MJ O'Connor's - Seaport

★★★☆☆ 3 (286) • $$

"This is a bar/restaurant that is attached to the Westin hotel. There is an entrance to it from the hotel lobby. When you walk in from this direction you go into what I guess is the back bar area. They have a nice bar area with tables and some booths and tvs to watch sports. And the front area of the bar has a bigger bar area with some more tvs and plenty of seating. I think there are a few outdoor tables too or only in the warmer months there may be. I did pick up and had a 20.00 voucher card since I was a guest at the hotel. No one told me and it did not say on the card that the voucher could not be used on take out orders. When I asked the guy if there was any possible way he said no but he would call someone, I guess his manager to ask and they also said no. I was pretty bummed. Oh well I guess I can use it next time I am in town. The food was your standard Irish bar/ restaurant type. I did not know what I was in the mood for so, I got mac and cheese with toasted ritz crackers on top, watermelon with feta, cucumber and basil salad and beer battered chicken tenders. The mac and cheese I liked the best. It was a bit cheesy, watery but it still tasted good. The salad had too much feta for my liking, not enough basil and the chicken tenders were very crispy which was fine with me as I think I asked for them to be but a bit too crispy and fried. I did not try anything else or have any drinks here. They have two locations of this place. I have not been to the other one before, but if I had to guess it would be like this one. I will say, it is not like you're missing out in much if you end up not being able to make it here to try this place out. But, if you are in this area of the seaport it's an on spot."

Zesto's Pizza & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (104) • $

"I really like Zesto's. The food is good, portions are large, and the prices are reasonable. I especially like the antipasto salad and the calzones. Everyone is friendly and orders come together quickly. Great for take out when cooking at home is just not happening."

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"

New Republik

★★★★★ 4.6 (14)

"My friend and I came here on a Saturday night for dinner. I had one of the best burgers in recent memory here, and now I'm sad that I don't live in Boston anymore because I would be coming back to this bar all the time if I did. Really great service and we loved the decor."

Beantown Pub

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (799) • $$

"Their website says it's the only place you can drink a cold Sam Adams by a cold Sam Adams and I think that's hilarious. Had to come, of course! It's right off the Commons so it's an easy location.Service was good. It's a seat yourself type of place.My burger was phenomenal but ironically, the Beantown beans were not good in my opinion. They tasted old for lack of a better explanation? I'm from the South so I've had my fair share of baked beans and these were not it. Just don't order them and you'll love the food here- like I said, the burger was fab.Not sure if there's AC - it's not cold but it's not as hot as outside so do with that what you will.Prices are average, maybe even better than average depending on where you are in Boston."

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (12)

"Loved this place!! I had the bar steak which was amazing! Next time, I will ask for the blue cheese butter on the side so I can choose how much I want of its deliciousness. Nolan whipped up a fabulous dessert martini just for me and was simply delightful as my truly attentive bartender! I'm in the area weekly and Dan was so welcoming that I will be back!"

The Plough & Stars

★★★★☆ 3.9 (347)

"Not sure why I haven't reviewed this place before, it is a staple in my bar diet. Cool vibe, nice service and live music every single night. That last part is kind of insane to me because the place is pretty small and they manage to have full bands jamming in there. It's so tight you have to squeeze past the bassist to get to the bathroom. It's also got that interesting diversity of generations that you see at Cantab, people old and new Cambridge.The beer selection leaves a little to be desired, last time I was there the options were Stella, Guiness or IPAs, so basically nothing drinkable. The food is a bit overpriced for what it is, but it's not bad.I've also just had kind of fun times here in the past. I remember once we stayed a little late and rather than tell us we had to go, they just closed the curtains and let us hang out for longer. I know, after hours in Cambridge, heaven forbid!Generally just a good place to have a burger, a beer and a conversation and if the conversation is good enough, you get some live music in the bargain. A nice Cambridge institution, I feel."

Tessie's bar & kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (120)

"This place was excellent. The people were wonderful. The beet salad was amazing. The garlic tater tots were crispy and perfect. Overall the food and experience was perfect. We will be back."

Port 305

★★★☆☆ 3 (269) • $$

"Very nice brunch outside on Sunday with my lovely date. She had salad and I had the eggs Benedict. Quite tasty.Service was attentive. They had Maine's Lunch on tap. Win!"

Granite Street Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (213) • $

"First time there and let me tell you, I was not disappointed. I told her I didn't want to cook or do dishes and she smiled and told me "we got you here "And she sure did !!! The breakfast was amazing and so much that we where so Fulllll and happy .. hands down great place to have breakfast or take out"

Tamper

★★★★☆ 4.1 (160) • $

"Great spot to enjoy a breakfast and a tasty coffee! The design is modern and cute, and the coffee tastes strong and flavorful! The avocado feta toast was devine!"

Arboretum Pizza Grill

★★★☆☆ 3 (83) • $

"Their Greek-style pizza feels like it's in the bar pie spectrum: on the thinner side but almost buttery. Their chicken gyro pizza was OK but not my fav (had some wet toppings that didn't work for me), but their chicken parm pizza had me reaching for seconds. Their grilled chicken sub was also decent- the bread was blah, but the filling was plentiful and flavorful. And their potato skins weren't anything to write home about, but hit the spot."

Pick Pockets

★★★★★ 4.6 (93) • $

"I wanted to take the time to update my review. The best part? Nothing has changed. Still super delish, large, fresh portions."

Lucky's Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (715) • $$

"This place has great bar food and quick drinks!The bartenders were fast and the food was great. It's a great spot for a small bite to eat and some drinks with friends. It was fairly close to our hotel and I élèverez this spot from the last time I was here. Great spot!"

The Bullpen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (31)

"I'm not at all familiar with the Fenway area but stopped in here before my first Sox game. While it was busy and a little crowded, the bar line moved quickly, bartenders friendly and crowd was fun. The convenience of using the bar to enter/exit the park is very convenient."

Rebel's Guild

★★★★☆ 3.5 (88)

"Good drinks, cool atmosphere. The Bao buns could have used a little more seasoning. Overall, foot place for drink and an appetizer"

Victoria's Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (496) • $$

"*** 11/2019 ***A seasonal specials sheet caught my eye.The Pumpkin Bisque with smoke gouda $5.99 bowl was savory tasty rich, but served lukewarm instead of hot.Both Victoria's Hangover Burger $13.99 (8 oz Angus beef patty topped with a fried egg, smoked bacon, American cheese, smother with black pepper maple syrup aioli) and Victoria's Breakfast Sandwich $10.99 (2 fried eggs, melted pepper jack cheese, famous turkey hash, topped with chipotle mayo) were served on a jumbo English muffin. Both were pretty good. I was just bummed that somehow I always seem to end up with the short end of the stick with my portion of french fries, which by the way, was terrific on this visit.Off the regular menu, the breakfast burrito (shaved sirloin with two scrambled eggs, peppers, onions and pepper jack cheese $10.49) was missing something. It just wasn't particularly well flavored, and the beef came out a bit tough. The portion sufficed though.*** 12/2019 ***New seasonal specials sheet, though there wasn't one on our table, so I borrowed the one I spotted at an empty table not too far away.Two of us ended up sharing two of the specials:Shashuka $14.99This famous breakfast dish from Israel is a delicious mix of 2 poached eggs, smothered with mozzarella and gouda cheese, in a homemade tomato sauce spiced with onions, garlic, cilantro and paprika... Served with a side of toast and homefries or hash browns.Huevos Rancheros $14.99This famous breakfast dish from Mexico is a delicious mix of 2 eggs any style, served with avocado, black beans, cilantro, topped with salsa and shredded cheddar on a corn tortilla.Another friend later commented that traditionally, shashuka is vegetarian, the eggs are cooked in the tomato sauce, and there is no cheese in it.Victoria's may not have been traditional, but somehow the mix with the potato cubes found beneath the gooey saucy cheese with lovely bits of onion and unannounced yet welcome basil leaves was quite tasty, rich, and filling.The other dish was enjoyed by our resident vegetarian. Visually, it was a bit deconstructed a plating, with the tortillas arriving the form of two folded tortilla shells, which we found out could be swapped out for pita upon request. I made myself a breakfast tortilla with my shell.Of the two, I preferred the Shashuka, but if recollections serve me well, I think I may revisit Victoria's Breakfast Sandwich sooner, if it continues to remain on their special roster.*** 1/2020 ***Guess the hash browns were short lived. They weren't offered on this visit when a bunch of ordered omelettes for lunch.The breakfast potatoes were quite good, and they filled the New Market Veggie $10.99 (minus the jalapenos please) quite well with crisp firm vegetables, which made it feel like a sensible healthy option. A DC however wasn't crazy about the sweetened marinade used in their fried chicken.Even though the steak tips in my Victoria's Steak Sandwich on Ciabatta $11.99 came north of the requested medium rare, the meat was still quite pleasantly tender.I've been hankering lately to give their French Toast a try, and only recently realized that their Eggs & Cakes $8.99 come with either pancakes OR french toast ($5.99 a la carte for 2 pieces) with 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes or grits, and choice of toast. Hmmm...No more Monthly Specials for now it seems."

