Restaurants in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of restaurants in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Half-off Sandwiches after 10pm

Half-off Sandwiches after 10pm

Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Half-price after dark

Elaine Woo

Elaine Woo One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 11:30 AM

Back Bay • $$

Jazz brunch cabaret

Rebecca Black Concert Pre-Party

Rebecca Black Concert Pre-Party One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 4:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Fan-fueled concert warm-up

Charli XCX Concert Pre-Party

Charli XCX Concert Pre-Party One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 4:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Pop fan fuel-up

Thursday Jazz Dinners

Thursday Jazz Dinners

Thu, Sep 24 · 7:00 PM

South Boston • $$

Supper club jazz

$layyyter Concert Pre-Party

$layyyter Concert Pre-Party One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 4:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Pre-concert drinks & bites

Andy Lantz & Frankie Campofelice – Lush Life

Andy Lantz & Frankie Campofelice – Lush Life One-time only

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Jazz cabaret dinner show

Kathy Griffin Comedy Show Pre-Party

Kathy Griffin Comedy Show Pre-Party One-time only

Sat, Oct 3 · 4:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Pre-show drinks & deals

Weekend Brunch

Weekend Brunch

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM

Back Bay • $$

Brunch & morning cocktails

Monsta X Concert Pre-Party

Monsta X Concert Pre-Party One-time only

Thu, Oct 8 · 4:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

K-pop fan pre-game

Not everyone knows about these

Sexy Chinese Nightlife Restaurant: Mr. H

Sexy Chinese Nightlife Restaurant: Mr. H

Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM

D Street / West Broadway • $$$

Late-night Shanghai lounge

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM

Prospect Hill • $$

Cozy Italian-American bar

Temple Records: Vinyl Listening Bar & Sushi Speakseasy

Temple Records: Vinyl Listening Bar & Sushi Speakseasy

Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM

Downtown • $$

Vinyl, sushi & craft cocktails

BOTTOMLESS STEAK FRITES

BOTTOMLESS STEAK FRITES

Sun, Sep 20 · 4:00 PM

East Cambridge • $$

Endless steak dinner

Bottomless Steak Frites at Batifol

Bottomless Steak Frites at Batifol

Sun, Sep 20 · 4:00 PM

East Cambridge • $$

French bistro feast

$5 Tapas at Tasca

$5 Tapas at Tasca

Mon, Sep 21 · 4:00 PM

Brighton • $$

Energetic spanish tapas joint

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Frequently asked questions

How are these restaurants in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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