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Strip T's Restaurant is one of Eater 38.

1. Strip T's Restaurant

93 School St (at Cypress St), Watertown, MA
American Restaurant · East Watertown · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A local legend of the prodigal son and former chef de cuisine at Momofuku Ssam Bar, who came home to run dad's diner and put lots of octopus on the menu. [Eater 38 Member]

T.W. Food is one of Eater 38.

2. T.W. Food

377 Walden St, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · West Cambridge · 25 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of the intimate, chef-owned restaurants that have defined Cambridge restaurants in recent years and helped the city rival the best of Boston proper. Also, tobacco ice cream. [Eater 38 Member]

Tu y Yo is one of Eater 38.

3. Tu y Yo

8.0
858 Broadway (College Ave.), Somerville, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Tufts University · 47 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The kind of restaurant that used to warn patrons it didn't have burritos. One of the few local spots for grasshopper tacos, serving micheladas before they were cool (for gringos). [Eater 38 Member]

Chez Henri is one of Eater 38.

4. Chez Henri

1 Shepard St (at Massachusetts Ave.), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 26 tips and reviews
Russell House Tavern is one of Eater 38.

5. Russell House Tavern

8.7
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 272 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Delightfully long menu, thorough beer list and creative applications of offal. [Eater 38 Member]

Bergamot is one of Eater 38.

6. Bergamot

118 Beacon St (at Washington St.), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This 69-seat restaurant opened in 2010 and has helped pave the way for a new era of Somerville dining. The critics love Bergamot's synthesis of relaxed attitude and serious skill. [Eater 38 Member]

East By Northeast is one of Eater 38.

7. East By Northeast

1128 Cambridge St (btw Prospect & Columbia), Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Inman Square · 28 tips and reviews

EaterEater: ExNE was named one of the "The Top 6 Places to Taste the New Asian Fusion" by Bon Appetit. In-house noodles, dumplings and bao blow away the competition, of which there is little. [Eater 38 Member]

Puritan & Company is one of Eater 38.

8. Puritan & Company

8.7
1166 Cambridge St (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews
Oleana is one of Eater 38.

9. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 130 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of the city's few restaurants with a vegetarian tasting menu, let alone one that diners regularly rave about. [Eater 38 Member]

Bondir is one of Eater 38.

10. Bondir

279A Broadway (at Elm St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 35 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Bondir took what a lot of restaurants were already doing - the classed up, local, rootsy thing - managed to tighten the screws, add flourishes & still make it distinct & feel fresh. [Eater 38 Member]

Hungry Mother is one of Eater 38.

11. Hungry Mother

233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave (at Bristol St), Cambridge, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's amazing that shrimp and grits can taste this good so far north. [Eater 38 Member]

West Bridge is one of Eater 38.

12. West Bridge

1 Kendall Square (Hampshire St.), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Since its opening, West Bridge has become the darling of Kendall Square, among many existing darlings. The French-inspired menu comes from Aquitane Bistro alumni chef Matthew Gaudet. [Eater 38 Member]

Area Four is one of Eater 38.

13. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Wood fired pizzas dominate the menu but other delights such as blue fish pate are equally noteworthy. [Eater 38 Member]

Craigie on Main is one of Eater 38.

14. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Anything from roasted chicken to confit and roasted milk-fed pig’s head with spicy pumpkin sambal and boudin noir-hoisin sauce. All extraordinary. [Eater 38 Member]

Helmand Restaurant is one of Eater 38.

15. Helmand Restaurant

8.5
143 1st St (at Bent St), Cambridge, MA
Afghan Restaurant · East Cambridge · 71 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Warmth exudes from this East Cambridge Afghani restaurant, which serves in-house flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven right in the dining area. [Eater 38 Member]

Salts Restaurant is one of Eater 38.

16. Salts Restaurant

798 Main St (btw Windsor & Cherry), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If this restaurant were human, this year it would be old enough to drink. Predominantly French menu, run by former F&W "Best New Chef" Gabriel Bremer. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Rendezvous in Central Square is one of Eater 38.

17. Rendezvous in Central Square

502 Massachusetts Ave (Brookline St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Western Mediterranean accents appear on chef-owner Steve Johnson's menu, which is enhanced by a rooftop herb garden. [Eater 38 Member]

Green Street is one of Eater 38.

18. Green Street

280 Green St (btwn Magazine & Pearl), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 100 tips and reviews

EaterEater: People complained when Green St Grill became Green St and lost its Caribbean influences, but this is still a great restaurant. And there's a telephone book for a cocktail menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Shanghai Gate is one of Eater 38.

19. Shanghai Gate

7.2
204 Harvard Ave (at Commonwealth Ave), Allston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Superbly executed Shanghai style dishes like lion's head meatball and xiao long bao manage to be just as flavorful as their Sichuan counterparts minus the heat. [Eater 38 Member]

Sichuan Gourmet is one of Eater 38.

