Punch Bowl

Name: Punch Bowl
Address: 700 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA, United States, 02446
Telephone: (617) 487-8581
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (35)

$31 to $50

American

700 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02446

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 487-8581
Website
https://www.punchbowlbrookline.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
700 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Neighborhood
Brookline
Cross street
Brookline Avenue and Washington Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Brookline
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 35 people are saying

Punch Bowl reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.8Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

35 Reviews

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Franscesca
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was a really cute splace. Ambiance was relaxing after a long day. Food was good and drinks top notch! Service was really slow though for it being a slow night. Overall it was good.
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Jean
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Punch Bowl has a quiet ambiance with lovely staff. It was a nice place to have dinner with friends.
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Jennifer VIP
Philadelphia County7 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant on the first floor of the Hilton Gardens. A somewhat random location. Service was slow and inattentive. Drinks were fair at best. My drink was horrible - very artificial tasting. Limited menu. We ended up getting pizza and sandwiches which were good enough. We will not be going back.
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Mary Jane
Greater Boston14 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and ambience were nice. The food was not outstanding. The entrees did not seem fresh.
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Kathryn VIP
Greater Boston19 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Attractive design. But the food was very uneven. Mezze starter had a hunch of salt poured on top of very salty things, so salt was overwhelming. Roasted chicken was really good! Desserts - creme brullee was solid, but sundae was just a bowl of whipped cream with tiny drizzle of chocolate sauce and dollop of ice cream (seems like a hard dessert to not be able to do). Service was rough - waitress was inexperienced I assume, not rude. Tried ordering a three different beers from the menu, and after each one she would say "we don't have that one" like we should have known. We had to flag her down to order, though place was pretty empty. Seems like with a few easy changes this could be much better.
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Rebecca VIP
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I was a bit disappointed, had been previously and had a great time, but this time the food was meh, service slow and immaculate, ambiance too bright and loud..
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Todd
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I'm always surprised that Punch Bowl isn't more crowded. The food is excellent, the ambience is lovely, and it's quiet. The service is less than top notch, but always friendly. I definitely recommend it.
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Michaela VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East5 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious salad, dessert, and wine in a relaxed, low key space. Very pleasant waitress. Walking distance from work. I’m happy!
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Thomas VIP
Greater Boston37 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Wait staff mostly MIA. Like most restaurants, inconsistency is their hobgobblin
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Karen VIP
Greater Boston58 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for excellent food and quiet conversation. The menu is interesting enough to have fun things to try, and also has the basics to meet all the cravings of a visitor or local looking for classic New England fare. The cocktails have been well- made and creative, over several visits, as well. (My Beantown Margarita recently was fantastic!) Service is attentive but not intrusive or hurried. Highly recommend this place, especially for a quieter gathering.
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FAQs

Punch Bowl offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 487-8581.

Punch Bowl is rated 3.8 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

700 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02446

Additional information

Cross street
Brookline Avenue and Washington Street
Neighborhood
Brookline
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Brookline
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.punchbowlbrookline.com/
Phone number
(617) 487-8581

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