We were looking for viewing spots for the marathon and found Cityside. The inside was classic tavern high tops, tv's and plenty of stools at the bar. For lunch - we ordered Italian Egg rolls? and the Short Rib Grilled Cheese. The egg rolls were really good - reminiscent of Stromboli. The S-Rib grilled cheese we shared was excellent. Need to rethink the sharing part. They had good selection on tap - yay! Our server was prompt and friendly. Definitely worth returning to. read more

CitySide Tavern - Italian Egg Roll - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Came in with a large group, 6 people and were seated immediately upstairs. The waitress was very friendly and greeted us immediately. She was very attentive and friendly. I ordered the Eggs Benny for my entree as it was 2pm and this was available until 3pm. The wait for food was long but def worth it. My eggs Benedict were perfect. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection and the flavor was incredible. The home fries it came with was fresh, salty and flavorful. Absolutely incredible! Overall a great brunch! Every one else in our party enjoyed their meals as well. City side is a hit! Def coming back! read more

CitySide Tavern - Eggs benny - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Went to CitySide for brunch last week. Serves classic American food and brunch. This time I had the eggs Benedict for brunch. It came with a toasted English muffin and breakfast potatoes. Overall delicious. Good drink menu as well. Staff is very friendly. Lots of seating including a rooftop deck in the summer. Great place to watch a game. read more

CitySide Tavern - Brunch - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Absolutely an amazing place to eat. I had the Bavarian pretzel which was much larger than I thought it was one of the sides was a very spicy German mustard, which was excellent along with that. I had their Smashburger, which is also an amazing treat. The service is excellent as they Inform me of specials.. I don't drink, but they had white selection of alcoholic beverages to choose from along with a extensive beer inventory. Definitely am coming back. read more

Came here with a few friends and my girlfriend on a hot summer Friday night - I used to live in the Brighton area so I've passed it millions of times but never got around to trying it. We sat on the roof top balcony and the venue was really cool! Definitely the spot for some fun with friends. The service was really good as well, the waitress was attentive and followed through with our requests. They also let us come back in a few hours later to use the bathroom free of charge. Aside from the cool venue and exceptional service, we found the food itself to be just OK. To start, we ordered the Italian egg rolls, which were a bit misleading as we expected something like a Caprese egg roll, it was more like ham and spicy cheese. It was a flavor combination I've never experienced before. ordered the Cobb salad, one of my favorites, and it was pretty good and the chicken was cooked very well - but it didn't stick out to me. It was a bit bland as a salad. My roommate ordered a cheeseburger with fries and said it was just OK. My girlfriend's bowl was also just OK, not booming with flavor as a burrito bowl should. My roommate's boyfriend ordered the fish n chips where the fish was good and was fried in potato chips (awesome!), but the coleslaw was just sad. It didn't taste great and definitely wasn't made with enough love. I'll give it another shot just because I think they have some better options such as the nachos and buffalo chicken wrap, so I'll be back for those, and it was an enjoyable spot to hangout with friends! read more

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So a wild thing happened while I was here I ordered the buffalo mac and cheese with the fries chicken. Why they bring it to me with pork and I didn't notice until I ate a good portion of it I was wondering what where the chicken was but it's because they put pork in it and it didn't taste like chicken and so when I mixed it up I realized that it was pulled pork so now I'm now consumed pork. Nothing I can do about it I guess but man all they took was attention to detail. They said the kitchen was really busy, so they mixed up the order. Their mistake is going to make me sick for the next 48 hours. But I get it "they were busy". Fish tacos are really good tho, and they have a lot on the menu. They have a balcony seating and the decor and ambiance is nice. They have a great drink list. Takes a while to get seen when you sit, but it gives you enough time to decide what you want. read more

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So I wanted to revisit my review from the other day my friend and I were pretty sick all night and into the next day from sharing the Italian spring rolls they tasted delicious but obviously were using something that was bad read more

CitySide Tavern - Fish and chips was delicious. Coleslaw was good and it was a nice portion. - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Easy place for some bar food! Love their buffalo chicken caesar wraps! trivia night on Wednesday's is fun read more

CitySide Tavern - Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Truffle Fries - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Trivia was super fun! Drinks are kind of on the expensive side. Menu looks great, but decided not to order food after seeing everyone at my table get theirs. Burger looked super rare. read more

Cityside Tavern is located near Boston College in Cleveland Circle. The service is impeccable and very friendly. Restaurant was clean and decor has exposed brick with industrial design elements. I decided to sit upstairs at the bar and LIZ was my bartender and server. She was so knowledgeable of the menu and had great drink recommendations. I tried the AÇAÍ LATER & the EXECUTIVE MIMOSA. I ordered the Avocado Toast because I'm watching my girlish figure LIZ told me the portions of the plates were big so I didn't want to eat a lot. My friend ordered pancakes, eggs and home fries . We both cleaned the plate ! I hope you this place We loved it read more

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Had brunch there this morning, the breakfast sandwich is AMAZING! Large portions and very filling. Service was great, our waitress made sure we got our food and drinks timely. read more

CitySide Tavern - Breakfast sandwich and mimosa - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I've now gone twice in the past 4 days. I'd describe Cityside as classic pub food meets good music and indoor/outdoor restaurant vibes. My order a few days ago (not pictured): I got the fried chicken sandwich with fries and a black berry downeast. Exactly what I needed to fulfill my chicken sandwich craving as well as a solid berry downeast flavor on tap coming in clutch to sip on while chatting with friends. Awesome music. They've got 90's rock and alternative music on repeat. Needless to say we had a blast. 4 days later: I ordered nachos and a mimosa. My boyfriend got Buffalo tenders and a mimosa. We both loved our meal and left the place full. The mimosas were perfect on a warm Sunday morning. The highlight this time around was definitely the seating situation. Now that their outdoor patio is open (after having been under construction for a couple years I wanna say), we were able to enjoy a stunning view of Cleveland Circle as we sat on the second floor while enjoying our meals and drinks. read more

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This place is the same old , but good . I came here in college many times over and now as a working adult. Love the vibe . The music is alternative . Indoor and outdoor seating , weather permitting. Very neighborhood friendly vibe . The food is good and prices are reasonable. The staff is always nice, for the most part . Parking is difficult but manageable. I recommend this place for a good meal or to have drinks with friends . Either or you can't go wrong ! read more

I had such a good time here! I went specifically to check out the rooftop and it was so cute. There is a little parking lot here that uses paid meters but it's free after 6, so that made things nice and easy. The roof is first come first served, but my party of 2 was seating right away. The roof tables were almost full at 8pm on a Friday. I got the strawberry rum cocktail and it was very tasty! I also enjoyed the sweet potato fries. Overall great experience read more

CitySide Tavern - Strawberry rum cocktail - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

If you don't know about Cityside, it's a cozy American pub vibe with trivia on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays and are open late on weekends! I am not lying when I say I've been to Cityside over 10 times and that number keeps rising. It's perfect for just drinks, brunch, lunch, or dinner. I will say, sometimes the service can be inconsistent as it gets harder when they're busy (which makes sense). Cityside has lots of drink options (especially beer) but don't miss out on the food! For dinner we got the ahi tuna tower, steak fajita bowl, and a limited-edition summer salad! The ahi tuna was fresh and I loved the concept of the tower. The sauce was very garlicky and was a bit strong but loved the rest of the topping. Steak fajita bowl is a favorite- comes with steak, beans, corns, avocado, etc and the steak is very tender and seasoned well! I don't usually order salads but knowing that it's a *limited* edition bowl, I had to try! It came with kale, strawberry, and I added steak. It was so refreshing with bright flavors, perfect for ending the summer. Definitely make your way over to play some games and great food! (side note, I'm also a huge fan of the buffalo chicken dip read more

CitySide Tavern - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Finally after visiting Boston over the past 4 years I made it to City Side. Past is a couple of times and the vibe was so alive. People laughing eating and drinking. They have inside seating as well as rooftop and curbside. Full bar as well. We had a Pesto Tomato with Burrata salad and it was fantastic. The quesadillas were fantastic. Service was very good as well. This is a fun clean place with several TV's to take in a game read more

