ISPE Restaurant Committee Favorites (compiled with a little help from our friends!) Atlantic Fish Company 761 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-267-4000 Hours: Mon-Thur 11:30am-11pm Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am Sun 11:30am-11pm Cuisine: Seafood, American Traditional Dining Options: Disabled Accessible, Group Friendly, Non-Smoking, Casual/Dressy Attire, Outdoor Seating. Atmosphere: Stained wood, pendant lights, coffered ceiling and crisp white linens. Neighborhood: Back Bay Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$$ Comment: The best lobster ravioli I have ever eaten. Back Bay Harry’s 142 Berkeley St Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617 424-6711 Hours: Mon-Wed: 11:30am-12pm Thur 11am-1am Fri 11:30am-2am Sat 5pm-2am Sun 11am-12am Cuisine: American (new) Dining options: Group Friendly, Non-smoking, Casual Neighborhood: Back Bay Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$ Comment: Great casual bar/restaurant atmosphere. Good variety of seafood and unique American dishes. Noted for fried chicken, beef tenderloin and seafood. Bleacher Bar 82A Lansdowne St. Boston, MA 617-262-2424 http://www.bleacherbarboston.com/home Hours: Mon - Wed 11:00am - 1:00am Thu - Sat 11:00am - 2:00am Sun 11:00am - 1:00am Cuisine: Sports Bar Dining Options: Disabled Accessible, Group Friendly, Non-Smoking Neighborhood: Fenway Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$ Comment: Fenway Park bar under the bleachers at Fenway (also Buffalo Bills Backers bar during football season) Boston Chops 1375 Washington St Boston, MA 02118 Phone number (617) 227-5011 Hours: Mon-Sat 4pm-1am Sun 10am-1am Cuisine: Steakhouse Dining options: Dressy attire, Good for groups Neighborhood: South End Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$$ Comment: Located in the heart of Boston’s historic South End, Boston Chops is an urban steak bistro. Under soaring 20-foot ceilings, guests may enjoy a selection from the raw bar or our menu of rarely celebrated delicacies. More expensive but for people who like eating steak this has a reputation for being one of the best in the city. Casa Romero 30 Gloucester Street Boston MA 02115 (Side Entrance) Phone: 617-536-4341 Hours: Mon - Thur : 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Fri : 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sat : 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sun : 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cuisine: Mexican Dining: Casual, Good for groups Neighborhood: Back Bay Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$ Comment: Authentic Mexican cuisine tucked away in an alley off Gloucester Street. Just around the corner from the convention it’s a great spot for sangria and margaritas – a lively spot with great food. Cask ‘n Flagon 62 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215 781-443-9000 http://www.casknflagon.com/ Hours: Mon - Wed 11:00am - 1:00am Thu - Sat 11:00am - 2:00am Sun 11:00am - 1:00am Cuisine: Sports Bar Dining Options: Disabled Accessible, Group Friendly, Non-Smoking Neighborhood: Fenway Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$ Comment: Famous Fenway Park bar outside of Green Monster; outdoor seating Catalyst 300 Technology Sq Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: 617-576-3000 Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-2:30pm, 5-10pm, bar until midnight Fri 11am-2:30pm, 5-11pm, bar until 1am Sat 5-11pm, bar until 1am Sun 11am-2:30pm, 5-10pm Cuisine: American (New) Dining Options: Bar Dining, Group Friendly, Outdoor Seating Neighborhood: Kendall/MIT Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$$ Comment: Cocktail and beer selection are both strong, and both apps (from chicken liver mousse to wings) and entrees (rabbit, burgers, usually multiple fish options) have always been tasty. There’s almost always something bold for someone daring to try, but have easy to please dishes for more mainstream diners, too. Chicken Lou’s Inc 50 Forsyth St, Boston, MA 02115 Phone:(617) 859-7017 Menu: menupages.com Hours: Mon-Thur 6:30am -9pm Fri 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sun Closed Cuisine: Fast food, sandwiches Dining options: Group Friendly, Non-smoking, Casual, good for kids Neighborhood: Back Bay Take Reservation: No Takes Credit Cards: Yes Cost: $ Comment: “I love this place, people over there give me energy and they are so friendly”. "Ask for a Spicy Lou with honey mustard and onion rings on the sandwich". China Pearl 9 Tyler Street (between Beach Str& Kneeland St) Boston, MA 02111 Tel: (617) 426-4338 http://chinapearlboston.net/ Hours: Mon - Fri 11:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Thu 5:00pm -10:00pm Fri - Thu 5:00pm -11:00pm Sat 5:30pm -11:00pm Sun 11:30am -5:30pm Cuisine: Chinese (Dim Sum) Dining Options: Disabled Accessible, Group Friendly, Non-Smoking Neighborhood: Chinatown Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$ Comment: Popular Chinatown dim sum restaurant Clio 370 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215 Phone: 617-536-7200 Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm Sun Closed Cuisine: American (New), Seafood, French Dining Options: Group Friendly, Trendy, Dressy Neighborhood: Back