Sunset Cantina

Sunset Cantina has always been a great restaurant for those nights when I want to go out for dinner but don't want anything too fancy. It's not very far, always has good food and an amazing energizing atmosphere.

The restaurant has outdoor seating and heating lamps which are convenient given the Boston weather. It's really known for its bar and you can tell that right away from the outside of the restaurant. The windows are decorated with bright neon signs, showcasing their beers, tequila selection and margaritas. There's usually a line if you go around dinner time, depending on how large your group is, so plan to get there a few minutes early.

The staff is always nice and friendly. They don't hover around making the dining experience uncomfortable but you never have to wait too long for your food or ask them to refill your water glass.

The menu has a great selection for both vegetarians and meat lovers. The enchiladas are always a safe bet. They come with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, salsa and rice and beans. It's a good option if you want food leftover for the next day (or later that night). Sunset Cantina also has delicious sandwiches. Their avocado chicken melt is one of my favorites. For spicy food lovers, ask for the cajun seasoning on your curly fries. The restaurant also has great burgers. You can choose from the signature combination toppings to go on your burger or create your own. Two of my favorite are the Sante Fe and the Baja Burger. They both add just enough zest to your burger to bring that extra flavor. Obviously, you have to order a margarita with your meal. Sunset Cantina has a selection of classic and flavored margaritas. You can get them on the rocks or frozen. For berry lovers, the Very Berry Margarita is amazing!

Sunset Cantina is a great place for that middle of the week day when you just need to go out and relax. It has delicious food and an amazing atmosphere!

Sunset Cantina
916 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
617-731-8646

Cornwall's Pub

Surprisingly, Cornwall's Pub reminded me a lot of the pubs in Britain. It looks very small from the outside, Cornwall's is written in big golden letters, and the inside is very very dimly lit with wooden tables. There were a lot of men, pink in the face from too many drinks, sitting at the bar and younger people enjoying a drink after a day of work. Yea, pretty much the same as London.

The food isn't spectacular, at least the appetizers aren't. They serve your average loaded nachos with cheese, salsa and jalapenos. An interesting option is the spinach and artichoke stuffed dumplings. They are fried and served with sweet and sour sauce. Mine were a little on the burnt side but they still tasted great. The rest of the dinner menu has your usual bar food, such as salads and burgers. To keep with the British theme, you'll also find shepherd's pie and London style fish and chips. It's all priced around $8-14 a plate.



The best part of Cornwall's Pub is the drinks menu. They have some of the most interesting beer cocktails I have ever heard of. For those of you who have traveled to Europe and absolutely miss cider on draft, this is the place to be! Cornwall's has Strongbow and Magners cider. For the people that miss Guinness as well, Cornwall's has the perfect drink for you. Called the Black Velvet, this beer cocktail has a layer of Strongbow cider and Guinness beer, and it's absolutely delicious!


If you're looking for that British experience or just want to get a drink with a friend, I'd definitely recommend going to Cornwall's Pub. Get some greasy pub food and enjoy a beer you won't find anywhere else!

Cornwall's Pub
654 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-262-3749

Coolidge Corner Clubhouse

Coolidge Corner has so many different cozy little restaurants, I'm sure it has a perfect place for everyone.

This past Sunday, I decided I wanted to venture out for lunch and ended up in Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, a sports bar in the area, that has the best brunch menu! Check it out!

The place is a typical bar with like 10 flat screen tvs up on the walls. There's an actual bar area where you can enjoy a beer and there's also seating for people who want food. The menu is decently priced and you get a lot of food for your money. The brunch menu has the typical different types of eggs, steak and eggs, pancakes, French toast, and the best, Belgian waffles with ice cream! The food is delicious, I'd recommend trying their chocolate chip pancakes. There isn't too much chocolate to make everything overly sweet, but there's just enough to make you cherish every bit of chocolate you get in a bite. They serve bottomless coffee in this fancy clear glass and you think it's iced coffee but don't be fooled, it's still hot coffee. The only complaint I have about the food is that they're home fries are delicious but I wish they gave more of them with your meal.

The service is okay. My waitress started off being really friendly but then became more and more reserved. It may have been because the place was packed with people and she was a little overwhelmed, which is fine. But she also never offered to refill the water glasses and never asked me if I wanted another cup of coffee. It's bottomless coffee, I shouldn't have to ask for another glass myself.


In short, I really liked this place. The food is great and so is the atmosphere. You can have your private conversation but still be sucked into the energy of a sports bar. The service wasn't great but every waiter/waitress is different and I'd definitely wouldn't rule this place out just because of one experience.

Coolidge Corner Clubhouse
309 Harvard St.
Brookline, MA