Boston’s Newest Restaurants to Try Right Now (June 2026)
Boston’s food scene is buzzing this month, with new restaurants opening across the city and a few long‑awaited concepts finally taking shape. Whether you’re craving Lebanese mezze, tropical tiki plates, or a nostalgic pasta bar, June is delivering plenty of reasons to explore something new.
Here are the standout openings and updates worth checking out right now.
Bey — South End
The South End just welcomed Bey, a bright and modern Lebanese restaurant serving a mix of hot and cold mezze, grilled plates, and fresh, herb‑forward dishes. From beef and lamb pita pockets to fattoush with pomegranate‑lemon vinaigrette, the menu leans into bold flavors and shareable plates perfect for summer dining.
One standout: the hummus served the “Bey Way” — topped with beef tenderloin, pine nuts, and pomegranate molasses. Pair it with one of their creative cocktails (yes, including a Tabbouleh Negroni) for the full experience.
📍 280 Shawmut Ave., South End 🗓️ Open Now
Kowloon Tiki on the Beach — Revere Beach
The iconic Kowloon has officially gone seaside. Their new Revere Beach outpost brings all the classics — General Gau, wings, and seafood favorites — plus new tropical‑leaning dishes like seared tuna bites with pineapple furikake and Spam fried rice with pineapple‑soy chicken.
With a 115‑seat dining room and a 60‑person patio overlooking Broad Sound, this spot is built for summer sunsets, tiki cocktails, and beach‑day energy.
📍 21 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere 🗓️ Open Now
The Exchange — Downtown Boston
If you’ve been missing Boston Chops, there’s something new on the horizon. The Exchange, a concept from NNE Hospitality Group, is moving into the former downtown Chops location. Details are still under wraps, but the team behind it is known for polished, modern dining — so expectations are high.
This one is shaping up to be a major 2026 opening.
📍 52 Temple Place, Downtown 🗓️ Opening 2026
High Tea After Party — Back Bay
As part of Boston’s early Pride celebrations, chef Tiffani Faison and her team are hosting a rooftop after‑party at Bubble Bath Back Bay. Expect Champagne, caviar, sunshine, and DJ L’Duke — all set against one of the prettiest rooftop views in the city.
📍 CitizenM Rooftop, 408 Newbury St., Back Bay 🗓️ June 6
Boston’s dining scene is always evolving, but this month’s lineup brings an especially fun mix of global flavors, beach‑ready openings, and long‑awaited returns. Whether you’re planning a date night, a weekend outing, or a summer dinner with friends, these new restaurants offer plenty of reasons to explore the city’s food scene all over again.
