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Top restaurants in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is more than a trophy town that tens of thousands of college students call home every year: it’s also a thriving food city that nods to the past while embracing the future. There are thousands of restaurants to choose from – everything from classic red-sauce Italian in the North End to French bistros in the South End, historic taverns older than the United States itself, and trendy new spots popping up all over town.
Cross the river into Cambridge and you’ll find authentic Korean barbecue, pho, and ramen restaurants supported by the city’s college-aged population. There’s plenty to love about the Boston restaurant scene, especially if you’re into seafood and fresh produce. Local New England lobsters, oysters, clams, and fish are easy to find, thanks to Boston’s proximity to both Cape Cod and the North Shore. And if all that seafood makes you thirsty? Home to some of the oldest breweries in America, there’s always something interesting on draft in Boston, especially if you head over to one of the town’s 20 or so craft breweries. If you’re not a beer drinker, don’t worry. There’s plenty of cider, local wine, and even local craft spirits to be explored, too.
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Must-try Boston restaurants
TAPAS • FRENCH FRIES
CITRUS & SALT
142 Berkeley St, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| FIESTA BOX | $55.00 |
(SERVES 2) --CHIPS & GUAC-- --CHURROS-- --6 TACOS-- (select 3 of the following tacos) | |
| STREET CORN | $11.00 |
flaming hot cheeto crumbs, smoked mayonnaise, cotija | |
| CHURROS | $10.00 |
Vanilla Dulce |
Shore Leave
11 WILLIAM E MULLINS WAY, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Shore Leave Burger | $15.00 |
miso teriyaki glaze, avocado, pickled red onion, crispy onions Allergens: gluten, dairy, shellfish (CC), fin fish (CC), eggs, allium, soy | |
| Yellowtail 'Hamachi' | $6.00 |
soy caramelized onion & truffle Allergens: fin fish, allium, soy | |
| Okonomiyaki Tater Tots | $10.00 |
kewpie mayo, katsu sauce, jalapeno-cheese, sesame, nori, bonito Allergens: dairy, fin fish, eggs, allium, sesame, soy |
Tatte Bakery | Pier 4
200 Pier 4 Blvd, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Sandwich | $9.75 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg | |
| Muesli | |
Whipped Greek yogurt topped with housemade granola, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pear, apple, honey, and black sesame. Contains: Dairy, Sesame, Tree Nut (Almond, Cashew) | |
| Fattoush Salad | $11.00 |
Bibb and red leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, onion, kalamata olives, sunflower seeds, and feta in a lemon-olive oil dressing with za'atar croutons. Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Sesame |
TACOS
Yellow Door Taqueria
350 Harrison Ave, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chili Duck | $6.00 |
chili barbecue roasted duck, vanilla plantain purée, pickled red onions, crema, plantain strings. gluten free. | |
| Margaritas | $12.00 |
One Personal margarita. Ready to Drink! | |
| Crispy Pork Belly | $6.00 |
fried pork belly, avocado cilantro salsa, candied anaheim peppers, pickled red onion. gluten + dairy free. |
SANDWICHES
McKenna's Cafe
109 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Sydney Special | $10.00 |
| Yahoo Sandwich | $8.00 |
| Bacon, Egg, Cheese | $4.75 |
Max's Deli Cafe - Catering
151 Milk St, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Cold Sandwiches & Wraps | $15.95 |
All Sandwiches can be made on Gluten Free Bread. Decorative trays are assembled with a variety of options made on mixed breads and wraps prepared with lettuce and cheese. All other condiments are on the side. You may request your favorite mix of sandwiches. Priced per sandwich. | |
| OMG Bagels | $4.95 |
Assorted bagels served with cream cheese, light cream cheese, veggie cream cheese, butter & promise. | |
| Pastry Selection | $5.95 |
Decorative breakfast tray with a mix of scones, My Grandma's original coffee cakes, pecan rolls, cinnamon raisin rolls, fresh baked muffins, croissants, Hekler and cheese swirls. |
WRAPS • PASTA • SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • BBQ • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Max's Deli Café
151 Milk St, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Meat and Eggs | $8.50 |
Three fresh eggs, bacon, sausage, ham or turkey sausage with home fries and toast. | |
| Scrambled and Cheese | $7.50 |
Three fresh eggs, scrambled with cheese, homes fries and toast. | |
