Side Trips from Boston Restaurants

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  • 1. 80 Thoreau

    $$$

    This fine-dining restaurant, located in the Concord Depot, offers New American cuisine, with much of the food on the plate coming from nearby local farms. Friendly and knowledgeable servers can help you navigate the menu, which changes with the seasons, along with what’s available at the time.

    80 Thoreau St., Boston, Massachusetts, 01742, USA
    978-318–0008

    Known For

    • New England ingredients
    • Creative cocktails
    • Excellent service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Finz Seafood & Grill

    $$$

    This contemporary seafood restaurant on Salem Harbor treats patrons to prime canal views. There is an extensive sushi and sashimi menu, plus lots of other seafood favorites, including sesame-crusted tuna and steamed lobster. Burgers and steaks are also available for meat eaters. Nab a seat on the outdoor deck when the weather's fine and eat practically among the boats.

    76 Wharf St., Boston, Massachusetts, 01970, USA
    978-744–8485

    Known For

    • Outdoor seating
    • Classic New England seafood
    • Large sushi menu
  • 3. 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, USA
    978-594–1908

    Known For

    • Historic digs
    • New England cuisine
    • Live music once a month

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 4. Passports

    $$$

    In the heart of downtown Gloucester, Passports serves a modern take on classic New England seafood. Whether you sit at the bar or a table, you'll be served delicious complimentary popovers to start. The house haddock is a favorite here, with other options like lobster and paella on offer. There's always local art hanging on the walls for patrons to buy.

    110 Main St., Boston, Massachusetts, 01930, USA
    978-281–3680

    Known For

    • Lively atmosphere
    • House haddock
    • Great, central location
  • 5. The Blue-Eyed Crab

    $$$

    Grab a seat on the outside deck overlooking the water at this friendly, somewhat funky (plastic fish dangling from the ceiling), Caribbean-inspired eatery. Enjoy fruity cocktails on the patio, or hang out in the colorful dining room. Start with thick crab bisque full of hunks of floating crabmeat or coconut shrimp with green mango chutney. Dinner entrées include Caribbean fish stew, jerk chicken, and the Cajun mahi fish tacos.

    170 Water St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02360, USA
    508-747–6776

    Known For

    • Views of the water
    • Funky decor
    • Tropical cocktails
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  • 6. The Franklin Cape Ann

    $$$

    This contemporary restaurant offers bistro-style chicken, roast cod, and steak frites, perfect for the late-night crowd (it's open until midnight during the summer). There is usually live music on Thursday evening. There is also a raw bar and sushi selection. Look for the signature martini glass over the door.

    118 Main St., Boston, Massachusetts, 01930, USA
    978-283–7888

    Known For

    • Sushi available Tuesday through Saturday
    • Friendly vibe
    • Good service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch

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