Mouthwatering Bars in Boston

Boston Sail Loft

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1626) • $$

"This area is popping on the weekends! Parking is difficult so we ended up just paying for the lot ($18+) after circling around the block a few times. We arrived fairly late at night around 9:30pm and were seated right away. Service was good and food came out quickly. We ordered Clam Chowder based on reviews and it did not disappoint! We also ordered the New England Lobster Roll, which I thought was overpriced but good enough. The fries were nice because they were crispy and thick. After eating we walked around North End to explore the area. Definitely worth checking out if you are a tourist here!"

Abe & Louie's

★★★★☆ 4 (1763) • $$$

"I would consider Abe and Louise, a boutique style steakhouse, being that they only have two locations; Boca Raton, Florida, and Boston, Massachusetts. I have been to both locations now and I must say I am very happy with the service, ambience, food, quality, differentiation of products.From my daughter's 19th birthday, she decided she wanted to go for a meal at a steakhouse specifically in downtown Boston we decided to come here after a so-so experience at the palm restaurant in Boston as well as a terrible meal at Smith and Wolinsky up in Burlington Massachusetts. I called the restaurant ahead of time to notify them of my daughter's birthday and to ask them if I could bring a dairy free cake as she has a sensitivity. I was told that that was absolutely fine and they do not charge for bringing in your own birthday celebration cake The food was out of this world, and I still have cravings for the brussels sprout sides, as well as the creamed spinach. As I write this, I'm also thinking about the large hash brown, which was also equally amazing. From the bread that was brought to the table to hitting the temperatures on the steaks and sitting right by the windows it was a wonderful dining experience. The only thing that I would suggest going forward is that they figure out a way to distinguish between flatwater classes and sparkling water glasses Because on three separate times, the buses came over to fill our cups with flatwater one in fact we had sparkling. One of the times we didn't catch them and they essentially ruined our water. We needed to have them fix this by giving us a new bottle of water.We will be back. It was a great meal."

Redbones BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.5 (1971)

"What I liked:- good food portions served immediately after order is placed. - cheap, craft beer on tap. Multiple IPAs!- loads of seating indoors and outdoors Areas to improve?- service. Seemed to take awhile to get served after taking a seat."

Picco Pizza & Ice Cream

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1364) • $$

"Went to Boston's famous "Southie" neighborhood to check out a pizza place that is a local favorite. Picco Pizza is a restaurant that has a small menu, limited space and a ton of heart. The brick oven style pie we ordered was absolutely terrific and I could not find a single thing wrong with it. The crust is so light yet chewy it reminded me of sourdough bread. Prior to that we started with an amazing salad that had mangos, peanuts and avocado with chili peppers. We could not leave without trying their famous homemade ice cream and I was not disappointed in it either. I chose chocolate malt and passion fruit ice cream with whipped cream. Heaven!!!"

Buttermilk & Bourbon

★★★★☆ 4 (1156) • $$$

"We have been thinking of trying Buttermilk & Bourbon for some time now and today, we were able to make it out to Commonwealth Ave to see what they're about!Love the aesthetic inside, it's definitely giving NOLA vibes in here... RUE BOURBON ;) We tried a little bit of everything for lunch today. Started off with the Nashville hot alligator fries ($15), sweet & spicy buttermilk fried boneless chicken thighs ($14), nola bbq shrimp ($15), & fresh fried beignets with chocolate ($10). Everything was flavorful and tasty. One thing I would like to comment on is the temperature of some of the dishes; I do enjoy my food hot so when food arrives warm-ish cold, it leads me to believe that they are just warming up food that has already been prepared in advance. The alligator fries & bbq shrimp both were not hot but our server was kind enough to send it back to make sure it's hot. Even though I could taste that it was seasoned well & yummy, it was definitely a game changer when the food came back hot. The sweet and spicy chicken was delicious! Piping hot (thank gosh!) and was definitely one of my favorites from this meal. The beignets were perfect. Light, fluffy, & crispy goodness. I would definitely come back again to get these two items. Keep in mind for if you go here, everything is family style portion, meant for sharing. Parking: This side of Commonwealth Ave is residential parking for the most part. You may have to circle around Newbury & Boylston, maybe check side streets, to find some parking. There's meter parking & garage/lot nearby. Conclusion: I'm not sure if I would come back soon, but if I do, I'd probably swing by, if in the mood, for some buttermilk fried chicken or just beignets & some drinks."

