Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Tres Gatos
470 Centre StExcellent Tapas, wine and great neighborhood vibe.
Has a large beer selection on tap, great wine and cocktails.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Canary Square
435 S Huntington AveHas a large beer selection on tap, great wine and cocktails.
7 Pond St
7 Pond StreetOne of the best coffee's or espresso you will have. Under $10 is cash only.
Authentic Scottish food with beers on tap, wine, and cocktails. Great brunch too.
86 recommandé par les habitants
The Haven
284 Perkins StAuthentic Scottish food with beers on tap, wine, and cocktails. Great brunch too.
All Cuban food. Great for sitting down or take out.
82 recommandé par les habitants
El Oriental De Cuba
416 Centre StAll Cuban food. Great for sitting down or take out.
Same owners as Tres Gatos. Excellent Italian. Call for reservations.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Centre Street Cafe
669A Centre StreetSame owners as Tres Gatos. Excellent Italian. Call for reservations.
Noodle Barn
707 Centre StNew place... people are raving about it.
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre Stgreat prices and good quality
Great sandwiches and coffee. Select grocery items, beer and wine.
149 recommandé par les habitants
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StGreat sandwiches and coffee. Select grocery items, beer and wine.
Grass Fed
605 Centre StreetReally good burgers, adult milkshakes, and beer
Reservation recommended. Also has a great bar side with different menu
117 recommandé par les habitants
Ten Tables
597 Centre StReservation recommended. Also has a great bar side with different menu
Ula Café
284 Amory StFantastic sandwiches and coffee
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StCoffee, sandwiches
Alex's Chimis
358 Centre StLocal Food! Quick and good.
The Frogmore
365 Centre StGreat Southern Cuisine
Chilacates Amory St
224 Amory StAmazing authentic Mexican
Excellent Mexican street food. Perfect for take out.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Chilacates Centre St
658 Centre StExcellent Mexican street food. Perfect for take out.
Locals place with excellent food and funky JP vibe.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
3710 Washington StLocals place with excellent food and funky JP vibe.
Carrot Flower
703 Centre StGreat vegetarian options plus salads and shakes.
Simply the best seafood. Spendy but very good. No reservations available to if you're wandering around the Back Bay and want a letter lunch around 2pm, you can almost be guaranteed a seat or booth. Try the Lobster roll hot, crab toast, scallops and Maine or Prince Edward Island Oysters.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Saltie Girl
279 Dartmouth StSimply the best seafood. Spendy but very good. No reservations available to if you're wandering around the Back Bay and want a letter lunch around 2pm, you can almost be guaranteed a seat or booth. Try the Lobster roll hot, crab toast, scallops and Maine or Prince Edward Island Oysters.
Some of the best spicy food in the city. From celebrity Chef Tiffany Faison. There is a tiki bar past the regular bar close to the kitchen.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Tiger Mama
1363 Boylston StSome of the best spicy food in the city. From celebrity Chef Tiffany Faison. There is a tiki bar past the regular bar close to the kitchen.
I'm from the Deep South and the biscuits here are the best I've had in the North. Definitely get biscuits, fried okra, and a Dollywood drink. This place will be slammed on Red Sox game days.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Cheeks Q
1381 Boylston StI'm from the Deep South and the biscuits here are the best I've had in the North. Definitely get biscuits, fried okra, and a Dollywood drink. This place will be slammed on Red Sox game days.
This is the place my husband and I go almost every Thursday. Happy hour from 4-6 with food specials. It's always good food and drinks and predictable. Great Italian.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Stella Restaurant
1525 Washington StThis is the place my husband and I go almost every Thursday. Happy hour from 4-6 with food specials. It's always good food and drinks and predictable. Great Italian.
I've been to a ton of places in the North End and this one is my go-to. Try the mushroom ravioli and then grab a coffee and pastry fro Cafe Vitoria on the same block. Cash only for the cafe.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Trattoria Il Panino
280 Hanover StI've been to a ton of places in the North End and this one is my go-to. Try the mushroom ravioli and then grab a coffee and pastry fro Cafe Vitoria on the same block. Cash only for the cafe.
In my opinion this is the best restaurant that Barbara Lynch has in Boston. She was one of The Time 100 influential women in 2017. She has Menton, Drink, No. 9 Park, The Butcher Shop, Stir, and B&G Oyster.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Sportello
348 Congress StIn my opinion this is the best restaurant that Barbara Lynch has in Boston. She was one of The Time 100 influential women in 2017. She has Menton, Drink, No. 9 Park, The Butcher Shop, Stir, and B&G Oyster.
Excellent lunch and dinner spot. It's tiny but worth the wait.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Coppa Enoteca
253 Shawmut AveExcellent lunch and dinner spot. It's tiny but worth the wait.
Amazing clam pizza! excellent seafood if you find yourself in Cambridge.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Waypoint
1030 Massachusetts AveAmazing clam pizza! excellent seafood if you find yourself in Cambridge.
Essentials
5 minute walk. Wide range of grocery items. Hot bar as well for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. and coffee
1155 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre St5 minute walk. Wide range of grocery items. Hot bar as well for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. and coffee
Clean Getaway
546 Centre StLaundry service
CVS
4600 Washington StPharmacy, some groceries, sundry
Drinks & Nightlife
Cash only. One of Boston's must visit Irish Dive Bars. Excellent beer selection on tap.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre StCash only. One of Boston's must visit Irish Dive Bars. Excellent beer selection on tap.
Great hangout. They have themed nights like La Boum and Boyfriends, JP's only gay dance party.
107 recommandé par les habitants
Bella Luna & The Milky Way
284 Amory StGreat hangout. They have themed nights like La Boum and Boyfriends, JP's only gay dance party.
A must try brewery for the area. Check social media for events and business hours.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Turtle Swamp Brewing
3377 Washington StA must try brewery for the area. Check social media for events and business hours.
Shopping
Wine and beer store. Voted Best of Boston in Boston Magazine year 2014.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Streetcar
488 Centre StWine and beer store. Voted Best of Boston in Boston Magazine year 2014.
SALMAGUNDI
765 Centre StHats!
On Centre
676 Centre StAll kinds of gifts, etc
Everything Else
Great to place to read and people watch. It's about 1.5 miles around the pond if you're up for a walk or run.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Courageous Sailing at Jamaica Pond Boat House
507 JamaicawayGreat to place to read and people watch. It's about 1.5 miles around the pond if you're up for a walk or run.
Stony Brook station
100 Copley StClosest T Station.
Parks & Nature
Maintained by Harvard, these rolling 200+ acres is simply gorgeous and should don the missed.
379 recommandé par les habitants
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayMaintained by Harvard, these rolling 200+ acres is simply gorgeous and should don the missed.
1.4 miles around. Paved trail. Connects to Emerald Necklace
218 recommandé par les habitants
Jamaica Pond
1.4 miles around. Paved trail. Connects to Emerald Necklace
Connects Jamaica Pond to The Fenway. Walk to Fenway along a beautiful path along a stream, 2 ponds, and Boston's Muddy River that flow to The Charles River.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Emerald Necklace
Emerald NecklaceConnects Jamaica Pond to The Fenway. Walk to Fenway along a beautiful path along a stream, 2 ponds, and Boston's Muddy River that flow to The Charles River.
Entertainment & Activities
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania StreetGo on a tour and beer tasting.