Where to Eat with Your Family in Boston: Commencement Weekend Dining Guide

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Where to Eat with Your Family in Boston: Commencement Weekend Dining Guide

Are you looking for the perfect dining spot during commencement? Check out our handpicked list of hidden gem restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Boston

May 11, 2023
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Commencement weekend is an exciting time, but let’s face it, finding the perfect dining spot can be overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you! We’ve handpicked some hidden gem restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that will make your weekend an unforgettable culinary experience. Say goodbye to typical, overcrowded eateries and hello to delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. Let’s dive in:

Breakfast

This is a brunch dish served at the restaurant Alden and Harlow in Harvard Square of Boston. The dish has an assortment of vegetables and egg and is finished with a yellow sauce.

Brunch at Alden and Harlow 

This Harvard Square spot is perfect for hosting big parties, thanks to its spacious capacity. Some famous brunch dishes at Alden and Harlow include the Pickled Corn Biscuit & Gravy, the NY Strip Steak & Eggs Benedict, and the Focaccia Egg Sandwich.

Photo Credit: @Aldenharlow on Instagram

This is a brunch dish served at the restaurant Little Donkey in Cambridge. The food is on a black plate and there is sliced chicken with an orange sauce and micro greens for garnish.

Brunch at Little Donkey

This restaurant, located on Massachusetts Avenue, is the perfect spot for a family outing in Cambridge. Whether you’re walking around on the esplanade or want to explore a different neighborhood, it’s a great place to take your family for a meal.

Photo Credit: @littledonkeyboston on Instagram

This is a photo of food served at Cafe Landwer in Boston. It is a breakfast dish with waffles, fruit, whipped cream, and other breakfast pickings.

Cafe Landwer

Cafe Landwer, which is located on Beacon Street, is a short walk from campus. This cafe is famous for its delicious shakshuka and offers a spacious outdoor seating area for customers to enjoy.

Photo Credit: @cafelandwerusa on Instagram

Lunch

This is a photo at Boston Sail Loft restaurant. Someone is holding their lobster roll and french fry plate in front of Boston Harbor. There are boats in the background and a few buildings.

Boston Sail Loft

This waterfront restaurant is walk-in only, but it’s worth the wait – it has some of the best lobster rolls in the city. If you’re exploring the downtown area, this is the perfect spot to grab a cup of clam chowder and one of their famous lobster rolls (served with butter on the side for an extra burst of flavor).

Photo credit: @Bostonsailloft on Instagram

This is a picture taken of the food served at The Daily Catch restaurant in Boston. The food is in a metal pan and it is quahogs and spaghetti in a red sauce with green garnish

The Daily Catch – Brookline

This restaurant is conveniently located right next to West Campus. With a walk-in-only policy, you can enjoy the spontaneity of dining out without the hassle of making reservations. Plus, the wait is always worth it for the fresh seafood and delicious pasta dishes served right from the pan.

Photo credit: @thedailycatch on Instagram

This is a sandwich from the restaurant called Flour Bakery + Cafe in Boston. This is a colorful sandwich that is cut in half and stacked on top of each other.

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Flour Bakery + Cafe has several locations around Boston, including a few that are conveniently located near campus, like the one on Erie Street. These locations are typically less crowded, making them the perfect spot for a quick and easy grab-and-go lunch. You can’t go wrong with their delicious salads and fresh sandwiches.

Photo credit: @flourbakeryandcafe on Instagram

Dinner

This picture is of a dish from a restaurant called Forcella in Boston. It is pan roasted duck breast that is on a white plate. It is sitting on a white table cloth with a glass of red wine and bread accompanying the dish.

Forcella – Boston’s North End

If you’re looking to take your family out to dinner in the North End, this spot is ideal. With a large outdoor space that accommodates large parties, it’s the perfect place to celebrate with your loved ones.

Photo credit: @forcellaboston on Instagram

These are an array of cuisines from the restaurant SRV in the South End of Boston. There are 7 different Italian dishes pictured, with bright colors in each dish.

SRV – Boston’s South End

This hidden gem is an Italian tapas-style restaurant located in the South End. Choose from one of their homemade pastas or made-to-order risottos for an authentic taste of Italy. Don’t forget to pair your food with an Italian-inspired cocktail or glass of wine.

Photo credit: @srvboston on Instagram

This is a dish from a restaurant called Woods Hill Pier 4 in the Seaport Neighborhood of Boston. The dish is on a black spotted plate. It is a scallops dish that sits on a yellow sauce.

Woods Hill Pier 4

This restaurant offers upscale dining options, perfect for this special weekend. It is located in the Seaport area. It is next to the Institute of Contemporary Art if you plan to take your family to a museum. It also has an ocean view. 

Photo credits: @woodshillpier4 on Instagram

Eat well and enjoy #BU2023’s Commencement Weekend! Congratulations seniors. Come back and enjoy Boston’s cuisine anytime.

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