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- TMTessaM1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoButtermilk & Bourbon is one of my favorite restaurants -- the food is always delicious, there is something for everyone, and the flavor combinations are outstanding. I always bring out-of-town visitors here, and they loved it too! Our favorites are the mac & cheese and the biscuits, and we add oysters too sometimes!More infoButtermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Southern• Back Bay•4.6
- XXinevipGreater Boston •11 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Always a go to! Went with my husband and two boys (15 and 13) on a whim and was able to get an early res for New Year’s Day. I got the gluten free pasta with truffle sauce and mushrooms - chef’s kiss amazing - and everyone else had their own lobster ravioli dishes - yes, that good!! We CRAVE this place. Make a res through Open Table to make seating easier, then head to Dolce at the corner for gelato and/or and affogato for dessert :) You won’t be disappointed.More infoTrattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End•4.4
- NLNicoleLvipAtlantic Canada •16 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023New Years Day Brunch. Absolutely delicious! Bread and butter were amazing! This is a favourite place the past few years. Service was excellent. Great value!More infoTerra at Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay•4.4
- JSJenSNew York / Tri-State Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023One of the best brunches I’ve ever had!! Fantastic wine, cocktails and fresh, creative dishes that were so delightful we ate nearly every bite. Can’t wait to visit Boston again and return. Even my picky, foodie vegetarian boyfriend was completely wowed. We live in NYC where there is the BEST food, and were totally impressed!More infoAlden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• West Cambridge•4.6
- SSusanvipGreater Boston •34 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Eggs Benedict is my favorite brunch so I order it everywhere. It is usually good but rarely great. The eggs were perfectly cooked- which is rare. It was delicious- both the eggs and potatoes.More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay•4.5
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