American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston

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Brenda Haryslak

Jacqueline Boccard

Kelly Cianflone (SCKY ART)

Spyce Food Co.

"Quick self-help service. Order on screen. Everything was customizable for my bowl, so it is somewhat friendly to food intolerances and I was mostly..."

Mabel Zhang

"A robot cooks your food, and it tastes great too! Very busy at lunchtime, with good reason. Menu is a short list of customizable stir-fry bowls and..."

Rebecca J

"Love the concept...first time eating from robotic machines. Food was fresh, delicious, good portion and we thoroughly enjoyed watching ther cooking..."

Monica Sansi

"Fantastic concept! Quick executed and fresh food at a reasonable price. Considering the area, I was shocked to find a meal for under $8. We ordered..."

Jeff D

"Food taste: 9/10 Customizable bowl options. It’s very interesting how the food is prepared. Friendly staff. I went with my family. We tasted all..."

Kiran Shettar

"The food was amazing and the staff was friendly and helpful. All of the bowls are only $7.50 so very reasonably priced. The concept is really..."

Matt Quinn

"Flawless. That's the word that comes to mind. From ordering to getting your food to leaving it is all perfect. The price is very reasonable, the..."

Ignacio Cetrangolo

"Loved the food here!! It was so flavorful and tasty. There are plenty of options here if you're vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free. I loved the..."

Elizabeth A

"Could this be the perfect lunch/quick meal spot? Well the food tastes great, is affordable, healthy, fast, filling, and creative but not in a..."

Johnny Amarantos

"The food is really good! We were there and ordered 3 different bowls and we loved all, great flavor, quick service and awesome price. The robot..."

Oscar Tobon

"This place has got fantastic food at an unbeatable price for the middle of Boston. I had the Korean bowl, which had a great variety of vegetables and..."

Arno Rockler

"I went there to get lunch with friends, as you walked into the store, everything was self service even ordering your own food. Since it was my first..."

Mary Dutczak

"Great deal!! In only a couple of minutes, you have a customized bowl for $7.5. Nice is small and cozy, people are nice and this is not a detour from..."

P. F.

"For $7.50 I can guarentee as of this writing you are not going to get a more unique food experience. The entire ordering and cooking process up to..."

Cody

"What an experience! You order food on a tablet, and watch as robots cook the meal in spinning pots. One of the co-founders was there, asking if I had..."

Daniel Wang

"Tasty food, quick service, friendly staff, a little overpriced for the portions given but the quality of food is great. What I loved the most is how..."

A S

"A modern fast food pace! Order at a Kiosk, food is prepared by robots/automated and flipped into a bowl, then a person adds other toppings...."

Krishna Boppana

"This little place is great!!! Robotic machinery makes each dish so it's consistently proportioned and amazing. There are multiple kiosks to place..."

Rosa Galloway

Red's Best

Wheelchair Accessible

"They have an excellent lobster roll here. It might seem expensive but I’d deem the price worth it as you get a pretty full serving of lobster meat..."

Angus Chang

"Fish sandwich was fantastic. Huge portion of perfectly fried cod. Cornichon tartar sauce on the buttery roll was the perfect compliment. Will..."

Matt Marcella

"Best fried fish in Boston, hands down. Love the haddock sandwich and fish & chips. (Skip the lines and get your oysters here,..."

Lucas Reckling

"Was trying to decide on a place to get fish and chips, and didn’t really feel like going to a sit down restaurant. The price here was great..."

Fiona Pan

"Hands down the best fish market in Boston! All the fish and seafood are from local small-boat fishermen/women. The Lobster Bisque is amazing, and the..."

Matthew Shea

"Absolutely delicious!!!! I just can’t go wrong with them….. Super fresh, super friendly, and always leaves me feeling great!!!! Definitely a must..."

Avery Perry

"I placed an order of the fish tacos and a blueberry soda🫐the fish tacos were absolutely delicious, very filling and fish was amazingly cooked. I..."

Daniella Mendoza

"Amazing Salmon Hamburger and soup, great, I love this..."

A Janna

"The fresh oysters were great! I also really loved the blueberry..."

Jenny

"Lobster Roll was solid. The sweet buttered bread was heavenly. Workers were cordial. The clam chowder was good. Same price as other areas of..."

Mateo

Symphony Cafe

"Amazing food and service. There are stations for soup, cheese, fruits, dinner rolls, salads, entrees, sides, and desserts. Hot tea and coffee are..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"My wife & I, hospitality pros, especially enjoyed dinner a few weeks back before / during the Pops & Queen Latifah. We ordinarily would have sought..."

John Lawrence

"It's a really nice place and food was..."

Anam Shahab 19MTAEPF004

"Everything about this place is wonderful. We had a delicious pre-concert..."

Sylvia Howe

"Great place good things to have good staff kind..."

Diane Kaufman

Susan Sloan

Harvard Club Of Boston

"The Harvard Club was a perfect place to land for the Boston Marathon, 2018. The staff was great. Our room was spacious and comfortable. I'll be..."

