clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Memorial Day Weekend: Whole Animal Roasts, Chicken & Waffles, and More

From Monday dining to airport food.

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
Rachel Leah Blumenthal for Eater

Here are a few picks for Memorial Day dining (Monday, May 25). Stay tuned for updates, and hit up the tipline with any additional suggestions.

  • Centre Street Cafe (Jamaica Plain): Serving brunch 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Keep an eye out for raspberry doughnuts and a coffee cake-themed pancake. There will also be regular dinner service on Monday evening.
  • The Kirkland Tap & Trotter (Somerville): From 5:30 to 10 p.m., get a burger and a (pre-selected) beer for $16. Also available all day Sunday.
  • La Brasa (Somerville): Starting at 6 p.m. Monday, there will be wood-roasted lobster ($20) until 10 p.m. (or while supplies last), along with a variety of sides starting at $10 (potato salad, grilled sausage, steamer clams, grits, and collard pie). From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be dollar oysters.
  • Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant (South Boston): Open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu includes dishes like huevos rancheros, blueberry pancakes, and spicy chicken & waffles.
  • Loyal Nine (East Cambridge): This brand new spot is hosting a lawn party from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring whole animals roasts, a raw bar, lawn games, and more. Tickets are $55 ($65 at the door, if space allows), which includes plenty of food. Beverages will be available for purchase.
  • Stephanie's on Newbury (Back Bay), Stephi's on Tremont (South End), and Stephi's in Southie (South Boston): Open for brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with "executive" mimosas and more. The patios are open on Newbury and Tremont.
Other ideas for the weekend:


La Brasa

124 Broadway, , MA 02145 (617) 764-1412 Visit Website

The Kirkland Tap & Trotter

425 Washington Street, , MA 02143 (857) 259-6585 Visit Website

Stephi's in Southie

130 Dorchester Avenue, , MA 02127 (617) 345-5495 Visit Website

Stephanie's On Newbury

190 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 617 236 0990 Visit Website

Stephi's on Tremont

571 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118 (617) 236-2063 Visit Website

Loyal Nine

660 Cambridge Street, , MA 02141 (617) 945-2576 Visit Website

Centre Street Cafe

669 Centre St, #A, Boston, MA 02130 (617) 524-9217 Visit Website

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

425 West Broadway, , MA 02127 (617) 765-8636 Visit Website