Casual Dining in Allston and Brighton

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka ★ 4.5

$$ JapaneseAllston Brighton

Santouka on Brighton Avenue has poured Hokkaido tonkotsu shio ramen in Boston's Allston since 2022. Located in Allston Brighton. Priced at $$.

OrderTokusen toroniku shio ramen: braised pork cheek on shio broth.

TipLunch at 11:30 is the easy walk-in. Order extra noodles only after you finish the bowl; the broth is the menu.

Late-Night Eats in Allston and Brighton

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka ★ 4.5

$$ Japanese ramenAllston BrightonUntil Mon-Thu 21:00, Fri-Sat 22:00

Santouka on Brighton Avenue has poured Hokkaido tonkotsu shio ramen in Boston's Allston since 2022. Located in Allston Brighton. At 169 Brighton Ave.

TryTonkotsu shio ramen

TipThe toroniku shio with braised pork cheek is the order. Cash speeds the bill; the queue at 21:00 weekends runs 30 minutes.

Nightlife in Allston and Brighton

Paradise Rock Club ★ 4.5

$$ Allston BrightonMon-Wed varies by show, Thu-Sat 19:00 doors, varies, Sun varies by show.

Paradise Rock Club on Commonwealth Avenue has booked touring rock and indie since 1977, the room where U2, The Police and The Cars played their first Boston.

TipBox Office Monday to Friday noon to 6pm in person, or buy via the venue website. Floor fills at the rail; balcony has clear sight lines.

Roadrunner ★ 4.4

$$ Allston BrightonDaily varies by show.

Roadrunner in Boston Landing opened 2022 as Bowery Presents' largest New England room, 3,500 capacity on a flat floor with a wrap-around balcony.

TipTake the Boston Landing commuter rail stop; the venue is across the parking lot. Doors usually 19:00 with show at 20:00.

Silhouette Lounge ★ 4.3

$ Allston BrightonDaily 12:00-02:00.

Silhouette Lounge on Brighton Avenue has poured cheap pitchers since 1965, named Best Dive Bar by Boston Magazine. Free popcorn, $7 pitchers, dart boards.

TipCash for the cheap rounds. Tuesdays bring the locals; weekend nights fill with BU students through closing.

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