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Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market   Boston

Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market, Boston

 25 Reviews  My wife and I were shopping in the Farmer's Market and the Faneuil Market when we decide to grab a bite to eat. I didn't feel like eating at one of the food hall stands so we decided to try this place... 

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Legal Sea Foods   Boston

Legal Sea Foods, Boston

 41 Reviews  Legal Sea Foods is a local chain, and I was able to stop by the Braintree Mall stop to try this place out as I arrived in town late on a Saturday night. Being the sad party of one, there was no wait,... 

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Mike's Pastry   Boston

Mike's Pastry, Boston

 21 Reviews  more pictures of Mike's Pastry since you can only upload 5 pictures per tip. the best italian or rather sicilian cannollis in this side of the globe! you will have a long line at all times everyday... 

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Union Oyster House   Boston

Union Oyster House, Boston

 24 Reviews  Part Two of My Union Oysterhouse tips with more pictures. they claim to be the oldest restaurant in America and the decor and ambiance inside definitely proves it plus is has been into numerous... 

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Bull & Finch Pub (Cheers)   Boston

Bull & Finch Pub (Cheers), Boston

 17 Reviews  This is a tourist hot spot. The hit TV show "Cheers" now in reruns, forever, brings people from all over, just to say they had a drink here. So, I did too! It can get crowded in the summer with the... 

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No Name Restaurant   Boston

No Name Restaurant, Boston

 8 Reviews  more pictures and food inside the famous No Name Restaurant of Boston here in my part two tips hehehe. one of the major sea food joints in the boston area and since virtual tourist only has 5 photos... 

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Pizzeria Regina   Boston

Pizzeria Regina, Boston

 13 Reviews  There are many locations, but for some reason the original location in The North End is much better than the franchise locations. Maybe it's the brick oven, maybe it's the water they use. Everyone has... 

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Pho Pasteur   Boston

Pho Pasteur, Boston

 14 Reviews  If you're looking for some great pho -- noodle soup -- and are near Boston Commons, this is THE place to go. Jackie (scuba_girl) suggested this as a lunch stop for our VT walk along the Freedom Trail... 

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La Famiglia Spagnuolo   Boston

La Famiglia Spagnuolo, Boston

 7 Reviews  This restaurant is a delightful change of pace hidden within the pressed linen high classed restaurants of Hanover Street. Not that there is anything wrong with the experience of high end dining, but... 

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The Chart House   Boston

The Chart House, Boston

 5 Reviews  Located on the Long Wharf, The Boston Chart House is located in the Gardiner Building which dates back to the 1760s. The building once housed the offices of American patriot John Hancock, and is the... 

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Barking Crab   Boston

Barking Crab, Boston

 10 Reviews  My name is Jorge Rodriguez and I'm from Puerto Rico which is considered to be american territory. My Driver license is my only official ID and with the same I can live, travel and work throughout the... 

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Cafe Vittoria   Boston

Cafe Vittoria, Boston

 7 Reviews  Cafe Vittoria is the first Italian cafe in the city. It has a distinct old world feel and charm to it, and it is a great place to hang out and have animated conversations with friends. It is a... 

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John Harvard's Brew House   Boston

John Harvard's Brew House, Boston

 8 Reviews  John Harvard's is tucked in the basement of a building at 33 Dunster St. It's dark, but cozy and always crowded. Of course they make their own beer and the beer menu changes just about daily. The food... 

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Black Rose   Boston

Black Rose, Boston

 5 Reviews  Some say the Black Rose, perhaps the most famous Irish pub in Boston, isn't quite what it used to be in its heyday (they even whisper of its takeover by a conglomerate run by - gasp - an Englishman!).... 

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Hard Rock Cafe   Boston

Hard Rock Cafe, Boston

 6 Reviews  I think the title of my tip says it all. Hard Rock Cafe is cool the first few of them you go to, but lets face it, after a while its a little repetative. This is a great place to go to if you have... 

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The Cheesecake Factory   Boston

The Cheesecake Factory, Boston

 6 Reviews  Although The Cheesecake Factory isn't unique to Boston, it's still one of my favorites! With its great selection of main courses and desserts, there truly is something for everyone at this restaurant.... 

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Au Bon Pain   Boston

Au Bon Pain, Boston

 8 Reviews  Although Au Bon Pain is not comparable to a McDonalds, it is still your typical fast food; however, the food selections here are healthier than the ones found in the average fast food chain, and there... 

