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Late-night eats

Late-night eats in Boston

Open late, real food after bars.

Example nights

Real Boston venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Oct 19.

Dinner at Felipe's Taqueria in Harvard Square, then Russell House Tavern in Riverside.

  • 01Felipe's TaqueriaHarvard Square · $
  • 02Russell House TavernRiverside · $$

Dinner at Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits in D Street / West Broadway, then F1 Arcade Boston.

  • 01Borrachito Taqueria & SpiritsD Street / West Broadway · $
  • 02F1 Arcade BostonD Street / West Broadway · $$

Dinner at South Street Diner in Leather District, then Tea-Do (Boston Chinatown) in Chinatown.

  • 01South Street DinerLeather District · $
  • 02Tea-Do (Boston Chinatown)Chinatown · $

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Anchovies

    South End · $

    Tiny, eclectic haunt drawing crowds for its menu of Italian favorites & late-night hours.

  2. 02

    Felipe's Taqueria

    Harvard Square · $

    Made-to-order Mexican food & Latin cocktails whipped up in a casual counter-serve eatery.

  3. 03

    South Street Diner

    Leather District · $

    24-hour diner with fried chicken eggs benedict, Boston Creme pancakes, chorizo hash — staff treats newcomers like regulars.

  4. 04

    New Republik

    Inman Square · $$

    Darts, late-night nachos, and a bourbon list — the successor to a Mass Ave institution, still packed on Mondays.

  5. 05

    Ward 8

    West End · $$

    Pre-show spot near North Station: solid burgers and wings, $5 beers, cocktails that deliver. Stays open late.

  6. 06

    Franklin Cafe

    South End · $$

    Late-night hangar steak and cocktails in the South End. Mussels, duck confit quesadilla, bar seats without reservations — the place that's still open at 11.

  7. 07

    Barcelona Wine Bar

    Brookline · $$

    Spanish tapas and wine in a cozy room where servers actually explain things — paella takes time, but it's worth it.

  8. 08

    The Kenmore

    Fenway–Kenmore · $

    Wings, burgers, Cajun fries — close to Fenway without the scene. Kitchen stays open late, staff actually cares.

  9. 09

    Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits

    D Street / West Broadway · $

    Fresh tacos ($5–6), well-made cocktails, speakeasy bar in back — late night, actual good service, Daniel's your guy.

  10. 10

    Tasty Burger

    West Fens · $

    Juicy burgers, craft beers, onion rings until late — the kind of place you end up at after a show with six friends and no regrets.

  11. 11

    Boston Burger Company

    Harvard Square · $$

    Inventive burgers, imaginative toppings & signature sauces served in vibrant, cozy quarters.

  12. 12

    MAGURO Sushi Thai Ramen

    Coolidge Corner South Side · $$

    Sushi, Thai, ramen under one roof — late-night authentic Thai food on weekends, fresh nigiri, crab fried rice. Casual and easy.