BIG CITY PIZZA KITCHEN & POOL HALL
Location: Allston/Brighton
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-782-2020
   
138 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-782-2020. In this renovated, two-floor bank building, you’ll find one-of-a-kind “retro-metro” décor featuring life size murals, as well as 15 champion-size pool tables, 6 foosball tables, 80 beer taps and outrageous thin crust pizzas that always keep customers coming back. L, D, LS, Sat & SB.

---

THE GREEN ROOM
Location: Allston/Brighton
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-562-4114
   
DoubleTree Guest Suites, 400 Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4114. The Green Room offers elegant yet casual dining overlooking the Charles River. Featuring grilled items and fresh seafood in abundant portions. Green Room diners can also enjoy a meal and a performance by a top national jazz act at Scullers Jazz Club as part of a package. B, L, D, SB.

---

PHO PASTEUR
Location: Allston/Brighton
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-783-2340
   
137 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-783-2340. Enjoy tasty, low-fat Vietnamese cuisine at this acclaimed chain. Menu boasts hearty noodle soups, Vietnamese salads and vegetarian dishes. Reservations recommended. Beer and wine at all locations. L & D.

---

SOUL FIRE
Location: Allston/Brighton
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-787-3004
   
182 Harvard Ave., Allston, 617-787-3004. Specializing in authentic pit-smoked barbecue served with homemade sauces, Soul Fire offers diners the option to enjoy their own meal or order from the “Bulk Menu” and indulge in oversize portions to share among 4–12 people, all served in an informal, comfortable setting accompanied by a soundtrack of classic soul music. Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–10 p.m.

---

THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP
Location: Allston/Brighton
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-254-1331
   
130 Brighton Ave. (corner of Harvard and Brighton avenues), Allston, 617-254-1331. This popular Allston hangout features Boston’s best beer selection, with more than 112 beers on tap and over 400 microbrews. Its food entices too, with award-winning steam beer burgers, famous curly fries, buffalo wings and giant nachos. L, D, C, LS, SB.

---