Grassfields Food & Spirit

★★★★☆ 3.6 (258) • $$

"This is what I called old school no nonsense. Good food with good prices! They do not overcharge here, and the place is always packed because of the popularity. We were able to get seated at the bar and the service was very friendly and to the point and I certainly enjoyed my steak tips. They give a lot of food. I also enjoyed my side of rice pilaf, which is quite famous there, and the Avalanche ice cream was delicious with caramel...so good! The ambience is comfort casual but you're most likely see people in their 60s here... that's good since then know what's good and deals! By the way, they give the coolest bread which is like a giant pretzel!"

Sugar Bowl Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (171) • $

"What a cute little local business! They have many many coffee flavors and have now added frozen cocktails to their menus. It was? cash only but I noticed on weekends, specifically when they have their frozen cocktails available, they accept card. Not sure if this is a regular thing now. Could be a weekend only thing? idk. Service is okay, they're not the kindest l o l. But their drinks are good enough to keep me coming!"

Village Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (40)

"Friendly, attentive wait staff. The beer options are pretty good and inexpensive. Food is so-so, mixed reviews from my party (see pics). We came here accidentally after rock climbing nearby because we thought this was part of the brewery next door but we ended up staying since they have food while their neighbors do not. Overall fairly enjoyable meal with friends."

Rock&Rye

★★★★☆ 3.7 (65)

"Great upscale dive bar, watched Sunday football here and the drinks were great and the bartenders were even better Great atmosphere with the chandeliers and lights and flamingo drinks Also I loved the chocolate art on my espresso martinis"

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★☆ 3.8 (136) • $

"Five stars for my UberEats orders. Simple things can be rated 5 stars too! 1.) fried potatoes are absolutely BOMB! 2.) hearty portions of fries with your sandwich order 3.) the chicken noodle soup is fantastic"

Buffalo's Pizza and Subs

★★★★☆ 3.9 (26)

"Pretty good. Had a couple slices. And they were huge. Tasted great reheated, so fresh out of the oven should be even better. Would go again."

The Villa Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (223) • $$

"Note: This is our first visit since the change in ownership. We've been a few times previously and always enjoyed our visit. One of the draws to this place was Keno, and I'm sorry to report that it's gone. Finito. Gonzo. What the hell...That is all."

Wilson's Diner

★★★★☆ 4 (221) • $

"I visited this MA diner due to the great reviews. I am so glad I listened to yelp. Nice sized lot for the busy part of town. The staff was VERY friendly that I wished I lived closer.The retro vibe was so inviting.Food was tasty. The corn muffins were fresh. They were so good that I took one to go.I'll be back"

Bodega On Smith

★★★★☆ 4.4 (39)

"A nice neighborhood market/deli on Smith street, right where the Thai grocery store used to be. They have limited parking but street parking is usually not bad in this area. I went in to look for some ethnic groceries and they had a nice small selection of Asian and Latin American groceries. Unfortunately, the spiced rice that I was looking for.....they only had GOYA brand, which I don't buy because of GOYA's owner's political stands. Therefore, I did not buy any groceries. I checked out the deli section and their menu is large and varied. They have a large selection of prepared salads that look really nicely done.This business was born and created as a place where people can gather around excellent food, shopping, urban culture, and great coffee - that is the vision that Ken Zorabedian and Rick Melise had when they came up with the concept for Bodega on Smith. They wanted a place where people of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds could shop, meet, and mingle in the heart of Smith Hill, their childhood stomping ground. Located just a few blocks from the State Capital Building and a stone's throw from Downtown Providence, the Bodega on Smith provides quality produce from local Rhode Island farmers. You can pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables. There's a selection of vegan and non-vegan gourmet cheeses, cured meats, and farm fresh eggs. The prepared foods section is internationally inspired and changes daily with both vegan and non-vegan options. The Market Menu is a rotating menu, and their sandwich menu has over 30 sandwiches and a dedicated Vegan Menu. The one thing that I can also say is when I walked in, there was a pungent odor inside the entire store. Not sure what that was, but for me, it was a bit of a turn off."

