good lunch place around public garden

[pyatachok]

If somebody knows good place on Beacon st, or Boylston st. or in that area close to Public Garden please share this information with me. Thanks.

[kobuta]

I'll be the naysayer on the Parish. Dined there several times and never got what all the fuss was about. Upscale sandwiches for somewhat rip off prices. I can't say any of my sandwiches made me think it's the best sandwich I've had. Way too crowded to boot.

For the same price, I'd rather go to Laurel's a block down on Berkeley St and have a nice atmosphere with less crowd and noise, and IMO a nicer meal.

[teezeetoo]

Parish is very good but if you are at trinity you'll be close to the Boston Public Library which has a very nice restaurant as well

[lergnom]

If it's a beautiful day, the courtyard is one of the nicest places to sit in Boston. Especially if the fountain is running. I sometimes take a sandwich in, get coffee at the snack shop (next to the more formal restaurant) and eat outside.

[pyatachok]

Thanks to everyone for advice. What I ment by "close" is walking distance close (not more than 1/2 a mile). My husband is disable person and can't be on his feet for a long time. And we are trying not to use a car because of the parking difficulties. Seems that Chinatown is located further than that. We planed to visit Trinity Church, Public Garden, Gibson House museum, so we're looking for a place to eat around that area.

[lergnom]

I agree with Parish Café; it's between Trinity and the Garden.

[finlero]

Definitely. Tasty "celebrity chef" sandwiches and a really nice patio make it a reliable crowd pleaser, and it's right in your preferred area.

[Debbiedoesfood]

PARISH, 'nuff said

[finlero]

You're also a stone's throw from Chinatown, where you can get a number of tasty, chowish lunches for short money. Searching the board would be your best bet, but a few ideas to get the ball rolling: Xinh Xinh, Hong Kong Eatery, Mei Sum, Chau Chow, East Ocean City, Wing's Kitchen.

[sbs401]

The Parish Cafe on Boylston is close and good
- outdoor seating
- good sandwhiches, inspired by city's best chefs
- bit pricey though

[kweesee]

i second parish

[BBHound]

Dewpends on what type of meal or price.

Upscale sandwiches are at the Parish Cafe on Boylston near Arlington.
Bistro fare is at Beacon Hill Bisto on Charles.
Top line is at the Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons.

There are many other spots in the area surrounding the Park Plaza Hotel.

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Beacon Hill Bistro
25 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

Parish Cafe
361 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Bristol Lounge
200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116