50 Best Bars in Boston

“Had dinner at Lucy's while adventuring and it was hands down incredible! Everything was outstanding. The staff, the food, the environment, right down to the ice cold water and beer! 🤣 I will definetly be going again, because I wanted everything on the menu! Thank you Lucy's!“

“the oysters are out of sight! delicious bravo! bouillabaisse was amazing! I did like my server. I do suggest they get some sleep nobody was smiling.“

“Walked in Saturday lunchtime, our party of two got in faster than they predicted, maybe within 10 minutes. Great food and service. Large parties were getting hour plus wait times, so beware.“

“Delicious food, I recommend the chowder!“

“Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere“

“Words don’t accurately describe the best chowder I’ve ever had. And doing so in a cozy dockside spot by a window overlooking a snowy bay and pier. You’ll have to experience it yourself, and do so frequently!“

“Exceptional cocktail bar with very entertaining presentation! I got the Lock and Key which was an incredible milk punch with a lovely caramelized pineapple aroma and the Take Your Time, which was a unique old fashioned take that was complemented with savory toasted sesame! My partner got the Squid Games, which was very good as well. Our bartender Emma was very personable, walked us through the menu and helped us have a curated experience, and even provided tips on how to prepare milk punches. Exceptional service.

Price range was very reasonable in the 18-19 dollar per drink range. The atmosphere and lighting were lovely as well. We will definitely be coming back!“

“The combination of refined cuisine, attentive staff, and an elegant setting made our visit exceptional. An ideal choice to enjoy a sophisticated meal with clients.“

“Dining in a cozy yurt surrounded by freshly fallen snow was fun winter experience for our family. Great ambiance, and the food and service were exceptional. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable outing!“

“Random drop-in made our night.“

“This is an excellent restaurant 100% Greek food and drinks Excellent menu and service Nice vibe and atmosphere- tables inside and out (with heaters) Our daughter is coeliac and therefore cannot eat gluten. The staff were 100% up to speed with a marked up menu and awareness of cross contamination etc Well done p.s One tip for the owners - you have done all the work on GF - why not put the GF menu on the website or mark up the main menu and get the extra custom“

“Holy moly! Rainy first night in Boston staying up the way at the Commonwealth we visited the Kenmore. Nathan took great care of us. Solid pour at the bar. Can I say enough about the K Burger? Likely not other than the first bite blows your mind. Quality over everything else. Great spot, will be back tonight and tomorrow night looking for Sturgill Simpson fans.“

“We booked the private dining area and had a great experience. Service was great and we were not rushed at all. Food and drinks were good and the overall booking process with Zoey was easy and transparent.“

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“Best pizza I’ve had in Boston. Broccoli pizza was phenomenal and tasted very fresh 👌“

“Fantastic food and service! Stunning atmosphere! Can't recommend highly enough!“

“This is really awesome🥰🥰“

“Excellent as always. Makings of a fantastic Birthday 🥳“

“If you’re looking for a place that’s clean, safe, and FUN to go highly recommend. Awesome food and drinks ($5 sandwiches during happy hour!), lovely outdoor patio dining, and there are still games available to play sanitized between people! So happy to come back here again and get the same great service.“

“Once again, another great experience. We will always come back. I'd love to know how the bartender makes the absolute best drinks. I cannot duplicate it, no matter how hard I try. And of course our entrees (veal chop, filet, salmon, and gnocci) were superb. And kudos to our waiter Tommy from NH, he arrived at the table at the most appropriate times.“

“It’s da bomb. If you are ever in the area, don’t miss it ✌🏼♥️😎“

“We go to Eastern Standard for a nice leisurely meal after a afternoon Red Sox game. Wait staff is attentive and Johnny on the spot when taking and discussing your order. Food has always been prepared as we like it. Quality, Quantity and presentation prevails. Thanks to the entire staff for making each trip to a game a pleasure win or loose.“

“Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting Hecate and completely forgot to leave a review. I wanted to take a moment to express how special that night was. The drinks were exceptional, meticulously crafted, and the bartender, Vikki, ensured that my girlfriend and I had an unforgettable experience.

