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A photo of Post 1917 Steakhouse restaurant

1. Post 1917 Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(290)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Reading

Booked 10 times today

A steakhouse: city vibe, local heart. Our menu is hand selected to feature locally and ethically sourced ingredients. Our head chef and owner Jason Carron has revolutionized the New England restaurant community for two decades. With his acute attention to detail, Carron has helped struggling restaurants find their purpose and passion, restoring their place in the industry. Having given hope to hundreds of restaurants over the years, Carron is opening his first steakhouse this spring, bringing that same level of attention to his own restaurant. Every ingredient is well thought out to innovate the plate with not only something aesthetically pleasing, but more importantly delicious. His farm to table approach, ensures the highest level of ingredients go into every meal you enjoy.Please note our dress code: No gym wear, hooded sweatshirts, shorts, or ball caps are to be worn. All men are strongly encouraged to have a collar. No tank tops. Jackets are not required.

2. Venetian Moon

4.8

Exceptional(867)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wakefield

Booked 11 times today

Venetian Moon, located in Reading, Massachusetts, serves a variety of authentic Italian cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere. The rustic décor and freshly made meals make dining at Venetian Moon a treat. Try one of the restaurant’s many appetizers such as the bruschetta or the stuffed mushrooms to start out your meal. Whether you’re in the mood for something hearty and want to try the veal marsala or the chicken parmigiana or if you’re craving something lighter like the vodka chicken, Venetian Moon has a menu option for every appetite. The restaurant also offers a space for your next private event or party. Top off your experience with an order of homemade tiramisu.

3. The Charles

4.4

Awesome(95)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Reading

The Charles is a modern American Restaurant with craft cocktails, live entertainment and an old Hollywood Vibe! New to Reading, which is fast becoming a beautiful walkable downtown location, with new new restaurants, new stores to shop at and we are happy to add The Charles to your choice of dining and entertainment choices. We are located right in the center of town which is easily accessible from 93 or 128/95 with a very short drive. Located right next door to the up and coming famous award winning Bunratty Tavern, you can't miss us.Open for Dinner Thurs-Saturday 5-10pm. Available for Private Functions Sun-Wed and Saturday during the day.

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4. The Stones Common House & Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(580)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Stoneham

Booked 6 times today

A casual American bar and restaurant, combines years of city experience and local sensibility to bring the community a neighborhood meeting place to suit everyone’s needs. Whether you’re hosting a large group, having suppah with the family, meeting for drinks, skipping the city for date night or meeting for a pre/post show snack, our inviting staff, casual hospitality and versatile menu is sure to have something for all.

5. Matadora

4.5

Awesome(663)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Woburn

Booked 1 time today

Wood-fired steak & spanish tapasA modern, Spanish-inspired steakhouse with flavorful cuts, exemplary wine and bold drinks. Within a dramatic setting, Matadora blends unique Spanish dishes with classic staples for a unique, bull-stopping dining experience.

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6. Surf Restaurant - Woburn

4.7

Exceptional(324)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Woburn

Booked 53 times today

Welcome to Surf Restaurant, we are located in the Woburn Village.Everyday our team of chefs work with our seafood buyers to source the best quality seafood. Our standards of excellence start with the selection of the top of the catch each day. We go to such lengths to secure the freshest seafood for one reason – our high standards of excellence demand that every ingredient we use is the best. Although we can tell you how fresh our seafood is, the only way to really know is to taste it.At Surf you will find New England classics like fish & chips, NE clam chowder, steamed lobster. You will also find chef driven seafood dishes such as Lobster Kristina in a brandy cream sauce, miso marinated salmon, sesame seared tuna and fried tomato bacon salad. Surf Woburn is a contemporary open restaurant with a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal with friends and family as well as a business meal with welcoming hospitality.

7. Teresa's Prime

4.9

Exceptional(1439)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Reading

Booked 4 times today

Teresa’s Prime Steakhouse in North Reading is the North Shore's premier Italian steakhouse. Our menu boasts an impressive assortment of handmade pasta, seafood, and most notably, prime hand-cut steaks. Each recipe is proudly made from scratch. The plentiful beverage offerings at Teresa's Prime Steakhouse feature something forevery taste; craft cocktails, popular beers, and an impressive domestic and international wine list. In addition to its spacious dining room and intimate private event space, Teresa's Prime Steakhouse is also home to ‘The Crystal Ballroom’, a stately event space which can host up to 200 guests for any occasion. Dining room, bar and event guests can expect superior service in a classy, luxurious atmosphere. Teresa's Prime Steakhouse is proudly owned and operated by the Yebba family.

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8. Goodnight Johnny’s

4.5

Awesome(193)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Grill • Burlington

Booked 1 time today

Goodnight Johnny’s American Music Bar is Burlington’s newest hot spot for live music and quality food and drinks. Goodnight Johnny’s features top musical entertainment and a full service restaurant with classic American menu offerings. Our upbeat atmosphere caters to local adults looking for a quality, a reasonably priced experience and excellent service. We offer lunch, dinner, a weekend brunch, a few drinks and live music.

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9. Teresa’s Ristorante Bar & Pizzeria

4.3

Awesome(340)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Woburn

Booked 3 times today

The newest Italian concept by Teresa's Hospitality Group and award-winning Chef Nick Yebba Jr. Teresa’s Ristorante Bar & Pizzeria offers hand-tossed brick oven pizza, steaks, chops and traditional red sauce Italian cooking in a sophisticated, warm, and lively environment. Conveniently located at Cummings Trade Center 128, Teresa's Ristorante serves as an ideal destination for corporate and personal private events, as well as holiday catering tray orders.Local foodies may be familiar with this popular North Shore restaurant group's other locations: Teresa's Prime Steakhouse and Teresa's Grille Nineteen in North Reading, and Teresa's Italian Eatery in Middleton.

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10. Eleni's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Woburn

Booked 5 times today

We take pride in serving delicious, authentic Greek cuisine in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Please join us for lunch, dinner or drinks.

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JoeVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always excellent
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Venetian MoonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wakefield
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4.8
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VictorVIP
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Service was excellent, food and sushi lots of choices and all very good. The Warm buttered Sushi and Korean BBQ scallops were fantastic. New additions to the menu that I'll be trying on my next visit
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Surf Restaurant - WoburnPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Woburn
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4.7
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DanielleVIP
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a good meal and great drinks. Love the flatbreads
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The Stones Common House & KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Stoneham
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4.6
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Charlie
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
It was our first time at Post 1917. I have been to some of the best restaurants in the world. Great food and service. Thank you for making the night a special one. Perfect. Staff was superb!!
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Post 1917 SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Reading
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4.8
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PhilVIP
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
First time there. Loved all the nostalgic photos on walls. Server was attentive and friendly. Dinner was delicious! Definitely a new favorite place of mine.
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The CharlesPrice: Expensive• American• Reading
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4.4

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