Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in West Newton

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76 restaurants available nearby

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1. Ninebark

4.4

Awesome(119)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Newton

Booked 12 times today

Ninebark is a full-service restaurant featuring New American cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Our menu includes craft beers, wines, and cocktails, made with locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.

2. Branch Line

4.8

Exceptional(2689)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 36 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!

3. Farmstead Table

4.7

Exceptional(2305)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Newton

Booked 18 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.

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4. Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard

4.4

Awesome(1023)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Watertown

Booked 17 times today

**Join us for our Mother's Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 11th from 10:30am-3:00pm**A buffet selection of all our favorite brunch items as well as a build your own flower bouquet for all of the special Moms celebrating! $45 per person $15 per kids under 12**Drawing on the South’s trademark charm, the restaurant offers a vibrant, cozy atmosphere with an innovative American menu featuring Southern-influences. Santos channels his love of New Orleans and all things Southern to transport guests to the Bayou by way of Buttermilk & Bourbon.Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Doordash. There are 3 options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors) and Patio (Outdoor). All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be cancelled.

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5. Medium Rare - Boston

4.0

Excellent(130)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Watertown

Booked 12 times today

Medium Rare is an award-winning, iconic, full-service restaurant famous for its French-influenced steak and frites (fries). The restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe meal, featuring a flavorful fresh mixed green salad, artisan rustic bread, hand-cut fries, and the main course—scrumptious Coulotte steak topped with a secret sauce. Medium Rare also offers a variety of decadent desserts, such as the 7-layer chocolate cake, the 7-layer carrot cake, and their legendary hot fudge sundae. On weekends, Medium Rare offers a brunch menu featuring bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, and screwdrivers, along with plenty of delicious menu choices.

6. The Federal

4.7

Exceptional(1010)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Waltham

Booked 7 times today

The Federal is an exciting seafood and chophouse with scratch-made, chef driven modern Italian inspired food. The restaurant is upscale, affordable, comfortable, and relaxed. Come and explore our wine list where new age and old world meet. Our wine list is curated by co-owner/managing partner David Alphonse and features wines from around the world with a focus on Italian and old world selections. We have a great selection of new world wines as well.We feature two adjoining private dining rooms and a seasonal covered patio.Located in Waltham, MA in the Market Basket Plaza, we look forward to serving you soon.

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7. Not Your Average Joe's Waltham

4.4

Awesome(1052)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Waltham

Booked 15 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.Not Your Average Joe’s Waltham is located right off I-95 in Waltham, MA near in the Market Basket plaza. We have a large patio with a bocce court and fire pit. Our restaurant has dine-in, carry out, and delivery options to serve-up our creative cuisine any way you like it.

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8. Not Your Average Joe's Watertown

4.7

Exceptional(1201)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Watertown

Booked 2 times today

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or outside on our patio. Our bar is also open for dining.Not Your Average Joe's Watertown is located on Main Street in Watertown, MA. We are steps from the Watertown Free Public Library, and minutes from the Arsenal Mall and Charles River. We are conveniently located up the road from Athena Health's expansive campus, the Perkins School for the Blind, and Watertown High School. Nearby lodging includes the Super 8 Watertown/Cambridge/Boston Area, Crowne Plaza Boston -Newton, and the Residence Inn by Marriot Boston Watertown.

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9. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1910)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 22 times today

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is an exciting American brasserie restaurant in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Enjoy specialty, hand crafted cocktails at the exquisite coppertop bar and a farm to table menu featuring local ingredients and purveyors.

10. Contessa - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(157)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 67 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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Paul
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service from our server Andy. Food was great and wine selection+desert selection went well with the set menu. Would reccomend.
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Medium Rare - BostonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Watertown
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StevenVIP
Greater Boston •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Love coming to the Branch line in Watertown for dinner, drinks or late supper. Simple delicious menu, we love the Piri Piri Chicken but the steak frites and the mega Cobb Salad offer variety as well. Our server Shelby was friendly and took care of us very well. We had the croissant bread puddling for desert, so sweet and yummy. Comfortable low key vibe, great for date night but also friendly for families and large parties. I love the interior design of Branch Line so I always grab a table indoors, but the outdoors space has a great vibe and is very popular
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Branch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.8
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Andy
Greater Boston •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent tuna and swordfish dishes. Perfectly cooked. Service was good as well. Always get a great meal here. Enjoyed the chocolate gateau for dessert. Highly recommended!
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Farmstead TablePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Newton
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4.7
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Christle
1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
Came for the girls menu and oysters - everything was delicious and our server (Sarah?) Was friendly and quick with our drinks. Had a blast, will be back
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Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal YardPrice: Moderate• Southern• Watertown
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4.4
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JenniferVIP
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
We had a lovely time at this restaurant. Our server was friendly and did a great job, and the food was tasty.
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NinebarkPrice: Moderate• American• Newton
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4.4

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