Franklin Cafe is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

1. Franklin Cafe

8.7
278 Shawmut Ave (at Hanson St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 71 tips and reviews

Jeffrey C.Jeffrey Currier: I have been enjoying the Franklin for nearly 20 years, and it never disappoints. Food, cocktails, wine, perfection

BostonTweetBostonTweet: 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.

BravoBravo: 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

Beehive is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

2. Beehive

8.7
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 257 tips and reviews

Kenneth T.Kenneth Tiong: Eggs shakshuka with sausage. Great polenta, mixed well with spicy tomato and crunchy flatbread. Tomatoes could be slightly less chunky, but delicious! 4.75/5

Boston.comBoston.com: If you like your brunch with a jazzy twist, hoof it to this South End hot spot for eats and music. Snack on decadent poutine — cheese fries smothered in gravy and topped with eggs ($14). Read more.

BravoBravo: So cool, so hip, so packed…every night. But the food is good and groovy musical acts make the too-cool-for school service. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts

Five Horses Tavern is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

3. Five Horses Tavern

8.4
535 Columbus Ave (Claremont Park), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 52 tips and reviews

Jacob F.Jacob Forster: Huge craft beer selection! Also, if you're in the mood for a sandwich, the rib sandwich was great and is much bigger than the other sandwhiches!

Kyle S.Kyle Seaman: Fried chicken is the real deal. Careful if you wear plaid... you might end up clearing a table.

Amelia R.Amelia Rossi: Seriously, get the mac & cheese

Stir is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

4. Stir

8.2
102 Waltham St (at Tremont), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 2 tips and reviews

Carol G.Carol Goodenough: Amazing food, wine and experience. Completely worth it.

Cappy P.Cappy Popp: Sells out 2 months ahead, members get schedule a week before it goes live, and the membership is waiting-list only. That being said, really worth it. Food is great, informal, and wine is spectacular.

Coda is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

5. Coda

329 Columbus Ave (Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 60 tips and reviews

Jeffrey C.Jeffrey Currier: The salmon on vegetable succatash was delicious. Perfectly cooked, and the skin amazingly, edibly crisp. Nice chill glass of Verdicchio. Perfect service.

Jon G.Jon G: Get a Rogue Dead Guy while it lasts. You won't be dissapointed!!

thoughtbotthoughtbot: Underrated as a beer bar. Good place for dinner but always have a few tasty west coast IPAs (Bear Republic and Stone) and local breweries (Pretty Things and Clown Shoes) on tap.

The Gallows is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

6. The Gallows

1395 Washington St (at Union Park St), Boston, MA
Gastropub · South End · 175 tips and reviews

Gail S.Gail Sloan: Scotch egg, hot fried hen, stoners delight. Perfection. Shared

EaterEater: Scotch egg, suckling pig tacos & at least three kinds of poutine: pub food 2.0. The dark humor in the name and decor continues through the menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Boston.comBoston.com: The "Our Way Burger" is a griddled patty, thin but not dry, on a buttered, griddled roll, with American cheese, grilled onions, iceberg lettuce, and house-made pickles. More: http://bo.st/Om5bAZ Read more.

J.J. Foley's Cafe is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

7. J.J. Foley's Cafe

8.3
117 E Berkeley St (btwn Harrison & Washington), Boston, MA
Pub · South End · 42 tips and reviews

Topher D.Topher Dubay: Nachos with chili and chicken are best in the city.

David D.David Day: Call him MISTER Foley if you please

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Can't go wrong with a Guinness and a Foley burger! Throw in some tater tots and you gotta party.

Giorgiana's is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

8. Giorgiana's

6.8
532 Tremont St (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Deli · South End · 14 tips and reviews

Robert Z.Robert Z: Wonderful sandwhich counter. Great owners & super helpful & friendly. Super selection of all kinds if Greek goodies like yummy home made spinach pies & desserts.

Michael F.Michael Follansbee: Best steak & cheese in the South End!

Joey T.Joey Thomas: 8-10 daily entree specials with a huge variety of consistent upscale deli fare. If they don't have what you want, ask for it... and you'll probably get it! Very accommodating to repeat customers.

South End Buttery is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

9. South End Buttery

8.6
314 Shawmut Ave (at Union Park St.), Boston, MA
Café · South End · 168 tips and reviews

Justin J.Justin J.: Early mornings on the weekends is the best time to get here. Long waits during the day. Otherwise great food for lunch and dinner. Dessert? Try the cupcake ice cream. Yum!

Fido L.Fido Loves: Owned by dog people and frequented by people with dogs. Look for the neat little hook for leashes just to the left of the door as you walk in. I love the turkey club....

Taylor D.Taylor D: Unfortunately, there isn't wifi at this otherwise great coffee shop.

Billy's Sub Shop is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

10. Billy's Sub Shop

8.3
57 Berkeley St (btwn Lawrence & Appleton St), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · South End · 19 tips and reviews

Tyler S.Tyler Smith: Pancakes, omelettes, and breakfast sandwiches are all great

Irvin B.Irvin Bailey: One of the best Italian subs in Boston

Misha B.Misha Boldov: During a week of traveling America I'd tried to find more or less tasty American food. Failed. After that, Billy's omelette, pancakes and tea were a treasure.

Trophy Room is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

11. Trophy Room

6.9
26 Chandler St (Berkley St.), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · South End · 12 tips and reviews

Vinnie D.Vinnie Daboul: Great vibe. Excellent service. Good food.

Isaac D.Isaac Diaz: Awesome place to have a drink, but 7-Eleven has better nachos.

Elizabeth O.Elizabeth O'Brien: Steak tips are out of this world and the drinks are fun.

The Salty Pig is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

12. The Salty Pig

8.5
130 Dartmouth St (btwn Columbus & Stuart), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 117 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: When this charcuterie funhouse opened over the summer, it gave South End and Back Bay residents a spacious and much-needed beer garden. Read more.

Mark C.Mark Coffey: Best cheese and charcuterie board in South End.

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Our critic dug the mortedellina, but the soppressata on a great thin-crust pizza is also a sure thing. Try the pig-ear ragu if you're feeling brave... Read more.

Masa is one of The 13 Best American Restaurants in South End, Boston.

13. Masa

439 Tremont St (at Appleton St.), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 86 tips and reviews

Gianna N.Gianna Nebbia: Excellent bloody Mary's, very tasty brunch

Brent G.Brent Grinna: The "Fiesta Brunch" for $7.95 might be the best breakfast value in the entire city. Phenomenal.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Every night from 5-7pm (and all night on Thursdays) Masa has 50 cent tapas as part of their combo platter.