1. The Merengue Restaurant
7.9
160 Blue Hill Ave (Clifford St), Boston, MA
Caribbean Restaurant · Dudley - Brunswick King · 21 tips and reviews
Natasha: Delicious food! Get the fried meat platter and fried cheese & salami for starters.
Nivia: Fried Cheese, Fried Chicken, Mofongo, Bistec Merengue!!!
Polly Heater: The food is delicious. I highly recommend the plantains. Atmosphere is fun and service is excellent.
Andrew Moravick: It may sound like a simple dish, but try the deep fried goat cheese. The caramelized onions plus the flavor of the breading and the cheese itself is outstanding.
Grant Hooper: Disagree on the Thai mussels, they were delicious. Also recommend the fried goat cheese and wedge salad.
Joselin Mane: Great place for brunch I Like Huevos Rancheros Enchilada w/o Chorizo Highly recommend
5. Anchovies
8.9
433 Columbus Ave (at Pembroke St.), Boston, MA
Bar · South End · 49 tips and reviews
Jay Joynes: Amazing food, prices, drinks and staff...I keep going back again & again!
BostonTweet: A small and dark (almost dive-like) Italian restaurant in the South End that has big portions of kick-ass food for a lot less than most of the other restaurants in the neighborhoo
Sonia Q.: Italian nachos are awesome with ricotta cheese and short rib. Make sure you at least get a side order of meatballs because they are to die for!
7. Cafe Porto Bello
7.9
672 E Broadway, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South Boston · 8 tips and reviews
Lesley Maher: Truly a local gem! Great menu! Awesome pizza! Friendly atmosphere where strangers at the next table will strike up a conversation
Justine Jordan: Bottles of wine under $20, big portions and tasty food! Cash only.
Alex Treco: Huge portions, and excellent classic Italian food. Definitely worth the visit. Cash only!
9. Ward 8
8.4
90 N Washington St, Boston, MA
Gastropub · North End · 43 tips and reviews
lauren: Solid cocktails at reasonable prices. Good vibe for a pre-dinner drink or a night out with friends.
Eater: Named for a classic cocktail, Ward 8 specializes in classic cocktails, complemented by snacks like maple chili duck wings and entrees like cod bouillabaisse.
Norman Ellis: Nice dinner option near TD Garden. The Steak Frites was delicious and they make a great Moscow Mule. On the other end the Striped bass ceviche was under seasoned and the Madeline Cake dessert meh.
15. Porters Bar and Grill
7.8
173 Portland St (btwn Causeway St. & Valenti Way), Boston, MA
Hotel Bar · Downtown Boston · 26 tips and reviews
Megan: John the bartender is awesome, super friendly and helpful on making a drink selection!
Al S: The Porters' Porter, made by Mercury Brewing Co., is the house beer and a very solid porter. Drink one (or many) before a Celtics or Bruins game. (Unfortunately, it's not available in the summer.)
schneidermike schneidermike: Troeg's beer is one of the most underrated breweries in the nation. If they have Hopback (or other) on draft, give it a try.