American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston

"The best acai bowl I’ve had in Boston! Went to Carrot Flower in JP for an acai bowl, and was so impressed that I had to return back the following..."

FAISAL M

Ben Adamson

My Cousin's Place

"Who knew! Amongst this beautiful street there are even more beautiful souls. I would only have my breakfast and coffee here. Starbucks might be new,..."

William Hederer

"If you are looking for a quality place with no sweet talk, you've found it. I biked through the historic downtown and stumbled past Engine 1 Ladder 8..."

Devin Hasanally

"So I came across this place by luck. I have to say as soon as I saw the menu I knew I wanted to eat here. Once I walked in I was greeted by the two..."

Sebastian Arbelaez

"Awesome place! Both signature sandwiches were amazing and arugula salad with chicken was fresh and tasty too. The place also has a great authentic..."

Dmitri Z

"Probably one of the best omelets ever. We stayed at the Battery Wharf where breakfast would have been twice as much. Found this spot about a block..."

J W

"We like to call this place “breakfast and a show.” The owners/staff are hysterical—they are always bickering about something! The banter is..."

Melissa Stone

"This place is an amazing lunch spot. I would eat here for every meal if I could. My husband and I stopped on our way to the airport. When I left I..."

Jackie Bingman

"Lunch at a small mom & pop type of place. Got a $8 Giz bomb sandwich. They loaded me up w steak, and it was literally one of the best sandwiches i..."

Kyle Yelin

"Great little hole in the wall spot for excellent sandwiches and breakfast food. The staff are super friendly and in this tourist-centric part of..."

Aimee McNamara

"The salmon bagel was a delicious fatty! Most def a must for North End! Sit on the veranda- it's a gorgeous place to sip your coffee and people watch...."

Isela “EPStrong” Avila

"Went in for a quick breakfast.The gentleman behind the counter were very friendly. Coffee was excellent. Wide selection of sandwiches for breakfast..."

Maggie tibbetts

"I moved around the corner from My Cousins Place and it is THE BEST breakfast spot! The TBLT egg sandwich is my favorite! Great people,..."

Lindsay K

"Second best iced coffee spot in Boston. At least 10 different flavors of iced coffe. There also have a ton of delicious sounding (and smelling!)..."

Sara Steele-Rogers

"Sandwiches are amazing here. Went every day for lunch while working in the area. The staff were great to us all week. Highly..."

Stephen Chaves

"Favorite breakfast spot in the north end. Great breakfast sandwiches and good prices since they are loaded. Coffee is a solid as well. They take a CC..."

Austin Rice

"Straight forward, friendly, simple neighborhood coffee shop...nothing fancy, just plain black coffee with cream and sugar...good fresh bagels,..."

lee22032

"Quick and easy breakfast. I wish I would have been able to make it there for lunch. The paninis and sandwiches sounded..."

K. Law

James Hook & Co.

88/100 (9736 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Waterfront

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"That lobster tasted so fresh and delicious! Definitely coming back here! Expensive but the quality is there. The crab roll was also amazing but the..."

Richard Garcia

Brad Swenson

"Located by the waterfront, the ambiance was perfect for a relaxing evening. As I sat down and took in the view, I knew I was in for a treat. The..."

Tommy Lee

"James Hook & Co located at 440 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110 is a great destination to get Lobster Rolls!! Amazingly good. Fresh and delicious...."

David Blumberg

"We didn’t eat at the actual restaurant. Instead we stopped at their tiny Shack on the street corner. Had the crab cake, lobster roll sandwich and..."

Matilda Camacho

"We heard this place so much but little be disappointed. First of all, they only have outdoor seating area without A/C during summer time it’s not..."

Jean Tsou

"I stopped by James Hook & Co earlier this summer (July 2023) and my immediate memory tells me I had a short yet wonderful visit. Looking at the..."

Tooba Ahmed

"Lobster rolls - the maine cold version - was so good I came here for two meals. The mayo was not too heavy, and the brioche was nice, toasty and not..."

Keira Herr

"We visited Boston and had a chance at James Hook to get some lobster. So we did on the 19th of August 2023. The lobster was fresh and tasty with..."

Hund Nix Katze

"We didn’t eat at the restaurant. We went to the outside one. I’ve had my share of lobster rolls and gotta say this one was amazing! I..."

Lori Goats

"Landed at Logan and first stop had to be James Hook & Co and wowww it did not disappoint! Such a cute place which is more of a seafood deli counter..."

Lazaros Siskopoulos

"We shared a large butter lobster roll, a medium clam chowder, a water and a draft beer for $83 including tip. So we felt it was a little pricey for..."

Jerry Schadel

"Best lobster to in Boston and the location is one of a kind. Pro tip: go inside and order instead standing at the food truck line that tends to back..."

Jake M.

"Recently was in Boston and stopped by James Hook & Co. to get my wife a lobster roll. She said it was absolutely delicious and worth it. She decided..."

Lucas Hahn

"What a fantastic Lobster Shack near the Boston City Center. The best buttered Lobster roll I’ve had. Heaping piles of freshly picked lobster chunks..."

Arvin Barrera

"Hotel had this place on the recommend list. It was amazing has lobster roll, lobster Mac and cheese, and clam chowder. All great will be back next..."

Corey Laisy

"The shrimp and lobster were so fresh! The shrimp were crisp and wonderful. Ate here twice in one day. No GF options. Very busy so you'll wait in..."

Laurie Pessetto

Moonshine 152

88/100 (2879 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Literally just left this place. I cannot believe how amazing of an experience it was. The food is to die for. We had the chicken wings to start,..."

Brandon Fontes

"One of the best meals I have ever had. Great staff and the owner/chef is awesome, she made a point to bring food out to customers and was super..."

Kevin Phelps

"Excellent brunch. The burger is one of the best and the Pho-ritto was outstanding. Friendly casual atmosphere. The chef is very friendly and greeted..."

Doug Anderson

"Warm and inviting staff, fun hip environment, creative and inspiring menu, outstanding award winning food. Hands down best brunch in the city...."

David Sardella

"Go for the buttermilk fried chicken wings. Stay for everything else they cook up. Always something new on the menu and it's all good. Lamb meatballs,..."

Matt Hurley

"Awesome local spot! The chef/owner is usually there and will often come out to say hi. The food is stuffed full of love! The bartenders are awesome!..."

Laura Slade

"Amazing atmosphere and food, highly recommend . Owner/chef personable, wait staff helpful and drinks were creative and..."

Ilene Williams

"Went here Tuesday night after a concert - incredible food! Had the chicken wings and short rib tacos, person I was with had the burger. Will..."

Ken Rouleau

"I've eaten every single thing on the menu including somewhere in the vicinity to 60-70% of their various weekly specials. The food is the best in the..."

Maxwell Burke

"We went last night and had a fantastic meal! It has a cool vibe and great food and service! Menu big enough for great choices. Can't wait to go back..."

Sangita Tamborra

"Get the fish tacos, Korean bbq tacos, fried chicken, and all of..."

Scott Magee

"Best staff and best chef! Chef Asia always makes you feel special and takes such pride in preparing her amazing food but also makes an experience out..."

Kerri Quagan

"Asia is just a genuinely good person and a fantastic chef/owner. The food is great here and the staff make you feel at..."

Bill Anderson

"Among those we tried here this weekend this was our favorite restaurant in Boston. Everything was delicious. We had the beet dip, bacon wrapped..."

David Michael

"Sat at the bar. Had the best pseudo-Canadian bartender: a friendly and attentive maker of delicious cocktails. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and..."

Jesse Medina

"We love this place we always go late night we always get the steak or the fried rice always friendly..."

Reyes Ricky

"Came for dinner with my partner. Chef Asia Mei & Ben were amazing; food was all delicious, loved how the restaurant was decorated with Asia’s art,..."

Sarah zzyoung

"Just AMAZING! Must stop spot if you live or are visiting Boston. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly and the chef is awesome (she personally..."

Brianna Gable

"This restaurant is incredible. The food is outstanding and the waitstaff is so friendly. They have a base menu and a rotating one and both are..."

Jonathan Mann

"Excellent neighborhood style restaurant. Unique and creative food selection with a nice atmosphere. Pleasantly surprised that the playlist included..."

James W

"Yum yum yum! It was hard to choose what to order because it all sounded so good… and it was. We tried the shishitos, patatas, Korean bbq tacos,..."

Nana Potenza

"My wife and I went for date night to try something new. It took one meal for us to make this a monthly visit. The food is nothing short of amazing,..."

Alexander Chu

"Hands down, the owner makes this place, she ran the food out to many tables herself and there's some really creative dishes on the menu that we'd..."

Timothy K

"Came in, because of the picture on the profile. I was looking for burgers under search and they showed a high rating. I look for 1,000 or more..."

Christian Rodriguez

"Great place to enjoy food and drinks in an understated and low-key vibe. Recently took a visit for dinner on a Friday night. Their menu featured an..."

Jea Kim

"LEGIT some of the most tastiest food here in Boston. I only made a dent in their menu with ordering these items, tots, rangoon's, cauliflower tacos,..."

Keith Kaplan

"We really liked this place. Very friendly and inclusive vibe, flavorful food, and great service. It's not every day when you hear a customer say..."

Babak Momeni

"The Buttermilk Wings literally fall off the bone. Everything was delicious. The customer service is excellent. Chef Asia Mei is very personable. She..."

Janean Smith

"This place had great reviews so we took a chance on it and were super happy we did. The chicken wings were highly recommended and because they’re..."

Millie Obregon

"What an incredible first time in, went with a couple friends who have been in before. we sat at the bar with Seamus for a few drinks. Great beer..."

Jessica Lambiase

"Wow what a great experience. Our hotel restaurant was closed so being out of town we asked for a good local place. Though no reservations they got..."

Dennis Pascale

"incredible spot. delicious food and drinks with great service. the fries are a must-try and the brownie dessert was probably the best brownie i’ve..."

Liz

"A nice little spot with a crafty fusion-style menu. We tried all the taco options and they all delivered, though the short rib was the best. Still..."

Dmitriy Richter

Blunch

"At first sight a little cramped but the food makes it all worthwhile. I always order BLT with chicken bagel and I’m never disappointed. So juicy..."

Davi Santos

"A little pricey for my taste, but!!! Delicious yum! Tight hole in the wall for those visiting BMC area. Try it! You won’t regret..."

Marianne Santos

"Food was absolutely delicious - definitely the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Loved the atmosphere! Check it out if you're in the..."

Madison Dogariu

"Really great place! It can get very busy and the seating is very limited, under 500 square feet total as we were told by one of the staff, so if it's..."

David Pakman

"Delicious sandwiches as advertised. Homey regulars type of vibe inside. Curt but good service. Will definitely return to try all the sandwiches -..."

Schuyler Bailar

"Incredible food- had lunch here back to back days while visiting because it was so good. The whipped feta?? Unbelievable. Amazing cookies too. Order..."

Jo Kadlec

"It is a pretty nice concern cafe, quite small with some seats. Closed at 3 PM, mostly for lunch sandwiches and bakeries. The chicken sandwich was..."

Sharon Xu

"Great sandwhich spot in the south end! I live around the corner and it’s a great go to spot for lunch. They have a big menu. I got the Provençal..."

nicole bellinger

"What a lovely place! Our sandwiches were delicious. This was my first time at Blunch after my girlfriend suggested it saying she really enjoyed the..."

Nick Hayes

"Tiny little shop that has massive selection of sandwiches. Service was fast and very nice. Food was good and tasted fresh. It was busy and I still..."

Anand Mohammed

Fiore's Bakery

"When my son suggested coffee at his favorite local café, I was all in. I did not expect such a wonderful, cozy, warm experience like the one I had..."

Juliet Barr

"Lotsss of foot options! Great atmosphere and the people are really nice! Highly..."

Simona Simeonova

"I haven't had them in years o I decided to try them again... and well THEY ARE AMAZING!! The employees are amazing and super kind. Every interaction..."

Val c

"Incredible vegan sandwiches, pastries and coffee drinks! Took way too long to check this place out, everything looks and tastes incredible. The..."

Peter Salem

"Great service and good portions. Cashier was very kind - they take cash or venmo! Grabbed two breakfast options that both came with a small order of..."

Jay Suave

"BEST HUEVOS RANCHEROS!! They come with avocado, delicious salsa fresca, tons of eggs, black beans, sour cream, roasted potatoes, salad, and half a..."

Katrine Burkitt

"I can't say enough about everyone here... absolutely unbelievable breakfast and the people working are top notch friendly and..."

eric paquin

"The food is great and the prices are reasonable, and the service is always great. I have a favorite person who is there from time to time and her..."

ladonna king

"Incredible sandwich, reminded me of one of my favorites from long ago. Delicious pastries also. Friendly..."

Jessica Buster

"Pretty good neighborhood spot, some good sandwiches, although nothing exceptional. The coffee unfortunately is not great, at least the espresso based..."

David Pakman

"Visited Fiore’s for the first time today. They have a breakfast, lunch, vegan menu, bagels, smoothies, a few salads, small kids menu, coffee,..."

Angelina Collins

"Wonderful local spot for pastries and sandwiches. When me and friends go there we usually all the the jamaica pond sandwich with eggplant which is..."

Courtney Ignace

"Great vegetarian and vegan sandwich options! Fiore's will likely become a regular lunch spot for me from now..."

ProkoCat

"We recently ordered catering for one of our events. Ordering and delivery was super easy and accommodating. Everyone I worked with was so friendly!..."

Stephanie C

Smith & Wollensky - Boston

88/100 (4626 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Randomly decided to have lunch here with my wife after Lawn on D. The outdoor seating was fantastic, we were able to listen to live performances at..."

Bryan Erickson

"We had an amazing dinner celebrating two anniversaries. Maegan, our server, was phenomenal, as was the rest of the staff. The wagyu tableside..."

Katie Finn

"Smith & Wollensky is a beautiful steakhouse located in the seaport area of Boston. I've eaten many times at the original location in New York. This..."

Anthony R

"Had an excellent Mother's Day dinner here. I had ordered the swinging tomahawk steak with the beef fat potatoes. They carve it tableside for you. The..."

D.

"I’ve been here twice, once on my birthday and once most recently at a private networking event. Both times exceeded my expectations. The Management..."

Asia K

"I ate at the bar. Decent service here. It could have been quicker though. It wasn’t busy too. Sea bass was amazing. The bread was amazing..."

C Hill

"Outstanding experience!! The food was so good and was somehow surpassed by the service. Should out to Sara for making our evening so..."

Chris Black

"Outstanding food and great service! I’ve been here many times for lunch and dinner with my family and it’s always excellent. Apologies for the..."

Alex Issokson

"We went to smith and Wollensky first time in new year Eve and we have fined in almost all the restaurants in Boston so not sure how we missed dining..."

Deepti Gupta

"Nice fine dining steakhouse restaurant, but the swinging tomahawk steak was overrated. There are better and less expensive cuts available. However,..."

hui yu

"Had a great time here. It seemed like many people come here after work or for company outings as I saw a lot of men in suits. The food was delicious...."

Yoko Nakatani

"Amazing experience! Especially if you go in the summertime where you can enjoy the outdoor view of the waterfront! Can’t beat..."

Victor Montepeque

"Amazing steakhouse. It’s located at a beautiful location. Service is top notch. Steaks are always cooked to perfection, top quality meats. I..."

R. Laba

"We visited this Restaurant after we went to another Steakhouse the night before. Even though this restaurant had lower ratings. This one was best in..."

Jose Acosta

Sweetgreen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best salads in Boston!!! I highly recommend this restaurant if you visit the Prudential Mall. Friendly staff and very quick..."

Mickey De Young

"I ate at Sweetgreen twice during my stay in Boston. During both visits I found the service to be exceptional the food to be fresh and delicious and..."

Cynthia Sundahl McCormick

"Nice place, many healthy options. I would love to see a sweetgreen in Metro..."

Brian Towns

"Sweetgreen is one of my favorite salad places in town! The ingredients are always fresh and the employees are super friendly and helpful. Willie and..."

Carlos Monteiro

"Good value for money. I needed a salad place during the conference here at the Hynes center and this place was a nice find. I..."

Gabriele Pasquale

"Food is good, but nothing to write home about. Service is a bit slow. Also be careful opening the cutlery, forks break..."

Arash Ghorayshi

"Even though these places have sprouted up on every streetcorner at home, it took a trip to Boston to try one. It wasn't planned, but a downpour..."

Joe R

"Although they don’t provide dairy-free foods. The clerk there was really nice to help me collecting foods without dairy. Thanks a..."

Taro Ichijiku

"Great place to grab a quick bite. They have a ton of choices which can sometimes cause the line to get long. Try to show up at 11:30 or earlier for..."

Greg Stewart (Dj Greg)

"Staff were so nice for my first time being there. Took the time tell me about each..."

Tim Nguyen

"Nice place for healthy lunch.Quick..."

Monalisa Ghosh

"SG saved my bacon at our trade show. The food was fresh, tasty and they had great variety of ingredients. Ate two great healthy meals there each..."

Ashley Marratt

"The customer service was awesome, friendly and lively. I only gave a 4 star review because you’re required to have a phone or internet connection..."

ThePuertoRicanGirl57

"the person who made my salad at the prudential center location on 9/9/22 at 12:30 pm needs an immediate raise. it was hands down the best sweetgreen..."

Emma Wightman

"I had their most amazing, absolutely delicious and healthy Kale Ceaser salad. It was so good. Best salad I’ve ever had in my life. This location is..."

Shannice Arrechea

"Love this Sweetgreens. They seem very efficient and it is in the Pru, which is convenient. I never go at lunch, when the lines are crazy, but after..."

Beth Chaplin

"Service could be better a bit but the salads are always great there though..."

Klaudia Migdal

"Super healthy, Local product, vegan friendly, dietary restriction friendly, lots of locations throughout the city. I though the prices were..."

Megan E

Boston Chowda Co

88/100 (1273 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was a fantastic lunch spot for my trip to Boston the other day. Anytime I can get some classic New England clam chowder, I’m happy. The..."

Justin Murphy

"The hot butter lobster rolls are to die for!!! Came back a second time just to get one. Their market price paid about $28 for one. No wait because I..."

victor galindo

"Decent tourist fare in the Quincy Market, serving all kinds of chowder and lobster rolls. Lobster rolls are expensive 27/28$ but the same price as in..."

Jren

"This place was very popular with a solid line up every day we walked past. Finally tried this for lunch the line moved pretty fast as we were in it..."

Myles Mannix

"Labster roll is expensive! but New England style clam chower soup is great! but salty! Not allowed apple pay or samsung..."

Minseo Kim

"It is a nice spot for tourists who are walking around the Freedom Trail. It is located in the market where you can find different options to eat. The..."

Caro ParG

"Great place to split a lobster sandwich combo. We upgraded to a medium size clam chowder soup. The hot butter melted itself down to the bottom of the..."

Sapphire Blue

"These folks are the best. We arrived early around 11:30am on Sunday morning. Quincy Market wasn't that busy. Arthur and everyone behind the counter..."

Thomas Canero

"What can I say? This is the quintessential Boston eatery! Right on the freedom trail you’ll find amazing chowda, lobster and more. The food is..."

The Roaming Dad

"Rating is based solely on my order of a clam chowder soup, a lobster bisque soup, and a hot buttered lobster roll. Both soups were very very good. I..."

D D

Explorateur Cafe, Restaurant & Bar

87/100 (1610 ratings)

"I come here as often as I can. But its usually for coffee and the random breakfast pastries, and pizza. Good space to work by yourself, kinda what..."

Matty DeFreitas

"Great for just stopping for a coffee and one of the delicious pastries or having brunch/lunch with your friends. I really like the interior. The only..."

Annika Günther

"Tasty desserts and a warm ambiance ar the signature here. The restaurent is in a historic building with intact interior with brick walls and..."

Mohamed Badaoui Najjar

"This was a really cute little coffee shop. It was expensive but good. It was full of young 20's doing work on laptops or having coffee. There is a..."

Tracy Fleming

"Interesting location: the entrance area looks like a coffee shop, but they also have a full cocktail bar and they serve food. Had an exceptional..."

TM

"Very nice place with plenty of options of pastries. I tried the ham and cheese croissant, the Danish, the chocolate almond bread pudding and the hot..."

JC

"The food was good, the atmosphere was great, and the hostesses were very nice, and were very accommodating about finding a table for 6 (and not..."

Jake Morgan

"Awesome pastries, great coffee... great location... reasonably priced. Only regret not being able to go back before leaving..."

Artlife S

"The Explorateur is a comfy place for coffee and pastries. The cookies are amazing and the coffee is very good. Give it a..."

Steven Thiem

"I visited in the early afternoon. I thought the music was too loud for a daytime cafe atmosphere. Matcha latte was bitter. I did not eat food, but..."

Susan Odom

"Great place but it can give you a headache, because the music is always so loud. You practically have to yell, at the person setting across from..."

arthur runyon

"Food was great, staff was very attentive. Library bonus room is a great space for private..."

Steve Clemmons

"Very good brunch. The BALT is a real winner. The fries were some of the best I've had, but the avocado toast did not quite live up to expectations...."

George Michel

"A very good cup of dark roast coffee and an egg sandwich for under $7! It’s a clean and inviting atmosphere where most of the people are staring at..."

Dan R.

"Great grab and go lunch spot in an aesthetically pleasing location near the park. La Colombe coffee drinks and tasty sandwiches. The wraparound..."

Brendan Blowers

"From starting the day with their avocado toast to finishing the night with a cocktail, this place is the perfect stop while you are vacationing in..."

Ellen Byrd

Kelly's Square Pub

87/100 (2598 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was my mother's 1st time to Boston and 1st time visiting a pub. We ordered pizza and crab Rangoon. Our food was absolutely delicious, our wait..."

Veronica Suri

"The food for me has never been a miss. Good bar and specialty cocktails. When you walk through the door the staff us always there to greet you with a..."

Kelly C

"Great stop while we waited for luggage to make it to the airport (we made the flight but the bags didn't). Southwest agent made this suggestion & the..."

Anne Dunning

"Awesome food, awesome people! We were looking for a local restaurant for lunch before our flight out the next day. My husband pulls into the back..."

Peg Tonelli

"The bartender was very accommodating. He even dug through a drawer to let me borrow a pair of readers since I left mine in my car. I ordered the..."

Colleen Smith

"best pizza i had in 30 years old school you cant get anymore. extra cheese, extra sauce, pepperoni. they actually cooked it too no white dough...."

William B

"Gino was such a friendly individual! Made us feel very welcomed. We also met the Chef. He introduced himself and made us feel welcomed as well. The..."

Kimberly

"I am from Nova Scotia so I know Seafood, I ordered the shrimp Pizza as well as the bacon-wrapped scallops and oh my God both were literally perfect...."

Nikita Seguin

"Came in for the first time was really impressed with the Atmosphere of the place really cool inside. The food was really good. my only complaint..."

chris merrill

"This place was great. The atmosphere and service was amazing. We had the prosciutto pizza, and it was delicious!! Highly recommend when in..."

Emili Hazlett

"Great food (pizza, sausage). Super friendly staff to us and our toddler that made a mess. Haven’t been in awhile, will need to come back..."

Yuliya Ali

"I was in town for a few days at a air bnb close by. This was my go to spot to escape the family drama every night. The owner and bar tender were the..."

John Smith

"A Great Local Bar in Boston. We went here several times and the vibes were always great. The host Rock was amazing and had so much energy. The drinks..."

will Dougherty

"Very good food from a decent menu with a wide variety of selections. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable and set up in a way that fosters a social..."

Matt H

"I have bought pittsa 🍕 pies from all the major distributors from the North End to East Boston for my Mother and Sister. Furthermore, this is the..."

Robert Nguyen

"Great place for real good food . PS .. best Pizza In eastie..."

shaun keaton

"Kelly's Pub is one of the few good, local casual dining restaurants left in East Boston. A lot of people go just for take-out. The owner is nice, the..."

Carmen Ilardi

Tavern In The Square

87/100 (2138 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was very good. Smaller menu, which led me to believe they focused on really making well what they offered, and I was right. I tried the..."

Ron Holden

"Went on a busy concert night told wait time was 15 minutes, went to the bathroom and was alert by text our table for 2 was ready. Sat at the outside..."

G

"Booming pub right next to the homes of the Celtics and Bruins. Impressively crafted beer selection, including winners from other northeast breweries..."

Sam Keske

"Have visited here a few times during our stay in Boston,we really liked the atmosphere,the staff were always friendly.The food was good,lovely Mac &..."

Deiter Cullen (Deit's)

"The food was really good! The buffalo pizza was great and so was the bang bang chicken tenders (bit spicy) but didn’t expect much and was..."

Spencer Gross

"My friend and I went for the first time about 30 minutes before a concert. As soon as we got in there we knew that it was super crowded and we may..."

edith suarez

"Been here several times but my first time back after moving away and was pleasantly surprised by the service. The manager Pierre was incredibly nice,..."

Sara Head

"Wanted to grab a bite before a concert and was amazed that were seated fairly quickly for how busy it was- only about 20-30ish minutes which is way..."

Sean McCormick

"Food was great, but the place is so loud you practically have to scream your order to the..."

Jeff Phillips

"Great experience, awesome place to eat right across the street from the venue. The waitress accidentally forgot our nachos (Can't blame her the place..."

Christian G

Golden Goose

"I ordered a steak wrap and it was super yummy. I also tried the “Ghormesabzi” and it tasted heavenly. Their “Masto-Khiar” and “Hummus” is..."

Gh

"Loved it! The best koobideh I have had since I moved to Boston. Chicken was so delicious and tender too. Highly recommend it if you are looking for..."

Masoud Hosseini

"We came here for brunch so it was very chill . The service was prompt & great ! I ordered the Breakfast Burger and my boyfriend got the Desayuno..."

Yulitza Jacques

"Best kebab in Boston. Really good yogurt cucumber salads. A little expensive, but their family platters for 3 and 4 are good value, tons of food. ..."

pk boston

"This place is delicious, fresh, and authentic. The staff are amazing and made us feel extremely welcomed. It’s right by the aquarium subway stop so..."

Kemia Amin

"The Golden Goose Cafe is an interesting concept first introduced by the Golden Goose convenience store/grocery store around the corner from the cafe...."

kerry akashian

"Wide selection of classical breakfasts a-la "eggs+anything". Good service. Not noisy. Good interier, light space. No line in front even on Sunday's..."

Andrii Rubtsov

"First time in since it opened. Good quality, nice portions, friendly staff, and lovely to eat on real plates as opposed to another favorite..."

ellen stahl

"Very fresh and generous ingredients cooked by a guy who really knows what he's doing. Hard to ask for much more in a breakfast or lunch. The blt..."

Mitch

"We were famished when we found this Persian cafe that serves Halal meat. We were served a delicious Chicken Kebob with rice and salad which we..."

Amna Rahman

"I eat here every week and the food is always done right! The owner is a great guy and the employees do a good job. They work really hard. Great food..."

Flavia Wilson Janzen

"We tried the chicken jojaah and their lentil soup. Great food Great people Great view Great location - few minutes from the T (Aquarium..."

Bader Abuqamaz

"Guys for the price, this is REALLY good food. Stopped in for lunch while I was in town. Great food for a great deal. Coming from someone who is..."

Amir AM

"We’ve always loved Golden Goose Market, now we get to enjoy their food in a sit-down cafe! Thrilled they opened up a neighborhood restaurant...."

Sarah Fullerton

"The food is really good. It tastes exactly like what Persian food should. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The place is nice and..."

Fatema Kazem

"Ordered from Everett MA, koobideh, joojeh kabob, falafel , mast o khiar ( cucumber and yoghurt) and mast o moosir (garlic yoghurt). The order came..."

Younes Abesi

Saltie Girl

87/100 (3891 ratings)

"No wonder the reviews are stellar. The lobster roll was succulent, bread was perfectly toasted, not soaked in butter but rather one with the butter...."

Tanya Soman

"The absolute best meal we had our entire time in Boston. The lobster roll was absolutely to die for!!! My partner had the octopus empanadas and oh my..."

Samm Bracey

"Delicious, beautiful plates. Good sized portions. Every dish we got was absolutely beautiful, every bite was full of flavor and the restaurant itself..."

kec421

"Food was great. Service leaves something to be desired. It was a busy Friday afternoon and we arrived without reservations but were able to be seated..."

Tiffany P

"We stop by here when we can whenever we’re in Boston, so if you like lobster then stop by for some brunch and be ready to be very full! I recommend..."

Tammy Liu

"The server was kind and helpful. He helped us make choices when we were unfamiliar with some of the menu options. We ordered the lobster roll (warm)..."

John R

"I came here on a mission to try the warm lobster roll. It was good, but I do think it could have been a little better. I feel as if it could have..."

Anayes Bee

"Had lunch here and loved it. The oysters were served with all the sides you would want, the lobster roll was STUFFED and the fish and chips were very..."

Julie Craven

"Since my husband was out of town, I was feeling a little blue and decided to take a long walk through Boston after work. My stroll led me to the..."

Shakti Rowan

"The vibe was everything! It was a very amazing experience and the food was fantastic! I ordered the lobster roll which was fantastic, but I should..."

Dyana DeCoteau-Dyess

"The food is really good especially for the price. We love the calamari that also came with salty sausages. The lobster roll and the crab toast was..."

Drew Suthipongchai

"We found this spot while searching Yelp + so happy we did. We made reservations (it was busy!) and I’d probably recommend the same. The vibe is so..."

Catherine Nikkel

"The lobster roll was incredible! We also had a Kale mushroom veggie dish which was flavorful. The service was great. A bit pricey but worth..."

Junky Mailhai

"Quick Summary Fantastic food and probably the best lobster roll I found in the city. Excellent service and great ambiance. Food- 5 stars Lobster..."

Richard Fung

"Went on a Saturday night without reservation, got lucky and only waited 10 minutes for a table for 4. Our waiter was great. I had the lobster roll,..."

Isabella Marinaro

"Located on Newbury st, where Parking can be hard to find but once you get inside, it’s definitely aesthetically pleasing. There’s a lot of pink..."

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"I have not been here since pre pandemic and the food quality was still just as good (can't say that about many other places). It's very cute inside,..."

wendy chin

"Recommendations: Warm Lobster Roll One of my favorite spots for lobster rolls overall, and my favorite warm lobster roll in Boston. The clam chowder..."

Edward M

"To start, Joey was an amazing server! Even tho it was a busy Saturday he always attended and made sure we were enjoying ourself. The manager also..."

Suzy Tokarski

The Warren Tavern

87/100 (3872 ratings)

"Another place that has been on my "To Visit" list for a long time. The Plymouth Plantation sandwich was phenomenal, as an article I read stated. The..."

Alex C

"Food was great and tasty.... and of great value. Probably the better clam chowder I've had in the city. It is quite thick (you can literally stick a..."

Ichigo Ryu

"The food and service were both excellent! I wish I remembered my waitress name. She was very nice. We had a cup of chowder- which might have been the..."

jenelle Marie

"Great revolutionary era tavern with modern day food options, friendly service, and great beer. The atmosphere was very warm and comfortable, and the..."

Michael D

"This tavern was very cool. We went because of the history. The food was delicious. We got the soft pretzel and cheese as an appetizer, aland then a..."

jennifer wawrzyniak

"Lunch was great! Ordered a bowl of clam chowder and a Nashville Chicken Burger. The clam chowder was super thick and creamy. There wasn’t a lot of..."

Myles Awai

"Really cool, historic tavern. The decor and furnishings have retained the history very well. Vibe a local place that the community of Charlestown..."

