Best Places To Eat

Great Grub Favorites of Metro Southeastern MA

Food is at the center of family and friend outings, local culture and social scenes. These destinations paint a picture of the diverse palettes in the Metro Southeast.

For Waking Up

King Street Café
390 King St., Franklin
508-541-7117
Serving breakfast all day, every day! They have a large menu with options for everyone. The home fries and Banana French Toast are customer favorites. Be prepared for a decent wait, because this is one of the most popular places in town!

Café on the Common
12 S. Main St., Mansfield
508-339-9130
A classic coffee shop specializing in all-day breakfast. The menu offers classic breakfast dishes and unexpected options like Blueberry Stuffed French Toast and a variety of Benedicts. Their customers rave about their excellent service, affordable prices, and delicious food.

The Farmer’s Daughter
122 Main St., North Easton
508-297-0286
A rustic-chic, farm-to-table spot for elevated breakfast made with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. Their menu provides gluten-free and vegan options. Before leaving, you can shop in their pantry of house-made products.

Kelly’s Place
292 E. Main St., Norton
508-622-1466
Diner-like food in a loft-like setting. They serve large portions (great for a snack later). Their signature skillets are a must-try!

Angel’s Café
3 Post Office Sq., Sharon
781-784-8184
Everything at Angel’s is made from scratch using their secret recipes. They use only organic vegetables and fruits delivered daily. Their meat and dairy products contain no MSG or preservatives. Their coffee is well known for its freshness as they brew their own coffee every day.

The Looking Glass Café
56 South St., Wrentham
508-384-2820
From steak and eggs to their everything omelet, breakfast at the Looking Glass Café has everything to satisfy your morning appetite. You will be pleasantly surprised with a steaming hot cup of Downeast Coffee Roasters coffee.


Around The World

Cibo Matto Caffe
254 Chauncy St., Mansfield
508-339-9800
A modern take on Italian comfort food and brick-oven-fired pizza in a casual setting. They feature home-style Italian classics using fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes. One of the few restaurants in the area that has fresh handmade pasta!

Café Assisi
667 South St., Wrentham
508-384-9400
A small, family-owned, Italian bistro offering Italian deli sandwiches, pizza, and authentic Italian cuisine with “Old World” recipes, in an inviting, affordable, comfortable atmosphere.

Habibi’s Middle Eastern Kitchen
11 S. Washington St., N. Attleboro
508-695-1111
An informal, relaxed restaurant serving classic Middle-Eastern dishes such as kebabs and wraps. Enjoy their standard menu as well as chef specials. Perfect for take-out!

Ichigo Ichie
837 W. Central St, Franklin
508-541-8881
Far-reaching Japanese fare, including sushi and hibachi, served amid modern accents and a neon glow. Enjoy the main dining or hibachi room with their “one chance, one encounter” hospitality.

House of Fortune
2 Wilkins Dr., Plainville
508-699-8887
An airy Pan-Asian kitchen with Chinese favorites, unique dishes, and a full sushi bar where your dishes are made while you watch. The dining room is a relaxed, comfortable setting. One of the best Chinese take-out restaurants around.  


Date Night

La Cucina Ristorante
140 Main St., North Easton
508-894-2700
The menu is reminiscent of an evening in Italy, offering authentic foods of Italy and the Mediterranean. If you are looking for something intimate and cozy, they have available spaces for private dining.

Sake Steak House
280 School St., Mansfield
508-337-2388
A sleek Japanese restaurant serving a wide array of cuisine including sushi, hibachi-cooked meals and noodles. The atmosphere has a chic, new Asian fusion feel.  

Luciano’s 
800 Washington St., Wrentham
508-384-3050
An upscale Italian-American eatery and wine menu with a live music lounge and a Rat Pack ambiance. They capture an authentic Italian flavor with a five-star experience. Each room has its own details to transport you to Italy while you dine.  

Stella Osteria
6 N. Washington St., North Attleboro
508-316-3723
A classic Italian dining experience with a modern twist. Enjoy appetizers in the lounge, have a cocktail at the bar, or sit in their beautiful restaurant with a menu that changes seasonally with different specials every night. Each meal is specially crafted with the freshest ingredients.


