Toscana's Ristorante

★★★★☆ 3.9 (302) • $$

"This is a nice Italian restaurant. I was a little concerned pulling up in the not-so-well-kept plaza, but the people in the restaurant were fairly friendly and the ambiance was pretty good. I had the penne alla vodka. The vodka sauce and chicken were good albeit a little overwhelming towards the end such that I could not finish the dish. I tried my wife's fusilli campagnola and the Italian sausage was outstanding - perhaps the best I have tasted! I should note that they initially messed up the order and served her chicken instead, but they did correct it with a side of sausage.The ginger peach whiskey smash was a nice drink, better than the overly sweet maple old fashioned. The little Italy drink was solid too but not as good as the ginger peach whiskey. This was a nice meal to end a busy conference day."

District 118 Kitchen and Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (322) • $$$

"Came here for dinner with a couple friends and really really enjoyed the food and ambience. The place was hopping and very noisy by the bar, but we were seated on the far wall and could hear each other fine. We ordered fattoush salad (amazing - asked for more lemon dressing, which took it over the top delicious), brussels (very good), scallops with elote risotto (super delish), and chilean sea bass with gnocchi - mmmmm. Portions were generous enough (not huge, but definitely not tiny) that 3 of us were totally satisfied. Waiter was also very fun and nice. So overall had a great experience and highly recommend!"

CitySide Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3 (454) • $$

"I've now gone twice in the past 4 days. I'd describe Cityside as classic pub food meets good music and indoor/outdoor restaurant vibes. My order a few days ago (not pictured): I got the fried chicken sandwich with fries and a black berry downeast. Exactly what I needed to fulfill my chicken sandwich craving as well as a solid berry downeast flavor on tap coming in clutch to sip on while chatting with friends. Awesome music. They've got 90's rock and alternative music on repeat. Needless to say we had a blast. 4 days later: I ordered nachos and a mimosa. My boyfriend got Buffalo tenders and a mimosa. We both loved our meal and left the place full. The mimosas were perfect on a warm Sunday morning. The highlight this time around was definitely the seating situation. Now that their outdoor patio is open (after having been under construction for a couple years I wanna say), we were able to enjoy a stunning view of Cleveland Circle as we sat on the second floor while enjoying our meals and drinks."

Pier 6 Boston Waterfront

★★★★☆ 3.5 (534) • $$

"I really love the view from Pier 6 the food was exceptionally good and fresh in the upstairs dining. There is a roof deck, but I recommend that people make reservationsbeforehand. There's also a bar downstairs alfresco. There's a lot of families, dates,neighbors, groups of people in this location as a fun festive laid-back environment. I enjoyed my oysters, tuna tartare, beet salad, halibut tacos. The mussels are to die for! Service was very friendly highly recommend."

75 on Liberty Wharf

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (424)

"A sleek, intimate semi upscale space with a large bar counter and a view of the Wharf. Nice! This restaurant was located just across the street from the Renaissance Hotel so it was super convenient for brunch. The brunch menu was awesome, offered something for everyone and it had a "sea" theme. Makes sense. For the land lovers, plenty of bacon/chicken proteins and salad options too. I found this place on Yelp and through my Google search so thanks everyone!The brunch was very generous in portions and the coffee was really good. I think I had two cups too many. My lobster Benedict, not what it's called but that's what it resembled, was delicious. Poached eggs and that Hollandaise sauce was the big finish. My kiddo ordered the breakfast Tacos and that did not disappoint. Don't tell me how many calories I ate, don't matter, it was worth it. Ha haCheck out my photos, nuff said. It's a must try. Reservations suggested only because it doesn't have a large dining room. But if you don't mind eating at the bar, then you're fine. Speaking of which, full bar and beautifully laid out. Too bad I couldn't partake. It was too early... Needed sustenance first. I didn't have a reservation but luckily I was there right at noon on a Saturday so it was fine. Then it got busy as we were dining."

The Mission Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (399) • $$

"Great dark wood but big ceilinged airy space with surprisingly good food. Had dinner with 3 friends we split the calamari and I had the steak and blue salad and paper plane cocktail.Cocktail was a really well done version.The calamari was good with 3 sauces and good spiced peppers but was a disappointingly small portion even for 1 person never mind 3.The steak and blue salad was exceptional - with perfectly cooked rare steak, blue cheese, greens, crunchy onion strips and ranch dressing. Added by friend avocado he didn't want and it was just perfect."

