Must-see restaurants in Massachusetts

  • Glass Onion

    Cape Cod

    The place to go in the area for a romantic dinner. The menu stars New American cuisine with French and Italian influences. Top billing goes to the butter…

  • Straight Wharf Restaurant

    Nantucket

    The best place for fresh-caught seafood served with a harbor view is the deck of this hot restaurant featuring New American fare. Start with iced oysters…

  • Q Restaurant

    South End & Chinatown

    Hip and hungry patrons flock to this trendy hot-pot spot in Chinatown. Q is unusual for its spacious interior and upscale atmosphere, but it's also a…

  • Mac's Shack

    Cape Cod

    This is a fancier, full-service version of Mac's on the Pier, complete with cocktails, sushi chef and raw bar. The menu keeps the classic clam-shack…

  • Sweet Life Café

    Martha's Vineyard

    New American cuisine with a French accent is offered by this stylish bistro, which provides the town's finest dining. Tuna tartare, fried softshell crab…

  • Finz

    Massachusetts

    The highlight here is the gracious, spacious dining room with three walls of windows and a sweet patio overlooking Salem Harbor. The kitchen keeps…

  • Red Skiff

    Massachusetts

    Be prepared to wait for a table at this old-fashioned seafood shack, in the heart of Rockport, close to the T Wharf. Come for pancakes and eggs for…

  • Scampo

    Boston

    Celeb chef Lydia Shire is the brains and brawn behind this trendy restaurant on the ground floor of the Liberty Hotel. Buzzing with energy, Scampo offers…

  • Committee

    Boston

    This trendy spot serves small plates, it's true, but they're not talking about pita bread and hummus. These are Greek meze, featuring irresistible dishes…

  • Chacarero

    Boston

    A chacarero is a traditional Chilean sandwich made with grilled chicken or beef, Muenster cheese, fresh tomatoes, guacamole and the surprise ingredient –…

  • Pizza Barbone

    Cape Cod

    Take a break from seafood at this stylishly rustic pizza palace, doling out delicious Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizzas from its wood-fired oven…

  • Duckworth's Bistrot

    Massachusetts

    Half-portions and wines by the glass (or carafe) mean that Duckworth's won't break the bank. But the menu of fresh seafood and local produce means you…

  • Five Bays Bistro

    Cape Cod

    For a bit of fine dining on Barnstable's southern expanse make a reservation at Five Bays Bistro. Its seasonal menu specializes in unctuous American…

  • Local Yolk

    South Shore

    The name says it all. Everything on the menu is made from scratch using the freshest local ingredients. Look for amazing breakfast sandwiches, sweet and…

  • Marion's Pie Shop

    Cape Cod

    It's all about pie here, both sweet (wild blueberry, lemon meringue, strawberry peach, all made with fresh fruit) and savory (chicken, beef steak, clam)…

  • Woodman's of Essex

    Massachusetts

    This roadhouse is the most famous spot in the area to come for clams, any way you like them. The specialty is Chubby's original fried clams and crispy…

  • Clam Box

    Massachusetts

    You can't miss this classic clam shack, just north of Ipswich center. Built in 1938, it actually looks like a clam box, spruced up with striped awnings…

  • Clover DTX

    Boston

    Right on the Freedom Trail, the first Downtown branch of this socially conscious local success story serves veggie treats morning, noon and night, from…

  • James Hook & Co

    Boston

    For a superlative lobster roll close to Downtown, look no further than this harborside seafood shack near the bridge to the Seaport district. Outdoor…

  • Two Sisters Coffee Shop

    Massachusetts

    This local place is where the fisherfolk go for breakfast when they come in from their catch. They're early risers, so you may have to wait for a table…

  • Mac's on the Pier

    Cape Cod

    Head here for fish-market-fresh seafood at bargain prices. Fried-fish standards join the likes of oyster po'boys, sushi rolls and grilled striped-bass…

  • Loretta

    Massachusetts

    With memorabilia on the walls and ribs and burgers on the menu, Loretta specializes in all-American goodness. This classic restaurant is a longtime…

  • La Choza Burritos

    Martha's Vineyard

    Bumper bespoke burritos are the order of the day at this corner spot on Main St, not far from the ferry terminal. The signs step you through the process,…

  • Thai Place

    Massachusetts

    Here you’ll find real-deal home-style Thai fare with solid options for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Don’t be misled by the wallet-friendly prices –…

  • Inaho

    Cape Cod

    Beloved of locals, this serene year-round restaurant has an impeccable pedigree for putting seafood to great use. Sushi and sashimi are fresh and delicate…

  • George's Coney Island

    Massachusetts

    A giant neon fist grips a wiener dripping yellow neon mustard in the six-story sign outside this 1918 Worcester institution. Inside, eat dogs in a…

  • Virgilio's Italian Bakery

    Massachusetts

    Primarily a takeout joint, Virgilio's has excellent sandwiches and other Italian treats. Try the famous St Joseph sandwich – like an Italian sub on a…

  • Port Hunter

    Martha's Vineyard

    Set in a high-ceiling building with an industrial vibe that harkens back to Edgartown's past as a busy harbor, Port Hunter has a diverse menu of high-end…

  • Maison Villatte

    Cape Cod

    A pair of French bakers crowned in toques work the ovens at this buzzing bakery-cafe, creating crusty artisan breads, flaky croissants and sinful pastries…

  • Modern Pastry Shop

    Boston

    The 'Modern' Pastry Shop feels anything but. This family-owned bakery has been making delectable cookies and cannoli for some 70 years. Always a contender…

  • Helmut's Strudel

    Massachusetts

    For dessert, try this Austrian bakery, near the outer end of the Neck. Helmut's serves various strudels, filled croissants, pastries, cider and coffee…

  • Corner Lunch

    Massachusetts

    Here you'll find a sweet prefab built by DeRaffelle in the 1950s. The exterior contains plenty of silvery metal panels and a big neon sign. Inside, there…

  • Pie in the Sky

    Cape Cod

    From early-morning coffees and croissants to warming soups and fab sandwiches, or even just afternoon cookies and tea, this cozy, long-running cafe has…

  • Keepers

    Nantucket

    Fun updates to American classics (think bacon-wrapped meatloaf) are served in a warm dining room at Keepers, one of the island's best bets for food…

  • Brown Jug

    Cape Cod

    Prime picnic supplies can be found at this specialty food store that also serves as a wine purveyor and a cafe. Wood-fired pizzas make for a perfect pit…

  • Union Oyster House and people passing by, Freedom Trail.

    Union Oyster House

    Boston

    The oldest restaurant in Boston, ye olde Union Oyster House has been serving seafood in this historic redbrick building since 1826. Countless…

  • Brotherhood of Thieves

    Nantucket

    A longtime favorite of locals, who come for the friendly tavern atmosphere (set off with brick and dark woods) and some of the island's best burgers. Not…

  • Blue-Eyed Crab

    South Shore

    There are a few tried-and-true seafood restaurants clustered around Town Wharf. But if you like some Caribbean flavor with your fish (and perhaps a…

  • Local 149

    Boston

    Southie's first gastropub puts a curious, local-with-a-twist on things, which might catch you off guard. But why wouldn't you want a lobster scramble for…

  • Bookstore & Restaurant

    Cape Cod

    This friendly place serves oysters and littleneck clams harvested at low tide in the waters right across the street – can't get fresher than that. Sit out…

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