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Boston spots
The Hourly Oyster House is one of Boston spots.

1. The Hourly Oyster House

8.6
15 Dunster St (Mount Auburn), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Harvard Square · 12 tips and reviews
Moroccan Hospitality is one of Boston spots.

2. Moroccan Hospitality

7.2
585 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA
Moroccan Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Toro is one of Boston spots.

3. Toro

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

4. Coppa

8.9
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews
Gaslight Brasserie is one of Boston spots.

5. Gaslight Brasserie

560 Harrison Ave (at Waltham St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · South End · 150 tips and reviews
Giacomo's is one of Boston spots.

6. Giacomo's

431 Columbus Ave (btwn Braddock & Holyoke), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 66 tips and reviews
Giacomo's is one of Boston spots.

7. Giacomo's

8.3
355 Hanover St (btwn Fleet & Prince), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 106 tips and reviews
Pomodoro is one of Boston spots.

8. Pomodoro

319 Hanover St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 37 tips and reviews
Pomodoro is one of Boston spots.

9. Pomodoro

8.0
24 Harvard St (Brookline Village), Brookline, MA
Italian Restaurant · Brookline Village · 14 tips and reviews
Area Four is one of Boston spots.

10. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews
Chez Henri is one of Boston spots.

11. Chez Henri

1 Shepard St (at Massachusetts Ave.), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 26 tips and reviews
Navy Yard Bistro is one of Boston spots.

12. Navy Yard Bistro

1 6th St, Charlestown, MA
Wine Bar · 19 tips and reviews
Eastern Standard is one of Boston spots.

13. Eastern Standard

528 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore Square), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews
Revere Beach is one of Boston spots.

14. Revere Beach

8.0
Revere Beach Blvd (Beach St), Revere, MA
Beach · Crescent Beach · 74 tips and reviews

15. The Tip Tap Room

8.7
138 Cambridge St (at Staniford St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 123 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The Tip Tap Room has finally launched a streamlined cocktail list. It ranges from summery options -- like a watermelon margarita -- to the spicier side with The J.P., which is made with Maker's Mark. Read more.

The Publick House is one of Boston spots.

16. The Publick House

8.7
1648 Beacon St (st Washington St.), Brookline, MA
Gastropub · Washington Square · 148 tips and reviews
Myers + Chang is one of Boston spots.

17. Myers + Chang

8.6
1145 Washington St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · South End · 215 tips and reviews
B&G Oysters is one of Boston spots.

18. B&G Oysters

8.6
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · South End · 126 tips and reviews
Woodman's of Essex is one of Boston spots.

19. Woodman's of Essex

8.3
121 Main St, Essex, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews
Island Creek Oyster Bar is one of Boston spots.

20. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar is one of Boston spots.

21. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar

9.0
271 Dartmouth St (btwn Boylston & Newbury), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Back Bay East · 175 tips and reviews
Scollay Square is one of Boston spots.

22. Scollay Square

6.9
21 Beacon St (at Bowdoin St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 47 tips and reviews
Hungry Mother is one of Boston spots.

23. Hungry Mother

233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave (at Bristol St), Cambridge, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Green Street is one of Boston spots.

24. Green Street

280 Green St (btwn Magazine & Pearl), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 100 tips and reviews
The Salty Pig is one of Boston spots.

25. The Salty Pig

8.4
130 Dartmouth St (btwn Columbus & Stuart), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 117 tips and reviews
The Salty Pig is one of Boston spots.

26. The Salty Pig

8.4
130 Dartmouth St (btwn Columbus & Stuart), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 117 tips and reviews

Derek P.Derek Peplau: Try the Heady Topper. And drink it from the can. You're welcome.

The Abbey is one of Boston spots.

27. The Abbey

8.4
1657 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Bar · Washington Square · 60 tips and reviews
Galleria Umberto is one of Boston spots.

28. Galleria Umberto

8.4
289 Hanover St (btwn Prince & Richmond), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · North End · 50 tips and reviews
Santarpio's Pizza is one of Boston spots.

29. Santarpio's Pizza

8.8
111 Chelsea St (at Porter St), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · Jeffries Point · 104 tips and reviews
Rod Dee is one of Boston spots.

30. Rod Dee

1906 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Thai Restaurant · Porter Square · 40 tips and reviews
Deuxave is one of Boston spots.

31. Deuxave

8.9
371 Commonwealth Ave (Massachusetts Ave), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Back Bay West · 43 tips and reviews
Punjab Palace is one of Boston spots.

32. Punjab Palace

8.1
109 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA
Indian Restaurant · Allston · 32 tips and reviews
Wing It is one of Boston spots.

33. Wing It

5.7
1153 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Wings Joint · Brighton · 11 tips and reviews
No Name Restaurant is one of Boston spots.

34. No Name Restaurant

15 Fish Pier St W, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Seaport District · 68 tips and reviews
Neptune Oyster is one of Boston spots.

35. Neptune Oyster

9.0
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews
Tavern at the End of the World is one of Boston spots.

36. Tavern at the End of the World

8.2
108 Cambridge St (at Carter St.), Boston, MA
Pub · Charlestown · 38 tips and reviews
Eldo Cake House is one of Boston spots.

37. Eldo Cake House

36 Harrison Ave (btw Essex and Beach), Boston, MA
Bakery · Chinatown - Leather District · 8 tips and reviews
Trade is one of Boston spots.

38. Trade

8.1
540 Atlantic Ave (at Congress St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 74 tips and reviews
Sportello is one of Boston spots.

39. Sportello

348 Congress St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Seaport District · 110 tips and reviews

40. Tory Row

3 Brattle St (at JFK St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 71 tips and reviews

Tony G.Tony Garcia: Black Fly Stout and the Lobster Roll

Craigie on Main is one of Boston spots.

41. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews
West Bridge is one of Boston spots.

42. West Bridge

1 Kendall Square (Hampshire St.), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews
Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge is one of Boston spots.

43. Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge

7.0
25 School St (btwn Province & Washington), Boston, MA
Bistro · Downtown Boston · 55 tips and reviews
South Street Diner is one of Boston spots.

44. South Street Diner

8.0
178 Kneeland St (at South St.), Boston, MA
Diner · Downtown Boston · 110 tips and reviews
Bronwyn is one of Boston spots.

45. Bronwyn

8.2
255 Washington St (at Sanborn Ct.), Somerville, MA
German Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews
Taqueria Mexico is one of Boston spots.

46. Taqueria Mexico

7.1
24 Charles St (Moody St.), Waltham, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews
Sunset Grill & Tap is one of Boston spots.

47. Sunset Grill & Tap

130 Brighton Ave (at Harvard Ave.), Allston, MA
Bar · 202 tips and reviews
Oleana is one of Boston spots.

48. Oleana

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

49. jm Curley

8.4
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]

50. L'Espalier

774 Boylston St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 46 tips and reviews

EaterEater: L'Espalier is revered for Frank McClelland's hybrid of French and New England cuisine, which makes extensive use of local, seasonal ingredients. Stop by for a Cheese Tuesday. [Eater 38 Member]

Asta is one of Boston spots.

51. Asta

7.4
47 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Back Bay West · 14 tips and reviews

52. Journeyman

9 Sanborn Ct (Union Square), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

EaterEater: There's no menu at all — pay $75; eat what is served. The focus is on delicate, artful preparations of local ingredients. [Eater 38 Member]

53. 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]

54. O Ya

8.4
9 East St (at East Pl), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 68 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sushi lovers who have not yet embarked on O Ya's grand omakase have not yet lived. Hidden in the Leather District, this tiny spot has accumulated numerous awards. [Eater 38 Member]

The Paramount is one of Boston spots.

55. The Paramount

8.3
44 Charles St (btwn Chestnut & Mt. Vernon), Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Beacon Hill · 260 tips and reviews
Redbones Barbecue is one of Boston spots.

56. Redbones Barbecue

8.2
55 Chester St (at Elm St.), Somerville, MA
BBQ Joint · Davis Square · 174 tips and reviews

57. Bell's Market

7.1
Boston, MA
Grocery Store · Columbus Park - Andrew Square · 7 tips and reviews
Ribelle is one of Boston spots.

58. Ribelle

1665 Beacon St (Winthrop Rd), Brookline, MA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square · 40 tips and reviews

59. Jake's Dixie Roadhouse

220 Moody St, Waltham, MA
BBQ Joint · 1 tip
Back Bay Harry's is one of Boston spots.

60. Back Bay Harry's

142 Berkeley St (Columbus Avenue), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 26 tips and reviews
Mike & Patty's is one of Boston spots.

61. Mike & Patty's

9.1
12 Church St (at Fayette Street), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Bay Village · 138 tips and reviews

62. Island Creek Oyster Bar

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

Blake S.Blake Shaw: Amazing oyster bar! One of my all-time favs.

Grotto is one of Boston spots.

63. Grotto

8.7
37 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 64 tips and reviews
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar is one of Boston spots.

64. Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar

8.1
381 Summer St, Somerville, MA
American Restaurant · Davis Square · 68 tips and reviews
Downeast Cider House is one of Boston spots.

65. Downeast Cider House

8.1
200 Terminal St, Boston, MA
Cidery · Thompson Square - Bunker Hill · 18 tips and reviews
The Sevens Ale House is one of Boston spots.

66. The Sevens Ale House

8.1
77 Charles St (btwn Mt Vernon St. & Pinckney St.), Boston, MA
Pub · Beacon Hill · 46 tips and reviews
Ames St. Deli is one of Boston spots.

67. Ames St. Deli

73 Ames St, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 12 tips and reviews
Shabu and Mein is one of Boston spots.

68. Shabu and Mein

7.3
168 First Street, Cambridge, MA
Asian Restaurant · East Cambridge · 24 tips and reviews
Boston Public Market is one of Boston spots.

69. Boston Public Market

8.9
100 Hanover St (btwn Sudbury & Congress St), Boston, MA
Market · Downtown Boston · 77 tips and reviews
YoMa Burmese Restaurant is one of Boston spots.

70. YoMa Burmese Restaurant

7.7
5 North Beacon St, Allston, MA
Burmese Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews