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Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
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Freedom Trail
historic walking path
5
139 Tremont St (walk from Boston Common to Bunker Hill)
617/357-8300
USS Constitution
historic ship
4
Building 22 Charleston Navy Yard Charleston MA
617-426-1812
All Area Restaurants With Details
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Pomodoro
5
moderate
italian
319 Hanover St
617/367-4348
seafood fra diavolo
tiramisu
jumbo prawns
fried artichokes
bread & olive oil
mussels marinara
e coast
Sam La Grassa’s
5
moderate
sandwiches
44 Province St
617/357-6861
chipotle pastrami sandwich
hot rumanian pastrami w/swiss
clam chowder
rachel sandwich
pulled bbq chicken
cuban
roast beef blues sandwich
asiago turkey
pastrami diablo
pastrami & corned beef combo
e coast
Galleria Umberto
4
inexpensive
italian
289 Hanover St
617/227-5709
sicilian style square 3 cheese slice
arancini
spinach & cheese calzone
panzarotti
paninis
pizzette
e coast
O Ya
5
fine dining
japanese
9 East St
617/654-9900
grilled shashimi of mushrooms
chefs tasting menu
foie gras balsamic
softshell crab
kimchee
sakes
e coast
Union Oyster House
4
moderate
seafood
41 Union St
617/227-2750
cities oldest restaurant
raw bar
oyster chowder
corn bread
seafood platter
cherrystone clams
e coast
Daddy’s Fried Dough
4
inexpensive
american
Park Street & Tremont St
978/846-0860
boston creme fried doughnuts
cherry doughnuts
blueberry doughnuts
powdered sugar & cinnamon
e coast
Parziale’s Bakery
4
inexpensive
bakery
80 Prince St
617/523-6368
cannoli w/chocolate chips
cookies
sicilian cheese pizza
pumpkin loaf
sweet bread
lemon square
e coast
North End Fish Market
4
moderate
sushi
99 Salem St
857/362-7477
lobster roll
philly or tempura roll
shrimp egg rolls
shrimp shumai
spicy tuna
volcano roll
e coast
Taza Chocolate
5
moderate
chocolate
561 Windsor St Somerville MA
617/284-2232
chili chocolate
vanilla chocolate
salted chocolate
chocolate ribs
cinnamon or coffee chocolate
e coast
Neptune Oyster
5
expensive
seafood
63 Salem St
617/742-3474
caviar bellini
snapper w/artichokes
burger topped w/oysters
fresh oysters
lobster roll
neptunes on piggy back
fried clams
clam chowder
lobster spaghettini
e coast
Blunch
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
59 E Springfield St
617/247-8100
meatloaf
the bird
giving tree
chocolate chip cookie
peanut butter bread pudding
delovely
provencal
piglet
lower east side
wilbur BLT
beef w/capers
e coast
Cafe Polonia
4
moderate
polish
611 Dorchester
617/269-0110
meat pierogi
stuffed cabbage
potato pancakes
kielbasa
knights cutlet
polish plate
e coast
Casa Razdora
4
inexpensive
italian
115 Water St
617/338-6700
pumpkin tortellini
pepperoni pizza
fusilli in vodka sauce
eggplant parmesan
graet porcini cashoni
seafood pasta in nonna sauce
chicken pesto sub
e coast
Monica’s Mercato
5
inexpensive
italian
130 Salem St
617/742-4101
great “the italian sub”
meatball sub
steak tip salad or sandwich
chicken cutlet salad
bbq chicken salad
e coast
Rondo’s Sub Shop
4
inexpensive
sandwiches
134 w Broadway
617/269-0274
great steak & cheese bomb
chicken parm
crab salad
grilled chicken
burgers
italian
tuna melt
e coast
Ciao Pizza & Pasta
5
moderate
italian
59 Williams St Chelsea MA
617/286-9346
funghi pizza
proscuitto
uovo pizza
salsicca
pollo arrosto panini
fettucine w/mushrooms
americana
e coast
Mike & Patty’s
4
inexpensive
american
12 Church St
617/423-3447
breakfast o pork torta
robbie
breakfast grilled crack
fancy
classic
orange juice
breakfast sandwich
fried green tomato BLT
croque madame
e coast
Tawakal Halel Cafe
5
moderate
african
389 Maverick St
617/418-5890
fish or goat biryani
chai tea
beef sambusas
hot sauces
leg of lamb
hummus chapati
chicken chapati wrap
spinach stew
e coast
Bova’s Bakery
4
inexpensive
bakery
134 Salem St
617/523-5601
florentine or creme brulee cannoli
red velvet cake
calzones
tarts
mini eclair
lobster tail
almond cookies
e coast
Carmelina’s
4
moderate
italian
307 Hanover St
617/742-0020
crazy alfredo
sunday macaroni
pasta carbonara
stuffed rollati
palermitano
gnocchi al forno
little neck clams
frutti di mare
wild mushroom risotto
mushroom rigatoni
rollati di pasta
garlic shrimp
e coast
Taqueria Jalisco
5
inexpensive
mexican
291 Bennington
617/567-6367
carne asada
lengua tacos
menudo
steak taco
carnitas taco
tamales
horchata
chorizo
e coast
Lobstah on a Roll
4
moderate
seafood
537 Columbus Ave
617/903-4005
clam chowder
lobster roll
jumbo crab cake
lobster bisque
new england tacos
e coast
Cafe Bonjour
5
moderate
breakfast
55 Temple Pl
617/779-0062
plant based sausage & egg sandwich
salmon avocado tartine
scramble sandwich
steak tips & eggs
blueberry bowl
overnight oats
lox bagel
apple pie
shakshuka
nutella croissant
omelette
e coast
Capital Grille
4
fine dining
steakhouse
900 Boylston St
617/262-8900
filet mignon
creamed spinach
porcini bone in ribeye
kona NY strip w/shallot butter
lobster & crab cakes
rack of lamb
grilled asparagus
wedge salad
e coast
Saltie Girl
4
expensive
seafood
279 Dartmouth St
617/267-0691
lobster roll
fried lobster & waffle
seafood tower
fried clams
sea urchin or scallop crudo
king crab roll
salmon belly
snow crab toast
clam chowder
e coast
Ostra
4
fine dining
seafood
1 Charles St South
617/421-1200
snow egg
sea bass tartare
king crab
salt crusted branzino
sea bream
octopus
gnocchetti
chocolate torte
bomba rice brulee
e coast
Cutty’s
4
inexpensive
american
284 Washington St Brookline Village MA
617/505-1844
great traditional or eggplant spuckie
super cluckin sunday chicken sandwich
roast beef 1000
turkey 1000
pork rabe
tj rabe w/ham
e coast
Dash Cafe
4
inexpensive
asian
5 Henshaw St Brighton MA
617/254-2797
asian fried chicken sandwich
asian chicken salad
chicken banh mi
breakfast burrito
southwest salad
eggs benedict
grilled beef sandwich
e coast
Billy’s Subs
4
inexpensive
american
57 Berkeley St
617/426-1822
steak mushroom & cheese sub
chicken cutlet sub
italian sub
chicken salad
pastrami sandwich
french toast
buffalo chicken sub
chicken parm sub
meatball
falafel wrap
e coast
North Street Grill
4
moderate
american
229 North St
617/720-2010
great banana bourbon french toast
eggs benedict
chicken & waffles sliders
cinnamon bun french toast
lobster or crab cakes eggs benedict
sweet & salty sandwich
home fries
breakfast tacos
e coast
Leone’s Subs & Pizza
4
moderate
pizza/sandwiches
292 Broadway Somerville MA
617/776-2511
sicilian meatball pizza
cheese pizza w/fried eggplant topping
meatball sub
italian sub
steak & cheese sub
e coast
Chacarero
4
moderate
chilean sandwiches
101 Arch St (food truck)
617/542-0392
original grilled beef chacarero sandwich
bbq chicken & beef
beef empanada
e coast
Pete’s Dockside
4
inexpensive/moderate
american
12 Channel St
617/423-1110
breakfast burrito
fish sandwich
french toast
broiled haddock
fish n chips
barnyard togo
mac n cheese
blueberry pancake
sicilian pizza
fried shrimp
sweet potato fries
seafood platter
e coast
Parker’s
3 (but iconic)
moderate/expensive
american
60 School St (in Omni Parker House Hotel)
617/725-1600
original boston creme pie
parker house rolls
french toast
clam chowder
crab cakes
lobster roll
french onion soup
foie gras
waldorf salad
