Massachusetts Restaurants
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1. La Cucina Sul Mare
$$$ | |Northern Italian and Mediterranean cooking distinguish this upscale, popular place. Make sure to come hungry—portions of classic favorites here are huge. Live music adds to the festive vibe on Sunday afternoons year-round. An excellent wine list pairs perfectly with the food.
237 Main St., Massachusetts, 02540, USA508-548–5600Known For
- Chicken or veal Parmesan
- Boisterous atmosphere
- Attentive service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations accepted -
2. PB Boulangerie Bistro
$$ | |Once a clam shack, this bistro has found new life and won legions of fans in this seaside town selling just-baked breads and succulent pastries—by early morning (even in off-season) the line snakes into the parking lot. There's outdoor and indoor seating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the latter is a three-course prix-fixe meal ($95) that changes with the seasons, featuring locally sourced produce that highlights the finer flavors of this French kitchen. Sunday brunch is also popular.
15 LeCount Hollow Rd., Massachusetts, 02667, USA508-349–1600Known For
- Delectable French pastries
- Fresh bread
- Authentic French experience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. Bistro closed in winter, Reservations essential -
3. Tatte Bakery & Café
$ | Downtown |This upscale bakery and café takes pastries to the next level. From tea cakes to the Jerusalem bagel, expect hearty baked goods with an air of elegance and influenced by the owner's Israeli heritage. Fantastic coffee drinks include the house's signature halva latte. A breakfast, lunch, and brunch menu features hearty plates all day, from breakfast sandwiches to salads, bowls, and shakshuka (an egg dish with tomatoes and peppers). The café's vibe welcomes those who appreciate attention to detail in both the food and the bright, lively atmosphere—so expect to wait in line. Tatte started as a single location in 2008; today it has expanded with locations across Boston.
125 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, USA617-488–9525Known For
- Owner Or's take on traditional North African shakshuka, served with challah bread
- Signature nut tarts that are as pretty as they are tasty
- Convivial atmosphere
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4. 19 Raw Oyster Bar
$$$$ | |Nothing says 'summer on the island' like slurping local oysters outdoors on a patio, and head chef Joe Monteiro will make sure you have a shucking good time. They aim for a true oyster bar—something the Vineyard was lacking—and they nail it, right down to the reclaimed wood and industrial accents. While glistening oysters are the star of the show, other fresh seafood dishes (that ceviche!), even duck, pack plenty of flavor.
19 Church St., Massachusetts, 02539, USA774-224--0550Known For
- Tasty seafood dishes
- Fresh local oysters
- Charred octopus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.-Mar., No reservations -
5. Aroma Bar and Grill
$ | |Popular with college students for its reasonable prices, this restaurant serves up delicious food all day with especially good deals at lunch and the Sunday brunch buffets. The cooks do well with everything from tandoori chicken and other standards to the full Raja Thali dinner special, all served with a trio of flavorful chutneys.
485 Main St., Massachusetts, 01230, USA413-528–3116Known For
- Stuffed naan
- Moist minced-lamb seekh kebab
- Takeout available
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6. Biscuits
$ | |There will be a line, but this hole-in-the-wall breakfast joint is a great spot for grabbing a hand-held breakfast sandwich—say, a honey-chicken biscuit—en route to the ferry. If you're not in a rush, nab a table, and peruse the extensive menu featuring Southern favorites like shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles along with stuffed French toast and linguica hash.
20 Lake Ave., Massachusetts, 02567, USA508-693--2033Known For
- Shrimp and grits
- House-made biscuits
- Breakfast sandwiches
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.--Apr. No dinner -
7. Bostonia Public House
$$$ | Downtown |Airy and classic in atmosphere, this modern restaurant focuses on two things: food and local history (it is, after all, situated in a historic 1902 building). The menu features elevated takes on comfort food; at lunch expect more sandwiches. Who wouldn't want to dive into a tater tot poutine or a bowl of house-made onion dip with potato chips, while chatting up your dining partners and enjoying the live music that happens on most nights? Social describes the vibe on most nights, more so later into the evening. Bostonia gets busy, so it's a good idea to make a reservation.
