Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Boston Metro South

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Boston Metro South? 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!

Kosmos

4.9

4.9 (873)

$30 and under

Greek

Walpole

About the restaurant

Kosmos eat. drink. greek

Top review

Jack

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was delicious! Our server was great! It was a super nice night. Thank you!

Olivia’s

4.9

4.9 (374)

$50 and over

American

Fairhaven

About the restaurant

Olivia's Restaurant aims to be a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Fairhaven highlighting fine coastal cuisine, classically made craft cocktails (sometimes with a twist) with an emphasis on thoughtful service and unwavering hospitality. We are open for dinner only (for now) so our team can excel at providing the ultimate dining experience.

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Melissa

Dined 1 day ago

We went for our 11 year anniversary. We were seated right away and our waitress checked in right away to see what we wanted for drinks and went over the specials. We got the New York strip special and the salmon and brussels sprouts . All the food was delicious and beautiful beautifully plated . Our waitress surprised us with a sparkler in our dessert and took a Polaroid and gave it to us at the end of the night . We were also brought over some chocolate covered cherries and some grapes from the manager, and we could not have left happier. We will definitely be returning

Tosca

4.9

4.9 (3593)

$50 and over

Italian

Hingham

About the restaurant

Tosca is the flagship restaurant of Eat Well Inc. Open for dinner only, Tosca is located on historic Hingham Harbor and offers creative regional Italian cuisine focusing on fresh New England flavors and local, seasonal ingredients. Constructed in the 1910 Granary Marketplace building, the award-winning restaurant boasts a theatrical setting with exposed brick, imported tiles, mahogany woods, and an open kitchen from which executive chef Divino Costa takes center stage.

Tosca can also provide a setting for business dinners and meetings to weddings and showers to anniversaries and birthdays. Whether you choose the Classic, Rustic look of The Wine Room or the sophisticated, continental flavor of The Salon, it will set the stage for a grand event or intimate celebration Contact Event Manager Kari Buttkus at 781-740-0800 for details.

Top review

SueVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

We celebrated Easter here and as always, it was fantastic!

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Popular dish

SIRLOIN MEDALLIONS

Alma Nove

4.8

4.8 (5715)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Hingham

About the restaurant

Paul Wahlberg presents Alma Nove, a stylish and contemporary restaurant and bar offering classic Italian cuisine amid the bountiful flavors of the surrounding Mediterranean. Located in the historic Hingham Shipyard steps from the beautiful shoreline of Hingham Bay, guests can enjoy a scenic view whether they dine inside with panoramic floor to ceiling windows or on the patio furnished with lounge furniture and a fire pit. The wine list at Alma Nove is approachable, affordable and fun, very similar to the menu.

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danVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Loved it here. The food and drinks were great. I noted it was our aniversary on Opentable and the host mentioned it as we checked in and was given a nice little dessert to help celebrate. This was very much appreciated.

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Popular dish

Prosciutto-Wrapped Cod

Popular dish

Swordfish Tacos

Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Swordfish

Sail Loft - Dartmouth

4.8

4.8 (750)

$31 to $50

American

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Way back in 1975, the Sail Loft lit the fire for Steve Silverstein, who went on to open nearly 40 restaurants. Located in the quintessential seaside village of Padanaram, it was the neighborhood place where you could get a good (strong) drink, chef prepared comfort food and relax in a convivial atmosphere with familiar faces. The Sail Loft was everyone’s favorite place; it was a hangout where some came for food and others for drink.

When the Sail Loft became available in 2021, Steve jumped on the opportunity to take the wheel. Steve and his wife Judy transformed the Sail Loft into an elevated neighborhood restaurant with a distinct updated boatyard feel. The spot is nautical with a chef-driven yet approachable menu, a deep selection of spirts and an intriguing wine list. As with all of Silverstein’s places, while the food, drink and design are always top-notch, it is the warm hospitality that keeps ‘em coming back.

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Teresa

Dined 5 days ago

Had a great experience food was fantastic and service was excellent, she was fun and engaging and we were very pleased with her.

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4.8

4.8 (3709)

$31 to $50

Seafood

New Bedford

About the restaurant

Serving fresh, bold and innovative food that reflects the history of New Bedford and celebrates the New Bedford fishermen, their catch and their culture.

Our menu focuses on local fishermen’s catch of the day, old school seafood favorites and a sprinkling of modern seafood interpretations. Menu ranges from raw bar, to warm and cold lobster rolls, baked cod, bacon wrapped scallops, bouillabaisse and grilled NY Strip.

Large bar and spectacular views of the artful New Bedford Fishing Fleet. Large covered and heated deck overlooking the fishing boats and harbor. Centrally located beside the Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Ferries. Large parking lot.

And, of course, the hospitality is second to none. Service is what built the business.

Top review

Mark

Dined 4 days ago

Food is wonderfully prepared and presented and is delicious. Service is consistently excellent. Quality of the seafood is excellent.

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Byblos Restaurant - Boston

4.8

4.8 (959)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Norwood

About the restaurant

Maurice Daaboul and family’s Byblos is the Boston area’s premier eatery since 1996 for authentic, homemade Lebanese cuisine. Located in the heart of Norwood, Massachusetts, Byblos offers all the best features of Lebanese dining, including a large hall where feasts are laid out in traditional Lebanese Maza style to the tune of live Arabic music and oriental belly dancing. At Byblos we pride ourselves on bringing freshness, authenticity and service to our valued customers.

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Carrie AnnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful night, as usual. Food and service were amazing. Entertainment was amazing.

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Popular dish

Falafel

Cisco Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (995)

$30 and under

American

New Bedford

About the restaurant

Cisco Kitchen + Bar New Bedford is the premier South Coast dining and lifestyle destination located on the Waterfront in New Bedford, MA. We are a live music, outdoor and indoor dining experience serving innovative coastal cuisine, sushi and creative Asian dishes.

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Kayln

Dined 4 days ago

Our food was delicious and our server was amazing.

Tavern at Weathervane Golf Club

4.7

4.7 (186)

$30 and under

American

Weymouth

About the restaurant

Stunning views, chef-inspired dishes, and unique cocktails make this beautiful tavern and expansive patio a sought-after destination for lunch, brunch dinner and drinks, year-round.

Top review

jaimeVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service great food and a wonderful view highly recommended t

The Harp - Patriot Place

4.8

4.8 (31)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Foxborough

About the restaurant

We look forward to seeing you in Foxborough! If you are unable to find your desired reservation time, please give us a call (774) 220-9022, and we will do our best to accommodate your group. Please note, patio seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

The Harp is the newest bar & dining destination at Patriot Place. Offering a neighborhood vibe, buzzing game watches for New England sports fans and delicious food and drinks. The spacious bar, dining room, and expansive seasonal patio – with views of newly renovated Gillette Stadium – are joined by elevated comfort food favorites, local beers, and handcrafted cocktails.

Top review

Jennifer

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

The food was great, and the waitress was very attentive.

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Experience

SPORTS TRIVIA SERIES

Experience

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