T H

"Exhausted after walking the Bunker Hill Memorial, this was the perfect place to rest and grab drinks. They have spent nearly 250 years perfecting..."

John Richards II

"Hear about the Warren Tavern from my city tour guide. What a nice little tavern! It’s a little out of the way from my hotel but it’s totally..."

Manyfires

"We really enjoyed the experience at Warren Tavern! It was in close proximity to the USS Constitution, so a quick Uber placed us at a location that..."

Paul Chambers

Eventide Fenway

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have literally been counting down the days and all I can describe is pure joy after this meal. The oysters were expertly shucked (literally have..."

Kate Page

"We arrived and food was made quickly. Small but nice beer selection. The lobster roll is sucullant and makes your taste buds light up. We were..."

Daniel Woodbridge

"We ordered Two lobster rolls on gluten free rolls, they were amazing!! Glass of sav blanc to go with it, and we will definitely go there..."

Jean Driscoll

"Best lunch place in the Fenway area! Food was spectacular, fresh and creative and the staff was very accommodating! I can't wait to go..."

Emily Ladroga

"Great new concept. Easily a repeat visit place that's worth going out of your way to visit..."

Ted Gildea

"Great food, great staff, great music and a great vibe. Welcome to..."

Brian R Sisitzky

"I cannot comment on their food, but I really like the building. edit: The food is great too. I'm not even normally a person who likes sea..."

Chandler Rowland

"The lobster stew was perfection (that broth!!) the buttery lobster roll was amazing and even the dessert was fabulous! Loved everything I..."

Amber Llanto

"A little pricey but......great lobster roll and fried oysters.... Need to go back soon for other..."

Paul J. Flaherty

"Best restaurant in fenway. Super friendly staff, awesome..."

Ronen Levy

"Great oysters and cold beer! Minimalist decor and quick friendly..."

Jeff Bogue

"Friendly staff and delicious food! Can't wait to go..."

Caitie Kilcher

"Horseradish Ice for your oysters - best thing..."

Chris Schaffner

"I had an incredible dining experience at Eventide restaurant – it deserves a solid 5 stars! The food was not just amazing; it was downright..."

Andres Woolcott

"I had the chance to try their butter lobster, French fries, and fried chicken. The butter lobster was a highlight, with a portion size that was..."

Batın Mert

"One of my favorite lobster roll places in Boston. I first fell in love with the lobster rolls from Eventide when I first tried them at their..."

Jea Kim

"Food was great, staff was friendly. -Brown butter roll: portion was very small (two bite size) considering the price $19. It had a buttery and fresh..."

Liz

"My favorite restaurant! The brown butter lobster on the grilled bao bun is the best. I also enjoyed their cold lobster roll but the star is the brown..."

Nicole R

"Food is good (especially the lobster roll), but the portions are soooo small! The clam chowder was also too liquidy for my liking. The waitress also..."

Charmaine Arellano-Chua

"Visiting Boston and recommended by a local friend. Really impressed by their lobster roll 🦞 very unique and delicious brown butter flavor..."

Jiahui Zhou

"Quick Summary Fantastic oysters, solid service, and great location right next to Fenway Park. My favorite oysters during our time in Boston Food- 5..."

Richard Fung

"We had a great dinner at Eventide before heading to the Red Sox game at Fenway Park, which is just steps away from Eventide. We especially enjoyed..."

Jackie Levine

"We got the half dozen of the Joly oysters with the pickled red onion ice and the tabasco ice, as well as the Cold Lobster roll and the Eventide brown..."

Suzanna Sim

"Best lobster roll I’ve ever had! The brown butter lobster roll was rich and had a great pillowy bun, similar to bao. It’s about half the size of..."

Devon Dyer

"The brown butter lobster on a bao bun was so good we got two each. The food options were delicious and the food came out..."

Marla Perez

"Eventide has been on my list for a long time. I've gone to Boston 3 times in year and never got the chance to go here until my recent visit. The..."

Jaime Felix

"We took our grandson on a trip to Boston, and after Tours Fenway Park had a late lunch and Even Tide Fenway. The burgers were cooked to perfection...."

Susan Baker

"I got the brown butter lobster roll. At $19, it's about half the size of a typical lobster roll in Boston, so the cost is about right if you factor..."

Amy C

"4.5 stars, pricey for the lack of ambience. We had the lobster roll - the browned butter was delicious. It was much smaller than the usual lobster..."

Jess Y

"First time in Boston, during a quick little exploration of the area I decided to stop and eat here. I wasn’t disappointed, I chose to sit with an..."

Marcus DeLeon

"Delicious food and great service! We went right around lunch opening on Saturday and it was not too busy with plenty of seating. Many items come as..."

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