Restaurants near Forbes House Museum

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1. Steel and Rye

4.7

Exceptional(1768)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milton

Booked 24 times today

Thank you for reserving a table at Steel & Rye! PLEASE NOTE: FOR WEEKDAY LUNCH RESERVATIONS, STEEL & RYE OFFERS COUNTER SERVICE FROM OUR BAKERY BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND 4:00PM (Mondays until 2:30pm). All reservations after 4pm for Dinner will be provided full table service and are for inside tables only. Outside parking lot tables are currently first come, first served and orders may be placed via QR code.

2. Madre Osteria

4.7

Exceptional(416)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Milton

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Madre Osteria & Bar! Located in Milton, MA on the ground level of Milton Landing overlooking the Neponset River. Offering a modern approach to classic, rustic Italian cuisine created by Chef Sam Curtis. Think house-made Foccacia and specialty grande meatballs. Entrees include Truffle Risotto, Braised Short Rib, and Wild Boar Ragú. In addition to Italian and seafood dishes, we also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options. The interior design of Madre is both elegant and casual. We offer a full bar and wine list. Seating options include tables, high tops, a bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio. We are right down the road from our sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!A handful of other places nearby include the Forbes House Museum, Boston Medical Center, Carney Hospital, Dorchester Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and more!

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3. Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester

4.8

Exceptional(159)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Dorchester

Booked 10 times today

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!Our other locations reside in Boston's South End at InkBlock and Boston's Mission Hill.We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!Bar seating is first come first serve Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 9pm.

4. Novara

4.8

Exceptional(3047)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Milton

Booked 59 times today

Novara rivals the quality and authenticity of Boston’s North End restaurants in a suburban setting. The classic Milton Cinema converted beautifully into his industrial-chic hot spot with soaring ceilings and a sleek cararra marble bar. Parking lot located behind the restaurant Church Street. Street parking also available.

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5. Lower Mills Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(223)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Dorchester

Booked 4 times today

At Lower Mills Tavern, we strive to make this place feel like home to all – Whether that be during game day, date night, or a quick drink after work. We are a Dorchester-local tavern with a strong passion for community and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer live music 2 nights per week as well as $1 oysters on Monday, wood-fired pizzas, Salads, Seafood, Steaks and much more.Our delicious seasonal menus are sure to have menu items specially catered towards any dietary need (ex: gluten-free, vegan, etc.). Voted Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Boston (Dorchester; Boston Magazine) We are located in the heart of Lower Mills right down the street from our two sister restaurants Yellow Door Taqueria and Madre Osteria & Bar - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

6. Abby Park

4.7

Exceptional(2855)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Milton

Booked 10 times today

The story of Milton's thriving restaurant scene starts with Abby Park. We opened in 2009 as the town's first eating establishment with a full liquor license, serving up American comfort food, local beer, and approachable craft cocktails. Newly renovated and revitalized, Abby Park offers a full entertainment calendar and an exciting late-night bar scene. With several options for private dining and catering, let us host your next event whether it is a business dinner, cocktail party or wedding. We have proudly become a local neighborhood establishment, serving our residents and families.

7. Molinari's

4.9

Exceptional(557)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dorchester

Booked 5 times today

“I wanted to do a place with good Italian comfort food. The simplicity of it, the freshness of it, the quality of ingredients that you get to work with.” They specialize in that quintessential Italian comfort food – pizza. “I think it’s great that the city of Boston is turning around and starting to become known for pizza like the other big cities in the country,” he said. “It is such a simple food but it all comes down to the quality of ingredients.” It’s all done out of an open kitchen where the star of the show is Molinari’s wood burning oven.

8. Granite Links

4.7

Exceptional(772)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Quincy

Booked 30 times today

Granite Links boasts three distinct restaurants throughout the year: The Tavern, open year round for lunch and dinner, and two seasonal patio bars Crossing Nines and the Links open spring through fall.

9. McGonagles Pub

4.6

Exceptional(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • Dorchester

Booked 7 times today

At McGonagle's, we pride ourselves on all things authentic Ireland. Whether you join us for a hearty brunch, a leisurely lunch, or an evening dinner, our menu offers a variety of dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. We focus on using fresh ingredients and age-old recipes to create meals that will make your belly full and your heart happy. Come dine with us and experience the rich flavors of Ireland right here at McGonagle's!

10. Comfort Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(751)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dorchester

Booked 35 times today

Nested in Uphams Corner, Dorchester, we're a lively and intimate 30-seat restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas — global comfort food. We are proudly Black-owned, immigrant-owned, and women-owned. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building and we envision a place that is actively engaged in highlighting the culture, art, and history of our community.- Patio dining: patio reservations are weather-dependent and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Our patios are partially covered protecting from light to moderate rain and light wind. - Timing: dinner's last seating is at 8:45pm and brunch's last seating is at 1:30pm. Your table is reserved for 90 mins for parties of 1-5 guests and 2 hrs for parties of 6+ guests.

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Updated on 7/7/2025

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Mary
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Yellow Door has great freshly made food and drinks! It has a great atmosphere. My family and friends love it!!!
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Yellow Door Taqueria - DorchesterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Dorchester
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4.8
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SueVIP
Greater Boston •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Such a great restaurant. The outdoor seating is beautiful. Great food and drinks.
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Madre OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Milton
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4.7
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SueVIP
Greater Boston •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a fabulous meal at Steele and Rye!! Can’t recommend it enough.
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Steel and RyePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milton
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4.7
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TaylorVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Consistently good food and great service as always.
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NovaraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Milton
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4.8
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Maurs
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
The food is always perfect…. And the service is exceptional!
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Abby ParkPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Milton
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4.7

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