Friday, September 26, 2025

Sembol Mediterranean Restaurant to Open in the Former Edamame Steakhouse Space in Watertown

A new restaurant that features Turkish fare is planning to open just west of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Sembol Mediterranean Restaurant is looking to open in Watertown, moving into the space on Watertown Street that had been home to Edamame Steakhouse. A What Now Boston article mentions that the upcoming dining spot will apparently feature such options as freshly made breads, house-made mezze, kebabs, döner, and more.

No opening date has been given as of yet for Sembol as it is early in the permitting process, but as soon as we hear more, we will post an update here.

The address for the upcoming Sembol Mediterranean Restaurant is 171 Watertown Street, Watertown, MA, 02472. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/sembolmediterranean/

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]


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