Boston, Suffolk County, MA

Places to go in Boston

40 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

75 Chestnut

Food & Drink

75 Chestnut

Beacon Hill haunt serving a variety of simple American dishes in quaint quarters with a rustic bar.

75 Chestnut St, Boston, MA 02108, USA

Back Deck

Food & Drink

Back Deck

Casual bar with American eats including charcoal-grilled meats & brunch amid retro lawn furniture.

2 West St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Beehive Restaurant

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Beehive Restaurant

International cuisine, creative cocktails, and live music in a happening brick-line venue.

541 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Boston Sail Loft

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Boston Sail Loft

Waterside maritime mainstay with floor-to-ceiling windows & seafood staples, plus bar scene.

80 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Bostonia Public House

Food & Drink

Bostonia Public House

New England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.

131 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay

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Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay

Destination for quirky New Orleans-inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge.

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Caffè dello Sport

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Caffè dello Sport

Relaxed espresso bar with salads, sandwiches & Italian sweets, plus televised soccer games.

308 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Caffe Vittoria

Food & Drink

Caffe Vittoria

Celebrated traditional Italian cafe with vintage decor, 4 floors, 3 bars & coffee.

290-296 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Carmelina's

Food & Drink

Carmelina's

Open-air restaurant offers hearty portions of classic Italian dishes that come with a modern flair.

307 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, USA

Central Perk Coffee Co

Food & Drink

Central Perk Coffee Co

205 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Chart House

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Chart House

High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.

60 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Chinatown - Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar

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Chinatown - Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar

Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

665 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Contessa Boston

Food & Drink

Contessa Boston

Italian-inspired cuisine, brunch, and wine offered in an opulent rooftop restaurant with city views.

Rooftop, 3 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Coquette

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Coquette

450 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Dorchester Brewing Company

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Dorchester Brewing Company

20 draft lines pouring pints of housemade suds plus facilities available to outside craft brewers.

1250 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02125, USA

Earls Kitchen + Bar

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Earls Kitchen + Bar

Sleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers.

800 Boylston St Unit 107, Boston, MA 02199, USA

Fox & The Knife

Food & Drink

Fox & The Knife

A menu focused on rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting with bar seating.

28 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127, USA

George Howell Coffee

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George Howell Coffee

505 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Gracenote Coffee Boston

Food & Drink

Gracenote Coffee Boston

Tiny gourmet espresso bar from a local coffee roaster serving nitrogen cold brews & more.

108 Lincoln St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Grill 23 & Bar

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Grill 23 & Bar

Classy chophouse presenting surf 'n' turf classics & an ample wine selection in ornate rooms.

161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

In House Cafe

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In House Cafe

132 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135, USA

Joe’s on Newbury

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Joe’s on Newbury

Relaxed bar & grill chain offering a varied American pub-food menu, along with kids' meals.

181 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

Food & Drink

Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

Specializing in upmarket seafood, this contemporary chain also serves steaks & cocktails.

270 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA

Loretta's Last Call

Food & Drink

Loretta's Last Call

Southern dishes like fried chicken & catfish with a side of live country music in roadhouse digs.

1 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215, USA