-- Jamaica Mi Hungry, Jamaica Plain, MA This was a perfectly delightful experience, and one we will want to repeat soon and often.". / Photo by Marc Hurwitz. -- The Whiskey Priest, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Cakes Bakery and Cafe, Watertown, MA -- Vinh-Sun, Boston (Chinatown), MA, OPEN: -- Urban Cantina, Boston (North End), MA -- Farragut House, South Boston, MA / Photo by Marc Hurwitz. -- Piccadilly Pub, Randolph, MA -- Ginger Exchange, Boston, MA -- Allora, Marlborough, MA Also: chowder to round out the meal. -- Union Tavern, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Cilantro, Cambridge, MA -- Tunnel, Boston, MA -- StreetFood Revolution, Allston, MA -- Lakon Paris Patisserie, Newton Highlands, MA -- Pizza Pie-er, South Boston, MA -- Super Chicken, Beverly, MA Boston; Buffalo; Charlotte; Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus; D.C. Dallas - Fort Worth; Denver; Des Moines; Detroit; . -- Passport, Weymouth, MA -- Eve & Murray's Farm to Home, West Acton, MA -- Christina's, Newton Highlands, MA -- Palio's Italian Grill, Lexington, MA -- Gabriella's Italian Pizza, Melrose, MA Santarpio's thin-crust pizza is a long-standing Boston highlight. -- Vivi's Kitchen, Rockland, MA -- Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Westwood, MA -- Paul Bakery, Burlington, MA -- Shake Shack, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Andalin Kitchen and Bar, Beverly Farms, MA -- WuBurger Gourmet, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, OPEN: -- Il Panino Cafe and Grill, Jamaica Plain, MA -- West Street Tavern & Restaurant, Nonantum, MA, OPEN: -- Idle Hour, Quincy, MA The par-70 acre course features well-maintained greens, picturesque ponds, pretension-free staff members and a clubhouse complete with restaurant, bar and outdoor seating (keep an eye out for the grill sometimes set up at the end of the 6th hole). -- Morton's, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Red Rock Bistro, Swampscott, MA -- Burton's Grill, Framingham, MA -- Acapulcos, Framingham, MA -- Comella's, Marblehead, MA -- Cornish Pasty Co., Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Max and Dylans, Charlestown, MA -- The Soup Shack, Brookline, MA -- The Playwright, South Boston, MA -- Naksan BBQ, Allston-Brighton, MA -- Tisan Coffee Express, Cambridge, MA -- Wow Tikka, Boston (Fenway), MA -- BISq, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Hojoko Boston (Fenway), MA -- Bergamot, Somerville, MA -- Rina's Pizzeria and Cafe, Boston (North End), MA -- White Bull Tavern, Boston, MA, CLOSED: -- Bab Al Yemen, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Omori Izakaya, Malden, MA Welcome to Hidden Gems, where local food blogger Marc Hurwitz (of Hidden Boston and Boston Restaurant Talk) spotlights off-the-beaten-path, under-the-radar restaurants.When it comes to restaurants -- Darwin's, Cambridge (Cambridge Street), MA -- Purple Shell, South Boston, MA -- Bianchi's Pizza, Revere Beach, MA -- Top Mix Bar & Kitchen, Roxbury, MA -- Pita, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- The Green Tomato, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Life Alive, Somerville (Davis Square), MA Carmelina's 2847 Italian $$North End "all. -- The Westland, Boston, MA They offer both hot and cold lobster rolls. -- Ganko Ittetsu Ramen, Brookline, MA -- Bobby's Grille, Wellesley, MA -- Little Lamb Hot Pot, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Al Fresco, Somerville, MA -- OSushi, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Boston Chops, Boston (South End), MA -- Sel de la Terre, Boston (Long Wharf), MA, OPEN: -- Kitsen Table, Marblehead, MA -- Lamplighter CX, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA -- Big Papi's Grille, Framingham, MA "Hyde Park may not be the best Boston neighborhood for dining, but there are some real gems in this suburban-feeling section of the city miles from downtown. -- Chinese