Guidebook for Somerville
Drinks & Nightlife
Best selection of beers in Davis Square; no national brand here! There's generally about 30 on draught to choose from; many are local. The food is upscale comfort/pub; my favorite are the soft tacos!
44 residents recomanen
Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland AveBest selection of beers in Davis Square; no national brand here! There's generally about 30 on draught to choose from; many are local. The food is upscale comfort/pub; my favorite are the soft tacos!
I'd almost call this a theme bar. It's supposed to be reminiscent of old Speakeasy. The bartenders know their stuff and can easily come up with inventions according to your needs.
68 residents recomanen
Saloon
255 Elm StI'd almost call this a theme bar. It's supposed to be reminiscent of old Speakeasy. The bartenders know their stuff and can easily come up with inventions according to your needs.
The bar is ok and the beer selection is so-so. The food here is not very good, especially brunch.
Orleans Restaurant
65 Holland StThe bar is ok and the beer selection is so-so. The food here is not very good, especially brunch.
This is one of those places that I remember people stumbling drunk out of as a kid and so I have never set foot in there. It's a total Dive Bar, so if you're into that, this place is for you!
12 residents recomanen
Sligo Pub
237 Elm StThis is one of those places that I remember people stumbling drunk out of as a kid and so I have never set foot in there. It's a total Dive Bar, so if you're into that, this place is for you!
Irish Pub that has a faithful following. There's sometimes life music. The food is pub food and middling in quality. Beer selection last time I went was so-so.
57 residents recomanen
The Burren
247 Elm StIrish Pub that has a faithful following. There's sometimes life music. The food is pub food and middling in quality. Beer selection last time I went was so-so.
Food Scene
The bar is rather nice and the selection of beers is usually pretty good. The food is *mostly* good but in the upper end of moderate.
30 residents recomanen
Foundry On Elm
255 Elm StThe bar is rather nice and the selection of beers is usually pretty good. The food is *mostly* good but in the upper end of moderate.
This is NOT your typical pizza joint. Reservations are a good idea. Boasts the only place around with a pizza certified by the Neapolitan Pizza Authority. Crust is amazing.
64 residents recomanen
Posto
187 Elm StThis is NOT your typical pizza joint. Reservations are a good idea. Boasts the only place around with a pizza certified by the Neapolitan Pizza Authority. Crust is amazing.
This place is a Davis Sq. Landmark. Lines form daily to get it at night. It's Southern BBQ and, frankly, I don't like it, but so many people do, there most be something there!
88 residents recomanen
Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StThis place is a Davis Sq. Landmark. Lines form daily to get it at night. It's Southern BBQ and, frankly, I don't like it, but so many people do, there most be something there!
Another fixture in Davis Square that's been here forever! And another place that you couldn't pay me to eat at. The pizza is ok and the prices are cheap; mostly caters to a college crowd.
13 residents recomanen
Mike's Food & Spirits
9 Davis SquareAnother fixture in Davis Square that's been here forever! And another place that you couldn't pay me to eat at. The pizza is ok and the prices are cheap; mostly caters to a college crowd.
Not bad Indian food, lousy service. It's the best of what we have for Indian in Davis, though. Lunch buffet is cheap.
11 residents recomanen
Diva Indian Bistro
246 Elm StreetNot bad Indian food, lousy service. It's the best of what we have for Indian in Davis, though. Lunch buffet is cheap.
This place is fun and is a converted (and still functioning) bowling alley. Weekend days it's full of screaming kids though. Bar is cool at night and so are the bartenders. Pizza is good.
74 residents recomanen
Flatbread Company
45 Day StThis place is fun and is a converted (and still functioning) bowling alley. Weekend days it's full of screaming kids though. Bar is cool at night and so are the bartenders. Pizza is good.
Many people love this place and the atmosphere is nice. Coffee is not bad. Good sandwiches. They are gay friendly but god help you if you get in line while talking on a cell phone.
90 residents recomanen
Diesel Cafe
257 Elm StMany people love this place and the atmosphere is nice. Coffee is not bad. Good sandwiches. They are gay friendly but god help you if you get in line while talking on a cell phone.
The only Mexican place in Davis Square and a very good one at that. Don't go here for typical Tex-Mex. The bar side is MUCH nicer than the restaurant and is a new expansion.
71 residents recomanen
The Spirit Bar
219 Elm StThe only Mexican place in Davis Square and a very good one at that. Don't go here for typical Tex-Mex. The bar side is MUCH nicer than the restaurant and is a new expansion.
A vegan/veggie place that does sandwiches, soups and smoothies. Not the friendliest people, but ingredients are high quality. Sandwiches are hit or miss and smoothies are good.
11 residents recomanen
Blue Shirt Cafe
424 Highland AvenueA vegan/veggie place that does sandwiches, soups and smoothies. Not the friendliest people, but ingredients are high quality. Sandwiches are hit or miss and smoothies are good.
This is supposed to be Tibetan food but I can't tell the difference between what they serve and Indian. Seems to be very popular; might be worth a second try.
12 residents recomanen
Martsa On Elm
243 Elm StThis is supposed to be Tibetan food but I can't tell the difference between what they serve and Indian. Seems to be very popular; might be worth a second try.
This place serves the greasiest pizza you'll ever eat. I stopped going years ago and I don't really recommend it.
Cristo's Pizzeria
233 Elm StThis place serves the greasiest pizza you'll ever eat. I stopped going years ago and I don't really recommend it.
A falafel place where you assemble your own sandwich. I'm generally opposed to having to build my own food; I'd stay home for that. However, the falafel seems good, though I'm no expert.
24 residents recomanen
Amsterdam Falafelshop
A falafel place where you assemble your own sandwich. I'm generally opposed to having to build my own food; I'd stay home for that. However, the falafel seems good, though I'm no expert.
Essentials
Dave's makes fresh pasta in house and I would recommend it for sandwiches; they are big and hearty! They use very good ingredients.
58 residents recomanen
Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland StDave's makes fresh pasta in house and I would recommend it for sandwiches; they are big and hearty! They use very good ingredients.
This place has a lot of imported Italian items. Do not buy anything from the back shelves, it's all expired goods. The fresh stuff can be very good.
Sessa's Cold Cuts & Italian
414 Highland AveThis place has a lot of imported Italian items. Do not buy anything from the back shelves, it's all expired goods. The fresh stuff can be very good.
Everything Else
The first yogurt bar to Davis and a PinkBerry wannabe. They have some nice flavors and the yogurt tastes like yogurt (it's sour). Price climbs very quickly with topping and is sold by weight. Not bad.
12 residents recomanen
iYo Cafe
234 Elm StreetThe first yogurt bar to Davis and a PinkBerry wannabe. They have some nice flavors and the yogurt tastes like yogurt (it's sour). Price climbs very quickly with topping and is sold by weight. Not bad.
Davis' Historic Landmark Theater/Cinema. They actually serve beer here that you can take into the theater. It's a good choice and often has events happening. Summertime they serve cheap ice cream.
147 residents recomanen
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareDavis' Historic Landmark Theater/Cinema. They actually serve beer here that you can take into the theater. It's a good choice and often has events happening. Summertime they serve cheap ice cream.
Second hand clothing/Consignment. Not my cup of tea, but I've had guests RAVE about it.
18 residents recomanen
Buffalo Exchange
238 Elm StSecond hand clothing/Consignment. Not my cup of tea, but I've had guests RAVE about it.