Jeffrey Currier: Wonderful chef, wonderful bartender, wonderful waitress, wonderful owners. This place us new, and it's a hit!
Ali: Loved their foie gras, and onion soup. The selection of wines isn’t half bad either. Service is good. Kinda pricy though.
Gianna Nebbia: Not bad, not my favorite. Kinda simplistic which is fine but could use a little something extra.
2. Billy's Sub Shop
8.3
57 Berkeley St (btwn Lawrence & Appleton St), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · South End · 19 tips and reviews
Tyler Smith: Pancakes, omelettes, and breakfast sandwiches are all great
Irvin Bailey: One of the best Italian subs in Boston
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.
3. Orinoco Kitchen
8.5
477 Shawmut Ave (at W Concord St), Boston, MA
Arepa Restaurant · South End · 36 tips and reviews
BU Today: This casual Venezuelan restaurant serves old-family recipes that blend dishes indigenous to the Andes & Caribbean. Don’t leave without trying the torta fluida, a Venezuelan molten dark chocolate cake. Read more.
Emmily Hu: Definitely get the bacon wrapped dates and come early so you don't have to wait for a long time
BU Today: Some favorites from our review: fried sweet plantains ($4.25) and the pepito de carne ($7), French bread stuffed with sautéed onions, grilled flank steak, red peppers, tomatoes, and sweet red sauce. Read more.
4. Blunch
8.2
59 E Springfield St (Harrison Ave), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · South End · 35 tips and reviews
Erica M.: Be sure to try one of the breakfast bagel sandwiches. They are DELISH! Personal fave: Onion bagel with sausage, mozzarella, spicy, add egg. Keeps you full for hours.
Bravo: Sweet little spot with a terrible name, more than makes up for it with homemade soups and sandwiches. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
BU Today: Breakfast and lunch are the only options here, but when homemade soups, pressed sandwiches, and bagelwiches taste this good, who needs dinner? Top off your meal with a gooey triple chip cookie. Read more.
7. Franklin Cafe
8.7
278 Shawmut Ave (at Hanson St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 71 tips and reviews
Tricia: Vibrant & hip, service here is incredibly friendly, food is surprisely delicate & tasty for a late night menu. Old school cocktails like Sloegin Fizz & Collins makes for an exciting dining experience.
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
8. Brownstone
7.0
111 Dartmouth St (btwn Columbus & Stuart), Boston, MA
Bar · South End · 40 tips and reviews
Erik Kayhart: Try the spinach, feta and tomato omelette. You'll be glad you did.
Zack Brittingham: Best Bloody Mary you will ever have. Reyka, siracha, and bacon. Perfection.
Bryn Burke: Whiskey Smash with The Knot
9. Metropolis
7.9
584 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Wine Bar · South End · 33 tips and reviews
Namhee Cho: Get either rigatoni, veal, or pork! Everything I have had so far at metropolis was very delicious! Both wine and food at reasonable price. One of my most favorite restaurants in south end!
Andrew Nigrosh: Ask for Tony's Rigatoni. You will not regret.
Xavier: Very nice charming place! Good service, nice music and reasonable price. Free coffee refill. If you like sweet brunch the Blueberry pancakes are very good. 👍🏻
10. Andre's Cafe
7.4
811 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · South End · 6 tips and reviews
Breely Ungar: Amazing food and the staff is so sweet! Def nice to support a family restaurant.
BU Today: We can't emphasize enough how good the onion rings are - like, "make it your last meal" good. Pair it with one of Andre's legendary burgers - made from scratch daily - and enjoy! Read more.
Arianna Maria: The man who took my order was so nice and gave me a free yogurt b/c I'm visiting my Dad in the hospital. The vanilla yogurt with ores is amazing btw. Such nice service and great food. Will come back
National Car Rental: Located in Back Bay, Charlie's is where you go for a no-nonsense, hearty breakfast to get your day started. Try the turkey hash.
The White House: President Obama stopped at Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe and greeted patrons while in Boston, Massachusetts. Read more.
Epicurious: Cash only, shared tables, no bathroom or parking... but locals come here for the amazing omelets and rich history (this haunt was a favorite of Ray Charles and Sammy Davis, Jr.).