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Stephanie's On Newbury
People-watching becomes an art form in this posh section of the city. Soak up the sun and do a different kind of window shopping while you munch at Stephanie's on Newbury Street.
Cask 'n' Flagon
If you can't get your hands on a ticket for inside the park, dining beside it may be the next best thing.
Sonsie
See and be seen at Newbury Street eatery Sonsie, which opens the facade of the restaurant to let in the warm breezes, blurring the lines between your seat and the street.
Wagamama
Slurp noodles in the sun among the bustling Faneuil Hall Marketplace at UK transplant Wagamama.
Vox Populi
The voices of patrons spill out onto the street at this American bistro. And what better name for an eatery brimming with the sounds of its diners than Vox Populi, which means "voice of the people" in
Eastern Standard Kitchen
"Stake out a place in the shade at Eastern Standard while sipping on one of their uber-creative cocktails.... comfortably chow down on items such as foie gras, herb risotto, and roasted beet salad."
Boston Beer Works
With nearly 15 house-made brews on tap to choose from at Boston Beer Works, the patio at the Canal Street location offers the perfect excuse to sit outside and try them all.
East Coast Grill
This year, East Coast Grill celebrates its 25th anniversary. There is nothing subtle about its success, predicated on internal-organ-scorching hot sauces, smoke and flames, hunks of meat, and creature
OM Restaurant
Eat in a zen-like oasis at Om Restaurant and Lounge in Harvard Square and feast on its Asian-inspired new American cuisine.
Via Matta
If you're craving Italian served outside, but want to avoid the North End crowds, why not try Via Matta at the Park Plaza.
The Friendly Toast
Stick to breakfast, which is offered all day, at this retro-outfitted spot. There are a variety of egg dishes -- we recommend Ole Miss -- or you can make your own. But watch out for the weekend wait.
The Enormous Room
Cash-only American restaurant serving dinner nightly until 11. The lighting is dim and the menu is small, but stick with the ever-changing "enormous plate," which also comes in a vegetarian variety.
East by Northeast
(Chef Phillip) Tang’s food is carefully crafted, well thought out, with a handmade aesthetic and an artful sensibility. No comparisons necessary.
Lord Hobo
Maybe we can just call this “the place with the awesome beer that used to be the B-Side.’’ I can get behind 40 draft selections and 40-plus bottles.
Precinct
Take in the sights and sounds of Union Square while nibbling on menu items such as fried jumbo shrimp, seafood risotto, or wild mushroom pizza.
The Savant Project
Flex your nerdy side (savant means scholar in French) at this Mission Hill eatery.
Jose's Mexican Restaurant
Tex-Mex with generous portions. Try the guacamole and chips, and the barbecue shrimp is a standout entrée. If you like margaritas, Jose's are famous, but be careful of their large size and potency.
Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Pub food with a nearby location in Harvard Square. Most dishes are under $15. Try the calamari, Shepherd's pie, and the popular hamburgers. Plus there's weekly trivia nights and live music.
dbar
It's a tough call. If you stay inside, you'll be cozy in the main dining room, where handsome waiters (we didn't spy a single waitress) shuttle trays of cocktails and light fixtures turn rainbow color
Fish Market Sushi Bar
Fish Market rivals Oishii in Chestnut Hill for being the smallest sushi bar in the Boston area. It clocks in at a grand 19 seats.
Barlow's
Barlow’s opened in December on A Street in Fort Point, where old brick warehouse buildings invite start-ups and artists to set up shop.
The Fireplace
Munch amidst the bustling atmosphere of Washington Square at this Brookline eatery and take your meal to the streets in The Fireplace's outdoor patio dining section.
Picco
If it's pizza and ice cream you crave, look no further than the Pizza and Ice Cream Company, or Picco for short.
Ristorante Fiore
Dine under the stars atop Ristorante Fiore's roofdeck seating area and look out on the hustle and bustle of the North End down below.
Benevento's
Globe review: "Appetizers and pizzas are the strong points here....Sauteed calamari is skillfully tender, its sea taste mingling with Chablis in a luscious, spicy marinara. Mussels too are tender..."
Rendezvous
Mediterranean on Mass Ave. with a relaxed atmosphere. Simple, tasty dishes with a $38 three-course prix fixe menu on Sundays.
