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- VVictorvipGreater Boston •15 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAs always a great experience! The service was fantastic from the host to our waiter Tyler and the manager Miguel! Wellingtons were perfect!More infoRamsays Kitchen - BostonPrice: Moderate• undefined• Back Bay•4.4
- AalanvipGreater Boston •47 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent meal. great service. Very friendly team Vladimir from the Bronx was terrific even though he is a Yankees fan 😊. All good. I will say the place is very cramped. Aisles are tight. Very very noisy too. Folks having a good time though. Bathrooms need to be cleaned and kept up too. They were a mess. Overall A+. For food and serviceMore infoAbe & Louie’s - BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Back Bay•4.7
- JJulesvipGreater Boston •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing meal . Every detail is considering and every plate looks great . A real gem . These folks are artistsMore infoKrasiPrice: Expensive• Greek• Back Bay•4.8
- HHans-GeorgGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 5 days ago⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve had my share of seafood over the years, but nothing has ever matched the sheer perfection of the lobster at Atlantik Fish. At 78 years young, I can confidently say this was the best lobster of my life. From start to finish, my meal at Atlantik Fish was simply unforgettable. If you’re a seafood lover, this is a place you must try!More infoAtlantic FishPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Back Bay•4.7
- JJeffvipGreater Boston •7 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat service and excellent food. The ricotta and squash appetizer alone is worth a visit. Also, the nice bright atmosphere is a plus. Terra is reliably good to great.More infoTerra at Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay•4.2
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Overlooking the Charles River, Back Bay is a vibrant blend of Boston's old and new. Defined by Boston Commons on the east and Fenway on the west, the neighborhood is a thriving business center, bustling shopping venue and popular sightseeing area. Historic Copley Square sits at the center, surrounded by some tempting eateries. Although Boston may be best known for its seafood, Back Bay restaurants dish up plenty of delicious food besides steaming bowls of clam chowder. Active by day and night, Back Bay eateries include sidewalk cafes, Italian trattorias, coffee bars and upscale bistros serving cuisine from all over the world. Innovative chefs use fresh ingredients and farm-to-table fare to add a sophisticated twist to classic comfort food.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Back Bay include Serafina - Boston Back Bay, Eva and STK - Boston
Child friendly restaurants in Back Bay include FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar, La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston and Atlantic Fish
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