DINING

American

75 Chestnut
75 Chestnut Street • Boston, MA 02116
Beacon Hill
617-227-2175
Nestled in the historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill, 75 Chestnut provides regional American comfort food served in a truly captivating setting. The restaurant's bisto-like interior is warmed by its cozy and friendly ambiance. 75 Chestnut is the place to pop into to have a drink, a bite to eat, catch the game, meet some friends, have some fun and good times. Dinner is served from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Full Service Bar open nightly at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch available 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Seasonal). Reservations are not required. map
Capital Grille
359 Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02115
617-262-8900
Boasting elegance and style, this restaurant serves only the finest dry-aged steaks, North Atlantic lobsters, and fresh seafood; the service is excellent, there is a full-service bar, and reservations are recommended. more... map
Charley's on Newbury
284 Newbury Street • Boston, MA617-266-3000
A local Boston favorite that offers guests traditional American classics in a comfortable and fun atmosphere. Features patio dining, weekend brunch, three flat screen TV's, two bars, a lounge and children's menu. map
Chart House Restaurant
60 Long Wharf • Boston, MA 02110
617-227-1576
The Chart House offers a truly New England dining experience in one of the oldest buildings still in use on the historic Long Island Wharf; the menu features such delicious offerings as teriyaki beef medallions, slow-roasted prime rib, filet mignon poivre, fresh fish and seafood dishes, and the restaurant’s signature dessert item Chocolate Lava Cake. more... map
Cheers
84 Beacon Street • Boston, MA 02108
617-227-9605
Known for years as the Bull and Finch Pub, Cheers, at Beacon Hill, was the original inspiration for the setting of the favourite American television series of the same name; Cheers offers a mouth-watering menu of traditional pub fare, and an abundant beverage selection that features award-winning Bloody Marys and a variety of fine draft beers. more... map
Delicato Café
8 City Hall Avenue • Boston, MA 02108
Located in Boston's Financial District
617-227-0505
Open for breakfast and lunch, the Delicato Café is a casual, contemporary dining establishment that offers breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, French toast, sandwiches and more. Corporate catering services are available. more... map
Elephant and Castle Restaurant and Pub
161 Devonshire Street • Boston, MA 02110
Financial District
617-350-9977
Featuring the financial district’s best happy hour, the Elephant and Castle offers a fantastic menu, a great atmosphere, as well as private meeting and cocktail rooms. map
Excelsior
272 Boylston Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-426-7878
Lydia Shire’s newest culinary masterpiece, Excelsior, offers modern American cuisine in breathtaking surroundings overlooking Boston's scenic Public Garden. The outstanding menu is complemented by an impressive collection of wines, which is displayed in a climate controlled glass wine tower located in the center of the restaurant. One's culinary and visual experiences are sure to be memorable. more... map
Good Life, The
28 Kingston Street • Boston, MA 02111
617-451-2622
Reservations are recommended at this classic juke joint that is famous for its comfort food, big martinis, and jazz entertainment. more... map
Hard Rock Cafe
131 Clarendon Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-353-1400
At this world-famous establishment, one can enjoy a selection from a menu of American favourites, while being surrounded by an extensive collection of rock-n-roll memorabilia. more... map
Hungry Mother
233 Cardinal Madeiros Ave. • Boston, MA 02141
Cambridge
617-499-0090
Seasonal and local cuisine cooked in the French technique with a little Southern flair. Try the grits and fried shrimp, any of the cured meats, sausage , or fresh fish entrees. more... map
Joe's American Bar & Grill
279 Dartmouth Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-536-4200
Open for lunch, dinner, cocktails and weekend brunches, this all-American bar and grill serves American classics that range from sirloin to seafood, and milkshakes to martinis; whatever American favourite is your personal favourite, it can be found at Joe’s. more... map
Living Room, The
101 Atlantic Avenue • Boston, MA 02110
617-723-5101
At this restaurant one can enjoy gourmet seafood, meats, chicken, and pastas while savouring a great view of the Boston Harbour; there is a seasonal outdoor patio for dining al fresco, a Sunday jazz brunch, piano entertainment, a full bar, and private dining is also available. The proprietors of The Living Room suggest that reservations be made. more... map
North Street Grille
229 North Street • Boston, MA 02103
617-720-2010
The kitchen is a scratch kitchen, everything is made in-house including something as simple as butter to ketchup. The menu is well balanced from hamburgers to tuna tartare. The atmosphere is a comfortable dining experience. map

Asian

BanQ Restaurant and Bar
1375 Washington St. • Boston, MA 02118
Penny Savings Bank in the South End
617-451-0077
Located in the beautifully renovated Penny Savings Bank building, BanQ is a fun place to dine with a large group. The atmosphere is noisy and open and lends itself to parties of four or more out for modern Asian cuisine and some lively conversation. more... map
Island Hopper Restaurant
91 Massachusetts Avenue • Boston, MA 02115
617-266-1618
This restaurant specializes in a tempting blend of South Asian cuisines that draws upon influences from, and offers dishes from, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam. more... map

Bar-B-Que

Lily's Cafe
101 South Market Street • Boston, MA 02109
617-720-3868
Offering validated parking and seasonal, open-air dining, Lily’s also features a piano bar and is most famous for its delicious ribs. map

Bistro

Aquitaine - Bar a Vin Bistrot
569 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02118
617-424-8577
With a full bar and an extensive wine list, this cozy bistro offers authentic French cuisine. more... map
Butcher Shop
552 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02118
617-423-4800
A classic European style neighborhood restaurant, the Butcher Shop features a wine bar, hand made charcuterie, antipasti, and bistro-inspired dishes. more... map
Hamersley's Bistro
553 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-423-2700
This bistro offers contemporary cuisine, fabulous wines, and great service. map
Les Zygomates
129 South Street • Boston, MA 02111
617-542-5108
This award-winning French bistro and wine bar features live music nightly, and offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners for two, as well as custom-designed private functions for a few or many. more... map
Lodo Restaurant
210 Hanover Street • Boston, MA 02113
North End
617-720-0052
This three-storey bistro offers dishes that range from Classic and Nouveau, to Italian and Mediterranean; the first floor features bistro-style casual dining, including specialty coffees and desserts, the second floor is reserved for fine dining, and the third floor provides a grand view of the city’s skyline from the cigar bar. map
Mistral
221 Columbus Avenue • Boston, MA 02216
South End
617-867-9300
This elegant, yet informal, restaurant is reminiscent of the south of France. There is a crisp, linen dining room, a lounge, a bar, and a private dining salon. more... map

Brew Pubs

Harpoon Brewery
306 Northern Avenue • Boston, MA 02210
Boston's Waterfront in the Seaport District
617-574-9551
This brewery, New England’s largest, offers tours, tastings, the Five Thirty Club, and handcrafted beers years round. more... map

Cafes

Cafe Promenade
120 Huntington Avenue • Boston, MA 02116
Close to Symphony Hall
617-424-7000
This intimate American bistro serves fish, pasta, sandwiches, and grilled meat dishes. map
Finale Desserterie & Bakery
1 Columbus Avenue • Boston, MA 02116
Park Plaza
617-423-3184
This upscale, after-dinner retreat serves fine desserts, ports, champagnes, wines, cordials, and features a menu of light bistro fare. more... map
Flour Bakery & Café
1595 Washington Street • Boston, MA 02118
Located in Boston's South End
617-267-4300
Flour Bakery & Café has received accolades from such publications as Boston Magazine, Food & Wine, Fine Cooking and the New York Times. Fresh, made-to-order salads and sandwiches, double chocolate truffle tarts, café au lait, breakfast pastries, homemade cookies, and cakes are just a little sampling of the out-of-this-world selections available to eat at Flour Bakery & Café. Another Flour Bakery & Café in Boston can be found at 12 Farnsworth Street in Fort Point Channel. more... map
Sonsie
327 Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02115
617-351-2500
Sonsie is an open-air, street-side café that features a coffee bar, a French salon, and the Red Room, a European-style cocktail lounge with inviting, plush leather chairs and sofas; one can enjoy the best martinis in town at the deep, mahogany bar, and the menu includes a wide array of fish, chicken, meat, seafood and pasta dishes, as well as a fine selection of innovative appetizers. more... map

