Chez Henri Dine at the bar on the best Cuban sandwich in town and wash it down with a mojito
1 Shepard St.
Cambridge, MA
617.354.8980
The No-Name Restaurant Where seafood literally goes from the pier to the plate
15 ½ Fish Pier
Near Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA
617.423.2705
Legal Sea Foods This fresh fish chain is a Bostonian favorite; try the meaty crab cakes
26 Park Plz
Boston, MA
617.426.4444
The East Coast Grill and Raw Bar Some of the freshest seafood in town
1271 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA
617.491.6568
L'Espalier Quintessential fine dining in an 1880's townhouse
30 Gloucester St.
Boston, MA
617.262.3023
The Ritz-Carlton Perfect for a quiet cocktail, high tea, or a full, fancy dinner
15 Arlington St.
Boston, MA
617.536.5700
Aujourd'hui Modern French cuisine in an elegant New England dining room
Four Seasons Hotel
200 Boylston St.
Boston, MA
617.351.2037
Durgin Park Try Boston classics like fried clams and baked beans in this touristy but popular institution
340 Faneuil Hall Market Place
Boston, MA
617.227.2038
Locke-Ober Serving hearty New England fare in a classy dining room since 1875
3 Winter Place
Boston, MA
617.542.1340
Omni Parker House The originator of the Boston Cream Pie, this spot is also famous for its traditional clam "chowdah"
60 School St.
Boston, MA
617.227.8600
Anthony's Pier 4 A Boston legend with New England classics, good views, and a great wine list
140 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA
617.482-6262
Craigie Street Bistrot Intimate French bistro with a more-than-fair prix-fixe menu three nights a week
5 Craigie Circle
Cambridge, MA
617.497.5511
Pizzeria Regina Taste Boston's best pizza fresh from the original brick oven the restaurant has used since 1888
11 Thacher St.
Boston, MA
617.227.0765
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream In a town obsessed with ice cream, many claim this local chain is the best
290 Newbury St.
Boston, MA
617.536.7127
China Pearl A Chinatown dim-sum mecca - but don't let the long lines turn you off
9 Tyler St.
Boston, MA
617.426.4338
The Eire Pub This pub has served Ron Reagan, Bill Clinton, and countless other politicos, which is why it's also called "The President's Choice"
795 Adams St.
Dorchester, MA
617.436.0088
Border Cafe Hearty helpings of Tex-Mex, Cajun, and Creole go well in this bustling and loud joint, where the beer sits in a bathtub and you help yourself
32 Church St.
Cambridge, MA
617.864.6100
Casa Portugal Large portions of authentic Portuguese food have been served in this cozy, inviting restaurant for the past 20 years
1200 Cambridge St.
Cambridge MA 02139
617.491.8880