1. Legal Sea Foods
8.3
255 State St (at Atlantic Ave.), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Waterfront · 151 tips and reviews
Steve Watts: Soft shell crab and Stripped bass with chorizo and beans recommended....also one of the few restaurants that I found in Boston that serves Pinot Gris
Alwyn Velasquez: Try the Wood Grilled Seafood Assortment - Delicious through and through.
IWalked Audio Tours: Boston's most popular seafood restaurant, ironically located next to NE Aquarium. Their clam chowder has been served at every presidential inauguration since 1981. More info available via our blog. Read more.
2. The Elephant Walk
7.9
1415 Washington St, Boston, MA
Cambodian Restaurant · South End · 9 tips and reviews
Al S: Excellent, inspired cuisine. The rouleaux are fantastic. Never had a bad meal here, the last location of what used to be a Boston chain. It’s expensive though.
Andrei Kun: Duck noodles and steak frites are the way to go
Roy Wilsker: The food at Elephant Walk is delicious and the service was great.They even made my martini on the rocks perfectly - no mean feat.
5. Aqua Pazza
7.7
135 Richmond St (North St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 6 tips and reviews
Courtney Johnston: The zucchini blossoms, grilled octopus, salt cod, bolognese, and tiramisu were all phenomenal! Recommend this place for a great upscale fine.
Pam Ireland: Love the scallops- with cauliflower and hazelnuts. Outstanding flavors. And the presentation is unique.
Pam Ireland: Terrific food and service. Wish they were open on Mondays too
7. Bistro du Midi
9.0
272 Boylston St (btw Arlington & Hadassah), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 61 tips and reviews
Vanessa Pham: Order the lavender beignets but ask to replace the chocolate sauce with rhubarb berry sauce. The combination is amazing!
Boston.com: 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.
Boston 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.
10. dbar
7.8
1236 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA
New American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Alex Paredes: Always grab the marg - they r good! Burger and the penne are great as well!
Boston.com: It's a tough call. If you stay inside, you'll be cozy in the main dining room, where handsome waiters (we didn't spy a single waitress) shuttle trays of cocktails and light fixtures turn rainbow color Read more.
Jill Shepherd: Best bloody mary I've ever had - and that includes every type. Great brunch and not too crowded!
11. Franklin Cafe
8.7
278 Shawmut Ave (at Hanson St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 71 tips and reviews
Brian Park: Some of the best grilled calamari I have had. Great Manhattans and the cheddar cheese grits are also great!!
BostonTweet: The Franklin Cafe has O'Hara's Irish Stout on draft for $5 and they serve really good food until 1:30am. It honestly doesn't get any better than that.
Bravo: Thumping techno beats aside, the great comfort food draws chefs and restaurant crews post shift to grab real food late night. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
14. Grill 23 & Bar
8.7
161 Berkeley St (at Stuart St.), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Bay Village · 85 tips and reviews
Jeremy C: Classic vibe, excellent and non-pretentious service and best steak in Boston period. Dry aged 14oz New York prime is my favorite and the tots are surprisingly lite.
Boston Magazine: 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.
Christine: Excellent service, excellent food. Oysters, New England clam chowder, 100-day aged ribeye, English peas ... all were liked by our crowd. 2nd time here and will be back.