Chinese

China Sky
11 Forest Street • Wellesley, MA 02481
781-431-2388
Chinese and Japanese food beautifully presented and bursting with exotic flavors. Their experienced chefs serve mouthwatering meals. They also serve some of the freshest sushi in the Boston area. more... map
Imperial Seafood Restaurant
70 Beach Street • Boston, MA 02111
617-426-8439
Imperial Seafood Restaurant specializes in dim sum, Hong Kong cuisine, and seafood dishes that are prepared from live selections kept in gigantic tanks that are located within the restaurant. map
P.F. Chang's
8 Park Plaza • Boston, MA 02116
Located Downtown
617-573-0821
The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. more... map

Coffee Shops

Nancy's Coffee Cafe
100 Huntington Avenue • Boston, MA 02116
Copley Place
617-236-2236
Nancy's, one of a regional chain of New England coffee houses, offers a relaxed atmosphere where customers can take a break and enjoy a warming cup of cappuccino, a mocha java, or one of the many other specialty gourmet coffees that are offered. more... map

Contemporary

33 Restaurant & Lounge
33 Stanhope Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-572-3311
This restaurant and lounge features a menu of classic French and Italian cuisines; a favourite is the excellent tartars prepared with steak, salmon, and other ingredients. more... map
606 Congress
606 Congress Street • Boston, MARenaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel lobby
617-476-5606
Inspiration from the nearby waterfront with elegant aquatic themes, polished dark wood, natural and organic tones and fabrics, and spacious booths. Striking architectural elements include vaulted ceilings, an exhibition kitchen, communal chef's table and decorative floor-to-ceiling wine racks. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, a bar and lounge area, and two private dining rooms. Specialties include flash fried calamri, seared sea scallops, and ahi tuna, and lobster. more... map
Beehive, The
541 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02116
Located at the Boston Center for the Arts
617-423-0069
A popular bohemian dining establishment and bar, the Beehive offers delicious menu selections inspired by the Middle East, Eastern Europe and America, exotic cocktails and live music every day of the week. more...
Jer-Ne Restaurant
10 Avery Street • Boston, MA 02111
617-574-7176
A cacophony of modern design, eclectic furnishings, original art, table settings and divergent culinary styles merge into a pleasing harmony in this restaurant that offers world-class dining; the dual-level room features a dramatic, centre stage exhibition kitchen, and a private wine tasting salon that offers an extensive wine list that showcases the best in New World selections. The menu is widely eclectic, and features dishes from disparate regions and inclinations, so as to always provide an interesting, exciting, adventurous, and delectable choice to meet the requirements of any whim of taste. map
Rocca
500 Harrison Avenue • Boston, MA 02118
South End
617-451-5151
Menu selections available at Rocca include chilled corn soup, vegetable gnocchi, grilled sirloin, grilled pork tenderloin, sautéed salmon, and braised short ribs. more...

