Graduation is slowly (okay, maybe not so slowly) creeping up on us, but before we all collectively begin panicking about entering the ‘real world,’ let’s talk about the most important part of any graduation weekend—THE FOOD.
Listen up, graduation could be your last chance to hit up all of the fabulous restaurants Boston has to offer, and it doesn’t hurt that your parents are paying. So, we’ve put together a handy little list of some of the best spots around the city so you don’t even have to think about it.
Around Campus
You just stepped off Nickerson, diploma in hand and are starving, but no one can make a decision on where to eat. Don’t worry, food is just a few steps away. Check out one of these joints to show your fam around campus and have a BU-centric meal.
Perfect for: Feeling classy, fancy drinks.
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528 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-532-9100
Mei Mei
Perfect for: Chinese fusion, making your parents feel hip
$$ 506 Park Drive
Boston, MA 02215
857-250-4959
Audubon
Perfect for: Seasonal eats, modern setting
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838 Beacon St,
Boston, MA 02215
617-421-1910
Back Bay
Famous for brownstones and hugging the Commons, Back Bay is a classic Boston area for both newcomers and seasoned Bostonians. Impress your parents with a nice walk around the park (swan boat, anyone?) then enjoy a nice dinner.
Papa Razzi
Perfect for: Eating all the carbs, prime location
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159 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
617-536-9200
Perfect for: Feeling artsy, funky bar
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100 Arlington St
Boston, MA 02116
617-457-8130
Perfect for: BBQ, family style
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1381 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215
617-266-1300
South End
The South End is one of our favorite spots in the city, chock-full of adorable little shops and dozens of killer restaurants, it was hard to narrow it down to just three! Tip: Head over sunday afternoon for South End Open Market @ SOWA and have lunch at one of the food trucks you’ve been meaning to hit up all of under-grad.
The Beehive, Photo by Sophie Clingan-Darack
Perfect for: Jazz brunch, ambiance
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541 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116
617-423-0069
Perfect for: French food, classy
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560 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02118
617-422-0224
Perfect for: Making parents feel hip, new-American
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1395 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
617-425-0200
North End/Downtown
Ah, the historic North End, known for Mike’s Pastry and unlimited Italian dining options. To make the decision of which to choose a little less overwhelming we’ve narrowed down the choices for you.
Mare
Perfect for: Seafood, people watching
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135 Richmond St
Boston, MA 02113
617-723-6273
Grotto
Perfect for: Italian food, cozy atmosphere
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37 Bowdoin St
Boston, MA 02114
617-227-3434
jm Curley
Perfect for: Comfort food, late dinners
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21 Temple Pl
Boston, MA 02111
617-338-5333
Cambridge
Just across the river lays Cambridge in all of its glory, every square in Cambridge is hipper than the next. Take a stroll around Harvard square to give your fam the Cambridge experience and then head over to one of these snazzy joints for dinner.
Russell House Tavern
Perfect for: Tavern atmosphere, creative cocktails
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14 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-500-3055
Perfect for: New England fare, farmhouse feel
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The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-5005
Border Cafe
Perfect for: Unlimited chips & salsa, funky atmosphere
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32 Church St
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-6100
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