Mirch, Boston, MA -- Ginger Exchange, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA ", Fort Point is a fascinating part of Boston with old factories, warehouses and other historic buildings that are home to Lucky's and a good number of restaurants. -- Kala Thai Cookery, Boston, MA -- Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Boston (Northeastern), MA -- Noodle Market, Arlington, MA -- 28 Degrees, Boston (South End), MA -- Kelley Square Pub, Peabody, MA -- Merrill & Co., Boston (South End), MA -- Garcia Brogan's, Waltham, MA -- Hakata Ramen, Boston, MA La Provence, Concord, MA -- Cicada Coffee Bar, Cambridge, MA -- The Bagel Table, Burlington, MA -- Zest Mediterranean Grill, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: If you're looking for the best must-eats in Boston, these five restaurants are sure to please. Get lovely views of the city on Spectacle Island (Boston Harbor Islands) 4. -- Little Thai Cafe, Watertown, MA -- Fat Hen, Somerville, MA -- Noon Mediterranean, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Tantric, Boston (Theatre District), MA -- Dear Annie, Cambridge, MA -- Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Lynnfield, MA -- 7 Central, Manchester, MA -- B&B Fish, Marblehead, MA -- Hidyan Mediterranean Grill, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Misono Grill, Allston, MA -- Dumpling Palace, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Lexington at Picnic Grove, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA -- Jimmy John's, Quincy, MA -- New Republik Bar, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Wicked Restaurant and Wine Bar, Dedham, MA ", Hidden on a little peninsula extending from a larger peninsula where the town of Winthrop sits, the Winthrop Arms is a restaurant in a historic hotel by the same name that youll never find unless you know its there. -- Lil Vinny's, Somerville, MA -- Bar Enza, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Ruth's Chris, Waltham, MA -- Ristorante Olivio, Arlington, MA -- Fiorella's Express, Wellesley, MA -- Pho So 1, Quincy, MA -- Towne Stove and Spirits, Boston (Back Bay), MA Use this page to search for a specific Boston or New England restaurant by region that is included in Boston's Hidden Restaurants. -- b.good, Swampscott, MA -- Mrs. Jones, Dorchester (Lower Mills), MA -- Bonefish Grill, Westwood, MA -- Craigie on Main, Cambridge, MA -- American Bakers, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- LOCAL 02045, Hull, MA -- O'Sullivan's, Lynn, MA -- Prairie Fire, Brookline, MA -- Kor Tor Mor, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- The Plate, Milton (East Milton Square), MA -- Brasserie, Boston (South End), MA -- The Kenmore, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Sakurabana Japanese Restaurant, Boston, MA -- Osteria Posto, Waltham, MA -- Sally's Sandwiches, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- The Ship Restaurant, Lynnfield, MA -- OddFellows Ice Cream Co., Chestnut Hill, MA -- Thai Village, Boston (South End), MA -- La Brace, Boston (North End), MA -- Bonefish Grill Westwood, MA -- Flame Cafe, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Scratch Kitchen, Salem, MA -- Matadora, Woburn, MA -- Yellow Door Taqueria, Boston (Brigham Circle/Mission Hill), MA, CLOSED: -- BerryLine, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Vela, Wellesley, MA -- Del Frisco's Grille, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Lucie Drink and Dine, Boston, MA -- Grumpy White's, Quincy, MA -- The Yard House, Lynnfield, MA, CLOSED: -- Sweetgreen, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Sixth Gear, South Boston, MA -- Ming Du, Stoughton, MA -- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Liberty & MAIN, Dedham, MA -- Teele Square Cafe, Somerville (Teele Square), MA -- The Brook Kitchen and Tap, Holbrook, MA -- BAB Korean Bistro, Malden, MA -- Wingstop, Medford, MA -- The Painted