Best Historic Restaurants in Wellesley

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodIndianMexican

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BostonBoston Metro West

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Back BayBrooklineCambridgeFenway–KenmoreFraminghamJamaica Plain

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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14 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. Coach Grill

4.7

Exceptional(4979)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wayland

Booked 36 times today

Coach Grill provides a five-star fine dining experience with elegance and ease. The historic landmark, located on Boston Post Road in Wayland, serves aged steaks and chops, fresh seafood, an extensive wine list awarded by Wine Spectators, and weekend brunch with live music. The classic steakhouse features a gorgeous fireplace, a welcoming bar area, and sophisticated dining rooms. Online ordering gives guests a chance to experience Coach Grill at home.

2. Wusong Road

4.7

Exceptional(679)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Cambridge

Booked 71 times today

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston. Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

3. Branch Line

4.8

Exceptional(2653)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 37 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!

4. Longfellow

4.6

Exceptional(361)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 13 times today

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Scelfo's Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the historic Café Algiers space directly above his flagship restaurant at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. The food and drinks at The Longfellow Bar continue to explore Chef Scelfo’s forward-thinking approach to experiencing a meal around his kitchen counter. The menu features bar food that is intended to be passed and shared, allowing guests the opportunity to become immersed in a relaxed and tactile approach to eating; they’re encouraged to break bread and get their hands messy. Rooted in genuine hospitality and exceptional cocktails, the bar program follows Chef Scelfo’s ethos of taking simple ingredients and transforming them, incorporating unique flavors and textures.

5. Hojoko

4.6

Exceptional(1006)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 24 times today

Hojoko is a rock n roll izakaya honoring the pulse of Japanese nightlife by serving sushi, robata grilled yakitori and street food small plates paired with craft cocktails, premium sake, wine, and beer. Located directly behind historic Fenway Stadium and walking distance from The MGM Fenway and The House of Blues, Hojoko is the perfect stop before any event. Dishes like our Wagyu Cheeseburger, Wasabi Roulette, and our 48-hour Ramens keep locals and travelers coming back. Several unique spaces in the restaurant make it the perfect place for a business dinner, birthday celebration, or event gathering space.

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6. Framingham Station

4.5

Awesome(135)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Framingham

Booked 1 time today

A Brazilian steakhouse, Rodizio restaurant is an all-you-can-eat establishment where servers bring various types of grilled meat to your table on skewers. You can signal the servers to stop bringing you meat by putting a red card up or signal them to keep bringing it by putting a green card up. You can expect a variety of meats, a salad bar with unlimited refills, sides, vegetables, and desserts. You pay a fixed price and can eat as much as you want, and it's a unique dining experience that immerses you in the flavors, sights, and sounds of Southern Brazil.

A photo of Toscano Harvard Square restaurant

7. Toscano Harvard Square

4.6

Exceptional(2484)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 39 times today

A stone’s throw from Harvard’s ivied walls, surrounded by the bustling eateries, shops, and confectioners on Brattle Street (once called the King’s Road), Toscano’s second location brings the bright, fresh flavors of Tuscany to historic Cambridge.

A photo of The Hourly Oyster House restaurant

8. The Hourly Oyster House

4.7

Exceptional(1479)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cambridge

Booked 35 times today

The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine. With a focus on seafood, The Hourly serves up New England classics in a dynamic and airy space.

9. The Haven

4.7

Exceptional(1213)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Jamaica Plain

Booked 13 times today

New England's only Scottish Restaurant and Bar in the historic Haffenreffer brewery complex in Jamaica Plain, (relocated in 2022 - after originally opening in 2010).We now provide expanded menu offerings, multiple weekly events and a fantastic cocktail and single malt program in a beautiful award-winning designed space. There's a tasteful nod to Scotland and a sense of comfort throughout the new larger space. You have plenty of choice as to where you enjoy your night, next to the bustling bar or in a cozy corner in the snug or outside on the patio.Whether it's the famous Burger, Haggis or sumptuous dessert, you find something for everyone at The Haven.We look forward to seeing you at The Haven at the Brewery.With great transportation, ample parking and easy access to Sam Adams Brewery we are a destination venue.Dave Broom - " The premier Boston whisky bar"Jacobite Burger (created with Sam Heughan, Outlander) - Best Burger in USA 2021.Best Date Night spot 2021, BOSTONmagazine.

10. Punch Bowl

4.1

Excellent(32)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Brookline

Booked 1 time today

From renowned restaurateurs, Jen and Josh Ziskin, Punch Bowl is inspired by the historic 18th century tavern that Brookline was once famous for. The Ziskins have rekindled the spirit of the Punch Bowl and have recreated a communal gathering place in the heart of the village. Chef Josh Ziskin prepares cuisine that features his contemporary take on traditional New England fare and focuses on a variety of local farms and seafood. Punch Bowl has a slew of signature cocktails influenced by Brookline’s unique history and vibrant location. Enjoy Jen’s all female wine list inspired by the female Inn Keepers of the late 1700’s. Guests feel immersed in the city while seated in the light-filled dining room featuring floor to ceiling windows, an open kitchen and a state-of-the-art bar. For guests who would prefer to dine outdoors, Punch Bowl also offers a large patio area on the ground floor as well as a roof deck terrace with phenomenal views of Brookline and its’ historic Muddy River.

See what locals rave about

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alexandra
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food variation from the cauliflower to the spareribs as well as the drinks make Wusong our favorite place to eat. In addition, the service is always really good - our waiters are always easy going and helpful when we have a hard time making choices- and it’s often hard to choose because everything is so tasty!
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Wusong RoadPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Cambridge
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4.7
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Laura
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was excellent! A great Easter for our family.
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Coach GrillPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wayland
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4.7
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FaithVIP
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent roast chicken and great service,with a nice wine list that pairs well with the menu.
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.8
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Charles
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 14, 2025
Absolutely incredible food and great service. One of the best restaurants we have ever experienced!
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HojokoPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Fenway–Kenmore
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4.6
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DanielVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 10, 2025
well mixed cocktails and good appetizers - good place for an after work drink.
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LongfellowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.6

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