Local Dining.

Where the front desk would send you tonight — the neighborhood tables worth leaving the lobby for, from the harbor's edge to the quiet rooms only locals know.

haley.henry

Downtown Crossing

Our hidden-gem pick — the one most guests miss.

Hours
Tuesday – Thursday 3:00 – 11:00 PM · Friday 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Saturday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Closed Sunday & Monday
Known For

Woods Hill Pier 4

Seaport

Kristin Canty and Charlie Foster’s farm-to-table room — grass-fed proteins, raw milk cheeses, organic produce.

Hours
Monday – Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 PM · Friday 5:00 – 9:30 PM · Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM · Sunday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Known For
New American

Prezza

North End

North End Italian rooted in Anthony Caturano’s heritage — crave-worthy plates and a serious wine list.

Hours
Monday – Wednesday 4:00 – 9:00 PM · Thursday – Saturday 4:00 – 10:00 PM · Sunday 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Known For
Mid-scale Italian

Ostra

Back Bay

Contemporary Mediterranean in Back Bay, specialising in local and European seafood handled lightly.

Hours
Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 9:00 PM · Friday 5:30 – 9:30 PM · Saturday 5:00 – 9:30 PM · Sunday 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Known For
Contemporary Seafood

Myers + Chang

South End

Eighteen years of “Asian-ish” cooking in the South End, built on great ingredients and genuine warmth.

Hours
Monday – Wednesday 4:00 – 9:00 PM · Thursday – Saturday 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM · Sunday 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Known For
Creative Asian

Mooo... Seaport

Seaport

Locally owned steakhouse — aged filet and ribeye, wagyu beef dumplings, and a bar worth catching a game at.

Hours
Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 9:00 PM · Friday – Saturday 5:30 – 10:00 PM · Sunday 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Known For
Upscale Steakhouse

Mistral

South End

Elegant French–Mediterranean in the South End, in a Provence-inspired room of arched windows and hand-picked pottery.

Hours
Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 9:00 PM · Friday – Saturday 5:30 – 9:30 PM · Sunday 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Known For
Upscale French/Mediterranean

Mare Oyster Bar

North End

A lighter, more modern take on North End dining, with a raw bar and a seafood-forward menu.

Hours
Monday – Thursday 5:00 – 11:00 PM · Friday 4:00 – 11:00 PM · Saturday – Sunday 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Known For
Smart Casual Italian Seafood

Little Whale Oyster Bar

Back Bay

Michael Serpa’s Newbury Street raw bar, built to feel like a seaside clam shack. Our single must-book.

Hours
Sunday – Thursday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM · Friday – Saturday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Known For
Casual New England Seafood

Bostonia Public House

Financial District

Refined rustic American in the old Board of Trade building — two bars, an exposed kitchen, live entertainment.

Hours
Monday – Wednesday 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM · Thursday – Friday 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM · Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM · Sunday 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Known For
Casual American