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51 Lincoln

51 Lincoln

(Now Closed)
New American Restaurant$$$$
Newton Highlands, Newton
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  • Eater
    EaterOctober 30, 2013
    51 Lincoln is a destination spot to drink for urbanites and suburbanites alike. The Peat Monster’s Reveal (scotch, lemon, honey) is garnished with applewood smoked corn and watermelon.
  • AskMen
    AskMenApril 14, 2011
    Try creative concepts like cardamom honey syrup mixed with bourbon, lemon juice & cardamom bitters, or tamarind pumpkin syrup incorporated into a rum cocktail with mole bitters & lemon juice. Read more
  • Garrett V.heart icon on user image
    Garrett Van SiclenSeptember 3, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    They are now closed on Mondays. $1 oysters are still on Tuesdays. Order one of Ginny's awesome Blood Mary's with them!
  • Eric A.heart icon on user image
    Eric AndersenJuly 2, 2014
    Get a cheese and charcuterie board! Delicious and beautiful presentation!
  • Jason C.
    Jason CarrascoAugust 31, 2013
    Get the Tim, Ryan & I cocktail. Tequila and citrus with red and green tabasco. Just the right amount of spice..
  • Jill G.
    Jill GarzaAugust 29, 2012
    You can not go wrong here. Everyone is super friendly. Anthony is making incredible drinks at the bar and is fun to talk to!
  • Caren K.
    Caren KorinJune 15, 2011
    Yummy... Just yummy! Best quiet table for 2 is in the back corner by the service hutch... No close enough to matter. It's really quiet for a loud restaurant
  • Boston Magazine
    Boston MagazineNovember 11, 2011
    A rooftop garden. Colorful paintings by the chef. A globe-spanning menu. No, it’s not the latest city restaurant — it’s 51 Lincoln, the tiny Newton eatery. Read more
  • Donna Y.heart icon on user image
    Donna YuenAugust 9, 2014
    Extremely noisy. You have to yell across the table to talk to your friends. Food was good. Recommend the watermelon steak and hake. Desserts were too sweet. Service was slow.
  • BostonTweet
    BostonTweetMarch 16, 2011
    51 Lincoln has $1 Mayflower Point Oysters every Monday and Tuesday nights and they're open for lunch Monday-Saturday from 11:30am until 2:30pm.
  • Greg
    GregJuly 20, 2011
    Go early on Mon/Tue for $1 bluepoint oysters @ the bar then have the offbeat watermelon steak app, duck is great here as well
  • Jill G.
    Jill GarzaAugust 29, 2012
    Try the cheeses and charcuterie!!! Chef is right on!
  • Jeffrey A.
    Jeffrey AMarch 22, 2014
    The duck appetizer is practically invisible
  • Caren K.
    Caren KorinJune 15, 2011
    OMG... Coffee chocolate walnut ice cream is to die for...
  • Darrin W.
    Darrin WatsonOctober 6, 2013
    Lipstick on a pig punch at the bar with Ginny!
  • Steven S.
    Steven SJanuary 26, 2012
    Try the seared watermelon. Unbelievable
  • Steve S.
    Steve SchnelwarAugust 13, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Tonights Raw August dish is Black Summer Truffle Steak Tartare!!
  • Steven F.
    Steven FeinsteinFebruary 21, 2010
    For an elegant night out, try 51 Lincoln. Try the Artisanal Cheese selections! Read more
  • Madeline S.
    Madeline SallJune 7, 2011
    The tuna tartar is excellent!
  • Garrett V.heart icon on user image
    Garrett Van SiclenJanuary 11, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Closed, this is now Buttonwood
  • Jfff H.
    Jfff HyyysDecember 1, 2013
    Rib Eye!!!
  • David R.
    David RowntreeFebruary 4, 2011
    Try the fish tacos at the bar
  • Ian P.
    Ian PoynterApril 22, 2010
    Have Ben make you an off-menu cocktail.
  • Renee B.
    Renee BochmanDecember 24, 2010
    Ben is an awesome bartender!
  • Kim
    KimOctober 9, 2010
    Love this restaurant!
  • David R.
    David RowntreeFebruary 4, 2011
    Mmmm!
  • Anne W.
    Anne WeiskopfJanuary 17, 2010
    Spend time at the bar with Ben.
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