Boston, Massachusetts is a foodie’s paradise – especially if you love seafood! I was so excited to try all of the Boston staples on my trip to this amazing city. Of course, I had to create a list of must-try food items and great Boston restaurants and I want to share it with you. I hope you enjoy my guide on what and where to eat in Boston!
WHAT TO EAT
Lobster Roll: An absolute must.
Lobster Chowder: Another staple. Try Boston Chowda Co. in Faneuil Hall.
Oysters: So many oyster spots to choose from (see below).
Other seafood: Any and all.
Boston Cream Pie: Try the original and Omni Parker House!
Italian food: So many delicious options in the North End – Boston’s oldest residential area with an amazing Italian-American community.
Cannoli: Get your fix at Mike’s Pastry – home of the cannoli!
WHERE TO EAT
There are endless amazing places and areas to eat in Boston. Some of my favourites are the fabulous seafood restaurants, Faneuil Hall, the iconic Cheers restaurant, Italian restaurants in the North End, and Chinatown.
Breakfast:
The Friendly Toast, Au Bon Pain, Tatte Cafe, Blackbird Doughnuts, Mike & Patty’s
Lunch/Dinner:
Cheers, Faneuil Hall, Boston Chowda Co., Luke’s Lobster, Pauli’s, Gourmet Dumpling House, Gene’s Cafe, Beehive
Seafood:
Select Oyster Bar, Union Oyster House, Neptune Oyster, James Hook, Row 34, Legal Harborside, B&G Oysters
North End/Italian:
Giacomo’s, The Daily Catch, La Famiglia, Regina Pizzeria, Theo’s, Carmelina’s
Irish Pubs:
Green Dragon Tavern , JJ Foleys, McGreevy’s, The Black Rose, Mr Dooley’s
Rooftops:
Rooftop at Revere Hotel, Lookout Rooftop
Cocktails:
Wink & Nod, Drink, The Hawthorne, ArtScience
Dessert:
Omni Parker House, Mike’s Pastry, Shing Pastry, Bao Bao Bakery, Corner Cafe
I hope you enjoyed my guide on what and where to eat in Boston!
To read my blog post, “A Perfect Long Weekend in Boston,” click here.
To read my blog post, “A Self-Guided Tour of the Boston Freedom Trail,” click here.
To read my blog post, “Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Boston,” click here.
