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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.

Must-try Boston restaurants

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Crudo

78 Salem Street, Boston

Avg 4.3 (712 reviews)

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California	$11.00

Crazy	$12.00

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Java House

541 E Broadway, South Boston

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Tokyo Set	$17.50
shrimp tempura roll (futo cut 5), yellowtail nigiri (1), tuna nigiri (1), salmon nigiri (1), unagi nigiri (1) and crabstick nigiri (1)
Seaweed Salad	$4.95
traditional japanese salad (contains sesame, gluten)
Blanketed Shrimp	$9.00
shrimp, ginger, black pepper, wheat wheat wrapper paper, sweet and sour sauce.

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420	$17.75
mozzarella sticks, fried mac & cheese, onion rings, fries, bacon, golden BBQ sauce, american cheese
Boston Burger with Cheese	$12.25
lettuce, tomato, onion, american cheese
Classic Mac	$12.25
4 cheese blend

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Bob's Glorified Catfish	$23.00
Blackened or Fried 8oz. filet served with a choice of two sides
Neighborhood Combo Meal	$16.50
Enjoy your favorite meat, side dish, and mini cornbread muffins.
Country Fried Chicken Wings	$13.00
Double fried jumbo wings served with or without our house sauces, (10) pieces

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Broccoli Rabe	$9.00
extra virgin olive oil and pecorino cheese
Gnocchi Bolognese	$32.00
meat ragout , tomato, porcini cream and pecorino cheese
Baby Gem Salad	$14.00
Sopressata, roasted red peppers, shaved fennel, red wine vinaigrette

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Boneless Wings (10)	$11.95
BBQ, Sriracha Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Honey Garlic
Chicken Wings (10)	$13.95
BBQ, Sriracha Buffalo, Garlic Honey, Sweet Chili
Chicken Tenders (4) W/ Fries	$10.95
w/ French Fries

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Kai	$9.95
Blended acai, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, banana, coconut water, topped with granola, banana, fresh berries
Cafe con Leche	$4.00
cafe, cashew milk, cinnamon, sea salt, sugarcane, vanilla extract
Montauk
kale, pear, pineapple, cucumber mint

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Breakfast Sandwich	$5.00
A simple breakfast sandwich on housemade focaccia. Our pesto is made with herbs grown at the Thorton Street Farm (and is vegan/nut free)! Available with eggs and cheddar or with our yellow bean tofu and cashew mozzarella (for a vegan option).
Sambusas (Kenyan Stuffed Pattie)	$4.50
Classic Kenyan street food! Handmade chapati skins folded over curried lentils, red red or chicken. Limit 6 per order.
Frozen Blueberry Pie	$35.00
Bake at home! Grab our homemade blueberry crumble in our famous buttery crust! Baking instructions included

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RCA CRISPY ROLLS	$7.95
Crispy rolls filled with cabbage, celery, carrot, glass noodle & taro. Serve with sweet & sour sauce
CRAB RANGOON	$7.95
Deep fried wonton skin filled with crab meat, cream cheese, dried cranberry & celery . Serve with sweet and sour sauce
SATAY	$8.95
Grilled marinated meat of your choice. Serve with peanut & cucumber sauce

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Costillas De Cerdo	$18.00
Braised pork ribs, barbecue guava sauce, red chimichuri
Cachapa	$12.00
Sweet corn pancake with queso fresco, smoked aioli
Sea Bass Ceviche	$17.00
Bell peppers, red onion, chili peppers, cilantro, passion fruit, aji amarillo, lime juice

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Coconut Shrimp	$7.00
Sweet & spicy glaze, mango salsa, slaw. Cannot be prepared gluten free.
Crispy Pork Belly	$6.00
fried pork belly, avocado-cilantro salsa, candied anaheim peppers, pickled red onion. gluten free.
Margaritas de la Casa	$12.00
one margarita- ready to drink! blanco tequila, fresh lime, orange liqueur, and house-made cordials.

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Cajun Fries	$5.00

Corn Bread	$0.75

Candied Yams	$5.00

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Sausage Rabe Pizza	$17.00

Spaghetti W/ Meatballs	$22.00

Pollo Donato	$29.00

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Large Garden	$7.99
mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, peppers, red onions and black olives
Large Caesar	$5.99
romaine lettuce, Parmesan, crispy croutons and Caesar dressing
16” Meat Lover	$19.99
ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and mozzarella

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Burger	$18.00
caramelized onion aioli, yellow cheddar, crispy bacon, hand cut French fries, sesame bun
Bolognese	$24.00
classic ragu, torn basil, pecorino Romano
Chicken Milanese	$25.00
heirloom tomato ragu, arugula, beurre blanc, pecorino Romano

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Burger	$12.00
american cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, secret sauce on a potato bun
Potatoes	$10.00
green onion, aioli
Chopped Salad	$14.00
wild arugula, radish, tomato, toasted sesame dressing

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1st Place Rib Plate (Full Slab)	$36.50
A full slab of our championship winning BBQ pork ribs smoked and covered with our Sweet Victory BBQ Sauce. Served with your choice of Two sides.
1st Place Rib Plate (Half Slab)	$24.50
A half slab of our championship winning BBQ pork ribs smoked and covered with our Sweet Victory BBQ Sauce. Served with your choice of Two sides.
Pit Boss	$29.00
Need even more variety? Go big with the Pitt Boss and choose any three of our BBQ meats and three sides.

