The best restaurants in Methuen
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Stachey's
RestaurantsEstablished pizza place known for classic & specialty pies, plus calzones & oversized subs.
Stachey's
RestaurantsG & Z Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsOld-school, counter serve featuring standard pies & slices, plus sandwiches & Mediterranean bites.
G & Z Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsNiki's Famous Roast Beef, Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsCasual, pizza-led eatery serving hot roast-beef sandwiches as well as wings, subs and steak tips.
Niki's Famous Roast Beef, Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsBlue House Family Pizza Salem
RestaurantsLongtime pizzeria known for roast beef sandwiches, pizza and subs.
Blue House Family Pizza Salem
RestaurantsKing's Subs & Pizza
RestaurantsCasual spot for pizza along with sandwiches such as steak and cheese, and salads.
King's Subs & Pizza
RestaurantsBalducci's Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsModern place with a wood-fired brick oven offering a wide menu of pizza & Italian comfort food.
Balducci's Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsBrothers Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills establishment preparing a variety of pizzas, plus sandwiches, salads & pasta.
Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsTaqueria estilo Jalisco
RestaurantsInformal Mexican eatery offering taco specialties, plus quesadillas and burritos.
Taqueria estilo Jalisco
RestaurantsVivacino
RestaurantsRelaxed, upscale-casual option offering Italian cuisine & a full bar with a large martini list.
Vivacino
RestaurantsPronto Pizza
RestaurantsPizza joint serving up a variety of pies including stuffed crust, plus subs, and chicken tenders, in a casual setting.
Pronto Pizza
RestaurantsAlex's House of Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsPizza, subs and other familiar eats served in a casual environment.
Alex's House of Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsBrado's Subs & Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria dishing up specialty pizzas, Italian subs, and other comfort food options.
Brado's Subs & Pizza
RestaurantsAmici's Pizzeria
RestaurantsFamily-run pizzeria serving pies and subs with gluten-free and take-out options.
Amici's Pizzeria
RestaurantsOakland Ave Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsPizzas, sandwiches, and other comfort eats are available from this informal eatery.
Oakland Ave Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsJim's Original Subs & Pizza
RestaurantsStandard, long-running pizzeria turning out New York-style pies, jumbo hot subs & classic pastas.
Jim's Original Subs & Pizza
RestaurantsChris' Famous Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-operated pizzeria dishing up pies, subs, and sandwiches for takeout and delivery.
Chris' Famous Pizza
RestaurantsBada Bing
RestaurantsPizza and other standards round out the menu at this low-key joint with a full bar and TV sports.
Bada Bing
RestaurantsMano's Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back takeout spot offering pizzas (including Greek), grilled sandwiches, wings and more.
Mano's Pizza
RestaurantsSupreme Pizza Methuen
RestaurantsTakeout spot serving specialty pies, sandwiches and calzones, along with wings, fries and more.
Supreme Pizza Methuen
RestaurantsTacos Lupita
RestaurantsNo-nonsense counter-serve joint offering a modest menu of familiar Mexican favorites.
Tacos Lupita
RestaurantsSunny Cafe
RestaurantsSushi burritos, poke bowls & more Asian-oriented eats in a simple cafe good for dine-in & take-out.
Sunny Cafe
RestaurantsWoody's Pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant offering pizzas, subs, and wings, plus delivery.
Woody's Pizza
RestaurantsMi Pueblito Orient Heights
RestaurantsRelaxed cantina dispensing classic Mexican chow, plus creative margaritas & cocktails in warm digs.
Mi Pueblito Orient Heights
RestaurantsAngela's Cafe Orient Heights
RestaurantsSmall, cheerful restaurant crafting traditional Mexican dishes hailing from Puebla.
Angela's Cafe Orient Heights
RestaurantsEl Vago Cantina
RestaurantsTrendy Mexican restaurant offering tacos, enchiladas, and more, plus a lively atmosphere and live music.
El Vago Cantina
RestaurantsMi Mexico Lindo
RestaurantsFestive eatery offering classic Mexican meals & drinks supported by occasional live mariachi tunes.
Mi Mexico Lindo
RestaurantsCasa Blanca Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsHearty Mexican favorites & specialty cocktails in colorful, hacienda-style surrounds.
Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTrattoria Amalfi
RestaurantsTraditional Italian dining in a mural-filled backdrop with cozy booths & leafy, rustic accents.
Trattoria Amalfi
RestaurantsPlaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Methuen
RestaurantsCasual chain offering a broad menu of Mexican standards, including guacamole made tableside.
Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Methuen
RestaurantsTekila's Bar and Grill (Methuen)
RestaurantsLively spot offering tacos, burritos, fajitas and other traditional Mexican meals, plus margaritas and other cocktails.