Area Four

★★★★☆ 4 (1102) • $$

"We came here for a quick meal. The service was good. The food came out reasonably. We got carnivore, classical margarita and mushroom & Fontina. We always got drinks. The pizza tasted delicious. You could taste the smoke from the brick oven. You can taste the Quality in the ingredients. Price was fine. Would come back"

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1138) • $$

"I came with some friends and we were looking for a weekday brunch spot so Lincoln was the perfect choice! I ordered the egg BLTC and lavender haze spritz. The drink looks and tastes great. The egg BLTC was pretty good. I liked that the hash brown is thin and crispy. My friend got the expresso martini and it was great too. Overall, a great brunch spot!Service was friendly. It wasn't too busy so we were able to get free two hour street parking. There's currently holiday decorations and the space is very inviting."

Little Donkey

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1011) • $$$

"Little Doneky is a great spot! I've been there a handful of times, only for drinks, but I've heard the food is pretty good. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Painkiller, which had a nice flavor and was actually a very large drink. I was able to nurse it for about 2 hours with no issue! I recall having the sangria on another occasion and it was also decent.Location wise, it's super convenient, right in the middle of Central Square. I'd recommend sitting at the bar if you're looking for more of a casual vibe."

In A Pickle Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (923) • $$

"TLDR: was featured on diners drive ins and dives That's all you need to know. Food is hearty. Staff is friendly. Yes there are gimmicks, but some days you want some god damn Oreos in your waffles with special syrup drizzled on top and 5 chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce."

The Tip Tap Room

★★★★☆ 4 (829) • $$

"This place is absolutely awesome. I would definitely visit the Tip Tap room frequently if I lived in the area.We were the first ones there; we arrived shortly after they opened (no reservations). They have an awesome, diverse menu with a ton of great beer choices. I was planning on trying one of the brews, but someone started with a Bloody Mary and we all followed suit. My friends had a beer chaser and were happy with their choices.I had a veggie burger that was absolutely delicious. Rave reviews on everything else including our awesome, engaging server. It got very busy quickly with large parties that had reservations. Definitely go here."

No. 9 Park

★★★★☆ 4.1 (768) • $$$$

"Blessed to have a spot here for a special occasion, I came here with some rather high expectations. The restaurant hit on most things and is worth it if you want a special occasion to be memorable. Sometimes you fear that a tasting menu will still leave you hungry. I was afraid I'd have to go up the hill to Fill-A-Buster for a kabab plate afterward, just like when I used to work around here (albeit it's closed during dinner hours). However, the portions are quite robust and you get a good tasting of everything.The crudo is a nice start, with a delicate European sea bass and a slightly sharp turnip that combined nicely. The only thing I might have critique is that there are a lot of elements that might hide the fish, but everything is a bit compartmentalized.The halibut with cannellini beans and broccolini might not be flashy, but it's satisfying and familiar, while still being quite upper-scale. The halibut is seared nicely and the broccolini and cannellini made you feel better with all the rich stuff you're going to eat.Chicken tortellini was a bit of a surprise, as I was pretty skeptical. While the tortellini was okay (the pasta was a little thick), it was really the wild mushroom sauce that elevated the dish. Yeah, black truffle does that too. The prune-filled gnocchi, not part of the tasting menu, was also a surprise. Fruit-filled potato pasta? Didn't sound promising but I decided to try it since it's Barbara Lynch's "signature". I thought it was interesting and thought the prune filling was smooth and not too sweet. The foie gras "bits" makes everything nice. The squab might have been my favorite dish of the tasting. The squab isn't gamey, but clean flavor. It was a more tender and delicate chicken. The risotto and vegetables gave the dish a comfortable feeling.The wagyu is seared nicely and had great texture, as it should. The root vegetables were not too raw or overcooked. If you don't want to splurge for the wagyu and want to stick to the venison instead...that was the one weakness of the dinner. It's seared with a "rosemary ash". Both the venison and ash were not good. The venison is more gamey that my previous experiences with venison and it's quite off-putting...as was the ash.The chocolate soufflé with ice cream was executed well, though it's not a mind-blowing dessert. The winter squash pavlova is a more interesting dessert.Service was fairly attentive throughout. The server made a few visits. I sat at the front by the window. Some might like the back part of the restaurant but this was fine with me."

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."

Boston Chops South End

★★★★☆ 4 (767) • $$$

"Really nice atmosphere- classic steakhouse vibes, so dark and moody. Our server was helpful and they even put a birthday candle in our dessert. Overall the food was good - we ordered a special, which was a dry aged porterhouse, but we wished we had gotten the ribeye. The porterhouse leaned pretty dry even at medium rare. I agree with others it would've benefited with more salt. I like the sauce flight option a lot but I wouldn't say the sauces are great. The patata bravas had a great seasoning but we were told they were crispy potatoes, and they came out very soft. The sticky toffee pudding was definitely the star of the night. It was well balanced for such a sweet dessert. Cocktails were also great. Just FYI valet was not available when we went since previous reviews had mentioned a valet.We also had an unfortunate experience with my reservation - it was cancelled due to another event and the manager left a message to reschedule us and offer complimentary drinks or appetizer. I called back and left a message to reschedule and asked if brunch also offered the dinner menu, and no one ever called me back or reached out to me so I just made a new reservation on my own. That left a bad taste in my mouth since I had reached back out with a question and no one followed up."

Deuxave

★★★★☆ 4.1 (689) • $$$

"Deuxave fell a little short of my high expectations (based on fabulous reviews by word of mouth). The aesthetic of this place is gorgeous- the brick walls, the roses and decor, and the lighting make for a very romantic feel.To start with, I tried the Holland Platinum Osetra caviar. The caviar was exquisite, very fresh and paired well with the additions they gave you. This was the best thing I ordered by a mile (and should be, at $139). I also ordered the lobster gnocchi fricassée- the gnocchi was too soft, the lobster was overcooked and rubbery, and the entire dish was bland. For dinner I ordered the tagliatelle "bolognaise" (veal and beef sauce) with truffles freshly shaved on top. I was not impressed with the pasta; it was not seasoned, the pasta was not cooked al dente, the dish was smallllll, and it tasted like a pasta dish I could've ordered anywhere else.The wine and the company were great, our table had a fun time, and the service was top notch. Memorable night, solid meal, but expected more for the prices. Just felt very underwhelmed with the food, and overwhelmed with the bill; probably would not return unless it for a glass of wine."

Cambridge Common

★★★★☆ 3.8 (792)

"Cambridge Commons is a local restaurant and bar with good service and nice ambiance. When in Cambridge visiting my sister it's always the place they default to. The food offerings are your typical bar type fare. I would say the food is average but the overall experience is always pleasant. We ordered some salads, chicken sandwich, grain bowl, steak fajitas and tater tots. The tots had a bit of a smokey taste to it and my grain bowl was very bland side, but all the ingredients were fresh. The rest of the group enjoyed their food, so I'm giving Cambridge Common a solid 4 star rating."

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (812) • $$$

"Tried the burger and fries and it HIT. Well seasoned and well cooked. Live band was great too, playing a fair amount of covers. I was lucky enough to find the last seat at the bar--you have to make reservations to sit down here as it's a fairly intimate restaurant. All the bartenders were friendly and attentive and I also appreciate that they have a free coat check. I've never been disappointed here! Recommend!"

The Warren Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (658) • $$

"We decided to give the Warren Tavern a try last night to grab some food before heading to the Halloween festivities we had planned later in the night. For drinks, we tried the allagash white beer, blueberry mule, & the pumpkin spice latte martini. All the drinks were amazing, 10/10 would recommend all of the ones we tried! For food we ordered the clam chowder, wings, two orders of crab cakes, a dozen raw oysters, nachos, & lobster mac & cheese. Everything was pretty good... only thing I would say is salt & pepper is definitely needed, a little bland but not bad. Clam chowder is creamy-- everyone seemed to enjoy this dish. I liked that it was creamy but it a fluffy consistency & a little too light for my liking. I usually enjoy a creamy & heavier consistency. Lobster Mac had lots of lobster! Again, salt & pepper is much appreciated but still good. My favorite thing we ordered was the pumpkin spice latte martini! It was DIVINE & simply just perfect. Parking was a bit hard to find but if you can snag a spot outside or in the nearby streets (all mostly street parking), you're golden."

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."

Harvest

★★★★☆ 3.7 (759) • $$$

"I must say, Harvest is one of my top restaurants in the Cambridge/Boston area. I came here this past week with colleagues who had flown in from the west coast.Once you actually locate Harvest down the little alley it is in, and you get around the somewhat confusing path to the restaurant, it is like a little--or rather, not to small--oasis. We were promptly shown to our table and offered helpful menu explanations from our server, who was very attentive.We shared the asparagus appetizer, and can I just say that I typically don't even like asparagus, but thought it was actually really good here? Maybe I will give this previously disliked vegetable another change. I ordered the lamb chops for my entree, which were cooked perfectly, and essentially were made the way lamb chops should be prepared. They had a very nice pumpkin dessert that had a nice crunch to it. This was really a relaxing dinner and is a great place to go, whether with friends or colleagues. I'm sure I will be back!"

Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (890) • $$

"Nestled near Harvard, Grendel's Den beckons with its cozy underground charm. Sip beer, ponder life, and people-watch amidst nostalgia. Friendly staff, great drinks - an unforgettable college favorite. Cheers to Grendel's Den!"

The Hourly Oyster House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (548) • $$$

"Came here for dinner (made reservations) and got seated at the Oyster Bar which was a fun view to see all the different oysters get shucked. For two, we got the fried oysters, clam chowder, a few different East Coast oysters and a lobster roll. The lobster roll is a heavier dish as expected so I'm glad we just got a few smaller starters to share. Everything was delicious, our server was very friendly and attentive even on a busy evening, lively ambiance, and the restaurant is located in a convenient area!"

KAVA neo-taverna

★★★★☆ 4.3 (518) • $$$

"Great place and amazing foodFood: love kolokithakia- everytime i try it was amazing - crispy outside and juicy inside. Tzatziki can be bit salty so would recommend dipping half of it :) Roka is my favorite salad here- goes super well with coated walnuts and halloumi on top. Greek fries were crispy and tied well either way fetas. Staffs were super friendly and chill. I enjoy having small conversation with them :) Wasn't busy on Sunday brunch but usually very busy at night so would recommend booking in advance"

21st Amendment

★★★★☆ 4.1 (483) • $$

"Okay, I low-key loved this place. It's not fancy. It's a bit of a hole-in-the-wall. But it has history and tasty food and brews! The cider here was phenomenal. Seriously, even if you don't like cider, you should try it. Husband had a few beers here too and really enjoyed them. The people seemed very friendly too. But - the star was the short rib grilled cheese. Just take a lactaid and do it. It's well worth the calories. BONUS: Be sure to see the fireplace that JFK liked to sit by when he worked on his speeches. Super close to the capitol building and Boston Common."

The Stockyard Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (516) • $$$

"The Stockyard keeps going to the bitter end! First, great parking lot. It's huge. It also feels quieter, and belies how close you are to Boston. The restaurant is also huge, I think I counted three dining rooms and a huge bar. I got there on the later side, and even as people were slowly filing out the servers kept going with food and drinks. Fantastic staff!The portions were huge. My burger was delicious and well seasoned. The fries were a bit of a mix in crisp, but if I lived in the area it would have been enough for lunch the next day."

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."

