If you find yourself in Boston for a convention, you won’t be disappointed by restaurants near the Boston Convention Center.
Whether you’re looking for some classic New England seafood, a welcoming Irish pub, or a fancy French bistro, Boston won’t steer you wrong. Best of all, all these spaces work well as event venues if you’re setting up a group meal.
Top picks for the best restaurants near the Boston Convention Center
Menton
Regarded as one of the nation’s top chefs and restaurateurs, Chef Barbara Lynch brings modern fine dining to Boston with Menton.
A James Beard-nominated restaurant, the menu features a mix of French and Italian selections. Try the Seared Scallops with pork belly, Vidalia onions, and spring peas. The Lamb Loin is another great option with gnocchi alla romana, chickpeas, and baby artichokes.
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar
Lolita Fort Point is located on the water in the bustling Fort Point neighborhood. With multiple semi-private options and a private lounge, it is the perfect venue for personalized group dining or a private cocktail party. If total exclusivity is required, a full buyout is available for over 300 guests. The Lolita Cocina and Tequila Bar menus offer a modern take on Mexican cuisine and an elevated dining experience.
Gather
Gather is a beautiful space in the Seaport District overlooking the Boston Harbor. Gather is able to host events for 10-25 guests within the restaurant or at the bar rail. They can also host events in the adjacent space, District Hall. The Private Dining Room in the Lounge at District Hall is perfect for social gatherings and cocktail parties for up to 150 guests. All of District Hall without Gather is available for events for up to 450 guests. District Hall can host an array of events, including weddings, breakfast brainstorming sessions, speaker series, all-day conferences, smaller meetings, cocktail receptions, and more. The hall has two large outdoor spaces (the Seaport Boulevard Patio and Gather’s Patio) as well as a coffee shop that can be converted into an upscale bar. Not only is District Hall a green space, but events in the space support the local non-profit Venture Cafe, which furthers the innovation and start-up community in Greater Boston. Food and drink from Gather’s kitchen and bar are available for any event. Options range from snacks and pastries for smaller meetings to plated meals and passed hors d’oeuvres for larger functions. For larger events, they will work with you to create a custom menu.
Rosa Mexicano
Rosa Mexicano opened its first New England location in Boston in May 2012 at 155 Seaport Blvd. This stunning restaurant combines Rosa's trademark authentic Mexican cuisine and stylish, festive atmosphere with Boston’s hospitality to offer a unique dining experience. With its bright colors, Mexican artwork, and fabulous food, all are sure to enjoy the style and tastes that are solely Rosa Mexicano. The vibrant spaces are designed for fiestas of all types, from large dinner parties and cocktail receptions to the most intimate of gatherings. Should you be planning an off-site event, they can create a distinctly Rosa Mexicano experience - even en su casa!
Tuscan Kitchen
In Italy, a true Artisan combines the simplicity of the freshest ingredients with time-honored scratch preparation. At Tuscan Kitchen, enter a world of regional Italian cooking where they proudly celebrate the culinary traditions from all over Italy. Join Tuscan Kitchen for dinner in their main dining, private events, cooking classes, wine tastings, and full-service catering!
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Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime is a modern American restaurant and lounge. With stunning settings, an impressive menu, and exceptional service, Ocean Prime is an ideal place to socialize, talk business, celebrate, and indulge. Located in the new 100 Pier 4 building in Boston’s bustling Seaport District. With a menu featuring the highest quality steak, seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and an award-winning wine list, they are committed to delivering an extraordinary experience to each and every Ocean Prime guest. Whether your event is private or semi-private, a birthday or a corporate event, the team at Ocean Prime will do everything possible to ensure a perfectly executed business meeting or social celebration.
Empire
Empire is an extraordinary 14,000-square-foot Asian restaurant and lounge located in the Seaport District in Boston, just steps from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The sleek, modern space is designed to give guests an old-world feel with a touch of Hong Kong mystery. Empire offers three stunning private dining rooms that can each seat up to 40 guests for dinner and can accommodate up to 50 for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Each room opens into the next to create one large and beautiful private event space with the capacity for 120 guests for a seated dinner and 180+ for a cocktail party. One room features a built-in hide-away bar, ideal for pre-dinner cocktail parties or cocktail style events.
Davio's
Davio’s private dining rooms are perfect for sit down dinners, meetings or presentations, and standing receptions.
Private dining rooms available for groups of 10 to 200 guests for a full service sit down dinner and up to 350 for wedding or corporate receptions. Rooms are also ideal for meetings, seminars, and presentations that require audio-visual or Internet access capabilities. Arrangements for the entire restaurant may be made.
Legal Sea Foods
Celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event at Legal Sea Foods. They customize every menu and finishing detail.
At Park Square, the private Heritage Room can accommodate 20 guests for a seated dinner, and 25 for a standing reception. The space features a large, flat-screen monitor for any audio-visual needs.
The 7500-square-foot main restaurant space is also available for semi-private events and full buyouts for larger groups up to 200+. This new space features a full wrap-around bar, open raw bar, expansive lounge and dining areas, as well as substantial patio dining along the bustling Park Plaza.
Harpoon Brewery and Beer Hall
The Harpoon Brewery and Beer Hall is a unique event venue, combining the atmosphere of a European beer hall with a modern, operating craft brewery. Guests can enjoy beer brewed on-site, fresh soft pretzels, behind-the-scenes tours of one of Boston's largest breweries and more.
Harpoon was founded on the idea of making great beers that brought people together. Over the 40 years of the company a lot has changed, but what has stayed the same is our love for brewing beer and enjoying it with friends!
Committee
Bring the spark and fun of a cocktail party to an event of any size at Committee. In the high-energy eatery by Boston’s waterfront, guests mix and mingle over Meze—a Mediterranean dining concept that encourages them to sample, share, and socialize. The Empire space heightens the high end yet eclectic vibe, with modern industrial design, a gleaming bar as center stage, an outdoor patio, and a vibrant scene where people constantly flow in and out, gathering at tables and chilling around the bar. Committee is available for seated dinners, as well as cocktail receptions with passedhors d’ oeuvres. The venue is available to reserve for your next special occasion, be it an anniversary, birthday party, corporate event, rehearsal dinner, or any other occasion you're looking to make special.
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