Blake's Kitchen + Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (42)

"We walked into such a nice atmosphere nice fireplace very classy we ordered the nachos with the steak they were the best we ever had and such a big portion the steak was so tender delish next we had the burgers so bog and juicy best burger around the chicken wings fresh and crispy excellent this place is a must try you will not be disappointed"

Taqueria Mexico

★★★★☆ 3.9 (70)

"Takeout reviewI've eaten at the Waltham location years ago so I was expecting this place to be good and it was! Fresh hot food and super yummy hot salsa. Totally coming back here again!"

The Marina Restaurant & Bar At the Wharf

★★★★☆ 4.1 (357) • $$

"Our party of five wanted to dine outside, and we were promptly seated on their large deck. The Marina Restaurant has a great deck, on the ocean with umbrellas. Most of our party was shaded during our lunch, two diners had difficulty remaining out of the full sun. On the weekends, they defer to their dinner menu, so portions are large, and the prices are set accordingly. We selected:* Baked Haddock* Bacon Cheeseburger * Bowl of Chowder* Eggplant Rolitini* Seared TunaThe haddock was described as tasty, the eggplant dense and heavy, the cheeseburger and chowder good, and the seared tuna was good, though slightly sinewy and difficult to cut. The tuna was prepared as two large pieces (it was a large portion), I'd have preferred it if it was cut into a series of thinner slices. Also at $38, it compared unfavorably to Hemenway's in Providence, which has a much better dish and is $36. Further, The Marina Restaurant Tuna dish included a very modest seaweed salad, and a more substantial traditional salad on the plate. As we were already getting a salad with our entrees (more on that in a minute), I would have preferred a more substantial seaweed salad.Our entrées included a salad served in a large bowl for the table. It was a traditional garden salad, mainly lettuce and tomato with some onion, with an Italian style house dressing. It was good, standard fare. There was plenty for everyone, nobody had seconds.Overall, I'd describe the food as fairly good, the service very good and the deskside venue very nice. The bill total (no alcohol) was $143 with tip, and an overall four-star dining experience on this day."

Clerys

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (481) • $$

"We came here at 5pm. The place was pretty busy. Service was good. We got the Smokey Mango Mai Thai, Bee Stings wings, Hot Honey Roni Pizza, Wagyu Sliders, Buffalo Dip, Clery's Famous Steak Tips, and Southend Cheesesteak. All of the dishes were tasty. You can definitely tasty the quality in the ingredients. The Cheesesteak was made with a tasty shaved Ribeye in a toasted Panni. Steak Tips were cooked perfectly medium raw. Overall, one of the best bar food that I had so far"

Lookout Rooftop

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (339) • $$$

"Such a fun place if you're looking for a night out with friends with views of the city and no cover charge! I feel like this place is more for getting drinks and chatting with friends enjoying the overall ambiance together which makes it a lot more chill but still fun! It's part of a hotel so make sure you go through the lobby first and then up the elevators! Would recommend checking it out!"

Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks

★★★★☆ 3.8 (64) • $$$

"So excited that ES has opened its doors again! Service was great, though we did have to ask to be seated at a proper table as opposed to a high top for dinner. Food was mostly on point. We all got Weiner schnitzel and I have to say, I've had much better. But the cod fritters and the charcuterie board were great. The bread was delicious and fresh. And I especially loved the sliced picked cucumbers that came w the dish. All in all, it was a lovely experience and I will most certainly return next time I'm in Boston."

Tessie's bar & kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (51)

"What a pleasant surprise to stop in this bar on Saturday for a quick lunch! The place is pretty and clean, we had a great chat with the waiter and they seems ro be known for their burgers. We got the Tessie Burger and another build up on an iceberg with blue cheese. The meat was fresh and tasty, the iceberg with Tessie sauce was delicious and refreshing! The coleslaw was crunchy a not too sweet like others, i did enjoy it! Service was fast!will defined come back!"

