Located at 96 Guest St in the heart of Brighton, Massachusetts, Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar serves as a vibrant gathering place for the local community and visitors alike. Situated within the bustling landscape of Boston Landing, this establishment captures the spirit of the neighborhood by offering a welcoming atmosphere that balances modern comfort with a classic dining experience. Whether you are looking for a place to unwind after a long day of work, a venue to host a casual business meeting, or a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal with friends and family, the restaurant provides a versatile setting designed to accommodate a variety of occasions.
The philosophy behind Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar centers on the idea that a great meal is best enjoyed in a space that feels both sophisticated and accessible. By focusing on high-quality ingredients and a thoughtful approach to hospitality, the team strives to create an environment where guests feel genuinely cared for from the moment they walk through the doors. The interior design reflects a contemporary aesthetic, featuring clean lines and an open layout that encourages conversation and relaxation. It is a destination that honors the history of its location while embracing the evolving culinary culture of the Brighton area.
Key Highlights of Our Establishment
Prime Location in Boston Landing: Our restaurant is strategically positioned in one of Brighton’s most dynamic neighborhoods, making it an ideal stop for those exploring the area or attending events nearby. The accessibility of our location ensures that we remain a convenient choice for both local residents and commuters passing through the district.
Versatile Dining Atmosphere: We pride ourselves on offering a space that transitions seamlessly from a quiet lunch spot to a lively evening venue. Our layout is carefully planned to provide comfortable seating arrangements that cater to intimate dinners, larger group gatherings, and everything in between.
Commitment to Quality Service: At the core of our operations is a dedicated team focused on delivering attentive and friendly service. We believe that the quality of our hospitality is just as important as the quality of our offerings, ensuring that every guest leaves with a positive impression of their visit.
Community-Centric Approach: Being part of the Brighton community is central to our identity. We actively engage with our neighbors and strive to be a reliable fixture in the local landscape, contributing to the vibrant social fabric of the Guest Street corridor.
Experience the Best of Brighton
Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar stands as a testament to the importance of community-focused dining. We invite you to visit us at 96 Guest St to experience the unique blend of comfort, style, and hospitality that defines our brand. Whether you are a long-time resident of Brighton or just passing through the Boston area, our doors are open to provide you with a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you soon and becoming a regular part of your dining routine, as we continue to serve the diverse and energetic community that makes this neighborhood so special.
Our team is constantly working to refine our guest experience, ensuring that every visit meets the high standards our patrons have come to expect. By maintaining a focus on consistency and genuine connection, we aim to foster a lasting relationship with everyone who chooses to dine with us. We encourage you to stop by, enjoy the atmosphere, and discover why so many people consider us a preferred destination in the heart of Brighton. Your presence adds to the lively energy of our space, and we are honored to be your choice for dining and relaxation in the city.
Amenities and More
Menus
Raw Bar
Oysters
Southern Shrimp CevicheUSD 21.00
Tuna Poke NachosUSD 23.00
Shrimp CocktailUSD 25.00
Starters
Section of Warm Artisanal BreadsUSD 10.00
Short Rib NachosUSD 24.00
Peach & Tomato BurrataUSD 23.00
Sautéed Wild Maine MusselsUSD 21.00
Crab CakeUSD 24.00
Buffalo Chicken DipUSD 16.00
Parmesan AranciniUSD 16.00
Bruschetta PizzaUSD 21.00
Sausage & Pesto PizzaUSD 22.00
Spicy Point Judith Calamari FrittiUSD 19.00
Blistered Shishito PeppersUSD 12.00
Firecracker ShrimpUSD 19.00
Crispy Truffle Cauliflower BitesUSD 17.00
Short Rib Spring RollsUSD 19.00
Crispy Chicken WingsUSD 18.00
Fried Chicken BitesUSD 16.00
Chicken, Bacon & Ranch PizzaUSD 23.00
Soup & Salad
Tomato bisque
New England Clam Chowder
Baby GreensUSD 13.00
Caesar SaladUSD 15.00
Sesame Chicken SaladUSD 24.00
Tuna NiçoiseUSD 28.00
Strawberry & FetaUSD 15.00
MediterraneanUSD 16.00
Salad Pairings
Sandwiches
Buttermilk Fried ChickenUSD 19.00
House Roasted TurkeyUSD 19.00
Fried HaddockUSD 22.00
Caprese & Avocado ToastUSD 17.00
Rail Stop Tacos
Lobster Roll
Salmon BurgerUSD 19.00
Rail Stop BurgerUSD 19.00
SmashburgerUSD 19.00
FalafelUSD 17.00
Entrées
8 oz. Black Angus Center Cut FiletUSD 52.00
Steak FritesUSD 31.00
Bourbon Steak TipsUSD 36.00
Braised Short RibUSD 36.00
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Baked Stuffed HaddockUSD 32.00
Pan Seared Faroe Island SalmonUSD 34.00
Tuna Poke BowlUSD 28.00
Chef's Daily RisottoUSD 22.00
Squid Ink Seafood Pasta $34USD 34.00
Lobster Mac & CheeseUSD 34.00
Warm Buddha BowlUSD 19.00
Shrimp PiccataUSD 30.00
Blackened Chicken PastaUSD 28.00
Sides to Share
Sides to Share
Brunch
Build Your Own OmeletteUSD 12.00
Fried Chicken and WaffleUSD 18.00
