Boston - Downtown Boston - Restaurants

42 Province St., Boston 02108
671-482-1213

Gem Restaurant & Lounge

Make sure your reservation is locked in before you venture into this popular and slick New American restaurant and lounge that resembles an English private club. Dark ambiance makes it romantic, bu... read more

250 Franklin St. , Boston 02110
617-451-1900

Bond

Ballsy resto-lounge stares the recession right in the eye. In historic Langham Hotel, Bond wants to be everything to everyone. Lunchers, cocktail fiends, lounge rats, tourists, romantics, bankers, ... read more

146 Seaport Blvd., Boston 02210
617-357-8000

Atlantic Beer Garden

Large, inviting bar and restaurant by the water really shines in the summer, when the outdoor tables let you drink and wonder what life would have held if you'd bought a boat. Kitchen turns out the... read more

250 Franklin St., Boston 02110
617-956-8751

Café Fleuri

A six-story glass atrium floods easy-going Langham hotel guests and low-key large family groups with refreshing natural light. Mediterranean-themed back-to-basics dishes please most, but the real d... read more

1 Columbus Ave., Boston 02116
617-423-3184

Finale

Eat dessert first… because that’s all there is. Strawberry tarts and pineapple upside-down cake are ultimate tea-time snacks. Pairing rich molten chocolate cake with a tasting fl... read more

340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston 02109
617-227-2038

Durgin Park

Established before you were born, which is true, unless you're 100 years old, in which case, congrats on figuring out the online. Historic dining hall in tourist-heavy Quincy Market nonetheless bri... read more

22-24 Clinton St., Boston 02109
617-424-7625

Hard Rock Cafe

Tourist trap restaurant and venue in biggest tourist trip neighborhood in Boston. Big restaurant, big stage for rock shows, big shopping boutique, big everything. Little reason to go other than the... read more

3 Winter Pl., Boston 02108
617-542-1340

Locke-Ober

One of the oldest, and most prestigious restaurants in the city has old boy’s club feel. Probably because throughout the past century, much of the political wheeling and dealing and power bro... read more

52 Temple Place, Boston 02111
617-542-8111

Mantra

Marble walls, giant vault in basement and vaulted ceilings give this Indian restaurant and night club the feel of a repurposed bank. That's what it is. Sleek light displays with Eastern influenced ... read more

69 Bromfield St., Boston 02108
617-338-7887

Silvertone Bar & Grill

Low ceilings, basement location and cramped space affect underground retro vibe. Always crowded with after work martini set or late night diners. Proximity to Downtown offices, Boston Common, and t... read more

28 Kingston St., Boston 02111
617-451-2622

Good Life

All day lounge draws martini lunch crowd by day and electronic heads and indie dance party kids by night. Downtown institution was ahead of the curve on the martini lounge thing and now keeps on th... read more

112 Canal St., Boston 02114
617-896-2337

Boston Beer Works

Flair-spattered industrial interior a bit reminiscent of TGI Friday's, but ignore the kitsch, which caters to tourists coming in for Red Sox and Celtics games. Swill impressive brews made in-house ... read more

90 Tremont St., Boston 02108
617-772-0202

KO Prime

Inventive, stylish steak house and lounge draws business travelers from connected Nine Zero Hotel and pre-show drinkers for the nearby Orpheum looking for a high end buzz before the concert. Dark l... read more

10 Bosworth St., Boston 02113
617-422-0004

Marliave

Historic Boston landmark’s bar serves up classic cocktails like they used to be made. Probably because it’s been there since before most of them existed. Opened in 1885, then recently r... read more

148 State Street, Boston 02109
617-227-5100

McFadden's Saloon

No Irish jigs here, just a dark basement blasting hits prime for grinding. Happy hour crowd is actually happy. Nightly drink specials, ample bar space, this faux-Irish pub keeps the successful twen... read more

15 Beacon St., Boston 02108
617-670-2515

Mooo...

Don't let the silly name fool you, this is a decidedly elegant steakhouse environment. If being located in the luxe XV Beacon Hotel isn't enough proof, the vaulted ceilings, stately columns, rich l... read more

45 School St., Boston 02108
617-742-8401

Ruth's Chris Steak House

The national steak house chain renowned for its thick, juicy fillets and 500 degree plates is the place to go when daddy's in town. Or if you're looking to meet a sugar daddy. Just make sure either... read more

355 Congress St., Boston 02210
617-892-4224

Lucky's Lounge

Speakeasy style in the Seaport. No sign, but follow the steps down to find welcoming scene. Curved bar is the center of the action, with live music five nights a week in the back. Big Blue Eyes fan... read more

180 Lincoln St., Boston 02111
617-426-0180

District

Leather District lair. Long hallway leads to bar, lounge, and dining spaces. White leather banquettes for kicking back under mishmash of exposed brick, floral patterned ceilings. Club-standard bite... read more