Super Bowl 2012 Restaurant Specials in Boston

Not a sports bar fan? Don’t have a Super Bowl party to attend? Do you shudder the thought of watching the game at home by yourself? Fear not. A number of Boston’s finest restaurants are planning special buffets, viewing parties, and more in anticipation of the rematch Super Bowl between the Patriots and the New York Giants. Enjoy some contests, special menus, and all-out fun with these nights on the town. As always, it’s probably a good idea to call ahead and make reservations.

Tryst Restaurant
689 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington

Tryst will be showing the game on its flat-screen TVs, and in addition to its normal menu, will serve up Super Bowl specials such as Buffalo wings, loaded chili nachos, and burnt end brisket sliders. There are also takeout options, should you already have plans. Call 781-641-2227 for reservations.

Towne Stove and Spirits
900 Boylston St., Boston

Towne has a tailgate menu planned, with pork sandwiches, wood-grilled pizzas, and a signature punch “bowl” blend. The restaurant will also be raffling off an autographed Tom Brady jersey. The cost is $50 per person. Things get started at 4 p.m.

BOKX 109 American Prime at Hotel Indigo
399 Grove St., Newton

BOXX will put a twist on the tailgate experience including Buffalo chicken rangoons. There will also be a squares tournament (participants will receive one beverage for playing), with an assortment of prized to be awarded, including a fourth quarter grand prize of an overnight stay and dinner for two. Proceeds from the squares tournament will go to aid public school programs in the town of Newton.

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
75 Arlington St., Boston

Davio’s has a special buffet planned, featuring a wide array of spring rolls, Kobe beef sliders, shrimp pasta, skirt steaks, and Buffalo chicken, among other items. Cost of the buffet is $50 per person.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
217 Stuart St., Boston

Fleming’s will extend its popular bar menu time frame for the bulk of the game. The full-portioned appetizers include tenderloin carpaccio, sweet chile calamari, and roasted mushroom ravioli. The “5 for $6 ‘til 7” menu will also include their signature burger, with cheese and bacon, seared ahi tuna, and Cajun BBQ shrimp.

Poe’s Kitchen at the Rattlesnake
384 Boylston St., Boston

Find out who makes the best burrito in town during this second-annual event. On Feb. 4, Executive Chef Brian Poe will face off against other competitors, each infusing his or her creation with ingredients inspired by NFL teams, including Tremont 647’s Andy Husbands; Poe’s Kitchen at the Rattlesnake’s Brian Poe; Lolita’s Brian Roche; Olé Restaurant Group’s Erwin Ramos; Boloco’s Jason Hutchinson; Church’s Jon Gilman; Pigalle’s Marc Orfaly; Sweet Cheeks’ Tiffani Faison; and, “Burrito Bowl I” reigning champ Jose Duarte of Taranta. Cost is $15 to attend.