Boston Restaurants

Aquitaine Bar à Vin Bistrot has established itself as the premier French Bistro in the South End. Inspired by Parisian neighborhood bistros, award-winning Aquitaine offers an authentic French dining experience. Executive Chef/Owner Seth Woods has forged a path in the Boston restaurant scene for innovative, yet traditional French cuisine. Aquitaine's ambiance echoes the cutting-edge sophistication of a modern Parisian Bistro. Aquitaine's wine program is ambitious in both pricing and structure.

'This spacious, romantic eatery pairs contemporary Italian cuisine with great views of Boston's historic North End. Bacco's first floor is home to a beautiful mahogany and granite bar where patrons drink from an extensive wine list and catch sports highlights on one of two flat-screen TVs. The restaurant's French doors are open during warmer months, allowing guests to feel like part of the action along Salem Street.

Raised mahogany paneling, banquette seating, mosaic tile flooring, etched glass, discrete mirrors and a large fireplace help to create a refined and comfortable bistro environment on Charles Street in Beacon Hill. A true urban neighborhood venue, The Beacon Hill Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. While breakfast and lunch have an American/International flavor, at dinner the accent is decidedly French.

The Colonnade Boston Hotel is home to Boston's most authentic brasserie, Brasserie JO. Under the culinary direction of world-renowned Chef Jean Joho, owner of the acclaimed Everest and the Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Las Vegas, Brasserie JO has the style and cuisine of classic brasseries throughout France. Chef Joho's menu offers a variety of light snacks and full meals, with highlights including Uncle Hansi's Onion Tart, Hanger Steak, Pomme Frites, Coq au Vin, Croque Monsieur, and classic desserts like Profiteroles covered in Homemade Chocolate Sauce and the Crème Brûlée, of course.

Nestled among the grand masters of art and design in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Bravo Restaurant stirs your senses with its seasonally inspired Progressive American Cuisine. The sophisticated dining experience is enhanced by impeccable service; a warm luxurious room and a wine list for those who truly appreciate something unique. Bravo itself is a work of art with bold colors and clean lines created by famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz.

You are cordially invited to join us for an evening or afternoon of relaxed elegance and exceptional cuisine. Our impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as our award-winning wine list of more than 5,000 bottles awakens your inner sommelier. And as our gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need, you'll experience firsthand why the American Culinary Federation recently bestowed upon us their "Achievement of Excellence Award."

An incredible landmark location on Boston's Long Wharf, Chart House is situated in the Gardiner Building – the restored 18th-century offices of American Patriot John Hancock. Combine the extraordinary setting with outstanding cuisine & it's not hard to see why the restaurant is a longtime favorite. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal dining experience. With 27 historic, waterfront & showcase locations across the U.S., Chart House offers spectacular views & exceptional service that you're sure to enjoy.

Co-Owners Brian Piccini and Executive Chef Christopher Coombs are excited to announce the opening of their newest venture, the highly anticipated Deuxave, Restaurant & Bar in Boston's Back Bay. The inspiration behind the restaurant's American Nouveau Cuisine is seasonality, with a focus on working with the finest farms and purveyors, sourcing out the freshest, local ingredients and amplifying their magnificence. The cuisine is strongly rooted in the nouvelle techniques of contemporary French cuisine, married with the splendor of American ingredients in a refined, but casual setting.

Tucked just below street level on Beacon Hill's picturesque brownstone-lined Charles Street, the Hungry I is charming and intimate. Although small, it is quite cozy and very romantic. This restored 1840's brownstone has three small dining rooms complete with fireplaces and polished antiques. The mood lighting is from the glow of the candles on every table. It has been said that there have been more wedding proposals here than anywhere in the city.

KO Prime is a modern, creative interpretation of a traditional steakhouse with a focus on fine quality meats and outstanding seafood preparations created by consulting Chef Ken Oringer. Chef Ken has created a diverse and approachable menu made up of juicy steaks featuring Wagyu, Kobe and grass-fed beef and fresh and inventive seafood entrees in addition to variations on raw fish. An extensive wine list and a selection of "not-your-average" sides compliment each dish and are influenced daily by the best ingredients from local farmers.

The signature dish at Legal Sea Foods – really fresh fish. We know shopping induces hunger. Our restaurant is located on the upper level of Copley Place, with direct indoor access to both the Westin and Marriott hotels as well as to the Prudential Center. Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Boston's historic South End. Legal Sea Foods has long proven that a consistent, high quality dining experience never goes out of style. With over 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish available throughout the year as well as an award-winning wine list, there's no doubt why legions of fans have fallen hook, line and sinker.

Located at the W Boston in the heart of the theatre district on Stuart Street, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Market concept of the "hotel as a home" extends to the restaurant as a casual family kitchen. Inspired by the casual, simple elegance of the setting, Jean-Georges has created a relaxed menu that emphasizes fresh, locally produced ingredients. Emphasizing comfort and creativity, the menu reinvents classic dishes with eclectic flair, allowing guests to try new flavor combinations and explore spices from other regions, all while remaining close to home.

