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A photo of Limani - Chestnut Hill restaurant
1. Limani - Chestnut Hill
4.3
Awesome(977)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Chestnut Hill
Booked 14 times today
Please call or email for menu information. 617-545-0000chestnuthill@limani.com
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2. Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Waltham
4.7
Exceptional(372)
Price: Moderate
• American • Waltham
Booked 11 times today
Welcome to Jake n JOES Sports Grille in Waltham, located at 70 Market Place Drive off of I-95 N Exit 41.Voted NBC10’s Boston's Best Sports Bar! We proudly serve a classic American Pub menu featuring Wings, Burgers, Seafood, Pasta's, Appetizers and Featured Specials at reasonable prices with great service. Jake n JOES is known for Hand-Crafted Cocktails, Craft Beer to accompany our Weekday Menu Promotions…perfect for an after work gathering. A large bar, lots of tables and large outdoor patio help to create a fun atmosphere with a great crowd. Guaranteeing a view from any seat to watch the game with our state-of- the- art HDTV’s and sound system. Never miss your favorite team as NFL Sunday Ticket and most of the major sporting events are always available. Jake n JOES, Always a Good Call!
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3. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1529)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Boston
Booked 34 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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4. Alden and Harlow
4.6
Exceptional(4949)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 92 times today
Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.
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5. Contessa - Boston
4.8
Exceptional(149)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 69 times today
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.
A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston restaurant
6. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston
4.3
Awesome(2282)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 62 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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7. Lucca North End
4.6
Exceptional(3726)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 44 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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8. Shy Bird - Fenway
4.8
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fenway–Kenmore
Booked 61 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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9. Little Whale
4.8
Exceptional(831)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 29 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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10. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(1904)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Back Bay
Booked 36 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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