Price Chopper
564 Southwest Cutoff, Worcester
(508) 752-3737
Shaw's
368 Southbridge St., Auburn
(508) 832-0440
111 Chophouse
Food: American cuisine (steaks)
111 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
(508) 799-4111
www.111chophouse.com
Price: $30–$40
Cool Features: One of the best restaurants in Central Massachusetts.
Boulevard Diner
Food: Classic diner
155 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
(508) 791-4535
www.boulevarddiner.com/home
Price: $5–$7
Cool Features: A true 1930s diner. Breakfast all day.
Brew City
Food: Burgers
104 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
(508) 752-3862
www.brew-city.com
Price: $15–$20
Cool Features: The best beer selection in Worcester.
Chili's Grill & Bar
Food: Mexican
291 Boston Tpke. (Rte. 9), Shrewsbury
(508) 756-1800
www.chilis.com
Price: $10–$15
Chuck's Steakhouse
Food: American (steaks)
10 Prospect St. (U.S. Rte. 20), Auburn
(508) 832-2553
www.chucks.com/chucksmenuhome.htm
Price: $20–$25
Cool Features: All-you-can-eat soup and salad bar, as well as the best steaks ever.
Coney Island Hot Dogs
Food: Hot dogs (and a few hamburgers)
158 Southbridge St., Worcester
(508) 753-4362
www.coneyislandlunch.com
Price: $1–$5
Cool Features: A classic hot dog place—you can't graduate without going here at least once. Order your hot dog with “the works.”
Flying Rhino
Food: Interesting combinations of traditional foods
278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
(508) 757-1450
www.flyingrhinoCafé.com
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: A funky restaurant with an ecclectic menu. If you're hungry, definitely order a “two-bite” size meal. Take out available.
Green Island Diner
Food: Classic diner
162 Millbury St., Worcester
(508) 753-4189
Price: $5–$7
Cool Features: Great place to sober up after a night out.
Irish Times
Food: Irish
244 Main St., Worcester
(508) 797-9599
www.irishtimespub.com
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: Irish pub downstairs; restaurant with traditional Irish food on the second floor.
Northworks Grille
Food: American
106 Grove St., Worcester
(508) 755-2006
www.northworks.com
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: Housed in an old steelworks.
Pepper Corns Grille and Bar
Food: Italian
455 Park Ave., Worcester
(508) 752-7711
www.epeppercorns.com
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: Italian-inspired cooking with a casual twist.
Piccadilly Pub
Food: American
480 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
(508) 755-1808
www.piccadillypub.com
Price: $8–$15
Sole Proprietor
Food: Seafood cuisine
118 Highland St., Worcester
(508) 798-FISH
www.thesole.com
Price: $25–$30
Cool Features: The menu constantly changes.
Tortilla Sam's
Food: Mexican
107 Highland St., Worcester
(508) 756-SAMS
www.tortillasams.com
Price: $8–$12
Cool Features: BYOB. Open-mic night on Monday from 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Vinny Testa's
Food: Italian
7 Boston Tpke. (Rte. 9), Shrewsbury
(508) 755-0900
www.vinnytsofboston.com
Price: $10–$15
Cool Features: It's right on Lake Quinsigamund with views of Worcester. Reservations recommended.
Wonder Bar Pizza
Food: Pizza (restaurant style)
121 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
(508) 752-9909
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: A true Worcester institution with awesome pizza.