Lunch around the Commons?

[ktmcd]

Any suggestion for a moderately priced lunch place fairly close to the Boston Commons or even downtown (better than the 19th Amendment but not the Federalist)?

[Karl S]

Well, I am not sure if it's moderately priced, but you might want to call Locke-Ober about the prices for their lunch

http://www.locke-ober.com/menu_lunch.htm

If the prices are in your range, you would have a hard time finding a lovelier room and sense of Boston.

ANd don't forget that Chinatown is just off the southeast corner of the Common.

FYI - it's the Common. no S.

Anyway, I mention this to help you avoid getting weird or uncomprehending looks when you ask for directions. The parking garage under the Common is one of the more reasonably priced ones in that area, btw.

[BBHound]

Beacon Hill Bistro on Charles St. has good stuff without breaking the bank. And closer to downtown, Silvertone is a winner if you get there before the rush.

[Jesseve]

I'd recommend the Parish Cafe. http://www.parishcafe.com/
It's right next to the Arlington T-stop on Boylston (adjacent to the park) and has awesome upscale sandwiches.

[bachslunch]

Depends on what you want to eat.

Grotto is just down the street from here towards Cambridge Street and serves a nice Italian sit-down lunch. Sam LaGrassa's is not far away going towards Downtown Crossing and offers very good traditional deli, while Chacarero does their unusual but excellent Chilean sandwich thing pretty much right next door.