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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Boston Metro North

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Boston Metro North? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (61)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Marblehead

About the restaurant

Here at the Mai Tai Lounge we offer high-quality cuisine and service. There is no limit to the type of dishes that are served. Using the freshest ingredients available we offer dishes like our Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, Lobster Pad Thai, Farfalle with Wild Mushroom, and many other dishes.
The Mai Tai Lounge offers the finest handcrafted cocktails hands-down, drinks like our Snapchat Worthy, Best Mistake Ever, and the Yacht Club. Not to mention our list of eight differently designed Mai Tais.
The restaurant has been designed to provide a high level of comfort and an overall relaxing ambience. The Mai Tai team is excited to welcome you to come sit down, relax and focus on family, friends, and the present moment.

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Markvip

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Food is always excellent. Fresh ingredients and full of flavor. Drinks outstanding.

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Eddie V's - Burlington

4.9

4.9 (2093)

$50 and over

Seafood

Burlington

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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Madelinevip

Dined 7 days ago

Love the staff,food,management. Never disappoints.

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10 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Bananas Foster Butter Cake

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G Bar & Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (162)

$31 to $50

American

Swampscott

About the restaurant

G Bar & Kitchen in Swampscott provides a beautiful interior with dark, rich wood flooring, bright red chairs situated along the bar, and pale colored chairs, tables and booths along the opposite walls. Big windows let in plenty of sunshine to help increase the brightness and inviting atmosphere of the interior whereas friendly staff members make you feel like an honored guest at G Bar & Kitchen. Upon first glance at the menu, you will notice plenty of delicious options like the shrimp chow fun and gnocchi. You also have stuffed acorn squash, lamb rack, duck, haddock, veal chop and a N.Y strip to name a few. There is an option for just about every flavor preference so you are sure to leave feeling satisfied and yearning to come back for more when you visit G Bar & Kitchen.

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Eric

Dined 6 days ago

G was great as usual. Great food, drinks and service.

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The Capital Grille - Burlington

4.9

4.9 (5939)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Burlington

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

Top review

OT

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Wish they had ranch all the time. Then they would be even better.

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Creamed Spinach

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Wagyu & Wine Fall Lounge Event

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Elia Taverna Marblehead

4.9

4.9 (62)

$31 to $50

Greek

Marblehead

About the restaurant

Family owned local Greek cuisine. Serving delicious food with homemade recipes, in a small cozy atmosphere. Hard to find amazing Greek wines that will surprise you. Shrimp Santorini, Mediterranean Grill, grilled octopus, are just some of the amazing dishes we server. Voted 2nd must try restaurant in the Marblehead, Salem, Swampscott area. "Neighborhood Gem"

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Madalainevip

Dined 7 days ago

This restaurant is outstanding in every single way!

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4.9

4.9 (575)

$30 and under

Seafood

Gloucester

About the restaurant

Seaport Grille at Cruiseport Gloucester is located directly on the harbor with two decks for classic waterview dining. Our menu offers a wide range of delectable cuisines made with the freshest ingredients -including traditional New England seafood, surf & turf options, classic American plates, world-famous desserts and much more. Within the backyard of our restaurant lies the inner harbors of Gloucester, home to the oldest working waterfront in America. During the warmer months, you and your guests may want to experience dining on our outdoor deck or even our covered deck where you’ll feel the warm breeze and soak in the summer sounds of the harbor. Come for the menu, stay for the vibe!

*ORDER TAKEOUT HERE: https://eat.chownow.com/discover/restaurant/31809 *

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 23, 2024

Fabulous food / not my first experience at Seaport. Will be going again .

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Lobster Ravioli

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Ithaki Modern Mediterranean

4.8

4.8 (1253)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Peabody

About the restaurant

PLEASE CALL US FOR RESERVATIONS AT 978-356.0099
ITHAKI continues to delight the senses - cuisine steeped in tradition yet innovatively crafted, warm and professional service, elegant dining rooms. Please join us in savoring our Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, food created under the warmth of the sun and enjoyed in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie.

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Petervip

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful Greek food and wine. We shared a number of small plates including spanikopita, octopus, souvlaki, and giant beans. All delicious.

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Half Greek Salad & Spanakopita

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4.8

4.8 (509)

$31 to $50

Italian

Andover

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Andover, LaRosa's is your friendly and comfortable neighborhood restaurant. While our charm is a standout, it is our passion that truly steals the show. Whether it is our hand selected wine & cocktail program chosen by owner/restauranteur Paul LaRosa that brings you to us, or our featured menus that care to uphold the Regional Italian standard while pertaining to New England's locally sourced seasonal products LaRosa's is committed to serve. Featured Winner of Best North Shore Al Fresco & Dinning, enjoy an evening on our patio and indulge in a refreshingly "classic" dining experience.

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Arundhati

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Awesome food and a good ambiance. Had a good time with the whole group.

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Cavatelli Bologese

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Seafood Cannelloni

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4.8

4.8 (93)

$30 and under

Seafood

Salisbury

About the restaurant

We do not take reservations, but we accept all walk-ins!

Opening for the 2024 mid-May, check our socials for updates @thedecksalisbury!

The Deck located in Salisbury offers American fare.
Please see the hostess in the parking lot to check-in.
We do not take reservations, but we do have an active waitlist you can join ahead of time.

Come by to try our famous Rum Buckets and fresh fish tacos!
We are known for our great view of the river, and we are 100% outdoor seating.

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KEVIN

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

Great 😊 very good pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

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Pellana Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (3993)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Peabody

About the restaurant

We serve the finest Prime Grade Steaks and Chops as well as the freshest seafood that arrives daily and is simply prepared to express its true flavor. Our award winning wine list is a shining example of our caliber of restaurant. It boasts over 400 bottles of the finest varietals from The United States, Italy, France, Germany, South America & beyond. Come join us for an intimate dinner, a gathering of friends & family or a nightcap at the bar. We’ll show you why so many call us the North Shore’s best "Boston Experience."

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Kathi

Dined 4 days ago

Everyone from the host to the server to the other attendants of our table, they were very professional and engaging to us. The food was delicious from appetizers to entrees to dessert. Drinks were perfect. Price points are high so if you are budget conscious you would only come on special occasions but we would definitely come back. Liked the calm ambiance, room temperature was perfect (sometimes restaurants can be very cold!) We were celebrating our 47th wedding anniversary and it was perfect!

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