2 Best Restaurants in Massachusetts, USA

James Beard Award–winning chef-owner Ken Oringer (of Coppa and Toro fame) serves up crazy-good small plates made from big, bold, unexpected combos: think crab mac and cheese, a caviar sandwich, eel quesadilla, and Wagyu tartare with potato chips. There's also a light and refreshing raw bar and plenty of veggies.

Diners who appreciate flavor and spice will adore chef-owner Asia Mei's creative kitchen endeavors, which often mix up elements of American, Chinese, Mexican, Vietnamese, Thai, and Spanish cuisines. A lively local crowd comes for dinner and to get their hands on crave-worthy dishes (the menu does change frequently). The staff cares what you think, and this shows in the impeccable, friendly service and the fact that the chef doesn't just stay in the kitchen—she's often serving dishes herself and asking diners' opinions.