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1. South End Buttery
4.5
Awesome(2449)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • South End
Booked 20 times today
South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!
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2. Beehive
4.6
Exceptional(7203)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 56 times today
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.
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3. Boston Chops - South End
4.7
Exceptional(3358)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • South End
Booked 11 times today
Contemporary, stylish and inviting, Boston Chops - South End is a modern interpretation of a steak house. Winner of Best Steakhouse 2015 by Boston Magazine, Boston Chops - South End features steak house classics enhancing by exciting Nose-To-Tail options from the Rarely Celebrated Menu.
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4. Black Lamb
4.8
Exceptional(550)
Price: Moderate
• American • South End
Booked 51 times today
Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.
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5. Banyan Bar + Refuge
4.6
Exceptional(1396)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • South End
Booked 59 times today
Indulge in a captivating culinary journey at Banyan Bar + Refuge, a fusion of Southeast Asian and New England flavors. Our menu boasts a tantalizing array of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy creations that promise to delight your palate. Immerse yourself in a delightful atmosphere filled with great music and a relaxed ambiance as you enjoy the historic South End.
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6. Estragon
4.7
Exceptional(1432)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • South End
Booked 3 times today
Estragon Tapas Bar: your slice of Spain in the South End. Estragon is owned and operated by Julio de Haro and Lara Egger. Voted Best of Boston 2023 by Boston Magazine! Chef Julio was born and raised in Madrid and his cuisine reflects the fresh simplicity of traditional Spanish fare. Many of the dishes are family recipes, served straight from Abu Luisa's kitchen to your table. To complement Estragon's extensive tapas menu, you'll find a unique cocktail list, a selection of local and craft beers, and an all-Spanish wine list with references spanning both the country's established and emerging wine regions. An evening at Estragon is unlike any other dining experience. The decor-- art deco meets vintage chic-- provides an inviting, sophisticated setting perfect for any occasion.
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7. Elephant Walk South End
4.8
Exceptional(1071)
Price: Expensive
• Cambodian • South End
Booked 23 times today
The Elephant Walk serves Award-Winning Cambodian and French cuisine with extensive vegetarian and gluten-free selections. Cambodian cooking is beautiful and delicious, but still rare in America. Less hot and sweet than Thai, richer and more complex than Vietnamese, the complex spice pastes that are the foundation of many Cambodian dishes reflect Cambodia’s Indian ancestry (but use fresh rather than dried spices). Our Cambodian and French selections encompass both traditional and original dishes created by our Chef Nadsa de Monteiro, who was raised in Phnom Penh speaking both Cambodian and French and subsequently lived in France for many years. Our Cambodian-and-French theme is an authentic reflection of our roots!
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8. Grill 23 & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(8952)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Back Bay
Booked 133 times today
Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience. Boston’s top steak and seafood grill for more than 30 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine. A 2000+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the only Boston recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.
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9. Toro
4.7
Exceptional(131)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • South End
Booked 58 times today
Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.
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10. Terra - Eataly Boston
4.5
Awesome(3901)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay
Booked 111 times today
Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

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  • AndreaVIP
    Greater Boston •68 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Fun vibe. Pretty loud music. Salt and pepper shrimp were fantastic. Lamb very so so. Dumplings pretty tough. Drinks were excellent and fairly priced as was the food. Service was terrible. We were completely ignored for the first 20 minutes. Finally we flagged down Manuel, who took really good care of us from that point on.
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    Banyan Bar + RefugePrice: Expensive• Asian• South End
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    4.6
  • Vincent
    Greater Boston •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This place is a gem. Top notch service. Great setting and atmosphere. Food was seved quickly. My spring pea risotto, arancini appetizer and my son’s swordfish Puttanesca were all excellent. Great value for the money. Will return later in the day to experience the entertainment. I highly recommend Beehive.
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    BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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    4.6
  • William
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great overall experience. Cozy garden level dining area with fireplace was just the spot for our pre theater dinner. Meal was delicious with a great menu to choose from. Excellent t friendly service and never felt rushed. Perfect evening! Thank you
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    South End ButteryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• South End
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    4.5
  • Claudia
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Experience is always perfect here-the service is fantastic and the food is always perfect.
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    Black LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End
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    4.8
  • Annie
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 20, 2025
    George was our server, and he was fantastic! Great service with a terrific sense of humor. I highly recommend him and Boston Chops. Everyone was so friendly.
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    Boston Chops - South EndPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• South End
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    4.7

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