1. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
9.0
138 Saint James Ave (Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 74 tips and reviews
Kim Orsel: Lovely cosmo and burger! The bartenders take excellent care of you!
Sam Winnick: Awesome new brunch spot. Beautiful decor and great food. The Mac has a fried egg and bacon!!
Boston.com: The new hearth oven truly earns its keep is something humble: roast chicken, redolent of rosemary and pepper, served in a cast-iron skillet with potatoes. Also hard to beat: pulled pork flatbread. Read more.
5. dbar
8.2
1236 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA
New American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Anthony Wilkinson: The peppercorn encrusted tuna tartar with "forbidden rice"? To die for. DITM
Boston.com: It's a tough call. If you stay inside, you'll be cozy in the main dining room, where handsome waiters (we didn't spy a single waitress) shuttle trays of cocktails and light fixtures turn rainbow color Read more.
Jill Shepherd: Best bloody mary I've ever had - and that includes every type. Great brunch and not too crowded!
6. Aqua Pazza
7.7
135 Richmond St (North St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 6 tips and reviews
Courtney Johnston: The zucchini blossoms, grilled octopus, salt cod, bolognese, and tiramisu were all phenomenal! Recommend this place for a great upscale fine.
Pam Ireland: Love the scallops- with cauliflower and hazelnuts. Outstanding flavors. And the presentation is unique.
Pam Ireland: Terrific food and service. Wish they were open on Mondays too
7. Bistro du Midi
8.9
272 Boylston St (btw Arlington & Hadassah), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 61 tips and reviews
Revere Hotel Boston Common: A French Provencal bistro overlooking the Boston Public Garden, this restaurant found the ideal way to bring together the passion for ingredient-driven cuisine with a refined, classic technique.
Boston.com: Bistro du Midi is a Restaurant with a capital R. None of that upscale pub grub that’s been going around. No waiters who want to be your pal. Read more.
Boston Magazine: There are few restaurants in Boston our staffers recommend to friends more frequently than Provence-inspired Bistro du Midi. In its favor: location, vibe, versatility, and of course, the food. Read more.
8. Ruth's Chris Steak House
8.4
45 School Street (btwn Chapman & City Hall), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Downtown Boston · 45 tips and reviews
Fouad El-Nemr: Best Oysters in Boston. They are unbelievable! The steaks are huge and juicy. If you like sweet potatoes, they have the best mashed sweet potatoes too. Definitely a top 5 restaurant in Boston
Kristen Copell: Come into the beautiful bar and have a delicious sizzling steak with a great glass of red wine!
What's Good Here: Located along the Freedom Trail. Its a chain with consistently great steaks. Better than the Smith & Wollensky's here. After dining, cross over to the Parker House for Boston Creme Pie & some history.
Jess Lin: Incredible wait staff, great ambience, and of course delicious food. I had the oysters, seared tuna, and matchstick truffle fries. Finger licking good!
Adam Bickelman: Surprisingly busy. Older crowd. Never knew this place existed.
Arjun Naskar: Crab cakes are a must!