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Boston Beer Works   Boston

Boston Beer Works, Boston

 6 Reviews  While waiting for my plane, I decided to give this place a try for lunch. It was packed at lunchtime, so I ended up sitting at the bar rather than getting table service. The bartender was quite... 

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Finale   Boston

Finale, Boston

 6 Reviews  If you love dessert, this would be dessert heaven for you. You want chocolate cake?? How about a rich, warm luxurious chocolate cake with a gooey chocolate center that melts in your mouth? Or how... 

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Cheers at Faneuil Hall Marketplace   Boston

Cheers at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston

 6 Reviews  Obviously the national fame of this name, at least for those of my age, causes you to go by and take it in. The one at Faneuil Hall area in right in Quincy Market and has outdoor seating. The other is... 

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Trattoria Il Panino   Boston

Trattoria Il Panino, Boston

 5 Reviews  This is a real cute, hole in the wall, laid back yet gourmet restaurant we ate lunch in on a Friday afternoon. The staff are all Italian and are friendly and helpful. Friends of mine had the crab and... 

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Daily Catch   Boston

Daily Catch, Boston

 4 Reviews  The Daily Catch is a very small place, a dive really. The restaurant only seats about 18 people and is staffed by three people: a cook, a hostess/waitress and a bus boy... The hostess/waitress is an... 

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Sonsie   Boston

Sonsie, Boston

 9 Reviews  Sonsie is Newbury St institution, quite popular for its eclectic menu and place-to-be-seen reputation - in equal measure. I was there for the former, and I can report back that the food is indeed... 

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Jacob Wirth   Boston

Jacob Wirth, Boston

 5 Reviews  This beautiful old restaurant has been serving up German food and beer for generations. Jacob Wirth's has been in this cool old building since 1878 when Herr Wirth, a German immigrant, opened the... 

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Modern Pastry   Boston

Modern Pastry, Boston

 7 Reviews  Mike’s Pastry is the most famous of the North End pastry shops, but I’ve always preferred Modern Pastry, located right across the street. A slightly smaller selection than Mike’s, but also a smaller... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Abe & Louie's: Beef is their specialty

by paulapes

Very good food, very busy restaurant, but great service! Most of our kids had some form of steak, but I tried the lamb chops and they were delicious. I had french onion soup for a starter also and we shared the vegetables ordered, family style. The food was delicious, but very pricey! Again, it was a splurge for our anniversary. I loved the lamb chops....not something I cook at home. I do this all the time....go into a restaurant where they specialize in something (in this case, beef) and I order something other than the house specials. Well this time I didn't regret it at all! :-)

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Rock Bottom Brewery: A brewpub at the mall

by donpaul77

UPDATE: Unfortunately for beer lovers in the region, the Rock Bottom in Braintree is now closed. I am crushed :(I am very lucky to be living with a ten minute drive of a good brewpub. The Rock Bottom Brewery and restaurant features 5 or 6 year round craft-brews, as well as several seasonal "brewer's choice" beers. Although Rock Bottom is a chain of brew pubs, the head office gives the brewer a fair bit of leeway in the creation of the beers, especially with the "brewer's choice" selections. They seem very committed to the brewing side of the operation. You can order a sampling of the breweries six year round beers, if you can't make up your mind. I usually sit in the lounge area. It is spacious and is adorned with several hi-def tv's for sports watching, but this place isn't about sports and it's not really about food either. It's all about the beer. You can get 64oz jugs of beer to go...

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Venezia: Waterfront Dining

by donpaul77

The Venezia is a fine Italian waterfront restaurant that is tucked away in a small neighborhood in Dorchester. The decor is simple and elegant, yet it is the view of the harbor and Boston that make the dining environment special. The place is surrounded by floor to ceiling picture windows. It's a wonderful place for special occasions, and they are well able to handle larger parties. The wait staff is very professional. Although it is slightly more expensive than your typical Italian restaurant, the view is certainly not typical either. Seafood lovers could try the Ciopinno Al La Venezia. Listen to this:Filets of Salmon, swordfish, haddock, shucked clams, scallops, shrimp, lobster, sauteed with saffron, tomato, shallots, garlic and served over freshly seared bread:)

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Jake's: Great waterfront seafood!

by donpaul77

Jake's may be the best place for seafood south of Boston. It's located in Hull, right across from the beautiful Carousel (see my tip on this) and is a south shore tradition. It has a fish market, a tiny bar, and a good sized dinning area. It's casual and decorated with a lot cool nautical antiques. A nice time to go is near sunset, and sit in the back room along the window. The sunset is lovely.*Jake's is closed during the winter. The last dish i had there was scrod cooked in parchment with veggies. It was a nice simple and healthy way to prepare fish. I usually go with a broiled or baked haddock or cod. The menu is 90% seafood, but there are a couple of non-seafood items for those freaks who don't like fish. !!Make sure you ask what market price is if you are going to order lobster!!They also have a raw bar with oysters, little neck clams and PEI mussels.They serve Smuttynose on tap,...

