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Boston Best Brunch Restaurants


The most versatile—and decadent—meal of the week, brunch with family and friends is a great way to enjoy gourmet food on a laid-back weekend. Linger over strawberry waffles, have a hearty starter of an omelet with crispy bacon, sip a glass of Champagne, or dive into a succulent plate of crabs' legs. Anything goes at this not-quite-breakfast, not-quite-lunch event. We've done the legwork for you, so just sit back, relax, and search our list of the best brunch restaurants in Boston.

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The Beacon Hill Bistro French
13/20
Dining Room at The Beacon Hill Bistro, Boston, MA The Beacon Hill Hotel
25 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
617-723-7575 | Menu
This European-style bistro nestled in the heart of Beacon Hill takes its food and service seriously. More...

The Bristol Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at The Bristol, Boston, MA Four Seasons Hotel Boston
200 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
617-351-2071 | Menu
The Four Seasons' ostensibly casual lounge is more luxe than laid-back. More...

Cafe Fleuri New England
13/20
Dining Room at Cafe Fleuri, Boston, MA The Langham, Boston
250 Franklin St.
Boston, MA 02110
617-451-1900
Café Fleuri is known for its Saturday Chocolate Bar (Sept.-June), breakfasts and extensive Sunday brunch. More...

The Cafe American
13/20
Dining Room at The Cafe, Boston, MA Taj Boston
15 Arlington St.
Boston, MA 02117
617-598-5255
Enjoy prime views of Newbury Street at this Taj Boston restaurant. More...

Centre Street Cafe Eclectic
13/20
669A Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-524-9217 | Menu
Liberal spirit infuses organic comfort fare. More...

Craigie on Main French
15/20
Dining Room at Craigie on Main, Cambridge, MA 853 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-497-5511 | Menu
Chef/owner Tony Maws will make your culinary dreams come true at this cozy French bistro. More...

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen Southern
13/20
604 Columbus Ave.
Boston, MA 02118
617-536-1100
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen sizzles with Southern soul food and nightly entertainment. More...

East Coast Grill Seafood
14/20
1271 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-491-6568 | Menu
After many years, Chris Schlesinger's no-holds-barred joint offers up the spiciest seafood in Boston and beyond. More...

Harvest Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Harvest, Cambridge, MA 44 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-2255 | Menu
At once stalwart and stylish, Harvest continues to mesmerize by chanting the local and seasonal mantra. More...

Henrietta's Table American Regional
13/20
Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-1200 | Menu
Channeling a New England farmhouse, Henrietta's Table aims to transcend its hotel-restaurant rep---and mostly succeeds. More...

Mooo.... Steakhouse
14/20
XV Beacon
15 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
617-670-2515 | Menu
Set high atop Beacon Hill, this steakhouse with the funny name is popular with politicians for its Prime cuts of beef. More...

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