12 New Bars & Restaurants Now Open in Boston: Winter 2024

The weather may be cold, but Boston’s restaurant scene is heating up. Check out these newly opened local restaurants for wood-fired pizza, tropical cocktails, smoky BBQ, and more.  Want to wait for the hype to die down? Check out our roundups of the best pre-existing restaurants in <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-best-restaurants-bars-in-back-bay-boston/412988">Back Bay</a>, the <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/must-try-eateries-in-boston-s-south-end-2023/411252">South End</a>, <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-best-restaurants-bars-in-somerville/414041">Somerville</a>, and <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-best-restaurants-bars-and-coffee-shops-in-cambridge/421959">Cambridge</a>. by Celina Colby 1) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/blue-ribbon-brasserie/447661">Blue Ribbon Brasserie</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237285/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.001_ltqqcp.jpg"> Where: Kenmore Info: Located on the former site of Eastern Standard, Blue Ribbon Brasserie offers an eclectic menu ranging from French bistro classics to a pu pu platter, pierogies, and fondue.  2) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/d-w-french-a-stylish-french-brasserie-fenway/434032">D.W. French</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237285/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.004_rigjkp.jpg"> Where: Fenway Info: Chef Douglass Williams of the MIDA restaurants opened up a French brasserie in Fenway inspired by his days cooking in Paris. The classically designed space serves up French favorites and brunch.  [<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilykanphoto/">Photo</a> by @emilykanphoto] 3) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/szechuan-mountain-house-authentic-szechuan-cuisine-allston/447608">Szechuan Mountain House</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237285/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.003_mzqtit.jpg"> Where: Allston Info: This is the first Boston location of an award-winning Szechuan restaurant featuring local seafood and Instagram-friendly dishes like a crowd favorite pork belly hanging in strips over savory sauces.   4) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/june-bug-wood-fired-pizza-union-square/447609">june bug</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237285/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.002_r3ovi3.jpg"> Where: Somerville Info: This neighborhood restaurant features a wood-fired menu, so of course you’re going to see delicious pizzas but also tartare, crudo, carpaccio, and more. 5) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/hook-line-seafood-restaurant-and-market-seaport/447610">Hook + Line</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237286/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.005_k94fic.jpg"> Where: Seaport Info: Seafood is the name of the game at this restaurant and market, just steps from Boston Harbor. Taste locally sourced wood-grilled fish along with classics like the lobster roll.  6) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/moon-bar-craft-cocktails-light-bites-downtown/446653">Moon Bar</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1705688260/cocktail%20bars%20in%20boston/craft_cocktail_bars_in_boston.009_s3inmm.jpg"> Where: Back Bay Info: Moonbar serves up tropical-themed cocktails by bartender Jake Smith and light bites from the same chef who runs the acclaimed Mooncusser kitchen upstairs.  7) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/circus-cooperative-cafe-harvard-square/447611">Circus Cooperative Cafe</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237286/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.006_dxawrl.jpg"> Where: Harvard Square Info: This worker-owned and operated cafe serves up breakfast, lunch, and espresso beverages in a cozy cafe space. 8) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/somenya-soba-noodles-and-more-chinatown/447612">Somenya</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237286/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.007_tmvjug.jpg"> Where: Chinatown Info: Especially in the winter weather, nothing is cozier than a house-made soba or udon noodle. You can find both here as well as a robust sake menu.  9) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/sugar-factory-boston-restaurant-candy-store/447658">Sugar Factory</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237286/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.008_ttmqax.jpg"> Where: Downtown Info: If you like to take pictures of your food as much as you like to eat it, this is the spot for you. The dramatic cocktail list and maximalist space are all designed for photos, but they also offer an eclectic food menu.  10) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/wade-bbq/447659">Wade BBQ</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237357/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/neww.001_v8m6iv.jpg"> Where: Union Square Info: Wade BBQ dishes out what they call classic “Boston BBQ” which emphasizes a bold smoky flavor. Accent the meats with house-made sauces and classic sides like mac and cheese and mashed potatoes.  11) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/prb-boulangerie-south-end/447660">PRB Boulangerie</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237286/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.009_xoyzal.jpg"> Where: South End Info: The Petit Robert Bistro family opened a third PRB Boulangerie, this time in Boston’s South End. Here you can order sandwiches made on crispy, fresh baguettes and flaky focaccia, plus plenty of pan au chocolat.  12) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-lineup-new-food-hall-downtown-boston/446588">The Lineup Food Hall</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1707237287/new%20restaurants%20jan%202024/new_restaurants_.010_wdktph.jpg"> Where: Downtown Info: Boston’s latest food hall, designed by chef and restaurateur John Fraser, offers burgers, pizza, bowls, and other lunch and dinner options in the lobby of a new high-rise.

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