131 State St., Boston, Massachusetts, USA617-948–9800Known For
- Fantastic weekend brunch
- Long bar with lots of seating
- Live music in the evenings
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8. Brewer's Fork
$$ | |With the Bunker Hill Monument in your sights, relax with a wood-fired pizza and a pint. Brewer's Fork's list of 30 draft cider and craft beers is impressive (yet approachable) and its wine list massive. Pizzas go beyond the basics with toppings like spicy clam, bacon jam, and smoked chicken, and the pie is served straight out of a gigantic fiery oven, the restaurant's only cooking method. Small plates such as wood-roasted meatballs and Jonah crab dip and piled-high sandwiches like Wagyu burger and super-slow roasted turkey help satisfy hearty appetites. Brunch is lively and fun, featuring frittatas, a pulled pork benny, and morning-friendly pizzas. There's even a mid-day menu of charcuterie and cheese boards and select pizzas between mealtimes. Decor includes pendant bulbs, daily special chalkboards, exposed brick walls, banquettes created from wine corks, and two seasonal patios.
7 Moulton St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, USA617-337–5703Known For
- Creative pizzas
- Lively brunch
- Beer program
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9. Ciao Roma
$$$ | North End |Located on the Freedom Trail and overlooking the country's oldest public square, the vintage-looking facade of Ciao Roma is an elevated alternative to dining old-school in the North End. Classics are simple in nature but complex in taste, with dishes such as squid ink linguini, chicken parm, and Sunday ragù vying for your attention. Save room for mini cannolis, tiramisu, and cheesecake, or add a shot of liqueur to your meal-ending dessert of affogato (vanilla gelato drowned in espresso). Campari cocktails, tonics, and spritzes abound, and there's a section featuring kitschy throwbacks like the espresso martini or Godfather cocktail (scotch and amaretto).
5 North Sq., Boston, Massachusetts, 02113, USA617-829–4975Known For
- Beautifully displayed crudo
- Italian classics
- White tablecloths
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10. Crisp
$$ | |It's notoriously difficult to snag a table here in the summertime, but it's worth the wait as their wood-fired flatbreads are positively toothsome, made with organic four, local sea salt, and tasty toppings like braised beef short rib, butternut squash, and linguica sourced from a Massachusetts farm. Pasta dishes are a good option, too, and salads are fresh and creative, not an afterthought. Eat here or wrap it up and head to nearby Craigville Beach. Can't wait? They operate a take-out shop, Crisp Too, across the street.
791 Main St., Massachusetts, 02655, USA508-681--0922Known For
- Fire pits
- Indoor and outdoor seating
- Locally sourced ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No reservations -
11. Dovetail
$$$ | |With the dainty twinkle lights sitting against exposed brick elements, this neighborhood spot creates an intimate atmosphere with a lively energy. Chilled seafood starters along with smaller plates like mushroom toast and mussels Mozambique are perfect for lighter snacks, while housemade pastas and entrées, including pork Milanese, bean cassoulet, and Ora King salmon, are hearty additions to the table. The brunch crowd will happily fill up on dishes such as huevos rancheros and fried chicken and waffles. An outdoor brick patio is perfect for seasonal dining. The wine bar aspect is showcased through an impressive "by the glass" or bottle selection, along with craft beers and cocktails (their seasonal rosé sangria is a local favorite).
1 Sixth Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, USA617-337-5230Known For
- Gorgeous patio with twinkle lights
- Brunch dishes
- Sangria
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12. Dunbar House Tea Room & Wine Bar
$$ | |Settle in for a proper afternoon tea, with tiered trays of finger sandwiches and diminutive desserts, at this English-style tea room set in a 1920s vintage carriage house overlooking Shawme Pond. A full tea service is offered all day, along with an à la carte lunch service and Sunday brunch (think lobster eggs Benedict and duck confit hash) and desserts are baked in-house.
1 Water St., Massachusetts, 02563, USA508-833--2485Known For
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, and child-friendly tea service options
- Monthly wine dinners
- Long menu of teas and tisanes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner, Reservations recommended -
13. Full Moon
$$ | | AmericanHere's a happy reminder that dinner with children doesn't have to mean hamburgers and juice for everyone. While the youngsters race around the designated play space with sippy cups before noshing on hot dogs and homemade mac and cheese, parents can sip sangria, beer, or any one of the carefully chosen wines before tucking into more sophisticated fare, such as grilled salmon or sirloin with blue-cheese butter, arugula, and fries. Come dessert, kids can order the chocolate chip cookie as big as their head, while parents can get their own sugar fix with some warm maple bread pudding topped with whipped cream. Folks visiting sans child may want to ask for one of the grown-ups tables in the quiet, screened-off area near the front, but they also might want to consider another restaurant altogether: diners have compared the place to a day-care center or romper room.
