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Drop Clock Club
Join social group dinners at hidden gem Greater Boston area restaurants.
Not up for a full dinner? Try a snack & chat – join for appetizers, dessert, or a light social bite.
DATE TBD – Snack & Chat at Ajeen in Allston
Lebanese restaurant Ajeen is an unassuming gem in the heart of Allston, serving up soft, hot, and flavorful Lahmajun, a Middle Eastern flatbread topped with minced meat, literally meaning “meat with dough.” Traditionally made with ground beef or lamb, this dish bursts with fresh tomatoes, red peppers, onions, parsley, garlic, and a blend of aromatic…
$20.00
DATE TBD – Snack & Chat at Michael’s Deli in Brookline
The group will try an assortment of small bites from knishes to sandwiches at Michael's Deli and whatever else the owner Steven thinks is fun for folks to sample. Fun fact: Michael's Deli was featured on Anthony Bourdain's travel show! Address: 256 Harvard Street, Brookline Parking: Metered parking available along Beacon St. Public transit: right…
$22.99
SOLD OUT – Brunch on Saturday at S&S Restaurant in Cambridge
Meet new friends over brunch at S&S Restaurant, a historic deli and diner in Cambridge. Come sample the classics from potato pancakes to french toasts to pancakes. Address: 1334 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Parking: Metered parking on along Cambridge St, S&S also has a small parking lot Public Transit: 69 bus line Cambridge @…
$28.00
SOLD OUT – Turkish Brunch at Coffee Turco in Allston
Meet new friends at Coffee Turco over Turkish black tea prepared using stacked teapots called "çaydanlık," and a selection of traditional breads, spreads, and sweet and savory treats from eggs menemen to baklava. Address: 483 Cambridge St, Allston
$20.00
Try new foods with new friends – this is our bread and butter.
DATE TBD – EARLY BIRD – Korean Food at Kaju in Allston at 4pm
The group will be gathering around a table and trying dumplings, seafood and kimchi pancakes, spicy BBQ chicken, bulgogi, a selection of stews, plus traditional banchan (side dishes) at Kaju. Address: 56 Harvard Ave, Boston, MA 02134 Parking: Metered parking available on Harvard Ave and Cambridge St. Some sections may be permit parking only. Public…
$28.00
DATE TBD – Persian Food at Cafe Vanak in Belmont
We'll be gathering at Cafe Vanak, a Persian restaurant serving traditional cuisine in Belmont. We'll try stuffed grape leaves, beef koobideh, lamb shanks, and chicken koobideh over basmati rice. Address: 271 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478 Parking: Available on Belmont St Public Transit: 73 bus line at the Belmont St @ School St stop
$30.00
DATE TBD – Uyghur Food at Silk Road in Cambridge
Join a group dinner at Silk Road Uyghur Cuisine in Cambridge, one of the city's first Uyghur restaurants. We'll sit around a table and try their hand-pulled noodles with chicken, Uyghur meat pies, and dry fried noodles. Read about the owner on our Restaurants page!
$30.00
SOLD OUT – Brazilian Food at Muqueca in Cambridge
Join a dinner at Muqueca in Inman Square! We'll sit around a table and have seafood moquecas with plantains, mariscada, fried yuca, Brazilian cod cakes, then housemade Brazilian desserts. Read our interview with Fafá on the Restaurants page. This is a group meal to join if you like seafood! Address: 1008 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA…
$30.00
SOLD OUT – Colombian Food at El Peñol in Brookline
Meet new friends over dinner at El Peñol, the Brookline location of a well-loved Colombian restaurant opened 27 years ago in East Boston. The group will be sharing some of the restaurant's most popular dishes: pork belly rinds, grilled steak, fried plantains, yuca, rice, stews and more. This is a meal to join if you…
$30.00
SOLD OUT – Ethiopian Food at Blue Nile in Jamaica Plain
Join a group of new friends at Ethiopian restaurant Blue Nile in Jamaica Plain and share specially seasoned chicken, beef, and lamb dishes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, chili peppers, and herb butter over injera, or join a vegetarian group and try carrot and cabbage dishes and split red lentil and chickpea stews with berbere sauce…
$30.00
SOLD OUT – Nepalese Food at Base Crave in Cambridge
Sit around a table with new friends over a cozy Nepalese meal! Tucked away in West Cambridge, Base Crave is a peaceful hidden gem for Nepalese food. The group will share chicken momos, chicken and mushroom curry, and chicken chili. For vegetarians, there will be spinach and paneer momos, vegetable stir-fry noodles, and tofu curry.…
$30.00
SOLD OUT – Sichuan Food at Noah’s Kitchen in Brookline
Meet new friends over dinner at Noah's Kitchen, a Sichaun restaurant tucked away in Brookline Village. The group will be trying some introductory Sichuan dishes (keeping it at lower spice levels) from chicken with garlic black bean sauce, Sichuan fish with vegetables, and stir-fried beef. Address: 18 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 Parking: Metered parking…
$31.00
SOLD OUT – Thai Food at Cha Yen Thai Cookery in Watertown
Meet new friends over dinner at Cha Yen Thai Cookery, a beloved Thai restaurant located right on Mt. Auburn Street. Since opening its doors in 2019, it has grown into a full-service, sit-down establishment known for both its classic flavors and inventive appetizers. Our group will be sampling popular staples like Pad See Ew, Drunken…
$30.00
SOLD OUT – Vegan Egyptian Food at Koshari Mama in Cambridge
We'll be gathering at Koshari Mama, a vegan Egyptian restaurant serving elevated street foods in Somerville. The group will be sharing the restaurant's popular dishes from falafel to mushroom shawerma to their namesake dish Koshari and more. Address: 585 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 Parking: Available on Somerville Ave Public Transit: 83 bus line at…
$30.00
Chat about shared interests over a good meal at these gatherings.