Skillet Short Rib HashUSD 22.00
Brioche French ToastUSD 14.00
Ricotta PancakesUSD 13.00
Huevos RancherosUSD 21.00
Steak Tips and EggsUSD 27.00
Lumberjack BreakfastUSD 19.00
Lobster and Eggs BenedictUSD 25.00
All AmericanUSD 21.00
Açaí Berry BowlUSD 18.00
Mexican Eggs BenedictUSD 19.00
CrepesUSD 17.00
Coconut and Banana French ToastUSD 18.00
Steak Power BowlUSD 24.00
Mixed Berry Belgian WaffleUSD 18.00
Buttermilk Fried ChickenUSD 19.00
Lobster Roll
Caprese & Avocado ToastUSD 17.00
Turkey SaladUSD 18.00
Fried haddockUSD 22.00
Steak Breakfast BurritoUSD 21.00
Brunch BurgerUSD 19.00
Salmon BurgerUSD 19.00
Rail Stop BurgerUSD 19.00
SmashburgerUSD 19.00
FalafelUSD 16.00
B.L.A.T.USD 18.00
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Reviews Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar
Jacob Tharakan Chacko
08-03-2026
Great ambiance, lovely food, exemplary service. The lobster Roll was divine. Calamari brilliantly crisp that it just cracks in the mouth Rail Stop Burger just melts in the mouth, Ceaser salad rich and filling , the Beer- allagash white soft and smooth , lunch was a wholesome experience. Now why only 4 stars? I am sure they can make it even more heavenly
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Nishant Kelkar
08-03-2026
Nice restaurant, ample seating, wait staff is very patient and helpful. Nice decor. Food is delicious. We ordered Mac n cheese and Chicken fingers for kids and they loved it. We ordered firecracker shrimp for starters, it was delicious. “Roasted Atlantic Salmon” was perfectly cooked and the white cream sauce was sweetly yummy. I also ordered “Lobster Roll” which again was very nice but the lime juice in the bread was on the higher side and was overpowering the whole lobster taste. 1 less star for that.
They have great selection of cocktails which I didn’t realize as they gave only one drink menu for our table. I realized it after ordering my beer. I wish the wait staff have given separate drinks menu or informed the guests about their cocktail selection.
Parking is available on street and in the parking garage.
Imp: right now it’s mandatory to show your vaccination card before entering, so please don’t forget it at home.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 50–100
Soching Tsang
06-03-2026
It is a typical American restaurant . Surprisingly, lots of families were eating there . The truffle fries were delicious and crispy. The service was great . Only minus one star because the steak came out rare ( cold inside ) ( supposed to be medium rare ) . But the manager and staff were very friendly and kind . It was my daughter birthday. So they offered a free dessert which was very kind of them .
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 30–40
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Rob Levine
04-03-2026
Disappointed with the experience. We were there last night... Sunday night of Presidents Day weekend. This is the second time we've gone. The restaurant was at about 1/3 capacity. Our waiter, although very personable and having a quirky sense of humor, seemed to be stretched a bit thin. The first time he came around for the drink order, one of our party was using the restroom. We asked him to come back which took quite a while. We eventually got our drink order in plus one appetizer. The drinks came quickly, the appetizer took longer than expected. We then ordered 4 entrees. Mine was the Bourbon Steak Tips, medium rare. They came out VERY RARE/FLESHY. I called the waiter over and he agreed that the were not as ordered and took my plate. Unfortunately the 3 others had their meals and I was left with nothing. He didn't offer to bring me a salad or anything at all to tide me over. The kitchen was pretty quick to get my plate back, but unfortunately the meat was still RARE. He took it back... again leaving me with nothing to eat. By this time the others in my party were almost done with their meals. My meal came back again, and although the meat was finally cooked as ordered, it was lukewarm. I did not complain again as I was now in a foul mood and just wanted the experience to be over. Nothing was offered to me for my inconvenience, and nothing was taken off the bill. I think they could have done better.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Laura Stein
20-02-2026
Oy, oy, oy is all I can say here. Same issues a lot of folks here have written about: 1) The food was terribly bland. I've never had a flavorless caesar salad in my life but somehow they managed to make it taste like nothing. 2) They turned … More
Emma
19-02-2026
I chose this restaurant for its proximity to Roadrunner and sit down style. The lighting was a bit too bright and the vibe was pretty standard for a new American restaurant. I made a reservation and we were seated right away, but then … More
Nancy Kehoe
15-02-2026
Every month my friend and I go to the Rail Stop for lunch. By now we are known and greeted warmly by April the hostess and know the waiters and waitresses. We just love it, the food, the drinks the warm welcome. In today’s world of Fast Food and in attention , it is truly a gift to be known and well served.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Sarah
07-02-2026
Amazing food & drinks, great service, and a very nice outdoor dining experience! Food was very high quality. I loved the fra diavolo seafood pasta, and boyfriend said they have the best crab cakes he’s ever had! The ambiance was perfect for a summer night and they played good music. Definitely recommend and we plan on returning!