344 Huron Ave., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, USA617-354–6699Known For
- Simple family-friendly menu
- Spirits for adults
- Designated place space for kids
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations not accepted -
14. Grana
$$$ | Downtown |Grand and resplendent in appearance—it is located in a luxury hotel and former Federal Reserve Bank, after all—Grana features upscale yet casual Italian dishes for lunch and weekend brunch that invite you to dig in. The only drawback to this place is that it isn't open for dinner.
250 Franklin St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, USA617-956–8765Known For
- Signature focaccia bread with a half-dozen different topping options
- Family-style three-course brunch
- Shareable tea cocktail
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
15. Hearty Eats
$ | |You don't have to be vegetarian to appreciate the fresh, local, organic offerings at this tiny community-focused café. Sharing an entrance with an arts co-op, the café itself lacks ambience, but does offer up a tasty variety of healthy options that exclude any meat except fish.
24 Bridge St., Massachusetts, 01370, USA413-625--6460Known For
- Wide vegetarian selection
- Falafel and fried-fish bites
- Fresh juices
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16. Ledger Restaurant & Bar
$$$ | |Housed in a 200-year-old building that was once a bank—Ledger takes its name from the massive amount of banking ledgers found in the building—today diners enjoy a modern-day spin on traditional 19th-century dishes, especially live-fire cooking. Grab a cocktail while checking out the multitude of original features incorporated into the restaurant, including deposit boxes and a huge safe that serves as the restaurant’s walk-in refrigerator. Grab a peek of the private dining room, where the wooden chair rails are sourced from pews in an old church near Boston Common.
125 Washington St., Boston, Massachusetts, 01970, USA978-594–1908Known For
- Historic digs
- New England cuisine
- Live music once a month
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
17. Monument Restaurant & Tavern
$$ | |A “gastropub meets bistro," Monument Restaurant & Tavern is quintessential Charlestown with a brownstone vibe of brick and weathered woods, 16-foot ceilings, and a 40-foot bar. Pizza is the menu's superstar, coming out piping and bubbly from the open kitchen's 900-degree oven, which is also used for wings, crab-artichoke dip, and roasted brick chicken. Hearty entrées for bigger appetites include pan-roasted day boat scallops and seared skirt steak. Their Smash Burger is a bucket list item, a messy two-hand burger topped with local Grillo's pickles, cheese, special sauce, and all the traditional toppings. The cocktail program gets crafty, with fun names like Back That Razz Up and Fancy Fizz. There's also a late night menu until 1 am.
251 Main St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, USA617-337–5191Known For
- Piled-high sandwiches
- Brunch prosecco pails
- Wood-fired pizza
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18. Pier 6
$$$ | |For a meal on the waterfront, try Pier 6 in the Charlestown Navy Yard just steps from the USS Constitution, where you'll be treated to New England seafood coupled with outstanding harbor views. Plates are piled high with fried calamari, seared octopus, and lobster rolls, and the giant shellfish platter of local oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster will draw all eyes to your table. Whether you're upstairs on the roof deck, outside on the large patio and bar, or in the dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, there isn't a bad seat in the place. Three seasons of the year, the mahogany bar on outdoor patio is packed during the evenings for cocktails (perhaps a Pier 6 Painkiller or a Chai Cold Brew Martini) with the after-work and singles crowd. Through the night, small pleasure crafts slowly approach the moorings as their captains hop out for a cocktail and a quick bite. Spring and summer brings a complimentary weekend boat shuttle from the ReelHouse in East Boston.
1 8th St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, USA617-337–0054Known For
- Waterfront location
- Lively cocktail scene
- Fresh shellfish dishes
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19. Sweet Life Café
$$$$ | |Housed in a charming Victorian house, this island favorite's warm hues, low lighting, and handsome antique furniture will make you feel like you've entered someone's home. The cooking is more sophisticated than home style, however: dishes are prepared in inventive ways and change often with the seasons. Ask for the Obama's favorite table (if they're not already occupying it.)
63 Upper Circuit Ave., Massachusetts, 02557, USA508-696–0200Known For
- Superb desserts
- Outdoor dining by candlelight in a shrub-enclosed garden
- Locally sourced food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. and Jan.–Mar. No lunch, Reservations essential -
20. The Landing
$ | |Decorated in nautical blues and whites, this pleasant restaurant sits right on Marblehead harbor, with a deck that's nearly in the water. The restaurant offers classic New England fare like clam chowder and broiled scrod, and serves brunch on Sunday. The pub area has a lighter menu and a local feel.
81 Front St., Boston, Massachusetts, 01945, USA781-639–1266Known For
- Waterside dining
- Classic New England menu
- Local feel
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