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302 restaurants
1947
Norwood
Amazing Indian Food! See more below...
5 Spices House
Chinatown · Boston
It is fine, nothing great, but we enjoyed it…See notes below
Abuelas Kitchen
Jamaica Plain · Boston
Meh, little flavor, sauce containers oyster filled up 1/4 way. See more below.
Adega
Woburn
Portuguese restaurant that gets good reviews, but we don't like it as much as other places.
Alfredo's
Allston · Boston
Italian takeout - want to try their subs
All Seasons Table
Medford
Supposed to be a more upscale delicious Chinese restaurant
All’Antico Vinaio
Back_Bay · Boston
Sandwich shop originally from Florence
Altea
Worcester
Lunch place with delicious looking sandwiches. Also has drinks.
Alumni Pizza AKA Rag’s
Quincy Point · Quincy
Decent Bar Pizza, but a great diver bar with mainly locals who sang along to some of the loud rock they were playing. Liked ambiance better than food
Andala Coffee House
Central Square · Cambridge
Mediterranean appetizers, sandwiches, and kebabs
Angelo's Pizza
Harvard Square · Cambridge
Supposed to have amazing Cheese Fries! - Right by library
Anh Hong
Dorchester · Boston
Vietnamese
Antonio’s
New Bedford
Went here years ago with Marg. Really loved it. Great Portuguese food!
Ariana
Brighton · Boston
Afghani restaurant that looks great
Article 24
Brighton · Boston
Looks like Fun appetizers to share plus burgers and sandwiches
Asmara
Central Square · Cambridge
Eritrean food recommended by Molly
Asta
Allston · Boston
$100 tasting menu that looks good
Azama Grill
Allston · Boston
Egyptian Kebabs - supposed to be quite good
Bab Al-Yemen Boston
Fenway · Boston
Yemeni restaurant that looks great for takeout or for a meal when we are in the Fenway
Bab Alyemen
Fenway · Boston
Yemini Restaurant that Looks Really Good
Bab Korean Bistro
Coolidge Corner · Brookline
Bahnan's Greek Market
Worcester
Everything we got was just okay. Don't need to go back.
Bahnans
Worcester
Greek cafe inside a grocery store - supposed to have good gyros
Baleia
South End · Boston
Portuguese restaurant by the SRV people
Bam Bam Chicken
Malden
Fried Chicken place owned by District Kitchen People
Banyan Bar
South End · Boston
See below. Happy Hour! - Mon-Sun, 4-6PM - 10 dumplings for $5 as well as deals on other apps like a scallion pancake roll ($7) and prawn toast ($8).
Bar ‘Cino
Brookline
Cocktails & Italian food. Often stop here for a drinks & snack on our walks to Cambridge.
Bar Lunette
Coolidge Corner · Brookline
Small cocktail bar in Coolidge Corner. Went there for a drink on opening weekend. Cocktails were good, space was very small. The sazerac was not a sazerac, but still tasted good.
Bar Vlaha
Washington Square · Brookline
Pricey greek place that we really liked
Barcelona Wine Bar
Brookline
Decent Tapas & has Happy Hour -- Mon-Fri, 4PM-6PM - $7 martinis and espresso martinis, $4 beers, and a selection of tapas ranging from $5-$9 apiece.
Barcelos Bakery
Fall River
Bakery to try - written up in an article about Fall River
Barra
Union Square · Somerville
slightly pricey but interesting Mexican dishes
Barrett's Waterfront
Fall River
Supposed to have great chicken wings. Right by the tiki place on the waterfront
Basta Pasta
Cambridge Port · Cambridge
Italian place with sandwiches, pizza, and pasta. Not sure where I heard of it, but looks good. Closer to Memorial Dr than central Sq
Beira Mar Bakery
New Bedford
Good Portuguese bakery, not amazing though
Belle Isle Seafood
Winthrop
Fresh & fried seafood by airport with outside picnic tables.