Burro, Bedford, MA -- Pink Samurai, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Kayla's Diner, Peabody, MA -- McCabe's Bar and Grille, Cambridge, MA -- Dryft, Revere, MA -- Stacy's Juicebar, Needham, MA -- Blue Ribbon BBQ (trailer), Needham, MA -- Common Ground Bar and Grill, Arlington, MA -- Pita Pit, Brookline, MA, OPEN: -- Smoken' Joe's, Brighton, MA Essential Restaurants: The Eater Boston 38 includes 38 of the area's most essential restaurants across a range of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices, such as Dear Annie, a convivial. -- Honest Restaurant, Norwood, MA -- Seta's Cafe, Belmont, MA -- Rangla Punjab, Arlington, MA -- Dora Taqueria, Woburn, MA -- Memphis Joe's Barbecue, Weymouth, MA -- New England Soup Factory, Brookline, MA -- Tajine, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED: -- Monroe, Cambridge, MA -- Sake Japanese Restaurant, Braintree, MA Massiminos (Italian)Try: the veal parmigiana. -- Nix's Mate, Boston, MA -- Sea Level, Salem, MA -- Wahlburgers, Dorchester, MA, CLOSED: -- Playa Bowls, Brighton, MA -- Avila, Boston, MA -- Crazy Dough's Pizza, Boston (City Place), MA -- Top Shelf, Framingham, MA -- Bright Lights, Quincy, MA -- Fairsted Kitchen, Brookline, MA -- UBurger, Boston (NU), MA -- Lotus Flower, Framingham, MA -- Green Land Cafe, Salem, MA -- Gelato & Chill, Boston (Seaport District), MA 7 Best Family-Friendly, Affordable Restaurants Near Disneyland, Best Affordable Eats Along Sedonas Red Rock Drive, Authentic Local Eats, Vegas to Palm Springs | Roadfood Bests. -- Madera 83 Tapas Bar and Kitchen, Charlestown, MA -- Namaste Nepali and Indian Cuisine, Stoneham, MA River Gods, Cambridge, MA -- Fran and Diane's Kitchen, Salem, MA -- Spicy World, Malden, MA -- Yard House, Boston (Copley Place), MA, CLOSED: -- Cinderella's, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- 3 Squares, Needham, MA -- Iron Furnace, Quincy, MA -- Jersey Mike's Subs, Dedham, MA -- Fuel America, Allston, MA -- Norm's White Horse, Methuen, MA -- Picante, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Farmer Horse Coffee, Boston, MA -- Little Dipper, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Beachfire Restaurant and Bar, Hull, MA -- Cafe Rialto, Roslindale, MA This is the perfect snow day activity, as you can keep warm in the Library and learn something newperhaps even a new favorite recipe that you can replicate that same evening. -- Banh Mi Ngon, West Roxbury, MA -- Friendly's, East Boston (Logan Airport), MA -- Beat Brew Hall, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Nibble Kitchen, Somerville (Bow Market), MA -- Third Eye, Cambridge, MA -- The Joshua Tree, Allston, MA Wander through the international attractions, including three ethereal head sculptures part of the Secret Garden series by Spanish artist and sculptor, Jaume Plensa, and admire the views of the harbor before rushing into the more recognized attraction at Encore Bostonits casino. -- Agave Mexican Grille and Tequila Bar, Malden, MA -- Bailey & Sage, Boston (Back Bay/South End), MA -- The Foundry, Easton, MA Ryan Kiracofe: One of Boston's best hidden gems, and one of the city's few true nightlife melting pots. -- Cheddar's, Cambridge, MA -- Vejigantes, Boston (South End), MA -- Chile Mango & Lime, Weymouth, MA People also searched for these in Boston: See more hidden gem restaurant in Boston. -- Annabelle's, Hyde Park, MA Even if you arent a sports fan, youll adore this intimate bar that is tucked into the back wall of Fenway Park (82A Lansdowne Street) with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the nations oldest baseball field. -- Chef Chang's on Back Bay, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm, Duxbury, MA antipasto skewers and grandma gary's gooey garlic bread) are done just right. -- The Garrison House, Brookline Village, MA -- Smokin' Betty's BBQ + Bar, Salem, MA -- Buca di Beppo, Dedham, MA -- Gracenote Coffee, Boston, MA -- Small Plates, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Poke Boys, Allston, MA -- The Good Life, Boston, MA -- Purr Cat Cafe, Brighton, MA -- Cafe Weekend, Allston, MA -- La Carreta, Framingham, MA -- Vivi Bubble Tea Cafe, Boston (Back Bay/Fenway), MA -- China House, Boston (North End), MA -- Paul, Boston, MA Fresh Soup Company, Natick, MA, CLOSED: -- 89 Broad, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Posto, Bedford, MA -- Jimmy John's, Allston-Brighton, MA -- CBS Sporting Club, Foxborough, MA -- The Center Cafe, Needham, MA -- Cha Feo, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Chef Co's, Arlington, MA -- Merrill & Co., Boston (South End), MA -- Teazzi Tea Shop, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Wenham Tea House, Wenham, MA -- Life Alive, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Allston Diner, Allston, MA -- Source, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Caffe Nero, Boston (South End), MA -- Zermatt, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA, CLOSED: -- Lotus Xpress, Somerville, MA -- Saffron Indian Grill, Tewksbury, MA -- Shore Leave, Boston (South End), MA -- Copia, Charlestown, MA Take a break from playing and refuel with a grilled cheese (for even more childhood nostalgia) and a creative cocktail (to remember youre actually a grown-up now). -- Sterling's, Boston, MA, CLOSED: -- Milestone, Wellesley, MA -- Robyn's Bar and Grill, Roslindale, MA -- Pizza King, Lawrence, MA -- The Hourly, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Lower Mills Tavern, Dorchester, MA -- West 7 Bistro, Somerville (Teele Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Ristorante Damiano, Boston (North End), MA -- Bertucci's, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Shaking Seafood, Roslindale, MA -- El Centro, Belmont, MA -- Stage Nightclub, Boston, MA -- Rocca, Boston (South End), MA, CLOSED: -- Pressed Cafe, Burlington, MA Luckys is very easy to miss, because it is a subterranean spot that has the feel of a speakeasy. -- Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale, Boston, MA -- Anoush'Ella, Lynnfield, MA -- Waxy O'Connor's, Lexington, MA -- Boba Me, Boston (Mission Hill), MA Tucked into a side street off the heavily trafficked Mass Ave, at first glance, it looks like any other convenience store with windows lined with faded bleach bottles and paper towels. -- Abbott's Frozen Custard, Arlington Heights, MA -- Wolfie's Kitchen And Bar, South Boston, MA, OPEN: -- Soleil, Roxbury, MA -- Zaps, Allston, MA, CLOSED: -- Tiger's Loft Bistro, Newton, MA -- Discovery Cafe, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Chick-fil-A, Dedham, MA -- Uncle Pete's Hickory Ribs, Revere, MA, OPEN: -- East by Northeast, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Viet Citron, Burlington, MA, CLOSED: -- Greek Grille, Winchester, MA -- Shawarma Falafel, Boston, MA -- Horse Thieves Tavern, Dedham, MA -- Christie's, Lynn, MA -- B3, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- YoMa, Allston, MA, CLOSED: -- Outback Steakhouse, Burlington, MA -- The Boathouse, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Totto Ramen, Dorchester (South Bay), MA -- Bombay Club, Burlington, MA -- Dockside Restaurant at River's Edge, Malden, MA -- Little Thai Cafe, Watertown, MA -- Panera Cares, Boston (Center Plaza), MA -- Pokeworks, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Townsman, Boston, MA -- Rita's Italian Ice, Chelsea, MA -- New City Microcreamery, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- IHOP, Braintree, MA -- Batifol, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Mehak, East Boston, MA -- Santoro's Sub-Villa, Saugus, MA Its no longer something that only college kids eat after a long night of clubbing, and some terrific ramen shops, including Ganko, can be found in the Boston area. -- Brothers Kouzina, Peabody, MA 13) Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum From whiskey and rum, to gin and amaro, this local, family-owned distillery is certainly off the beaten bar track; located in Boston's industrial Newmarket area. -- The Painted Burro, Waltham, MA -- Central Grill and Cafe, Woburn, MA -- Beyrut Espresso, Revere, MA -- Chili's, Danvers, MA -- Scorpion Bar, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Amsterdam Falafelshop, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Rox Cafe, Newton Highlands, MA She was a gem. -- The Ledger, Salem, MA -- Seoul Food, Cambridge, MA -- Regal Beagle, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- The Bar by the Elevator, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- O'Fado, Peabody, MA -- Dudley Cafe, Roxbury, MA -- Antonio's Pizzeria, Dorchester, MA Boston Fire Museum. -- Coco Leaf, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Sala By Fratelli's, Quincy, MA -- La Qchara, Melrose, MA -- Public Kitchen, Wakefield, MA -- Bocca Bella Cafe and Bistro, Auburndale, MA -- A.T. O'Keeffe's, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Ken's Kickin' Chicken, Lynn, MA -- Francesca's Kitchen, Arlington, MA -- Papa Gino's, Framingham (2), MA -- Aria Trattoria, Boston (North End), MA -- Distraction Brewing Company, Roslindale, MA -- Lucy's American Tavern, Dorchester, MA -- A Lee 88, Waltham, MA -- SPIN, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Spice Thai Kitchen II, Melrose, MA -- Tsunami, Arlington, MA -- The Rising, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Veggie Planet, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Turner Fisheries, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- El Centro, Boston (South End), MA -- The Dining Car Cafe and Market, Newton Highlands, MA -- Upper Crust Pizzeria, Wellesley, MA -- Bison County, Waltham, MA -- Kingston Grille and Bar, Boston, MA -- Double Zero, Boston (Back Bay), MA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ She was very solicitous and an excellent host. -- Square Mfg. -- Rebel Rebel, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Acropolis, Needham, MA -- Scoozi, Boston, MA -- Boston Indian Kitchen, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Trifecta, Boston, MA -- Cafe Quattro, Boston (South End), MA -- 110 Grill, Saugus, MA -- Clay Oven, Lexington, MA -- Prose, Arlington, MA -- Bertucci's, Wellesley, MA -- Door No. -- Pinkberry, Braintree, MA -- Aurum, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Villa Mexico, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA, OPEN: -- The C Note, Hull, MA -- Shake Shack, Boston (Prudential Center), MA -- Nubar, Cambridge, MA -- Caffe Nuovo, Boston (North End), MA Order online. -- Thazia, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Stephanie's, East Boston (Logan Airport), MA -- Tapestry, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Papa Gino's, Melrose, MA -- Taccos Arabas, Cambridge, MA -- Bailey & Sage, Boston (Federal Street), MA -- Wasabi, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED: -- Southside Tavern, Quincy, MA -- Sweetgreen, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Molti on Moody, Waltham, MA -- Pret A Manger, Boston (State Street), MA -- American Fresh Brewhouse, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Yummy Thai Cuisine, Cambridge, MA Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. -- Legal on the Mystic, Somerville, MA -- Royal Bengal, Somerville, MA -- Stone Hearth Pizza, Cambridge, MA -- Woods Hill at Pier 4, Boston (Seaport District), MA, CLOSED: -- Sully C's Bar and Grill, Saugus, MA -- Menya Jiro, Dedham, MA Once past the booth, youll find this funky little spot in the middle of a shipyard, complete with an outdoor patio where you can enjoy savory pies along with some top regional beers. -- Carey's Catch, Lexington, MA -- Ritu ki Rasoi, Burlington, MA -- Napoli Pizza & Subs, Lawrence, MA -- Kinfolks Award Winning BBQ, South Easton, MA -- Osborn