lunch in Boston

[ScottySkis]

I probably going to the Freedom Festival http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2013/05/17/legalize-marijuana-massachusetts-rally/ ( Rally to legalize my favorite plant )this Saturday in Boston and bringing my road bike just wondering if people here recommend a nice not expensive place for me to eat something that represents Boston, like Cheesesteak is Philly thing.

Also anything that is a must see and free I welcome all recommendations.

 

[Puck it]

Lobsta, Lobsta Roll, Clam Chowda or any other seafood. The Freedom Trail is free and you can ride it but with a lot of traffic.

 

[deadheadskier]

well the Lobster Roll is probably Boston's answer to the Philly Cheese Steak.

Neptune Oyster probably has the consensus best Lobster Roll in town, but it's pricey. James Hook has a good value roll. You can get a large for like $18. Make sure you request the bun toasted.

I hear the ShuckinTruck also has a good roll.

http://www.shuckintruck.com/

 

[deadheadskier]

For taking a bike ride in the city, I'd recommend the Esplanade

 

[Nick]

It's not really mainstream Boston but it's like $6 or $7 and you can get this great Chilean sandwhich near downtown crossing at this place Chacarero. When I used to work in Boston I used to go for lunch pretty frequently. It's delicious. The place always had a huge line at lunch.

http://www.chacarero.com/

 

[dmw]

Chacarero is one of the best recommendations anyone could give; unfortunately I believe they're closed on weekends.

 

[Nick]

Chacarero is one of the best recommendations anyone could give; unfortunately I believe they're closed on weekends.

Good catch! I didn't know that.

 

[ScottySkis]

Chacarero is one of the best recommendations anyone could give; unfortunately I believe they're closed on weekends.

And I was thinking if going to this place sounds good and cheap, why close on weekend, I would think restaurant makes most money on weekend.

Thanks for suggestions everyone, I know this festival is near Harvard such a beautiful college and campus.

 

[ctenidae]

I think the festival is on the Commons, which is across the river from Harvard, so not all that close. If it is near Harvard, then I recommend a burger at RF O'Sullivans in Sommerville (http://www.rf-osullivan.com/) for a tasty burger. Dial-A-Pizza is a great $5 pie, too.

 

[deadheadskier]

If you're near Harvard, then I would go for Charlie's Kitchen. Double Lobster Roll for real cheap, like $13.

Another institution in Harvard is Mr. Bartley's burgers.

 

[ScottySkis]

If you're near Harvard, then I would go for Charlie's Kitchen. Double Lobster Roll for real cheap, like $13.

Another institution in Harvard is Mr. Bartley's burgers.

Thanks yes it is close to Harvard, and as much as I love great burgers I have those all the time. I will definitely check out this lobster roll place sounds perfect thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Geoff]

The Barking Crab on Fort Point Channel is a major touron lunch spot. It perfectly represents Boston cuisine... bad and somewhat overpriced fried seafood.

If I'm picking for a Boston lunch, I'll go with Chinatown Dim Sum every time since I otherwise have little access to it. Hei La Moon to the east of the arch/pagoda and China Pearl a block into Chinatown upstairs on Tyler Street are the best options with carts and lots of selections. Hei La Moon has two levels of banquet hall-sized dining rooms and a parking garage above that discounts the parking. China Pearl feels more family style Chinese. The Dim Sum quality at China Pearl is usually a little better but the bigger room at Hei La Moon means you don't have to wait in a long line.

 

[dmw]

Scotty, I'll be at the rally at some point - playing in one of the bands performing. We're called Never Got Caught, playing before Tree at around 4:30.

 

[ScottySkis]

Scotty, I'll be at the rally at some point - playing in one of the bands performing. We're called Never Got Caught, playing before Tree at around 4:30.

Cool cant wait to see your group and be with a hole bunch of like minded people.

 

[bvibert]

So, how was lunch?

 

[ScottySkis]

So, how was lunch?

It was good lunch I put up report later, took off from work Today so biking and hoping the rain stays away.

 

[ScottySkis]

Boston is very beautiful and clean small city. It was at Boston Commons but I got the lobster roll some place it was good. I didn't find the place that was recommended but I liked what I found. Got little lost driving around and ended up by the Redsox stadium very small and cool actually in heart if Boston. Music was awesome people hanging with Mary Jane everywhere. Lots of like minded people and it just ashamed to hear what some people had to go through because they prefer this miracle plant. It went on for Sunday but I left Saturday night. Hope next year we don't need the events because it becomes fully legal. ThAnks everyone who gave me advice.

 

[Nick]

Glad you had a good time in Beantown

 

[ScottySkis]

Glad you had a good time in Beantown

Thanks Nice Boston is one of ny favorite cities for sure.

 

[Bostonian]

Try working here daily and commuting here... I use to like it, and now I cannot wait to get back to the hinterlands of Acton daily.