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1. Mumbai Spice
4.3
Awesome(202)
$$$$
• Indian • Back Bay
Booked 2 times today
We are committed to using fresh, minimally processed meat in an effort to offer healthy food. Our food is made from scratch, so some dishes may take longer than others to prepare. Our food is free of MSG and any artificial additives or preservatives. We use vegetarian base in our vegetarian dishes, not chicken or fish stock. All our food is prepared in 100% pure, cholesterol free, zero trans-fat vegetable oil. For your convenience, parking is validated after 6pm for the duration of an hour and a half in the Whole Food Garage.
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2. Toro
4.7
Exceptional(542)
$$$$
• Tapas / Small Plates • South End
Booked 102 times today
Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.
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3. Uni
4.6
Exceptional(2563)
$$$$
• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay
Booked 61 times today
Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.
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4. Mahaniyom
4.7
Exceptional(389)
$$$$
• Thai • Brookline
Booked 51 times today
MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.
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5. Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester
4.8
Exceptional(192)
$$$$
• Mexican • Dorchester
Booked 10 times today
At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!Our other locations reside in Boston's South End at InkBlock and Boston's Mission Hill.We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!Bar seating is first come first serve Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 9pm.
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6. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center
4.6
Exceptional(4158)
$$$$
• American • Back Bay
Booked 90 times today
Welcome to Earls Prudential, located in Boston's vibrant Back Bay area in the iconic Prudential Center. Just steps from the Hynes Convention Center and Fenway Park, we offer an upscale casual experience with an energetic atmosphere, two big lively bars and an epic year-round rooftop patio.Our modern American menu is inspired by global flavours and crafted with premium ingredients, paired with expertly crafted cocktails and confidently charming service. Earls Prudential is the perfect destination for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late-night eats, or weekend brunch.Earls Prudential is an ideal venue for hosting your next event. From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale social celebrations, our versatile dining spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!
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7. Wink and Nod
4.5
Awesome(663)
$$$$
• Dining Bar • South End
Booked 12 times today
Wink & Nod is an EXCLUSIVELY 21+ establishment (no teens, toddlers, or infants). Proper ID required. Fridays & Saturdays are Walk-In ONLY after 8:00pm.Wink & Nod operates a rotating kitchen where every 6 months, we invite a new restaurant group to run our kitchen and experiment with dishes as bold and creative as our cocktails. With this program, Wink & Nod hopes to contribute to the development of up-and-coming Chefs by providing them with a restaurant platform in which to operate and showcase their talent. Please check our website www.winkandnod.com for the latest menus, and follow us on social media @wink_and_nod (Instagram) and facebook.com/winkandnod (Facebook) to get the latest information about specials, events, parties, etc. Find us on DoorDash & Uber Eats!
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8. Umbria
4.5
Awesome(799)
$$$$
• Italian • North End
Booked 20 times today
DePasquale ventures newest steakhouse, located in Boston historic North End. Umbria features a modern twist to an Italian steakhouse serving the finest of all Certified Angus Beef.
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9. Cosmica
4.4
Awesome(783)
$$$$
• Mexican • South End
Booked 10 times today
A South End neighborhood spot serving next level Mexican specialties and vacation cocktails. Located at the Revolution Hotel, Còsmica is the latest venture by Wildlife Hospitality, the team behind The Beehive in Boston. We are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion and Boston's theater district.
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10. STK - Boston
4.4
Awesome(2355)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Back Bay
Booked 55 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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