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Boston bucket list

1. Cutty's

8.9
284 Washington St (at Davis Ave.), Brookline, MA
Sandwich Spot · Brookline Village · 84 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Destination-worthy sandwiches, house-fried potato chips, and the world's best limeade, all tucked into a bright, cheery Brookline Village storefront.

2. Deep Ellum

477 Cambridge St (at Brighton Ave.), Allston, MA
Gastropub · 191 tips and reviews

BostonTweetBostonTweet: 28 drafts + 80 bottled craft beers + classic cocktails + tasty food - attitude = the coolest place in Allston.

3. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.8
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Lounge · 125 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A leader of the local Southern comfort food movement, Trina's is equally serious about craft cocktails and chicken and waffles. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

4. Picco

8.9
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]

5. 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]

6. Neptune Oyster

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

MazdaMazda: 3 reasons to visit this great seafood joint: the lobster roll, the clam chowder, and the raw bar.

7. Meadhall

4 Cambridge Ctr (at Broadway), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Kendall Square · 187 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: They've got over craft 100 beers on tap here -- how many ancient swordsmen, or technology geeks for that matter, ever had that many options?

Brick & Mortar is one of Boston bucket list.

8. Brick & Mortar

8.9
569 Massachusetts Ave (at Pearl St.), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 107 tips and reviews

9. El Pelon Taqueria

8.5
92 Peterborough St (at Kilmarnock St.), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 122 tips and reviews

Jeanette M.Jeanette Mukai: Get the pescado tacos and plantains. The perfect meal.

10. Beehive

8.8
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 256 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: So cool, so hip, so packed…every night. But the food is good and groovy musical acts make the too-cool-for school service. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts

11. 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]

Gracenote Coffee is one of Boston bucket list.

12. Gracenote Coffee

9.0
108 Lincoln St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 53 tips and reviews
Stella is one of Boston bucket list.

13. Stella

1525 Washington St (West Brookline St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 111 tips and reviews

14. The Paramount

8.3
44 Charles St (btwn Chestnut & Mt. Vernon), Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Beacon Hill · 261 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: The wait for brunch at this cafeteria-style joint in the historic Beacon Hill area is amply rewarded by malted Belgian waffles or feta cheese, spinach & tomato omelettes. - Green Guide Editor

Tupelo is one of Boston bucket list.

15. Tupelo

1193 Cambridge St (at Tremont St.), Cambridge, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · Inman Square · 67 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: A side of bourbon syrup will take the flaky, fried goodness of Tupelo's Chicken and Waffles to the next level. Read more.

Brewer's Fork is one of Boston bucket list.

16. Brewer's Fork

9.2
7 Moulton St, Charlestown, MA
Gastropub · Charlestown · 36 tips and reviews
Blackbird Doughnuts is one of Boston bucket list.

17. Blackbird Doughnuts

8.6
492 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Donut Shop · South End · 54 tips and reviews
B&G Oysters is one of Boston bucket list.

18. B&G Oysters

8.6
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · South End · 126 tips and reviews
3 Little Figs is one of Boston bucket list.

19. 3 Little Figs

9.1
278 Highland Ave (btwn Cedar & Eastman), Somerville, MA
Café · 108 tips and reviews

Alison M.Alison MacDonald: The Fig n'spice granola with yogurt was heavenly. Delicious lattes and a great crew. Definitely will be returning.

20. Highland Kitchen

9.0
150 Highland Ave (at Central St.), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Highland Kitchen specializes in comfort food, a lively ambiance, and strong cocktails. Try the spicy goat stew and the housemade ginger beer (also spicy). [Eater 38 Member]

1369 Coffee House is one of Boston bucket list.

21. 1369 Coffee House

7.8
1369 Cambridge St (at Inman Square), Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · Inman Square · 77 tips and reviews
Tenoch is one of Boston bucket list.

22. Tenoch

9.0
Highland Ave (Cutter Ave), Somerville, MA
Burrito Restaurant · Davis Square · 28 tips and reviews
Tiger Mama is one of Boston bucket list.

23. Tiger Mama

1363 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Thai Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 36 tips and reviews
Frank Pepe's Pizzeria is one of Boston bucket list.

24. Frank Pepe's Pizzeria

8.3
199 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA
Pizzeria · Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA · 16 tips and reviews
Area Four is one of Boston bucket list.

25. Area Four

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

SS: DAT BREAKFAST SANDWICH DOE.

Oleana is one of Boston bucket list.

26. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 131 tips and reviews

27. Museum of Fine Arts

9.4
465 Huntington Ave (at Museum Rd), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 304 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: With more than 450,000 works, the MFA can keep you busy for a lifetime of Wednesdays, when it's free from 4 to 9:45 p.m. Read more.

South End Open Market @ Ink Block is one of Boston bucket list.

28. South End Open Market @ Ink Block

8.7
375 Harrison Ave (at Traveler St), Boston, MA
Farmers Market · South End · 59 tips and reviews
Drink is one of Boston bucket list.

29. Drink

348 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Seaport District · 234 tips and reviews

EaterEater: “The grandaddy of Boston’s modern cocktail bars, Drink has seen an era of incredible bartenders behinds its three-counter bar,” says Punch's Leslie Pariseau. Read more.

Alive & Kicking Lobsters is one of Boston bucket list.

30. Alive & Kicking Lobsters

8.9
269 Putnam Ave (nr River Street), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Geoffroy B.Geoffroy Bablon: Fast, then feast! The lobster, lobster sandwich, and clam chowder are all delicious. Just have them all, bring a good friend to share (some). Sit outside, or indoor-ish. Heating not guaranteed.

Backbar is one of Boston bucket list.

31. Backbar

9.2
7 Sanborn Ct (btwn Bonner & Stone), Somerville, MA
Cocktail Bar · 70 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Backbar boasts a speakeasy vibe and creative concoctions—olive oil-based drinks, milk punch, and more—from local legend Sam Treadway. Read more.

Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven is one of Boston bucket list.

32. Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven

9.1
45 Day St (btwn Elm & Orchard), Somerville, MA
Pizzeria · Davis Square · 133 tips and reviews
Curio Coffee is one of Boston bucket list.

33. Curio Coffee

8.9
441 Cambridge St (at 5th St), Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · East Cambridge · 39 tips and reviews

Lisa P.Lisa Pan: Beautiful interior, not too busy, quiet, good soundtrack, and most importantly, excellent espresso. On top of all they they also have a great tea selection and make tasty liege waffles in house.

Little Donkey is one of Boston bucket list.

34. Little Donkey

8.3
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Petsi Pies is one of Boston bucket list.

35. Petsi Pies

31 Putnam Ave (at Surrey St.), Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · 45 tips and reviews
Institute of Contemporary Art is one of Boston bucket list.

36. Institute of Contemporary Art

8.3
100 Northern Ave (at Seaport Blvd.), Boston, MA
Art Museum · Seaport District · 124 tips and reviews
Café ArtScience is one of Boston bucket list.

37. Café ArtScience

650 E Kendall St (Athenaeum & Linskey), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · Kendall Square · 18 tips and reviews
Ogawa Coffee Boston is one of Boston bucket list.

38. Ogawa Coffee Boston

8.8
10 Milk St (Hawley), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 87 tips and reviews
No. 9 Park is one of Boston bucket list.

39. No. 9 Park

8.6
9 Park St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 51 tips and reviews
Mei Mei is one of Boston bucket list.

40. Mei Mei

8.2
506 Park Dr (at Buswell St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Kenmore · 50 tips and reviews
MIT Museum is one of Boston bucket list.

41. MIT Museum

7.7
265 Massachusetts Ave (Front St), Cambridge, MA
Science Museum · 50 tips and reviews
Tatte Bakery & Cafe is one of Boston bucket list.

42. Tatte Bakery & Cafe

9.2
318 3rd St (Linskey Way), Cambridge, MA
Café · Kendall Square · 62 tips and reviews
Mamaleh's is one of Boston bucket list.

43. Mamaleh's

8.9
1 Kendall Square (Hampshire St), Cambridge, MA
Jewish Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar is one of Boston bucket list.

44. Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar

8.1
381 Summer St, Somerville, MA
American Restaurant · Davis Square · 69 tips and reviews
Banyan Bar & Refuge is one of Boston bucket list.

45. Banyan Bar & Refuge

8.6
553 Tremont St (Clarendon), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · South End · 32 tips and reviews
Sarma is one of Boston bucket list.

46. Sarma

9.2
249 Pearl St, Somerville, MA
Meze Restaurant · Winter Hill · 94 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Critic Bill Addison recommends burrata with labne, cacik (garlicky herbed yogurt), quail kebab, broccoli and sfela cheese, Sultan's Delight, lamb shawarma, Turkish-style profiteroles Read more.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum is one of Boston bucket list.

47. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

9.1
Columbia Point (1 John F Kennedy Road), Boston, MA
History Museum · Dorchester · 54 tips and reviews
Sofra Bakery & Cafe is one of Boston bucket list.

48. Sofra Bakery & Cafe

9.0
1 Belmont St (at Mt Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 104 tips and reviews
SRV is one of Boston bucket list.

49. SRV

8.8
569 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 36 tips and reviews
Harpoon Brewery is one of Boston bucket list.

50. Harpoon Brewery

9.0
306 Northern Ave (at Harbor St), Boston, MA
Brewery · Seaport District · 320 tips and reviews
Lamplighter Brewing Co. is one of Boston bucket list.

51. Lamplighter Brewing Co.

9.2
284 Broadway (btwn Columbia & Elm St), Cambridge, MA
Brewery · 37 tips and reviews