Mick Morgan's
Irish pub with a lot of American fare. If you decide on going the Irish food route, try the chicken and potato soup, shepherd's pie, and fish and chips. Fine service with usually a good-sized crowd.
Addis Red Sea
Fine Ethiopian cuisine in the People's Republic. Try the ayib begomen or ye-mister salata to start, and follow that with slow-simmered doro wot or tender yegeb alcha lamb.
Fasika
Fasika is split between the quieter restaurant and louder bar. Injera (flatbread) is given, instead of silverware, to scoop up the Ethiopian cuisine. Try the ayeb be-gomen, kifto, and baklava.
Eat At Jumbo's
College-student food of epic proportions with some vegetarian and healthier options. Try the garlic knots, maple BBQ wings, zesty chicken tenders, and little Italy sandwich.
All Star Sandwich Bar
A self-dubbed "sandwich hall of fame," this cash-only deli is the place to be. Except for Sundays, when it's closed. Try the BLT, Monte Cristo, bluefish po-boy, and Texas Reuben.
Sofra Bakery & Cafe
20-seat place with Turkish, Lebanese, and Greek fare. Try the flatbreads, Turkish breakfast, and umm-ali. The tea and coffee are also excellent, but the service can be slow and weekends are busy.
Rocca
Devra First: Former "Top Chef" contestant Tiffani Faison has revitalized Rocca with bright flavors and dishes that satisfy and surprise. http://b.globe.com/9d6swR
Bombay Club
Bombay Club is haunted. Unfortunately for the Indian restaurant, which opened at the end of December, its space is inhabited by the ghost of Pho Republique.
El Pelon Taqueria
This is the kind of big, big-flavored, low-priced food that makes El Pelon a natural in this college neighborhood. Victory is theirs, and ours.
EVOO
Before Rachael Ray made the term ubiquitous, there was EVOO. The Somerville restaurant’s name stood for “extra virgin olive oil,’’ as we all now know.
Trina's Starlite Lounge
At this hipster restaurant and bar, hot dogs are a focus of the menu. They’re available griddled, as corn dogs, and topped with chili and cheese. But where chef Suzi Maitland really gets creative is t
Aka Bistro
From Devra First's review: "Many of the French dishes are very good. Some are excellent. But it’s the sashimi that’s really transcendent."
Punjab Palace
You could eat just the warm and puffy nan with condiments and be satisfied. But if you eat on, try the vegetable pakora, lentil soup, chicken korma, tandoori shrimp, baingan bhartha, and goat curry.
UpStairs on the Square
Try the tasting menus at this Harvard Square establishment, which also come with optional wine pairings. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.
Muqueca Restaurant
Seafood reigns supreme at this Brazilian restaurant, but there aren't many vegetarian options. Try the fish soup, shrimp sautee, seafood pie, and moqueca. Definitely stay for the delicious desserts.
Ariana Restaurant
Newly-opened Afghan restaurant with a warm atmosphere. All food is under $20. Try the mantu, shish kabob, dopiaza, kofta challow for entrees. The bucklawa and sheerehk are delicious dessert options.
T W Food
Inventive food with local ingredients. Try the crème brulee of foie gras and the scotch and cigars for dessert. $39 3-course prix fixe menu Sun.-Thur. and $59 6-course grand tasting menu Wed.-Mon.
Salts Restaurant
Having a dinner for two? Order the whole, roasted, boneless duck, the restaurant's signature dish, which is carved at tableside and served with seasonal sides.
Garden at the Cellar
Harvard Square hotspot for the under-25 crowd. Try the tomato soup and grilled cheese, roasted mushroom flatbread, steak frites, sweet garlic spinach, and rosemary-truffle fries.
Topacio
All food is made-to-order at this South-American spot. The service is casual, so don't arrive in a rush. Try the sopa de mariscos, carna a la vinagreta, chicken tacos, and cashew agua fresca.
Coast Café
A tiny, mostly takeout soul food spot. Try the fried thigh plate, fried catfish plate, Grandma's mean meatloaf plate, mac and cheese, black-eyed peas, collard greens, and sweet potato pie.
Deuxave
Devra First suggests: Duck confit, lobster with gnocchi, onion soup, New York strip, duck breast, cheesecake, warm apple cider soup.
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