Medford

tufts mixed · 02155

Tufts pulls the center of gravity toward College Ave and Powder House Square, where Tenoch tacos, Royal Bengal, and the Bistro at Hillside Gardens give you real date options without a Boston trip. Medford Square along Salem and Main is older-school: Bob's Italian Foods, Carroll's, a courthouse, parking that mostly works. West Medford has commuter rail and a quieter pitch near the Mystic Lakes. The Green Line Extension stops at Ball Square and Magoun finally make car-free dating realistic. Tradeoff: rents climbed hard post-GLX, and Tufts undergrads thin out the over-30 dating pool near campus.

19,255

singles 22–50

51%

male

$56,106

median income

$2,513

median rent

The data

Medford by the numbers

Medford is roughly balanced, about 51% men to 49% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Medford is about $56,100.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Medford pays about $2,510 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 19,300 Medford residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

13 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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13 spots across Medford

Medford
Dining
Semolina Kitchen & Bar
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 941
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
572 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 941 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Semolina Kitchen & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Medford
Dining
Fioritaly Trattoria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 644
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
417 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 644 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fioritaly Trattoria.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
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Medford
Dining
Nappi's Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 517
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
370 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 517 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Nappi's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Medford
Drinks
The Great American Beer Hall
Beer hall$$$$★ 4.3 · 400
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
142 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 400 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Great American Beer Hall.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 11 PM
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Medford
Cafés
Tamper Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 377
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
340 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 377 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tamper Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 3 PM
Tue7:30 AM to 3 PM
Wed7:30 AM to 3 PM
Thu7:30 AM to 3 PM
Fri7:30 AM to 3 PM
Sat9 AM to 3 PM
Sun9 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Medford
Dining
El Tacuba
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 375
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
35 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 375 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at El Tacuba.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Medford
Dining
The Ford Tavern
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 348
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
61 Locust St, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 348 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Ford Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Medford
Drinks
LongCross Bar and Kitchen
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 340
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
501 Fellsway, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 340 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at LongCross Bar and Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 11 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Medford
Cafés
Grounder Café
Cafe$$$$★ 4.3 · 209
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
394 B Main St, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 209 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Grounder Café.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat7 AM to 5 PM
Sun7 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Medford
Dining
Deep Cuts
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 201
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
21 Main St, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 201 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Deep Cuts.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 9:30 PM
Wed12 to 9:30 PM
Thu12 to 9:30 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Medford
Dining
Plazita Mexico Tacos
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 143
Find it
49 High St, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 143 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Plazita Mexico Tacos.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Call Site Maps
Medford
Drinks
Mrs. Murphy's
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.6 · 130
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
25 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 130 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mrs. Murphy's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Medford
Activity
Griffin Museum-Photography
Art museum★ 4.6 · 89
Wheelchair access
Find it
67 Shore Rd, Winchester, MA 01890
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 89 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Griffin Museum-Photography.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 4 PM
Wed12 to 4 PM
Thu12 to 4 PM
Fri12 to 4 PM
SatClosed
Sun12 to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps

Medford

Medford by the numbers

Local date spots

Semolina Kitchen & Bar

Fioritaly Trattoria

Nappi's Restaurant

The Great American Beer Hall

Tamper Cafe

El Tacuba

The Ford Tavern

LongCross Bar and Kitchen

Grounder Café

Deep Cuts

Plazita Mexico Tacos

Mrs. Murphy's

Griffin Museum-Photography

Reach Medford singles right where they plan dates.