Lineage Restaurant
(617) 232-0065
242 Harvard St
Brookline,
MA
02446
42.3411
-71.121
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner South Side
What People Are Saying About Lineage Restaurant
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Coolidge Corner's most sophisticated spot for modern cuisine, Lineage sports a pair of airy dining rooms and a welcoming little bar that faces a fiery wood-burning oven. Pleasant, well-informed servers point out the menu's specialty ingredients to a wildly diverse patronage that includes dressed-down area residents and gourmands of all ages. A lengthy, international wine list and fully-stocked bar provide diners with plenty of drink options.
The Food
Sewall's menu features plenty of items that demonstrate his deft touch with seafood (he won national acclaim during his stint at Great Bay). A starter of braised cod cheeks with chorizo and golden raisins benefits from its time in the wood oven, as do entrees like oak-roasted chicken and a succulent pork loin. A crisp crab cake gets a kick from a tangy mango salsa, while a roasted swordfish entree is fleshed out by green lentils, celery root and a truffle vinaigrette.
User Reviews
rigby123
September 10, 2008
If I had to eat at only one restaurant in Brookline it would be Lineage. The menu changes from time to time, with different versions of their excellent scallops, roast hen, etc. The cocktails are perfectly prepared, but they are a little small. Servers are always knowledgeable and helpful. The staff provides a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. It can get busy during dinner, so it's good to call ahead. Sitting and eating at the bar is a nice alternative on busy nights. We've been to Lineage an uncountable number of times, and it has never been anything but excellent.
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micjayson
August 11, 2008
Friends and I went here for the first time recently because of reviews. Not sure how long ago those were written because what we found was completely opposite. The decor was tacky, and the menu was WAY overpriced! The experience was horrible from the minute we walked in the door when we had to wait 10 minutes for a staff member to even look at us. We were then taken to a cramped table by the annoying and uncomfortably fake owner. The food wasn't bad, but some of our meals were luke warm or even cold like it had been premade or sitting out for a while. Oh and our server smelled of body odor so bad that we wanted to leave before our food came. Save yourself the trouble and go to the Fireplace for half the price.
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jwong83
February 02, 2008
You can't NOT have a good time when you go to Lineage. Just to show you how popular they are there's always a line of people waiting to eat during dinner. Their menu changes frequently and their seafood is always super-fresh. If you like seafood this is the place to be. Try the fish dishes but I recommend the lobster (since the owner's cousin supplies them with only the best catches). I also recommend the chicken, tuna tare-tare, and crab cakes. Their staff is friendly and accomodating, the place is nicely decorated and painted a nice and cheerful yellow, the food from beginning appetizer to the last spoonful of dessert is wonderful. Make sure to save room for dessert because the butterscotch pudding and their blood-orange float is the type of dessert you dream of after you leave the restaurant. Also their interesting historical ties to Brookline adds one extra layer of intruige. So what's not to like? I brought my mother-in-law who is extra-picky about food quality, taste, and cleanliness (on top of the fact that she's a super-healthy eater) and the restaurant passed with her stamp of approval which says a lot. Also check out their website for more info: www.lineagerestaurant(dot)com
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The Extras:
Sewall's famous butterscotch pudding made the move from Great Bay as well; rich enough to share, it comes with chantilly cream and toasted pecans.
When to Go:
One of Brookline's most impressive Sunday brunches--from 10:30am to 2pm--includes items like an open-faced lobster omelet with basil pesto and a cod hash with a poached egg, leeks and smoky lardons. On Sunday nights, a three-course lobster dinner is offered for $45.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Fine Dining, Brunch, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
