Boston/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 13, 2020
Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Boston's Brighton neighborhoodEsperia Grill | Photo: Devon K./Yelp

Visiting Brighton, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Boston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a diner to a tapas restaurant.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Brighton, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Jim's Deli & Restaurant

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Topping the list is deli, diner, breakfast and brunch spot Jim's Deli & Restaurant. Located at 371 Washington St. (between Argus Place and Leicester Street.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 580 reviews on Yelp. Jim's Deli & Restaurant offers brisket, French toast, eggs Benedict and more.

2. Esperia Grill

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Next up is Greek spot Esperia Grill, situated at 344 Washington St. (between Academy Hill Road and Market Street). With 4.5 stars out of 440 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Esperia Grill serves up pork gyros, falafel wraps, baklava and more.

3. Energize

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Organic store and vegan spot Energize, which offers juices, smoothies and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 618 Washington St. (between Brackett and Bigelow streets), five stars out of 114 reviews. Energize has protein bowl salads, Super Nutrition smoothies, acai bowls and more.

4. Tasca Tapas Restaurant

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Tasca Tapas Restaurant, a tapas bar and Spanish spot that offers tapas and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 935 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1612 Commonwealth Ave. to see for yourself. On the menu, look for choripan, empanadillas de queso and paella Negra.


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