Kelly's Roast Beef Opening in Allston

A local chain that is famous for its roast beef sandwiches, fried clams, and lobster rolls is planning on opening a new location in Allston. According to the Allston/Brighton TAB and Wicked Local, Kelly's Roast Beef is looking to open a new spot on Harvard Avenue where Marty's Liquors used to be. The article mentions that the opening of Kelly's is in the planning/proposal stage, but it sounds like the chances are pretty good of this happening.

[February 25 update: According to the Allston/Brighton TAB and Wicked Local, Kelly's Roast Beef has gained approval from the Boston Licensing Board to open in Allston. The article mentions that the new Kelly's could be open as early as April.]

[May 27 update: According to Universal Hub and Allston City Limits, Kelly's Roast Beef in Allston is now open.]

Kelly's Roast Beef first opened across from Revere Beach in the early 1950s and continues to operate there today. In addition to its Revere location, Kelly's also has restaurants in Danvers, Medford, Natick, and Saugus.

To read more about the upcoming opening of Kelly's Roast Beef in Allston, please go to the Allston/Brighton TAB and Wicked Local link below:

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Thanks to a poster on the Chowhound site for bringing this to our attention.