We were fortunate enough to be seated promptly upon arrival, and the entire staff displayed exceptional care and friendliness.

Thank you all for being a part of such an incredible night.“

“Urbanwild Boston Charleston is the place to be. We had such a fantastic time with the family so much to do with state of the art bowling and more.“

“Food was excellent - a definite step up from “standard” pub fare. Service was prompt and friendly. I’ll make a point to come back!“

“So much fun! I highly recommend!“

“I had an amazing experience and can’t wait to go back🥰“

“I had the best time celebrating my birthday at Limani! Everything was absolutely wonderful, from the delicious food to the beautiful atmosphere and, especially, the amazing service. The staff went above and beyond to make my birthday feel so special, and everything was handled perfectly. It was such a memorable night, and I would absolutely recommend Limani for any special occasion. I can't wait to come back!“

“Husband and I went to Maggiano's for the first time today. The food was fantastic and the portions are huge. Our waitress Marisa was very attentive and made sure we had everything we need during our meal here. Highly recommend and we can't wait to come back!“

“Yes I am received very good attention from the people who are working there and the food was very good!“

“Super friendly and fast service right by the Garden“

“Very cool idea. I love not having to chase after the ping pong balls. 🤪“

“A bar dedicated to my favorite poet? It was a no-brainer that I was gonna love this place. Might add, one of the best Guinness pours I’ve ever had. Perfect!“

“You develop a powerful thirst walking around Boston in the summertime. This is an excellent spot to quench that thirst with a frosty beverage like I did for the first time in 1993 and again today waiting for a delayed flight while watching France defeat Paraguay. The surrounding area is much different than it was in the 90s, but the bar has not changed and is still a swell place to wet your whistle on a hot day.“

“Treat yourself…come experience Serafina’s“

“The food was otherworldly, when the food had arrived my mouth was quite literally been drooling. In my personal opinion I would have to say that this is the best tapas reastruant in the Boston area. A must go for every foodie out there craving absolute Spanish perfection 👌. No doubt will be coming back.“

“I’ve only ordered takeout from the Allston location before, but I was so pleased with the experience here. really chill, good music, great service, and amazing food. Highly recommend the burger and sitting on the outside patio before the weather gets too cold. Will definitely be back to enjoy again“

“Excellent food and delicious lobster 🦞“

“This place is such a gem. If you can, come on Wednesdays for the $1 oysters. My husband loves the pizza here and honestly everything we’ve tried has been great. It’s also pretty cool that this place used to be a train station!“

“Really impressed with this restaurant! I've developed dietary restrictions due to health reasons which have prevented me from going to a lot of restaurants. When my friend planned a going away dinner here, I reached out via email asking if it was possible for them to accommodate me. They wrote back an extremely kind response saying they were looking forward to hosting me- that really made my day. The wait staff was wonderful, listened to all of my requests attentively and my meal was perfect and delicious. I will absolutely be back, thank you Audubon!“

“We came here for Thanksgiving. It was absolutely perfect! The ambience and relaxed atmosphere was amazing. My husband and I had the Thanksgiving meal and our kids had the pizza (yea I know :/). The kids ate all of their pizza and loved it. My husband and I loved everything about the Thanksgiving meal. The wine suggestions were top notch. Our server was very sweet and visited our table the perfect amount of times. Thank you for an amazing Thanksgiving experience!“

“Had a blast. Servers are the best. Singing doorman is so entertaining. Great vibe.“

“We were a family of three visiting Boston and after reading through the multitude of choices of restaurants and reviews, Clink was on my list to get reservations. This restaurant is in the Liberty Hotel, which if you've been to NYC it has the same vibe as the Roxy Hotel and the Beekman. I made reservations for a Saturday night at 7:15 and when we arrived the restaurant only had a few other couples there dining. I'll address this more at the end. Our server recommended a few choices of cocktails. My husband chose the Barrel Aged Old Fashioned and I chose the Crime of Passion. Both were excellent!! Both cocktails were by far the best we had the entire trip, and we had a cocktail or two at dinner each night during our five-night stay. Hats of to the bartender making those!! Although we really didn't see an appetizer that we could agree on we were served some outstanding rolls and butter. I'm not a big bread fan, but these were hot, soft, and had a great flavor. For our dinners I chose the Crispy Skin Farm Raised Salmon, my husband chose the Hand Cut Pasta Bolognese, and our son chose the Gulf of Maine Blue Cod. We all agreed each dish was prepared and presented perfectly and all three had wonderful flavors with no complaints. We didn't think we had room for dessert until we were told the options and one option was Peach Bread Pudding!! We found room for dessert and in hindsight wish we asked for one to go for the next day. It's a must try!! The atmosphere was great, the service was great (and the manager was walking around making sure everyone was enjoying themselves), the cocktails amazing, and the dinner and dessert was wonderful, so this left us asking "why is this place not packed on a Saturday night"? The only hiccup was when you walked into the hotel lobby it felt like they were having air conditioning problems, but the restaurant was not having that issue. So hopefully this was just some weird off night for this restaurant and hopefully more people have a wonderful experience like we did and leave great reviews. I know that if we come back to Boston, Clink is on our list to dine at again.“

“Really impressed with the food, drinks, and service here. The menu has a great selection with plenty of options, and the local beer selection is excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious and came out fresh and hot. The staff were friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the visit. It’s obvious they care about making customers feel welcome. A great pub for a casual meal, drinks, and a relaxing evening. We would definitely return.
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“Consistently amazing. I love taking anyone from out of town here because I know they are reliable at impressing. I am even consistently impressed every time I return.

I believe last night was my 6th time visiting, and I’ve just about tried the whole menu by now. Everything is exceptional.

The dish we continue to come back to is the gnocchi with caviar. There cannot be a more perfect dish. It’s buttery and lemoney with the softest pillowy gnocchi. Last night, we finally ordered two so we could all have more!

Other standout hits are the arancini, beef carpaccio, and crab lemon pasta.

And finally, they also have the best cocktails! This bar makes my personal favorite dirty martini in boston. Our other two favorites are Spill the Tea (amazing and so unique) and the tomato basil gimlet which I need served in a carafe it’s so good.“

“A local spot where you can come for a drink and/or food (the food is REALLY GOOD) the vibe is chill and comfortable, everything is in a time capsule of funky cool memorabilia and it’s hard not to have a smile on your face. It feels like home but way cooler.“

“I came to town for a conference near the harbor but chose to stay in South Boston. This bar was a block away from where I stayed. The regulars were friendly and good company. I spent four nights in a row at this bar while staying in Boston!“

“Over the Charles Rooftop Bar was such a great find. The views over the Charles River and Boston skyline are beautiful, especially in the evening, and the whole atmosphere feels relaxed and special without being pretentious.

The drinks were excellent, the food was really good, and the staff were incredibly warm, kind and attentive throughout.

A genuinely lovely rooftop and one of my favorite parts of the stay at the DoubleTree Suites Boston-Cambridge. Definitely worth going up for a drink, dinner, or just to enjoy the view.“

“we had a wonderful experience all around on a busy Sunday. The manager, Russ, greeted us with a warm smile, setting the tone for a great evening. we sat outside and Jorge F, took great care of us. He was prompt but we never felt rushed. the food was excellent, the Lobster cones are a great new item. we also had the classic mussels. The grilled salmon was delicious. Russ was leading his team through a busy shift but was able to make time to ensure everything was just right. The best in the Seaport.“

“My husband & I visited during our annual trip to Boston. We sat at the bar & KC was our bartender. It was an amazing experience. He was passionate about his craft in making cocktails & his love for his job made us stay longer than intended because we enjoyed his conversation. We were happy to see someone love what they due & it show. We will definitely be back due to Kc’s personable service!“