Bay Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$$$ Comment: Nice food and great ambience. The sushi bar – Uni Sashimi Bar – next to it is also fantastic. Craigie On Main 853 Main St Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: 617-497-5511 Hours: Mon-Sun 5:30pm-12am Cuisine: American (New), French Dining Options: Group Friendly, Trendy Neighborhood: Kendall/MIT Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$$$ Comment: Chef Tony Maws uses local, seasonal and sustainably sourced ingredients. Davio’s 75 Arlington St Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-357-4810 Hours: Mon-Tue 11:30am-10pm Wed-Fri 11:30am-11pm Sat 5pm-11pm Sun 5pm-10pm Cuisine: Italian, Steakhouses Dining Options: Bar Dining, Disabled Accessible, Group Friendly, Non-Smoking, Dressy Attire Neighborhood: Back Bay Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$$ Comment: Fine Italian food with open kitchen layout. The Daily Catch 323 Hanover St Boston, MA 02113 Phone: 617-523-8567 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm Cuisine: Italian, Seafood Dining Options: Disabled Accessible, Non-Smoking Neighborhood: South End Take Reservation: No Cost: $$ Comment: This small restaurant in South End does not take reservation. Expect to see a long line during lunch and dinner time, but the food is worth the wait. The black pasta is a signature dish but everything there is great. Durgin Park 340 Faneuil Hall Market Pl Boston, MA 02109 Phone: (617) 227-2038 Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am – 9pm Fri, Sat 1:30am-10pm Sun 11:30am – 9pm Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouses, American (Traditional) Dining Options: Good for Groups; Communal Seating Neighborhood: Faneuil Hall Take Reservation: Yes Takes Credit Cards: Yes Cost: $$ Comment: Get the Pot Roast or steamed lobster, Boston Baked Beans and Indian Pudding. “Service is aggressive without being rude, family style seating can yield loads of entertainment, the seafood is terrific, the soup is still on point and the atmosphere unpretentious...just a great place for a casual meal.” Five Horses Tavern South End 535 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02118 Phone: 617 936-3930 Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-12pm Sat-Sun 10am-12pm Cuisine: American (new) Dining options: Good for Groups, Bar Dining, Casual Neighborhood: South End Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$ Comment: Casual dining with a diverse menu that includes seafood, southern food, pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts. Has a great beer and drink menu as well. Kentucky Fried Cornish Game Hen, pork belly tacos, and cast iron corn bread are must haves. Flour Bakery + Cafe 131 Claredon St Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-437-7700 http://www.flourbakery.com/ Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-8:00pm Sat 8:00am-6:00pm Sun 9:00am-5:00pm Cuisine: Coffee & tea, bakeries, sandwiches Dining Options: Counter, self-seating Neighborhood: Back Bay (locations also in South End and Central Square) Take Reservation: No Cost: $$ Comment: Joanne Chang’s bakery is well-known for its famous sticky buns that beat Bobby Flay on Food Network’s Throwdown. In addition to her mouthwatering baked goods, savory breakfast and lunch items are just as delicious! Giacomo’s Ristorante 355 Hanover St Boston, MA 02113 Phone: 617-523-9026 Hours: Mon-Thur 4:30pm-10pm Fri-Sat 4:30pm-10:30pm Sun 4pm-9:30pm Cuisine: Italian Dining Options: Non-Smoking, Family Style Neighborhood: North End Take Reservation: No Cost: $$ Comment: The homemade giacomo sauce is worth the hour-long wait. Does not take reservation and expect to see a very long line during dinner time. Island Creek Oyster Bar 500 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215 Phone: 617-532-5300 Hours: Mon-Thur 4pm-11pm Fri-Sat 4pm-11:30pm Sun 10:30am-11pm Cuisine: Seafood Dining Options: Good for Groups, Bar dining, Casual, Trendy Neighborhood: Fenway Take Reservation: Yes Cost: $$$ Comment: Great seafood, especially oysters. The lobster roe noodles and lobster roll are a must try. jm Curley 21 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 Phone: 617-338-5333 Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am Sat 5pm-2am Sun 5pm-12am Cuisine: American (New) Dining Options: Bar, Bar Dining, Bar Lounge, Non-Smoking Neighborhood: Downtown Take Reservation: No Cost: $$ Comment: Fantastic food with casual ambience. KO Pies at the Shipyard 256 Marginal St Bldg 16 Boston, MA 02128 b/t Jeffries St & Pearl Pl Blue Maverick Station Phone number (617) 418-5234 Hours: Mon-Tues Closed Wed – Sun 11am- 10pm Cuisine: Dining Options: Out-door seating/ casual indoor counter service No waiter service Neighborhood: East Boston Take Reservation: No Accepts Credit Cards Yes Cost: $$ Comment: Tucked away in the shipyard but that means ample parking and amazing views of the water and the skyline, bring your camera. Excellent food @ a small casual hole-in-the-wall type atmosphere. If you really want some simple Australian food with beer, this place is your best choice. Legal Harborside 270 Northern Avenue Liberty Wharf Boston, MA 02210 617-477-2900 https://www.legalseafoods.com/restaurants/boston-legal-harborside