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A photo of Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston restaurant
1. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston
4.6
Exceptional(4245)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District
Booked 22 times today
The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.
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2. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille - Afternoon Tea
4.6
Exceptional(179)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Financial District
Booked 2 times today
Indulge in a delightful afternoon at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, where the air is filled with the enticing aroma of herbal teas and the joyous sounds of laughter. Elevate your tea experience against the stunning backdrop of Boston Harbor, where each sip is a moment of pure bliss.Our carefully curated tea selection mirrors the season, offering a spectrum from the bold Chai Imperial to the refreshing Green Tea Punch—our signature cocktail enhanced with Veuve Clicquot, honey, and lemon. Alternatively, you might choose The Adult Arnold Palmer, blending chilled black tea with TreeHouse Vodka and subtle notes of hibiscus and lemon. Each sip is a celebration of flavors dancing on your palate.*We will be resuming Afternoon Tea service on Thursday, October 3rd.
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3. Elephant & Castle - Boston
4.3
Awesome(187)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Crossing
Booked 1 time today
Located at the crossroads of downtown Boston and the Financial District, Elephant & Castle offers an authentic British pub experience with classic pub fare, hearty breakfasts, and live sports. Just steps from the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, and Boston Common, it's the perfect spot to enjoy happy hour, catch the latest soccer matches, or grab a pre-game pint before heading to TD Garden. Attached to the Club Quarters Hotel, Elephant & Castle is your go-to sports pub for British cuisine and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Boston.
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4. Scholars Bar & Lounge
4.2
Awesome(241)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Crossing
Located along the historic Freedom Trail, at the heart of Boston’s downtown area, is Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge. Boasting a stylish and vibrant interior, Scholars has established itself as the favored venue for locals and tourists alike. Patrons can savor a mouth-watering selection of food, inspired by regional classics and superbly complimented by our chef’s original approach, late into the night. An extensive selection of tasty cocktails, refreshing beers and fine wines are sure to satisfy any palate. We also serve Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 3pm in addition to our all day menu. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10pm Scholars features some of Boston's best DJs playing classic hits.
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5. Ostra
4.9
Exceptional(4515)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 47 times today
Situated in Boston's vibrant Back Bay neighborhood, One Charles Street South is home to a modern Mediterranean eatery known as Ostra. Led by Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano and Executive Chef Mitchell Randall, our restaurant draws inspiration from the abundant seafood offerings of both local New England waters and the coastal regions of Europe. With a strong emphasis on specialty seafood sourced from the Mediterranean and various parts of the United States, our culinary creations showcase the natural essence and delightful flavors of each dish through their light preparation.
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6. Nash Bar & Stage
4.1
Excellent(333)
Price: Moderate
• American • Beacon Hill
Booked 25 times today
Nash Bar & Stage is a restaurant & bar that brings a little bit of Nashville to Boston; serving up Southern-style vittles alongside live music. Nash is the most recent restaurant under the umbrellas of the Buttermilk & Bourbon Group & partner Chef Jason Santos. We are located in Boston's famous theatre district right across from the Wang & Wilbur theaters! We have two floors that host live music, line dancing & Nashville style songwriter circles. Our atmosphere is high energy, casual with a fun country vibe & features the amazing food Chef Santos is renowned for.
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7. Marseille
4.2
Awesome(405)
Price: Expensive
• French • South End
Booked 42 times today
Modern French Cuisine Our offerings are influenced by the Mediterranean Basin's exotic flavors and diverse cultures, including Southern France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, North Africa, and Spain. Marseille is at the epicenter of it all.Chef Samuel Aizier created a menu with flavors inspired by the sea, mountains, and the region's colorful fruits and vegetables. He creates pictorial dishes playing with textures and bold contrasts with flavors that bring a new meaning to fine dining in Boston. We offer free validated parking in the adjacent lot for up to four hours.
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8. The Hourly Oyster House
4.7
Exceptional(1422)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Cambridge
Booked 27 times today
The Hourly Oyster House is a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, where guests can enjoy thoughtfully sourced and playfully prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond, as well as a carefully crafted selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine. With a focus on seafood, The Hourly serves up New England classics in a dynamic and airy space.
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9. Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing
4.6
Exceptional(1121)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Crossing
Booked 35 times today
Boston Chops Downtown is a casual, yet refined twist on the classic American steakhouse. Impeccable service and top quality nose-to-tail dining combine in a modern, urban atmosphere.
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10. Back Deck
4.2
Awesome(1970)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Crossing
Booked 36 times today
Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Back Deck brings the outdoors inside with details like exterior carriage lighting and glazed brick in the dining room and an open kitchen that invites guests to watch the flame-licked fun. Back serves polished takes on cookout classics as well as dishes cooked over an open flame at homes across the globe. Almost all of the menu is grilled on three hardwood charcoal grills hand-picked to accommodate many differing options.

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  • Amyvip
    Greater Boston •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our server Kevin was FANTASTIC. He was incredibly passionate about the menu and the drinks. He tried to make us happy and the dinner was so special, as we were celebrating my friend's 50th birthday. The other touches like the birthday menu and the birthday card from the restaurant really helped as well. Thank you so much for a great experience!
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    Oceanaire Seafood Room - BostonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District
    •
    4.6
  • John
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was our first visit at Ostra. We celebrated our niece's birthday. Thank you for the lovely touch of placing a hand written birthday wish on the table. Our server Christopher and his colleagues were wonderfully attentive but also allowed us to pace through our dinner in a relaxed manner. We enjoyed the gnocci with lobster. The arugula salad (a special last night). We enjoyed the monkfish entree and also enjoyed the oven roasted branzino. We also ordered the shishito peppers and the delicious side of mushrooms. We ordered a chocolate torte in advance of the meal as a mini birthday cake. Thank you for a lovely evening.
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    OstraPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Back Bay
    •
    4.9
  • Kathy
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 13, 2024
    Great waiter. Fun atmosphere. Good food. Common menu
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    Elephant & Castle - BostonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Crossing
    •
    4.3
  • Travis
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 10, 2024
    The accommodations made for my wife's allergies were above and beyond. We did not feel that her multiple allergies negatively impacted our options, there was plenty of variety and it all felt well thought through. Service was very upbeat, conscientious, and personable. Very well done.
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    Rowes Wharf Sea Grille - Afternoon TeaPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Financial District
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    4.6
  • Paul
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Aug 28, 2024
    always good and consistent for a lunch meeting. Will be back
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    Scholars Bar & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Crossing
    •
    4.2

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