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- VVeronicaGreater Boston •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe hostess and the waitress, Haley, were extremely kind, competent and friendly. They made the experience delightful! The food, as always, was perfection.More infoLegal Sea Foods – Downtown CrossingPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Crossing•4.3
- OTOpenTable DinerGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe came here before the nutcracker; it had a nice atmosphere, not too fancy nor too casual. We ordered the fillet mignon, which was delicious. For dessert, we indulged in a heavenly butter bond cake that was even more delicious. The service was excellent; when my husband's drink took a while, they kindly gave him a complimentary one.More infoEstellaPrice: Expensive• American• Beacon Hill•4.1
- SMSheilaMGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe tried the soup dumplings and the surf and turf hot pot. Everything was delicious! We had never tried hot pot before so it was a fun experience! I would recommend it!More infoThe Q RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Asian• Theater District•4.8
- TTrixievipLas Vegas •12 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023We enjoyed our experience here very much, we were visiting Boston with our 3 daughters and their guys and had such a nice time. Bonus- my husband got a little tour of the vault, very cool! Steaks, Seabass and Lamb were amazing. Im still dreaming the of French onion soup. We Will go back on our next visit to Boston.More infoBoston Chops - Downtown CrossingPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Crossing•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023One of my absolute favorite places to dine while in Boston💯Steaks are top notch….Oysters fresh fresh fresh…and Oh my the Brunch Banana Pancakes 😍More infoMooo BEACON HILLPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Beacon Hill•4.8
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The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Crossing Boston is Ruth's Chris Steak House - Boston
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Crossing Boston are Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing and The Merchant
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Crossing Boston are Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Boston and Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Crossing Boston are Better Sorts Social Club, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Boston and Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Crossing Boston are Roxanne's, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Boston and Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing
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