Best of Braintree, MA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Braintree, MA — mapped and organized by category.
About Braintree
Braintree is officially designated as a town but operates with a mayor-council government under Massachusetts law. Located in Norfolk County and part of the Greater Boston area, it connects to the MBTA Red Line and participates in the South Shore Coalition. The current mayor is Erin Joyce, who took office in 2023.
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United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum
The United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum is located in Quincy Center and displays the heavy cruiser USS Salem (CA‑139). The museum opened in 1993 after local officials and volunteers revived the former Fore River shipyard area.
USS Salem (CA-139) was laid down in 1945.
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Best Hotels in Braintree
9 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn is a hotel located in the Oak Ridge Estates neighborhood.
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Extended Stay America
Extended Stay America is a hotel located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
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Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn is a hotel located in the Oak Ridge Estates neighborhood.
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Marriott Boston Quincy
Marriott Boston Quincy is a hotel located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
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Boston Motel
Boston Motel is a hotel located in Bunker Estates, offering comfortable accommodations for travelers.
Best Restaurants in Braintree
105 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Angelina's Pizza
Angelina's Pizza is a pizza restaurant located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
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Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant
Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant is located in Quincy Center.
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Dave & Buster's
Dave & Buster's is a restaurant offering American cuisine located in Oak Ridge Estates.
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Fuji at WoC
Fuji at WoC is a Japanese restaurant located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
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Gio's Roast Beef & Pizza
Gio's Roast Beef & Pizza serves pizza and Greek dishes in the Bunker Estates neighborhood.
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Grille 151
Grille 151 is a restaurant located in the Bunker Estates neighborhood.
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Jake n JOES Sports Grille
Jake n JOES Sports Grille serves bar and grill cuisine in Oak Ridge Estates.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Braintree
13 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Gotcha Fusion
Gotcha Fusion serves bubble tea in the Buckingham Place neighborhood.
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Gunther Tooties
Gunther Tooties is a café in the Quincy Center that offers coffee and sandwiches.
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Ma Reilly's Cafe
Ma Reilly's Cafe offers a variety of sandwich and breakfast options in the Brookfield Village neighborhood.
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Michele's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe
Michele's Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe is a café in the Quincy Center that serves ice cream, coffee, and sandwiches.
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Mad Hatter Cafe
Mad Hatter Cafe is a breakfast‑focused café located in the Bunker Estates neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Braintree
6 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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South Shore Music Hall
South Shore Music Hall is a bar located in Quincy Center. It offers a lively atmosphere for music lovers.
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The South Side Tavern
The South Side Tavern is a local bar located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Braintree
12 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Quincy Historical Society Museum & Library
The Quincy Historical Society Museum & Library is an attraction located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
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United First Parish Church
United First Parish Church in Quincy Center is an American Unitarian Universalist congregation that dates back to 1639. The current building, built in 1828 by Abner Joy from designs by Alexander Parris, reflects its long history.
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United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum
The United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum is located in Quincy Center and displays the heavy cruiser USS Salem (CA‑139). The museum opened in 1993 after local officials and volunteers revived the former Fore River shipyard area.
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Weymouth Historical Society
Weymouth Historical Society is a local attraction located in Brookfield Village.
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Abigail Adams House Museum
Abigail Adams House Museum is an attraction located in the Bunker Estates neighborhood.
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Holbrook Historical Society
Visit the Holbrook Historical Society in Buckingham Place to explore the historic Roberts School, a 1½‑story wood‑frame building that once served as the town’s first classroom.
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John Adams Birthplace
The John Adams Birthplace is a saltbox house located at 133 Franklin Street in Quincy Center, where Founding Father and second president of the United States was born in 1735.
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John Quincy Adams Birthplace
The John Quincy Adams Birthplace is a historic house located at 141 Franklin Street in Quincy Center, Massachusetts.
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The QArts Gallery
The QArts Gallery is an attraction located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
Best Shops in Braintree
13 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Nordstrom Rack
Nordstrom Rack is a shop located in the Oak Ridge Estates neighborhood.
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The Next Chapter Books and More
The Next Chapter Books and More is a shop located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
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Christian Science Reading Room
Christian Science Reading Room is a shop located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Braintree
85 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Cunningham Park
Cunningham Park is a park located in the Forbes Wharf neighborhood.
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Sunset Lake Beach
Sunset Lake Beach is a park located in the Oak Ridge Estates neighborhood.
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Abigail Adams Park
Abigail Adams Park is a park located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
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Abraham Lincoln Park
Abraham Lincoln Park is a public park located in the Bunker Estates neighborhood.
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Bertha Soule Memorial Park
Bertha Soule Memorial Park is located in the Buckingham Place neighborhood.
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Bradford Hawes Park
Bradford Hawes Park is a park located in the Bunker Estates neighborhood.
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Bradford Street Playground
Bradford Street Playground is a public park located in the Quincy Center neighborhood.
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