Bess Cafe
Brookline
Takeout Chinese restaurant in Brookline Village - Fried Chicken in the Scallion Pancake Wrap was great…everything else was just good. Don’t need to go back.
Betty Anne's Sandwich Shop
Danvers
Italian Subs - This place has been around for decades
BirchTree Bread Company
Worcester
Great bakery. Haven't tried their pizza or sandwiches yet.
Bistro Du Midi
Copley · Boston
Expensive French place but would like to go for drinks and small plates
Blossom Bar
Brookline Village · Brookline
Used to have amazing Sichuan food & cocktails
Bluebird Bar
West Newton · Newton
Happy Hour Oysters Tues- Sat: from 3 to 5 and Fri & Sat 10pm-11pm
Bob's Italian Market
Medford
Want to try their Italian Sub
Bocado Tapas Bar
Worcester
Went to the Worcester location... got a few dishes, and didn't care for any of it. Meat was very dry.
BoonNoon Market
Arlington
Delicious Thai Food with a few dry goods for sale (see notes)
Brazilian Family Bakery
Framingham
So many good baked goods, both sweet & savory for pretty cheap.
Brazilian Flavor
South Quincy,Wollaston · Quincy
Brazilian Bakery...2 locations
Bread & Thyme
West Roxbury · Boston
Lebanese Takeout in west Roxbury (see notes)
Bricco Salumeria & Pasta Shop
North End · Boston
Great sandwiches!
Bright Light
Quincy Point · Quincy
Really want to try. It is a pace that has Filipino & Jamaican food
Brighton Bodega
Brighton · Boston
Pretty good and decent cocktails. Would go back. See notes below
Brookside Diner
Norwood
Ben & Dara really like this place
Brother’s Deli
Lynn
Amazing breakfast & lunch place- cafeteria style with trays!
Burnt Edges Pizza
Waltham
Really good bar pizza. see notes below
Butternut Bakehouse
Arlington
Bakery that someone recommended in Arlington
Cafe Polonia
South Boston · Boston
Great Polish food
Cafe Reyes
Worcester
Cuban restaurant that looks very good
Cafe Rosettis
Winthrop
BYOB!!! Good Italian 15 minutes from Airport. Seafood pastas were really good
Cafe St Petersburg
Newton Centre · Newton
sooo good, but got new owners in 2015 and we have not been there since..see more below
Cafe Sushi
Central Square · Cambridge
Sushi place that Adam & Wendy really like, but pricier than what we get
Cafe Vanak
Belmont
Persian Food
Captain Marden’s
Wellesley
Fish market & restaurant - $1 Oyster Happy Hour every Tues-Thurs: 7-8:30
Caravela
Fall River
Looks good. Try if our usual azorean place is closed
Caravella
Fall River
Portuguese Food. Was recommended while we were in Fall River. Small menu, but looks good.
Celeste
Union Square · Somerville
Peruvian- upscale - lots of cerviche.
Cha Yen Thai
Watertown
Delicious Thai takeout
Chalawan
Porter Square · Cambridge
Asian - Mainly Vietnamese & Thai - really want to try this place. Dishes look great
Che Empanada
Newton
So good. They heat them up in minutes so don’t need to call ahead. Lots of fun flavors
Chemist Cocktail Bar
Financial District · Boston
Cocktails look good…food is basic
Chickadee
Seaport · Boston
Mediterranean inspired. Seasonal & Local.. Appetizers & crudo look very good.
Chiharu Sushi
Brookline Village · Brookline
Sushi in Brookline that Alison & Misko recommended
Ciao! Pizza & Pasta
Chelsea
Neighbors say that they have amazing pizza
Cicada Coffee Bar
Central Square · Cambridge
Supposed to have very good vietnamese food
Clay Pot Cafe
Chinatown · Boston
Clay pot & sichuan dishes
Coast Cafe
Central Square · Cambridge
Fried chicken & soul food
Comfort Kitchen
Dorchester · Boston
Enjoyed the food and the cocktails here
Coquette
Seaport · Boston
French restaurant in Omni Hotel. Some appetizers look really good
Cosmica
South End · Boston
Fun small plates…everything looks good
Courthouse Seafood & Market
East Cambridge · Cambridge
Adam goes to this fish market
Cubist Circle
Brookline Village · Brookline
new Chinese restaurant in Brookline Village - looks really good
Cultivator Shoals
New Bedford
Bar with interesting looking cocktails. Does not open until 5PM
Cunha’s Bakery
Fall River
Bakery to Try
D & J Polish Market
South Boston · Boston
Amazing sandwiches & deli. See notes for favorites
D’Augustinos Deli
Winchester
Supposed to have a great Italian Sub
Darbar
Brighton · Boston
Nothing was very good and the wait for the food was 45 minutes...never need to go back.
Dave's Hot Chicken
Newton
Fried chicken & caulifower takeout. Okay. Would try again
Dear Annie
Porter Square · Cambridge
Wine bar with natural wines that has lots of amazing looking small plates that are either fish or veggies. No meat
District Kitchen
Malden
Great Sichuan food. Good cocktails.. See notes for details. Giant soup dumplings
Domicilios La Suegra
Revere
Recommended by someone at work
Don Tequeño y Doña Arepa
Jamaica Plain · Boston
Delicious Arepas and more (see notes)
Don’t Tell Aunty
Back_Bay · Boston
Indian fusion tapas by the 1947 people
Double Chin
Chinatown · Boston
Cocktails & Snacks in Chinatown - fun dishes, too sweet cocktails
Dube’s Seafood
Salem
Known for fried seafood. It's more of a bar/restaurant atmosphere than a seafood shack
Dumpling House
Newton Highlands · Newton
Good enough Chinese Takeout in Newton
El Basha
Worcester
Lebanese food
El Jardin
East Boston · Boston
Supposed to be very good Columbian Food - I think that someone at work told me about this
El Penol
East Boston · Boston
Columbian restaurant recommended by Marilin at work
Estoril
Fall River
Another restaurant to try if our favorite Azorean place is closed
Extra Dirty Cocktail Club
North End · Boston
Cocktail bar where tickets go on sale on the first of the month. Price Fixed cocktails & food - hard to get into
Faccia Brutta
Back_Bay · Boston
Italian by Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette. $$$, but looks very good
Farmacia
North End · Boston
Fancy cocktail place in North End. Need to make reservations right when they post them. Seems like it goes live on the first of the month
Field & Vine
Union Square · Somerville
Ben really liked this place. It is next to BackBar. Veggie forward plates
Flake Bakery
Coolidge Corner · Brookline
All they make are Portuguese Pastel de Nata ($3.50/each). Pricey, but amazing. Coolidge Corner. Across the street from Trader Joes
Floramo's
Malden
BBQ, Ribs & Italian food
Florenza
East Boston · Boston
Bakery and restaurant in East Boston - We had a bite of their Mortadella sandwich with Adam & Wendy
Flour House Bakery
Nonantum · Newton
Supposed to have great breakfast sandwiches & baked goods
Formosa Bun and Dumplings
Newton Centre · Newton
Iron Pan-Fried Buns are my favorite so far. Need to try Chive Pancakes next
Friendship BBQ
Allston · Boston
Some great skewers, some just okay. Liked, but there are so many other places I wanted to try. Highlight was the lamb skewers. The mackeral was gross!
Frio Rico
East Boston · Boston
Shaved Ice & Ice Cream in a Peruvian grocery store
GaGa Seafood
Chinatown · Boston
Try their roast young pigeon & fresh seafood
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen
Coolidge Corner · Brookline
Ramen to try. Nick said it was great.
Gigi’s Pizza
Watertown
Supposed to have great pizza
Giulia
Porter Square · Cambridge
Italian that has some really good sounding small plates & fresh pasta
Godavari
Woburn
Indian food recommended by Bela
Golden Semiramis Bakery
Worcester
Looks like lots of delicious Middle Eastern sweet & savory items
Gourmet Dumpling House
Chinatown · Boston
Really liked most of the dishes we ordered...see more below
Grandma’s Kitchen
Newtonville · Newton
Great Chinese food! ...see more below
Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar
Waltham
Great Cuban food. They have another location in Cambridge, but I have only been to the Waltham one. See more below
Gyro & Kebab House
Needham
Takeout Turkish food
Habesha
Malden
Ethiopian with amazing reviews
Hafez
Watertown
Iranian place that Hannah (Teens) recommended. Looks great for takeout
Haley Henry
Downtown Crossing · Boston
Small place, a bit $, but had a nice fish & veggie dish. We asked for what we like in wine, and the bottle that they recommended was amazing at $70. Would definitely go back for snacks
Hanmaru
Allston · Boston
Korean - Gamjatang (pork spine stew) is supposed to be very good
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Chinatown · Boston
Delicious hot pot in Chinatown (more below)
Hecate Bar
Back_Bay · Boston
Bar that looks good that also has a few snacks like chickpeas fitters and fried chicken
House of Noodles
Newton Centre · Newton
Amazing chinese takeout with big portions
How’s Your Meat BBQ
West Roxbury · Boston
Need to try takeout one day. Not far from the Midway, next to the middle eastern place we use to go to
Hunters
South Boston · Boston
Southern Food with lots of snacky items
Ilona
South End · Boston
Mediterranean small plates. We only had Oysters and cocktails. They have $1 oysters all night on Thursdays then 4- 7 on fri & sat.
Inna’s Kitchen
Newton Centre · Newton
Belarussian-Jewish owned spot in Newton. It's not a restaurant, just prepared food takeout. She makes whatever she wants, but usually has some cultural classics.
Inner Bay Café
New Bedford
Portuguese restaurant to try
Iru
Brookline Village · Brookline
Korean restaurant that is right by Blossom Bar
Ittoku
Porter Square · Cambridge
Japanese Izakaya...we went when it was in Allston...see notes for what we ordered
Jahunger
Cambridge Port · Cambridge
Uigher food... Food was very good, not great. Service was sort of bad. See more below
Jeveli's
East Boston · Boston
Italian place that is supposed to be good. Has been around since the 1920s
Jinny’s Pizza
Newton Centre · Newton
Good pizza, but pricey and I like Mario's in JP more!
Joanie's Pizza
Chelmsford
Pizza place that a guy at Burnt Edges said was amazing
Josephine’s
Spring Hill · Somerville
Stopped for cocktails before Greek Fest 2025 (see notes) great appetizers
Joyful Garden
Watertown
Near Arsenal Mall. Dim Sum until 3PM everyday. Maybe get on a Friday and bring home for dinner. Claire told me about this place.
Judy's Bay
Central Square · Cambridge
We had a nice dinner, but everything was mediocre. Lacked seasoning. Don't need to go back. Japanese Izakaya influenced seafood dishes.
Kaju
Allston · Boston
Korean - sundubu (spicy Korean tofu soup) is supposed to be very good
Kaojiu
Coolidge Corner · Brookline
Delicious looking Chinese Food
Kava Neo
South End · Boston
Looks good - great small plates & dinners
Knoll Street Tavern
Roslindale · Boston
right around the corner from us! We only went on opening night so need to try again.
Kosmos
Walpole
Greek restaurant that a co-worker recommended
Krasi
Back_Bay · Boston
Greek that looks fancy, but very expensive. Would be great for one of our walks to try a few dishes and have some wine.
La Bodega
Watertown
Ashley likes this place. Uruguayan. Cocktails & food look really good
La Fonda
Allston · Boston
Supposed to have great tacos and Dominican Bowls
La Lechonera
Roslindale · Boston
Puerto Rican food...looks very good
La Luce Pastry Shop
Dedham
In Dedham. Has good sweet & savory items.
