Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in East Boston

44 restaurants available nearby

1. Beehive

4.5

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 60 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

2. Serafina Seaport

4.7

Exceptional(620)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Seaport

Booked 67 times today

Serafina restaurants offer an authentic, inspired Italian dining experience in Boston. Visit our two locations!

3. Estella

4.1

Excellent(580)

Price: Expensive

• American • Beacon Hill

Booked 66 times today

Estella Restaurant, a culinary gem in downtown Boston, invites you to an exceptional dining experience that fuses flavors from diverse cultures. Founded by George Brandão in tribute to his extraordinary mother, Estella—a beacon of love and dedication—the restaurant embodies unity and diversity at its core. Our signature dish, the Famous Worrell Oxtail Rasta Pasta, is a harmonious blend of tender oxtail and vibrant Caribbean spices, a must-try for food enthusiasts seeking unique flavors. Estella has been featured in prestigious publications such as Eater Boston's Best Restaurants in Downtown Crossing and Best Cocktail Bars in Boston. Located steps away from iconic landmarks like the Boston Common and the historic Freedom Trail, Estella is the perfect destination for locals and visitors seeking an extraordinary dining experience. Join us, where every dish tells a story and every moment celebrates culture, unity, and culinary artistry.

4. Row 34 - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(2341)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fort Point Channel

Booked 101 times today

We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).

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5. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

4.6

Exceptional(6482)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Seaport

Booked 73 times today

Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on our menu of Clam Chowder, Lobster Rolls and all our seafood favorites. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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6. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston

4.1

Excellent(43)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Faneuil Hall

Booked 7 times today

More than just life-changing burgers.Come for the Hell's Kitchen Burger, stay for the Sticky Toffee Shake. Enjoy the Hellfire Chicken Wings, Kettle Chip Nachos, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Chipotle Dawg... you get the idea. All paired perfectly with local brews.

7. Deuxave

4.7

Exceptional(5073)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 38 times today

Deuxave in Boston's Back Bay is an exceptional restaurant. With its unique blend of contemporary French cuisine and American ingredients, it's praised for its outstanding food quality, excellent service and beautiful presentation. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's 'fantastic service', 'excellent experience' and 'unbelievable' food. It's also noted for its elegant ambiance and 'memorable' nights. So, if you're up for a culinary adventure, 'worth every penny' Deuxave is a must-visit.

8. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1794)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 23 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

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9. Tuscan Kitchen - Seaport

4.4

Awesome(1859)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Seaport

Booked 30 times today

Originally opened in 2010 as the first authentic Artisan Italian restaurant in Salem, NH, Tuscan Kitchen is now one of the most beloved restaurants in New England. Founder Joe Faro, the son of Sicilian immigrants, had the vision to share his love for Italian heritage with his guests. Tuscan Kitchen has locations in Salem, New Hampshire, Burlington and Boston, Massachusetts.

10. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(510)

Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 21 times today

Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.

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Margaret
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was just right. We enjoyed the food and the staff was so helpful.
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EstellaPrice: Expensive• American• Beacon Hill
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4.1
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Caleb
Central and Western MA •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, very comfortable seating. It’s a high end place so don’t expect a lot of food for a low price but pricing wasn’t crazy either
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DeuxavePrice: Very Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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Mark
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Never dusappoints! Best Mexican spot in the area!
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Mex Taqueria & BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
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4.6
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JEFFREY
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Just a great vibe at the Beehive. We went for the first time on Thanksgiving. Great food (and generous portions) friendly and efficient service and fantastic live music. We will be back for sure!
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.5
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experientialvip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •39 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 24, 2024
The hamburger ( I ordered the Brunch hamburger) was amazing and inventive. But it comes solely, with no accompaniment. So when you add in the cost of fries, or onion rings, the overall price is simply too high in my humble opinion.
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Gordon Ramsay Burger - BostonPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Faneuil Hall
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4.1

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. Beehive

2. Serafina Seaport

3. Estella

4. Row 34 - Boston

5. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside

6. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston

7. Deuxave

8. Giulia Restaurant

9. Tuscan Kitchen - Seaport

10. Black Lamb

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