DOT BLOCK’S PICK
Comfort Kitchen
Lively Dinner Experience with Full Bar
Celebrating the ingredients and flavors of the African diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas – global comfort food.
611 Columbia Rd | 17 Min Walk from Dot Block
GRAB A BITE
GHOST PEPPER TACO + TEQUILA
With a lively atmosphere and Karaoke on Wednesdays, this spot will perk up your tastebuds with tacos, tequila, and other tasty treats from south of the border.
120 Savin Hill Ave | 8 Min Walk from Dot Block
VIA CANNUCCIA
Featured in New York Times top 25 restaurants in Boston! All Italian-born chefs will claim culinary superiority for their home regions, creating home made Italian deliciousness.
1739 Dorchester Ave | 30 Min Walk from Dot Block
Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ
Traditional Vietnamese dishes with home made recipes passed down for decades, with baked fresh daily baguettes! Featured in the New York Times 25 Best Restaurants in Boston!
1052 Dorchester Avenue | 9 Min Walk from Dot Block
DOT BLOCK’S PICK
DBAR
Inspired favorites in the restaurant by day. Lights dim, and the party starts after dark. Stop by for Showtune Tuesdays to hear your favorite Broadway hits.
1236 Dorchester Ave | 1 Min Walk from Dot Block
MUSIC FOR ALL TASTES
ASHMONT HILL CHAMBER MUSIC
Showcasing paintings, sculptures, graphics, photography, and decorative arts of black visual artists from around the world.
209 Ashmont Street | 11 Min Drive from Dot Block
DORSET HALL
On Friday nights, a DJ spins the tunes, and on Saturday nights, a variety of live bands take the stage.
367 Neoponset Ave | 6 Min Drive from Dot Block
LOWER MILLS TAVERN
Acoustic performances on Thursdays and Saturdays. On Tuesday nights, Boston’s Cliodhna Field & Friends performs Celtic favorites.
2269 Dorchester Ave | 12 Min Drive from Dot Block
DOT BLOCK’S PICK
Commonwealth Museum
THE QUEST FOR EQUALITY IN MASS
Photo credit: Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Showcasing paintings, sculptures, graphics, photography, and decorative arts of black visual artists from around the world.
220 Morrissey Blvd | 7 Min Drive from Dot Block
DOT LIFE
The Strand
Photo credit: Clara Hudson
Opened 100 years ago, The Strand is a historic landmark theater dedicated to engaging all members of the community as a resource for artists and audiences alike.
543 Columbia Rd | 15 Min Walk from Dot Block
THE MUSEUM of NCAAA
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Showcasing paintings, sculptures, graphics, photography, and decorative arts of black visual artists from around the world.
300 Walnut Ave | 11 Min Drive from Dot Block
SAVIN HILL PARK
Offers shade trees, a basketball court, tennis courts, a concrete slab for street hockey, hiking trails, and great views of the city and harbor.
Grampian Way | 17 Min Walk from Dot Block
CONNECTING THE DOT
Something lovely around every corner.
Dorset Hall
367 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA, USA
6 Min Drive from Dot Block
Blue Bike Station: Bowdoin St at Quincy St
Bowdoin St @ Quincy St, Boston, MA, USA
10 Min Walk from Dot Block
Shanti Restaurant
1111 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, Boston, MA 02125, USA
4 Min Walk from Dot Block
Ronin Park
Ronan Park, Mount Ida Road, Boston, MA, USA
13 Min Walk from Dot Block
617-635-4505
Savin Hill Park
Savin Hill Park, Grampian Way, Boston, MA, USA
17 Min Walk from Dot Block
617-635-4505
Commonwealth Museum
Commonwealth Museum, Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, USA
7 Min Drive from Dot Block
617-727-9268
Pho Le
1356 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
8 Min Walk from Dot Block
617-506-6294
Ghost Pepper Tacos + Tequila
120 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, USA
8 Min Walk from Dot Block
617-326-6377
Restaurante Cesaria
266 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA, USA
12 Min Walk from Dot Block
617-282-1998
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Hancock St, Boston, MA, USA
2 Min Walk from Dot Block
Subway Stop
125 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, USA
7 Min Walk from Dot Block
Blue Bike Station: Sydney St & Bay Street
S Sydney St & Bay Street, Boston, MA, USA
7 Min Walk from Dot Block
The Daily
102-110 Savin Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02125, USA
8 Min Walk from Dot Block
(617) 288-6000
Downer Avenue Playground
Downer Avenue Playground, Boston, MA, USA
6 Min Walk from Dot Block
Deer Street Park
Deer Street Park, Deer Street, Boston, MA, USA
3 Min Walk from Dot Block
King Do Baguette & Bakery
1229 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, Boston, MA 02125, USA
1 Min Walk from Dot Block
(617) 436-5464
McKenna’s Cafe
107-109 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester, Boston, MA 02125, USA
8 Min Walk from Dot Block
(617) 825-8218
Harp + Bard
1099 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, Boston, MA 02125, USA
5 Min Walk from Dot Block
(617) 265-2893
Phú Cường Market
Phú Cường Market, 1188 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125, USA
4 Min Walk from Dot Block
(617) 822-8074
Savin Bar & Kitchen
116 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125, USA
8 Min Walk from Dot Block
(617) 288-7500
Blend
1310 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122, USA
5 Min Walk from Dot Block
(617) 265-8846
Dbar
1236 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, Boston, MA 02125, USA
1 Min Walk from Dot Block
(617) 265-4490
GETTING AROUND THE BLOCK
Getting from here to there is easy at Dot Block. Ride, walk, or even fly just minutes from your home.
- Savin Hill Red Line — 5 min walk
- Bus Routes 15, 17 & 18 — 5 min walk
- Logan Airport — 12 min drive
- South Station — 12 min drive
- Blue Bikes — Coming Soon to the Pleasant/Hancock intersection