Toro

paella in a metal pan with black mussels and shrimp

Recognized as Boston’s best tapas restaurant Toro has been pushing paella and cava for well past a decade. While the tapas are delicious, the more accurate accolade would be most popular. That is because its small space, combined with a … Continue reading

Fuji

tuna sushi with scallions and white sauce on black plate

Another neighborhood sushi favorite. Fuji at Ink Block is the 10th restaurant to open from the Fuji Group. Nestled in the Ink Block, a new destination in the South End know for its glitzy new apartments, and a string of … Continue reading

Bar Mezzana

red cocktail with orange slice next to a white plate bread stick

Situated in the newly developed Ink Block section of the South End you will find one of favorite restaurants. Bar Mezzana seems to do it all with perfection. Perhaps that is because it is helmed by industry power couple Colin … Continue reading

Boston Chops

steak on top of green asparagus and a cream puree on a white plate

When you are craving a fine steak but not the cookie cutter corporate atmosphere, Boston Chops is the go to in the South End. This celebrated steakhouse has the rich facade of an old bank, which formerly occupied the space. … Continue reading

Coppa

7 white plates with foods like 2 pizzas pasta salmon and an espresso

James Beard Award winning Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette wanted to create an Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and an inventive menu featuring small plates. They succeeded in a big way. Coppa is the neighborhood (and Boston) favorite. … Continue reading

The Buttery

brown board with pizza of prosecution and arugula

This is the quintessential neighborhood cafe on the most picturesque corner of the South End. The Buttery was started by two South End residents who loved their neighborhood so much they wanted to ensure everyone could find that great cup … Continue reading

Barcelona Wine Bar

Wood table with food fish grilled lemons and yellow dish

If tapas in Spain is your idea of an amazing dinner, then you will find Barcelona Wine Bar is a great alternative located only a few minutes walk from our hotel. Since its debut a couple years ago, Barcelona has … Continue reading

B&G Oysters

Blue background with oysters on ice

B&G Oysters is the undisputed champion of seafood, helmed by Boston’s beloved Barbara Lynch who owns a handful of the city’s top, most popular restaurants. B&G has the neighborhood vibe, even though you often find it packed with people who … Continue reading

SRV

white wall with grey painting of lion

One of our favorite takes on Italian is a short stroll from Clarendon Square. The initials SRV stand for the Serene Republic of Venice. The Bacaro, Venetian style wine bar, has an inviting menu with plenty of recognizable Italian favorites … Continue reading

Aquitaine

parisan style bar with white globe lights and colorful bottles

Coming off a recent renovation this modern Parisian style bistro, has been a neighborhood staple for years. Take a stroll down Tremont Street also know as restaurant row, because the South End is the premier restaurant district in downtown Boston. … Continue reading