Super Bowl LIX is just around the corner, and Boston bars and restaurants are gearing up for a big night of football, food, and drinks. Whether you’re hosting at home or looking for the best places to catch the game with fellow fans, there are plenty of options. From takeout platters packed with game-day favourites to high-energy sports bars with massive screens, here’s where to watch and what to eat in Boston this Super Bowl Sunday.
Bar Fellini at InterContinental Boston is celebrating Super Bowl LIX with a menu inspired by Philadelphia and Kansas City. Fans can enjoy a Philly Cheesesteak ($25) made with shaved Piedmont ribeye, sautéed onions, and American cheese on a sub roll, served with French fries. For a taste of Kansas City, the Kansas City-Style Ribs ($25) feature tender pork ribs smothered in house-made BBQ sauce. For those looking to share, the menu includes Calabrian Spicy Wings ($32), a two-pound serving of crispy chicken wings with chili, and Maple Bacon Caramel Popcorn ($12), a sweet and savoury mix of popcorn and maple-caramelized bacon. Guests can catch all the Super Bowl LIX action on a big-screen TV, with specials available on February 9 from 3 PM to 11 PM at InterContinental Boston, 510 Atlantic Avenue.
Joe’s on Newbury and Joe’s Waterfront are offering Game Day Platters for those hosting at home. Designed to serve 8-10 people, options include chicken wings ($90), spinach and artichoke dip with chips ($65), buffalo chicken tenders ($65), crispy Brussels sprouts ($55), chicken and cheese quesadillas ($75), mac and cheese ($85), crispy chicken salads ($90), burgers with fries ($90), baby back ribs ($130), steak tips with fries ($160), and quarts of clam chowder ($21). A Game Day Sampler ($75) allows for a mix of five appetizers. Joe’s on Newbury also features a buffalo chicken dip platter ($85) and chicken, broccoli, and ziti trays ($120). Preorders are available online from February 6-9, with pickup or delivery on February 9. Those preferring to watch the game on-site can enjoy a full dining experience with the game broadcast in-house.
For an energetic sports bar setting, Scores Boston offers a bilevel space with 50 speakers and 33 big-screen TVs, some as large as 98 inches. As the official bar for Philadelphia Eagles fans in Boston, the venue will feature specials including a Glizzy Platter ($12) with two all-beef hot dogs and fries, an App Platter ($20) with sliders, mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, and fries, and sports-themed handhelds ($16-19) with unlimited fries. Drink specials include $2 green tea Touchdown Shots, $5 Yuengling, and Garage Beer. The event starts at 4 p.m. on February 9, with tables available on a first-come, first-served basis for guests 21 and older.