CitySide Tavern - Quesadillas - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

was yummy! already left a review about this place. food here is absolutely incredible worth trying read more

CitySide Tavern - Chicken Little Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Great Beer and food! Late night! Love the vibe! Cityside Rooftop! Love it! Such great times,Great people! read more

Only come here for the buffalo chicken dip. Staff is incredibly rude ALWAYS. As a BC alumn I am flabbergasted that they treat students, adults, the elderly, and disabled this way. Sorry that I just want to get lit. Food and drinks good. Staff beyond bad. Fire everyone. read more

Came here for lunch when the Pats were playing, definitely a good spot for just its sound systems alone (sit upstairs if not here for the game, it gets loud downstairs by the big screens). We got the street nachos (one of the only spots we've been to where they really load the nachos up with toppings). Chip to toppings ratio was a 10/10. I'm usually not a pancakes girl, but the Cinnabon pancakes were some of the fluffiest I've had, needless to say, will be back. read more

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We recently ate at Cityside tavern. The food was delicious and the service very attentive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a casual fun place to eat. read more

Very kind staff in a cool environment. 2 floors of seating and a patio. Food is above average as far as taverns go. 22/30

It's always a great time at Cityside! Especially with Jessica as your server, Chad as your bartender, and Ed running the ship. Great food and even better service. The place to be in Brookline on any night! read more

Went a couple of weeks ago with friends to watch the first BC game of the season. Our server, Jenna, was amazing and attentive. Food was great and we will definitely be returning soon. read more

I came here for brunch with a friend. We had a reservation but it wasn't super busy when we went. I got the breakfast tacos which were really good! I would highly recommend this dish if you're like me and can never decide between sweet and savory for brunch. This is a good mix of both. read more

Went again for brunch this weekend. I love their options and we asked if they could prepare something not explicitly on the menu and they did no problems at all. The server was super nice and helpful as well. read more

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Horrible experience here being served by Cora felt like she hated her job and every question we asked was annoying her more. Get a better attitude or a different job then. Never coming back here. read more

Food (3) was fair...not particularly tasty but the fries were good. Service (1) from Jack M was non-existent. I should have known we were in trouble when he first came to the table and said "I'm Jack and I'll be taking your order". That was 100% accurate because after he took the order we never saw him again until he brought the check. Never checked back. Never offered another drink. Never offered dessert. Oh well... read more

What a fun little spot! I've come here after games, for trivia night (rip their trivia is kind of tough but still fun), and just for fun vibes! It's such a cool go to spot that has good food from their short rib sandwich to their nachos, and drinks that change with the seasons! I've tried many variations of the sangria, all that I can vouch for. Overall, a fun place to be especially if you're hanging with a big group of people! Will have to try their balcony seating area when the summer rolls around! read more

I am not usually one to leave reviews, but this place deserves it. It was so busy when my husband and I came in looking for a table and they seemed short staffed so we almost left, but the manager (I forget her name) reassured us that they were happy to take care of us. We watched this woman run around and up and down the stairs, answer so many calls calls, and generally take care of everything so seamlessly. Our server Gary was amazing too and so patient. This staff really works so well together which you don't often see. This was teamwork at its finest. Thank you Gary and manager (I really wish I could remember her name but she was a nice red head) for the delightful experience. Very well oiled machine you all have here! read more

We went here for dinner on Thursday night of the US Open week. It was close to where we were staying. If you're lucky, there is metered parking right out front. The menu is fair, they have a good variety of choices. One of us had the toasted cheese and tomato soup. Both were delicious. I had the steak salad. This had all the makings of a great salad had it not been drenched in dressing. The greens were very soggy. The steak was cooked perfectly. It comes with crispy tortilla strips and avocado. If I ordered this again, I would get the dressing on the side. I also ordered a margarita, it was OK, but the size was not proportional to the cost. Should have gone with a beer. It has outdoor seating, right in front, which was awesome on a beautiful night in Boston. read more

Landed in Boston hungry and found this place. It would have been a long wait being a Friday night but we got two seats at the bar (full service). Both my husband and I had burgers and drinks. Bartenders were great. Drinks made strong and well. I like my burger done a little more and they did just that when requested. Also being gluten free, I appreciated the gluten free bun and side Caesar salad (minus the croutons). Everything was yummy! Highly recommend. read more

