If you've got traditional American fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Boston eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for corned beef hash, meatloaf, grilled Atlantic salmon and other American favorites.
Evergreen Eatery
154 Green St., Jamaica Plain
Evergreen Eatery is a breakfast and brunch spot in Jamaica Plain. It's split into a coffee shop that serves Blue Heron coffee, smoothies and pastries, and a full-service diner.
The diner has hearty American breakfast fare like corned beef hash, pancakes and omelets, but also elevated options like avocado toast with salmon and caviar. Lunch brings salads and sandwiches including the salmon burger, grilled cheese on sourdough and a veggie burger.
Evergreen Eatery's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of four reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
G N., who reviewed the new spot on July 15, wrote, "We've been to the cafe probably seven times already and to the diner once. The coffee and iced teas are excellent. The cookies are amazing, and my vegan friend is so happy they have vegan options."
Yelper Jennifer C. added, “Another dog-friendly restaurant patio, hooray! Came here on a Saturday morning and sat down for breakfast. Collectively, we ordered three juices, hot and iced coffee, avocado toast, pancakes, make-your-own omelet and breakfast wrap. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented."
Interested? Stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. Evergreen Eatery's restaurant side is open from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays), and the cafe side is open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily.
Johnny's Takeaway
168 Spring St., West Roxbury
Another spot for American food, Johnny's Takeaway is helmed by longtime Boston chef Johnny Burke (The Butcher Shop, Belly Wine Bar), whose goal is to provide "access to delicious ready-to-eat meals for busy folks and families," the business explains on its website.
As the name suggests, it's takeout only at Johnny's, with orders coming in recyclable fiber containers. Order ahead online from weekly menus released on Sundays, or stop in for a grab-and-go container from the in-store cooler.
Recent menu items have included pan-seared salmon with bulgur and cauliflower pilaf, a turkey and zucchini burger, and a shrimp bowl with buckwheat noodles and house pesto.
With a five-star rating out of 12 reviews on Yelp, Johnny's Takeaway has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Alex M. wrote, "I bought a few meals for my team at work and everyone was blown away. The turkey burger is unbelievable and the Brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked. I can confidently say that they have the best fried chicken I have ever had."
Erin B. noted, "It tastes fresh and oh so yummy. I love that all of the chef's ingredients are listed on the meal containers themselves. No mystery ingredients. Good, clean food."
Johnny's Takeaway is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekdays. (It's closed on weekends.)
Rebel's Guild
200 Stuart St., Bay Village
Rebel's Guild is a Revolutionary War-themed restaurant, complete with cannon, adjacent to the Revere Hotel.
There is a breakfast buffet, where eggs are cooked to order, or go with menu items like scrambles, French toast or steel-cut oatmeal. Lunches include sandwiches like the lobster roll, grilled portobello wrap and the Revere Burger with bacon, fried egg and spicy mayonnaise.
Come dinnertime, you'll see entrees like grilled Atlantic salmon, meatloaf and the South Shore Dinner of lobster, mussels, shrimp and cod with corn and potatoes. Wine, beer and cocktails are also available.
Rebel's Guild is off to a promising start with a current rating of four stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Raymond L., who visited the restaurant on July 7, wrote, "Our server was awesome and attentive. The cornbread was amazing. However, my fiancée's pasta dish was just average at best as well as my lobster fritters."
And Jacqueline N. noted, "They did such a great job with the renovation of the old Emerald Lounge space, it's now a relaxing, hip restaurant space. The biggest thing that was so noticeable was that the staff were so attentive and friendly. ... I have to say they did a great job with drinks because they are creative and tasty!"
Rebel's Guild is open from 6:30 a.m.–midnight on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 6:30 a.m.–1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