Continental

Jacob Wirth Restaurant
31-37 Stuart Street • Boston, MA 02116
In the Heart of the Theatre District
617-338-8586
This restaurant offers a menu of traditional European cuisine, with an American flair; having served Bostonians since 1868, this is the city’s second-oldest restaurant. more... map
Locke-Ober
3 Winter Place • Boston, MA 02108
617-542-1340
Locke-Ober remains Boston’s grandest salon proffering the best of traditional American and European cuisines. This landmark restaurant features an extensive wine list to complement its menu, and is “impervious to trends, yet always in style.” The inviting ambience offers a respite from the everyday that is “a timeless refuge from the modern world, where gentility is the rule rather than the exception.” more... map

Diners

South Street Diner
178 Kneeland Street • Boston, MA 02111
617-350-0028
Open twenty-four-hours a day and seven days a week for breakfast and other meals, this diner transports one back to the more innocent days of the 1950s and serves delicious burgers, milkshakes, and other classic diner fare that epitomize the era. more... map

Eclectic

Bomboa Restaurant
35 Stanhope Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-236-6363
Serving up dishes that present an interesting blend of French and Brazilian influences, the proprietors of this restaurant are certain that guests will enjoy the fine ingredients and flair of Brazil intermixed with traditional French techniques. more... map
Mantra Restaurant
52 Temple Place • Boston, MA 02111
617-542-8111
One will find oneself repeating praises for the delicious dishes offered by this restaurant that boasts an international staff, an impressive wine list, a wonderful selection of bread baked in clay ovens, and an exotic blending of French cuisine with Indian spices. more... map
No. 9 Park Restaurant
9 Park Street • Boston, MA 02108
617-742-9919
This restaurant offers a delicious blend of European country fare with notable influences from Southern France and Northern Italy; the separate bar and café area offer a more casual atmosphere. map
Sage Restaurant
69 Prince Street • Boston, MA 02113
North End
617-248-8814
The Sage Restaurant has a lively setting that is created by its vibrant décor, and offers fresh menu choices each month; the menu features a blend of regional Italian and New American cuisines. more... map

Ethnic

Harvey's
99 Saint Botolph Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-266-3030
Harvey’s features the award-winning ethnic cuisines prepared by chef Tanya Holland; also offered is an outdoor patio, a full bar, a function room, and valet parking on the weekends. map

French

DuBarry Restaurant Francais
159 Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-262-2445
Boston’s oldest restaurant that serves classic French cuisine in a romantic atrium setting, the DuBarry Restaurant Francais also offers outdoor dining in its picturesque garden. map
Maison Robert
45 School Street • Boston, MA 02108
Old City Hall
617-227-3370
This classic Boston restaurant serves contemporary and classic French cuisine in the main dining room, and lighter bistro fare in the intimate café; seasonal dining is also available on the lovely garden terrace. map
Persephone
283 Summer Street • Boston, MAFrench and Mediterranean influences with seasonal and local ingredients, the double cut Angus steaks with garlic roasted cream spinach are representative of the menu. All the farms where the beef and vegtables are sourced are local to the New England area or southern Canada. This is an intimate restaurant that seats approximately 65. more... map
Radius
8 High Street • Boston, MA 02110
617-426-1234
This hip New York-style restaurant features French cuisine served with a contemporary flare by Chef Michael Schlow and Company; the service is consistently good, and the atmosphere is powerbroker chic. more... map
Truc
560 Tremont Street • Boston, MA 02631
617-338-8070
Reservations are recommended at this restaurant found in the heart of the South End area; a menu of French-inspired cuisine created by Chef Phillip Wang, and intimate casual dining, are offered at this fine eatery. map

Fusion

Ambrosia on Huntington
116 Huntington Avenue • Boston, MA 02116
617-247-2400
Chef Anthony Ambrose offers signature fusion cuisine with a selection of fish, game, meat and poultry; Ambrosia on Huntington is open late night, and includes a full bar and private dining options; reservations are recommended. map