Guadalupe Gutierrez
07-01-2026
I wanted to try some clam chowder and this spot was one of the few that was open at 10am. The chowder was phenomenal; I should've ordered the bigger portion. I followed it up with some crab cakes which were delicious. Made me take small bites to appreciate it fully. I went in on a Sunday morning and the place was not busy, but traffic grew when I left. Service was fine; environment was great.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
USD 30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
YANISA SEEDAKUM
22-12-2025
We recently dined here and overall had a decent experience. However, our service was a bit underwhelming. The server didn’t seem as attentive or engaged as we had hoped, which impacted our overall experience. We understand everyone can have an off day, but it didn’t quite feel like the level of service that usually warrants a full 20% tip. That said, the atmosphere and food were still enjoyable, and we’d be open to giving the restaurant another try in the future.
Price per person
USD 50–100
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations not required
Noise level
Moderate noise
Seating type
Indoor dining area
DJ Albrecht
02-12-2025
We enjoyed drinks, apps and dinner here before going to a concert. I had one of their barrel aged drinks which was great. We shared oysters, arancini and the Tuscan chicken. We had a booth w nice view of the bar & our server was friendly and attentive.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Group size
2 people, 3-4 people
Saman Pezeshki
20-09-2025
We tried this place for the first time last week and I have to say that I was very pleased with the food. We sat at the bar on a Wednesday night and our bar tender was pretty cool.
The vibe and ambiance is great. We started with a buffalo chicken app which was perfect. I went with their burger which was superb especially with that tomato jam sauce. We also got the salmon which was also very flavorful and cooked to perfection.
Overall I was very pleased with the food and ambiance of this place and can recommend it for dinner.
Hima L.
18-09-2025
This place is one of our favorite go-to brunch spots. We love their huevos rancheros, omelets, and salads. They also have amazing falafel sandwich, avocado toast, and mac and cheese. This place is highly underrated, and we absolutely love … More
Catherine B
12-09-2025
Delicious foods! Good atmosphere! Been here for twice this month. The waiter and waitress are nice and polite. I love how they decorate the restaurant. Feel warm and comfortable.
PsBoston7
06-09-2025
Can you say SLAPALICIOUS???!!
Honeeyyyyeeee that Eggs Benedict Hollandaise sauce was a symphony on my tongue! Oh and the Hibiscus Mimosa was the winner by FAR out of all that was on the Mimosa Tree.
We made reservations for this past Sunday and noticed the table next to us had this beautiful Mimosa tree so we decided to do the same, you get four choices - Pineapple Juice, Pear, Strawberry Lemonade and Hibiscus were our selections.
The Steak Tips and Eggs were scrumptious (as witnessed that the plate was clean) and the Belgian waffle hit the spot. Also the Acai bowl was enjoyed as well. Not a bad item did we have at our table. The bacon was a little over done but they replaced them as soon as we said something. Service was efficient and the ambiance here is so nice. Great spot for brunch! I will be back.
I will say this stay away from the Pear Mimosa it didn't have any real flavor.
Respectfully Reviewed.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
A Koko
05-08-2025
We went for family lunch on a weekend. We are seated right a way and we ordered our drinks. The food was served hot and the service was excellent. Their cocktails are the best. I recommend the dessert too.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Erik Tseng
30-06-2025
We live nearby and have wanted to try out the brunch menu here at Rail Stop. First impression is very good as the interior decor exudes a very relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. We went at around 1:30 and it wasn’t too busy and we were seated … More
Darren Smith
29-06-2025
Rail Stop is a large stunningly beautiful casual bar and restaurant with good food and atmosphere.
The last time I visited was a very busy Saturday night, and had I not been here … More
Tiaranad Gerjarusak
05-06-2025
Love coming here, the ambiance is nice. The food is great and the price is right. I like to go check out New a balance Global Store next door then come for lunch or dinner at this restaurant. The servers are energetic and always lively. I really like looking at the bar it’s very cool. This place is good to come with a date, family, or friends. The calamari is so good, it’s my favorite!
Price per person
USD 10–20
RoadTrip NewEngland
31-05-2025
Great new spot in Brighton Landing, big bar good drinks. We had the seafood paella and the tuna nicoise- both excellent. Lots of room as well as some outdoor seating. Looking forward to going back again
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 50–100
Reviews Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar