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A photo of Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Waltham restaurant
4.5
Awesome(420)
$$$$
• American • Waltham
Booked 11 times today
We were seated promptly and never rushed. Our server, Jesus, was very attentive and pleasant. We all enjoyed our luncheon special: 1/2 sandwiches (turkey avocado, BLT) and soup or salad. We would definitely recommend this restaurant!
A photo of Beehive restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7317)
$$$$
• American • South End
Booked 82 times today
We loved the live music during Sunday brunch. This was our third time eating at the beehive and we always prefer to be near the live bands. Great food and experience.
A photo of 1928 Rowes Wharf restaurant
4.5
Awesome(231)
$$$$
• American • Waterfront
Booked 29 times today
We had an amazing dining experience at 1928 Rowes Wharf. it was a great lively ambience, the food was spectacular and our waiter was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling to Boston!!
A photo of The Florentine Cafe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(851)
$$$$
• Italian • North End
Booked 59 times today
Such amazing food. I usually never finish a meal but I wanted to almost lick my plate. Service was great and very knowledgeable. Gave recommendations to other Boston places to go to. Frank Sinatra in the background. 10/10
A photo of Cafe Sauvage restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(429)
$$$$
• French • Back Bay
Booked 13 times today
Wonderful. Small, friendly bistro with excellent food, wine, and vibes. Everything about Cafe Sauvage is top-notch without being in the least pretentious. Down-to-earth and knowledgable service; very well curated wine list of wines by the glass; expertly prepared food with small and smart touches: for example, you ask for bread and get a plate of delicious, grilled loaf. Our food was excellent: steak frites with a bavette steak served rare (as requested!) and delicious cavatelli served with braised short ribs. Looking forward to returningQ
A photo of 75 Chestnut restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2813)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill
Booked 66 times today
We were early for our reservation and we got in early even the restaurant was packed! Very nice and quaint. In a nice neighborhood. We had the Thursday specials and they were all fantastic! My husband and I split the sausage dish and it was very high quality sausage and tasted fantastic!! Highly recommend!
A photo of Eva restaurant
4.5
Awesome(612)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Back Bay
Booked 26 times today
Everything was great, tahini carrots were killer! Hope to be back again!
A photo of La Voile restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5861)
$$$$
• French • Back Bay
Booked 46 times today
Amazing food and even better service sitting at the bar 10/10
A photo of Frenchie restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1551)
$$$$
• French • South End
Booked 12 times today
Nice and quiet. Duck confit was good, not salty. Like it!
A photo of Smith & Wollensky Boston – Atlantic Wharf restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4312)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Seaport
Booked 70 times today
“hands down great experience ! first time trying a crab cake and it was delicious. we also had the tomahawk streak and i will definitely be returning for it! overall great experience for dinner. food drink ambiance and service was perfect

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  • MichaelGold
    Greater Boston •109 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Wonderful. Small, friendly bistro with excellent food, wine, and vibes. Everything about Cafe Sauvage is top-notch without being in the least pretentious. Down-to-earth and knowledgable service; very well curated wine list of wines by the glass; expertly prepared food with small and smart touches: for example, you ask for bread and get a plate of delicious, grilled loaf. Our food was excellent: steak frites with a bavette steak served rare (as requested!) and delicious cavatelli served with braised short ribs. Looking forward to returningQ
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    Cafe Sauvage$$$$• French• Back Bay
    •
    4.6
  • JenniferGold
    Los Angeles •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had an amazing dining experience at 1928 Rowes Wharf. it was a great lively ambience, the food was spectacular and our waiter was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling to Boston!!
    More info
    1928 Rowes Wharf$$$$• American• Waterfront
    •
    4.5
  • PaulaGold
    Los Angeles •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We were early for our reservation and we got in early even the restaurant was packed! Very nice and quaint. In a nice neighborhood. We had the Thursday specials and they were all fantastic! My husband and I split the sausage dish and it was very high quality sausage and tasted fantastic!! Highly recommend!
    More info
    75 Chestnut$$$$• Contemporary American• Beacon Hill
    •
    4.7
  • Emily
    East Tennessee •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Sept 2026
    Such amazing food. I usually never finish a meal but I wanted to almost lick my plate. Service was great and very knowledgeable. Gave recommendations to other Boston places to go to. Frank Sinatra in the background. 10/10
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    The Florentine Cafe$$$$• Italian• North End
    •
    4.7
  • Diane
    Greater Boston •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Sept 2026
    We were seated promptly and never rushed. Our server, Jesus, was very attentive and pleasant. We all enjoyed our luncheon special: 1/2 sandwiches (turkey avocado, BLT) and soup or salad. We would definitely recommend this restaurant!
    More info
    Jake n JOES Sports Grille - Waltham$$$$• American• Waltham
    •
    4.5
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