The EAT List aims to help you navigate Boston's dining landscape.
Food & Drink
Everything you need to know about the hottest places to eat and coolest places to drink in Boston
The 11 best new restaurants in Boston
As you look around Boston's restaurant scene these days, you'll find that there are quite a few new faces that have joined the party since the pandemic. While...
The 31 best bars in Boston
July 2021: With ample practice over the last year or so, a lot of us have become expert drinkers—and there’s no better place to show off our new...
The best restaurants for outdoor dining in Boston
We’ve got your sun-drenched socializing needs covered.
The 14 best waterfront restaurants in Boston
Boston loves its seafood and the waters from which it comes, so it's no surprise that waterfront dining is always in-demand. You may already frequent our...
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Boston equals seafood
Boston restaurants have spent decades prioritizing the fruits of the sea
The best lobster rolls in Boston
A fresh lobster roll is a perfect treat for lobster lovers
The best lobster spots in Boston
Boston chefs have come up with cool, tasty ways to prepare the crustacean
The best oyster bars in Boston
Sometimes you just want some cold, fresh oysters and a nice glass of wine
The best oyster happy hours in Boston
Fresh local bivalves taste even sweeter when the price is lower
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Taste the world with these cuisines
The best Chinese restaurants in Boston
Top-notch options for delicate noodles, flavorful dim sum and diverse regional fare
Boston's best Japanese restaurants
Where should one go to dive a little deeper into Japanese cuisine?
Top-notch options for delicate noodles, flavorful dim sum and diverse regional fare
The best Chinese restaurants in Boston
Top-notch options for delicate noodles, flavorful dim sum and diverse regional fare
Boston's best Japanese restaurants
Where should one go to dive a little deeper into Japanese cuisine?
The best Korean restaurants in Boston
There are some great options when you’re craving bibimbap, galbi or Korean BBQ
The best ramen restaurants in Boston
Even if it's warm out, there's something nourishing about a steaming bowl of ramen
The best Mexican restaurants in Boston
These standouts that have changed locals’ perceptions of Mexican cuisine
Keep it light and plant-based
The best vegetarian restaurants in Boston
Boston is one of the most vegetarian-friendly cities in all of America
The best vegan restaurants in Boston
Vegans are no longer underserved in the Boston area
The best sushi restaurants in Boston
From tiny takeout joints to high-end, expense account destinations
The best Indian restaurants in Boston
Whenever you need a quick take-out or a dose of spice, here's where to go
Keep tabs on the local booze scene
Boston’s top breweries are offering delivery and beer to-go
Given the current conditions, times are tough for Boston’s craft beer scene, as local beer lovers are currently prohibited from visiting their favorite...
The best breweries and taprooms in Boston
You can sample a wide range of beers and share insight with fellow beer afficionados at the best craft beer bars in Boston, but there's something about getting...
Given the current conditions, times are tough for Boston’s craft beer scene, as local beer lovers are currently prohibited from visiting their favorite...
Boston’s top breweries are offering delivery and beer to-go
Given the current conditions, times are tough for Boston’s craft beer scene, as local beer lovers are currently prohibited from visiting their favorite...
The best breweries and taprooms in Boston
You can sample a wide range of beers and share insight with fellow beer afficionados at the best craft beer bars in Boston, but there's something about getting...
The 24 best bars in Boston
Boston's local watering holes have never had it so tough, which is why it's worth celebrating the best of the best.
The best cocktail bars in Boston
While Boston may be better known for its classic dive bars, legendary Irish pubs, and lively sports bars, the number of cocktail-driven bars is on the rise....
The oldest bars in Boston
It’s not surprising that one of the America’s oldest settlements boasts some of the country’s oldest bars. A handful of Boston’s historic taverns played host...
The best coffee and baked goods
The best coffee shops in Boston to try right now
As the weather gets warmer, Bostonians continue to consume copious amounts of fine coffee; many simply switch from hot to iced. Fortunately, however you like...
The best bakeries in Boston
It’s hard to beat the flavor and texture of a warm loaf of bread fresh from the oven. You’ll find excellent baguettes, challah, Irish soda bread, and...
As the weather gets warmer, Bostonians continue to consume copious amounts of fine coffee; many simply switch from hot to iced. Fortunately, however you like...
The best coffee shops in Boston to try right now
As the weather gets warmer, Bostonians continue to consume copious amounts of fine coffee; many simply switch from hot to iced. Fortunately, however you like...
The best bakeries in Boston
It’s hard to beat the flavor and texture of a warm loaf of bread fresh from the oven. You’ll find excellent baguettes, challah, Irish soda bread, and...
The best donuts in Boston to try right now
Get your morning sugar fix at one of these superior donut purveyors. Boston's best donuts can be found at old-school mom-and-pops, trendy bakeries, and even...
The best bagels in Boston
Dense and chewy, with a slightly crispy exterior, the best bagels in Boston are satisfying in both texture and flavor. After choosing a variety—maybe a classic...
The best places for pie in Boston
You’ll find Boston’s best pies served up in style at diners, coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants. Some are new school, with creative fillings and balanced...