A quick stroll up Broadway from the eponymous Southie T stop, Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant is a mainstay covered in beautiful, exposed brick. A prime spot for watching the game with a big group, it’s best known for wood-fired pizza, pub faves like Spicy Wings served late, and everyday brunch creations. But Lincoln also takes its job seriously as a reliable neighborhood tavern, evinced by the menu-favorite rich crock of French Onion Soup, deeply caramelized and topped with garlic croutons and dripping gruyère cheese.

Nestled on the corner of Massachusetts and Commonwealth avenues, Deuxave is a high-end go-to for a French fix and so many craveable moments, such as supremely roasted chicken and a hearty bowl of Bolognaise. Add to the list a decadent bowl of 9-Hour French Onion Soup. The name alludes to the care it takes chef Chris Coombs’ team to develop the flavor of the slow-cooked beef broth, which is enhanced with a bone marrow crouton and comte cheese. 

Somerville neighborhood restaurant Juliet is inspired by coastal France (with an Italian accent). That means it understands simplicity and the importance of executing refined dishes. Instead of an overflowing bowl dripping in cheese, Juliet’s French Onion Soup nestles a gruyére-covered baguette right in for a nice soak. The Union Square spot recently moved to a larger new location which gives even brighter, modern bistro vibes. The French Onion Soup made the move: it’s available on the nightly dinner menu as well as during Friday lunch.