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4153 reviews4.8Steakhouse$$$$Beacon HillBooked 56 times todayHenrietta's Table
4300 reviews4.5American$$$$Harvard SquareBooked 63 times todayCity Table
1420 reviews4.5American$$$$Back BayBooked 24 times todayArtisan Bistro
948 reviews4.5Contemporary American$$$$Theater DistrictBooked 21 times todayGrana at The Langham, Boston
280 reviews4.5Italian$$$$Financial DistrictBooked 53 times todayPeregrine - The Whitney Hotel Boston
285 reviews4.4Unspecified$$$$Beacon HillBooked 8 times todayLUCIE drink + dine
263 reviews4.3American$$$$Back BayBooked 32 times todayRowes Wharf Sea Grille
1903 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$Financial DistrictBooked 31 times todayMiel
1350 reviews4.5American$$$$SeaportBooked 19 times todayElephant & Castle - Boston
125 reviews4.1Unspecified$$$$Downtown CrossingBooked 6 times todayAvenue One at the Hyatt Regency Boston
866 reviews4.0American$$$$Theater DistrictBooked 13 times todayThe Gallery - W Hotel
235 reviews4.1Contemporary American$$$$Theater DistrictBooked 6 times todayBambara Kitchen & Bar
903 reviews4.4American$$$$CambridgeBooked 7 times todayBar Cicchetti
22 reviews3.7Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service$$$$South BostonBooked 5 times todayOne + One
40 reviews4.3American$$$$Back BayBooked 14 times today
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263 reviews4.3American$$$$Back BayBooked 32 times todayPeregrine - The Whitney Hotel Boston
285 reviews4.4Unspecified$$$$Beacon HillBooked 8 times todayRowes Wharf Sea Grille
1903 reviews4.7Seafood$$$$Financial DistrictBooked 31 times todayAvenue One at the Hyatt Regency Boston
866 reviews4.0American$$$$Theater DistrictBooked 13 times todayNubar
1018 reviews4.3Contemporary American$$$$CambridgeBooked 13 times todayHull & Mason Bar and Kitchen
38 reviews3.9American$$$$QuincyBooked 2 times today1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar
1114 reviews4.6American$$$$GloucesterBooked 24 times todayTwenty8 Food & Spirits
367 reviews3.6Contemporary American$$$$FoxboroPublic Kitchen and Bar
473 reviews4.4Contemporary American$$$$ProvidenceBooked 4 times today
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South End Buttery
2145 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$South EndOrder online
The Red House Restaurant
1583 reviews4.5Seafood$$$$CambridgeOrder online
One Family Diner Inc
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$DorchesterUniversity House Of Pizza
0 reviewsItalian$$$$Back BayBamboo Thai Restaurant
0 reviewsThai$$$$BrightonTasca Tapas Restaurant
38 reviews4.4Tapas / Small Plates$$$$BrightonBerryline
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$CambridgeThe Breakfast Club
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$AllstonOrder online
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3407 reviews4.7Steakhouse$$$$SeaportStart takeout orderMamma Maria
5370 reviews4.8Italian$$$$North EndStart takeout orderCambridge Brewing Company
591 reviews4.2Contemporary American$$$$Kendall SquareStart takeout orderIl Massimo - Legacy Place
2065 reviews4.5Italian$$$$DedhamStart takeout orderPorto
1451 reviews4.7Italian$$$$Back BayStart takeout orderKrasi
1062 reviews4.9Greek$$$$Back BayStart takeout orderSerafina - Boston Back Bay
357 reviews4.5Italian$$$$Back BayStart takeout orderFiRE+iCE Boston
2906 reviews4.2American$$$$Back BayStart takeout orderTuscan Kitchen - Seaport
1471 reviews4.3Unspecified$$$$SeaportStart takeout orderBASILE - Fine Italian Kitchen
626 reviews4.3Italian$$$$Back BayStart takeout orderMassiminos Cucina Italiana
1349 reviews4.4Italian$$$$North EndStart takeout orderThe Helmand Restaurant
488 reviews4.6Middle Eastern$$$$Kendall SquareStart takeout orderWaypoint
1795 reviews4.5Seafood$$$$CambridgeStart takeout orderDona Habana
1192 reviews4.6Cuban$$$$South EndStart takeout orderForcella
615 reviews4.7Italian$$$$North EndStart takeout order
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The 9 Best Bars in Boston Right Now
Whether you prefer brews, bubbles, wines, or whiskeys, there’s a bar for everyone in Boston—this is the home of Cheers, after all. From Downtown Crossing to Dorchester, Brookline, Back Bay, and beyond, there’s something here to quench everyone’s thirst.