Waypoint

★★★★☆ 3.9 (504) • $$$

"We came in today with 5 of us for Mother's Day brunch; it was a 3-course pre fixe menu for $49. The food was quite good, and portions were very generous. For the first course we tried the Caesar salad and the Hash brown topped w/ smoked fish salad and smoked trout roe (very good). For the entree we had the Uni Bucatini topped w/ egg yolk - really creamy and delicious, their famous burger, and the Steak and eggs Benedict. All good. Then for dessert the rhubarb and strawberry Crostata topped w/ ginger ice cream and basil. Wow. Only downside was the slow service. We told them right when we arrived at 11 that we needed to leave by 12:30 to catch a plane, and the first course didn't arrive until an hour later, the entree half hour after that at 12:30, and dessert at 12:40, so had only a few moments to scarf our dessert and get out 15 minutes late. So stressful, but overall a nice Mother's Day meal."

Anchovies

★★★★☆ 4 (461) • $$

"Came here for drinks on a Friday night. It's a pretty small venue if you're just there for drinks so keep that in mind. The drinks, however, were awesome! Any drink that comes in a martini glass they give you the rest of the shaker too so it's a great deal. The bartenders were very friendly and the vibes were great."

Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (413) • $$

"Great spot in Chelsea to enjoy a good vibe and a delicious cocktail & dinner! The burger was fresh, juicy and rich in flavors and the cordon bleue was sooo well done, and tasted like a good European meal! Service was fast and our waiter was funny and great to interacting with him.A bit pricey, bit worth trying!"

Via Italian Table

★★★★☆ 3.6 (553)

"This is by far one of my favorite places to eat in Worcester. The food is top-notch, the service is attentive, and the atmosphere is perfect for enjoying a great meal and conversation. I highly recommend trying the meatballs as an appetizer. I had the salmon, which was excellent, but the Bolognese is outstanding as well."

Capo Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (590)

"Came here for gluten free Tuesday dinner (in June) when my sister was with my helping me move. Sad to have already moved never knowing this place existed. We searched and found it because of the gluten free menu. My sister has celiac. Ok so the caccio e Pepe was divinity. Divinity. Like I'll never enjoy the Trader Joe's sauce ever again. Not sure how "authentic" it is or isn't but I want to make a cacio e Pepe like that. Holy moly. And that was gluten free. Imagine how much better it is with regular pasta ;) The pizzas were great. We got cheese and pepperoni. Crust was pretty good. Cheese was flavorful. We got a cheesecake to go. It was very rich and delicious. It survived our hour plus commute back to Brookline on a delayed train in extreme heat. The pizza served as good leftover meals for my poor celiac sister. Recommend a million times."

Local 149

★★★★☆ 3.6 (515) • $$

"It's hard to go wrong with a trendy brunch place in Southie. This place was really good, great service and food, but I felt like it wasn't anything too special. I would definitely go back, but if you're visiting Boston, I recommend checking out other more unique places for brunch. Not pictured was the basic mimosa I got because it's not brunch without a mimosa. The most delicious part of the meal was the mac and cheese balls. They were amazing! I always need to try the place's mac and cheese and I love when the restaurant takes it to the next level, like a mac ball! I thought it was interesting that they served in on marinara sauce, I didn't think it would work well, but it actually did.We also got the breakfast tacos, which were basic and good, can't go wrong with that. And we also go the banana fosters french toast. This was really good, really sweet though so we couldn't finish it. Overall, good basic brunch and good food."

Casa Vallarta

★★★★☆ 4.1 (392) • $$

"For the region, the Mexican food wasn't bad. I was hoping for a bit more authentic though. However, my margarita was strong and tasty and i really enjoyed the bean dip that came with the salsa"

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."

Amrheins

★★★★☆ 3.6 (503)

"Came here on Sunday for drinks, said I would return on Monday and my server, Jamie, remembered me. She's such a blast! She remembered exactly what we had the day before and the breakfast was rather tasty. She's all over the place, but she's doing everything. Maybe she needs some help! Anywho, it was a great time! Thanks ma'am!"

Dryft

★★★★☆ 4.2 (369) • $$

"I stayed overnight in an area near Boston that didn't have many dining options, and this restaurant stood out as a promising choice. It has a sleek, modern vibe and very friendly staff. The food was good--well-prepared and nicely presented, though not spectacular. Overall, a solid dining experience in an area with limited options."