A fan takes a photo outside TD Garden prior to Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. — TD Garden.

Where to Eat in and Around Boston’s TD Garden

Chow down, then watch the Celtics in the playoffs

by Erika Adams and Terrence Doyle Updated Apr 17, 2023, 12:49pm EDT

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by Erika Adams and Terrence Doyle Updated Apr 17, 2023, 12:49pm EDT

There are many excellent places to eat in the general vicinity of the TD Garden — home to the legendary NBA and NHL teams, the Boston Celtics and the Boston Bruins — but you’re trying to get to your seats on time, and so the general vicinity won’t do. Here’s where to eat in the Garden’s immediate surroundings, so you can properly devour a meal and still get to the game on time.

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Alcove

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Alcove’s focus on the New England coast means lots of seafood — try some local oysters or clams, or an entree such as the Old Bay-crusted hake — but the availability of dishes like burgers and roasted half chickens means there’s something for everyone at this classy West End spot.

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

(617) 248-0050

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Ducali

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Located on the outskirts of the North End — and still within sightline of TD Garden — is Ducali, a charming Roman-style pizzeria that has been slinging pies for over a decade. Pair the pizza with a pint from a respectable lineup of New England beers on tap.

289 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

(617) 742-4144

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Four pizzas on metal circular serving trays laid out on a table. — Pizzas at Ducali.

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A&B Kitchen • Bar

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Head to A&B to fuel up on fried chicken sandwiches, wings, pasta, potato skins — all the sustenance needed for a full two hours of screaming in the stands at the game. Or, stop by afterwards: The restaurant is open ‘til 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

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115 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

(857) 449-2251

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Tasty Burger

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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.

1 Nashua St, Boston, MA 02114

(617) 425-4444

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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

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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 game.

120 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

(617) 263-0404

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Hub Hall

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TD Garden’s food options improved dramatically with the opening of Hub Hall, a food hall adjacent to the stadium, in 2021. There’s Apizza, from Mida chef Douglass Williams; Greco, the fast-casual Greek shop from the same folks behind popular Back Bay spot Krasi; Cusser’s, the laid-back offshoot of upscale seafood spot Mooncusser, and a whole lot more.