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1. Marseille
4.1
Excellent(423)
Price: Expensive
• French • South End
Booked 35 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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2. Nash Bar & Stage
3.9
Excellent(342)
Price: Moderate
• American • Beacon Hill
Booked 9 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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3. The Hourly Oyster House
4.8
Exceptional(1431)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Cambridge
Booked 35 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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4. Artisan Bistro
4.3
Awesome(1130)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Theater District
Booked 4 times today
Artisan Bistro is a modern and inviting dining room dressed in rich dark and light woods with elegant European design elements. Accents of black, off-white, cognac, blues and warm grays echo a classic bistro look and feel. Crafted wood wainscoting throughout the room and soft ambient lighting from above highlight the white-washed, wood floors to further enhance the bistro-like setting. New stitched-leather booth seating lines the dramatic floor to ceiling wall of windows overlooking Avery Street and two high-top u-shaped booths frame the space on either end. Additional cluster seating is intimate and close, allowing for easy conversation and lively exchange. Artisan Bistro features fresh, local seasonal dishes that present artisanal cooking in an approachable way.
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5. Boston Chops - Downtown Crossing
4.7
Exceptional(1159)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Crossing
Booked 16 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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6. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Boston
4.6
Exceptional(4257)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Financial District
Booked 13 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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7. STK - Boston
4.3
Awesome(1335)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Back Bay
Booked 45 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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8. Back Deck
4.5
Awesome(1983)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Crossing
Booked 17 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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9. Serafina - Boston Back Bay
4.5
Awesome(561)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 30 times today
At Serafina on Newbury Street, we bring the warmth and flavors of authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of Boston's trendiest neighborhood. Nestled in the vibrant Back Bay, just steps away from the Prudential Center and Hynes Convention Center, our restaurant is the perfect spot to indulge in comfort food with a modern twist. Whether you're craving our signature pizzas, hearty pastas, fresh salads, or succulent steaks, we have something to satisfy every palate—including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.Our inviting atmosphere is designed to make you feel right at home, whether you're enjoying a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a special celebration. After your meal, take a leisurely stroll to the nearby Charles River for a beautiful view or a relaxing walk—an experience that perfectly complements the Serafina dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our table and making your visit a memorable one!
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10. Troquet on South
4.6
Exceptional(1713)
Price: Expensive
• French • Theater District
Booked 9 times today
Modern fine dining, using classic French techniques. (Reservations are solely for FULL SERVICE LUNCH OR DINNER SERVICE. If you would like to snack, just walk in to the bar without a reservation. We do not accept reservations for Offsuit, our nearby speakeasy.)

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  • Ashton
    Greater Boston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Enjoyable restaurant. Food was quite good, though my salmon Nicoise was slightly over cooked. I’m being picky here.
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    The Hourly Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cambridge
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    4.8
  • Kevin
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I took my wife out for her birthday and it was a near perfect dining experience. Each course was perfectly prepared and delicious. We started with the crispy mushrooms which were to die for. We both had the petite filet mignon as our main course and they were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Can’t wait to go back.
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    Boston Chops - Downtown CrossingPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Crossing
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    4.7
  • ScottVIP
    Houston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Everything was great. Oysters, burgers, and lobster for lunch. Amazing will be back
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    Artisan BistroPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Theater District
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    4.3
  • Wendy
    Greater Boston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2025
    We went there for the New Year's Day Buffet Brunch 2025. Usually, the food at the buffet is mediocre unless it is at a high-end hotel. Even then, the food can be hit or miss. However, the New Year's Day Buffet at the Marseille was very well executed. The beef steaks were a perfect medium rare. The salmon and the roasted chicken were tender and moist. The mussels were dressed well. There was a seafood section, raw oysters and clams, and extra-large shrimp. Service was attentive, and the atmosphere was festive. We had a good time. We will go back for dinner.
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    MarseillePrice: Expensive• French• South End
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    4.1
  • sharon
    Greater Boston •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 29, 2024
    Our server was amazing! Great vide! Just there for drinks before the show! When a mixed drink came to strong she immediately could see something was wrong on my first sip. Took it back to to rectify! 2nd one was perfect. Chatted with us and told us about karaoke, line dancing and drag brunch. Super bubbly and enjoying her job. Will definitely be back!
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    Nash Bar & StagePrice: Moderate• American• Beacon Hill
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    3.9

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