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Metropolis Cafe
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,642)Metropolis Café, nestled in Boston’s Historic South End with views of lively Tremont Street, combines fine dining and warm hospitality at casual prices. Our dinner menu features favorites like Rigatoni, Pan Roasted Natural Chicken with foraged mushroom crème and whipped garlic Yukon potatoes, Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts served with house-made buttermilk ranch and celery salad, and our creamy Risottos. Join us for a beloved neighborhood brunch on weekends, where locals and visitors enjoy a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner or a weekend brunch, Metropolis Café offers an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Boston’s South End.Fuji At Ink Block
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.8(39)Fuji at Ink Block is the first JP Fuji Group restaurant to make the City of Boston it's home. Nestled in the vibrant South End, Fuji at Ink Block reflects the subtle sophistication of its surroundings while offering its residents a long-awaited contemporary Japanese menu.
The Fuji at Ink Block menu offers a variety of dining options from à la carte makimonos and appetizers to shareable wok-tossed combinations and Omakase dinners. Born from the culinary genius of Fuji Founder, CEO and Chef Jimmy Liang and Executive Head Chef Ming Cao, the restaurant’s menu is designed to take the taste buds of sushi connoisseurs and novices alike on a deeply satisfying journey.
When you step through the door at Fuji at Ink Block, be prepared to indulge in traditional sushi classics, inventive makimonos, explosive stir-fries, an extensive beer, wine and sake list and creative cocktails.
Bar Mezzana
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,530)Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts.
Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!Toro
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.6(198)Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.
Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.
Estragon
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.7(1,438)Estragon Tapas Bar: your slice of Spain in the South End. Estragon is owned and operated by Julio de Haro and Lara Egger. Voted Best of Boston 2023 by Boston Magazine! Chef Julio was born and raised in Madrid and his cuisine reflects the fresh simplicity of traditional Spanish fare. Many of the dishes are family recipes, served straight from Abu Luisa's kitchen to your table. To complement Estragon's extensive tapas menu, you'll find a unique cocktail list, a selection of local and craft beers, and an all-Spanish wine list with references spanning both the country's established and emerging wine regions. An evening at Estragon is unlike any other dining experience. The decor-- art deco meets vintage chic-- provides an inviting, sophisticated setting perfect for any occasion.Elephant Walk South End
Price: Expensive•Cambodian•4.8(1,104)The Elephant Walk serves Award-Winning Cambodian and French cuisine with extensive vegetarian and gluten-free selections. Cambodian cooking is beautiful and delicious, but still rare in America. Less hot and sweet than Thai, richer and more complex than Vietnamese, the complex spice pastes that are the foundation of many Cambodian dishes reflect Cambodia’s Indian ancestry (but use fresh rather than dried spices). Our Cambodian and French selections encompass both traditional and original dishes created by our Chef Nadsa de Monteiro, who was raised in Phnom Penh speaking both Cambodian and French and subsequently lived in France for many years. Our Cambodian-and-French theme is an authentic reflection of our roots!
Banyan Bar + Refuge
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.6(1,418)Indulge in a captivating culinary journey at Banyan Bar + Refuge, a fusion of Southeast Asian and New England flavors. Our menu boasts a tantalizing array of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy creations that promise to delight your palate. Immerse yourself in a delightful atmosphere filled with great music and a relaxed ambiance as you enjoy the historic South End.Wink and Nod
Price: Expensive•Dining Bar•4.6(627)Wink & Nod is an EXCLUSIVELY 21+ establishment (no teens, toddlers, or infants). Proper ID required.
Wink & Nod operates a rotating kitchen where every 6 months, we invite a new restaurant group to run our kitchen and experiment with dishes as bold and creative as our cocktails. With this program, Wink & Nod hopes to contribute to the development of up-and-coming Chefs by providing them with a restaurant platform in which to operate and showcase their talent. Please check our website www.winkandnod.com for the latest menus, and follow us on social media @wink_and_nod (Instagram) and facebook.com/winkandnod (Facebook) to get the latest information about specials, events, parties, etc.
Yellow Door Taqueria - South End
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(489)At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!
This location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community. In addition to being right off of Route 90 and 93, we are steps from SoWa Market, Peter's Park, and so much more! Our original location lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester.
We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!Shore Leave
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.7(269)Shore Leave is our interpretation of a tropical escape through the lens of our love for Boston’s rich dining scene.
Named after a sailor’s leisure time on dry land, Shore Leave’s tropical cocktails take you away from the hustle and bustle. This space, music, and our Shore Leave team, make every moment here feel like watching the sun go down with your feet in the sand. Off the main drag, just below the street in Boston’s South End, Shore Leave brings you on an everyday vacation.
Options are available for Regular Dining, Omakase Counter, or Bar/Lounge.
We do not take reservations for "just drinks" in our dining room. Bar and lounge reservations are available for up to 8 guests Sunday-Thursday 5-7pm.
We ID at the door. Underage guests are permitted but not at the bar.
Live entertainment! On Fridays Shore Leave hosts Drag Race watch party at 8pm and The People's Karaoke at 10pm. Entertainment varies so call or check our social media (@shoreleavebos) for details!
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- BBenGreater Boston •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat venue to see real pro local music and have a delicious meal.More infoBeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End•4.6
- KKomalGreater Boston •9 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful restaurant and wonderful service! What a great location too. Definitely head over for the brunch!More infoFrenchiePrice: Moderate• French• South End•4.6
- SStephanie VIPGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoSkip the north end and go here. Unbelievable pasta and small plates.More infoCoppaPrice: Expensive• Italian• South End•4.8
- CclarisseVIPMiami - Dade •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoeverything was delicious and our server was knowledgeable and politeMore infoBlack LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End•4.7
- JJanVIPGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 21, 2025Overall, a lovely early dinner with a friend. I ordered the crispy veal milanese. It said it came with heirloom tomatoes and argula. It came with small cherry tomatoes and HUGE impossible to manage/cut/eat strands of something green. The veal was terrific. The rest? Not so muchMore infoAquitaine - BostonPrice: Moderate• French• South End•4.5
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Conveniently located alongside several historic Boston districts, the South End neighborhood offers easy access to a number of must-try eating establishments that lure travelers from around the world to the iconic city every year. The neighborhood’s popular Tremont Street plays host to several restaurants that provide you with opportunities to sample the best fare from diverse cultures, whether you're in the mood for Indian, Ethiopian, French, Italian, or Thai. Within easy reach of these South End eateries lies a wealth of pubs and restaurants that provide you with varied selections, including freshly caught seafood, warm Middle Eastern pastries, and those iconic Boston baked beans. Be sure to try a hot bowl of New England clam chowder.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Boston South End include Kaia, Elephant Walk South End and Beehive
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Boston South End are Elephant Walk South End, Beehive and Toro
Bottomless brunch in Boston South End is available at Beehive, Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue and Metropolis Cafe
The most romantic restaurant in Boston South End is Kaia
Restaurants in Boston South End with a great view include Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue, Kaia and Bar Mezzana
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