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A Boston Local’s Favorite Restaurants

Updated May 29, 2025
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As a Boston local, I love trying out Boston restaurants and exploring the city’s vibrant foodie scene. You’ll find everything from incredible seafood to ramen, flavorful Mediterranean dishes, and more. But this can make deciding where to make reservations hard.  In this guide, I’ll take you through my favorite restaurants in Boston. These restaurants span a variety of cuisines, costs, and areas throughout Boston. 

36 Best Boston Restaurants Neptune Oyster 🍽️ Seafood | $$$ | Website | 📍 Google Maps | 📞 (617) 742-3474 Calamari roll with fries Neptune Oyster is a small, cozy restaurant located in the North End, a charming neighborhood in Boston. Tourists and locals alike line up and wait outside this Italian-inspired oyster bar.&nbs...

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