Indian

India Samraat Restaurant
51A Massachussets Avenue • Boston, MA 02115
Back Bay
617-247-0718
Reservations are recommended at this restaurant that serves what is arguably the best Indian food in all of Boston; the India Samraat Restaurant has been featured quite favourably in the Boston Globe, the Boston Phoenix, and Zagat’s. more... map
Kashmir Restaurant
279 Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-536-1695
Kashmir offers a full menu of Northern & Southern Indian dishes in three elegant dining rooms, as well as on its outdoor patio; the friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist one in making the perfect dining selections. Delivery, catering and take-out available. more... map
Lala Rokh on Beacon Hill
97 Mount Vernon Street • Boston, MA 02108
617-720-5511
Lala Rokh's entrees include elements of Indian, Turkish and Armenian dishes, and use the family of proprietorship’s own mother's home-style recipes; a quite unique taste experience is provided by the unusual imported spices that are used. map

Italian

Antico Forno
93 Salem Street • Boston, MA 02113
North End
617-723-6733
Antico Forno features Southern Italian fare that is known for its freshness and distinctively savoury flavour. map
Antonio's
288 Cambridge Street • Boston, MA 02114
617-367-3310
Known for being one of Boston's finest Italian restaurants, Antonio’s serves traditional Italian cuisine, such as homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita, and chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes; the delicious dishes are complemented by excellent beer and wine lists. map
Bricco
241 Hanover Street • Boston, MA 02113
617-248-6800, 800-336-2475
This restaurant features contemporary Italian cuisine that is impeccably prepared by Executive Chef Bill Bradley, and is served in the ambience of an elegantly chic bistro and wine bar; Bricco has been voted “Best of Boston” by Travel and Leisure in September of 2001, and “Best New Restaurant of 1999” by Bon Appetit. more... map
Cantina Italiana
346 Hanover Street • Boston, MA 02113
617-723-4577
Reservations are recommended at Cantina Italiana, one of Boston’s oldest and finest Italian restaurants, which offers a wide selection of tempting Italian dishes that are served in an atmosphere that is cozy and relaxing. map
Ciao Bella
240-A Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02116
Within Walking Distance of the Convention Center
617-536-2626
Known for its delicious fresh fish, veal chops, and lamb chops, this popular restaurant is not only the place to be seen it is also the official restaurant of the NBA Coaches Association and American Airlines. more... map
Davio's
75 Arlington Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-661-4810
Perched on a site that overlooks the Charles River, this restaurant offers outdoor dining, and live music Wednesdays and Thursdays. With two other Davio’s, one in Boston and one in Philadelphia, this restaurant is the creation of Steve DiFillippo and presents a new concept that combines Northern Italian cuisine with the best aspects of a steakhouse; the menu contains such delectable dishes as spaghetti Bolognese, homemade sausages, veal scaloppini, crispy chicken livers, penne apple-wood smoked chicken, aged New York strip sirloin, filet mignon, rib-eye steak, and porterhouse veal chops. more... map
Davio's Ristorante & Cafe
269 Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-262-4810
Davio's Ristorante & Café captures the essence of Newbury Street, with its fine Italian cuisine that is served in a cozy, friendly setting; the menu features such Italian favourites as unique homemade pasta dishes, veal, and seafood, and outdoor dining is available. more... map
Fiore
250 Hanover Street • Boston, MA 02113
617-371-1176
This fine Italian restaurant has earned the approval of the locals with its lush menu of fresh seafood, homemade pasta, veal, and a variety of seasonal specialties; one can choose from three beautiful dining rooms, or a lounge that is warmed by a fireplace. During the spring and summer months, rooftop dining is also offered, and the owners recommend that reservations be made. map
Jeveli's Restaurant
387 Chelsea Street • Boston, MA 02128
Only One Mile from the Logan International Airport
617-567-9539
Having served the best in traditional, savoury Italian cuisine since 1924, this is Boston’s oldest family-owned Italian Restaurant. more... map
Joe Tecce's Restaurant and Cafe
61 North Washington Street • Boston, MA 02114
North End
617-742-6210
Founded in 1948, this North End mainstay serves traditional Neopolitan Italian cuisine, and features a full bar and private dining room. more... map
L'Osteria Restaurant
104 Salem Street • Boston, MA 02113
617-723-7847
With a friendly atmosphere, and Tirimisu being a favourite specialty, this family-owned restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine and is known for its award-winning entrees. map
La Bettola
480 Columbus Avenue • Boston, MA 02118
617-236-5252
Consistently named one of the top new restaurants in the country by nearly all food related magazines, this restaurant serves Italian cuisine that serves as a springboard for a plethora of eclectic, globally inspired dishes. map
Lucca Restaurant
226 Hanover Street • Boston, MA 02113
North End
617-742-9200
Lucca serves Northern Italian classics and new innovative dishes in a classic, open-air setting. more... map
Mamma Maria
3 North Square • Boston, MA 02113
Prince and Garden Court streets
617-523-0077
With five dining rooms located in a Nineteenth Century brick row house, Mamma Maria’s is Boston’s top rated Italian restaurant, and features a menu that emphasizes historical and traditional Italian dishes. more... map
Papa Razzi
271 Dartmouth Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-536-9200
Reflecting the cultural and culinary changes in Italy, this restaurant features a menu of Italian fare that is lighter, fresher, zestier, and more excitingly Italian; the restaurant exudes an elegant, yet comfortable, atmosphere, and is open for lunch, dinner, and cocktails each day. The classic Sunday brunch is very popular, and take-out is available on all days. more... map
Saraceno Restaurant
286 Hanover Street • Boston, MA 02113
617-277-8916
Ristorante Saraceno offers fine dining and personal service, with a vast menu of Southern Italian and Neapolitan specialties that includes homemade pastas, fresh seafood, and delctable authentic veal and chicken dishes. map
Scampo
215 Charles Street, 1st Floor • Boston, MA 02114
Located in Boston’s Liberty Hotel
857-241-1150
Chef Lydia Shire's passion for excellence and culinary talent is evident in all that she does. In Scampo, Shire’s reputation for defying tradition translates into Italian-inspired cuisine unrestrained by borders, drawing on flavors from the Mediterranean and Middle East. Shire has been recognized often as a top chef. She has designed a modern Italian menu with roasted pig, handmade pastas, sweetbreads, and a great wine list that will not disappoint. more... map

