Popular Restaurants in Boston

If you're a first time visitor to Boston, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a smaller local eatery could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the restaurants may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about restaurants in Boston.

What are some good restaurants in Boston?

Here are some of the most recommended restaurants in Boston.

Mike's Pastry

300 Hanover St Boston, MA

(617) 742-3050

Legal Sea Foods

255 State Street Boston, MA

(617) 742-5300

Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA

(617) 532-5300

Neptune Oyster

63 Salem Street Boston, MA

(617) 742-3474

Alden & Harlow

40 Brattle St Middlesex County, MA

(617) 864-2100

Modern Pastry

257 Hanover St Boston, MA

(617) 523-3783

Union Oyster House

41 Union Street Boston, MA

(617) 227-2750

Toro

1704 Washington St Boston, MA

(617) 536-4300

Top of the Hub

800 Boylston Street Boston, MA

(617) 536-1775

Eastern Standard

528 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA

(617) 532-9100

Barking Crab

88 Sleeper Street Boston, MA

(617) 426-2722

Erbaluce

69 Church St Boston, MA

The Shops at the Prudential Center

800 Boylston St Boston, MA

(617) 236-3100

Deuxave

371 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA

(617) 517-5915

Cheers Boston

84 Beacon St Boston, MA

(617) 227-9605

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Here's what Trippy members had to say about restaurants:

"I prefer the pastry from Modern Pastry, but there is strong competition including Mike's Pastry, and Bova's Bakery." See More

"Our current "newer and nicer" favorites are Erbaluce (named after a white grape) on the edge of the theater district, and Deuxave, at the corner of Mass Ave and Comm Ave." See More

"Neptune Oyster is a go to but always has a line even if it doesn't look like it." See More

"Toro - Chopped winner and James Beard winner Jamie Bissonnette's Spanish restaurant." See More

"And to treat yourselves, enjoy the Union Oyster House in Boston if you enjoy Oysters and the No Name Restaurant!" See More

"Just for the novelty, I've always enjoyed Top of the Hub." See More

"try Eastern Standard and if in the Seaport District, Row 34 is a favorite." See More

"Also, if you are looking for a really relaxed vibe, but great food-head over to Barking Crab-Excellent location too!" See More

"Nearer you/Copley is chef-owned Erbaluce." See More

"shopping wise the Cambridgeside Place and The Shops at the Prudential Center are nice to visit." See More

"Many people want to see Cheers Boston." See More

Where can I find out more about Boston?

This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Boston locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Boston.

If you've changed your mind and decided to go somewhere else, go to the main page and explore where to stay in any city.

Don't forget to check what most people recommend is the ideal length of time to visit. Read more about how many days in Boston to stay.