Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Westwood

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AllstonBack BayBraintreeBrooklineChestnut HillDedham

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

37 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Del Frisco's Grille - Westwood restaurant

1. Del Frisco's Grille - Westwood

4.3

Awesome(2219)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Westwood

Booked 26 times today

Del Frisco's Grille Westwood is a stylish, modern restaurant with a vibrant ambiance where life is celebrated around the table. Boasting premium American classics infused with fresh, seasonal ingredients, the thoughtful menu features Del Frisco's Prime, hand-cut steaks, freshly-caught seafood and craveable, shareable dishes such as the signature Cheesesteak Eggrolls and the Double-Stacked Grille Cheeseburger. With an award-winning yet accessible wine list and hand-crafted cocktails, Del Frisco's Grille takes guests through a social culinary journey with each experience, no matter the occasion.

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2. Not Your Average Joe's Westwood

4.5

Awesome(2182)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westwood

Booked 20 times today

Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials. Along with an array of beers, its menu includes wines and a wide selection of specialty cocktails. You'll further enjoy a casual and pub-like experience at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar. Its décor includes an open kitchen, bench seating and a separate bar area with mounted flat screen televisions all around for watching sporting events.Not Your Average Joe’s Westwood is located in University Station, Westwood's best new center for entertainment and dining.

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3. The Capital Grille - Dedham

4.8

Exceptional(560)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Dedham

Booked 79 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

4. Liberty & MAIN

4.4

Awesome(899)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Dedham

Booked 26 times today

Located in Legacy Place in Dedham, MA, Liberty & MAIN is a classic American bistro featuring an interactive bar and seasonal outdoor patio. Locally owned and operated by restaurant veteran and former CEO & President of The Smith & Wollensky Group, Michael Feighery, our menu features only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Dishes represent both American bistro classics and new favorites crafted and presented in an imaginative and thoughtful manner by restaurant Executive Chef, Doug Brown. Our signature Grilled Peanut Butter & Bacon is a dish you do not want to miss!

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5. Legal C Bar - Dedham

4.4

Awesome(3034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Dedham

Booked 39 times today

Situated in Dedham's Legacy Place, our restaurant features two bars, booth seating, table dining, and a patio for warm-weather enjoyment. Savor Legal favorites such as Lobster Rolls or try a new twist on one of our classic dishes, available for dine-in or take it home with Legal to-go. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

6. One Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(2554)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Continental • Norwood

Booked 20 times today

Opened in October of 2002 and located south of Boston, on Route 1 (the Auto Mile) next to the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel, this popular neighborhood restaurant and bar attracts loyal diners from Norwood, Boston, Providence, Dedham, Sharon, Stoughton, Westwood and beyond. The eclectic menu features a combination of French, American and New England influences, all made with the highest quality ingredients and prepared fresh to your order.

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7. Byblos Restaurant - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(952)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lebanese • Norwood

Booked 10 times today

Maurice Daaboul and family’s Byblos is the Boston area’s premier eatery since 1996 for authentic, homemade Lebanese cuisine. Located in the heart of Norwood, Massachusetts, Byblos offers all the best features of Lebanese dining, including a large hall where feasts are laid out in traditional Lebanese Maza style to the tune of live Arabic music and oriental belly dancing. At Byblos we pride ourselves on bringing freshness, authenticity and service to our valued customers.

8. Amelia's

4.8

Exceptional(3416)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Stoughton

Booked 43 times today

Offering a menu reminiscent of northern Italy’s trattorias with farm to table ingredients, Amelia’s creates a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere in a suburban setting. Our extensive wine list and fine selections of cocktails and single malts complement our most tender and flavorful steaks. An abundance of fresh pastas and homemade desserts showcases our kitchen’s creativity and passion. Our attire guidelinesAmelia's strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We kindly suggest that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. Thank you for not wearing excessively revealing clothing including exposed undergarments, clothing emitting marijuana odor, and clothing with offensive language or graphics. We appreciate your cooperation.

9. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2813)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 55 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

10. Masons Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(165)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Quincy

Booked 46 times today

Masons Steakhouse is the South Shore’s premier destination for innovative New American cuisine, peerless hospitality, and cutting-edge style. Masons brings the upscale elegance of urban fine dining together with the charm of a neighborhood New England restaurant. Feast on a menu of locally-sourced seafood, seasonal vegetables, fresh pasta, and the finest in USDA Prime steaks and Japanese wagyu. Come to Masons for creative cocktails made to order, or peruse the South Shore’s trendiest wine cellar. Our hospitality creates smiles from every interaction with every host, bartender, and server. Our management team will ensure every detail of your visit is outstanding. At Masons Steakhouse, our goal is to be exceptional in everything.

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Kerry
Los Angeles •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent. Women’s room needs some tlc. It was gross.
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Legal C Bar - DedhamPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Dedham
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had such a wonderful experience celebrating my son’s marriage. The food was the delicious, and the service was superb. Our waitress went out of her way to make my son and his partner feel special and to make their day even more special. Thank you!
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The Capital Grille - DedhamPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Dedham
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4.8
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JoeVIP
Greater Boston •225 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoy dining at NYA and go there every couple of months. The food is great, I had the baked haddock and my wife had jambalya. The service is also great, Oksana is an excellent server and Brian is a great manager.
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Not Your Average Joe's WestwoodPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westwood
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
My friend and I had an early reservation so it was quiet and comfortable. Great, informative waitress and our choices were delicious (hope they make the fish and chips a regular on the menu)
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Liberty & MAINPrice: Expensive• American• Dedham
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4.4
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DebbiVIP
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
Service was great by 2 lovely waitresses. Food was delicious, portions very good.
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Del Frisco's Grille - WestwoodPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Westwood
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4.3

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