Tekila's Bar and Grill (Methuen)
RestaurantsAndiamo Restaurant Bar + Cafe
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving Italian fare such as pizza, pasta and chicken parm alongside cocktails.
Andiamo Restaurant Bar + Cafe
RestaurantsTerramar Mexican Grill
RestaurantsTacos, seafood, birria, and other Mexican fare dished up in relaxed surrounds with cocktails.
Terramar Mexican Grill
RestaurantsBorrelli's Italian Deli
RestaurantsCozy Italian deli featuring subs, pasta salads and Italian grocery items.
Borrelli's Italian Deli
RestaurantsAndiamo Restaurant + Bar
RestaurantsItalian comfort food, espresso martinis, and cocktails served in a casual spot with a vibrant atmosphere.
Andiamo Restaurant + Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in sushi, Korean fried chicken and wings.
Thyme Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsFlashy chefs prepare dishes on a grill at this relaxed eatery that also offers sushi & udon noodles.
Thyme Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsLa Hacienda East Boston
RestaurantsLaid-back hangout with regular live music & late-night hours, serving Mexican & Salvadoran fare.
La Hacienda East Boston
RestaurantsLimoncello
RestaurantsTrattoria creates a warm vibe with a menu of Italian classics, wine & murals of Italy on the walls.
Limoncello
RestaurantsIl Mondo Pizzeria
RestaurantsNo-frills go-to for speedy counter-serve subs, wraps, thin-crust pizzas & salads.
Il Mondo Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasa Razdora
RestaurantsHousemade pasta, pizza, sandwiches & Italian eats in a cozy, bustling setting; open weekdays.
Casa Razdora
RestaurantsFilippo Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsRed-sauce classics are the specialty at this Italian eatery with Renaissance-style art on the walls.
Filippo Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsAlma Cantina
RestaurantsMexican eats, cocktails & coolers in a buzzy restaurant featuring a terrace & late-night hours.
Alma Cantina
RestaurantsTOMO Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsFestive hibachi meals & classic sushi rolls draw locals to this sleek restaurant with modern decor.
TOMO Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsLaughing Monk Cafe
RestaurantsIntricate sushi rolls & inventive Thai cuisine offered in a fashionable backdrop with a modern vibe.
Laughing Monk Cafe
RestaurantsSushi Today
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering sushi rolls and other Japanese standards for dine-in or takeout.
Sushi Today
RestaurantsAngela's Cafe Eagle Hill
RestaurantsSmall, cheerful restaurant crafting traditional Mexican dishes hailing from Puebla.
Angela's Cafe Eagle Hill
RestaurantsMario's
RestaurantsPizzeria known for New York-style pies, such as four cheese and margarita, plus slices.
Mario's
RestaurantsPenguin Pizza
RestaurantsInformal spot for thin-crust pies with inventive toppings & a huge selection of bottled beers.
Penguin Pizza
RestaurantsCrispy Dough Pizzeria
RestaurantsCozy, casual pizzeria serving a menu of pies, pastas & sandwiches, plus eclectic entrees.
Crispy Dough Pizzeria
RestaurantsJade North Andover
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for Chinese and Japanese food such as sushi and hot and sour soup.
Jade North Andover
RestaurantsTime Out Market Boston
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic venue with a handpicked set of eateries and bar, plus an area for cooking demos.
Time Out Market Boston
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsTerra Luna
RestaurantsChic restaurant with a seasonal patio offering popular Latin-American dishes, wine & cocktails.
Terra Luna
RestaurantsThe Chateau Restaurant Andover
RestaurantsBranch of a longtime chain of informal Italian restaurants dishing up red-sauce standards.
The Chateau Restaurant Andover
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsPressed Cafe
RestaurantsLaid-back chain serving coffee and espresso, burritos and smoothies, plus salads and grain bowls.
Pressed Cafe
RestaurantsBurtons Grill & Bar
RestaurantsUpscale bar & grill chain featuring an extensive menu of American fare in a stylish dining room.
Burtons Grill & Bar
RestaurantsKarma in Andover
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering modern sushi & Korean, Chinese & Thai dishes.
Karma in Andover
RestaurantsRow 34 - Seaport | Boston
RestaurantsThis stylish brick-&-wood eatery serves an extensive oyster menu plus fish entrees & craft beers.
Row 34 - Seaport | Boston
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsThe Barking Crab
RestaurantsLively waterfront seafood joint with open-air picnic-table dining & views of the Boston Harbor.
