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Within walking distance of the Davis Square Inn is a host of diverse restaurants, most of them unique (not chains) and many that could be called holes-in-the-wall. Deciding where to eat can be a challenge. Below are a few that we especially enjoy. For more information on a restaurant click on its name. Click on its address for walking directions. |
| Out of the Blue, 617-776-5020, 215 Elm St., 0.3mi: Rivals much pricier Legal Sea Foods in the quality of ingredients and their preparation. Carefully thought-out wine list. |
| Dave's Fresh Pasta, 617-623-0867, 81 Holland St., 0.3mi: Lunch counter with sandwiches, soups, & pastas. |
| Anna's Taqueria, 617-666-3900, 236 Elm St., 0.2mi: Highest quality & least expensive fast-food around. |
| Tenoch, 617-764-1906, 382 Highland Ave., 0.4mi: Another excellent fast-food Mexican Restaurant, specializes in Tortas. |
| Shirley, (617) 996-6581, 22A College Ave., 0.1mi: Lunch, takeout only. Fine sandwiches, baked goods, fun drinks. |
| Martsa's on Elm, 617-666-0660, 243 Elm St., 0.2mi: Tibetan cuisine. Delicious, inexpensive, unique selections. |
| Indian Palace, 617-764-0534, 233 Elm St., 0.2mi: A large menu of great dishes. Large portions, Vegetarian and Vegan (and meat). Open for lunch. |
| O Ginger, 617-764-1981, 263 Elm St., 0.2mi: Japanese & sushi. Lunch specials. |
| Genki Ya, 617-326-7171, 246 Elm St., 0.3mi: Japanese lunch and dinner served cheerfully inside, or outside in individual heated huts. |
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Christopher's,
617-876-9180,
1920 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 0.7mi: Specialty nachos, contemporary
paintings on display, exceptional food and service. |
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Greek Corner,
617-661-5655,
2366 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 0.6mi: Quality Greek fare, including
numerous vegetarian selections. |
| Orleans, 617-591-2100, 65 Holland St., 0.3mi: Upscale bar food. |
| The Flatbread Company @ Sacco's Bowl Haven, 617-492-6900, 45 Day St., 0.3mi: Organic pizza and salads. Vegan and gluten-free options. Candlepin bowling. |
| Happy Crab Cajun Seafood, 617-718-1666, 1137 Broadway, 0.7mi: Shellfish boiled in a bag with sauce and sides. |
| Istanbul'Lu, 617-440-7387, 237 Holland St., 0.6mi: Turkish cuisine in intimate, lovely setting. |
| Masala, 617-718-0703, 1127 Broadway, 0.7mi: Authentic Indian and Nepali Cuisine. |
| Redbones, 617-628-2200, 55 Chester St., 0.3mi: Southern-style BBQ. All-around excellent food and atomosphere. A Davis Square treasure. |
| Rudy's Mexican Cafe, 617-623-9201, 248 Holland St., 0.6mi: Plenty of vegetarian selections, large selection of tequilas, modern decor. |
| The Burren, 617-776-6896, 247 Elm St., 0.2mi: Authentic Irish music, Guinness on tap, good basic food. |
| Foundry on Elm, 617-628-9999, 255 Elm St., 0.3mi: Plush marble decor, Classy atmosphere and food if a bit pricey. |
| Oath Craft Pizza, 617-996-6395, 280 Elm Street, 0.2mi: Instant thin-crust pizza made to order. |
| Grainmaker, 617-764-3222, 248 Elm Street, 0.3mi: A variety of fine menu selections, all gluten and dairy free. |
| Bistro 5, 781-395-7464, 5 Playstead Rd., Medford, 2.8mi: Not in walking distance, but worth a short ride. Some of the best food anywhere. |
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