

Booked 4 times today

OTTO's first full-service location in MA, conveniently located in the heart of Coolidge Corner - across the street from the Coolidge Corner Theatre, and a block from the Brookline Booksmith. Enjoy full-service dining or have a slice at the bar, featuring 14 taps of your favorite regional craft beer. Reservations accepted.

A photo of Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center restaurant

3. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center

4.6

Exceptional(3651)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 121 times today

Welcome to Earls Prudential, located in Boston's vibrant Back Bay area in the iconic Prudential Center. Just steps from the Hynes Convention Center and Fenway Park, we offer an upscale casual experience with an energetic atmosphere, two big lively bars and an epic year-round rooftop patio.Our modern American menu is inspired by global flavours and crafted with premium ingredients, paired with expertly crafted cocktails and confidently charming service. Earls Prudential is the perfect destination for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late-night eats, or weekend brunch.Earls Prudential is an ideal venue for hosting your next event. From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale social celebrations, our versatile dining spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

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4. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6607)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 203 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

5. The Beacon at View Boston

4.6

Exceptional(644)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Back Bay

Booked 24 times today

If you’re chasing the best views in Boston, look no further! Located atop of the Prudential Tower, View Boston features breathtaking views of the city and an unforgettable Bostonian experience. Enjoy a sunset cocktail while you roam New England’s highest outdoor roof deck. Once you’ve explored the 360-degree observation deck and discovered all Boston has to offer, stop into The Beacon bistro to enjoy seasonally inspired beverages and bites while continuing to enjoy the unbeatable views of the city. Tickets to View Boston are required to access The Beacon. Guests are encouraged to book a prepaid experience, which includes a general admission ticket. Please note, if you have booked an a la carte reservation, you will need to purchase an admission ticket to go up. Please also be aware that the time of your reservation is the time to be at the restaurant, but you may enter View Boston at any point before the time of your reservation!

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6. Bar 'Cino Brookline

4.8

Exceptional(1448)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brookline

Booked 55 times today

Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal neighborhood spot on Beacon Street in Brookline - directly across from the Saint Mary's T Stop. Open nightly for dinner and cocktails.

7. Batifol

4.5

Awesome(682)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Cambridge

Booked 35 times today

Located in the heart of Kendal Square, Batifol serves classic French dishes with local, modern touches. Come by for a drink and a bite after work, or make us the destination of your next big night out.

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8. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2270)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 94 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

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9. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3554)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 107 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

10. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(559)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 41 times today

Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.

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William
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing place with amazing views, perfect place to show your significant other you care
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The Beacon at View BostonPrice: Moderate• American• Back Bay
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4.6
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Laura
New York State •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
All the staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We reserved a table on the rooftop patio and it was a wonderful ambiance. The breeze, music playing, and wonderful food and drink made for the perfect evening.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay
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4.6
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Heidi
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very good food and service, very loud… it was also a Friday night at peak time so that’s on me! Will be going back!!
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Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.5
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Gabriela
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Food was incredibly better than when I visited 2 years ago. Not just better, but delicious. Pizza anf mushroom toast but the show steelers were definitely the halibut cheeks, the angolotti and the fries that came with the burger. Service was exceptional and the ambiance was perfect. I went with my 9yr old son and parents on mother's day, but this is a good date night spot as well as.
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Prairie FirePrice: Moderate• American• Brookline
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4.8
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LyndseyVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
Our server and the food was outstanding! It’s our favorite dinner spot in Brookline.
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Otto- BrooklinePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Brookline
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4.8

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