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- AAlycevipGreater Boston •13 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA terrific meal in a beautiful room. It was vibrant but not loud with locals and visitors enjoying their meals. The venue is a must anytime of year but especially during the holiday season. I usually have the filet but opted for a shared Niçoise salad and and the salmon. It was perfectly prepared. Our waiter was very helpful and efficient. I will be back again soon.More infoAbe & Louie’s - BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Back Bay•4.8
- NNicolasvipGreensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoStill the best cuisine experience in Boston! Definitely beyond the usual Greek food served in most restaurants- the quality of the product and the cooking are simply fantastic!More infoKrasiPrice: Expensive• Greek• Back Bay•4.8
- AAllievipGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWent for a team holiday dinner! Amazing food and staff was very accommodating with allergies and educated on wine recommendations!More infoTerra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay•4.2
- YYvonneGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had an excellent meal . Our server was amazing, we were celebrating my husband’s birthday so she brought him out a fantastic crème brûlée with a candle. Would recommend Atlantic FishMore infoAtlantic FishPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Back Bay•4.7
- EEthanAsheville / Western North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMy wife and I booked a reservation for our honeymoon and while we arrived a bit early we were sat right away. Unfortunately the first table we were sat at had a wobble, but the staff immediately set to address it and once it was determined that it was not immediately fixable, we were moved to a more comfortable place. Our server was incredible, charismatic, and knowledgeable about the food, wine, and the area. We opted for the tasting menu because we’ve been fans of Gordon Ramsey’s shows for years, and each course was delicious. We never felt rushed, yet whenever we were about to finish a course, our server was ready to pour the next glass of wine, and the respective dish came out shortly after. Thank you to our server and the kitchen staff for a wonderful experience, we left full, tipsy, and very happy!More infoRamsays Kitchen - BostonPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Back Bay•4.4
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Overlooking the Charles River, Back Bay is a vibrant blend of Boston's old and new. Defined by Boston Commons on the east and Fenway on the west, the neighborhood is a thriving business center, bustling shopping venue and popular sightseeing area. Historic Copley Square sits at the center, surrounded by some tempting eateries. Although Boston may be best known for its seafood, Back Bay restaurants dish up plenty of delicious food besides steaming bowls of clam chowder. Active by day and night, Back Bay eateries include sidewalk cafes, Italian trattorias, coffee bars and upscale bistros serving cuisine from all over the world. Innovative chefs use fresh ingredients and farm-to-table fare to add a sophisticated twist to classic comfort food.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Back Bay include Eva, Bistro du Midi and Select Oyster Bar
Child friendly restaurants in Back Bay include FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar, La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston and Legal Sea Foods - Copley Place
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