| Breakfast Special | $7.25 |
Three fresh eggs with home fries and toast. |
Fools Errand
1377 Boylston St, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Two Dozen Crispy Smoked Wings | $35.00 |
two dozen jumbo all-natural chicken wing flats, brined, smoked, & fried, tossed in choice of one sauce served with celery & choice of one dipping sauce | |
| Super Bowl Supper for Four | $109.00 |
buttermilk biscuits with honey butter, bulkie rolls, pulled pork, pulled chicken, BBQ chopped brisket, coleslaw, potato salad, mac n’ cheese, BBQ ranch beans served with SCQ pickles, texas onions, & house-made sauces serves four guests | |
| Twice Baked Potato Skins | $17.00 |
smoky bacon, cheddar, scallion sour cream |
SANDWICHES • GRILL
Fenway Johnnie's
96 Brookline Ave, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Side Fries | $5.00 |
| Spicy Honey Wings | $14.00 |
| Triangles | $14.00 |
Baanga - Kenmore
636 Beacon Street, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Korean Scallion Pancake | $10.95 |
| Shrimp shumai | $5.95 |
| Mandu (dumpling) | $7.45 |
ReelHouse Boston Waterfront
6 New Street, East Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Ahi Tuna Poke* | $27.00 |
sushi rice, avocado, radish, wasabi sesame dressing | |
| Malaysian Chicken Wings | $15.00 |
ranch, scallions, lime | |
| Chicken Kebob | $26.00 |
peppers & onions, basmati rice, cucumber tzatziki |
Mother Juice- Newbury
291 Newbury Street, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Overnight Oats | $8.25 |
rolled oats soaked in almond milk blended with banana, dates, cinnamon & sea salt; topped with local granola, sun butter, fresh berries and coconut flakes | |
| Acai Bowl | $10.95 |
organic acai blended with mango and banana topped with local granola, house made almond butter, fresh berries, and coconut flakes | |
| Deep Greens Bowl | $10.95 |
blend of spinach, kale, avocado, green apple, spirulina, pineapple, banana & coconut milk topped with almond butter, local granola, strawberries, blueberries, coconut chips, hemp hearts |
FRENCH FRIES
Aceituna Grill
57 Boston Wharf Road, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Plate | $12.75 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean. | |
| Beef & Lamb Plate | $12.75 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite. | |
| Spicy Chicken Plate | $12.75 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet. |
Sorelle–Seaport
100 Northern Ave, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Caprese | $9.75 |
tomato, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, basil, balsamic, CIABATTA | |
| Cubano | $10.95 |
pork, ham, swiss, pickles, mayo, mustard | |
| Prosciutto Panini | $12.25 |
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, CIABATTA |
SUSHI
Umai
224 Newbury St, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pork Katsu LB | $14.95 |
Japanese deep-fried breaded pork cutlet. | |
| Makimono LC | $14.95 |
Choose 2 rolls | |
| Deluxe Sushi LC | $17.95 |
7 pcs nigiri sushi (Chef's choice) & California roll or spicy tuna roll. Served with miso soup and house salad. |
FRENCH FRIES
Aceituna Grill
100 Federal Street, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Plate | $12.75 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean. | |
| Beef & Lamb Plate | $12.75 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite. | |
| Spicy Chicken Plate | $12.75 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet. |
Greystone Café, Bakery, and Provisions
123 Appleton Street, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Turkey | $11.50 |
Whole grain mustard, bacon, turkey, havarti, pickled red onions, garlic aioli, and arugula on ciabatta. AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING 11-4 | |
| The Caprese | $9.00 |
mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, arugula, and balsamic aioli on ciabatta. Option to add prosciutto! AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING 11-4 | |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | $3.00 |
THE chocolate chip cookie. Served warm with a sprinkling of sea salt on top. |
Venezia Restaurant
20 Ericsson Street, Dorchester
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Calamari Fritt | $16.00 |
Crispy fried with pickled cherry peppers, garlic and Sriracha sauce | |
| Capellini Scampi | $30.00 |
Wild shrimp, garlic, lemon, parsley and EVOO, tossed with angel hair pasta | |
| Nonna’s Meatballs | $15.00 |
Baked with mozzarella and marinara |
Grainmaker
91 Summer St., Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The OG | $10.85 |
