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A photo of Rowes Wharf Sea Grille restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2130)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District
Booked 22 times today
Welcome to our nationally recognized Rowes Wharf Sea Grille restaurant sitting boldly on the Boston Harbor waterfront. We proudly prepare and present the finest breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in the city where it all began. Let Executive Chef David Daniels paint you a picture with vivid, bold flavors plated like works of art. The freshest ingredients sourced daily from local markets provide an unparalleled dining experience while gorgeous harbor views set the tone. Tame the ocean, ignite your palette! For Current Menus - please visit us athttps://www.bostonharborhotel.com/culinary/rowes-wharf-sea-grille/For Afternoon Tea reservations at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, please visit https://www.opentable.com/r/rowes-wharf-sea-grille-afternoon-tea-boston
A photo of The Fed at the Langham, Boston restaurant
4.5
Awesome(136)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Financial District
Booked 3 times today
Named #4 Best Hotel Bar in the US by USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice awards. A charming destination bar, The Fed, is a British-inspired cocktail bar with a New England twist. Located at The Langham, Boston hotel, a sophisticated space with a large and animated central bar, surrounding seating for a more intimate experience and a seasonal outdoor Rose Garden terrace. Serving craft cocktails and beers and elevated pub fare, The Fed is the place to celebrate any of life's moments, big or small. The Fed’s cocktail operations are helmed by Aliz Meszesi, a household name in Boston’s cocktail scene. Enjoy New England favorites such as a Maine Lobster Roll, Oysters, Boston Brown Bread, Smash Burger and Pork Belly Bites by Executive Chef Daniel Burger.
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4.7
Exceptional(1010)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Waltham
Booked 7 times today
The Federal is an exciting seafood and chophouse with scratch-made, chef driven modern Italian inspired food. The restaurant is upscale, affordable, comfortable, and relaxed. Come and explore our wine list where new age and old world meet. Our wine list is curated by co-owner/managing partner David Alphonse and features wines from around the world with a focus on Italian and old world selections. We have a great selection of new world wines as well.We feature two adjoining private dining rooms and a seasonal covered patio.Located in Waltham, MA in the Market Basket Plaza, we look forward to serving you soon.

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