Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

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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.

Top review

MarynachkaVIP

Dined 4 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

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*

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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.

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!

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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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Filet Mignon

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Gluten Free Brownie Sundae

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Point Judith Calamari

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.

Moonshine 152

4.9

4.9 (1813)

$30 and under

American

South Boston

About the restaurant

A modern -American, neighborhood bistro restaurant in Southie (South Boston) by Chef-owner Asia Mei (as seen on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay & Phantom Gourmet). With a globally-inspired, comfort food meets street food menu, Chef Asia puts her unique spin on both East & West Coast style cooking, striving to match the beautiful restaurant’s aesthetic, contributing to numerous glowing re-reviews, accolades & praise. Her "Best of Boston" Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings, her award-winning Burgers & Vegetarian Burgers, Street Tacos & weekly changing specials are only some of the reasons she was awarded the 2023 Best of Boston Neighborhood Restaurant in South Boston.

Moonshine 152 is located at 152 Dorchester Avenue, on the corner of Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street in South Boston. We are one block from the Broadway Red Line train station, with bus connections local bus connections. We are a short walk from the South End & Ink Block neighborhoods as well as The Seaport & Downtown Boston.

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Todd

Dined on Mar 4, 2025

Great food provided by a chef who hand delivers the food and cares about your experience. highly recommend!

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Butterscotch Pudding

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Jalapeno Crab Rangoons

Vuolo's

4.9

4.9 (205)

$30 and under

Italian

Winthrop

About the restaurant

Named after our beloved grandfather, we are a small family-owned establishment built on a commitment to making every patron that walks through our doors feel they are at home. Our approach, in addition to supplying friendly and attentive service, is to take the traditional Italian cuisine that our family grew up eating and elevate it to something new and fresh.

Mangia!

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CarlaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always wonderful! Great food, servers that have become friends and make you feel at home!

Moko

4.8

4.8 (8)

$30 and under

Japanese

South Boston

About the restaurant

Moko Japanese Cuisine has been South Boston’s favorite destination for sushi since 2012. Our talented chefs craft each dish with the finest locally sourced fish, premium ingredients, and a genuine passion for culinary excellence. Step into our cozy restaurant and indulge in a delightful selection of small plates perfect for sharing, complemented by an extensive selection of sushi and a diverse range of Japanese and Korean entrees. To elevate your dining experience, be sure to explore our thoughtfully curated selection of beer, wine, and sake. Whether you’re enjoying a casual outing or celebrating a special occasion, Moko is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you’ll become one of our cherished regular customers!

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PamelaVIP

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Elegant spot in South Boston. We had a reservation for a table but requested to sit at the sushi bar since the available tables were quite close to the door, which had no vestibule to buffer the cold air rushing in. The host graciously allowed us to tuck in at the sushi bar (there's a regular bar too and they seemed to be serving food there for those guests as well). My husband and I shared a fried softshell crab, which was helpfully cut into pieces that allowed easy eating with chopsticks, as well as pork gyoza. For dinner he had sushi and I had shrimp and vegetable tempura. Both came with miso soup, which was comforting on a cold night. The space is "cozy" with tables close together. I use walking sticks but had no trouble navigating the tight space; I'm not sure whether wheelchair users could do so, so ask when reserving if you have a wheelchair user in your party.

The Nautilus - Nantucket

4.9

4.9 (103)

$50 and over

Pan-Asian

Nantucket

About the restaurant

Leading Nantucket’s thriving restaurant scene, The Nautilus (est. 2014) is an island staple built on the idea of a shared social experience. Founders Liam Mackey (food), Clinton Terry (drink) & Stephen Bowler’s (wine & business) island-mentality of being “serious about what we do, but not taking ourselves too seriously” perfectly sums up The Nautilus experience. The highly regarded culinary program is a sort of ‘New England coastal cuisine meets Asian & global haute street food’ vibe featuring small plates served tapas style, combined w/ larger group feasts (think Peking inspired duck). The culinary inspired cocktails draw on both seasonal & regional inspirations while the wine & sake list is recognized as a “Best Of” by Wine Spectator. Fueled by curated, energetic music, the stimulating yet neighborly atmosphere makes the new & unfamiliar feel comfortable & intimate, a philosophy that seamlessly ties the food, cocktails, wine & ambiance together to cr

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KateVIP

Dined on Feb 8, 2025

Delicious as always! A few new items on the menu since the last time we were there that were delicious (eggplant, lettuce wraps). And of course the standards that we love (oyster tacos, blue crab fried rice) - they never disappoint. The almost naked and famous is the best drink anywhere! Great service, great atmosphere. Love this spot!!

No Relation

4.9

4.9 (157)

$50 and over

Japanese

South End

About the restaurant

Tucked away down a narrow hallway, No Relation is a nine-seat, secret sushi restaurant nestled within Shore Leave, a tropical experience from the team at Bar Mezzana and Black Lamb. Chef Colin Lynch leads the inventive omakase menu, where Japanese technique and his creative interpretation of a sushi-ya are presented each evening over approximately 14 courses. Join us in a shared intimate experience with a thoughtfully curated menu, served directly by our chefs. A magnetized world map will highlight the areas from which the menus fish is sourced. Luxurious extras, like Black Truffle and Ossetra Caviar, can be added on during your experience. Towards the end of the omakase, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy extra bites.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Great presentation and flavor. Would go back again.

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Experience

Omakase

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Wentworth Wine Tasting & Omakase

Kosmos

4.9

4.9 (854)

$30 and under

Greek

Walpole

About the restaurant

Kosmos eat. drink. greek

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

The food was absolutely wonderful. Enjoyed the best Lamb Chops I have ever tasted. The fries were house cut and were excellent as well. Our server was outstanding. He also made a great wine recommendation for our meal. My wife and I will definitely be looking forward to dining at Kosmos again!

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