9 Themed Restaurants That Will Transform Your Massachusetts Dining Experience

This quirky science-themed restaurant and bar is located near MIT, which isn’t too surprising. They have lots of great beers on tap and a menu that is laid out like a periodic table. This is a great spot to munch on grass-fed burgers, stellar roast potatoes and some funky sides. (321 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge)

This historic restaurant in Leicester looks like a legit castle. The exterior is covered in impenetrable-looking stone and the dining room is packed with medieval memorabilia like suits of armor and weaponry. This isn’t some hokey joint though – this place offers fine dining and an excellent wine list. Expect to feast like a king. (1230 Main Street, Leicester)

This Spanish restaurants embraces a vintage Hollywood and burlesque theme. The servers are in costumes that will have you swooning and you won’t be able to resist gobbling up their spicy small plates and fruity cocktails. Experienced bartenders are on call to create the libation of your silver screen dreams, and the tasty eats make this a great spot for a unique date night. (795 Main Street, Cambridge)

This is a racetrack-themed American eatery that serves up classic pub food in a casually upscale setting. The bar is covered with pennies and they have formidable whisky and beer lists. Don’t leave without sampling one of their monster hot dogs. (22 W Broadway, Boston)

Can hangovers be a theme? This place definitely thinks so. The Hangover Pub serves just what you might expect: deliciously rich American diner food that will help you power through that headache and bring your delicate stomach back to life. Even if you’re not recovering from a bit of overindulgence, this place is a perfect for a hit of comfort food. (102 Green Street, Worcester)

This family-run restaurant has been serving German food and drink since 1935. That’s left them plenty of time to amass the huge collection of steins on display at the bar. Come here for delicious food served in a unique and historic atmosphere. Don’t leave without sampling the goulash or the Jager schnitzel. (8 Fort Street, Springfield)

Get your sea legs at this pirate-themed restaurant in Agawam. Kaptain Jimmy’s is a family-friendly spot that definitely embraces its nautical theme but isn’t too kitschy about it. The restaurant offers a huge selection of brews (they’re also a microbrewery) and entrees that range from heaping plates of seafood to lighter fare like soups and salads. (916 Suffield Street, Agawam)