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- LlauraGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing host and waitress! Both were very friendly and accommodatingMore infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay•4.5
- JJacobGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoBeautiful restaurant. Friendly and knowledgable service. Amazing food. Wonderfully slow paced tasting menu and wine pairing made for a near perfect Christmas dinner. Overall I highly recommended for that special occasion.More infoBistro du MidiPrice: Expensive• French• Back Bay•4.7
- NNinaGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food and service. Table was small for our plates but waiter did great serving and moving things aroundMore infoGrill 23 & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Back Bay•4.8
- MMegGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoFantastic. Ate at our own pace, everything was delicious, cocktails and wine included. Service was great, not intrusive, have what we wanted when we wanted it. Loved it, will be back soon.More infoTerra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay•4.3
- PPaulGreater Boston •10 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic first visit, will try very hard to come back soon (live about an hour away). Every bit of food hit the right note, chicken was crispy, hot and perfectly seasoned, drinks were varied and well made. Mac and cheese with brisket is a must ! Service was extremely courteous and attentive.More infoButtermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Back Bay•4.6
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Boston offers a patchwork of cultures and boasts one of the best and most eclectic restaurant scenes in the country. From the South End’s ethnic mom-and-pops to The Theater District’s fine-dining, delicious possibilities abound. Seafood restaurants populate every corner of the city, and each offers their own spin on Boston’s iconic clam chowder. Crumble in some oyster crackers and scrape the bottom of your bowl because it’s almost time for the lobster. Be sure not to skimp on the warm butter. How about some Italian? Explore the narrow streets of Boston’s North End. This vibrant neighborhood is home to dozens of family-owned eateries serving authentic Italian-American food. Regardless of your budget, you’ll find something in Boston to satisfy any culinary whim.
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