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dbar
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.9(1,481)dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on. Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas. The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)BLEND
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.9(95)Blend is a gastro pub that combines the aspects of great food, music, lights and entertainment all into one. Blend "blends" up that neighborhood gastro pub feel where everyone is welcome. Gay owned and Operated, come check us out!
DRAG BRUNCHES ARE 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
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Please note when booking for a drag brunch to not choose outside. All drag brunches will be held inside.
TUESDAYS ~ Our Normal Dinning Room is closed for our local cornhole league, hightop bar tables are available but please keep in mind those tables are in the bar area and it will be busy!!!
Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.9(154)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.Comfort Kitchen
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.7(720)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.
Lucy's American Tavern
Price: Moderate•Comfort Food•4.7(953)Lucy's is modern neighborhood restaurant and tavern located in Adams Village in Boston's Historic Dorchester. Lucy's name pays homage to Lucy Stone, who was a pioneer in woman's rights and a Dorchester resident. Our menu consists of fresh, local cuisine focusing on an elevated comfort food and barbecue. We focus on hearty New England fare, ode to Southern cooking, awesome burgers and globally influenced dishes. We feature a full bar with 27 draught beers with a focus on local Craft breweries. We offer wine on tap as well as a thoughtful glass and bottle program. Our cocktails change seasonally with fresh, local ingredients and support local Craft distillers when possible. We also feature over 40 different whiskeys. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch our guests can expect a warm and inviting atmosphere with a hospitality driven experience.Venezia Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(2,510)Venezia tucked away from city life, and tucked into the memory of every guest we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming to our waterfront!
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- CCarolGreater Boston •19 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAbsolutely delicious dinner, fantastic service and looking forward to visiting again.More infoGrill 23 & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Back Bay•4.7
- PPeterGreater Boston •1 review4.0Dined 2 days agoAn enjoyable meal at one of the Boston's great restaurantsMore infoToroPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• South End•4.7
- LLisaGreater Boston •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoSo many wonderful flavors. We tried amazing dishes we had never tasted before and everything was delicious. We were greeted like honored guests. Our server was warm, kind and answered all of our questions. Cannot wait to go back.More infoComfort KitchenPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dorchester•4.7
- EEric_EmmaGreater Boston •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLovely brunch setting. Pricey but perfect for a special occasion.More infoTerra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had brunch on a Saturday, it was delicious. Shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, crab meat hash, all wonderful. Great atmosphere and the service was spot on. Highly recommend.More infoEstellaPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Crossing•4.2
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With Dorchester's close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its views of Boston Harbor, it comes as no surprise that Dorchester is home to a number of restaurants offering classic New England fare, including clam chowder and lobster rolls. But Dorchester's dining scene goes far beyond traditional dishes. You can find a number of gastropubs that use a variety of ingredients, like fresh sea scallops and clams, in unique and creative ways. You can enjoy a vermicelli bowl at a Vietnamese spot or pair jerk chicken with a tropical drink at a Jamaican restaurant. With Boston being a home to many Cape Verdean immigrants, Dorchester also hosts restaurants offering authentic Cape Verdean dishes, such as fried yucca.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Dorchester is dbar
The best vegan restaurants in Dorchester are Via Cannuccia, Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester and Lower Mills Tavern
The best vegetarian restaurants in Dorchester are Comfort Kitchen, Via Cannuccia and Molinari's
The restaurants with the best service in Dorchester are The Bowery Bar, Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester and BLEND
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Dorchester are BLEND, The Bowery Bar and Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester
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