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Restaurants near John E Murphy Park

Discover the vibrant dining options surrounding John E Murphy Park, an inviting green space perfect for leisure and recreation in the heart of Brookline. Where to Eat Near John E Murphy Park? The nearby culinary scene offers a delightful variety of flavors to explore. Options range from casual Thai eateries featuring home-cooked specialties and handcrafted cocktails to warm Greek restaurants serving traditional dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy the comforting ambiance of contemporary American brasseries, where seasonal dishes and craft cocktails await. Whether you're in the mood for savory noodle dishes, delightful mezes, or comforting classics, you'll find an excellent meal that caters to every taste. The dining experiences near John E Murphy Park are sure to create memorable moments.
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1. Mahaniyom
4.7
Exceptional(481)
$$$$
• Thai • Brookline
Booked 45 times today
MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.
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2. Merai
4.8
Exceptional(251)
$$$$
• Thai • Brookline
Booked 19 times today
A creative Thai restaurant and bar for adventurous diners.Merai, a destination for re-imagined global cuisine with Thai-inspired flavors and Asian cocktails,
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3. Garrison House
4.1
Excellent(203)
$$$$
• American • Brookline
Booked 14 times today
The Garrison House, in the heart of Brookline Village, blends innovative American cuisine with a lively and social bar focusing on modern craft beer and cocktails. It features the area's only mug club, with members' personalized mugs hanging prominently behind the historic bar. A second unique live entertainment venue, proudly called the Village Social Club, resides in a separate downstairs bar. Conveniently located near the Brookline Village MBTA stop, Longwood Medical area, Beth Israel, Brigham & Women's, Dana Farber, NETA, Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum, the MFA and Mass Art.
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4. Saltie Girl
4.6
Exceptional(2777)
$$$$
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 190 times today
We bring "Saltie" energy to Boston’s Back Bay, curating seafood we love, inspired by coastal and port destinations near and far. Our warm and cold lobster rolls (named one of The Infatuation’s top 20 sandwiches in America) sit alongside oysters shucked to order, elegant caviar, and one of the country’s largest tinned fish collections. With three bars, multiple dining areas, and private dining options, Saltie Girl offers range of globally sustainable seafood, be it fried, sautéed, raw, smoked, or tinned. Owned & founded by Boston native Kathy Sidell, whose family helped shape the city’s dining culture, and guided by Culinary Director Matthew Gaudet, we mix global flavors with the spirit of New England seafood, pairing bold, briny dishes with thoughtful cocktails and attentive service. Find us steps from Copley Square, the Boston Public Library & Hynes Convention Center. More at www.saltiegirl.com
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5. Grill 23 & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(9837)
$$$$
• Steak • Back Bay
Booked 211 times today
Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience. Boston’s top steak and seafood grill for more than 40 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine. A 2000+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the only Boston recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.
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6. Krasi
4.7
Exceptional(2471)
$$$$
• Greek • Back Bay
Booked 68 times today
Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.
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7. Bar Vlaha
4.8
Exceptional(1503)
$$$$
• Greek • Brookline
Booked 79 times today
Bar Vlaha invites you to explore the authentic flavors of Vlach cuisine in the heart of Brookline. Experience a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Greek home, filled with vibrant textiles and the aroma of hearty dishes. Our menu showcases the rich culinary heritage of the nomadic Vlach people, featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients prepared using rustic techniques like charcoal grilling and open-fire cooking. Delight in freshly baked bread with goat milk butter, savory spreads like kopanisti and melitzanosalata, and succulent wild boar with lemon potatoes, reflecting the Vlach's deep connection to nature. Bar Vlaha is not just a restaurant; it’s a cultural journey into the heart of Greece, celebrating its people and traditions. Gather around the table and let Bar Vlaha transport you to a world of flavor and hospitality.
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8. Prairie Fire
4.9
Exceptional(742)
$$$$
• American • Brookline
Booked 43 times today
We are currently open seven days a week. Saturday & Sunday we are open with an All Day Menu. Reservations can be made on our website, or through OpenTable. Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 guests, please give us a call at the restaurant. We hold reservations for a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late, we will do our best to hold your table but cannot guarantee it. We do appreciate 1.5 hour dining experiences for parties of 1-2 guests, 2 hours for parties of 3-4, and 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more guests. We always welcome walk-in guests to our bar.We hope to see you soon!
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9. Contessa - Boston
4.7
Exceptional(604)
$$$$
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 90 times today
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti and carpaccios to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.
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10. Eastern Standard
4.6
Exceptional(1375)
$$$$
• American • Fenway–Kenmore
Booked 94 times today
Originally opened in 2005, Garrett Harker’s flagship restaurant has reopened its doors just up Beacon St. only three blocks from its original location. Eastern Standard continues to offer seasonally focused New England interpretations of classic brasserie fare, including raw bar and charcuterie, nostalgic favorites like steak tartare, baked rigatoni, steak frites, and butterscotch bread pudding, and some new soon-to-be-instant-classic dishes. Cocktail legend Jackson Cannon has crafted a beverage menu that features an array of craft cocktails both new and classic, a curated selection of wines, and craft beers from near and far.Please contact events@eshospitality.com to inquire about hosting your private event or large party reservation.Don't see availability? Check out one of our sister spots, Standard Italian or Equal Measure, just across the plaza!

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  • BrynnGold
    Miami - Dade •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fantastic food, impeccable service, and well worth the visit! What a fantastic experience at Saltie Girl! We started with the oysters, followed by the warm lobster roll for my main course, and both were absolutely delicious. The quality of the food was exceptional, and the service was equally impeccable. A word of caution though… make a reservation! This place is incredibly popular, with queues literally stretching out the door. Without a reservation, you could find yourself waiting quite some time. Thankfully, we booked through OpenTable and were seated almost immediately. And whatever you do, save a little room for dessert! The chocolate chip cookie is an absolute must and the perfect way to finish an already fantastic meal. Great food, excellent service, and clearly a restaurant that deserves its popularity. We’ll definitely be back!
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    Saltie Girl$$$$• Seafood• Back Bay
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    4.6
  • Linda
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was our third time at the restuarant and first since the Michelin rating. The food is consistently amazing - delicious and prepared with care. The service is welcoming and accommodating. As we were a party of 4, our server offered to increase the items in the Jor Puu appetizer to four rolls. Dish is excellent. The staff picked up that it was my husband's birthday and provided additional cheer to our evening. The only downside is the noise level made it difficult to converse in a normal voice at times.
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    Mahaniyom$$$$• Thai• Brookline
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    4.7
  • SabrinaGold
    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Fantastic experience. Started off with the caviar potato, 10/10 and the Foie gras, 10/10. We ordered the Prime Ribeye and Swordfish. The steak was cooked perfectly. Sides were the sweet potato, creamed spinach and carrots. The sweet potato was massive and the other two sides are easily shareable. Could have split just one side, maybe two. Martini was a 10/10. Our server Bernardo was outstanding and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
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    Grill 23 & Bar$$$$• Steak• Back Bay
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    4.7
  • Steve
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Oct 2026
    Fantastic night! Great food, wonderful cocktails & a super fun staff - cannot wait to go back!!
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    Merai$$$$• Thai• Brookline
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    4.8
  • Joanna
    New York City •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Oct 2026
    Great service, delicious food and an inventive cocktail menu as well as a good selection of beer and wine. Highly recommend!
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    Garrison House$$$$• American• Brookline
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    4.1

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