Best Lunch Restaurants in Brookline

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A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston restaurant

1. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2314)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 70 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.

A photo of Terra - Eataly Boston restaurant

2. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.5

Awesome(3985)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 67 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

3. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(583)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 55 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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4. Ocean Prime - Boston Seaport

4.7

Exceptional(5830)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Seaport

Booked 169 times today

Located in Boston's Seaport District, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

5. Farmstead Table

4.8

Exceptional(2309)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Newton

Booked 16 times today

Opened in 2012, Farmstead Table blends French technique and new world innovation in a classic American country kitchen. Inspired by local farmers, our culinary team believes that fresh and pure ingredients don’t require much tinkering and should speak for themselves. The innovative food is complemented by lively cocktails, domestic craft brews, and finely curated wines. A soothing design and intimate dining area provide a relaxed feel, while our staff delivers polished, yet approachable service.

6. Bar Vlaha

4.9

Exceptional(1009)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 83 times today

Bar Vlaha invites you to explore the authentic flavors of Vlach cuisine in the heart of Brookline. Experience a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Greek home, filled with vibrant textiles and the aroma of hearty dishes. Our menu showcases the rich culinary heritage of the nomadic Vlach people, featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients prepared using rustic techniques like charcoal grilling and open-fire cooking. Delight in freshly baked bread with goat milk butter, savory spreads like kopanisti and melitzanosalata, and succulent wild boar with lemon potatoes, reflecting the Vlach's deep connection to nature. Bar Vlaha is not just a restaurant; it’s a cultural journey into the heart of Greece, celebrating its people and traditions. Gather around the table and let Bar Vlaha transport you to a world of flavor and hospitality.

7. The Playwright

4.9

Exceptional(172)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • South Boston

Booked 10 times today

From the team behind the original Playwright Bar, The Playwright returns—revamped, reenergized, and right where you remember it in the heart of South Boston.This lively spot blends the spirit of a classic pub with an elevated approach to comfort food, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch.Our weekly entertainment lineup keeps the energy high:DJs every Thursday through Saturday. Follow along on our socials for the Playlist.Whether you’re joining us for dinner, drinks, or a late brunch that turns into an all-day thing—The Playwright delivers the vibe.

8. Frenchie

4.6

Exceptional(1454)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 16 times today

Frenchie is a sit down, easy-going neighborhood wine bar accompanying people in their everyday lives all day long. It is a space to meet, share and savor life, designed for people to relax while enjoying a French inspired menu.

9. Atlantic Fish

4.7

Exceptional(12132)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 99 times today

Atlantic Fish, located in Boston’s Back Bay, has been serving New England’s freshest catch since 1978. The fine-dining landmark serves award-winning classics alongside signature dishes. The fresh catch menu features hand-selected seafood, sourced from the harbor every morning. Atlantic Fish offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

10. Mahaniyom

4.8

Exceptional(183)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 37 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.

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RhondaVIP
Toledo / Northwest Ohio •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Jessica the bartender was fantastic. Personable . She gave great recommendations on food choices . The twice baked potato was huge but delicious. Steak was well prepared and seasoned
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Ocean Prime - Boston SeaportPrice: Expensive• Steak• Seaport
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was definitely tasty. The caravelli was delicious but the skewers were a little lacking in flavor. Could use more salt and a more flavorful chimichurri. The service was a little lacking but not terrible. Prices are definitely high for what you get. But it’s such a gorgeous restaurant! Just order pasta :)
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Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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4.5
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Priscilla
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very good food, service, good efficient but not rushed pace for a business lunch.
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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LindaVIP
Greater Boston •126 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Birthday Dinner. Libby was a great server. Excellent appetizers: the Burrata with peach and pistachios, the Ahi Tuna,&Farmer’s salad. Swordfish kabobs with veggies and rice were yummy. Weather perfect for the back patio.
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Farmstead TablePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Newton
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4.8
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clarisseVIP
Miami - Dade •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 22, 2025
everything was delicious and our server was knowledgeable and polite
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Black LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End
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4.7

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