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1. Ostra
4.9
Exceptional(4513)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 44 times today
Situated in Boston's vibrant Back Bay neighborhood, One Charles Street South is home to a modern Mediterranean eatery known as Ostra. Led by Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano and Executive Chef Mitchell Randall, our restaurant draws inspiration from the abundant seafood offerings of both local New England waters and the coastal regions of Europe. With a strong emphasis on specialty seafood sourced from the Mediterranean and various parts of the United States, our culinary creations showcase the natural essence and delightful flavors of each dish through their light preparation.
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2. The Hourly Oyster House
4.7
Exceptional(1422)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Cambridge
Booked 25 times today
The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine. With a focus on seafood, The Hourly serves up New England classics in a dynamic and airy space.
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3. Marseille
4.2
Awesome(399)
Price: Expensive
• French • South End
Booked 24 times today
Modern French Cuisine Our offerings are influenced by the Mediterranean Basin's exotic flavors and diverse cultures, including Southern France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, North Africa, and Spain. Marseille is at the epicenter of it all.Chef Samuel Aizier created a menu with flavors inspired by the sea, mountains, and the region's colorful fruits and vegetables. He creates pictorial dishes playing with textures and bold contrasts with flavors that bring a new meaning to fine dining in Boston. We offer free validated parking in the adjacent lot for up to four hours.
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4. Nash Bar & Stage
4.1
Excellent(333)
Price: Moderate
• American • Beacon Hill
Booked 9 times today
Nash Bar & Stage is a restaurant & bar that brings a little bit of Nashville to Boston; serving up Southern-style vittles alongside live music. Nash is the most recent restaurant under the umbrellas of the Buttermilk & Bourbon Group & partner Chef Jason Santos. We are located in Boston's famous theatre district right across from the Wang & Wilbur theaters! We have two floors that host live music, line dancing & Nashville style songwriter circles. Our atmosphere is high energy, casual with a fun country vibe & features the amazing food Chef Santos is renowned for.
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5. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston
4.6
Exceptional(4243)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District
Booked 8 times today
The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.
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6. Harvest
4.6
Exceptional(5192)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 54 times today
A steady Harvard Square presence for almost 50 years, Harvest embodies the ever-evolving spirit of Cambridge and deep respect for culinary tradition. Our seasonal menus marry the innovation of contemporary cooking with a timeless respect for American culinary traditions and an emphasis on local farmers and purveyors. Our spacious bar, fireside dining, and hidden gem of a patio each offer a welcome reprieve from the fast-paced world happening just outside our doors.Serving Lunch, Dinner, and Saturday/Sunday Brunch with seating on our seasonal outdoor Garden Terrace. We highly recommend making a reservation; outside tables are available weather permitting and may be requested but cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Harvest offers Private Dining from 15 to 60 people. Sit-down lunches, dinners, and receptions are just some of the Private Functions Harvest can provide.
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7. Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing
4.6
Exceptional(1118)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Crossing
Booked 25 times today
Boston Chops Downtown is a casual, yet refined twist on the classic American steakhouse. Impeccable service and top quality nose-to-tail dining combine in a modern, urban atmosphere.
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8. STK - Boston
4.3
Awesome(1124)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Back Bay
Booked 40 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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9. Back Deck
4.2
Awesome(1970)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Crossing
Booked 11 times today
Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Back Deck brings the outdoors inside with details like exterior carriage lighting and glazed brick in the dining room and an open kitchen that invites guests to watch the flame-licked fun. Back serves polished takes on cookout classics as well as dishes cooked over an open flame at homes across the globe. Almost all of the menu is grilled on three hardwood charcoal grills hand-picked to accommodate many differing options.
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10. Artisan Bistro
4.5
Awesome(1106)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Theater District
Booked 13 times today
Artisan Bistro is a modern and inviting dining room dressed in rich dark and light woods with elegant European design elements. Accents of black, off-white, cognac, blues and warm grays echo a classic bistro look and feel. Crafted wood wainscoting throughout the room and soft ambient lighting from above highlight the white-washed, wood floors to further enhance the bistro-like setting. New stitched-leather booth seating lines the dramatic floor to ceiling wall of windows overlooking Avery Street and two high-top u-shaped booths frame the space on either end. Additional cluster seating is intimate and close, allowing for easy conversation and lively exchange. Artisan Bistro features fresh, local seasonal dishes that present artisanal cooking in an approachable way.

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  • Amyvip
    Greater Boston •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our server Kevin was FANTASTIC. He was incredibly passionate about the menu and the drinks. He tried to make us happy and the dinner was so special, as we were celebrating my friend's 50th birthday. The other touches like the birthday menu and the birthday card from the restaurant really helped as well. Thank you so much for a great experience!
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    Oceanaire Seafood Room - BostonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District
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    4.6
  • John
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was our first visit at Ostra. We celebrated our niece's birthday. Thank you for the lovely touch of placing a hand written birthday wish on the table. Our server Christopher and his colleagues were wonderfully attentive but also allowed us to pace through our dinner in a relaxed manner. We enjoyed the gnocci with lobster. The arugula salad (a special last night). We enjoyed the monkfish entree and also enjoyed the oven roasted branzino. We also ordered the shishito peppers and the delicious side of mushrooms. We ordered a chocolate torte in advance of the meal as a mini birthday cake. Thank you for a lovely evening.
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    OstraPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Back Bay
    •
    4.9
  • Nickvip
    Greater Boston •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Enjoyable evening with good food and good service.
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    MarseillePrice: Expensive• French• South End
    •
    4.2
  • Alison
    Adelaide •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We came for dinner and they had live music. The staff was so wonderful! We were running late from traffic and the hostess was so kind to us and assured me they’d hold our reservation. The food and drinks were quick and delicious. We’ll be back thank you!
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    Nash Bar & StagePrice: Moderate• American• Beacon Hill
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    4.1
  • Joe
    Cincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 18 Nov 2024
    Had a lovely meal and experience last night at The Hourly. Tasty oysters, creamy rich lobster bisque, wonderful brussels, etc. And the prices aren't terrible for Cambridge. We've recommended to others.
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    The Hourly Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cambridge
    •
    4.7

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