Seaport Social

★★★★☆ 3.6 (68)

"Glad to have found a spot that was open late and had much better pricing considering this fancy downtown Seaport location. It's a great spot for hanging out by the bar and watching the game.As for the service, our waiter was friendly and offered suggestions since we were a bit torn about what to order. I was here with my family and we were all over the place with the menu. One kiddo wanted a sandwich, the other wanted just appetizers. Hubby and I chose entrees.Appetizers:- meatballs came with garlic butter bread but the butter wasn't really melted. Meatballs were good with a pepper-y aftertaste. - lobster bisque was way too salty. Had a few loose pieces of lobster so that was nice to see. It was like a sherry cream base. All soups are one size.- Mac and cheese bites were served with ranch dipping sauce. This was good but needed a little more salt or cheese. It was not memorable.The beef short rib grilled cheese was really delicious. Totally recommend. Comes with fries and they were served in a little basket with ketchup on the side.Entrees: - rosemary steak tips as requested were medium rare. This was recommended by our waiter so we ordered it. The mashed potatoes it was served with was a nice heaping portion and totally butter heavy. Very much a comfort food item on a cold Winter night.- pan roasted seabass, as I know it's not a seafood restaurant, I just didn't want meat. Ordered the seabass, great portion and the string beans were perfectly cooked "al dente". Good crisp. And the wild rice (pilaf) with mushrooms it came with was a nice side accompaniment. Seabass was a bit dry but flavor was good. Next time we'll stick to bar food, that was consistent and probably what they are best at. Great location, a block from the waterfront."

Paddy's Public House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (337) • $$

"I will give Paddy's Public House in Newton, MA, a round-up five-start review from my four and 1/2-star experience. I was staying in the area and visiting my daughter, and I walked over here for a meal by myself. When I arrived, the bar and restaurant downstairs were packed, and the hostess nicely and smartly recommended I check out the upstairs when I mentioned I wanted to eat at the bar. The ambiance throughout was that of a typical Irish pub. The menu options were excellent, and there were several items I would like to try. I ordered the steak tips with mashed potatoes and squash, and they hit the spot. I also had a couple of IPAs as well. The beer and drink selections were solid. My bartender provided excellent service. Overall, this was a 100% positive experience, and I would be a regular if I lived in the area."

Slade's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (220)

"A pillar in Roxbury, Slade's was once owned by Bill Russell. Relishing soul food classics from fried fish to their gigantic fried chicken. Fried okra is a great option to get your meal started. DJ's on weekends too! I highly recommend this spot and it's rich in history!"

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (897) • $$

"Really love the food. The ambiance is really Cuban cool. I honestly came here reading the reviews of fellow yelpers so sure enough they weren't wrong. When we arrived we were seated but our server was nowhere to be found until I actually grabbed the GM who was very gracious enough to take care of us. So with that said it doesn't get a perfect five but if we were looked after it would have been well over five stars..Amazing lamb chops chicharrino's, porkribs, shrimp and tres leches. You must come here!!!"

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (416)

"Came here for a work related dinner with a group of 10. It was a Saturday night so they were very busy. We had a pre arranged menu which allowed us to taste so many different dishes. My favorites were the vegetarian empanadas, beet salad, squash salad, vegetarian ropa vieja. And don't forget to try their churros, they are so fluffy and light. There were other dishes such as mussels, chicken, regular ropa vieja, but I didn't try them. Also, great mocktails!Our server Frank was amazing even though the kitchen and bar were very slow that night."

Corner Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (319) • $$

"GREAT chicken pesto melt, GREAT meatball sub., GREAT cocktail price$ and selection. Ask for The Last Word!!! Cozy, shady location outside, A/C comfort inside /downstairs!!!"

Daddy Jones

★★★★☆ 4.1 (224) • $$

"Came here for date night and my husband asked how we haven't found this hidden gem sooner! Our waiter was so great, service was excellent, food and drinks were delicious. The ambience was nice and loved their choice of music. We ordered the spanakopita, triple dip and rice/falafel large plate. All delicious! Can't wait to visit again."

Genki Ya - Boston

★★★★☆ 3.6 (577) • $$

"Definitely one of my favorite sushi places considering I do not eat seafood or meat. It has selected vegetarian options, but in my opinion they are pretty good compared to other places in town. Most of the locations are small and cozy, except for the Boston location. Parking is hard to find considering the location. The service is good but if you sit upstairs and they are busy, it can take a little bit before someone takes your order. My favorite items to order are-Miso soupYasai GyozaSweetie Roll - my favoriteHawaii Roll - 2nd favoriteOrder the gyoza sauce instead of soya sauce and have your sushi with that. the sauce is delicious."

