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1. Beehive
4.6
Exceptional(7138)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 37 times today
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.
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2. Deuxave
4.7
Exceptional(5087)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 22 times today
Deuxave in Boston's Back Bay is an exceptional restaurant. With its unique blend of contemporary French cuisine and American ingredients, it's praised for its outstanding food quality, excellent service and beautiful presentation. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's 'fantastic service', 'excellent experience' and 'unbelievable' food. It's also noted for its elegant ambiance and 'memorable' nights. So, if you're up for a culinary adventure, 'worth every penny' Deuxave is a must-visit.
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3. Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - Fenway
4.3
Awesome(115)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Fenway–Kenmore
Booked 32 times today
LOCO TAQUERIA & OYSTER BAR FENWAY is a funky neighborhood joint located on Brookline Avenue in Boston that specializes in tacos, raw bar, and tequila.Reservations for Red Sox home games and concerts at Fenway Park are very limited, we reserve most of the restaurant on a first come first serve basis those days.
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4. Giulia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1800)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 11 times today
Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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5. Serafina Seaport
4.6
Exceptional(632)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Seaport
Booked 45 times today
Serafina restaurants offer an authentic, inspired Italian dining experience in Boston. Visit our two locations!
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6. Black Lamb
4.7
Exceptional(512)
Price: Moderate
• American • South End
Booked 17 times today
Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.
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7. Row 34 - Boston
4.8
Exceptional(2357)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Fort Point Channel
Booked 59 times today
We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).
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8. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue
4.6
Exceptional(2677)
Price: Expensive
• French • South End
Booked 27 times today
With a casual atmosphere and a classic menu, Petit Robert Bistro feels like an authentic French bistro. Established in 2005 in the South End of Boston, Petit Robert Bistro has become an institution in the neighborhood! Our patio is one of the most beautiful and comfortable places in Boston. Our Chef Chris Ipus HAS created an authentic and very interesting menu that changes every season.Bon Appetit!
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9. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
4.6
Exceptional(6495)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Seaport
Booked 76 times today
Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on our menu of Clam Chowder, Lobster Rolls and all our seafood favorites. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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10. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston
4.1
Excellent(47)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Faneuil Hall
Booked 23 times today
More than just life-changing burgers.Come for the Hell's Kitchen Burger, stay for the Sticky Toffee Shake. Enjoy the Hellfire Chicken Wings, Kettle Chip Nachos, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Chipotle Dawg... you get the idea. All paired perfectly with local brews.

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Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Brookline

Discover Boston's culinary gems that are truly "worth the drive," catering to food enthusiasts in Boston, Brookline, and the Greater Boston area. Our curated selection focuses on restaurants that stand out for their exceptional dining experiences, combining unique flavors, impeccable service, and inviting atmospheres. Each venue has been chosen for its commitment to quality and its ability to offer a memorable meal away from the usual hustle and bustle. Whether you're seeking innovative dishes or a taste of local tradition, these establishments promise satisfaction that merits the journey. The dining scene in this region is vibrant and diverse, reflecting a rich tapestry of culinary influences and a passion for excellence in every bite. Explore these destinations where every meal is not just food, but a journey worth taking. Perfect for special occasions or when you simply want a dining experience that goes above and beyond, each restaurant in this list will make your travel worthwhile.

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