Restaurants, etc. near the Somerville Theatre

[fourish.livejournal.com]

I'm seeing a show at the Somerville Theatre soon, and I've only been to Davis Square once. I loved the area and would like to do a little exploring before the show. I know this comm is crawling with restaurant reviews, but can anyone recommend a good one within easy access to the theatre? Doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, but a nice ambience for a small group would be cool.

Anywhere else (cool shops, strange landmarks, awesome places to park) within easy access of the theatre you can tell me about would also be greatly appreciated. (Is that cupcake shop anywhere nearby, perchance?) Apologies if this is the sort of thing that gets asked too often, but I just don't know the area well enough to figure out what goes where.

Thanks!

ETA: This community is amazing. You make me want to move to Somerville. :D

Comments

[ron_newman]

Sacco's Bowl-Haven is a nifty 1950s-throwback candlepin bowling alley.

Mr. Crepe is right in the theatre building. Maybe you'll want a dessert crepe before or after the show.

The Rosebud Diner is worth walking by at night when the neon sign is lit up.

[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

Sacco's has actually been around since '39, so... forties throwback. Very nice family joint. No beer though.

[fourish.livejournal.com]

As it turns out, my memory was jogged by everyone's replies and I've actually been to the Somerville Theatre - and Mr. Crepe - before. Thank you for reminding me it exists, along with the other suggestions.

[ron_newman]

Beyond the specific recommendations that people have made in these comments, I suggest that you just get here a few hours before the show and wander around.

[fourish.livejournal.com]

Definitely gonna do that....I really like Davis Square. :}

[ron_newman]

But if you park in a metered lot (as opposed to a street meter), be aware that the meter runs until 8 pm.