Ladies' Night

Bar Louie
232 Patriot Pl., Foxboro
508-952-6800
An upbeat “gastrobar” and grill with American grub, martinis, and microbrews with great happy-hour deals! They claim they will “revolutionize your dining experience,” where you are encouraged to relax and hang out.  

3 Restaurant
461 W. Central St., Franklin
508-528-6333
An upmarket American bistro featuring an innovative menu prepared with a contemporary, creative twist. Enjoy a  warm, stylish atmosphere while sipping a signature cocktail inside or on the patio.

Trattoria Romana Pizzeria Bar & Grill
60 Oakland St., Mansfield
774-719-2132
A trattoria-style ambiance alongside an authentic pizzeria. You will have an elegant but welcoming dining experience. Premium ingredients with a diverse menu bring the best of old-world Italy to New England!


Family Night

Conrad’s
121 Main St., Foxboro
508-594-3006
Described as a fun, family-owned gem with a casual atmosphere. They have a great kids' menu and sautéed specialties. Be sure to try their famous steak tips!

360 Pizzeria
384 Union St., Franklin
508-520-7600
An array of unique specialty, Italian thin-crust, pizzas is their specialty. With ingredients sourced from local farmers’ markets, the fresh flavor comes through. They offer authentic Mediterranean dishes and American classics.  

Box Seats  
500 E. Washington St., N. Attleboro
508-695-0660
A cool and unique, sports-themed family restaurant with a large menu featuring over 90 variations of freshly prepared American foods and pub classics. They have an extensive gluten-free menu. Enjoy various game nights, check the website for details.

Morin’s Hometown Bar and Grill
16 S. Main St., Attleboro
508-222-9875
You will never have a bad mean at Morin’s, a cornerstone of downtown Attleboro for the past century. They have been serving up the best in breakfast, lunch, and dinner delights since 1911. Through the years, the original cable-car diner has grown into a 250-seat family-style restaurant. Check out their creative daily specials. You would never think it was once a diner.

Stone Ridge Grill & Bar
60 Man Mar Dr., Plainville
508-316-0758
Serving the finest meats, seafood and pizza from their scratch kitchen with a menu that changes often based on ingredients sourced locally. Their pizza is made with dough and sauce in their 50-year-old family tradition! Each pie is hand-stretched and baked to order!


Taco Tuesday

Los Antojitos Restaurant & Bar
45 N. Washington St., N. Attleboro
508-699-4677
A casual family-owned Latin American restaurant with a menu influenced by different cultures, using only the freshest ingredients. They have amazing signature margaritas  Mark your calendar to check out their $2 Taco Tuesdays!

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
175 Mansfield Ave., Norton
508-622-0009
A festive Mexican cantina featuring familiar dishes made from scratch from original family recipes. They offer one of the best frozen margaritas around!

Rancho Chico
52 Washington St., Plainville
508-643-2534
Homey, festive Mexican cantina fixing up an array of traditional dishes, plus margaritas. This place is great for family time.

Jalapenos Grill
960 Main St., Walpole
508-668-3900
A must for authentic Mexican cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. They offer up over 100 types of tequilas, dozens of margaritas and cocktails, and ice cold beer. 


Sports Bars and Pubs

Clyde’s Grill and Bar
642 Providence Hwy., Walpole
508-660-2206
A comfy, Texas-style canteen serving Southwest cooking with a New England flair. Their specialty and most popular dishes are the pulled pork and fish tacos!

Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
973 Providence Hwy., Sharon 
781-806-0066
The place to go for a pint of beer, great food, and a fun atmosphere. They have a large patio bar and indoor seating. The extensive menu contains classic Irish dishes as well as Italian, Mexican, and American favorites.

The Gavel Public House
36 South St., Wrentham
508-384-0888
An upscale modern pub in a cozy, Irish-style atmosphere with an array of home-cooked, unique meals, served with “flair.” All menu items are prepared daily with locally sourced ingredients.

Six String Grill & Stage
275 Patriot Pl., Foxboro
774-215-7911
A casual setting restaurant with American classics, Southern favorites, and a little “honkeytonk”! Dine in or on the patio and enjoy live music for a rockin’ night out.


Local tip:  
"I love trying new craft beer. For one of the largest selections around, I head to Flynn’s Irish Pub in Mansfield." – Alex M.