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best of Boston

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Created by Addie Chang • Updated On: March 15, 2014
El Pelon Taqueria is one of best of Boston.

1. El Pelon Taqueria

8.4
92 Peterborough St (at Kilmarnock St.), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 122 tips and reviews
Toro Restaurant is one of best of Boston.

2. Toro Restaurant

8.7
1704 Washington Street (at Massachusetts Ave), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 246 tips and reviews
Shabu Zen is one of best of Boston.

3. Shabu Zen

8.5
16 Tyler St (btwn Beach St. & Kneeland St.), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 69 tips and reviews
Neptune Oyster is one of best of Boston.

4. Neptune Oyster

8.9
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews
B&G Oysters is one of best of Boston.

5. B&G Oysters

8.2
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · South End · 126 tips and reviews
The Paramount is one of best of Boston.

6. The Paramount

8.5
44 Charles St (btwn Chestnut & Mt. Vernon), Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Beacon Hill · 261 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: The wait for brunch at this cafeteria-style joint in the historic Beacon Hill area is amply rewarded by malted Belgian waffles or feta cheese, spinach & tomato omelettes. - Green Guide Editor

Anthem Kitchen & Bar is one of best of Boston.

7. Anthem Kitchen & Bar

101 S Market St. (at Faneuil Hall Marketplace), Boston, MA
Gastropub · Downtown Boston · 85 tips and reviews
Oishii Boston is one of best of Boston.

8. Oishii Boston

8.8
1166 Washington St (E. Berkeley St.), Boston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · South End · 85 tips and reviews
Beehive is one of best of Boston.

9. Beehive

8.7
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 257 tips and reviews
Cafe Mami is one of best of Boston.

10. Cafe Mami

8.2
1815 Massachusetts Ave (at Roseland St), Cambridge, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 42 tips and reviews
Island Creek Oyster Bar is one of best of Boston.

11. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews
Oleana is one of best of Boston.

12. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews
Craigie on Main is one of best of Boston.

13. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews
Toscanini's is one of best of Boston.

14. Toscanini's

9.2
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 279 tips and reviews
L.A. Burdick Chocolate is one of best of Boston.

15. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

8.3
52 Brattle St (Farwell Pl), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 119 tips and reviews
Post 390 is one of best of Boston.

16. Post 390

406 Stuart St (at Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 77 tips and reviews
The Friendly Toast is one of best of Boston.

17. The Friendly Toast

1 Hampshire St (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Breakfast Spot · 241 tips and reviews
Voltage Coffee & Art is one of best of Boston.

18. Voltage Coffee & Art

295 3rd St (at Athenaeum St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Kendall Square · 96 tips and reviews
O Ya is one of best of Boston.

19. O Ya

8.8
9 East St (at East Pl), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 69 tips and reviews
Market by Jean Georges is one of best of Boston.

20. Market by Jean Georges

6.6
100 Stuart St (in W Hotel), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 24 tips and reviews
The Butcher Shop is one of best of Boston.

21. The Butcher Shop

8.7
552 Tremont St (Waltham St), Boston, MA
Gastropub · South End · 64 tips and reviews

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: When chef Barbara Lynch opened this South End boîte, she proved that slabs of fat-streaked, air-cured meats and stylish Bostonians make an excellent, if unlikely, pairing. Check the stellar wine list. Read more.

Hamersley's Bistro is one of best of Boston.

22. Hamersley's Bistro

553 Tremont St (at Clarendon St), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · South End · 42 tips and reviews

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: If newer spots are like overdyed designer denim, Hamersley’s is the classic pair of jeans you cannot do without. Great for date nights. Read more.

Bistro du Midi is one of best of Boston.

23. Bistro du Midi

8.9
272 Boylston St (btw Arlington & Hadassah), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 61 tips and reviews

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: There are few restaurants in Boston our staffers recommend to friends more frequently than Provence-inspired Bistro du Midi. In its favor: location, vibe, versatility, and of course, the food. Read more.

Myers + Chang is one of best of Boston.

24. Myers + Chang

8.7
1145 Washington St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · South End · 215 tips and reviews

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: Chef Joanne Chang’s people-pleasing tendencies extend to Asian fare at this funky diner, where the vibrant décor and über-cheerful staff combine to make even Tuesday nights feel festive. Read more.

Hungry Mother is one of best of Boston.

25. Hungry Mother

233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave (at Bristol St), Cambridge, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews