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Where to Eat in and Around Boston’s TD Garden

Chow down, then watch the Bruins and the Celtics in the playoffs

by Terrence Doyle Apr 11, 2019, 9:41am EDT

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Your guide to pre-NHL and NBA playoff game dining

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by Terrence Doyle Apr 11, 2019, 9:41am EDT

The Celtics underachieved in the 2018-19 regular season; the Bruins overachieved in the 2018-19 regular season; both begin their journeys toward playoff glory this week. There are many excellent places to eat in the general vicinity of the TD Garden, but you’re trying to get to your seats on time, and so general vicinity won’t do. Here’s where to eat just next to — and inside — the Garden.

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Alcove

Alcove’s focus on the Massachusetts “farm coast” means lots of seafood — try some local oysters or clams, or an entree such as the whole branzino — but the availability of dishes like burgers and roasted half chickens means there’s something for everyone at this classy new addition to the West End.

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50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

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A wide shot of bar seating and tiered liquor bottles at a somewhat casual but polished restaurant — The bar at Alcove

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TD Garden: Frito-Lay Test Kitchen

This concession stand serves the jalapeño Cheetos waffle chicken sandwich you didn’t know you needed.

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100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

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TD Garden: North End Butcher

Nothing fancy here: sausages with peppers and onions and hot dogs, but done better than the average stadium version.

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100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

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TD Garden: Sal’s Pizza

The massive slices at Sal’s look like pennants. Grab a slice of pepperoni, and head to one of the many bars inside TD Garden offering local, juicy IPAs. (Juicy IPAs and pepperoni pizza are, weirdly, a near-perfect couple.)

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100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

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TD Garden: Taqueria

The carnitas tacos at Taqueria are surprisingly passable-to-very-decent. There are three to an order, and they are much bigger than tacos should be, so maybe share them with a friend.

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100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

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TD Garden: Lucky’s Chicken

This is a great spot if you’re feeding a bunch of hungry kids: Lucky’s offers a family bucket, which comes with 10 pieces of chicken and fries.

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100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

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TD Garden: Back Bay BBQ

Barbecue chicken, pork, and brisket sliders in a sports arena? Sure, why not!

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100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

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A&B Burgers

There are burgers at this new import from the North Shore — duh — but there are also other fun treats, like scotch eggs and chorizo mac and cheese.

115 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

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A&B Burgers

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Tasty Burger

Tasty Burger is Boston’s In-N-Out Burger. Tasty Burger is better than In-N-Out Burger. Eat a Big Tasty, and wash it down with a local beer or two.

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1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114

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Hands hold onto a cheeseburger from Tasty Burger, held aloft above more burgers and onion rings — Tasty Burger

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Tavern in the Square

If it’s crowd-pleasing apps and cheap beer you’re after, the West End location of location chain Tavern in the Square is a can’t-miss stop before a Celts game.

120 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

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Tavern in the Square West End

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Ward 8

Ward 8 offers a selection of salads and American bistro fare, like grilled salmon and steak frites. Have a fancy cocktail while you’re at it.

90 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114

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Ward 8

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Halftime Pizza

Halftime’s slices are big and greasy and perfect for padding the stomach before getting soused inside TD Garden during a playoff game.

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115 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

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Halftime Pizza

The Fours

The Fours is best known for being a Bruins bar, but it’s not all sticks and pucks at this Canal Street spot. Diners can enjoy a large menu, including classic New England seafood options like scrod, fish and chips, and broiled scallops.

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166 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

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The Fours

Beerworks

Beerworks has a varied appetizer menu — think poutine, spring rolls, flatbreads, and wings — and serves up its own brews. This is one of seven locations for the local chain.

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112 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

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Beerworks Brewing Co. West End Canal Street Boston — Beerworks

West End Johnnie’s

Head to West End Johnnie’s for appetizers like wings, fried calamari, mussels, and crab cakes. The West End staple recently expanded to Fenway, too.

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138 Portland St, Boston, MA 02114

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West End Johnnie’s

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Alcove

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

Alcove’s focus on the Massachusetts “farm coast” means lots of seafood — try some local oysters or clams, or an entree such as the whole branzino — but the availability of dishes like burgers and roasted half chickens means there’s something for everyone at this classy new addition to the West End.

Open in Google Maps

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

A wide shot of bar seating and tiered liquor bottles at a somewhat casual but polished restaurant — The bar at Alcove

TD Garden: Frito-Lay Test Kitchen

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

This concession stand serves the jalapeño Cheetos waffle chicken sandwich you didn’t know you needed.

Open in Google Maps

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

TD Garden: North End Butcher

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

Nothing fancy here: sausages with peppers and onions and hot dogs, but done better than the average stadium version.

Open in Google Maps

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

TD Garden: Sal’s Pizza

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

The massive slices at Sal’s look like pennants. Grab a slice of pepperoni, and head to one of the many bars inside TD Garden offering local, juicy IPAs. (Juicy IPAs and pepperoni pizza are, weirdly, a near-perfect couple.)

Open in Google Maps

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

TD Garden: Taqueria

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

The carnitas tacos at Taqueria are surprisingly passable-to-very-decent. There are three to an order, and they are much bigger than tacos should be, so maybe share them with a friend.

Open in Google Maps

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

TD Garden: Lucky’s Chicken

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

This is a great spot if you’re feeding a bunch of hungry kids: Lucky’s offers a family bucket, which comes with 10 pieces of chicken and fries.

Open in Google Maps

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

TD Garden: Back Bay BBQ

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

Barbecue chicken, pork, and brisket sliders in a sports arena? Sure, why not!

Open in Google Maps

100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

A&B Burgers

115 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

There are burgers at this new import from the North Shore — duh — but there are also other fun treats, like scotch eggs and chorizo mac and cheese.

115 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

A&B Burgers

Tasty Burger

1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114

Tasty Burger is Boston’s In-N-Out Burger. Tasty Burger is better than In-N-Out Burger. Eat a Big Tasty, and wash it down with a local beer or two.

Open in Google Maps

1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

Hands hold onto a cheeseburger from Tasty Burger, held aloft above more burgers and onion rings — Tasty Burger

Tavern in the Square

120 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

If it’s crowd-pleasing apps and cheap beer you’re after, the West End location of location chain Tavern in the Square is a can’t-miss stop before a Celts game.

120 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

Tavern in the Square West End

Ward 8

90 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114

Ward 8 offers a selection of salads and American bistro fare, like grilled salmon and steak frites. Have a fancy cocktail while you’re at it.

90 N Washington St, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

Ward 8

Halftime Pizza

115 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

Halftime’s slices are big and greasy and perfect for padding the stomach before getting soused inside TD Garden during a playoff game.

Open in Google Maps

115 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

Halftime Pizza

The Fours

166 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

The Fours is best known for being a Bruins bar, but it’s not all sticks and pucks at this Canal Street spot. Diners can enjoy a large menu, including classic New England seafood options like scrod, fish and chips, and broiled scallops.

Open in Google Maps

166 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

The Fours

Beerworks

112 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

Beerworks has a varied appetizer menu — think poutine, spring rolls, flatbreads, and wings — and serves up its own brews. This is one of seven locations for the local chain.

Open in Google Maps

112 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

Beerworks Brewing Co. West End Canal Street Boston — Beerworks

West End Johnnie’s

138 Portland St, Boston, MA 02114

Head to West End Johnnie’s for appetizers like wings, fried calamari, mussels, and crab cakes. The West End staple recently expanded to Fenway, too.

Open in Google Maps

138 Portland St, Boston, MA 02114

Visit Website

West End Johnnie’s

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