Social Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (213) • $$

"Came in with a friend on the Friday night of Labor Day weekend, we needed dinner and drinks and she had been here once before (my first time). While 7pm on a Friday in Newton Corner can sometimes be crazy, we parked right out front but they have free parking in the garage if you need it.We sat at the bar (always fun and better people-watching!), I don't know the bartender's name but she had dark blonde/brown hair in a ponytail and glasses, she was very nice and had our great drinks ready right away. We both ordered cheeseburgers and the fries were AMAZING (herbs with butter, I think???). While my burger wasn't the medium-well that I ordered, it was so juicy and delicious that I didn't mind the pink at all (obviously, due to my empty plate).People came in and out all night, both from the street as well as the connected hotel. Great crowd, food and staff here so I will definitely be back!"

Tradesman Coffee Shop & Pizza Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (86) • $$

"Great place that's very large that's part restaurant part bakery part coffee shop. Staff is nice, food tasted great, and it came out in a timely manner."

Umbria

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (80)

"Hubby and I stopped in during their opening week and wow, what a beautiful modern rustic space. The top floor was not opened yet but it will be the spot for cocktails with a view once it's open. That said, we had a few kinks likely because it was their opening week and service was a bit mixed. Great detail to our table but staff didn't seem to be as knowledgeable about the restaurant's food and process. No one could tell us whether they validated for the Parcel 7 garage (they do in case you're wondering) and they got our order mixed up -- ordered Short Rib Caramelle but got the Braised Short Rib entree instead. Food ordered: Crab cakes, oysters, octopus, lobster dumplings, lobster tacos and short rib pasta. All tasted good enough though there wasn't a specific dish that had the WOW factor and the serving size leaned more to the skimpy end. We ordered 7 dishes between the 2 people and left "not starving". To put it in context, dishes were even smaller than single orders of spanish tapas. Overall, it's a great place to people watch and enjoy some cocktails but if you're not ordering a hefty steak dish, you will order quite a few dishes to make it a filling meal."

Clarke's at Faneuil Hall

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (221) • $$

"Popped in here for lunch and it really hit the spot. The burger is as classic as a pub burger should be in the best of ways. Really well prepared, and the potatoes were the right texture and plentiful. And both were even better with the side of bbq sauce I got which you should definitely get too. If it wasn't so pricey for a burger at lunch, I'd say it should be a regular event."

The Cellar Food & Drink

★★★★☆ 3.9 (261) • $$

"I was a bit confused with my bar experience at the Cellar. A mix between a pirate's cove with rock covered walls, "Yar, the Cellar" and a wine cellar, yeah it is really downstairs. The vibe was pretty chill, almost like being in a cafe with a young hip crowd of art school kids as well as the opposite of what may have been ex-theater leaguers ( very dramatic convos going on there). The drinks weren't particular impressive or particularly expensive. A favorite "Whiskey and Ginger" was $5.00 served in a small juice glass disappointing to the eye, but not to the taste with half of it being alcohol. Yohoho! Just like the location (between Central and Harvard) my overall experience, was in between pleasant and dull. Even though, the place was packed (we must have been breaking some fire hazard safety code), we found a seat relatively fast. Fries smelled delicious with herb season on what appeared to be a McDonalds style cut. The Cellar might be the right location for a week night drink. For a Fri and Sa seemed rather dull and could have more luck either in Central or Harvard."

Limani Grille

★★★★☆ 4.2 (86)

"I regret our experience at Limani. That is in the best sense. We ate too much. It was all good.Our party of four consisted of two runners who would be doing the Memorial Day half marathon twelve hours later and our respective spouses (college roommates). I was worried we had ordered more than we could finish. Nobody listened. We just about did it. I hate to waste food. I was more than prepared for the race.We had chopped salad, the chips, lobster mac and cheese, chicken meatballs, fava beans, mussels, and a whole fish. The salad had a few tiny peppers, round ones that were just right for me but too hot for my wife. The chips are made of zucchini and eggplant, alternating, served with tzatziki, cut so thin it must have been done with one of those scary mandolins and fried by someone whose hand and timing are experienced and perfect. The lobster made and cheese is what the runners consumed for calories. Although the chicken meatballs are not my favorite dish, these were about the best I have tried. Fava beans are something I always think to myself I ought to have more of. The mussels were the smaller type my wife favors. The fish was great, fresh and at a midpoint between flaky and meaty and fishy and not. I had non alcoholic beer. That is a product that has been improved greatly. The complimentary bread was served with their house brand olive oil.The server was attentive. The manager (or maitre d or more important server, in a pink jacket from the Miami Vice catalog, a compliment and not a criticism -- I'd like to have one of those) came by to check on things. They were busy. That's a good sign. The whole neighborhood was bustling. As a New Yorker, I get to Boston maybe every other year. I don't remember this area as being so popular. It is good to see.PS My friend finished first in his division. I finished at the back of the pack, but I passed people successively as the race progressed."