La Mora
Brookline Village · Brookline
Italian with some great looking appetizers and dishes - see more below
La Oaxaqueña
Revere
Latino market in Revere with homemade tortilla chips and other food and dried chilis. Tamales and more are supposed to be great. Has a restaurant, but don’t know if it is sitdown
La Royal
Porter Square · Cambridge
Went here for our 11th anniversary dinner. It was very good
Lakon Paris Patisserie
Brookline
Supposed to be great. Has fun savory & sweet
LAN Feast
Coolidge Corner · Brookline
Some dishes were very good, some mediocre
Las Palmas
Roslindale · Boston
Great Dominican Takeout
Lê Madeline
North Quincy · Quincy
Modern Vietnamese… Looks amazing
Lee's Burgers
Newton Centre,Coolidge Corner · Newton
Really good burgers. Not too thin…not too fat. Went with Marg & John. Only tried the Newton location.
Lenox Sophia
South Boston · Boston
$110 priced fix & BYOB. Looks a little pricey, but it will be cheaper due to BYOB. Tasting Menu
Little L Bakery
Nonantum · Newton
Great Asian bakery. Love their savory pastries...located right next to Sakayana
Little Tao
Allston · Boston
Amazing Chinese ..see notes below
Lobster Pool
Rockport
I think I went here with Pop soon after I moved to Boston. If this is the right place, I remember it being better than most lobster places.
Los Paisanos
East Somerville · Somerville
Brazilian - recommended by a Brazilin at a tile store years ago
Lowell Portuguese Bakery
Lowell
Pretty good (not amazing) Portuguese Bakery
Lynwood Cafe
Randolph
Bar Pizza! Didn’t love it, but cheap beer in 8oz glasses, bright interior,not bar like. Was a fun place to stop, but wouldn’t go out of the way. Other bar pizza is so much better
Mae Asian Eatery
Central Square,Kendall Square · Cambridge
Looks great for Chinese & Thai takeout. Unfortunately it is in Cambridge - between Central Sq & Kendall Sq
Mahaniyom
Brookline Village · Brookline
Amazing Thai food & cocktails
Mala Restaurant
Allston · Boston
Supposed to have great Chinese food (one of Steve’s Chinese students loves it)
Mariel
Financial District · Boston
Looks like a fun Cuban place with fun snacks & small plates & cocktails
Marisqueira Azores Restaurant
Fall River
Our favorite Portuguese restaurant in Fall River - see notes for fav dishes
Marseille
South End · Boston
More French than Mediterranean Tapas
Mecha Noodle Bar
Coolidge Corner · Brookline
Noodle bar in Brookline with cocktails
Merai
Brookline Village · Brookline
So good, same owners as Mahoniyom…see notes below
Meridian Food Market
East Boston · Boston
Ben said they are supposed to have good Italian Subs
Mi Finca
Roslindale · Boston
Sooo good! See notes...
Mi Salvador & Mexicano
Chelsea
Mexican - not sure where recommendation came from
Midnight Morning
Roslindale · Boston
Pretty good, but not consistent food in Roslindale
Milanos
East Boston · Boston
Go for their Italian Sub
Mimi’s Chūka Diner
Union Square · Somerville
Was a pop up dumpling thing in Quincy...now in the Aeronaut Brewery complex in Somerville. Must make reservations ahead of time
Moëca
Harvard Square,Porter Square · Cambridge
Seafood small plates restaurant (Sue from work recommended)
Momi Nonmi
Inman Square · Cambridge
Supposed to be good Japanese food - eclectic & fun menu. Recommended by Sue at work
Momo Palace in Worcester Public Market
Worcester
Filling was very dry and not very good.
