Lunch

Closest to 665 Commonwealth Ave

Fuller's BU Pub, 225 Bay State Road | $$
See also under Bars and Pubs

Noodle Street, 627 Commonwealth Ave |$
Friendly Thai restaurant, closed until July 15, 2024

BU Central trolley station

University Grill & Pizza,
712 Commonwealth Ave| $
Campus pizzeria with counter-serve Greek fare, burgers, subs, pasta & house made brownies.

Crispy Crepes Cafe, 714 Commonwealth Ave |$
Counter serve, Mediterranean fare

Beijing Cafe,
728 Commonwealth Ave | $
Classic Chinese fare is dished out (delivery is available) in this unassuming spot.

Nud Pob, 738 Commonwealth Ave| $
Quick, counter-serve pick for traditional Thai dishes, popular with lunchtime crowds.

Kenmore Square

Nagomi Izakaya, 631 Beacon Street | $$

Below it: Baan Ga, 636 Beacon Street | $
Modest Korean restaurant

Tsuru Ton Tan, 512 Commonwealth Ave | $$
Quality Japanese noodle place

Blue Ribbon Brasserie, 528 Commonwealth Ave (next to Commonwealth Hotel) | $$$
Traditional American

India Quality Restaurant, 484 Commonwealth Ave | $$
Reliable, well-established Indian restaurant.

Beacon Street near St Mary Street

Cafe Landwer, 900 Beacon Street (Audubon Circle) | $$
Israeli restaurant, pleasant environment

West of the BU Bridge

Life Alive, 888 Commonwealth Ave | $$
Vegetarian cafe, inventive menu, great ambiance.

Otto Pizza, 888 Commonwealth Ave
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Sunset Cantina, 916 Commonwealth Ave | $$
Mexican grill, belongs also in Bars and Pubs

Coffee and quick bites

Pavement Cafe,
736 Commonwealth Ave | $$

High-end coffee, espresso drinks & tea go with baked goods at this relaxed coffee shop.

Starbucks,
700 Commonwealth Ave (Warren Towers) | $$
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites, and WiFi availability.

Dinner

See also some of the lunch places.

Shu Da Xia Hotpot, 580 Commonwealth Ave | $$
Only for dinner

Sol Azteca, 914A Beacon Street | $$
Nice Mexican restaurant

Victoria Seafood, 1029 Commonwealth Ave | $$
Authentic Chinese

Brown Sugar Cafe, 1033 Commonwealth Ave | $$
Quality Thai restaurant

Deuxave,
371 Commonwealth Ave| $$$$
Celebration place crafting modern French & American meals in chic quarters with a fireplace & bar.

Asta, 47 Massachusetts Ave | $$$
Upscale New American fixed-price tasting-menu dinners served amid exposed brick in a simple setting.

Cafe Sauvage, 25 Massachusetts Ave | $$
Trendy Parisian style café-restaurant offering a modern French cuisine.

Newbury Street is full of restaurants.

Bars and pubs

Corner Tavern,
421 Marlborough St

Warm, wood-lined neighborhood pub with elevated, diverse comfort fare & lunch specials.

Dillon’s,
955 Boylston St | $$
A sprawling bi-level bar with a patio in a landmark building offers an extensive American menu & drinks.

The Dugout
722 Commonwealth Ave| $
Cheap, dive bar in the central part of Boston University campus. Great vibes and beer.

Joe’s On Newbury, 181 Newbury St | $$
Relaxed bar & grill chain offering a varied American pub-food menu.

The Lansdowne Pub,
9 Lansdowne Street
Dynamic Irish pub & live music venue featuring traditional bar fare, open-mike nights & live bands.

Cask’N Flagon,
62 Brookline Ave

Raucous, TV-packed sports bar with a long beer list, pub fare & views of Fenway from the patio.

Bill’s Bar and Lounge,
5 Lansdowne St 

Small bar & live-music venue attracts a young, energetic crowd with beers, DJs & local bands.

Fuller’s BU Pub,
225 Bay State Rd 

Located on the ground floor of the Dahod Alumni Center with a full service kitchen, and over 15 beers on tap. With an enclosed year round patio

Cornwall’s,
644 Beacon Street | $$
A
British Style pub with a pool table, darts, an outdoor seating area and plenty of beer and ale.

Solas Irish Pub,
710 Boylston Street | $$
A modern Irish Pub overlooking Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay, features indoor seating, Guinness pints, local craft beer, and comfort food favorites for lunch and dinner.

The Bebop,
1116 Boylston Street | $$

Upbeat hangout featuring frequent live music, plus an Irish pub menu, weekend brunch & cocktails

Bleacher Bar,
82A Lansdowne Street | $$
A unique bar beneath Fenway Park’s bleachers with beer and a view of centerfield