sliders
scallop scampi
eggs benedict
filet mignon
e coast
Bedford House of Roast Beef
4
inexpensive
american
328 Great Rd Bedford MA
781/275-2006
regular roast beef w/cheese & bacon
large roast beef
super beef
chicken kebab
greek salad kebab
fried clams
sweet potato fries
steak bomb sandwich
e coast
Mei Mei Dumplings
4
inexpensive
asian fusion
58 Old Colony Ave
857/250-4959
dumpling party
scallion pancake
lemongrass pork dumplings
scallion pancake cheeseburger
double awesome sandwich
curried sweet potato dumplings
cheddar scallion potato dumplings
5 spice mushroom tofu dumplings
e coast
Kala Thai Cookery
4
inexpensive/moderate
thai
151 Hanover St
857/350-4378
pad thai
corn cake
shrimp or beef pad see ew
char kway teow
red or green curry
tom yum soup
tapow dumplings
kee moo
e coast
Anoush’ella
4
inexpensive/moderate
lebanese
35 W Newton St
857/265-3195
walnut harissa feta
fattoush
braised beef
lamajun wrap
shakshuka
sabich
baba ganoush
chicken zaatar
tabbouleh
m’anoush
hummus
rice pudding
e coast
Carlo’s Cucina Italiano
4
moderate
italian
131 Brighton Ave Allston MA
617/254-9759
tortellini
antonio lobster ravioli
tiramisu
linguine frutti di mare
bruschetta
gnocchi spezzatino
chicken parmesan
mallanzane ripiene
saltimbocca
cannoli
gnocchi sorrentina
calamari
clams with white sauce pasta
e coast
Theo’s Cozy Corner
4
moderate
breakfast
162 Salem St
617/241-0202
breakfast special
moqueca seafood stew
classic or chocolate pancakes
big boy breakfast
steak & eggs
eggs benedict
hot italian sausage omelete
homemade hot sauce
country potatoes
e coast
Union Park Pizza
4
moderate
pizza
244 Newbury St
617/855-1100
neighborhood sausage pizza
pepperoni
buffalo chicken
meat lovers
mags supreme
wings w/ ranch dip
e coast
Billy’s Sub Shop
5
inexpensive
american
57 Berkeley St
617/426-1822
crabmeat salad
chicken cutlet
pastrami
blueberry pancakes or muffin
omelettes
italian sub
steak & pepper sub
chicken salad
meatball sub
french toast
home fries
e coast
Yankee Lobster
4
expensive
seafood
300 Northern Ave
617/345-9799
cod cakes
lobster mac n cheese
traditional lobster roll
hot buttered lobster roll
clam chowder
lobster bisque
fish tacos or sandwich
fried lobster roll
fried shrimp appetizer
fish n chips
e coast
Trillium Brewery
3 (on food but great beer)
moderate
brewpub
100 Royal St Canton MA
781/562-0073
IPA’s
blood orange mango berliner weisse
sours
pepperoni or wild mushroom pizza
street corn or spicy sausage pizza
caesar salad
smash burger
fries
chicken sandwich
e coast
Underdog Hot Chicken
4
moderate
chicken shack
160 Brighton Ave
617/208-8133
great fried chicken
combo #1
combo #2
combo #3
e coast
Gyro City
4
moderate
greek
181 Chestnut Hill Ave
617/903-4248
pork gyro sandwich or dinner
chicken gyro
greek salad
falafel pita
dolmades
chicken kabob salad
spanakopita
lamb kabob plate
e coast
Boston Sail Loft
5
moderate
seafood
80 Atlantic Ave
617/227-7280
great new england clam chowder
great fish n chips
lobster roll
cajun popcorn shrimp
fried fish sandwich
seafood portofino pasta
lobster mac n cheese
fried clams
e coast
Sarma
4
expensive
mediterranean
249 Pearl St Somerville MA
617/764-4464
harissa bbq duck
venison wrapped dates
brussel sprouts bravas
seven layer hummus
tunisian steak
cumin lamb manti
ricotta babaganoush
cauliflower fatteh
crab kibbeh
pumpkn fritters
e coast
Culinary Delights
5
inexpensive
american
229 N Main St Natick MA (east of Boston)
508/653-5553
great italian beef sandwich
chicago dog
blueberry french toast
chicken dumpling soup
coney dog
beantown dog
crazy russian panini
kebabs
chicken schnitzel
bacon egg & cheese muffin
roast pork panini
e coast