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- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had an amazing company dinner! Meagan was our server and she went above and beyond. Everyone absolutely loved the food and service. I cannot say enough good things about the stuffed lobster tails and lobster roll. They even surprised us with dessert. Request Meagan if you can! She is a delight.More infoLegal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown Crossing•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinervipGreater Boston •14 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFood excellent drinks strong. I have to say the most memorable part though was our server, Johnny(?). Professional but with personality. And his product knowledge was impressive to say the least.More infoThe Q RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Asian• Theater District•4.7
- OTOpenTable Diner1 review5.0Dined on Sep 14, 2023I was there for a meeting with my staff and i must say that I was blown away of how welcoming the place is. Everyone was so friendly and willing to service you with all our needs. From simple thing like walking you to the bathroom. The food was amazing, one of the best I have ate in the boston area, great options and tasty. The music and ambiance was warm and complemented our experience. The food arrive and drinks was very consistent and everyone absolutely loved it. This will be my new meeting spot, I don’t leave reviews but I just in amazed at how I never new about this awesome restaurant in downtown. Bartenders could not miss and kitchen as well. Everything A++++++More infoEstellaPrice: Expensive• American• Beacon Hill•4.4
- TTrixievipLas Vegas •12 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023We enjoyed our experience here very much, we were visiting Boston with our 3 daughters and their guys and had such a nice time. Bonus- my husband got a little tour of the vault, very cool! Steaks, Seabass and Lamb were amazing. Im still dreaming the of French onion soup. We Will go back on our next visit to Boston.More infoBoston Chops - Downtown CrossingPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Crossing•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023One of my absolute favorite places to dine while in Boston💯Steaks are top notch….Oysters fresh fresh fresh…and Oh my the Brunch Banana Pancakes 😍More infoMooo BEACON HILLPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Beacon Hill•4.7
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Crossing Boston is The Wig Shop
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Crossing Boston are Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing, Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing and Elephant & Castle - Boston
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Crossing Boston are Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing and Back Deck
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Crossing Boston are The Wig Shop, Hard Rock Cafe - Boston and Better Sorts Social Club
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Crossing Boston are The Wig Shop, Hard Rock Cafe - Boston and Roxanne's
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