Tavern, Danvers, MA -- Ten Second Yunnan Rice Noodle, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Arthur and Pat's, Marshfield, MA -- Hillstone, Boston, MA -- The Maiden, South Boston, MA Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. -- Copacabana, Cambridge, MA -- Drop Zone Brewery, Winthrop, MA -- Democracy Brewing, Boston, MA -- Papa Razzi, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Tanjore, Cambrige, MA -- Rapscallion Kitchen & Bar, Concord, MA -- 49 Social, Boston, MA -- Brit Bakery, Cambridge, MA -- Curry N Wok, Cambridge, MA -- Bagels by Us, Arlington, MA -- Lockheart, Wellesley, MA Guests on a Day Pass can enjoy all parts of the Boston Athenum that are open to members. -- Firefly's, Framingham, MA -- Davio's, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Old School, Wellesley, MA -- Wings Over, Arlington, MA, OPEN: -- Winter Hill Brewing Cafe, Somerville, MA -- Boss Bah Pizza, Braintree, MA -- Charlie's Junction Deli, Lynn, MA -- Mission Sushi and Wok, Boston, MA -- Wink & Nod, Boston (South End), MA, CLOSED: -- Life Alive, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Inna's Kitchen, Newton Centre, MA -- Swissbakers, Reading, MA -- Las Palmas de Cuba, Hanover, MA, OPEN: -- The Wapo Taco, Roslindale, MA, OPEN: -- Flat Black Coffee, Boston (Waterfront), MA -- PaPa Sushi, Somerville (Magoun Square), MA -- Pin Ming, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- The Beth, Hingham, MA -- Smashburger, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Hayashi Sushi, Dedham, MA -- Kohi Coffee Company, Brighton, MA -- Tori Japan, East Boston, MA -- Kitchen on Common, Belmont, MA -- Burger Dive, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Dumpling Kitchen, Somerville, MA -- Granite Rail Tavern, Quincy, MA Highly recommended and look forward to seeing -- ZZ Dessert/OneZo, Allston, MA -- Refuge Cafe, Allston, MA -- Shelter, Boston (North Station), MA -- Waikiki, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Bertini's Restaurant, Salem, MA Situated just above the busy Southeast Expressway on a mostly residential street, there is no exit off the highway. -- Terra, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: -- Royal Bengal, Cambridge, MA -- Dumpling Garden, Saugus, MA -- Table by Jen Royle, Boston (North End), MA Try: the garlic soup with black truffles. -- YOTEL Boston Sky Lounge, Boston (Seaport District), MA, CLOSED: Fresh baguettes, boules, croissants, rolls, and pastries of all sizes and flavors crowd the shelves. -- Sonny Walker's, Roxbury, MA -- Rod Dee, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Farmstead Table, Newton, MA Stoddards Fine Food & Ale, 48 Temple Place, Boston, 617-426-0048, stoddardsfoodandale.com. -- Fava Bean Mediterranean, Cambridge, MA but nevertheless learned so much on this tour. -- Backyard Betty's, South Boston, MA -- The Just Crust, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Rodizio Grill, Braintree, MA -- Soc's Ice Cream, Salem, MA -- Kings, Lynnfield, MA The trouble is, sometimes actually locating these elusive hangouts can prove challenging even to the people who walk these streets each day. -- PlantPub, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Panelli's Pizza and Parm, Brookline, MA -- Steam Flavor, Watertown, MA -- b.good, Burlington, MA -- Summer Shack, Hingham, MA -- Downtown Bistro and Wine Bar, Lynn, MA -- Seaport Bar and Grille, Boston, MA, OPEN: -- Tasty Burger, Boston (North Station), MA -- Palmer's, Marblehead, MA -- FoMu, Boston (South End), MA -- Bombay Classic, Arlington, MA GrandTen Distillery is one of our local success stories, cousins Matthew Nuernberger and Spencer McMinn converting an iron foundry into an incubator for small-batch spirits. -- City Winery, Boston, MA -- BoMA, Boston (South End), MA -- Courtside, East Cambridge, MA -- Stillwater, Boston, MA Improve this listing. -- Hogan's Run, Brighton, MA -- Basile Fine Italian Kitchen, Boston (Bay