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Fuji At Ink Block
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.8(34)Fuji at Ink Block is the first JP Fuji Group restaurant to make the City of Boston it's home. Nestled in the vibrant South End, Fuji at Ink Block reflects the subtle sophistication of its surroundings while offering its residents a long-awaited contemporary Japanese menu.
The Fuji at Ink Block menu offers a variety of dining options from à la carte makimonos and appetizers to shareable wok-tossed combinations and Omakase dinners. Born from the culinary genius of Fuji Founder, CEO and Chef Jimmy Liang and Executive Head Chef Ming Cao, the restaurant’s menu is designed to take the taste buds of sushi connoisseurs and novices alike on a deeply satisfying journey.
When you step through the door at Fuji at Ink Block, be prepared to indulge in traditional sushi classics, inventive makimonos, explosive stir-fries, an extensive beer, wine and sake list and creative cocktails.Metropolis Cafe
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,623)Metropolis Café, nestled in Boston’s Historic South End with views of lively Tremont Street, combines fine dining and warm hospitality at casual prices. Our dinner menu features favorites like Rigatoni, Pan Roasted Natural Chicken with foraged mushroom crème and whipped garlic Yukon potatoes, Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts served with house-made buttermilk ranch and celery salad, and our creamy Risottos. Join us for a beloved neighborhood brunch on weekends, where locals and visitors enjoy a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner or a weekend brunch, Metropolis Café offers an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Boston’s South End.
Black Lamb
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(567)Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End.
Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries.
The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.
Please visit our website for details.Bar Mezzana
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,510)Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts.
Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!
Boston Chops - South End
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(3,361)Contemporary, stylish and inviting, Boston Chops - South End is a modern interpretation of a steak house. Winner of Best Steakhouse 2015 by Boston Magazine, Boston Chops - South End features steak house classics enhancing by exciting Nose-To-Tail options from the Rarely Celebrated Menu.Toro
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.7(167)Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.
Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.
Beehive
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(7,213)The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.Estragon
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.7(1,437)Estragon Tapas Bar: your slice of Spain in the South End. Estragon is owned and operated by Julio de Haro and Lara Egger. Voted Best of Boston 2023 by Boston Magazine! Chef Julio was born and raised in Madrid and his cuisine reflects the fresh simplicity of traditional Spanish fare. Many of the dishes are family recipes, served straight from Abu Luisa's kitchen to your table. To complement Estragon's extensive tapas menu, you'll find a unique cocktail list, a selection of local and craft beers, and an all-Spanish wine list with references spanning both the country's established and emerging wine regions. An evening at Estragon is unlike any other dining experience. The decor-- art deco meets vintage chic-- provides an inviting, sophisticated setting perfect for any occasion.
Mela Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.7(445)Boston’s South End has rapidly become a culinary destination in its own right. To find the neighborhood’s first Indian restaurant, MELA on Tremont Street, a unique dining space that has struck a chord with residents here since the day it opened in 2007.Vejigante Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Puerto Rican•4.5(903)With experience of over 20 years in the culinary industry to present us with emotion and put your new project disposicnuestro "Vejigantes Restaurant". This restaurant brings the best of the traditional food of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, carefully prepared and presented by craftsmen to fill a void in the community of Villa Victoria bastion of the fight of our community.
Unique in its kind in the city of Boston, has been carefully designed with an island environment and atmosphere. Inviting them in bright colors to arouse curiosity and cheer the soul as a delicious food delights. Located in the heart of Villa Victoria representative and testament to the struggle of the Puerto Rican community in Boston.
We invite you to live this experience with us and feel welcome right from their site of preference Vejigantes when you want to take that trip back to the authentic flavors settled with the Puerto Rican sofrito and adobo
-6 person Reservation maximum
-Dining time limit is 90min
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- KKevinMississippi •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe went on one of Coppa’s gluten free nights—the margherita pizza was extraordinary, meatballs and garlic knots superb, and the mushroom casarecce was joy in a bowl. Coppa could set up a how to do gluten free university.More infoCoppaPrice: Expensive• Italian• South End•4.8
- TThomasVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 5, 2025Great food, vibe, great outdoor space and a wonderful neighborhood spot.More infoBanyan Bar + RefugePrice: Expensive• Asian• South End•4.6
- EEvangeliaGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 4, 2025Great ambiance, great staff and delicious food. A bit expensive but highly recommendedMore infoBeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End•4.6
- NNikosGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 4, 2025Fun atmosphere and they serve a great burger. They have a great menu and even the chefs are attentive to the customer experience.More infoBlack LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End•4.7
- JJudithSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on May 29, 2025Love this place! Food, service, ambience - everything was perfect for this birthday celebration.More infoAquitaine - BostonPrice: Moderate• French• South End•4.6
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Conveniently located alongside several historic Boston districts, the South End neighborhood offers easy access to a number of must-try eating establishments that lure travelers from around the world to the iconic city every year. The neighborhood’s popular Tremont Street plays host to several restaurants that provide you with opportunities to sample the best fare from diverse cultures, whether you're in the mood for Indian, Ethiopian, French, Italian, or Thai. Within easy reach of these South End eateries lies a wealth of pubs and restaurants that provide you with varied selections, including freshly caught seafood, warm Middle Eastern pastries, and those iconic Boston baked beans. Be sure to try a hot bowl of New England clam chowder.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Boston South End include Beehive, Kaia and Elephant Walk South End
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Boston South End are Elephant Walk South End, MIDA - South End and Coppa
Bottomless brunch in Boston South End is available at Beehive, Aquitaine - Boston and Metropolis Cafe
The most romantic restaurant in Boston South End is Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue
Restaurants in Boston South End with a great view include Elephant Walk South End, Kaia and Black Lamb
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