Best Family Style Restaurants in Watertown

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1. Branch Line

4.8

Exceptional(2683)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 30 times today

Hi Friends!Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality. Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!

2. Faccia a Faccia

4.6

Exceptional(173)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 63 times today

Faccia a Faccia is the new coastal Italian restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer. Led by Chef de Cuisine Alex O’Connor, the restaurant focuses on seasonal dishes highlighting the diverse cuisine of the coastal Italian region, drawing inspiration from their travels across Liguria, Sicily, Sardinia, and more. Faccia a Faccia features an expansive outdoor patio with lush greenery, inspired by al-fresco dining in Italy. Located below Faccia a Faccia is a natural wine bar called Bar Pallino. Helmed by Beverage Director Jodie Battles, Bar Pallino showcases an extensive list focusing on organic, natural and biodynamic selections.

3. Alden and Harlow

4.6

Exceptional(4967)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 92 times today

Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

4. Mahaniyom

4.8

Exceptional(173)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 30 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

5. Contessa - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(156)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 52 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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6. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(9479)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Back Bay

Booked 99 times today

Abe & Louie’s, located in Boston’s Back Bay, is the epitome of a classic steakhouse. The iconic establishment sets the standard for elegant dining with superior service, charm, and appeal in a timeless sophisticated atmosphere. Abe & Louie’s, known for premium steaks, serves classic dishes, fresh seafood, shareable sides, and an award-winning wine list. Abe & Louie’s offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

7. Waypoint

4.6

Exceptional(2076)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 24 times today

Chef Michael Scelfo of Alden & Harlow welcomes Waypoint, his second Cambridge restaurant. Located at the gateway of Harvard Square at 1030 Massachusetts Avenue, “waypoint” often means a plot point on a map. For Chef Scelfo, it signals a natural next step along his culinary journey. From live-fire pizza to raw bar and caviar service, to an expansive absinthe list, the menu at Waypoint reflects his forward-thinking approach to coastally-inspired fare combining approachable ideas and ingredients with elements that are unexpected.

8. Porto

4.7

Exceptional(1952)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 51 times today

Porto boasts a large and beautiful heated patio space with a retractable awning and sides in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is inspired by Coastal Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy's coast. Porto is located on Ring Road in Boston's Bay Bay, steps from the Prudential Center and Copley, next door to Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy a lively meal in either of Porto's well appointed dining rooms, or indulge in a casual meal at the bar or kitchen counter seating, overlooking the oyster bar and open kitchen. Porto's one-of-a-kind outdoor patio and bar overlooks Ring Road with Boylston Street views, and serves as a Mediterranean oasis, right in the heart of Back Bay.

9. SOURCE Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(624)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 23 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

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10. Banyan Bar + Refuge

4.6

Exceptional(1415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • South End

Booked 42 times today

Indulge in a captivating culinary journey at Banyan Bar + Refuge, a fusion of Southeast Asian and New England flavors. Our menu boasts a tantalizing array of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy creations that promise to delight your palate. Immerse yourself in a delightful atmosphere filled with great music and a relaxed ambiance as you enjoy the historic South End.

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Francis
Liverpool/Merseyside •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very good, thank you. The gelatine in the cheese sauce with the asparagus was not clear when we ordered. Other than that, a real good experience
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Faccia a FacciaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.6
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Matthew
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A&H is a great place to get scrumptious food and well crafted creative cocktails.
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Alden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.6
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Peter
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service, and fantastic Thai food. Definitely worth visiting.
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MahaniyomPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brookline
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4.8
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Katherine
Greater Boston •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
good food, excellent service, pleasant atmosphere
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.8
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MariVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A heartfelt thank you to the entire Contessa team for creating such a memorable lunch for my wedding day. From the delightful champagne to the burrata, salad, and tuna crudo (the standout dish of the day), every item was delicious. The service and ambiance were impeccable. Thank you once again! We look forward to returning soon.
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Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.8

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