Boston Restaurants

Boston restaurants offer up memorable food as varied as the city's rich history.  Featuring the best local and New England ingredients and a mix of flavors from around the world, our talented chefs serve up something for every taste and budget. 

With almost 3,000 Boston restaurants - many of them chef-owned - to choose from, you'll find wonderful places to dine in every neighborhood in the city.

So where should you dine, especially if you're a visitor to Boston and not familiar with all the options?

To show you all the choises, our recommendations show restaurants by location, by favorite type of cuisine, and by special categories such as historic taverns and sports bars.

Boston Restaurants by City Neighborhood

Theatre District

The 15 best places to dine before or after your show . . . More

Fenway

Fun restaurants close to Fenway Park and nightlife ... More

Seaport (South Boston Waterfront)

You'll love the Boston Harbor views and wonderful food at these lively Seaport restaurants . . . More

Fort Point (South Boston Waterfront)

Find the top chef-owned restaurants in this trendy art-filled neighborhood . . . More

5 Fun Chinatown Restaurants

5 Chinatown restaurants where you'll love the food as well as the fun ambiance   . . . More

Where to Go for Dim Sum

Best places to enjoy dim sum (i.e., Chinese brunch) in Chinatown  . . . More

Back Bay Restaurants

This super-fashionable neighborhood offers a vast array of excellent places to dine   . . . More

Outdoor Dining in Back Bay

Find the best places for patio dining along Newbury Street  . . . More

South End Restaurants

With the highest percentage of chef-owned restaurants in the city, the South End offers an eclectic mix of excellent dining   . . . More

Top of the Hub

Spectacular views and excellent cuisine make this elegant restaurant high above the city a standout  . . . More

Sports, Irish, & Music Bars near Fenway

Enjoy big screens, a bit of Ireland, live music, and plenty of fun at these bars near Fenway Park   . . . More

Favorite Bars near TD Garden

Our top picks for rollicking sports bars, dance clubs, & Irish pubs near the Garden  . . . More

Boston Restaurants by Cuisine

Italian

Where to dine on mouth-watering Italian food in Boston . . . More

French

Sample Boston's best French cuisine ... More

Seafood

Where to enjoy the freshest seafood in Boston - lobster, clams, shrimp, swordfish, and more! . . . More

How to Eat a Lobster 

Don't miss our tips on how to eat a lobster without making a huge mess . . . More

Thanksgiving Dinner

Where to enjoy Thanksgiving dinners & buffets - plus a few alternatives  . . . More

Boston Steakhouses

Where to find the best beef in Boston   . . . More

Irish Pubs in Boston

Indulge in Irish cuisine, Guinness, and cheer in these corners of Ireland in Boston  . . . More

Food Trucks

Where to find the best food truck cuisine in the city  . . . More

Shore Food in Boston

The Barking Crab is as close as you'll get to a clam shack or lobster shack in Boston   . . . More

How to Make Your Own Lobster Roll

Love Boston's lobster rolls?  Here's how to make your own (it's easy!) and dine in   . . . More

Historic Places to Dine & Drink

Union Oyster House

Almost 200 years old and serving up the freshest seafood, this historic restaurant near Faneuil Markeplace boasts one of the city's best oyster bars . . . More

Historic Boston Bars

Follow in the footsteps of history when you raise your glass in these favorite Revolutionary War-era watering holes . . . More

Jacob Wirth

Dating back to 1868, this fun German restaurant in the Theatre District serves traditional and contemporary favorites . . . More

Durgin Park 

Want to try traditional Boston and New England cuisine?  This Faneuil Marketplace restaurant has been serving it since 1827 . . . More