The Helmand Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (994) • $$$

"I've been here twice and both experiences were incredible. The dining area is huge with lots of tables, and you can see them making fresh bread in the wood-fired oven in the same space (no smoky smell though! The ventilation is excellent).The meal starts with some warm, crispy slices of their fresh bread alongside butter, a mint sauce, a vinegary pepper sauce, and a yogurt sauce. The entrees are in the $25-40 range but the portions are massive. We got the aushak appetizer ($9.50) which came with two large raviolis. The meat sauce is packed with umami and the leeks in the raviolis are fresh and tasty.For entrees we got the seekh kabab ($29.95) and koufta challow ($26.95). While I enjoyed both dishes very much, the seekh kabab was definitely the highlight. The lamb pieces had such a tasty seasoning on them and were cooked perfectly! The pallow rice which came with the kabab was also so flavorful. The dish came with a side of eggplant which was soft and seasoned well.The koufta challow came with a massive portion of rice. Luckily the rice was super tasty on its own-- cooked perfectly al dente with a nice cumin aroma. The dish came with a bowl of koufta swimming in a tomato based sauce. There were two pieces of peppery koufta in total. The tomato sauce was meaty and tasty.The servers here are so kind and friendly!"

The Landing Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (324) • $$

"Went here with a friend whom I hadn't seen for a couple of years. The parking is easy and we were able to get a table outside. We both decided to order the lobster roll (I ordered the cold one; and she ordered the hot one which is made with butter) with the arugula salad. We also had tempura like beans for an app. Food was very good -the tab was expensive but it was nice to treat ourselves well for once. Of course, the view of Marblehead Harbor was great and that really made us happy. Enjoy it. It can be worth a special moment in your life."

Bistro du Midi

★★★★☆ 4 (784) • $$$

"Excellent service, food and ambiance. It was a perfect evening. Went with a group of colleagues after a long conference day and could not have had a better experience! We started with the Oysters Mignonette and Fois Gras. I had a 'Oui Chef' cocktail that was simply delightful. We also ordered a truffle flat bread that was reported to be amazing, too.For main courses we ordered the Bouillabaisse, a filet and a steak frites. All were simply lovely! We were so full but ordered dessert anyway; the chocolate soufflé and Creme Brûlée which were both amazing, but we could not finish them.The service was impeccable too."

Foundry on Elm

★★★★☆ 3.5 (868) • $$$

"Great location. Was visiting my daughter in Cambridge n didn't know where to go n this place was able to accommodate us. Drinks are great. Prices reasonable."

Lingo Cafe & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (27)

"Nothing kicks off the weekend like a little Friday night rage-caging in the lobby of an East Cambridge office building.Raise the roof! WOOP WOOP Staple these documents! WOOP WOOPLocation aside, the spac... you know what? Location NOT aside. It's a bar that caters to a very specific group: employees in said building or residents of the Archstone village that never came to be. And based on the shoulder to shoulder post-5pm crowd, they're fine with that. As a destination though, be wary of short parking.The beer may be cheap (according to my drinking buddies) but well drinks run an average $7. I'd love to return for the fabled nachos, mounds of which passed by with an almost scheduled regularity, assaulting the nose with savory smells of salty fry and the eyes with drippy, melted goop.The space offers nothing. Open, empty, unadorned. Boulders near the main entrance give a "Honey I Shrunk The Kids and lost them in a Zen garden" feel. I joked to Ellen S, "It's like a cafeteria in here." Her reply: "It is a cafeteria." Oh right.Of note and to earlier reviews, women outnumber men 4 to 1. Happy hunting."

Seapoint Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (57)

"Volo hosts cornhole here upstairs. Staff are nice, upstairs is a big space for events but does have a chandelier in the middle causing an issue for Cornhole....if ordering a pint, we've had the wrong beer (or bad beer?) served, so I'd stick with cans. I had a pizza which was greasy in the best way. I'm sure some will say it's too much cheese because it pulls off the bread, but that's fine by me"

The Westland

★★★★☆ 3.6 (144) • $$

"Great food, service, and always welcome. The Westland is an old school Italian restaurant. The food is homemade, good portions. A local favorite."

Walrus and Carpenter Oyster Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (7)

"Quick and reasonable prices. Service is ok. Very few seats but the staff have to talk over your food to take order from other customers. But the oysters are nice and fresh."