Barb Benevento Eisner

"My wife and I were guests at The Harvard Club and enjoyed the entire experience. Our server, Brian, was cordial and extremely informative relative..."

Tom Mortimer

"The Harvard Club provides a memorable evening with amazing food and world class..."

Rosemary Mitchell Henderson

"It’s very pretty on the inside, very cool to walk around and see so much history. Also it’s very House Gryffindor-like vibes...."

Yev Chornenkyy

"The Harvard Club is an absolutely incredible place to host a wedding! The getting ready spaces are spacious enough for any sized wedding party, the..."

Lena Mirisola

"The Harvard Club is an absolutely incredible place to host a wedding! The getting ready spaces are spacious enough for any sized wedding party, the..."

Lena Mirisola

"When you are in here, you are in for a great meal! The ambience is cozy and the wood panel decor gives a traditional New England..."

Jimmy999 X

"Beautiful architecture and delicious food! I visited the Harvard Club of Boston for an event, and it was well-staffed, ran on-schedule, and the food..."

Flora Su

"Excellent impeccably dressed helpful staff- friendly and efficient. Food was served promptly and the entire menu delicious. (I did chuckle that the..."

J.S Hakkarainen

"Recently had a group dinner at this beautiful venue. Our dinner was held in the wine cellar room which provided a good privacy for the group...."

Jea Kim

"Harvard Club of Boston was an epic venue for our Ed School cocktail networking event. The building and Harvard name are not subtle, but you are not..."

Drew Edwards

"Participated in a provider retreat here and the team was amazing! From assisting with coordination and providing needed information so that we could..."

Natasha Richards

"It's a great place if you're a member or have a friend who's willing to get you in. Rooms are big and comfortable. Not cheap, by any means, but a..."

Ross Thomson

Publico Street Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Let me start out with a hearty congratulations to Teodora, Theo, and Jairo on their vision, design and aesthetics for a spot unlike anything else in..."

Vijay Daryanani

"Chef Keenan Langlois was rolling out great dishes one after the other ... bar was busy but still easy to get a pre meal drink ... wait staff was..."

Mike Brazis

"Awesome food. Great ambiance. Superior service. What more could you ask for? I would definitely recommend this for anyone living in Boston or just..."

Adam Lawless

"The design is very impressive, from the patio to the private dining room. So tastefully creative and thought out. We tasted the ceviche, crepes,..."

Antonio Santino Franco

"Lively new spot in Southie that will be sure to turn heads! My wife and I visited the new Publico during its opening weekend and they hit the ground..."

Mike Bouche

"Thank you Publico. Great staff and wonderful food at great prices. You won’t believe how beautiful the space until you dine here. Will definitely..."

Wayne Goldstein

"Top notch food. Every dish out did the first one. The drink menu was fabulous. The Bumbu Rum is a must try, along with the Cloud Chaser..."

Matt McCarthy

"Publico has something that no one else does in Southie! The feel and the food makes you feel like you are somewhere on the west coast! We cannot wait..."

Will Collins

"This much anticipated new restaurant lives up to the hype. Great food, good drinks and a by far the coolest outdoor space in Southie. Can't wait to..."

Liz Marotta

"AWESOME new spot with one of the coolest outdoor spaces with fire pits and TVs. The food and drink were both amazing. I'll be a regular for sure..."

Joanna Gingold

"The food is spectacular, the atomosphere is warm and welcoming, and the vibe is something you won’t find anywhere else in the..."

Steve Fisk

"The vibe, the music, and the drinks were evereeethang! If you love to take cute pictures of your food and drinks this is the right place for you! I..."

Jaide Thomas

"South Boston's best spot with a new Ski Lodge pop up for friends or date night, is Publico Boston . #southboston They bring the ambiance and..."

Vincent Errichetti (Taste of Massachusetts)

"Fun place for a night out but also a great spot to have Brunch or Dinner! The food is good and the drinks are delicious! It can get very busy on..."

Hannah R

"This place has a distinct Spanish (Spain not Mexico) influence. First picture is of "The board room" appetizer. Prosciutto was excellent and I liked..."

Gregory Venditto

"A MUST GO PLACE!!! I love this place. I have lunch twice a week here. The food is incredible and the staff are the best. They make an amazing..."

Ryan Anderson

"We had our holiday party on December 2. Tina was amazing from the planning phase to executing our event. Alex was our host through the night and she..."

Edgar Valencia

"We went there for brunch to celebrate a birthda, a group of 18 undecided women🤦🏾‍♀️ We had a good time, the food was great and the..."

MS B

"We celebrated a Bridal Shower at Publico on June 4th, 2022 and I wanted to share how fabulous the experience was. From the moment I walked into the..."

Clash Pr

"Our table enjoyed everything we got this past Thursday. We especially loved the espresso martinis and the donut desert. It does get loud later in the..."