The Barking Crab
RestaurantsTheo's Cozy Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving a cozy, no-fuss breakfast that still surprises you? Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant runs on hearty American staples with delightful…
Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant
RestaurantsUmami Crudo
RestaurantsUmami Crudo is Chef Gary Lei’s fine-dining Japanese spot, sister to Umami Omakase, turning out pristine sashimi, meticulously crafted…
Umami Crudo
RestaurantsTasty Burger
RestaurantsTasty Burger keeps it simple in the best way, grilling flat-patty burgers from quality American beef that hit the spot without the fuss.…
Tasty Burger
RestaurantsHojoko
RestaurantsHip izakaya in Verb Hotel serving Japanese tavern-style fare with craft beers & frozen cocktails.
Hojoko
RestaurantsLotus Test Kitchen
RestaurantsLotus Test Kitchen keeps it simple and seriously tasty with Tokyo Style Teriyaki, Korean BBQ, and Acai bowls built with freshly grilled…
Lotus Test Kitchen
RestaurantsCafe Bonjour
RestaurantsCasual eatery for brunch classics such as avocado toast, crepes and eggs, plus sandwiches and coffee.
Cafe Bonjour
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual spot for chicken tenders and sandwiches that can be customized with a range of spices.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsDirty Water Dough Company
RestaurantsCraft pizzas, plus ciabatta sandwiches & salads in a cozy setting with a fireplace & wooden floors.
Dirty Water Dough Company
RestaurantsMmmac N' Cheese
RestaurantsCounter-serve option at Faneuil Hall Marketplace offering creative spins on mac 'n' cheese.
Mmmac N' Cheese
RestaurantsSaltie Girl
RestaurantsCharming raw bar serving various seafood, including dishes made with tinned fish.
Saltie Girl
RestaurantsPizzeria Rustico
RestaurantsHot & cold sandwiches, salads & homemade pasta at this casual, lively Italian spot with sports TV.
Pizzeria Rustico
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsHot, crispy chicken tenders and sliders on the menu at this casual eatery, plus beer and mac 'n' cheese.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBoston Burger Company - Boylston St.
RestaurantsBright, casual eatery for burgers stacked with unconventional toppings, plus veggie options.
Boston Burger Company - Boylston St.
RestaurantsBeehive Restaurant
RestaurantsInternational cuisine, creative cocktails, and live music in a happening brick-line venue.
Beehive Restaurant
RestaurantsYvonne's
RestaurantsRefined yet playful supper club in a handsome hideaway accented with marble and mahogany wood.
Yvonne's
RestaurantsUnderdog Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCrispy boneless fried chicken sandwiches (with sliders) and tenders, plus sides, served in a casual setting.
Underdog Hot Chicken
RestaurantsMamma Maria
RestaurantsRefined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.
Mamma Maria
RestaurantsSweet Cheeks Q
RestaurantsBBQ trays, Southern sides & inspired cocktails served at family-style tables in a welcoming space.
Sweet Cheeks Q
RestaurantsEstragon Tapas
RestaurantsAiry dining room for inspired renderings of Spanish favorites, creative cocktails & large wine list.
Estragon Tapas
RestaurantsThe Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport
RestaurantsChef Andy Husbands, big on the competitive BBQ scene, serves smoked meat trays with flair.
The Smoke Shop BBQ - Seaport
RestaurantsWahlburgers
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot near Fenway Park from Mark Wahlberg & brothers with burgers & spiked milkshakes.
Wahlburgers
RestaurantsCafe sauvage
RestaurantsRelaxed French restaurant with sidewalk dining, offering traditional fare.
Cafe sauvage
RestaurantsLittle Sage
RestaurantsItalian entrees, pastas and snacks, plus cocktails and wine, in a small setting.
Little Sage
RestaurantsFox & The Knife
RestaurantsA menu focused on rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting with bar seating.
Fox & The Knife
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsHigh Street Place Food Hall
RestaurantsStylish food court featuring hip eateries, cocktail spots, and dessert shops, plus live music and events.
High Street Place Food Hall
RestaurantsButtermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay
RestaurantsDestination for quirky New Orleans-inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge.
Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay
RestaurantsTeddy's on the Hill
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery offering burgers, wings and pizza, plus craft cocktails and beers.
Teddy's on the Hill
Restaurants7th Street Burger Newbury
RestaurantsNYC-born and all about doing a few things really well, 7th Street Burger Newbury turns out simple, made-to-order smashburgers and fries…
7th Street Burger Newbury
RestaurantsWheelhouse Boston
RestaurantsCounter-serve nook offering build-your-own-burgers & other old-school staples for breakfast & lunch.
Wheelhouse Boston
RestaurantsPho Basil
RestaurantsA bright, minimalistic eatery with a mix of Thai & Vietnamese dishes, spiced to order.
