Hotel Commonwealth Family Dining

Eastern Standard
The only hotel full-service restaurant is located on the street level and is considered one of Boston's hippest restaurants. Eastern Standard American Brasserie-style restaurant is also open for breakfast and lunch, and provides room service. The restaurant combines traditional New England fare with twists on nostalgic comfort foods like Mac and Cheese made with Gruyere and confit pork belly. A children's menu is offered 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 pm. With chicken fingers, mac and cheese, pasta and butter, grilled cheese and ice cream. Eastern Standard is Kenmore Square's only al fresco dining, but it's popular to sit outside, which is why reservations are not accepted for outdoor seating.

The Foundation Lounge
For date night, the hotel offers a hip lounge, perfect for pre- or apres-dinner drinks and snacks. The menu is made up of champagne, martinis, sake and Zensai Japanese appetizers in plush and comfortable seating. Live or recorded music is offered nightly.

Petit Robert Bistro
468 Commonwealth Avenue, 617-374-0699
This casual bistro is a great family spot. Located in a subterranean spot with al fresco dining, the classic menu includes a hard-to-choose-from pastry bar.

Sonsie
327 Newbury Street, 617-351-2500
A stylish Newbury Street restaurant just a couple of blocks from the hotel provide Loggia-style seating for perfect people watching. The fusion menu features kid-friendly fare like burgers and sandwiches.