Near MFA - on a Monday night
Hi there,
I'm stuck right now. My father and his good friend from out of town are going to the MFA on a Monday in a few weeks. They want a dinner recommendation for that evening, knowing my chowish ways I always get hit up for a recommendation when his friend is visiting. Last year when my dad's friend visited they wanted to eat in the N. End so I sent them to Mamma Marias, which they loved. The year before, his friend was staying at the Marriott Long Wharf so I suggested Sel De La Terre, again, they enjoyed their meal. Now, both gentlemen are in their mid-70's and my father's friend is legally blind but has some limited vision, so accessibility is a small issue but not huge. They will be doing an early dinner probably in the 5/5:30 range. They have very basic but excellent taste (no ethnic or adventurous foods) and cost is not an issue. Where should I send them? They would like to be at least a short drive near the museum. I was thinking Locke-Ober? I've never been, is the new incarnation worthy of a visit? Any info is greatly appreciated.
Trish
trishaluna
Nov 15, 2009 04:32PM
try heading away from town - up Huntington Avenue, to Route 9 in Brookline, to La Morra. It's about a 7 minute drive from the Museum, very nice and sometimes innovative northern Italian. Parking is typically easy that early in the evening.
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Locke-Ober is very good but there is no parking.
I would head to the South End nearby and to Hamersley's Bistro at Tremont and Clarendon. Always a good experience (tell them to get the chicken) and valet parking.
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Not sure how accessible they need the restaurant to be, but Hamersley's has a short set of stairs at the entrance, while La Morra has most of its seating up a very steep flight although you can request to be on the main level. I think Hamersley's is the better bet for the classic and tasty fare you seek.
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Thanks everyone, I think I will suggest Hamersley's, the chicken is fabulous and the parking situation will work. Locke-Ober's valet doesn't start until 6. Thanks again.
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