Restaurants in Lexington, Massachusetts

Lexington, Massachusetts, site of the first battle of the American Revolution, is both one of the most historically significant towns in the country and a prosperous modern-day suburb of Boston. Despite recent development the town maintains ample green space. The five-mile Minute Man Trail passes through the fields and marshes that were home to the "shot heard round the world," while nearby Walden Pond is arguably the most famous nature site in the country. Local dining options reflect this diversity, ranging from standard chain fare to historical taverns that bring out the region's unique identity.

The Upper Crust

Local chain The Upper Crust has been named the Boston area's best pizza almost every year since the first branch opened on Beacon Hill in 2001. The restaurant's reputation rests on its thin-crust pizzas (white or whole wheat) topped with high-quality ingredients and baked in a wood fire, but salads, pasta dishes and sandwiches are available as well. Prices are reasonable. The restaurant can be crowded on weekend nights, but reservations are not accepted. Word to the wise: Whole pies tend to be fresher than individual slices.

The Upper Crust
41 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 274-0089
www.theuppercrustpizzeria.com/

Lexx: Comfortable American Cuisine

Located steps from Lexington's historic green, Lexx has received kudos from the Boston Globe and Fox News for its role as a modern-day gathering place for the town's white-collar workers. Food is contemporary American. Specials include jambalaya, osso bucco and meatloaf. Prices are mid-range, and reservations are recommended for weekend nights.

Lexx
1666 Massachusetts Ave.
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 674-2990
www.lexx-restaurant.com/

The Colonial Inn

Technically located in Lexington's sister city, Concord, the historic Colonial Inn offers quaint, traditional New England cuisine and accommodations. The main dining room specializes in Yankee fare like crab cakes, pot pie and pot roast. A lighter pub menu is also available. Prices are reasonable, but call ahead for reservations during peak times.

The Concord Colonial Inn
48 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-9200
www.concordscolonialinn.com/

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Article Written By Brendan Pelsue

Brendan Pelsue began writing in 2005. His articles have been published in the journal of the Actors Theatre of Louisville and the "College Hill Independent." He graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in literary arts in 2008.

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