Restaurants

Boston is known for authentic Italian restaurants in the North End, seafood on the Waterfront, and Chinese dishes in Chinatown.

Abe & Louie's - A steakhouse in Boston that a winner of many local awards
Anthony's Pier 4 - A Boston seafood restaurant located by the harbor
Barking Crab - Seafood at a casual restaurant by the Boston waterfront
Border Cafe - A popular Tex-Mex restaurant in Harvard Square in Cambridge
The Bull and Finch Pub - Otherwise known as The Cheers Bar, across from the Public Garden
Durgin Park - A Boston landmark in Faneuil Hall; a casual dining atmosphere with Boston classics such as clams and oysters and Boston baked beans.
East Coast Grill & Raw Bar - A popular seafood and ribs restaurant in Central Square in Cambridge
Jacob Wirth - Historic bar and restaurant in the Theater District, and winner of a "Best in Boston" award
Locke-Ober - Fine dining in Boston
Massimino's - An Italian restaurant in the North End
Mike's Pastry - A North End bakery that is known far beyond Boston. Prepare to wait in line.
Summer Shack Restaurant - A casual atmosphere and a good place to have New England seafood in Boston or Cambridge
Top of the Hub - This restaurant is located at the top of the Prudential building and has an amazing view overlooking Boston

Dining and Nightlife Guides

Boston Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants - This magazine offers some good guides to what's around town
Boston Magazine's Nightlife and Bars - Some suggestions on where to head later in the evening
North End Boston - There's an excellent Italian restaurant on every corner of Boston's North End
Time Out Boston's Guide to Restaurants and Bars - A very comprehensive collection of reviews, broken into categories such as brunch options or dive bars