Monica's Mercato
North End · Boston
Supposed to have a great Italian Sub
Moona
Inman Square · Cambridge
upscale Meditarranean...had takeout. Some dishes were amazing. Lamb cigars was too pricey for what we got (but it was still good)
Mooncusser
Back_Bay · Boston
Nick loves this place. Fish price fixed menu that is supposed to have great cocktails
Mountain House
Allston · Boston
Great Sichuan Chinese food - see notes below
Muffin House
Natick,Westwood
Breakfast place that Ben & Brian really like
Myers & Chang
South End · Boston
Very good Chinese, no cocktails. Would rather go to Chinatown, but I enjoyed what we ordered (see below)
Nai Brother
Chinatown · Boston
Known for their Saurkraut Fish (pickled mustard fish)
Nan Xiang Express
Chinatown · Boston
This is an off shoot of a NYC dumpling restaurant. Supposed to have great soup dumpling and more
New Bridge Cafe
Chelsea
Known for steak tips
New Deal Fruit
Revere
Adam and Wendy brought over their Italian subs. The top shelf one was amazing. Really want to try some of their other sandwiches like the pork & broccoli rabe.
NextDoor Speakeasy
East Boston · Boston
Speakeasy with Hidden Entrance. Also has raw bar
Nightshade Noodle Bar
Lynn
This was great..Did the 9 course tasting —-see notes below
Njord Haven
Swampscott
Really want to try…looks like upscale Norwegian food
Noah’s Kitchen
Brookline Village · Brookline
Really Like! There are hits & misses
Northeast Eating Club
Brookline Village · Brookline
Where skewer place was. Looks like good chinese food. Not sure about liquor license
Northern Spy
Canton
Chef from Loyal 9. Some good, some bad dishes. Liked all the appetizers. Great outdoor area
Nour Cafe
Revere
Kim’s co-worker Nabil said this Lebanese restaurant in a gas station is the best
Novu Mundo
Dartmouth
Near New Bedford. Kim’s co-worker (younger guy) recommended for good Portuguese food. It is a Churrascaria
Nzuko
Watertown
Looks quite good. Blend of Caribbean & Mediterranean). recommended by a co-worker
O Gil's
Fall River
A Portuguese restaurant to try in Fall River
Oasis Caribbean
Norwood
Menu changes based on day of the week. Need to call ahead for takeout. Really want to try
OffSuit Bar
Chinatown · Boston
Speakeasy Cocktail bar
Olympia Restaurant
Lowell
Greek restaurant on same street as Sophia’s market. see more below
Orininoco
Brookline Village · Brookline
See notes for gavorites
Out of the Woods
Bolton
Supposed to be a very good restaurant. Don’t remember who recommended it
Pagu
Central Square · Cambridge
Went here years ago. Need to go back. Pretending it we didn't go since it was so long ago
Pampas Churrascaria
Worcester
BYOB all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse
Paradise Biryani Pointe
Norwood
Indian food - Bela (and also friends of Ben & Dara) said it was amazing.
Park 54 Restaurant & Lounge
Hyde Park · Boston
https://park54restaurant.com/
Peach Farm
Chinatown · Boston
See notes for Favorites
Peruvian Taste
Charlestown
Peruvian food that looks very good
Phnom Penh Restaurant
Lowell
See ordering notes below
Pinoy Kabayan
Financial District · Boston
Filipino Food! Open Monday to Sat. Closes at 4PM most weekdays and 5:30 some other days…more of a takeout place
Pisces Fish Market
Roslindale · Boston
Seafood & fried seafood
Pizza Roma
Watertown
Sicilian slices & meatball sub are supposed to be very good
Portas da Cidade
Westport · Fall River
Went with Adam - It was okay. Don’t need to go back. Nothing was really delicious
Prarie Fire
Coolidge Corner · Brookline
Good for cocktails, appetizers, & dinner. See notes below
Prieto Empanadas
Dorchester · Norwood
Supposed to be good. Don’t remember who recommended it
Puritan & Company
Inman Square · Cambridge
Go for drinks and small plates
Puritan Oyster Bar
Inman Square · Cambridge
half priced oysters from 5-6, can make reservations..make sure this is still true
Rasa
Waltham
Good Indian Food, but I’d rather get food from 1947 or Honest. Claire says try chili garlic roti (just bread)
Ricon Limeno
East Boston · Boston
Peruvian food & cerviche - looks great
Rinos Place
East Boston · Boston
