Where will you be watching the
thousands of marathon runners participating in the 120th Boston
Marathon? The forecast for today calls for short-sleeves, sunscreen
and snacks!
Below is a guide of the ten best
restaurants for spectators to watch the marathon.
- Start your day at
The Pour House
on
907 Boylston St. If youre looking to stake out a spot near the
finish line, this home-style bar and grill will provide you all of
the classically prepared eggs, pancakes and French toast youll need
to triumph the six-minute walk to the races end - At the base of
Heartbreak Hill, an infamous down-hill stretch for marathoners,
sits Roggies sports bar on 365 Chestnut Hill Ave. A quaint
but lively space, it provides onlookers a break from outdoor action
for burgers, sandwiches and beer on tap. - For a swankier Monday
indulgence, check out the patio party at Fairsted Kitchen. With
lamb-sausage pitas and frozen Privateer Rum drinks, this
American-Middle-eastern restaurant offers the ultimate fanciful
finger foods to indulge in while looking down on the brave souls
who, at this point on 1704 Beacon St., have endured 23 miles. An
ice-cold, blended cheers to that! - Dillons is located at on
955 Boylston St. right on the finish line. Its beautiful,
floor-to-ceiling windows and fenced-in patio offer beer-drinkers
and run-spectators alike an opportunity to sip on craft beer and
watch the racers finish. With an all-American feel and crab cakes
to die for, dining here is undoubtedly more satisfying than
finishing the race. - Rated as one of the top sports
bars in Boston by
The Guide to the Good
Life, Jery
Remys in Fenway is the perfect place to kick up your
spectating-shoes and watch all the action on an oversized, flat
screen TV. With classic pub grub like Beef & Cheddar Sliders and
Traditional Wings, this American bar is the ideal retreat for weary
watchers in Kenmore Square. - For those in BC Eagle
territory,
White Mountain Creamery
on 19 Commonwealth
Avenueis the place to go for a
sweet mid-race treat. With homemade ice cream, thickly stirred
whipped cream and the wafting scent of heaven in a waffle press,
you cant go wrong with a good old fashioned cone of ice cream.
Spectators have to carb load too, right? - Back Bay spectators look no
further: Deuxave, an upscale,
Bostonian chic restaurant and bar located at 371 Commonwealth Ave,
is offering a la carte dishes such as Friend Clams, Shrimp
Cocktails and Duck Liver Pat from 11:00-4:00 reservations
encouraged. - No matter what time zone youre
from, Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks
in
Kenmore Square is sure to reorient you to the Bostonian lifestyle.
With creative cocktails, thundering crowd-noise and a coveted patio
space cozied right up to the races path, the Red-Sox-hotspot turned
Mara-Monday watering hole is sure to be packed. For your best
chance at a seat, be sure to arrive before the restaurants opening
at 7 a.m. - Not all Marathon Monday
breakfasts are created equal: Poes Kitchen at the Rattlesnake
will
open its doors at 10:00 for breakfast burritos and pasta plates
such as the lemon and kale pesto pappardelle. Beautifully decorated
and located on 384 Boylston St., it houses an outdoor patio and an
expansive bar. - Finally, after a long day of
on-looking, we recommend
Stephanies on Newbury for
the ultimate wind down experience. With sophisticated comfort food
and simply decorated dining space both indoors and out, this is the
place you want to end up. Head on over from Copley square or
Commonwealth Ave to feast on afternoon fare such as New England
Clam Chowder or Lobster Guacamole. You deserve it.