Menton, Chef Barbara Lynch's much-anticipated Fort Point fine dining restaurant, is the final concept to complete her Fort Point trifecta and joins neighbors Sportello and Drink. Located in FP3, the AIA award-winning luxury condominium complex, Menton radiates an understated elegance and offers several beautiful spaces to dine including the 60-seat dining room, a 12-seat Chef's Table, and the 45-seat private dining room.

Meritage offers fresh, seasonal cuisine impeccably matched to the primary characteristics of wine. Large & small plates are offered for each item on the menu & matched with complimentary wine flavors. Meritage is the culmination of Chef Daniel Bruce's 20 years as chef for the Boston Wine Festival where he pairs more than 200 dishes each year with outstanding wines from around the world.

Featuring American cuisine with a focus on steak and New England seafood, the award-winning Oak Room is one of Boston's dining landmarks. Rich fabrics and draperies complement the dark wood paneling, mirrored walls, and a 30-foot ceiling creating a club-like atmosphere. Guests dine in sumptuous banquettes, creating a feeling of intimacy, yet allowing the buzz of conversation in the room to create a vibrancy to the experience.

As sleek as a 1930s ocean liner, yet as relaxed as a dinner on the shore, the Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy Ultra-Fresh seafood, flown in daily from around the world. Sip a Sidecar in the lounge, sidle up to the oyster bar, or kick back in a horseshoe booth before diving into a sea of Ultra-Fresh fish, including steak-cut Alaskan halibut, seasonal favorites like fresh Copper River salmon or hard-to-find delicacies like true Dover sole or bluefin tuna.

Oishii Boston located in the South End SOWA district, the most artistic area in Boston. Oishii Boston is devoted to provide the most wonderful dining experience to every customer. Chef Ting San is dedicated to combine every dish with the freshest ingredients and creativity, to transform a dish into a work of art. We want our customers to have a fabulous dining experience for all occasions. We serve the most delicate wine and sake in our contemporary Tokyo style lounge. The dining room is elegantly decorated for a comfortable atmosphere to complement a magnificent meal.

Smith & Wollensky steakhouse in Boston offers one of the most unique dining atmospheres in the United States, complete with several areas for private dining. The prominent stone and brick medieval structure was constructed in 1891 and originally served as the headquarters for the First Corps of Cadets. The building has been on the National Historic Register since 1973. The first floor gunroom, social hall, and museum floor have been converted to the main dining room. An impressive fourth floor Banquet Hall makes the restaurant one of Boston's top destinations for large gatherings.

A true gem among all those rhinestones in the North End, this rustic but cozy trattoria with stucco walls and beamed ceilings specializes in creative interpretations of Italian classics. Behind Terramia's pane-windowed storefront on Salem Street is a busy 39-seat trattoria decked out in linens, candlelight and paintings of the Italian countryside. Like the cuisine here, the atmosphere is elegant yet understated. Since opening in 1993, Terramia has aimed to convince North End diners that there was always more to Italian food than red sauce. Over the Years, the inventive and beloved restaurant has done a great deal of convincing.

Boasting impressive views of the city skyline, Top of the Hub is the ultimate romantic dining experience. Its attentive service, spectacular ambiance, and exceptional cuisine have made it a longstanding favorite restaurant among locals and tourists alike. Its tempting menu is a showcase for the exquisite creations of Executive Chef Mark J. Porcaro and his culinary team. Top of the Hub's full service, 145-seat, white table cloth restaurant and 190-seat lounge serves lunch, dinner, late dinner, Sunday brunch, and private functions.

Turner Fisheries, is conveniently located in Boston's historic Back Bay. Voted Boston's "Best Clam Chowder," by Boston Magazine and awarded " Best Seafood Restaurant" by Boston's People's Choice Awards, Executive Chef Chris Masco takes pride in delivering fresh, creative and classic seafood creations daily. The restaurant itself boasts seven-foot high French Café windows that overlook Copley square, and includes Italian terrazzo tiled floors, Hollywood-style banquettes, and floor-to-ceiling mahogany paneling.

Umbria Prime, located at 295 Franklin Street, is situated in the heart of Boston's Financial District, just steps away from the waterfront. With an ambience mirroring that of an Italian Villa, the restaurant, surrounded by rustic brick walls, Italian marble and hardwood floors offer a romantic dinner setting and an inviting atmosphere for cocktails. Umbria Prime specializes in traditional steakhouse fare including corn-fed, 21-day dry-aged beef, chops and fresh seafood as well as artisan Umbrian pastas. Diners can also enjoy a large selection of Californian and Italian wines.

The UpStairs Soirée Dining Room, reminiscent of a glowing and colorful jewel-box-like supper club, is lit with the flicker of working fireplaces at each end of the room. This main dining room is clearly an heir to the celebratory dining room at Upstairs at the Pudding and serves a Executive Chef Steve Brand's fine dining menu that is both artisanal and sexy-with seasonal and local ingredients beautifully prepared and served.