Supposed to be great Italian food. Reservations only for 6+ people. Easier to get in for lunch. It's an institution
Ritu Ki Rasoi
Burlington
It seems like they sometimes have a chaat bar and a special regional buffet on Wednesdays - vegetarian
Roksana’s Persian Food
Watertown
Take out only Persian Food
Roots & Roasts PastryLand
Quincy Center · Quincy
Moroccan bakery in Quincy with sweet and savory. Really liked everything we got from them. Cakes & baklava, & meat pies were all excellent
Rosenfeld's Bagels
Newton Centre · Newton
Adam really likes their bagels
Rubato
North Quincy · Quincy
Modern Hong Kong takeout ..I liked it a lot, but it was nothing unusual. Not worth going out of the way for.. see notes below:
Sabbs Market
Norwood
Lebanese market with kebabs & shwarma
Sagres
Fall River
Portuguese Food. Was recommended by someone when we were in Fall River
Saigon Chicken House
Dorchester · Boston
Suposed to be very good Vietnamese food
Sakanaya
Nonantum · Newton
Such good sushi. See below for more
Saltie Girl
Back_Bay · Boston
Known for their tinned fish dishes, but they also have crudo. We had a good crudo and crab toast. Not outstanding, but good. Cocktails were fine. Would go back for snacks
Sarma
Winter Hill · Somerville
Amazing cocktails & food. Veggie & fish dishes are better than meats
Seoul Soulongtang
Allston · Boston
Delicious bone broth soups and more
Shaanxi
Natick
Sooo good! See notes...
Shine’s Fresh Asian
Belmont
Xian Chinese food that is supposed to have great hand pulled noodles
Shy Bird
South Boston · Boston
Fried chicken - Happy Hour - Mon-Fri 4-6pm - 50¢ fried chicken dunks, a $9.99 smash burger, $9 cocktails, $6 tall boys and more
Si Cara
Central Square · Cambridge
Decent Pizza place in Central square. Cocktails were very good,
Sichuan Gourmet
Framingham
Fantastic Sichuan Food. Favorites include the smoked ribs, bacon cooked pork (or something like that)
Sichuan Gourmet House
Newton Highlands · Newton
This was great!!!
Silk Road
East Cambridge,Coolidge Corner · Brookline
Uigher food... didn't really like... see more below
Simply Khmer
Lowell
Amazing! See notes for favorites
Singhs Cafe
Wellesley
Recommended by Dara & Ben. We had takeout with them and it was soo good!! This & 1947 are favorites...
Skewers 2 Go
Woburn
Dana at work says that they have very good Gyros
Sloane’s
Allston · Boston
Sandwiches and elevated pub menu. Would like to try
Somaek Korean
Downtown Crossing · Boston
Korean place by Downtown Crossing
SPoT!
Norwood
Breakfast takeout place that is supposed to have great bagel sandwiches
Star Fish Market
Roxbury · Boston
Fried Seafood & fish market
Steel & Wire
Worcester
Cocktail bar in Worcester that is near the polish sausage place
Sugidama Soba & Izakaya
Davis Square · Somerville
Sushi, Soba, Izakaya - Kim went with Amy & loved it, but when we went in 2025, it was just okay
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Kendall Square · Cambridge
Supposed to be great. Maybe we should walk here one day
Super Fusion Sushi
Watertown
Good takeout sushi that is pretty inexensive
Superior Lobster & Seafood Market
Marshfield
Fish market with $13 ready to go Lobster Rolls that you build yourself. Went to the one in Marshfield with Adam & Wendy and sat by the water.
Taco Loco
Teele Square · Somerville
Supposed to have great tacos
Taiwan Cafe
Chinatown · Boston
See Notes for Favorites
Talulla
Harvard Square · Cambridge
Looks like a nice place for a slightly pricey meal
Taqueria Jalisco
East Boston · Boston
Supposed to be great tacos. I think we went here ages ago
Tasca
Brighton · Boston
Tapas. Food Happy hour on Tuesdays 4-6: a few $5 tapas
Tawakal Halal Cafe
East Boston · Boston
Samali - similar to Indian - really want to try this place
Temple Records Bar
Downtown Crossing · Boston
Really good cocktails…Want to try their snacks
Terra Nostra
Fall River
Steak and meat oriented Portuguese restaurant. See notes...was recommended to us
Thai North
Brighton · Boston
See Notes for Favorites
Thanglor
Brighton · Boston
Looks like great Thai takeout in Brighton
The Azorean Restaurant
Gloucester
Not very good. Place gets good reviews. Did we order wrong?
