Jeanie Johnston Pub and Grill

Jeanie Johnston Pub & Grill on South Street has a food menu built for staying through dinner. Burgers, wings, steak-and-cheese subs and baked macaroni and cheese are among the choices, with a buttery cracker topping on the mac. The Boat Burger adds bacon, Swiss and a fried egg, while warm pretzels come with beer cheese for the table.

Beer, cider and spirits are part of the draw at this Jamaica Plain pub, which also offers a late-night food menu. That’s useful when an evening out runs longer than dinner plans did, though it’s worth confirming which dishes are available late. The pub posts events on its website and takes food orders for pickup, giving you a choice between eating in and taking dinner home.