Jasmine rice, kale & bok choy, sweet potatoes, your choice of protein, pickled daikon & carrots, fresh Thai herbs, peanut-lime sauce. | |
| Tuna Poke | $15.00 |
Volcano brown rice, Yellowfin tuna in a poke vinaigrette, thai guac, papaya and carrot mix, radish, edamame, spicy mayo, scallions, snow pea shoots, sesame seeds, topped with chili pepper flakes. | |
| The Green Goddess | $10.85 |
Grainmaker salad greens, your choice of protein, cucumber, Thai guacamole, scallions, edamame, lime, avocado-lime dressing. |
SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES
Blunch
59 E Springfield Street, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Delovely | $10.00 |
Smoked turkey breast, whipped goat cheese, sweet roasted red peppers, apricot preserves, baby greens, pressed multi grain | |
| The Fish | $10.00 |
Albacore tuna salad, sweet relish, dijon, dill, lemon, pickles, baby greens, pressed multi grain | |
| Fluffy Whipped Frittatta free range Eggwich with cheddar | $5.50 |
Completely customized to your liking served on a pressed roll. |
PIZZA • SANDWICHES
Crush Pizza
107 STATE ST, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Small Wings | $10.99 |
Braised marinated wings tossed in your choice of sauce and then fire roasted in our 1000 degree oven | |
| Caesar Salad | |
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our house made dressing and croutons then topped with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese | |
| Pork Face Pizza | $12.95 |
A Mighty meaty all pork pizza with a kick. Tomato sauce, house sausage, pepperoni, bacon, fresh basil, mozzarella & a drizzle of house-made habanero honey |
Pazza On Porter
107 Porter St, East Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Alla Pazza | $18.00 |
| Short Rib Gnocchi | $24.00 |
| Build Your Own Parm | $18.00 |
anoush'ella - South End
35 W Newton Street, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| chicken za'atar | $10.00 |
hummus, slow-roasted za’atar marinated chicken topped with, tomatoes, baked fries, pickled turnip, anoush’ella garlic sauce | |
| za'atar - (v) | $6.55 |
a blend of Mediterranean herbs mixed in olive oil topped with tomatoes, cucumber, mint, black olives and pomegranate seeds. | |
| toasted couscous | $9.95 |
fattoush salad, hummus, walnut harissa |
Franklin Cafe
278 Shawmut Ave, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| SALT & PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS | $13.00 |
Crispy fried and topped with pickled jalapeno, sesame seeds and a side of sweet chili sauce. | |
| FARM SALAD | $12.00 |
Mini artisan lettuces, watermelon radish, jicama and lemon citronette dressing. | |
| FRANKLIN BURGER* | $16.00 |
Grassfed beef, American cheese, slab bacon, brioche bun, lettuce, pickle, red onion. Served with French fries. |
Mike & Patty's Boston
12 Church Street, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Hot Coffee | $3.50 |
Locally roasted by Speedwell Roasters | |
| Cold Brew | $4.50 |
Speedwell's famous Coldbrew. | |
| Fancy | $9.50 |
two fried eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, red onions and house mayo on toasted multigrain |
SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Nash Bar & Stage
253 Tremont St, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| TENDERS | $16.00 |
| ST LOUIS RIBS | $16.00 |
| GEM LETTUCE WEDGE | $13.00 |
PIZZA • SALADS
Locale
352 Hanover St, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Piccante Pizza | $13.00 |
homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni | |
| Tartufo Pizza | $17.00 |
mushrooms, caramelized onions, fontina cheese, rosemary, truffle oil | |
| Caesar Salad | $8.00 |
romaine, croutons, shaved aged parmigiano |
BBQ • SANDWICHES
Tasty BBQ
417 Washington Street, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | $15.00 |
Pulled Pork Sandwich, dill pickles, fresh texas onions, bbq sauce, and two sides. | |
| BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich | $15.00 |
BBQ pulled chicken on a buttery bulkie roll, with dill pickles, fresh texas onions, bbq sauce and 2 sides. | |
| BBQ Chopped Brisket Sandwich | $15.55 |
BBQ Chopped brisket on a butter toasted bulkie roll, 2 sides, dill pickles, fresh texas onions, and BBQ sauce. |
SOUPS • SALADS • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
Dona Habana Restaurant
811 Massachusetts Ave, Boston
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Yuca Frita Con Salsa De Ajo | $8.00 |
CASSAVA CHIPS WITH GARLIC SAUCE | |
| Empanadas de Res | $8.00 |
TWO BEEF EMPANADAS | |
| Chicharrón De Puerco | $10.00 |
CRISPY PORK BELLY BITES TOPPED WITH GRILLED ONIONS |
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