Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Greater Boston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

El Tacuba

4.9

4.9 (20)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Medford

About the restaurant

Offering Mexican small plates from recipes that we grew up with, and a full bar with a range of innovative cocktails and local craft beers in a welcoming ambiance.

Top review

RickVIP

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Very friendly staff. Amazing food quality and tequila selection!

BLEND

4.9

4.9 (94)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Blend is a gastro pub that combines the aspects of great food, music, lights and entertainment all into one. Blend "blends" up that neighborhood gastro pub feel where everyone is welcome. Gay owned and Operated, come check us out!

DRAG BRUNCHES ARE 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
instagram handle : blendboston

Please note when booking for a drag brunch to not choose outside. All drag brunches will be held inside.

TUESDAYS ~ Our Normal Dinning Room is closed for our local cornhole league, hightop bar tables are available but please keep in mind those tables are in the bar area and it will be busy!!!

Top review

Timothy

Dined 5 days ago

Dinner was great. Food was amazing. Service was fantastic and we stayed throughout the night for it to turn into a club. Had so much fun will definitely go back.

The Nautilus - Nantucket

4.9

4.9 (110)

$50 and over

Pan-Asian

Nantucket

About the restaurant

Leading Nantucket’s thriving restaurant scene, The Nautilus (est. 2014) is an island staple built on the idea of a shared social experience. Founders Liam Mackey (food), Clinton Terry (drink) & Stephen Bowler’s (wine & business) island-mentality of being “serious about what we do, but not taking ourselves too seriously” perfectly sums up The Nautilus experience. The highly regarded culinary program is a sort of ‘New England coastal cuisine meets Asian & global haute street food’ vibe featuring small plates served tapas style, combined w/ larger group feasts (think Peking inspired duck). The culinary inspired cocktails draw on both seasonal & regional inspirations while the wine & sake list is recognized as a “Best Of” by Wine Spectator. Fueled by curated, energetic music, the stimulating yet neighborly atmosphere makes the new & unfamiliar feel comfortable & intimate, a philosophy that seamlessly ties the food, cocktails, wine & ambiance together to cr

Top review

JaneVIP

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

The Nautilus is always fantastic! The food is amazing, and they adjust the menu seasonally but also keep the fan favorites, which is so important! The service is wonderful and they treat everyone so well and warmly.

Agoro's Pizza Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (8)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Somerset

About the restaurant

This family-owned restaurant on County Street in Somerset, MA has been dishing out Greek style pan pizza, mouth-watering burgers and authentic pasta since 1984. Agoro’s atmosphere is family-friendly, casual and comfortable. They offer a full bar, extensive menu, al fresco dining, delivery, carry out and have free Wi- Fi and several flat screen HD TV’s for you to watch your favorite sporting events. Agoro’s brand new private function room is perfect for your next business or social event. Their friendly staff always serves everything with a smile and they never forget that each person has a choice in where to dine. So come and visit Agoro’s Pizza Bar and Grill. Here, you're family! You can call 508.730.2356 during business hours Wednesday through Sunday to place your take-out order. Agoro's is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Top review

Jen

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

A great time with friends. The food was delicious. Thanks!

Boqueria Seaport

4.7

4.7 (47)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Seaport

About the restaurant

An energetic Barcelona-style tapas restaurant and bar serving tapas all day, craft cocktails, Spanish wines, and late-night bar bites in the heart of Seaport.

Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, a memorable date, weekend brunch, and an intimate late-night scene hosted with Spanish hospitality!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

Great spot! Pretty much the perfect upscale tapas place you can find - delicious food and great drinks.

Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Foxboro

4.4

4.4 (304)

$30 and under

American

Foxborough

About the restaurant

Welcome to Jake n JOES Sports Grille in Foxboro, located on Route 140 N off of RT 95 Exit 13 or RT 495 Exit 31 N 140.

Voted NBC10’s Boston's Best Sports Bar! We proudly serve a classic American Pub menu featuring Wings, Burgers, Seafood, Mac n Cheese, Appetizers and Featured Specials at reasonable prices with great service.

Jake n JOES is known for Hand-Crafted Cocktails, Craft Beer and Classic Cocktails to accompany our Weekday Menu Promotions…perfect for an after work gathering.

A large bar, lots of tables and large outdoor patio help to create a fun atmosphere with a great crowd. Guaranteeing a view from any seat to watch the game with our state-of- the- art HDTV’s and sound system. Never miss your favorite team as NFL Sunday Ticket and most of the major sporting events are always available. Jake n JOES, Always a Good Call!

Top review

Greg

Dined 5 days ago

First time there & it was GREAT! Will definitely eat there again next time I’m in town.

Roxanne's

4.3

4.3 (314)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Crossing

About the restaurant

Casual Cocktail Bar; Unique cocktails, craft beer, and wine in a lounge setting. Small plates and snack menu available.
Roxanne's is a 21+ establishment.

Top review

Lisa

Dined on Mar 12, 2025

Delicious smash burger! Great comfortable seats, awesome service! Very timely. Cool atmosphere

Premiere on Broadway

4.0

4 (294)

$30 and under

Italian

Somerville

About the restaurant

In search of dinner and a show? The Premiere on Broadway is an exciting new restaurant and music venue located in the historic Magoun Square, Somerville. Featuring delicious cuisine, libations, beautiful artwork and fantastic live entertainment. The Premiere serves an array of Italian and American fare. At our 65-seat bar we offer delicious craft beers and an extensive classic Italian cocktail program; featuring negronis, Americanos, and Bellinis.
We accept dinner reservations through OpenTable and over the phone. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended for full dinner service only. Our bar is first come first serve. Fri and Sat there is a $50 minimum per person for parties of 10 or more. After 8 p.m. I.D.s are checked at the door.
For large party inquiries (private events, buyouts, holiday parties etc.) contact owner Koryn Zammuto at koryn.zammuto8@gmail.com.

Top review

ElenaVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Great venue, very clean, with excellent food! Service was great too

Top Mix Bar and Kitchen JP

3.8

3.8 (136)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Jamaica Plain

About the restaurant

At Top Mix Bar & Kitchen JP we strive to provide a comfortable, fun, and unique environment for all patrons to come and enjoy amazing food, along with uniquely mixed spirits, beer, and wine. As suggested by our name “Top Mix,” we provide what we consider "traditional bar food but with a twist" that appeals to every and all types of customer tastes. No matter your background, our diverse menu brings a diverse crowd every day, leaving everyone satisfied and pleased with each visit. Also, with our vast array of signature mixed cocktails, we ensure that each patron is provided with unique options, not only in food but also drinks, that are not offered any where else other than at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen!

Top review

JoshVIP

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

A bit too loud but overall great experience. Definitely will come back next time maybe with no kids. Parking can be tight be prepared to circle the block. Food was good. Our waitress was nice and attentive. Great local gem and nice ambiance

Sam Sushi Art & Music

3.8

3.8 (58)

$30 and under

Sushi

Framingham

About the restaurant

Craving for Sushi? The best gastronomic experience in Framingham!
All-you-can-eat every day for lunch and dinner or A La Cart options!
Live music friday and saturday at 7pm!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 14, 2025

Definitely coming back , everything was Amazing , food , music , ambience and drinks was great

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