Mediterranean

29 Newbury
29 Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-536-0290
With an extensive wine list and a full-service bar, this restaurant serves Mediterranean influenced cuisine in an art gallery type setting. map
Ariadne Restaurant and Bar
344 Walnut Street • Boston, MA 02460
Newton
617-332-4653
One should follow the winding, labyrinth thread to discover the amazing dishes served by this restaurant that serves a blend of Mediterranean and New American dishes. Ariadne also offers an enjoyable and elegant dining experience. more... map

Mexican & Southwestern

Cottonwood Restaurant and Cafe
222 Berkeley Street • Boston, MA 02116
Historic Copley Square
617-247-2225, 800-699-2375
Cottonwood Restaurant & Café offers a South-western dining experience, with a menu that features grilled meats, chicken and seafood; the restaurant is also known for its award-winning margaritas and a selection of the finest tequilas to be found in all of the Northeast. more... map
Fajitas and 'Ritas
25 West Street • Boston, MA 02111
617-426-1222
This easygoing and fun restaurant and bar features fresh Tex-Mex and barbeque-style cuisines; generous portions are stressed, as are the “cheap eats” prices. One will find the dining experience enhanced by the courteous and friendly service that prevails in the open casual space of this eatery. more... map
La Verdad
1 Landsdowne Street • Boston, MA 02215
617-421-9595
Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine made fresh daily in an open air taqueria kitchen at La Verdad in Boston. more...