Village), MA -- Swish Shabu, Boston (Fenway), MA -- The Porthole, Lynn, MA -- Watch City Brewing Co., Waltham, MA, OPEN: -- Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Allston, MA -- Wellesley Tavern, Wellesley, MA -- Cajun Crab Shack, Roslindale, MA -- Caffe Nero, South Boston, MA -- June Bug Cafe, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Harry O's, Boston (South End), MA -- Kaya, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Da Bomb BBQ, Revere, MA -- Nine Bar Espresso, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Paint Corner Art Bar, Cambridge, MA -- Peace o' Pie, Allston, MA -- Hong Kong Cafe, Boston (Fenway), MA Carmelina's 3050 Italian $$North End "Carmelina's is an absolute fucking gem. -- Jimmy's, Brookline, MA -- Craft Table & Bar, East Boston, MA -- The Friendly Toast, Danvers, MA -- Clover, Burlington, MA -- Owl Station Bar and Bistro, South Boston, MA -- Craigie Burger, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Blaze Pizza, Burlington, MA -- East Coast Grill, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Crossroads Irish Pub, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Mick Morgan's, Newton, MA Lovells has a private swimming beach, and Peddocks even has six yurts for glamping types. -- Dates and Olives, Brighton, MA A Local's Guide to the Best Must-Eats in Boston The Top 5 Restaurants You Can't Miss in Boston. At Kings Seaport, the Level Up BarKade presents both the newest and acclaimed retro games in its own private area away from all the commotion of the bowling lanes. -- Tavern in the Square, Salem, MA ", Your first time at this Australian meat pie place might have you wondering, 'Where exactly am I going?' -- Sagra, Dedham, MA -- Coco's Lounge, Jamaica Plain, MA -- The Thinking Cup, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Gong Cha/Cheers Cut, Allston, MA -- Victoria Station, Salem, MA -- Golden Garden, Malden, MA We love this city and want you to love it as well! -- BoMA, Boston (South End), MA -- Honeycomb Creamery, Cambridge, MA For the home chef, entering the Radcliffe College Schlesinger Library is like stumbling upon a thousand kitchen secrets. -- Sabur., Somerville (Teele Square), MA -- Grill House, Saugus, MA -- Osteria Peppino Pizza, Topsfield, MA -- Saloon, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- El Centro Dos, Brookline, MA -- Shangri-La, Belmont, MA -- Dock 125, Lynn, MA -- Mexicali Sushi Bar, East Boston, MA -- Upper Crust Pizzeria, Watertown, MA, OPEN: -- 100% Delicias Express, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Mission Cantina, Brookline, MA -- Yerardi's, Newton, MA, OPEN: -- Top Steak House, Peabody, MA -- Thinking Cup, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Brick & Mortar, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Masona Grill, West Roxbury, MA -- Skipjack's, Newton, MA, OPEN: -- La Cucina, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Maximo's, Watertown, MA -- G Pub, Plymouth, MA Residing in a truly odd location at Gate 1 of Norwood Memorial Airport, Tasos is a family-run restaurant that offers scratch-made classics such as pastichio, moussaka, baked lamb and stuffed peppers. -- Landwer Cafe, Boston (Audubon Circle), MA -- Il Casale, Lexington, MA -- Minigrow, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Sticky Rice Cafe, West Roxbury, MA -- Windy City Pizza, South Weymouth, MA, CLOSED: -- Pokeworks, Boston (Longwood), MA -- Ten One Tea House, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Tatte, Newton Centre, MA -- The Snack Bar, Cambridge, MA -- New Sushi, Inc., Allston, MA -- UBurger, Allston, MA, CLOSED: -- Mr. Sushi, Brookline, MA -- Tap n Vine, Beverly, MA -- Los Amigos Taqueria, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Monkey King Tea, Malden, MA -- Four Burgers, Boston, MA -- Red House, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Twelve Hours, Brighton, MA -- Bon Me, East Cambridge, MA -- Venice