Casual Bites in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of casual bites in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Half-off Sandwiches after 10pm

Half-off Sandwiches after 10pm

Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Half-price after dark

Sam LaGrassa's

Sam LaGrassa's

Downtown • $$

Legendary pastrami sandwiches

Live Music at Remnant Satellite

Live Music at Remnant Satellite Great Terrace

Wellington-Harrington • $$

local talent & craft brews

Willie’s

Willie’s

Beacon Hill • $$

Italian comfort, asian soul

How's Your Meat?

How's Your Meat?

West Roxbury • $$

Saucy BBQ with personality

Ciao Somerville

Ciao Somerville Hot right now

Powder House Square • $$

Wood-fired pizza & pasta

The Grove at the Lawn on D

The Grove at the Lawn on D

D Street / West Broadway

Outdoor drinks & food trucks

Gary's Pizza

Gary's Pizza

South End • $

Roman pizza & gelato

BABA SHAWARMA

BABA SHAWARMA

Downtown

One-sandwich obsession

Vermilion

Vermilion

Downtown • $$$$

Oysters & post-work cocktails

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$5 Tapas at Tasca

$5 Tapas at Tasca

Mon, Sep 21 · 4:00 PM

Brighton • $$

Energetic spanish tapas joint

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00 PM

Prospect Hill • $$

Cozy Italian-American bar

BOTTOMLESS STEAK FRITES

BOTTOMLESS STEAK FRITES

Sun, Sep 20 · 4:00 PM

East Cambridge • $$

Endless steak dinner

Bottomless Steak Frites at Batifol

Bottomless Steak Frites at Batifol

Sun, Sep 20 · 4:00 PM

East Cambridge • $$

French bistro feast

Bardo's Bar Pizza

Bardo's Bar Pizza

D Street / West Broadway • $$

Crispy bar pizza & brews

SJ's Restaurant

SJ's Restaurant

Leather District • $$$

Creative modern american

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Frequently asked questions

How are these casual bites in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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