Back Deck

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (665) • $$

"This is my second time I've been here and although I don't really remember what I ate before, I will say that I was quite impressed by the quick turnaround town because I had to go to the museum next-door. I ordered the steak tips and Thai flavored chicken wings. The wings were OK, but I think the sauce and accompanied it made it better. I prefer a little bit more crunchy skin. But the steak tips were delicious, the mashed potatoes and broccoli was just a good balance. Definitely recommend to come here if you want to have a quick bite no nonsense meal in the downtown area for residents visitors."

Stalex

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (54) • $

"It's a great neighborhood fast food place. Wonderful takeout and delivery service. The owner is an extremely hard working and nice woman. Very friendly. I had the grilled chicken dinner, it was made to order and taste great.My girlfriend had the grilled chicken pasta dinner. It came with a piece of garlic bread. She couldn't get enough of the garlic bread. She was in garlic heaven. Order it on the side if you are a huge garlic fan as she is.This place is definitely a hole in the wall. They get busy at lunch time but service is quick and friendly. Will definitely return when we are in the area for a quick bite."

Orleans Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (443) • $$

"We went here before the Slutcracker st Somerville Theater. It was the night before Xmas Eve and they were waiting on a big party. It was festive and homey at the same time. My butternut squash ravioli was good. The sauce was a bit sweet. But loved my husbands barrio tacos and the churros (serve with really good coffee ice cream) were delicious. The staff was nice. All around I very much liked this place! What was the good theme? No idea."

Rhythm n Wraps

★★★★★ 4.5 (142) • $$

"I come here quite a bit with my family of vegans. I know a place is good when all three of my kids joyfully agree to go for dinner. I have had several items, but I think I have finally settled on my favorite, the Be You Burger. Usually, I am not a fan of the simulated meats that are out there, but the combo of caramelized onions, pickles, and BBQ mayo works well with the impossible meat and toasted brioche bun. The fries are really good to."

City Streets Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (152) • $$

Mama Ana

★★★★☆ 4.1 (121) • $

"Local cafe with juice/breakfast/brunch/lunch options! Plenty of indoor and outdoor dining! Nice portions, flavorful food, and friendly staff. There's a clean bathroom as well. Gets busy in the afternoon so come early! Lots of locals come here!"

Mount Vernon

★★★★☆ 3.6 (268)

"This is an excellent place to eat.I have had the prime rib and the baked stuffed shrimp. I would say both of those meals are definitely two of the best options on their menu. Both of those dishes come with potatoes and vegetables.The stuffing they make for the shrimp is very flavorful and the meal is very filling.The prime rib always comes out to me cooked just the way I like it and is always delicious.They have plenty of comfortable seating and the waitstaff is always pleasant and provides excellent service.I always enjoy eating here."

Libertine North End

★★★★☆ 3.9 (136) • $$

"Libertine is a Portuguese-Italian fusion restaurant and a must try for those who eat gluten-free! The menu is advertised as 98% gluten-free (with the exception of ravioli dishes, such as the lobster ravioli).Libertine has a generous drink selection which includes port wines, hard seltzers, mocktails, and of course gluten-free beers... on top of the standard beer, wine and cocktail selection.Each appetizer at Libertine can be made gluten-free. My table opted to go with the choco frito (fried Portuguese style cuddle fish). The cuddle fish themselves were lightly breaded and perfectly fried, and served with a garlic sriracha aioli. Ideally there could have been a few more pieces of cuddle fish for the $23 price tag, but it was filling enough as an appetizer.For main dishes, I ordered the lobster tail ravioli (non gluten-free) and my companion ordered the lobster tail carbonara, a gluten-free dish. Both dishes came out hot and in decently sized portions (not too small, but not big enough to take home for leftovers). The lobster ravioli came with six large ravioli. Both the ravioli and the lobster tail carbonara came in a creamy sauce filled with surprise chunks of lobster claw, which were cooked to an enjoyable and flaky consistency.The service at Libertine was friendly and the food came out in a reasonable time. Our server offered us dessert at the close of our meal, though we did not have any more room and declined to see the dessert menu. The check total was what I expected for Italian dining in the North End.There were a few other dishes on the menu that caught my eye and I'd like to try next time I am at Libertine, such as the grilled octopus, chouriço bombeiro, meatballs, and gnocchi sorrentina."

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!"