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
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
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
Quincy Market
Want to try traditional Boston and New England cuisine? The Food Hall at Quincy Market offers traditional fare (plus modern faves) . . More
More about Dining in Boston
- Cheap Eats in Boston - Insider's tips about where to find great food at affordable prices in Boston
- Boston Dinner Cruises - Combine gourmet dining with sightseeing tours around the Harbor on these luxury cruise boats
- Boston Wine Tasting Festivals - Winter and early spring bring two wine (and dine) events to the city
- Dine Out Boston - Twice each year, the city's top restaurants go on sale
- Dine Out Boston Reservation Strategies - Want to snag Dine Out reservations at the city's top restaurants? Find out how ...
- Boston Food Truck Locations - Where to find these popular kitchens on wheels
- How to Steam a Lobster - In case you want to dine on lobster at home
- How to Boil a Lobster - Another way to prepare this popular treat at home
- Cookbooks by Top Boston Chefs - Find out how to prepare a taste of Boston at home
