Guidebook for Jamaica Plain
Food Scene
Family friendly bistro at end of street. Good food and atmosphere and it's very convenient. They have outdoor seating.
82 locals recommend
Canary Square
435 S Huntington AveFamily friendly bistro at end of street. Good food and atmosphere and it's very convenient. They have outdoor seating.
A locally owned trendy tapas restaurant and book/music store has great food. They have wine, beer, and cordials. This is a great place for adults. They have a small outdoor seating area.
128 locals recommend
Tres Gatos
470 Centre StA locally owned trendy tapas restaurant and book/music store has great food. They have wine, beer, and cordials. This is a great place for adults. They have a small outdoor seating area.
Very comfortable atmosphere and great food at this Scottish restaurant. It's family friendly and they sometimes have live music.
86 locals recommend
The Haven
284 Perkins StVery comfortable atmosphere and great food at this Scottish restaurant. It's family friendly and they sometimes have live music.
Acapulco Restaurant
464 Centre StThis Mexican restaurant makes its food fresh and is at the end of the street.
Sorella's is a mainstay for breakfast. They have a huge menu with omelets, bagels and lox, french toast, pancakes, and sandwiches, too. They are on two levels, be sure to check in on the weekend.
32 locals recommend
Sorella's
386 Centre StSorella's is a mainstay for breakfast. They have a huge menu with omelets, bagels and lox, french toast, pancakes, and sandwiches, too. They are on two levels, be sure to check in on the weekend.
This Japanese and Korean restaurant is a favorite of JP residents for its sushi, stir fries, noodles, bibimbop, tempura, obento boxes, and soups.
79 locals recommend
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StThis Japanese and Korean restaurant is a favorite of JP residents for its sushi, stir fries, noodles, bibimbop, tempura, obento boxes, and soups.
Everyone loves Bukhara for its Indian food and atmosphere. In addition to their regular lunch and dinner menu, they have a great lunch buffet.
45 locals recommend
Bukhara Indian Bistro
3698 Washington StEveryone loves Bukhara for its Indian food and atmosphere. In addition to their regular lunch and dinner menu, they have a great lunch buffet.
Wonder Spice has great Asian food, especially Thai. They are reasonably priced and do take out too. They have a small out door patio that's quite pleasant.
32 locals recommend
Wonder Spice Cafe
697 Centre StWonder Spice has great Asian food, especially Thai. They are reasonably priced and do take out too. They have a small out door patio that's quite pleasant.
A favorite of mine and a place to find the locals! Best homemade french fries. Great bread and olives. Pub side has a fireplace and restaurant side always has local art. Outdoor seating, too.
14 locals recommend
James's Gate
5 McBride StreetA favorite of mine and a place to find the locals! Best homemade french fries. Great bread and olives. Pub side has a fireplace and restaurant side always has local art. Outdoor seating, too.
Some people say that this is the best ice cream in town! It's also a great place for getting a cup of coffee while using the free WiFi.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StSome people say that this is the best ice cream in town! It's also a great place for getting a cup of coffee while using the free WiFi.
Locally owned Cuban restaurant. Great tostones and other Cuban fare! Family friendly and inexpensive.
82 locals recommend
El Oriental De Cuba
416 Centre StLocally owned Cuban restaurant. Great tostones and other Cuban fare! Family friendly and inexpensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great Irish Pub that often features live music and jams. It has darts and is an old favorite.
66 locals recommend
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre StThis is a great Irish Pub that often features live music and jams. It has darts and is an old favorite.
Everything Else
This library is a few blocks from the house. It's a great place to take kids on a rainy day. They have story hours and other programming. They have computers and Internet access.
Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library
433 Centre StThis library is a few blocks from the house. It's a great place to take kids on a rainy day. They have story hours and other programming. They have computers and Internet access.
This is a great library for a rainy day or for other programming.
8 locals recommend
Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
30 South StThis is a great library for a rainy day or for other programming.
This local community center is small, but has a great basketball court, an indoor track, an indoor pool and a small workout room. Fees are reasonable even for non Boston residents.
10 locals recommend
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South StThis local community center is small, but has a great basketball court, an indoor track, an indoor pool and a small workout room. Fees are reasonable even for non Boston residents.
It's the oldest arboretum in North America. It's home to beautiful trees, shrubs, plants, bonsai trees, ponds, hills, and more. Check out the visitor's center. A real treasure.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayIt's the oldest arboretum in North America. It's home to beautiful trees, shrubs, plants, bonsai trees, ponds, hills, and more. Check out the visitor's center. A real treasure.
Sightseeing
Walk or run it (1.49 miles). Rent a boat. Sit by it. Picnic by it. Live concerts at the Boat House and at Pinebank Manor overlooking the Pond. A great bit of nature in the middle of the city.
26 locals recommend
Courageous Sailing at Jamaica Pond Boat House
507 JamaicawayWalk or run it (1.49 miles). Rent a boat. Sit by it. Picnic by it. Live concerts at the Boat House and at Pinebank Manor overlooking the Pond. A great bit of nature in the middle of the city.
This zoo is always evolving and growing. The gorillas are amazing. It's a great place for the whole family.
249 locals recommend
Boston
This zoo is always evolving and growing. The gorillas are amazing. It's a great place for the whole family.
Essentials
It is a full grocery store and is a close walk from my house.
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StIt is a full grocery store and is a close walk from my house.
This is a large grocery store that is more economical than Whole Foods and has more conventional products. They have a growing selection of organic and natural food. It's a short drive away.
393 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StThis is a large grocery store that is more economical than Whole Foods and has more conventional products. They have a growing selection of organic and natural food. It's a short drive away.
This locally owned sandwich, coffee, and grocery features locally grown and produced products. It's in downtown JP. It's a great place to have a cup of coffee and a pastry.
149 locals recommend
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StThis locally owned sandwich, coffee, and grocery features locally grown and produced products. It's in downtown JP. It's a great place to have a cup of coffee and a pastry.
Entertainment & Activities
Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Brewer StreetThis is a great playground for younger kids right in downtown J.P.