Italian Kitchen, Arlington, MA -- Persephone, Boston, MA -- Beachmont Roast Beef, Revere, MA -- So Sabe, Dorchester, MA -- El Triunfo, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Skip's Snack Bar, Merrimac, MA, OPEN: -- Nina Trattoria and Pizza, Arlington, MA -- Olivadi, Norwood, MA -- Shawarma Place, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- BonChon, Salem, MA -- Glazed Bytes, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Yakitori Zai, Boston (South End), MA, CLOSED: -- The Grapevine Restaurant, Salem, MA -- 303 Cafe, East Boston, MA -- Howling Wolf Taqueria, Salem, MA -- La Voile, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Paesan's, Boston (North End), MA -- Kushari and Grill, Medford, MA -- Seema's, Norwood, MA -- Hilltop Steak House, Saugus, MA With a motto of no frills, no fuss, Offsuit also abides by the rule of no reservations. -- Betty Ann Food Shop, East Boston, MA -- Cafe Kafofo, Cambridge, MA -- Firehouse Subs, Woburn, MA -- Ten Tables, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED: -- The Local, Waltham, MA -- Nagomi Izakaya, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill, Foxboro, MA, CLOSED: -- My Diner, South Boston, MA -- Pressed Juicery, Boston (Fenway), MA "Ramen is hot these days. -- Rattlesnake Bar & Grill, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Carroll's, Medford, MA -- BRIO Tuscan Grille, Chestnut Hill, MA -- PZA Grille & Bar, Salem, MA -- Boloco, Boston (NU), MA -- Morrell's BBQ, Stoughton, MA -- Pho Real/Mochi Dough, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Hops N Scotch, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Boston Burger Company, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Gyro Spot, Salem, MA The Fairmount offers a mix of classic and modern American fare with such highlights as a true New England fave, calamari with hot peppers; chicken parm, and meatloaf. -- Coda, Boston (South End), MA -- Yada Yada, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- SlowBones Modern BBQ, Burlington, MA -- Shake Shack, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Sweet Rice, Charlestown, MA -- Nori Sushi, Brookline, MA -- Chicken & Rice Guys, Medford, MA -- Clover, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Kareem Restaurant, Watertown, MA -- West Bridge, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Teffy's Restaurant, Abington, MA Highlights include fettuccine with smoked salmon, linguine with clams and a lobster ravioli that will make your knees weak. -- Hamilton, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- Caffe Paolina, Swampscott, MA -- Effie's Kitchen, Roslindale, MA -- Yard House, Boston (Fenway), MA, CLOSED: -- Tupelo, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Sherman Cafe, Somerville (Union Square), MA Potato Head glassware and boozy milk and cookies. -- Monroe, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Bugaboo Creek, Braintree, MA -- Pizzeria Uno, Burlington, MA -- The Proper Slice, Boston (Back Bay), MA From fabulous fried chicken to a sausage-pancake-gravy creation known as the Mac Daddy, the Starlite is our go-to place for local color and fabulous food. -- 6B Lounge, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Adriatic Restaurant and Bar, Salem, MA -- Blue22 Bar and Grille, Quincy, MA -- Banners Kitchen & Tap, Boston, MA -- Kokoda, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Rainforest Cafe, Burlington, MA -- Flame Cafe, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Blackbird Doughnuts, Boston (Fenway), MA Padaria's menu is a monument to Brazilian baked goods, offering items like risole (croquettes filled with either corn and cheese, ground beef, or chicken), pozinho de canela (mini cinnamon rolls), and rosca de coco (coconut loaves). -- Trophy Room, Boston (South End), MA -- Asana, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Juniper, Wellesley, MA -- Let's go Burrito, Woburn, MA