Massachusetts Restaurants
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1. Alpamayo
$$ | |Don't let the no-frills decor fool you; what this family-owned restaurant lacks in style it more than makes up for in bold flavors, especially at dinner. Enjoy a menu of fresh and flavorful Peruvian favorites ranging from ceviche to plantains, and don't forget to grab a caramel custard for dessert.
60 Main St., Massachusetts, 01238, USA413-243–6000Known For
- Chicha morada (incredible purple corn drink)
- Lomo saltado (steak strips sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and fries)
- Peruvian corn on the cob
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
2. Clam Box of Ipswich
$$ | |Shaped like a giant fried-clam box, this small roadside stand is the best place in the region to sample Ipswich's famous bivalves. Since 1935 locals and tourists have been lining up in droves for clams, oysters, scallops, and onion rings.
246 High St. (Rte. 1A), Boston, Massachusetts, 01938, USA978-356–9707Known For
- Fried seafood
- Friendly service
- Long lines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Nov.–Feb., $10 credit card minimum, Reservations not accepted -
3. District Kitchen & Bar
$$ | |Delicious food and good wine keep this small restaurant packed most nights. This gem can almost be missed just off busy North Street, but couples looking for an intimate date-night or professionals grabbing after-work drinks have made it a hot spot.
40 West St., Massachusetts, 01201, USA413-442–0303Known For
- Delicious burgers
- House fries with aioli sauce you won't want to share
- Small rotating seasonal menu
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4. PB Boulangerie Bistro
$$ | |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 -
5. Sweet Cheeks Q
$$ | |Red Sox fans, foodies, and Fenway residents flock to this meat-lover's mecca, where Texas-style barbecue is the name of the game. Hefty slabs of dry-rubbed heritage pork, great northern beef brisket, and plump chickens cook low and slow in a jumbo black smoker, then come to the table heaped on a tray lined with butcher paper, along with homemade sweet pickles, shaved onion, and your choice of "hot scoops" (collard greens, mac and cheese) or "cold scoops" (coleslaw, potato salad). Owner Tiffany Faison tromped all over the Texas barbecue belt to get her recipes finger-licking right, including the baseball-size biscuits served with honey butter. Sweet tea and cocktails arrive in mason jars, while house-made barbecue sauces (ranging from mild to skull-splittingly hot) sit on the table, along with a tin can of flatware and napkins. (You'll need lots of the latter; with food this good, it's going to get messy.)
1381 Boylston St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, USA617-266–1300Known For
- Finger-licking barbecue
- Scrumptious sides
- Jeans and T-shirt atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri. -
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6. The Daily Catch
$$ | North End |You've just got to love this newly renovated shoebox-size place—for the noise, the intimacy, the complete absence of pretense, and, above all, the Sicilian-style seafood, which proved so popular, it spawned two other locations (one in Brookline and another in Boston's Seaport area). With garlic and olive oil forming the foundation for almost every dish, this cheerful, bustling spot specializes in calamari, black squid-ink pastas, and linguine with clam sauce, all served in the skillets in which they were cooked, hot from the stove. Check the chalkboard, which is always loaded with freshly caught specials, but consider the Lobster fra Diavolo for two—lobster chunks, shrimp, calamari, littlenecks, mussels in a "spicy" seafood tomato sauce served over linguine. Compact and brightly lighted, this storefront restaurant has been a local staple for almost 50 years and for good reason.
323 Hanover St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02113, USA617-523–8567Known For
- Garlic-rich preparations
- Luscious seafood skillet pastas
- Intimate, elbow-to-elbow dining
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
7. The Student Prince & The Fort
$$ | |Impressive beer-stein and corkscrew collections at the bar and dark-wood paneling lend this restaurant the feel of a convivial hunting lodge, which the antlers and stained-glass windows in the side dining room accentuate. The menu is decidedly meat-centric—beef, chicken, veal, lamb, pork, and delectable homemade sausages—focused on German dishes with some must-have sauerkraut.
8 Fort St., Massachusetts, 01103, USA413-734–7475Known For
- Incredible homemade sauerkraut
- Various German sausages
- Impressive decor
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8. Woodman's of Essex
$$ | |According to local legend, this is where Lawrence "Chubby" Woodman invented the first fried clam back in 1916. Today this sprawling wooden shack with indoor booths and outdoor picnic tables is the place for seafood in the rough. Though it's in Essex, it's a quick drive from Gloucester and worth getting a to-go order to take to the beach. For fun, you can get into a lively discussion with a local over whether clam bellies or strips are the better choice.
121 Main St. (Rte. 133), Boston, Massachusetts, 01929, USA978-768–2559Known For
- Fried clams
- Open year-round
- The popular "down-river" lobster combo plate
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9. Antojitos Oaxaca
$$ | |It's not often you get authentic food from the Oaxaca region in southern Mexico served inside an old train station, but that's what you get at Antojitos. The owners of this establishment moved into the former Sullivan Station restaurant, bringing with them Oaxacan-style tamales, tacos, sopes, and huaraches.
