Boston is the walking city. And with all that walking you’re bound to get hungry. If you are in Boston and are searching for family friendly restaurants, then this review is for you. Here we’ll take a look at 10 restaurants throughout Boston that are ideal places for the whole family to eat. You can feel confident that after a long day of sightseeing, these restaurants will satisfy your appetites!
Summer Shack
If you visit Boston, you can’t leave without having seafood. Known for its lobster and clam chowder, Boston is one of the greatest places on the Eastern shore to get fresh, delicious seafood. The Summer Shack is a fantastic seafood restaurant that the whole family can enjoy. Located in Downtown Boston (as well as in Cambridge, Mohegan Sun and the Logan Airport) Summer Shack has a very wide range of seafood, as well as non-seafood items in case any members of your family don’t enjoy fresh catch. Sandwiches and salads range from about $5 – $10, and entrees from $15 to $30. It is very affordable for the whole family and you won’t forget the delicious seafood experience you’ll get at the Summer Shack.
Hours of Operation:
November – March:
Sun – Thurs: 5pm – 10pm
Fri, Sat: 5pm – 11pm
(bar open until 1am with late nite menu)
During Red Sox season:
Mon – Fri: 11am – 5pm (for lunch)
Sun – Thurs: 5pm – 10pm
Fri, Sat: 5pm – 11pm
(bar open until 1am with late nite menu)
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Location:
Summer Shack
10 Scotia Street / 50 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115
617.867.9955
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The Purple Shamrock
One of the great sight seeing adventures in Boston, MA is walking the Freedom Trail. The Purple Shamrock is a great place to stop for a bite to eat on your historic tour of Boston. Located on Union St right across from Boston City Hall, it is the perfect place to stop for a quick bite to eat. With both Irish and New England cuisine, the menu has a plethora of things to choose from, its guaranteed that you’re whole family will enjoy the Purple Shamrock experience.
Hours of Operation:
Sun – Wed: 3pm – 1am
Thurs – Sat: 11am – 1am
Location:
The Purple Shamrock
1 Union Street
Boston, MA 02109
617.227.2060
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Top of the Hub
If there ever were a restaurant you’d want to experience it’d be the Top of the Hub. Located on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Building in Downtown Boston, the Top of the Hub features an exquisite look at the city from every table. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Top of the Hub can cater to your every need. Very much an upscale restaurant, it is suggested you check out the menu before brining the kids along. However, the view is second to none so any dining experience here would be well worth it.
Hours of Operation:
Open Daily 11:30am – 1am
Sunday Brunch begins at 11am
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Location:
Top of the Hub
The Prudential Center
780 Boylston St., 52nd Floor
Boston, MA 02199
617.536.1775
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The Black Rose
Established in 1976, the Black Rose has been voted one of America’s top ten Irish establishments. Located in the Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall part of Boston, this is a great restaurant to visit while taking a break from the excitement of Quincy Market. The menu consists of made from scratch Irish fare as well as many other excellent dishes as well. Menu items range from $5 – $17 so it is very affordable. They also offer a full children’s menu and serve traditional Irish breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Open If you are looking for entertainment on your travels, The Black Rose is known for offering live music 7 days a week for the past 30 years. Stop in with the family and check out this nationally recognized restaurant.
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Sat: 11:30am – 2am
Sun: 12pm – 2am
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Location:
The Black Rose
160 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
617.742.2286
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Cheers (Beacon Hill)
What better way to celebrate a meal in Boston than at the restaurant that inspired the hit television comedy Cheers. Located on Beacon Hill, this underground restaurant (although not set up quite like the television show) was inspiration for an instant TV hit. With great American cuisine, this is a fantastic place to take the whole family. With a large retail store that offers great Cheers merchandise, you can take home a piece of history with a cheers mug, t-shirt or more. Menu prices range from about $9 – $17 so it is very affordable as well as a great experience. Stop in today and go to the place where everyone knows your name!
Hours of Operation:
Opens Daily at 11am
Open every day except Christmas Day
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Location:
Cheers (Beacon Hill)
84 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
617.227.9605
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Cheers (Faneuil Hall Marketplace)
If you want to get the Cheers experience but aren’t going to be in the Beacon Hill area, then the next best place to visit is Cheers in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Cheers, being one of Boston’s biggest attractions, made the decision to expand into more than one location in order to accommodate all those interested in visiting. Don’t be upset if you can’t make it to Beacon St, because Cheers in the Faneuil Hall marketplace is just as good! Experience all the same menu items and all the same merchandise and get the traditional Faneuil Hall experience as well!
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Thurs: 12pm
Fri – Sun: 11am
Open every day except Christmas Day
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Location:
Cheers (Faneuil Hall Marketplace)
5 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109
617.227.0150
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace Colonnade
If you are looking for the perfect place to take the family for a quick meal, then the Faneuil Hall Marketplace Colonnade in Quincy Market is just what you are looking for. With a similar set up to a mall food court and as one of the most visited food halls in the world, the family will have dozens of places to choose from so each member will be able to get exactly what they are looking for. From fresh seafood, to burgers, to philly cheese steak and more, you can feed the whole family at a great price, and enjoy the Quincy Market experience at the same time.
Hours of Operation:
Open Daily at 10am
Location:
Quincy Market Colonnade
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109
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Union Oyster House
Another great Seafood Restaurant, the Union Oyster House is a great place to visit for seafood for both lunch and dinner. Established in 1826, the Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in Boston as well as the oldest restaurant in continuous service in the United States. So for great seafood as well as a piece of Boston and U.S. history, the Oyster House is a great place to visit. No worries if the kids don’t like seafood, there are children’s menus for both lunch and dinner that contain non-seafood items such as hamburgers, spaghetti and meatballs, grilled cheese and chicken tenders. Menu items range from about $12 to $20 for lunch and $20 to $30 for dinner (not including market price items). Although a little more upscale as far as price is concerned, The Union Oyster House is a ‘must stop’ for any seafood fan.
Hours of Operation
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10pm
(Union Bar open until midnight)
Location:
Union Oyster House
41 Union Street
Boston, MA 02108
617.227.2750
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Pizzeria Regina
There’s nothing better after a long day of sightseeing than some Boston brick oven pizza, and there’s no better place to get it than Pizzeria Regina. Located in the North End of Boston, it is a great stop for lunch or dinner while walking the Freedom Trail. Serving Boston since 1926, Pizza Regina is the staple of brick oven pizza in the North End. Specialty pizzas range from $15 to $19 dollars while make your own pizzas start at $15 and go up with every extra topping you add. If you are looking for a quick light meal with a taste you’ll never forget, be sure to stop into Pizzeria Regina’s.
Hours of Operation:
Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner
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Location:
Pizzeria Regina
11 ½ Thatcher St
Boston, MA 02113
617.227.0765
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Bickfords Grille
Known throughout New England as a ‘breakfast anytime’ family restaurant, Bickfords prides itself on being one of New England’s favorite breakfast spots. Their success has been so abundant that they have also added a lunch and dinner menu. But if you have kids that love to eat breakfast morning, noon and night, then this is the place for you! Serving American cuisine, in addition to breakfast you can enjoy salads, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, steak and much much more. With entrees ranging from $10 – $15, it’s an affordable place the whole family can enjoy no matter what time of day.
Hours of Operation:
Sun – Thurs: 7am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 7am – 12am
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Location:
Bickford’s Grille
75 Boston Pl
Boston, MA 02108
617.436.6520
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Boston is a huge city so there are many great family restaurants that you can choose from, however, taking history, location, cuisine and pricing, these are some of the best! No matter where you dine in Boston, you’ll be sure to have a wonderful experience!
