Restaurants near Milton

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1. Steel and Rye

4.8

Exceptional(1737)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milton

Booked 35 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 tables are currently first come, first served and orders may be placed via QR code.

2. Madre Osteria

4.3

Awesome(386)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Milton

Booked 10 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

4.9

Exceptional(145)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Dorchester

Booked 17 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 second location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community. We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

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4. Lower Mills Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(212)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Dorchester

Booked 9 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!

5. Molinari's

4.9

Exceptional(514)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dorchester

Booked 22 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.

6. Novara

4.8

Exceptional(2988)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Milton

Booked 54 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.

7. Abby Park

4.8

Exceptional(2841)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Milton

Booked 29 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.

8. McGonagles Pub

4.7

Exceptional(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • Dorchester

Booked 15 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!

9. Comfort Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(685)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Dorchester

Booked 28 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 African 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.

10. The Mix

4.3

Awesome(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Dorchester

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to The Mix, where we are Bringing Downtown Uptown. With a cuisine that combines classic New England Seafood with some Southern Hospitality and tasty cocktails. The Mix is Boston’s newest restaurant and lounge experience.

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AndreVIP
Greater Boston •37 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always enjoy LMT, even when they are super busy they find a way to make us feel welcome.
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Lower Mills TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Dorchester
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4.6
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JackVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Chelsea was fantastic and very attentive. Food was exceptional and relatively inexpensive. We asked for a special dessert for a birthday and it was great and comped. Will be back soon and will bring friends. I remember going to the venue when it was a movie theater sooooo long ago.
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NovaraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Milton
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4.8
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SheilaVIP
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 9, 2025
Great waitress and good food! Great time of day to visit
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Steel and RyePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milton
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4.8
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Brian
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 8, 2025
Service was outstanding, food was delicious, drinks were very tasty.
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Madre OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Milton
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4.3
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CarolVIP
Greater Boston •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 13, 2025
Went around 12:45 on Thursday , afternoon so not at all crowded! Haley , the barmaid was able to converse with us and made wonderful drinks!We stayed for three hours and was able to catch up with dear friends!
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Yellow Door Taqueria - DorchesterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Dorchester
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4.9

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