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4.7
Exceptional(864)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Charlestown
Booked 76 times today
Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.
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4.6
Exceptional(7183)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 70 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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4.3
Awesome(539)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Crossing
Booked 61 times today
Restaurant & sports bar serving American fare in a contemporary, multilevel space.Named for the iconic championship team banners raised into the rafters throughout history, Banners Kitchen & Tap is located in the thick of Boston sports, on the former site of the Boston Garden, adjacent to the TD Garden and North Station at The Hub on Causeway.Banners Kitchen & Tap is an immersive restaurant and bar featuring upscale tavern cuisine as well as classic game-day menu staples, healthy alternatives, a children’s menu, and many other unique offerings for lunch & dinnerBanners boasts the biggest in-restaurant LED TV screen on the East Coast, Blades & Boards VIP dining room, and Banners Kitchen & Tap Topgolf Swing Suite.
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4.7
Exceptional(5107)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 12 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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4.8
Exceptional(2426)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Fort Point Channel
Booked 91 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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4.1
Excellent(80)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Faneuil Hall
Booked 35 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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4.8
Exceptional(1822)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 21 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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4.8
Exceptional(197)
Price: Expensive
• Speakeasy • Leather District
Booked 16 times today
Offsuit is an intimate cocktail bar. We want everyone to enjoy the Offsuit experience; so visits are limited to 90 minutes. Reservations are only available for 7 days into the future.
A photo of Monument Restaurant & Tavern restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(165)
Price: Moderate
• American • Charlestown
Booked 57 times today
Welcome to MonumentMonument Restaurant & Tavern, a Charlestown staple, is a lively home base for guests to enjoy creative comfort food, rotating craft beer, a thoughtful wine list, and inventive, refreshing cocktails. As Charlestown’s neighborhood spot, Monument boasts a warm, rustic dining room and bar, a seasonal sidewalk patio, and takeout and delivery options seven days a week.The rustic yet chic interior complements their menu of the same caliber. Wood-fired pizza, lemon-rosemary chicken wings, kung pao Brussels sprouts, and gnocchi bolognese are just a few of the favorite options. Not to mention, our weekend brunch is a hit with Bostonians near and far, with featuring lemon and poppyseed buttermilk pancakes and our signature "Cinnamon Toast Brunch" cocktail.Monument serves brunch, lunch, dinner and is open late and has a lengthy draught beer, cocktail and wine menu.
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4.3
Awesome(1904)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Seaport
Booked 30 times today
Originally opened in 2010 as the first authentic Artisan Italian restaurant in Salem, NH, Tuscan Kitchen is now one of the most beloved restaurants in New England. Founder Joe Faro, the son of Sicilian immigrants, had the vision to share his love for Italian heritage with his guests. Tuscan Kitchen has locations in Salem, New Hampshire, Burlington and Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • Mar
    Mexico City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Best burguer ever! Exquisite! The server was super nice and the music great too we arrived at 8:45pm it was perfect the music started around 9:15pm The tuna tartar is also good, and the mezcal drink was my favorite!
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    BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
    4.6
  • Gerardo
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Incredible experience! Food was outstanding and the service impeccable - We celebrated our 20th anniversary and the entire staff went above and beyond.
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    DeuxavePrice: Very Expensive• French• Back Bay
    4.7
  • franny
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Delicious food and easy parking and pretty decor. It was much more lively than last time -- but I came during Iftar!
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    The Helmand RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Cambridge
    4.7
  • Gabrielle
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great appetizers, salads and desert. Ambiance and service were fantastic.
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    PrimaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Charlestown
    4.7
  • Kim
    Greater Boston •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    Mex Taqueria & Bar is literally located in Technology Square area of Cambridge, MA where I grew up. Nice to finally see this area of Cambridge growing and thriving with eateries, restaurants, and more. It's been a very long time coming! The ambience at MT&B was wonderful. We booked our reservation for Valentine's Day, and was very surprised to be seated within 10 mins especially on a very busy evening. We were seated on the 3rd floor where we got to enjoy the views of the city in an intimate setting. Our waiter (soooo sorry I forgot his name) was knowledgeable, friendly and very accommodating with the questions we had, recommendations, and he checked in on us at perfect times to ensure we were okay. The food was delicious! The Esquite Street Corn was amazing, the Al Pastor tacos were yummy... and I absolutely LOVED the Mex Pina Colada. I had ordered the watermelon strawberry margarita first but didn't like but my daughter rather enjoyed. Our waiter was very accommodating -- and I can say, I have never had a pina colada like this one before... and it was PINK! Hats off the the chef, the waitstaff and the bartender. We really enjoyed our dining experience at Mex Taqueria & Bar and will definitely return again soon. We look forward to dining outside in the summer on your roof top. ( M )
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    Mex Taqueria & BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
    4.5

Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Downtown Crossing

Discover the best "Worth the Drive" dining experiences in Boston's vibrant Downtown Crossing area within Greater Boston. This sought-after locale boasts a diverse array of restaurants that promise not only exceptional cuisine but also a memorable ambiance that justifies any travel distance. Whether you're in the mood for innovative craft cocktails, expertly prepared steaks, or house-made specialties, these eateries stand out for their commitment to quality and service. Culinary enthusiasts and casual diners alike will find these restaurants to be perfect spots for both special occasions and everyday outings. The dining scene in Downtown Crossing reflects a modern, urban atmosphere with a unique blend of culinary styles, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers. Each restaurant in this area provides a distinct experience, emphasizing a fusion of tradition and contemporary tastes. Choosing any of these restaurants guarantees a meal that is not only worth the drive but also enhances your culinary journey in Boston.

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