Best Fun Restaurants in Back Bay

385 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurant

1. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(2598)

$$$$

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 108 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website, DoorDash and Grubhub. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be cancelled. We allot an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather . We look forward to seeing you soon!

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2. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center

4.4

Awesome(2279)

$$$$

• American • Back Bay

Booked 192 times today

Earls Kitchen + Bar is a family-owned + operated group of individually-compelling restaurants that features globally-inspired food and drinks shared in a casually sophisticated setting. Available for brunch to dinner to late night, our menu is curated for each location and offers a range of healthy + indulgent options to suit whatever you're in the mood for–including a dedicated plant-based section and a regularly refreshed selection of new dishes to try. Well-loved for our epic Happy Hours and Daily Rituals like Steak Wednesdays and Sushi + Seafood Sundays, Earls has a little something for everyone.Earls Prudential is located in the trendy, heritage district of Back Bay at the Prudential Center. Situated near the Hynes Convention Center, Copley Place and Fenway Park, we offer a friendly, sophisticated setting to gather for any occasion. Be sure to visit our year-round rooftop patio, or our lively lounge, your go-to spot for an impromptu Happy Hour to an indulgent dinner.

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3. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(7538)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Back Bay

Booked 98 times today

Abe & Louie’s, located in Boston’s Back Bay, is the epitome of a classic steakhouse. The iconic establishment sets the standard for elegant dining with superior service, charm, and appeal in a timeless sophisticated atmosphere. Abe & Louie’s, known for premium steaks, serves classic dishes, fresh seafood, shareable sides, and an award-winning wine list. Abe & Louie’s offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

4. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(935)

$$$$

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 17 times today

**Please Note: Unless you specifically booked an outdoor reservation, we cannot guarantee outdoor seating. In the event of rain, outdoor bookings are not guaranteed indoor seating. We will do our best to honor all requests.**---------------------------------------------------Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

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5. Terra at Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(2734)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 136 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

6. Atlantic Fish

4.7

Exceptional(10497)

$$$$

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 136 times today

Atlantic Fish, located in Boston’s Back Bay, has been serving New England’s freshest catch since 1978. The fine-dining landmark serves award-winning classics alongside signature dishes. The fresh catch menu features hand-selected seafood, sourced from the harbor every morning. Atlantic Fish offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

7. Joe’s On Newbury

4.5

Awesome(2312)

$$$$

• American • Back Bay

Booked 134 times today

Joe’s on Newbury, located on Boston’s historic Newbury Street, offers the comfort food you crave. A staple in the Back Bay for over 35 years, the popular spot serves a New England inspired menu featuring classic dishes and an extensive beverage list. Joe’s on Newbury offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating as well as an enclosed patio, giving diners the feel of being outside all year long. Delivery and take-out options available.

8. Select Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1858)

$$$$

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 46 times today

Select Oyster Bar, the first solo venture from chef Michael Serpa, is a neighborhood oyster bar & seafood restaurant in the heart of Back Bay. Select offers fresh, local seafood with Mediterranean influences in a cozy brownstone space. A carefully curated raw bar, creative crudo, and thoughtful fish entrees round out the menu. A seafood centric wine program feature classic pairings as well as off the beaten path selections is the center of the beverage program, alongside artisan cocktails and craft beer. Food & Wine America's Best New Wine Bars, Boston Mag Best New Restaurant & Best Wine Program, Improper Bostonian Best Seafood.After 15 minutes past reservation time, we may seat your table. Please call us if you are running a bit late.If you do not find the time slot you are looking for, give us a ring 857-239-8064. Visit our website for more information on our reservations.

9. La Voile

4.7

Exceptional(4587)

$$$$

• French • Back Bay

Booked 77 times today

La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007.

A photo of Il Patio di Eataly restaurant

10. Il Patio di Eataly

4.2

Awesome(356)

$$$$

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 24 times today

Ready to enjoy the best of Eataly outdoors? Soak up summer in the city at Il Patio di Eataly!Our outdoor restaurant is coming soon, so prepare to experience authentic Eataly Boston favorites as you bask in the comfort of our Boylston Street patio all season long. Fill your table and feast on everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas and classic pasta dishes, to seasonal salads, aperitivo plates, refreshing cocktails, regional Italian wine, and more.

Best Fun Restaurants in Back Bay

Price

Cuisine (20 of 95)

385 restaurants available nearby

1. Buttermilk & Bourbon

2. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center

3. Abe & Louie’s - Boston

4. Krasi

5. Terra at Eataly Boston

6. Atlantic Fish

7. Joe’s On Newbury

8. Select Oyster Bar

9. La Voile

10. Il Patio di Eataly