Lunch near TD Garden-this Friday

[michelep]

Looking for a decent lunch spot in the vicinity of TD Garden for this Friday. My only restriction is no Italian food as we have a reservation in the North End for Friday evening..
Any suggestions?

[michelep]

Thanks everyone for all of your help! Now I have too see if any of these places take a reservation!

[devilham]

Grotto is not that far from there (I work in the area, and have taken a lunch there once or twice), and sets a nice plate of food. The Fours is solid pub food, but I have had some bad seafood experiences with them, so I would avoid that, but their sandwiches are pretty good.

[MC Slim JB]

I like Grotto, too, but it serves Italian food.

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[devilham]

That's true I suppose....I usually get the burger there for lunch, and there is nothing overtly italian about it, so I wasn't really thinking on that, but you are correct, it's alot of pastas and the like.....oh well....I tried!

[BrettLove]

If it's just good, solid grub you're after (as opposed to an upscale, sit down luncheon), I'd suggest going the extra block or two to Center Plaza (Zo's/Greek, Latino's Cafe/Puerto Rican) or State St. (Sultan's Kitchen/Turkish) if you have the time. The North Station area isn't much of a dining destination. While technically, I suppose, Italian, perhaps Scampo (in the Liberty Hotel) might be a consideration if you did indeed prefer more of a dignified affair. If they serve lunch, Neptune Oyster isn't far either (for another sit-down choice).

[Madrid]

Neptune Oyster opens at 11:30, does not take reservations, but getting there on the early side should help a lot. Lots better than the Fours....the North End is just a couple of blocks away.

[pemma]

There are lots of sports bar/Irish bar type places around TD Garden. You aren't going to find anything that knocks your socks off, just your standard pub fare. The Fours is Ok.

[L2k]

Original Regina's. You can have pizza for lunch and Italian for dinner. I checked, it's ok.

[Beachowolfe]

Porter's and Kinsale are worth a look.