The 22 Greatest Restaurants Around Boston
Boston may be renowned as the lobster and clam chowder capital of the U.S., but there’s a whole new world of delights nestled in the city’s labyrinthine streets and those of its eclectic urban neighbors, Cambridge and Somerville. From hand-pulled Xi’An noodles at a lunch counter and pillowy pasta crafted by a James Beard Award-nominated chef to casual brasserie steak frites and a classic American steakhouse with Boston Brahmin flair, the interpretations here are just as diverse as the city’s global footprint. There are plenty of ways to stamp your culinary passport here, whether it’s through an epic omakase experience, toothsome tacos, a sizzling plate of paella, or by raising a glass, picked from a prolific Greek wine list. And, with some of the world’s freshest seafood—including one spot dubbed “North America’s Best Landmark Restaurant”—Massachusetts’s capital is indeed your oyster.
A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Boston
Conversations begin on Bumble but they get even deeper IRL. When it’s time to move from direct messaging to direct eye contact, find a table for two. And to make it super easy, OpenTable and Bumble are teaming up to help you find the best date spots in your city. Find a restaurant that fits your style, whether you want drinks on a patio or a special four-course meal, OpenTable can help you choose the cuisine, seating area, and even book unique experiences with nearby restaurants. Download the Bumble app to find your match, and check the list below to find your table.
Discover the Top Women-Led Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
There’s no better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than by paying a visit to one of these great restaurants — all helmed by women as chefs, managers, or owners. From running kitchens to managing multiple venues, these exceptional women are leaving their mark on the hospitality industry.
Support LGBTQ owned restaurants in Boston
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find LGBTQ restaurants to support from coast to coast. Book a table at one of these spots to dine out (and proud!) for Pride month and beyond.
Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
Boston’s Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining
Boston once offered just a handful of outdoor dining options, but times have changed for the better. From Cambridge to the Seaport District and toney Back Bay to one of the most exciting expansions to hit the city’s culinary and entertainment landscape in Watertown, there are plenty of ways to raise a glass to new options—and balmier temps. Read on to book tables where the food is as inviting as the environment, including, of course, a few places specializing in everyone’s local warm-weather favorite: the lobster roll.
Celebrate your special occasions at these 12 top Boston restaurants
As a city that has seen countless graduations, engagements, and birthdays, Boston takes special occasions to another level. On the North End, a neighborhood with a deep-rooted Italian connection, ring in just about anything with decadent lobster agnolotti in a 19th-century row house. For a gathering with friends, head to the Back Bay, where an acclaimed chef serves up bountiful seafood platters, piled high with local oysters. If it’s a more intimate milestone you’re marking, grab a reservation at an elegant omakase spot in Chinatown. Book a table at one of these top 12 restaurants, equipped for any festivity.
5 Must-Book Restaurants in Boston Right Now
Whether you’re on the hunt for pub grub or the best of international cuisine without the cost of airfare, Boston ’s newest—and reopened—restaurants have it all. These five spots, which include the city’s first Yemeni restaurant and one of its largest patios, are the hottest places to dine in Boston right now.
These are Boston’s 9 Best Burgers to Try Now
Even with the wealth of cuisines in the Boston area, sometimes you just need a burger. Whether you crave it pared-back and classic, piled high with luxe ingredients like foie gras, or — wait for it — vegan, at these nine restaurants you’ll find a whole bevy of beautiful burgers.
Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Boston & New England
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Asian-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Support Black-owned restaurants in Boston & New England
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find Black-owned restaurants to support. Explore the spots in your area.
LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Boston
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These LatinX-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Boston
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Woman-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
Discover Boston
Boston offers a patchwork of cultures and boasts one of the best and most eclectic restaurant scenes in the country. From the South End’s ethnic mom-and-pops to The Theater District’s fine-dining, delicious possibilities abound. Seafood restaurants populate every corner of the city, and each offers their own spin on Boston’s iconic clam chowder. Crumble in some oyster crackers and scrape the bottom of your bowl because it’s almost time for the lobster. Be sure not to skimp on the warm butter. How about some Italian? Explore the narrow streets of Boston’s North End. This vibrant neighborhood is home to dozens of family-owned eateries serving authentic Italian-American food. Regardless of your budget, you’ll find something in Boston to satisfy any culinary whim.
Boston Neighborhoods
- Allston
- Back Bay
- Beacon Hill
- Boston Financial District
- Boston North End
- Boston South End
- Boston Theater District
- Brookline
- Cambridge
- Charlestown
- Dorchester
- Downtown Crossing Boston
- East Boston
- Faneuil Hall
- Fenway
- Fort Point Channel
- Harvard Square
- Jamaica Plain
- Kendall Square
- Leather District
- Logan Airport
- Mission Hill
- Neponset Circle
- Seaport
- Somerville
- South Boston
- Stoneham
- West End
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