22 ReviewsMy 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...
20 ReviewsWe went here with a group, while attending a Viet Nam Reunion, so our dinner was in a back room and a set menu with choice of several entrees. All of it was good, the public part of the restaurant was...
33 ReviewsLegal 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,...
8 Reviewsmore 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...
18 ReviewsWe were searching for a place to have lunch when we passed Mike's Bakery and Joann pointed out that Mike's Pastry is the place to enjoy a great pastry while here in the North End. I told Joann I would...
10 ReviewsThis 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...
11 ReviewsThere 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...
9 ReviewsI just finished my review entitled "Extremely Overpriced" and yet I forgot one more comment! When we asked for a "to go" container for our left over pizza, the waitress said, "we have been really...
8 ReviewsMy 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...
9 ReviewsIf 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...
5 ReviewsLocated 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...
4 ReviewsObviously 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...
8 ReviewsJohn 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...
6 ReviewsWhile 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...
4 ReviewsMike’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...
7 ReviewsCafe 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...
6 ReviewsAlthough 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....
7 ReviewsAlthough 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...
4 ReviewsThis 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...
4 ReviewsPF Changs is the epitome of the American-Chinese Cuisine (differentiated from chinese cuisine by making veggies as garnishings instead of being the main draw as the same as meats.) is is the number...
8 ReviewsVeronica wanted to have brunch here on Sunday, so after spending about an hour walking Newbury we popped in to enjoy brunch, a beautiful day, and people watch.
Sonsie is known for their great...
4 ReviewsThis restaurant is massivley popular among college kids whose parents are coming to visit. I think the main reason is because the portions are so massive that the students end up getting a week's...
3 ReviewsThe Elephant Walk is one of life's beautiful experiences...a mix of Cambodian and French. I always feel like I've stepped into another world when I taste the food there. They have three locations and...
5 ReviewsThis place oozes Spain and everything that you may think a Spanish restaurant looks like in Spain. Dali is decorated with a bohemian/gypsy decor, the walls are packed with all sorts of things,...
3 ReviewsParish is a café/bar that offers sandwiches. But don't think that this is just the usual "grab a sandwich" kinda place. The delicious variety of sandwiches is created by well-known chefs and shows a...
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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...
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...
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?)
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.
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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