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- TMTessaM1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoButtermilk & Bourbon is one of my favorite restaurants -- the food is always delicious, there is something for everyone, and the flavor combinations are outstanding. I always bring out-of-town visitors here, and they loved it too! Our favorites are the mac & cheese and the biscuits, and we add oysters too sometimes!More infoButtermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate • Southern• Back Bay•4.6
- XXinevipGreater Boston •11 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Always a go to! Went with my husband and two boys (15 and 13) on a whim and was able to get an early res for New Year’s Day. I got the gluten free pasta with truffle sauce and mushrooms - chef’s kiss amazing - and everyone else had their own lobster ravioli dishes - yes, that good!! We CRAVE this place. Make a res through Open Table to make seating easier, then head to Dolce at the corner for gelato and/or and affogato for dessert :) You won’t be disappointed.More infoTrattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinervipGreater Boston •15 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023I’m a (very) long time Joe’s customer. I had New Year’s Day brunch with my newlywed daughter & son-in-law who need gluten/free. Our server was wonderful on such a busy day! Food delicious, as usual. The salmon is always a favorite of ours. Added note: The kitchen is very careful about GF prep & the manager brings the GF orders to the table. P.S. Joe’s servers & managers are awesome.More infoJoe’s On NewburyPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay•4.5
- SSusanvipGreater Boston •34 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Eggs Benedict is my favorite brunch so I order it everywhere. It is usually good but rarely great. The eggs were perfectly cooked- which is rare. It was delicious- both the eggs and potatoes.More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay•4.5
- SDStephanieDvipGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Beyond delicious brunch and great service! The restaurant was clean and efficient, no complaintsMore infoCommitteePrice: Moderate• Greek• Fort Point Channel•4.6
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With Dorchester's close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its views of Boston Harbor, it comes as no surprise that Dorchester is home to a number of restaurants offering classic New England fare, including clam chowder and lobster rolls. But Dorchester's dining scene goes far beyond traditional dishes. You can find a number of gastropubs that use a variety of ingredients, like fresh sea scallops and clams, in unique and creative ways. You can enjoy a vermicelli bowl at a Vietnamese spot or pair jerk chicken with a tropical drink at a Jamaican restaurant. With Boston being a home to many Cape Verdean immigrants, Dorchester also hosts restaurants offering authentic Cape Verdean dishes, such as fried yucca.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Dorchester is 110 Grill - South Bay
The best vegan restaurants in Dorchester are Comfort Kitchen, Lower Mills Tavern and Via Cannuccia
The best vegetarian restaurants in Dorchester are Comfort Kitchen, Via Cannuccia and The Bowery Bar
The restaurants with the best service in Dorchester are 110 Grill - South Bay, BLEND and Molinari's
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Dorchester are 110 Grill - South Bay, Comfort Kitchen and The Bowery Bar
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