Pizza

T. Anthony's Pizzeria & Restaurant
1016 Commonwealth Avenue • Boston, MA 02215
Located Across from BU/Aganis Arena
617-734-7708
They have been serving homemade, fresh pizza, subs, salads and Italian food for over 30 years. Everything is made to the highest quality standards using only the best ingredients. more... map

Regional Cuisine

Bay Tower, The
60 State Street • Boston, MA 02109
617-723-1666
At the Bay Tower, one can enjoy exhilarating views of Boston Harbour while dining on dishes that represent New England favourites; this restaurant also features a lounge and ten function rooms. more... map
Coogan's
171 Milk Street • Boston, MA 02110
Heart of the Financial District
617-451-7415
This international bar/restaurant serves fresh New England seafood, aged Angus steaks, award-winning clam chowder, and a special select carving of the day; reservations are recommended. more... map
Durgin-Park Restaurant
340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace • Boston, MA 02109
617-227-2038, 888-766-6528
A family-style restaurant that has become a Boston landmark, Durgin-Park is known for its prime rib, delicious clam chowder, fresh seafood and tempting desserts. more...
Icarus Restaurant
3 Appleton Street • Boston, MA 02116
South End
617-426-1790
One’s expectations cannot fly too high, at this restaurant that offers a menu of American regional favourites prepared by Chef Chris Douglas; also featured are delectable desserts provided through the expertise of pastry chef David Broderick, and live jazz can be heard in the bar from 7:00 to 11:00PM on Friday nights. more... map
Woodward
1 Court Street • Boston, MA 02108
Located in the Ames Hotel
617-979-8100
Woodward offers premium quality food and drink. Named for a tavern once housed in the Ames family home, Woodward is a modern-day tavern that will feature a unique offering incorporating the freshest local foods and a dynamic beverage program. The regional, ingredient-driven menu by Executive Chef Mark Goldberg is designed for sharing over a lively table of world-class, handcrafted cocktails. more...

Spanish

Tapeo Restaurant and Tapas Bar
266 Newbury Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-267-4799
In a rich European setting complemented by friendly service, this restaurant serves authentic Spanish food, including forty regional tapas and a comprehensive list of Spanish wines, spirits, and sherry. more... map

Sports Bars & Pubs

Bishop's Pub
21 Boylston Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-351-2583
This cozy pub can accommodate up to one hundred guests for special occasions, while also offering superb full-service catering, a wide selection of beer, and live acoustic music. map
Kinsale Irish Pub and Restaurant
2 Center Plaza • Boston, MA 02108
Government Center
617-742-5577
A favourite lunch spot and lively gathering place in the evenings, the Kinsale serves beers, ale, and delicious Irish pub-style food, and also features live music in the bar on the weekends. more...
Times, The
112 Broad Street • Boston, MA 01215
Off of I-93
617-357-8463
This pub makes the claim that it is “not your typical Irish pub,” and is set apart by its aesthetic ambiance that uses the design of artist Gerry Sweeney to make the pub a “complete work of art in itself.” Along with great wines, twenty beers on tap, and live entertainment several nights a week, The Times also offers an eclectic menu that incorporates a wide variety of contemporary offerings to complement the classic pub fare. more... map

