Granary Tavern

Granary Tavern on Milk Street serves oysters, chowder and lobster rolls alongside steak tips and flatbreads. The lobster roll comes warm with butter or cold with citrus mayonnaise, so you can settle that argument before ordering. A Greek spinach salad with falafel gives you another route through a menu with plenty of seafood and meat.

The patio faces the Greenway, making outdoor lunch an option when the weather cooperates. Weekend brunch starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 2:30 p.m., useful if your day downtown begins later. Come for a full meal or share a flatbread over drinks. The setting suits a stop between the Financial District and waterfront without needing to plan an elaborate evening.