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A photo of Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant restaurant
1. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1535)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Boston
Booked 16 times today
Located in the heart of South Boston, Lincoln is a classic American tavern that offers guests a welcoming combination of home-spun, American fare alongside a wide variety of rustic, wood-fire-grilled specialties.Built with the intention of being a comfortable meeting spot for locals looking to share stories at the end of their long day, Lincoln draws inspiration from it’s surrounding, hard-working, and uniquely American neighborhood.Revitalizing a nearly forgotten West Broadway space that at one time housed the area’s only department store, Lincoln feels nostalgic. It’s open-air, tiled-floor cafe, grande bar, and soaring, original tin ceilings remind us of a time when dining halls and supper clubs were a way of life.
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2. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston
4.3
Awesome(2301)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 46 times today
Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.
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3. Shy Bird - Fenway
4.8
Exceptional(57)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fenway–Kenmore
Booked 54 times today
Shy Bird is a contemporary American restaurant located in Boston's Fenway neighborhood. Renowned for its delicious rotisserie chicken, guests can choose from half or whole birds. The menu also features a range of salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian options. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Shy Bird includes a dog-friendly outdoor patio, making it a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch. Come enjoy a meal in a welcoming setting!
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4. Little Whale
4.8
Exceptional(841)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 24 times today
Little Whale Oyster Bar is a Classic New England Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar from Chef Michael Serpa on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. An ode to the seaside clamshacks are raw bars of the New England coast, Little Whale is a casual neighborhood spot focusing on local products and seafood friendly wines.
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5. Mistral - Boston
4.8
Exceptional(6254)
Price: Moderate
• French • Back Bay
Booked 47 times today
Located in Boston's trendy South End, Mistral is a culinary destination that transports you to the picturesque charm of Provence. Immerse yourself in an inviting atmosphere adorned with hand-picked pottery and elegant arched windows, evoking both warmth and sophistication. Our talented chefs showcase their passion for French cuisine by creating artful dishes with the freshest seasonal ingredients.
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6. Eva
4.5
Awesome(480)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Back Bay
Booked 34 times today
Please note that our patio is seated on a first come first serve basis; all tables are set for a 90 minute reservation limit.Eva means full of life. It is also the initials to my children, Elias & Vivian Aboujaoude, who are my life. Eva is a space designed to be welcoming and bright, a place for great food, refreshing cocktails and lively conversation. All while sitting back to enjoy and observe the hustle & bustle of beautiful, historic Newbury Street from one of the largest outdoor patios.
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7. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(1910)
Price: Expensive
• American • Back Bay
Booked 27 times today
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is an exciting American brasserie restaurant in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Enjoy specialty, hand crafted cocktails at the exquisite coppertop bar and a farm to table menu featuring local ingredients and purveyors.
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8. Lucca North End
4.6
Exceptional(3733)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 23 times today
Lucca has become one of the most talked about restaurants in Boston. Zagat survey named them, Best New Italian Restaurant and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. They are also the recipient of the Wine Spectator award of excellence with distinction. Whether you join them for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample their late night menu, you will be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.
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9. Blue Ribbon Brasserie
4.4
Awesome(330)
Price: Expensive
• American • Fenway–Kenmore
Booked 15 times today
Blue Ribbon Brasserie is built on the vision that originated over 30 years ago in New York City's SoHo at the legendary original Blue Ribbon, well known as the restaurant "where chefs go to eat." Blue Ribbon is also famously ready to serve here in Boston!The space is highlighted by a 70-foot white Carrera marble bar, an oyster bar, and a 16-seat private dining room. The soaring interior has been designed as a collection of intimate dining spaces featuring cozy leather banquettes, shaded table lamps and bistro tables, and a light-filled solarium with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out into the neighborhood and beckon inside the Boston community and visitors alike.
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10. Tresca
4.8
Exceptional(4390)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 57 times today
In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.

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