BROCKTON — It’s the heart of summer and Brockton is heating up the festivities with lively nightlife, good food, and dazzling house-made cocktails.
If you live in Brockton or near the area, you won’t need to travel to Boston for a night on the town. The city is filled with restaurants that transform into something special after dark.
On this week’s installment of Brockton Eats with Alisha, we’re visiting four unique places in Brockton with show-stopping food and music to match.
These weekly lists of tidbits and food finds are not restaurant reviews but go beyond a bare-bones round-up. Staff writer Alisha Saint-Ciel gives tips and takes to help Brockton-area foodies find those mouth-watering hidden gems, old favorites, and exciting new offerings.
Dive into the unique island flavors of Pyramid Bar Restaurant & Function Hall, right on the south side of Brockton. The business has a giant dance floor and an extensive drink menu to please any crowd. Weekends are the best time to let loose and dance your worries away. Every Thursday, the restaurant hosts a free dance class. Their menu comprises Haitian Caribbean fusion dishes and a dash of American cuisine. Popular dishes include fritay, rice, bean sauce, fried fish, black rice, fried meatballs, shrimp, legume, octopus and fried turkey in sauce. There are plenty of dishes to try that “rock your world,” including tasso cabrit (fried goat), lalo, and bouillon, which are traditional Haitian dishes.
Dive in for more about Pyramid Brockton luxury hall restaurant and bar serves up Caribbean fusion and juicy cocktails
Ann’s Palace — 277 Main St., Brockton
Right in the heart of downtown Brockton is a 23,000-square-foot building ready to elevate all your party, food and cocktail needs with a warm island vibe like “no other.” The multifunctional hall at 277 Main St. gives partygoers a kiss of the tropics with murals of key historical places in Haiti and romantic chandeliers. Ann’s Palace is a Haitian restaurant by day and bar and lounge by night. You can also book for special events, including weddings, baby showers, bar mitzvahs, corporate meetings, charity events and fundraisers. Ann’s bar scene is one to remember. From their dimmed neon mood lights to the dance floor that can accommodate hundreds of guests, Ann’s has it all!
‘A place found in a fairytale’ Luxury hall and bar, Ann’s Palace, opens in downtown Brockton
Tamboo — 252 Main St., Brockton
When you think of Haitian restaurants in Brockton, Tamboo might be at the top of the list. The restaurant has been a staple in Brockton for over a decade and is shifting how people feel about dinner and a “show.” The restaurant prides itself on keeping the Haitian culture alive and well by hosting parties and weekly events to keep people engaged. After 9 p.m., you can expect to hear live music or a DJ spinning tunes. If you didn’t go to Tamboo for the music, you’re definitely going for the food. The menu includes red snapper steamed in sauce and spices, griyo (fried pork), djon djon rice (black mushroom rice), coconut shrimp, fried plantains and Caribbean chicken marinated in sauce. The drinks are notable for a twist of tropical Caribbean flavors from the Haitian Persuasion, packed with imported Haitian rum.
Authentic aromas of Caribbean cuisine Tamboo Haitian bistro is ‘a hidden gem on Main Street’ in Brockton
End your night at Brockton Café & Grill enjoying a cool crème brûlée and a passionfruit caipirinha with 1942 tequila. The business closes on the later side to allow you to dance on the floor or enjoy a dessert-flavored drink like an iced espresso martini with a chocolate drizzle. Every Thursday, the business hosts a karaoke night to let residents sing their hearts out and vibe to the ambiance. The menu gives you flavors from the land and the sea — from skirt steak tacos smothered in toppings and pan-seared sea scallops to spicy tamarind chicken satay, mussels in an herb garlic sauce served with bread, sesame-crusted salmon, roasted lamb chops, and plenty more.
What makes it ‘something special’ Brockton bar & grill inspired by Cape Verdean and Brazilian cultures