Jason Kimball

"This is a gem in south Boston. We went for an early dinner tonight. Started with the grilled octopus as an appetizer. It was perfectly smoked with..."

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Formaggio Kitchen South End

92/100 (1156 ratings)

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Specialty Food Market

"Now, I love a good “build your own charcuterie” experience. It’s probably my favorite thing to do. This place is PERFECT for it! They have so..."

Tayler Meinen

"Say cheese! This place is heaven on Earth. A selection that's out of this world, not to mention the mouthwatering selection of cured meats and pate...."

Monique Zipeto

"Fantastic wine selection. Love the refillable olive oil, groceries and..."

Marcus Hamblin

"Always a fun experience and there's never a time when I don't find something new and delightful to..."

Suzanne Frey

"Tiny shop with big flavors. We stopped in for sandwiches to go on a rainy day, not busy and picked out a few premade sandwiches. Had them grilled on..."

Stephen

"Wonderful selection, cheeses that you would have a very hard time finding outside of their villages of origin, knowledgeable people. Prices reflect..."

Tita A

"Be still my beating heart! Probably my favorite shop in all of Massachusetts. A splurge, for sure, but never not worth it. Their meats section is..."

Mari Carmen Barrios

"Fabulous experience as always Best in meats, cheeses, breads, and some very good..."

John Custy

"Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious specialty food selection including my favorite sandwich in the city (the chicken salad + cheese)...."

Mike Rodriguez

"🎩 This place set the bar for what a Gourmet Food store really is. They offer a wide range of tasty European and American delicacies, plus beer,..."

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Millie's On The Water

"The food is good there for a private yacht club drinks are great always a good..."

Mark Sacco

"Beautiful venue excellent service wait staff simply awesome i would entertain the President, Governor and the community there..."

Eileen Kenner

"The food is awesome. Millie has some. Great..."

barry taylor

"You can't beat the quality of food or the..."

Donald Lemelin

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Sam Baird

Christopher Evans

Mark Rodrigues

Louis Ristaino

Alexander Cruz

"My friend and I had the pleasure of trying Area Four during both daytime and nighttime hours. During the day they have a cool cafe over on the side..."

Greg Yang

"Pizza cooked to perfection. Creative cocktails like the barbie drink. The honey glazed cheese balls was definitely the highlight. The garlic knots..."

Raei-leigh Rhodes

"Good service and great pizzas! The south end location has an outside patio of three tables. 1) The Florentine was good but not amazing - too much egg..."

Wally

"I had a really good meal here the other day. The last of my long road trip up north. This is kind of a pizza place and breakfast spot together as..."

Mel J

"Five star for Boston standard. This is the best pizza I have had in Boston. The dough here is much better than the Area Four in..."

Xin Zhang

"Great food, friendly staff and fast service. Tasty salads, and u must try the honey glazed cheese curds. Good..."

eric Gringo (darkgringo07)

"Carnivore Pizza and Bolognese were good. Wasn’t spectacular necessarily but I would come here again—good casual spot, with good..."

Curtis Yu

"Came here for brunch. Loved the cinnamon roll, it's drenched in icing and caramel and studded with bacon. The breakfast sandwich was also very good...."

Michelle S

"Fun place. Best bar in a restaurant in the area. Love Jenna and Connect4. The pizza is ok. Not great. Great sauce and toppings. But the center of the..."

William Toll

"Some of the best naples style pizza around Boston. Also, specials can be great, like the burger I had on the last visit. Good beer selection and..."

Doug Jacobs

The Bar

"Friends and I enjoyed amazing service and classic cocktails at the Street Bar on October 21, 2023. The bar is warm and inviting. The staff..."

R D

"The Street Bar is a wonderful bar in Back Bay to stop off at for a drink. The library (hotel guests only) in the back is especially comfy with..."

Michael Chen

"The Street Bar is one of my absolute favorite places to casually dine at or have a drink at in Boston. We've visited here a number of times over the..."

Anthony R

"Nice, classy ambiance. Truly the staff was SO kind and professional, they really set an excellent standard. The dessert was so-so, texture was a..."

Jessica Monberg

"Very nice and delicious food, service is decent and a lot of nice details in the place. I have tried their famous burger and I believe is very nice..."

Obaid Q

"I just stopped in for a cocktail. It a nice looking spot, but the TV detracts from the ambiance. The salt and vinegar chips and nuts they give you..."

X “hungrytommy” X

"Best classy bar experience I had in Boston. My friend and I stumbled upon this place while looking for a place to drink on a Friday night. We did..."

Jea Kim

"I didn't have any food but had a Manhattan and Penicillin, both were excellently crafted cocktails. Maybe a little overpriced due to being a hotel..."

James B

"Fantastic bar.. dim lighting ...sometimes a bit too loud. Finger foods to delight a table with a few cocktails on the move or staying the..."

michael woelke

"Some of the best lobster chowder I’ve ever had!! The burger was fantastic, too. Was hoping to really knock the experience out of the park by..."

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