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1. Lockheart Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(312)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Wellesley
Booked 15 times today
Where food and atmosphere meet! We're a restaurant full of passionate and talented people that love to serve our community! We offer a wide variety of Southwestern style dishes with a heavy focus on tacos. Our cocktails are classics with modern twists made by some of the best bartenders in the business!
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2. Uni
4.6
Exceptional(2285)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay
Booked 30 times today
Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.
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3. Terra - Eataly Boston
4.4
Awesome(3850)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay
Booked 91 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.
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4. FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar
4.3
Awesome(3275)
Price: Moderate
• American • Back Bay
Booked 36 times today
FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar is a fun and exciting place to dine. Customers rave about the 'fun and unique experience' of being able to create their own dish at the open flame grill. The atmosphere is described as 'lively' and 'trendy', making it a great spot for group get-togethers and family outings. As one reviewer put it, it's a place where 'you can eat as much as you can and basically whatever you’d like'. Definitely a great place for a night out!
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5. Da Vinci Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(197)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Waltham
Booked 3 times today
Da Vinci , a traditional and casual Italian eatery in Waltham. Here, Chef Peppino will bring to you authentic Italian cooking that is accompanied by exceptional service and a warm and comfortable ambiance reminiscent of being transported to Italy itself.We pride ourselves on using only the finest ingredients and sourcing from local organic products whenever possible. Our food, including our pastas and sauces are all house made and the authentic preparation of each dish highlights its natural and fresh flavors. The result is truly a difference you can taste with each bite. Our wine list features selections from Italy and the United States that serve to complement the dishes on our menu and we are always happy to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions.After ten years at La Campania , Chef Peppino opened his own restaurant in Boston Shortly after the opening the restaurant, Da Vinci was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as “the notable new restaurant in Boston.”
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6. City Works - Watertown
4.3
Awesome(642)
Price: Expensive
• American • Watertown
Booked 14 times today
City Works - Watertown is a super fun place, offering a unique blend of a sports bar and delightful restaurant. Reviewers highlight the 'upbeat vibes', 'great bar bites', and 'awesome beer on tap', creating an atmosphere that's perfect for family dinners or grabbing a pint with friends. The 'noisy atmosphere' is a hit with the family crowd and the 'creative cocktails' are a bonus. Plus, it's got a 'huge, diverse beer menu' for those who enjoy a good microbrew.
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7. Bisuteki Tokyo Japanese Steak House - Marriott Hotel Cambridge
4.1
Excellent(384)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Cambridge
Booked 15 times today
Bisuteki Tokyo Japanese Steak House is one of Greater Boston's most famous eateries. This landmark authentic Japanese restaurant features world class international cookery and hand-crafted Sushi demonstrations. Bisuteki Tokyo Japanese Steak House experience is part dining and part entertainment. Our Teppanyaki chefs prepare delightful four course dinners right at your table. Each chef brings his own level of showmanship to the experience as he flips, chops, and serves with flair. Bisuteki Tokyo Japanese Steak House is located at the 1st Floor of Courtyard Marriott Hotel on the Charles River in Cambridgeport.
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8. Nash Bar & Stage
4.0
Excellent(349)
Price: Moderate
• American • Beacon Hill
Booked 16 times today
Nash Bar & Stage is a restaurant & bar that brings a little bit of Nashville to Boston; serving up Southern-style vittles alongside live music. Nash is the most recent restaurant under the umbrellas of the Buttermilk & Bourbon Group & partner Chef Jason Santos. We are located in Boston's famous theatre district right across from the Wang & Wilbur theaters! We have two floors that host live music, line dancing & Nashville style songwriter circles. Our atmosphere is high energy, casual with a fun country vibe & features the amazing food Chef Santos is renowned for.
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9. Madre Osteria
4.4
Awesome(385)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Milton
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to Madre Osteria & Bar! Located in Milton, MA on the ground level of Milton Landing overlooking the Neponset River. Offering a modern approach to classic, rustic Italian cuisine created by Chef Sam Curtis. Think house-made Foccacia and specialty grande meatballs. Entrees include Truffle Risotto, Braised Short Rib, and Wild Boar Ragú. In addition to Italian and seafood dishes, we also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options. The interior design of Madre is both elegant and casual. We offer a full bar and wine list. Seating options include tables, high tops, a bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio. We are right down the road from our sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!A handful of other places nearby include the Forbes House Museum, Boston Medical Center, Carney Hospital, Dorchester Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and more!
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10. Beacons Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(428)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Walpole
Booked 1 time today
BEACONS – WHERE CLASSIC MEETS MODERNBeacons, located in Walpole on Route 1, is a reinvention of the original Beacon Restaurant from 1986. Here you will find a modern atmosphere with classic undertones. We offer a comfortable atmosphere, scratch kitchen, and our famous craft cocktails. So stop by for some food and drinks and relax.
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  • Sal
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The ambiance was nice, the server attentive and the food delicious.
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    Lockheart RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Wellesley
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    4.4
  • MichaelaVIP
    Greater Boston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fantastic, as always! We went for something a little different - the crab cakes and the uovo Benedictine, and both were great, but the real stars were the cocktails. Absolutely stellar espresso martini and “direct flight to Rome” a perfectly balanced espresso & amaro cocktail that I fell in love with. We’ll certainly be back (again and again!)
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    Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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    4.4
  • Elise
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We'd definitely go back here! Mia and Lauren were wonderful servers/greeters and did a great job with helping us celebrate a special birthday. Chef/owner came over to say hello. Food was delicious!!! We all loved it. It wasn't too loud to hear each other. Welcoming atmosphere and could imagine it being a full house of great energy later in the evening. We went on the early side hoping for a quiet spot and it was great. Parking is a bit tricky, but public lot around the corner is available. Fun street to explore. Highly recommend. We'll be back.
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    Da Vinci RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Waltham
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    4.7
  • Rebecca
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    A new fun experience, nice ambience and delicious food. Staff were very friendly and hospitable.
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    FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Back Bay
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    4.3
  • Justin42ArchVIP
    Greater Boston •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 18, 2025
    Still one of my all time favorite restaurants! Very creative takes on traditional Japanese with some fusion of other flavors and techniques. The people are the best part! Super friendly and great service. I always bring my out-of-State friends here.
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    UniPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Back Bay
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    4.6

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