109 Railroad St., Massachusetts, 01238, USA413-394--5895Known For
- Indoor and outdoor dining options
- Fresh ingredients
- Homemade guacamole
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
10. Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar
$$ | |You can't miss this hot spot on the side of Route 6: look for the riot of colorful flowers lining the road and the patient folks waiting in long lines for fried seafood and other fixings. Unusual for a clam shack like this is the full bar, offering beer, wine, mixed drinks, and the house specialty: margaritas. You can also play a round of minigolf.
3580 Rte. 6, Massachusetts, 02642, USA508-255–2575Known For
- Lobster rolls
- Ice cream from Richardson’s Dairy Farm
- Fried clams
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–mid-May., Reservations not accepted -
11. Audubon Boston
$$ | |While close to Fenway Park, Audubon feels more like a neighborhood joint than a tourist spot, though it does fill up on game days. Service is outstanding and matches the delicious dishes, many of which are made for sharing. Warm pretzels, salt and pepper shrimp, and queso dip make you want to order seconds. The cocktail menu is fun, too, with drinks like the Very Sherry Cobbler, made with sherry, cinnamon, orange, lime, and allspice. Ask to sit on the patio in nice weather.
838 Beacon St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, USA617-421–1910Known For
- Excellent service
- Heated patio
- Taco Tuesdays
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12. B-ack Yard BBQ
$$ | |This game-day favorite offers a rowdy, not rarified, atmosphere and big platters of smoked meats suitable for sharing. But, don't let the casual vibe fool you, as they pay great attention to the food, offering gluten-free versions of all side dishes (except cornbread), great mac-and-cheese, perfectly cooked meats, and their own delicious sauces. Indoors, TVs tuned to games draw sports fans; outdoor tables are snug against folks queuing up for the ferry on Straight Wharf.
20 Straight Wharf, Massachusetts, 02554, USA508-228--0227Known For
- Great place to watch the game
- Beef burnt ends
- Loaded pulled pork nachos
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.--Feb. -
13. Bizen
$$ | |Expect crowds—and, on busy nights, a wait—at this Railroad Street mainstay where dining room tables wrap around three sides of the large central sushi bar that offers an extensive menu of very fresh fish. Besides the sushi menu, dishes range from robata (charcoal grill) to katsu and tempura.
17 Railroad St., Massachusetts, 01230, USA413-528–4343Known For
- Harumaki (deep-fried lobster and fish in rice paper)
- Una jyu (grilled river eel in a sweet sauce)
- Tea ceremonies and 10-course tasting menus by reservation
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14. Bombay Royale
$$ | |The deep-blue walls and spacious interior lend a calming vibe to this Indian restaurant, whose extensive menu ranges from South Indian to Indo-Chinese dishes. Whether you're in the mood for chicken, lamb, or something vegan, you'll have a dozen good options in your chosen category.
1 Roundhouse Plaza, Massachusetts, 01060, USA413-341--3537Known For
- Lunch buffets
- Giant masala dosa
- Spotty service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
15. Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant
$$ | |Enormous windows in this quiet, homey restaurant offer excellent views across Sandy Bay, along with plenty of chowder, fish cakes, lobster, and other seafood dishes. While the restaurant is only open seasonally, next door is Brackett's café, Brother's Brew Coffee Shop, which is open year-round and serves breakfast.
25 Main St., Boston, Massachusetts, 01966, USA978-546–2797Known For
- Local seafood
- Every table has a waterfront view
- Great downtown location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Columbus Day–mid-Apr. -
16. Brewer's Fork
$$ | |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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17. Brotherhood of Thieves
$$ | |No, it's not really an 1840s whaling bar—though the atmospheric basement, which dates all the way back to 1972, presents an "olde tavern" vibe. The owners added three new dining concepts as well, including the upscale Notch Whiskey Bar, the surf-themed Cisco Kitchen & Bar, and a beer garden patio, but they haven't changed crowd favorites like curly fries and big, juicy burgers.
23 Broad St., Massachusetts, 02554, USA774-325--5812Known For
- Juicy burgers
- Fish-and-chips
- Signature curly fries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
18. Captain Frosty's
$$ | |A great stop after the beach, this modest joint has a regular menu of seafood classics like fried clams and fish-and-chips supplemented by specials posted on the board and a counter where you order and take a number written on a french-fries box. There's seating inside as well as outside on a shady brick patio.
219 Rte. 6A, Massachusetts, 02638, USA508-385–8548Known For
- Classic fried seafood platters
- Soft-serve ice cream and frappes
- Good value
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. Closed Nov.-Apr., Reservations not accepted -
19. Crisp
$$ | |It's notoriously difficult to snag a table here in the summertime, but it's worth the wait as their wood-fired flatbreads are positively toothsome, made with organic four, local sea salt, and tasty toppings like braised beef short rib, butternut squash, and linguica sourced from a Massachusetts farm. Pasta dishes are a good option, too, and salads are fresh and creative, not an afterthought. Eat here or wrap it up and head to nearby Craigville Beach. Can't wait? They operate a take-out shop, Crisp Too, across the street.
791 Main St., Massachusetts, 02655, USA508-681--0922Known For
- Fire pits
- Indoor and outdoor seating
- Locally sourced ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No reservations -
20. Dunbar House Tea Room & Wine Bar
$$ | |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
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