Bartley's Burgers: In Harvard Don't Miss Bartley's Burgers!

by JeffreyLangBoyd

Very fun restaurant for me and my 12 year old son. If you are spending time in the Harvard area you will want to go there provided you like simple hamburger/fries and don't mind very crowded conditions.The menu changes continually depending on the politics of the day with burgers named after the most appropriate politician. We had nice conversations with two individuals who were also sitting at our table. One was a person who had lived in the Harvard area for 20 years and knew Mr. Bartley quite well. The second was a third year Phd. student at MIT. Both were friendly and good to talk to.My son and I are both Conan O'Brien fans and enjoyed the big picture of Conan as well as all the others. Conan went to school at Harvard so it felt very authentic.All and all an excellent time! Burgers are fine; probably a lot like what you would make at home only at home the waitresses won't shout the...

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Krazy Karry's: Krazy Karry's; Burgers and inventive spelling

by KarenandCory

he owner of Krazy Karry's is very attentive and even a little quirky. Chances are good that he'll stop by your table to say hello and he just might ask you, "Are these are the best burgers you've ever had?" Back when the restaurant first opened, I overheard the owner asking an informant (not sure if it was an employee or a customer) what the word on the street was regarding his new restaurant. Not a particularly funny question, it was the delivery that struck me as hilarious. For some reason I was reminded of that guy on Sesame Street asking, "Would you like to buy an "O"? " I knew from that moment on that Krazy Karry's was my kind of place. Arlington is a town rich in restaurants but poor in personality. Donald Buehler of Krazy Karry's is a refresing addition to this town.Krazy Karry's fills a gap in Arlington, a town with no fast food or decent places to get a hamburger.Krazy Karry's...

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Durgin Park: New England specialties---the best

by paulapes

Durgin-Park goes back to Revolutionary days, but the era of fame for its chowders, Indian puddings, apple pan dowdy, johnny cake, and New England boiled dinners started around 130 years ago when John Durgin, in partnership with Eldridge Park, a livery man, and John G. Chandler, a dry goods merchant, took over. The restaurant's theme followed to this day was decided upon then by these old Yankees, that the best advertising is plenty of food on the table. And that's certainly the case! Bring your appetite! Corn bread and clam chowder! Of course the lobsters are great too (did I mention this is my favorite food?)

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Satuit Tavern: A down to earth seaside tavern

by donpaul77

The Satuit Tavern is a good place to get reasonably priced seafood, just outside of Scituate center. The place is very simple,with an unassuming atmosphere, decorated with some cool black and white photos of ocean scenes. The ceiling is high and paneled in beechwood. Like the website says, its a very clean restaurant! It's all about seafood here. Baked, broiled or fried, the seafood is fresh and faithfully prepared.

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Spice Root Modern Indian Cuisine: Do eat good Indo-Pakistani Food

by Faiza-Ifrah

We explored architectural treasures of Williamstown one day and had a dinner at this excellent quality Indian restaurant. It serves buffet lunch and a la carte dinner. It offers all kinds of Indian food.An open, attractive, tangerine interior with two full bay windows and a 16-foot, L-shaped bar, Spice Root is a comfortable setting for lunch or dinner for two or a group. We were the first family to enter the restaurant at 5 pm, which opens for the dinner after a brief interval. However, within 30 minutes it was jammed pack.Timings:Dinner Every Day 5:00 - 10PM Lunch Tuesday - Sunday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM From Seafood Menu: Shrimp Vindaloo (extremely spicy)From Tandoori Menu: Chicken Tandoori, Seekh Kabobs, chicken tikka. This is basically a favorite with all people of Pakistani origin.From Chicken Menu: chicken biryani, even though I cook it better at home than any body else - this is...

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Friendly's: reasonable and friendly

by Gloriann

They specialize in all sorts of ice cream in this chain of restaurants, but all of the food that I ate there was good. We stayed in a motel closeby one restaurant in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and ate there every morning for breakfast. We also ate there at least two other times for other meals. The name Friendly is very appropriate, since the atmosphere was just that - Friendly! It is hard to say since I liked everything that I ate there, but I did love eating breakfast. The ice cream is very good too!

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