Best Boston Restaurants

Where to begin. I’m a foodie. I’ve always loved going to nice restaurants and trying their signature dishes. My wife shares this passion, although she’s not as adventurous. Sometmes I have to fly solo for the more interesting foods.

I lived in Brookline for years, so you’ll see lots of local dives below. I’ve also explored most of the top restaurants in Boston. There are some I have no interest in - I’m not really into French food despite some of the restaurant names below. And others that I go back to over and over again - Grill 23, Fugakyu, Giacomos and Mare come to mind.

If you stumble upon this post, please comment. Tell me I’m wrong if that’s your thing. I’m always interested in trying other restaurants too, so please leave suggestions.

Enjoy!

Overall Favorites

Sushi: O Ya (also my favorite restaurant right now)
BBQ: Redbones
Bistro: Mistral
Bakery / Breakfast: Flour (Southie or South End)
Brunch: Tremont 647
Asian: Myers + Chang (I love Joanne)
Fish: Mare
Italian: Giacomos (recommend South End - bigger and they take reservations)
Steak: Grill 23

By ‘Hood…

Brookline: Fugakyu, Zaftigs, Matt Murphy’s, Rod Dee Too, Rami’s, Bottega Fiorentina, Tasca, Audabon (Last two may be Boston addresses, but they are in Brookline neighborhoods)
South End / Roxbury: Myers + Chang, Tremont 647, Giacomos, Mistral, Pho Republic
Back Bay: Grill 23, Casa Romero, Sonsie, Charlies, Clio/Uni, Newbury Pizza, Stephanies
North End / Waterfront: Meritage, Giacomos, Bricco, Mare, Ristorante Fiore, Sail Loft, Sel De La Terre
Cambridge: Not really my world although I love Rialto for dinner and Henriettas for brunch - both at the Charles. The Chowhound folks love Craigie on Main. It’s next up on my list to try. I’ll update once I’ve been