Worcester · Worcester County, MA
Where to take visiting family in Worcester
Scout analyzed 65 Worcester places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
65
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Scout-verified spots
Green Island
BirchTree Bread Company
Bakery & cafe serving breads, pastries, sandwiches & coffee in a spacious, light-filled venue.
Central Business District
Armsby Abbey
Craft beers accompany comfort food & regional cheeses in a hip, cozy space with a brick backdrop.
Central Business District
Brew Café & Bakery
Central Business District
deadhorse hill
A former hilltop hotel houses a rustic-chic New American dining room with daytime cafe & coffee bar.
Shrewsbury Street
Root and Press, LLC
South Worcester
Acoustic Java Roastery & Tasting Room
Shrewsbury Street
Via Italian Table
Sophisticated Italian comfort fare in chic, romantic surrounds, plus year-round patio dining.
Columbus Park
Peppercorn's Grille and Tavern
Family-friendly Italian eatery & bar featuring thin-crust pizzas & Wormtown beers brewed next door.
Green Island
Tasty Experience Bistro
Green Island
1885
Forest Grove
Oak Barrel Tavern
Woodsy gastropub with American tavern eats, plus large array of whiskeys & draft beers.
Shrewsbury Street
One Eleven Chop House
Celebrated steakhouse classics & super-sized wine list in a posh, white-tablecloth setting.
Central Business District
Mechanics Hall
Central Business District
Mezcal Tequila Kitchen
Upmarket Mexican restaurant offering made-to-order guacamole, brunch & an extensive tequila list.
Shrewsbury Street
Funky Murphys
Unfussy modern Irish sports bar & grill providing pub grub, live bands, DJs & trivia nights.
Shrewsbury Street
InHouse Coffee
Chill coffeehouse offering espresso, flavored coffees, tea & baked goods, along with Wi-Fi.
Central Business District
Fuel America
Franklin Plantation
Mare E Monti
Old-world Italian cooking is the forte of this homey, brick-walled eatery, also serving wine & beer.
Food & Drink
The Sole Proprietor
Seafood, sushi & raw bar items paired with an extensive wine list at this longtime elegant eatery.
Central Business District
The Mercantile
Green Island
Sham restaurant
Shrewsbury Street
Cafe Reyes
Cuban restaurant offering breakfast, sandwiches & empanadas in a warm, vibrant atmosphere.
Salisbury Street
Bancroft Tower
Family
Launch Family Entertainment Park Westboro
No reservation needed
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