The Drift
Gloucester
Interesting looking cocktails. Not sure if they have food. It is a coffee shop
The Honest Restaurant
Lowell
Great Indian Vegetarian restaurant
The Keep
Lowell
Good cocktails in Lowell, but the last time they went, the cocktail menu was not so great, but they did make us ones from the old one.
The Linden Store
Wellesley
Looks like good sandwiches..Known for their Italian
The Local
Wellesley
Decent pub & food
The Street Bar
Back_Bay · Boston
Bar in the Newbury Hotel by Boston Common that is supposed to have good cocktails
The Studio
Gloucester
Went here randomly. They have 1/2 off during bad weather (sometimes). Good seafood & sushi
The Tipsy Seagull
Fall River
Tiki bar on the waterfront in Fall River with mediocre drinks...it's just about being by the water
Thistle & Leek
Newton Centre · Newton
Small Plates: Some hits & Some misses. Weekday 5-6 $1 Oysters (see more below)
Treasury
Burlington
Greek & Indian Fusion
Trencito
Waltham
Good taqueria in Waltham. The Birria Gordita was my favorite.
Tru Foods Kitchen
Watertown
Delicious Halal chicken. Great if I am near for takeout, not worth going out of the way for
Turkish Lazuri Cafe
Allston · Boston
Turkish restaurant from the people who owned Brookline Family Dinner
Tutto Italiano
Hyde Park · Boston
Good Italian sandwiches, deli, & grocery store
Udupi Bhavan
Lowell
Vegetarian Indian Food, w/ special Chaats on Wednesday nights
Umami Omakase
Porter Square · Cambridge
Japanese tasting menu that looks good, but is about $200pp. Supposed to be very good.
Urban Hearth
North Cambridge · Cambridge
Priced fix meal looks very good
Viet Citron
Burlington
Vietnamese: Near H-Mart. Don’t go out of the way, but should try if in the area
Virsa De
Bedford
Indian - Bela recommendation
VR Las Amigas
Watertown
Burriots & Mexican food .. Looks good
Wa Shin
Bay Village · Boston
Omakase Sushi place that is almost $200pp. Absolutely amazing for both food and service. Probably the best sushi I have ever had.
Wade BBQ
Union Square · Somerville
BBQ to try
Wai Wai
Chinatown · Boston
Amazing soups & good meats - takeout - went hear a longtime ago
Waypoint
Harvard Square,Central Square · Cambridge
Went in July 2021- Super disappointing. Not Good. Seafood based Italian with small plates too. Same people as Alden & Harrow
Weesh Bake Shop
Roslindale
Tasty bakery
Wei Shu Wu Hot Pot
Quincy
Looks like good Sichuan food in Quincy
What Da Chicken
Watertown
Decent takeout fried chicken. Nothing was great, but everything was good. Friend Chicken Bones were fun.
Woori
Arlington
I didn’t like it. It was very bland.
Wusong Road
Harvard Square · Cambridge
Fun food & Tiki Cocktails - great for a group
XOXO Sushi
Chestnut Hill · Brookline
Pricey sushi and appetizers and grilled stuff look good
Yellow Door Taqueria
Mission Hill · Boston
Mediocre Taqueria in Mission Hill
Yolk and Crumb
Worcester
Supposed to have great croissants, but they sell out quick in the AM
Yume Wo Katare
Porter Square · Cambridge
Supposed to have great Ramen and they only serve one dish
Yunan
South End · Boston
Great Chinese food! ...see more below
Zhi Wei Cafe
Chinatown · Boston
Looks really good