This place has a cool environment, two floors, plenty of seating and plenty of TVs for sports. The drinks were phenomenal but the food is where I think this place fell short. My friend got a mile 22 burger which was cooked perfectly. It was juicy and flavorful. The side of fries weren't cooked all the way and came out cold. My friend didn't end up finishing those fires :/ My other friend got the Hot AF burger which was also done really well. Just as an FYI this thing is hot as in SPICY!! Muy caliente. They pack it with so many jalapeños you'll be breathing fire like khaleesis dragons in no time. The hot bird buff chick sandwich was great but spoiled by the lackluster tater tots. Wish the server would have told us they were 3 dollars extra. I didn't even end up eating them. We also got some Italian egg rolls which were different. All in all. I'd go back but I wouldn't get tots and I'd hope the fries improve. The sandwiches were great!!! read more

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nice casual place with a cute roof area for good weather. nothing too special, service was okay, but food was good and prices aren't too high. my mac and cheese was great and also made leftovers for another meal which is always lovely read more

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I had a cheeseburger. It tasted very good, as if it was smoked. Fries were excellent. My friend had non deep fried chicken wings. The sam Adams west (?) beer was excellent. I had a shot or two of Irish Cream. The bill was $60~. Bartender, he came to our table for the order. And the manager, friendly, she came over to ask about the food, and took the credit card. I'll be back for lunch, and I live close by/. read more

REALLY loved being at CitySide on Wednesday for trivia! Honestly, I would applaud for being the best atmosphere I've played trivia in. I truly respect how people will pause & listen to the question and are there to participate! We showed up at 7 to hopefully secure a table upstairs, since trivia is up there. We put our name in and luckily got a table for a cancellation. The service, menu, and prices are all worth it, too! Our waitress was incredible at introducing herself to every person, making sure we were ready to order or needed more time, and checking in often. I ordered the chicken quesadilla, and while it wasn't my favorite, I appreciated it for what it was. I will 100% be getting a burger next time because I spotted one going by and my mouth watered! Absolutely would recommend & cant wait for it to get warmer to enjoy the patio! read more

Great place to come lots of choices for food drinks. Her staff is very friendly. They have the barcodes for the menus lunch dinner breakfast drinks younger crowd, older crowd, family I'm very picky on where I go. I've been in four different states and I definitely recommend this place for almost everything on their menu drinks a great atmosphere is awesome and it's a Sunday. we're about to get a pomegranate Mojito, which I will be posting a picture of. read more

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It's your average tavern. Nothing was stellar and nothing was bad. I came in just after 6 PM to eat at the bar and kill some time before going to a friend's house in the area. The bartender was super friendly and got me a food menu right away. They were out of riesling, so I asked for rose and he let my try it first. A-ok. He gave me a good pour and took my order for a buffalo chicken wrap with waffle fries (they have regular, sweet potato and waffle as options). The food came out pretty quickly and was decent. Waffle fries were hot, but kind of tough - not really crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside like one would want. The buffalo chicken wrap was standard. I ate until I was full and wrapped up the rest. All in all - the service at the bar was friendly and quick. Wine pour was good, prices were standard and food was fine. I would come back. read more

CitySide Tavern - Buffalo chicken wrap and rose - Bars Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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CitySide is a great place for meat eaters, not so much for vegetarians unfortunately. As a vegetarian, I ended up just getting 2 eggs and Texas toast. Honestly the eggs and toast were great! Our server was amazing too. When things were taking a while (the restaurant was packed!) she was very sweet and checked in on my friend and I then quickly went to check the kitchen to make sure we got our food in due time. It's a very fun environment overall, it fits perfectly in the middle of all the boston colleges! read more

We are from Louisiana and very used to flavor-able foods! We have been in Boston for 20 days for our daughter's open heart surgery! This is hands down the best meal we have had so far!! The steak tips were delicious and the wings, even better!! We have a few more days here and we will surely be back for one more meal! Thank you! read more