For the best pastries in town, head over to Mike's Pastry in the North End. The cannoli and lobster tail are house favorites. If you can't decide between the two, order one of each! Read more.
The 256-room, five-star hotel helped change the whole area, though it still has the feel of being out there on the water’s edge in the best and worst senses (i.e. fabulous views, but isolated). Read more.
Excellent service and excellent savory dishes. This is a place in the fine dining mold. I have, however, never been that impressed by the output of the pastry kitchen.
Bistro du Midi is a Restaurant with a capital R. None of that upscale pub grub that’s been going around. No waiters who want to be your pal. Read more.
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.
Like most steakhouses, Grill 23 is full of mahogany, martinis, and expensive suits. Unlike at most steakhouses, the food is actually worth the ridiculous prices. Read more.
"Best soup dumplings outside of Hong Kong. Great spot with a lot of interesting flavors." - Chef Jamie Bissonnette Read more.
Despite being part of the popular Ken Oringer restaurant club, this tiny sashimi bar in the Eliot Hotel still feels like a secret. Read more.
Outstanding steaks, satisfying Italian food, a killer iceberg wedge salad, and decent dessert. Best to make a reservation. Read more.