'Clam chowdah' and 'Dunkies'? No. These are not the only aspects of Boston that taste good. Having grown up in the Boston area, my family and I have attended lots of restaurants in the city with great food and atmosphere. Here are eight of my favorites (in no particular order).
1. Grotto
Location: 37 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02114
Entree to Order: Chicken Parmigiano
Atmosphere: Small restaurant, dim lighting and italian cuisine. Great for date night or dinner before a show.
2. Boston Chops
Location: 1375 Washington Street, Boston MA
Entree to Order: 14 oz. Prime NY Strip
Atmosphere: Hip and younger crowd, modern atmosphere. Great for a family night out, and definitely enjoy the bottomless fries with your entree.
3. Nico
Location: 417 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Entree to Order: Spaghetti Con Polpetta
Atmosphere: Small restaurant in the North End, a hidden gem amongst plenty of tourist spots.
4. Abe & Louie's
Location: 793 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Entree to Order: Aged Prime NY Sirloin
Atmosphere: Bigger steakhouse, a pricy choice but worth the money. Steaks are all amazing, and delicious popovers are served to start.
5. Paramount
Location: 44 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Entree to Order: Made-To-Order Omelette
Atmosphere: Best for breakfast or lunch, a busy and upbeat atmosphere. Food is cooked right in front of you.
6. Red Lantern
Location: 39 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116
Entree to Order: Tik Tok Chicken
Atmosphere: Very young and hip atmosphere, with loud music and a late night scene. Great spot for drinks and dinner with friends.
7. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Location: 45 School Street Near the Omni Parker House Hotel, Old City Hall, Old City Hall, Boston, MA 02108
Entree to Order: New York Strip
Atmosphere: Very expensive, but great for special occasions. Steaks are cooked and served on very hot plates, and sides and desserts are delicious.
8. Rustic Kitchen
Location: 210 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116
Entree to Order: Baked Rigatoni
Atmosphere: Perfect location for before a show, food is great and staff is pleasant.
**Personal preferences were listed for entree choices. Clearly, I enjoy a nice NY strip.





