DATE TBD – Brunch for 50+ suggested by Simone – Rosebud in Davis Square
Meet new friends in 50+ over brunch at Rosebud, a diner in Davis Square in Somerville that puts an Indian spin on their food. The group will be sharing shareable dishes from Tika Tots to chai French toast to Vada Pav. If meeting other 50+ folks in the city sounds fun, add your name to…
$30.00
DATE TBD – Creatives Group Dinner suggested by Melissa
Suggested by Melissa, this is a group meal for creative folks in the Greater Boston Area! Whether you're an artist, musician, writer, chef—or just someone who loves being creative—you're welcome here. If sharing a meal with other creative people in the city sounds like your kind of night, add your name to the waitlist. We’ll…
$30.00
DATE TBD – Dinner for 30s at Cafe Barada in Cambridge
Meet new friends in their 30s-40s over dinner at Cafe Barada, a Lebanese restaurant in Cambridge. The group will be trying shareable dishes from hoummos to falafel to baba ghannouj to tabbouleh to mujederra to kibbeh. If you want to try most of the menu without committing to one dish and like to share, this…
$31.00-
DATE TBD – LGTBQ+ Group Dinner suggested by Gem – Vietnamese or Thai Food
Suggested by Gem, this is a group meal for LGTBQ+ folks. If meeting other LGTBQ+ folks in the city over tasty Vietnamese or Thai food sounds fun, add your name to the waitlist and we’ll reach out to coordinate a time that works best for everyone.
$30.00 -
DATE TBD – Parents Group Dinner suggested by Sunny
Suggested by Sunny, this is a group meal for parents with young kids! We’ll plan an early dinner that’s kid-friendly—think relaxed vibes, maybe even a kids’ table. If making new parent-friends over a shared meal sounds like your kind of evening, add your name to the waitlist. We’ll reach out to coordinate a time and…
$30.00 
DATE TBD – Retirees Lunch suggested by Nan – Michael’s Deli in Brookline
This is a special afternoon brunch for retirees! The group will try an assortment of small bites from knishes to sandwiches at Michael's Deli and whatever else the owner Steven thinks is fun for folks to sample. Fun fact: Michael's Deli was featured on Anthony Bourdain's travel show! If meeting other retirees in the city…
$25.00-
SOLD OUT – Once a New Yorker… group dinner at Muqueca in Cambridge on Wednesday at 6:30pm
Come join this New York Appreciation Group Dinner — a night to talk about all things NYC! Hosted by Ruth, who was born in Boston but spent 44 years in New York City, this dinner is for anyone who loves the Big Apple. Whether you grew up there, lived there for a few years, or…
$30.00
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Social Meals
Don't feel like dining alone today? Find group tables and events at Greater Boston Area restaurants each week for meals with new local friends of all ages and backgrounds.
Try More Dishes
Family-style meals and shareable plates of special menus selected by restaurant owners and the community mean you can try more dishes than if you were dining solo.
Interest Groups (new!)
Join special themed meals and gather over shared interests – from new-in-towners to retirees to plant aficionados.
Boston Restaurant Map and Guide (new!)
A Drop Clock Club community-generated map of reviews and recommendations. From the other friendly people who have attended group dinners. Add a pin on the map here!