20. Sichuan Gourmet

7.7
1004 Beacon St (at Saint Mary's St.), Brookline, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 30 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This fourth location of Sichuan Gourmet offers best combination of blazing hot Sichuan dishes and classy atmosphere in the city. [Eater 38 Member]

Sweet Cheeks Q is one of Eater 38.

21. Sweet Cheeks Q

8.8
1381 Boylston St (btwn Kilmarnock St. & Park Dr.), Boston, MA
BBQ Joint · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 198 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Opening in November 2011, Top Chef star Tiffani Faison's barbecue ode has been nothing short of a smash hit. The biscuits are legendary, and there's now an outdoor beer garden. [Eater 38 Member]

Island Creek Oyster Bar is one of Eater 38.

22. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Island Creek Oyster bar looks more slick than the restaurant you would expect an oyster farm to operate, but it's no less legit. [Eater 38 Member]

Erbaluce is one of Eater 38.

23. Erbaluce

69 Church St (at Stuart St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Bay Village · 35 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Perhaps the only Boston restaurant to serve elaborately prepared sunflower buds, Erbaluce is no stranger to the title of the city's "best Italian restaurant." [Eater 38 Member]

Myers + Chang is one of Eater 38.

24. Myers + Chang

8.6
1145 Washington St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · South End · 215 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Some dishes are Chinese, some Thai, some Vietnamese, and some a fantasy amalgam of various nationalities, but no one would dare call Myers+Chang Pan-Asian. [Eater 38 Member]

Coppa is one of Eater 38.

25. Coppa

8.9
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Watch for the occasional Ken Oringer flair like yuzu aioli in the pig's ear terrine. [Eater 38 Member]

Picco is one of Eater 38.

26. Picco

8.6
513 Tremont St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · South End · 174 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A regular on Boston pizza A-lists, Picco boasts some of the best value in the South End. Eat the pizza, salad, and/or in-house ice cream and you'll desire no better. [Eater 38 Member]

Franklin Southie is one of Eater 38.

27. Franklin Southie

152 Dorchester Ave (at W. 4th St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · D Street - West Broadway · 41 tips and reviews
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant is one of Eater 38.

28. Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

8.7
425 W Broadway (at F St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · D Street - West Broadway · 70 tips and reviews
The Gallows is one of Eater 38.

29. The Gallows

1395 Washington St (at Union Park St), Boston, MA
Gastropub · South End · 175 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Scotch egg, suckling pig tacos & at least three kinds of poutine: pub food 2.0. The dark humor in the name and decor continues through the menu. [Eater 38 Member]

Hamersley's Bistro is one of Eater 38.

30. Hamersley's Bistro

553 Tremont St (at Clarendon St), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · South End · 42 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A vet of the dining scene for over 20 years, this restaurant's rep is staked partly on its infamous roasted chicken. Over the years it has changed exactly as much as it should. [Eater 38 Member]

Toro is one of Eater 38.

31. Toro

9.0
1704 Washington Street (East Springfield St.), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 246 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Toro serves modern and traditional tapas ranging from simple grilled corn to elaborate dishes pairing seafood and charcuterie with rich, bold flavors that keep the crowds lining up. [Eater 38 Member]

jm Curley is one of Eater 38.

32. jm Curley

8.5
21 Temple Pl (btwn Tremont & Washington), Boston, MA
Gastropub · Downtown Boston · 175 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This instant industry-approved classic has helped revitalize Downtown Crossing dining with its small, meaty menu, adult milkshakes, late-night dining and blunt rules for patrons. [Eater 38 Member]

Neptune Oyster is one of Eater 38.

33. Neptune Oyster

9.0
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The North End is generally known for Italian, which makes it all the more impressive that a seafood restaurant has made its name as one of the neighborhood's best places to eat. [Eater 38 Member]

Trade is one of Eater 38.

34. Trade

8.1
540 Atlantic Ave (at Congress St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This recent followup to Jody Adams' Rialto quickly became a favorite for its flatbreads and other oven-blasted main plates with Mediterranean accents. [Eater 38 Member]

Angela's Café is one of Eater 38.

35. Angela's Café

8.7
131 Lexington St (at Brooks St.), East Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Angela's is often cited by local diehards as Boston's best Mexican. Get the mole. [Eater 38 Member]

Matt Murphy's is one of Eater 38.

36. Matt Murphy's

14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
Pub · Brookline Village · 40 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When you think you want pub food, this is what you really want. Hearty stews, killer fish and chips, in-house ketchup and no white sugar on the premises. [Eater 38 Member]

Sportello is one of Eater 38.

37. Sportello

348 Congress St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Seaport District · 110 tips and reviews
Ten Tables is one of Eater 38.

38. Ten Tables

7.7
597 Centre St (Pond St.), Jamaica Plain, MA
New American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The flagship of an expanding mini-empire now in Cambridge, P-town and headed for the burger biz. [Eater 38 Member]