Pho Basil
RestaurantsBoston Sail Loft
RestaurantsWaterside maritime mainstay with floor-to-ceiling windows & seafood staples, plus bar scene.
Boston Sail Loft
RestaurantsWoods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport
RestaurantsEasygoing restaurant with harbor views serving oysters, seafood specialties & steak, plus cocktails.
Woods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport
RestaurantsPicco
RestaurantsCasual, welcoming neighborhood pick for thin-crust pizzas, homemade ice cream, wine & beer.
Picco
RestaurantsJiro‘s Sushi
RestaurantsCompact spot for sushi and sashimi dishes, served fresh and presented with pride.
Jiro‘s Sushi
RestaurantsRistorante Saraceno - Boston
RestaurantsIntimate spot for classic Italian fare, with old-world charm & an enclosed rooftop dining area.
Ristorante Saraceno - Boston
RestaurantsGordon Ramsay Burger - Boston
RestaurantsLively eatery with a bar known for gourmet burgers, milkshakes and cocktails, plus patio seating.
Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston
RestaurantsSushi @ Temple Records
RestaurantsSushi @ Temple Records is keeping it simple and excellent, turning in-season local catch and fish flown direct from Japan into clean,…
Sushi @ Temple Records
RestaurantsVia Cannuccia
RestaurantsBakery, trattoria, and pizzeria whipping up Italian mains, including risotto and lasagna.
Via Cannuccia
RestaurantsCLINK.
RestaurantsOriginal bars & cells in this former jail provide a unique setting for modern American dishes.
CLINK.
RestaurantsBlue Ribbon BBQ
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain dishing up Southern BBQ fare in a casual space with a vintage vibe.
Blue Ribbon BBQ
RestaurantsSaigon Fusion
RestaurantsCasual, homey joint for Vietnamese staples including pho, banh mi and spring rolls.
Saigon Fusion
RestaurantsPhở Pasteur
RestaurantsQuick-serve spot for oversized bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup & traditional entrees.
Phở Pasteur
RestaurantsNorth Street Grille
RestaurantsTiny spot for hefty plates of American fare, popular for weekend brunch (dinner served most nights).
North Street Grille
RestaurantsBostonia Public House
RestaurantsNew England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.
Bostonia Public House
RestaurantsNaksan Korean BBQ
RestaurantsFresh, flavorful and beautifully prepared beef and pork are sizzled by staff at this contemporary eatery.
Naksan Korean BBQ
RestaurantsLilly's Gourmet Pasta Express
RestaurantsSnug corner storefront serving handmade pastas & raviolis (with a variety of fillings) to go.
Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express
RestaurantsSunny Girl
RestaurantsCounter-serve stop focused on egg sandwiches on homemade English muffins, plus lunch staples.
Sunny Girl
RestaurantsMariel
RestaurantsUpscale venue for Cuban specialties and craft cocktails served in dreamy, elegant surroundings.
Mariel
RestaurantsToro
RestaurantsSmall, stylish spot from Chef Ken Oringer serves up celebrated tapas, cocktails & Spanish wines.
Toro
RestaurantsLa Parada Dominican Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual restaurant spotlighting authentic Dominican cuisine, including rice and beans, guisado, and chicharron.
La Parada Dominican Kitchen
RestaurantsCarmelina's
RestaurantsSlide into Carmelina's for Sicilian comfort food with a Mediterranean twist, where fresh pasta and seafood lead the way and portions are…
Carmelina's
RestaurantsPho Le Restaurant
RestaurantsNoodle soups & other Vietnamese dishes in a bright corner space with plants & colorful banquettes.
Pho Le Restaurant
RestaurantsArchie's New York Deli
RestaurantsDaytime deli serving bagels, breakfast items, salads & sandwiches, including Reubens & house combos.
Archie's New York Deli
RestaurantsRegina Pizzeria
RestaurantsCirca-1926 local chain for thin-crust, brick-oven pizzas in a no-frills setting.
Regina Pizzeria
RestaurantsPazza on Porter
RestaurantsColorful restaurant with a relaxed vibe serving standard burgers, pastas, brunch & mains.
Pazza on Porter
RestaurantsOAK Long Bar + Kitchen
RestaurantsSophisticated spot in the Fairmont for farm-to-table American eats, craft drinks & hobnobbing.
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
RestaurantsSonsie
RestaurantsEnduring, classy bistro with eclectic menu & wine cellar known for brunch, plus Newbury Street view.
Sonsie
RestaurantsDouzo Sushi
RestaurantsTrendy, bustling Japanese restaurant serving sushi & cocktails in a modern, loungey space.
Douzo Sushi
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