Boston - South End - Restaurants

253 Shawmut Ave., Boston 02118
617-391-0902

Coppa

Tiny enoteca from celeb chef Ken Oringer (Clio, KO Prime) and his compatriot at tapas hot spot Toro, chef Jamie Bissonnette, is among the city's hottest tables. Coppa's small plates, charcuterie, w... read more

1166 Washington St., Boston 02118
617-482-8868

Oishii

“Delicious” hardly describes the haute sushi from the world-class-chef-cum-artist. The clean-lined, unadorned, interior allows the exquisitely plated kobe beef rolls and hamachi truffle... read more

1704 Washington St., Boston
617-536-4300

Toro

Superstar chef Ken Oringer delivers dozens of tantalizing tapas for gregarious urban hippies and festive parties. The red and white sangria please conservative palates, but the calimocho (red wine ... read more

569 Tremont St., Boston 02118
(617) 424-8577

Aquitaine

Inspired French bistro and wine bar brings Parisian feel to restaurant heavy South End. Intimate, cramped bar space exudes charm, with towering walls of bottles over head. White table cloth service... read more

113 Dartmouth St., Boston 02116
617-262-9874

Clery's

Like the most popular bars, the scene at Clery's is amorphous. By day it's a casual neighborhood bar with the slouching collegiate charm of a campus side pub. On weekends the crowd gets thick with ... read more

647 Tremont St., Boston 02118
617-266-4600

Tremont 647

A frequenter of Boston's Best lists (we're talking about you, lobster mac n' cheese), Tremont is as reliable as restaurants come. It's frequently changing menu never disappoints. Chef/owner Andy Hu... read more

433 Columbus Ave., Boston 02116
617-266-5088

Anchovies

In a neighborhood where most of the dogs are wearing more expensive bling than you, a grungy, dark dive like this is a rare find. A truly random assortment of bar kitsch bulging from every availabl... read more

1525 Washington St., Boston 02118
617-247-7747

Stella

Understated elegance from South End Italian fave. Roomy patio leads to warmly lit main dining space. White accents, Euro vibe. Cooking spans Italian regions, delivers Sicilian-style swordfish, pork... read more

541 Tremont St., Boston 02116
617-423-0069

Beehive

Bustling, boho restaurant and bar takes its name from 1920s Parisian artist's colony. Located at the Boston Center for the Arts, two levels split the difference between gallery, studio and theater.... read more

560 Harrison Ave., Boston 02118
(617) 422-0224

Gaslight Brasserie du Coin

Gorgeously appointed brasserie is what you make of it. Either classy, high end dining spot, or warm neighborhood bar. Both aspects succeed big. Zinc bar, mosaic tile, and stress worn mirrors give r... read more

1375 Washington St, Boston 02118
617-451-0077

Ginger Park

Formerly Banq, this new ode to oriental moderne offers creative flourishes on everyone's favorite cuisine (you know it's true). Northern Thai Sausage lettuce & herb wraps, Dolsit Bi-Bim-Bap twi... read more

36 Beach St., Boston 02111
617-357-4050

Mei Sum Bakery

For a lot of people, the idea of eating at a Chinese/Vietnamese bakery seems way out there. Those people don't know what the hell they're talking about. Advocates of this Chinatown favorite would e... read more

552 Tremont St., Boston 02118
617-423-4800

The Butcher Shop

If any of the trend pieces in the men's magazines are to be trusted, apparently butchering is, like, a thing now. People have always loved lingering over cuts of meat, but now a chopping block and ... read more

102 Hampden St., Boston 02119
617-306-0788

M & M Ribs

Do too many of the city's fancy bbq "joints" seem a little lacking in authenticity? How about a truck parked in a sand lot in the middle of nowhere? Big Moe grills over oak-charcoal until 2 am on t... read more

439 Tremont St., Boston 02116
617-338-8884

Masa

Chef Philip Aviles brings a fab South End sophistication and a tapas approach to Tex Mex cooking. Stands out among Frenchy bistros in the hood. Like a lot of its neighbors has a very popular brunch... read more