Seafood

Anthony's Pier 4
140 Northern Avenue • Boston, MA 02210
617-482-6262
Anthony’s Pier 4 is known as one of Boston's most prestigious culinary landmarks and has featured incomparable selections and innovative preparations for over thirty seven years. The menu features Maine lobster, fresh New England seafood, imported Dover sole, prime steaks and a wine list comprised of more than five hundred selections; the dining room offers exquisite views of Boston Harbour and the city skyline. more... map
Atlantic Fish Company
761 Boylston Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-267-4000
One of Boston's finest seafood restaurants, Atlantic Fish Company features award-winning New England Clam Chowder and Maine Lobster pot pie. Choose from one of their 12 fresh catches of the day (cooked as you like it) or one of the 70-plus classic New England favorites on their menu. more... map
Grillfish
162 Columbus Avenue • Boston, MA 02116
617-357-1620
This restaurant features fresh grilled fish, pasta dishes, an open kitchen and grill, and an oversized stone bar. more... map
Jasper White's Summer Shack
50 Dalton Street • Boston, MA 02115
617-867-9955
Jasper White, world-renowned chef and cookbook author, brings his extensive knowledge of seafood and New England fare to the Summer Shack. Open seven days a week. The bar stays open until 2 a.m. more... map
KingFish Hall
South Market Building • Boston, MA 02109
Faneuil Hall
617-523-8862
Open late night, and with reservations being recommended, this seafood restaurant offers everything from sushi and a raw bar, to whole fish that is prepared on a “fish dancer” rotisserie.
Legal Sea Foods
100 Huntington Avenue • Boston, MA 02116
Copley Place
617-266-7775
With two additional locations in Boston, this restaurant has been a Boston tradition for over fifty years and serves the finest and freshest seafood; one can indulge in the creamy clam chowder, succulent lobster, fresh swordfish, or any other favourite dishes in the casual, relaxed atmosphere. more... map
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
North Building • Boston, MA 02109
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
617-720-5522
McCormick and Schmick's offers more than thirty varieties of seafood that utilize the freshest fish and other ingredients. more...
No Name Restaurant
15 Fish Pier Street West • Boston, MA 02210
617-338-7539
Enjoy fresh seafood selections at this local favorite. map
Skipjack's Seafood Emporium
199 Clarendon Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-536-3500
At Skipjack’s one can enjoy fresh grilled seafood, including blackened tuna sashimi, moonfish, Maryland crab cakes, lobsters, and a delicious but heart-healthy menu. more... map
Union Oyster House
41 Union Street • Boston, MA 02108
617-227-2750
A designated National Historic Landmark on the Freedom Trail, one block from Faneuil Hall, the Union Oyster House is America's oldest restaurant having been established in 1826. Enjoy Yankee-style seafood, fresh New England lobster, grilled meats, soups and more at the Union Oyster House. more...

Southern

Bob the Chef's Restaurant and Jazz Cafe
604 Columbus Avenue • Boston, MA 02118
617-536-6204
At this restaurant one can be soothed by the smooth sounds of jazz while the taste buds are being excited by the tantalizing mixture of Southern and Cajun cuisines; specialties and favourites include glori-fried chicken, soul fish, jambalaya, shrimp etoufee, collard greens, black eyed peas, and sweet potato pie. more... map

Steaks & Chops

Abe & Louie's Steakhouse
793 Boylston Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-536-6300
Reservations are recommended at this fine steak house that is open late, offers the finest cuts of prime meats, the best in seafood, and more; a private dining room is available, and there is a full-service bar. more... map
Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
217 Stuart Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-292-0808
This restaurant offers the best in prime steaks, chops, fish, and chicken, as well as a fine wine list that includes over one hundred selections that may be served by the glass. more... map
Grill 23 and Bar
161 Berkeley Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-542-2255
Steeped in awards and accolades, this Boston landmark has garnered the awards of Best Steakhouse and Best Seafood Restaurant from the Zagat Survey, which was seconded by Boston Magazine. Grill 23 and Bar features several private dining rooms, crisp, friendly service, prime dry-aged beef, fresh seafood, and an impressive wine list. more... map
LongHorn Steakhouse
401 Park Drive • Boston, MA 02215
617-247-9199
Visiting Longhorn is like paying a visit to the authentic West. The steaks are hand-cut, hand-seasoned and carefully prepared. The burgers are thick & juicy and salads are freshly prepared. They offer legendary Western fare to satisfy a range of cravings. more...
Plaza III, The Kansas City Steak House
101 South Market Place • Boston, MA 02109
Faneuil Hall
617-720-5570
Serving USDA prime-grade meats, Plaza III has been named one of the "Top Ten Steakhouses in America" by the Zagat Survey. more... map

Thai

Chilliduck Thai Cuisine
829 Boylston Street • Boston, MA 02116
617-236-5208
Available for parties and office functions, this restaurant serves contemporary Thai dishes for lunch and dinner. map

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