Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Greater Boston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

LUNE

5.0

5 (190)

$50 and over

European

Dennis

About the restaurant

LUNE is a one-of-a-kind dining experience on Cape Cod. Nestled in Dennis Port, LUNE hosts an open kitchen experience as a tasting menu (Friday, Saturday) and a la carte wine bar (Sunday).
* We kindly ask that you are respectful of our limited onsite parking. We recommend parking at the free Town Municipal parking lot located behind Dickey Insurance Agency (610 Route 28 Dennis Port, MA 02639).
There is also extra parking at Barbo's. To respect our neighbor, we ask you to not park at the Oyster Company or The Pub Next Door!
* Please let us know if there is anyone in your party with dietary restrictions or allergies. These will be accommodated with notice.
*An automatic 20% Gratuity is added to all checks so we can distribute the share fairly.
*Cancellations and modifications to the party size will accepted until 24 hours prior.
*NO SHOWS & LATE CANCELLATIONS WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THEIR RESERVATION*

Top review

Chris

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

We had the privilege of experiencing Chef Mick’s vision of The Feast of the Seven Fishes on 12/21/2024 and he and his amazing team did not disappoint. From the warm welcoming words from co-owner Charlotte, to the incredibly passionate and attentive servers, we had an incredible meal and cannot wait to go back again. To everyone who made our dinner extra special we say Thank You.

Dotty's Kitchen & Raw Bar

4.9

4.9 (31)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Quincy

About the restaurant

Dotty's is a cozy neighborhood restaurant featuring a bountiful raw bar with oysters from all along the Northeast, along with crispy snacks, chowder, handhelds, and exquisite entrees. The venue offers a diverse menu and a carefully curated wine list, alongside a premium cocktail program with hand-hewn ice. Join us tonight!

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Laura

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

I love this restaurant. The menu is an interesting and fun mix of casual and upscale dining. The vibe inside is fun and cool. Highly recommend for a date night or night out with friends.

Alma Nove

4.8

4.8 (5716)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Hingham

About the restaurant

Paul Wahlberg presents Alma Nove, a stylish and contemporary restaurant and bar offering classic Italian cuisine amid the bountiful flavors of the surrounding Mediterranean. Located in the historic Hingham Shipyard steps from the beautiful shoreline of Hingham Bay, guests can enjoy a scenic view whether they dine inside with panoramic floor to ceiling windows or on the patio furnished with lounge furniture and a fire pit. The wine list at Alma Nove is approachable, affordable and fun, very similar to the menu.

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Chris

Dined 5 days ago

We had the best food. Best service and unbelievable time at Alma Nove. We will definitely be back. As people from out of town the staff went above and beyond for us.

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Popular dish

Prosciutto-Wrapped Cod

Popular dish

Swordfish Tacos

Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Swordfish

The Ocean House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6049)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dennis

About the restaurant

The Ocean House is closed for the remainder of the 2024 Season and will reopen in April 2025.

Welcome to The Ocean House, named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by OpenTable. Located on a pristine sand dune, our establishment offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, setting an unforgettable backdrop.
Our culinary philosophy blends the freshest New England seafood with Asian fusion inspiration, creating dishes that delight and inspire.
Please note, due to dining room design and fairness, we cannot honor requests for window tables but are committed to providing an exceptional experience at every seat.

As a premium fine dining destination, our menu features a mix of classic favorites and bold new flavors, each prepared with meticulous attention. From succulent seafood to unique creations, every bite aims to impress.

We look forward to making your visit extraordinary, whether for a special occasion or a night of unparalleled dining.

Thank you for being our guest!

Top review

W. Paul

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

We love this restaurant and are so glad we got to have dinner the night before they are scheduled to close for the season.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

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Gluten Free Brownie Sundae

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Point Judith Calamari

Bettini Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1017)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Edgartown

About the restaurant

Bettini is an upscale, fine-dining restaurant with a coastal chic vibe, refined contemporary American cuisine, and a fabulous selection of wine. Expansive windows reveal a magnificent coastal view that reinforces the kitchen’s relationship with the local landscape, creating a seamless island-to-table dining experience. The elegant bar draws a vibrant crowd of locals and island guests.

Our restaurant is intended to be intimate and personal. Many of our tables can accommodate up to 4 people. The dining room seating configuration may not allow certain combinations of tables and split parties will potentially not be seated adjacent to each other.

Bettini does not accept reservations for Breakfast. All guests are welcome to walk in on a first come first served basis.

Top review

mark

Dined 3 days ago

salad delicious, prime rib, very good. salmon very small potrtion, vegetables hardlly any buat service was good andsetting the best. Worth the drive. enjoy

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Experience

Easter Brunch

Wusong Road

4.7

4.7 (651)

$31 to $50

Polynesian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston.

Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.

All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.

Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

Top review

JeffreyR

Dined 1 day ago

The food was super delicious and we received excellent customer service

Akame Nigiri and Sake

5.0

5 (99)

$50 and over

Sushi

Lexington

About the restaurant

Located in Lexington’s Historical district Akame Nigiri and Sake offers an un-traditional Omakase experience. Akame Nigiri and Sake will be offering a 15 Course Omakase for $180 per person. The Omakase focuses on Japanese Seafood flown in directly from Toyosu fish market. While seated at our 6 seat Omakase Bar, guest will be able to enjoy a semi-private Omakase experience skillfully crafted by Chef Michael Monaco. Seating's will be held Thursday at 6:15, Friday and Saturday at 6:15pm and 8:30pm. All Allergies and food aversions must be communicated 72 hours in advance, so we have time to make adequate changes. Due to the nature of the meal touch sensitive Shellfish and Crustaceans Allergies cannot be accommodated.

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MarynachkaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

A rare opportunity to have a front seat experience with a chef who truly loves what he does and runs this place as a one man show. Truly a unique (and delicious) experience! Very high quality food in a simple/non pretentious environment

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Experience

Omakase Tasting Menu

dbar

4.9

4.9 (1485)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Dorchester

About the restaurant

dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on. Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas. The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

Top review

ElizabethVIP

Dined on Mar 4, 2025

It was a great night out for restaurant week! D-Bar never disappoints

Ciao Roma

4.8

4.8 (1084)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

Top review

Shawn

Dined 2 days ago

Great Service and food was delicious. Great Location in the North End of Boston.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni & Sunday Ragu

4.8

4.8 (198)

$31 to $50

Speakeasy

Leather District

About the restaurant

Offsuit is an intimate cocktail bar. We want everyone to enjoy the Offsuit experience; so visits are limited to 90 minutes. Reservations are only available for 7 days into the future.

Top review

PhunNiteOut

Dined on Mar 9, 2025

The food, the drinks and the ambiance all amazing. If you want a different dining experience this is the place!

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