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West on Centre

1732 Centre Street, West Roxbury, Boston, MA 02132
617-323-4199
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Ranked #161 of 1,957 restaurants in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Price range: 31 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: West Roxbury/Hyde Park/Roslindale
Description: West on Centre is an 80 seat restaurant and bar located on Centre Street in Boston's West Roxbury neighborhood. West features a main dining room with open kitchen, classic mahogany bar, and relaxing lounge area. Their goal at West is to create a neighborhood meeting place that combines style, friendliness, great food and drinks that makes it the perfect night out with friends, neighbors, or just the two of you. Featuring a private dining area, chef's table, and open fireplace, West serves up casual American food, creative cocktails, and offers an affordable wine list.
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Boston, MA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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The squash bisque soup is delicious! The salads are fresh and the shrimp dishes are very tasty!!!! The wait staff is attentive and friendly. This place has a very nice atmosphere for eating. The bar area is fun. During the year, there is Trivia on certain nights. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We have been to two functions at West on Centre. Both have been excellent - the food is top notch and the outdoor patio area downstairs is the perfect setting for an event. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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We had eaten dinner and stopped for drinks with friends here several times before deciding to have our wedding rehearsal dinner in their function room (downstairs). The room is ample sized and has a patio with tables and chairs out the back which was perfect for our crowd. The food has always been fantastic and the atmosphere is very cozy... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

My husband and I have been several times with different friends and each time everyone has been extremely pleased with their food. All of us have ordered different entrees and each time the food was prepared to perfection and served hot. They make a great drink which is reasonably priced. Friends recently had a family Bday dinner there and ALL... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

I've been here numerous times as it is near my house. I've had "brunch with the girls" there, date night with my husband, we even hosted a birthday breakfast for my mother and family there this past summer. We are always pleased with the service and food. The atmosphere is lovely. It's generally busy, but not packed full. The food... More

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san diego
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

I went for lunch with a niece our food was tasty and fresh. It is a nice restaurant in an area of Boston that locals visit more than tourist but if you are by the Arnold Arboreum take time to stop for lunch. Save room for dessert we split a desert and left none on the plate! More

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Boston
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

We often find ourselves dining at West at the last minute, it's comforting and reliable. The restaurant has a bar side and my husband and I much prefer eating in the bar area. The waitstaff is friendly and efficient, you can tell they really work as a team and are quite welcoming. In the winter they have a nice fireplace... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

West On Centre is your standard after-work spot for drinks and upscale pub food. Really nothing special, but I've never had a bad meal there. Burgers (which I usually seem to get) are good, beer selection is adequate-to-good and bonus points for the great outdoor patio (it's around back, mostly shielded from street noise). Pretty versatile place too - one... More

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See 23 more reviews by TA_Scott for Boston
Boston, MA
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2010

We had heard good things about this place and tried it out the other night for an early dinner. Overall atmosphere and service were great..could not be bettered. The food, not so much. The fried green bean appetizer was just that...no salt, no spicing, just a large platter of fried green beans..too many for two people. Some cayenne or cumin,... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2008

The food here was very tasty, and the items we ordered had some unique flavors to them that made them seem more than ordinary. Service was good and friendly, the atmosphere was pleasant (like a well-lit pub), and the prices were reasonable, at least for the sandwiches and pizza. Some say it's loud in there, but we had no difficulty... More

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