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Deviled Crab Lettuce Wraps	$16.00
DEVILED CRAB SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, AVOCADO, TOMATO JAM, PICKLED RED ONIONS
Nashville Hot Alligator Fries	$15.00
pimento queso, comeback sauce, crinkle cut pickles
Fresh Fried Beignets	$10.00
powdered sugar

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Tenders	$16.00
Choice of ranch, blue cheese or honey mustard
Cheese Burger	$15.00
All beef patty, lettuce, tomato, american cheese, secret sauce
Wings	$16.00
Choice of ranch, blue cheese or honey mustard

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Kappo Burrito	$13.95
(r) Tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, red cabbage, spicy crab meat
Salmon Roll	$5.45

Spicy Tuna w/Cucumber	$7.50

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Chicken Mathbi	$19.95
Grilled Half a chicken over Basmati rice. Served with Maraq and Sahaweq ( chili sauce)
Haneeth Lamb	$26.95
Our most popular dish, slow-roasted lamb seasoned to perfection. Served with mixed vegetables and rice.
Mandi Chicken	$19.95
Slow oven roasted chicken(half) in imported Yemeni seasoning served over a bed of long grain basmati rice & topped with a vegetable sauce

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Small Margherita	$12.99
Cheese Pizza
Large Garden Veggie	$21.49
A combination of fresh mushroom, onion, bell pepper, broccoli & fresh garlic
Large State House	$21.49
Created for the meat lover, a combination of hamburger, pepperoni & Italian sausage

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Garlic Bread	$6.00

Margherita	$18.00

Chicken Parm Sandwich	$13.00

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SWEET & SALTY SANDWICH	$15.95
SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHEDDAR & BACON SERVED ON FRENCH TOAST WITH A SIDE OF HOMEFRIES AND MAPLE SYRUP
ONLINE CHICKEN & WAFFLE SLIDERS	$18.95
FRIED CHICKEN WITH CHEDDAR AND BACON ON OUR MINI WAFFLES SERVED WITH HOMEFRIES AND SRIRACHA MAPLE SYRUP
ONLINE CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST
CINNAMON ROLLS DIPPED IN FRENCH TOAST BATTER WITH A VANILLA CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

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Chicken Wings	$13.00
SRIRACHA SWEET & SOUR, CRISPY GARLIC, PICKLED DAIKON
Duck Fat Fries	$9.00
W/ SRIRACHA AIOLI
Eggplant Bao	$11.00
HEIRLOOM EGGPLANT, FERMENTED BLACK BEAN AIOLI, YUZU CITRUS SALSA, CILANTRO, (2 PER ORDER)

Boston restaurants you'll love

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Must-try Boston restaurants

Crudo

Java House

Laughing Monk Café

Boston Burger Company

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen

Prezza

Halftime Pizza - Boston

Jugos

Haley House Bakery Cafe

Rutchada Thai Cuisine

Slade's Bar and Grill

PURO ceviche bar

Yellow Door Taqueria

Artu

Sal's Pizza

224 Boston Street

Mela

Gray's Hall

The Smoke Shop - Seaport

The Corner Tavern

Buttermilk & Bourbon

Teddy's on the Hill

Sushi Kappo

Bab Al Yemen

Upper Crust

Molinari's

North Street Grille

Shojo Boston

Tavolo Ristorante

Saloniki

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OLD SCHOOL PIZZA	$16.00
green peppers, red onion, pepperoni, mozzarella
TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE	$25.00
veal, beef & pork, ricotta, parmesan
MUSHROOM PIZZA	$16.00
whipped ricotta, taleggio, scallion-truffle oil, rosemary

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Herc Pita	$11.59
braised pork shoulder, greens, tomato, onion, fries, slaw, spicy whipped feta, secret sauce
Niko Pita	$11.59
grilled chicken thighs, greens, tomato, onion, herbs, fries, tzatziki, secret sauce
Crispy Chicken Pita	$11.59
crispy fried chicken, avocado, smoked bacon, “Greek ranch,” fries, tomatoes, greens