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meats, savory dishes with dark Meritage $$$ Gourmet Dumpling House $
mushrooms and caramelized New American Map 2 E4 Chinese Map 1 C5
onions, and Ligurian-style seafood 70 Rowes Wharf, 02110 52 Beach St, 02111
dressed with capers and lemon. Tel (617) 439-3995 Tel (617) 338-6223
A superb destination for wine Simple Chinatown eatery that
Trade $$ lovers. The varied menu features tempts with authentic hand-
New American Map 2 E4 sug gested wine pairings for each made dumplings and other
540 Atlantic Ave, 02210 dish. Rich desserts and fine Chinese comfort food such as
Tel (617) 451-1234 cheeses matched to ports and spicy fish Szechuan, eel noodles,
Breezy after-work hot spot Sauternes provide a great finish. and herbal squid and oxtail soup.
serving Mediterranean-inspired
bites, flat breads, craft beers, and My Thai Vegan Cafe $
designer cocktails. Huge win- DK Choice Vegan Map 1 C5
dows look out onto the Kennedy Prezza $$$ 3 Beach St, 02111
Greenway. The bar is popular. Italian Map 2 E2 Tel (617) 451-2395
24 Fleet St, 02113 Casual Asian eatery specializing in
Yankee Lobster Company $$ Tel (617) 227-1577 vegetarian and vegan dishes such
Seafood The menu here is based on the as curry rice noodles with bean
300 Northern Ave, 02210 cuisine of Abruzzo, in Italy, sprouts, ginger tofu, and mango
Tel (617) 345-9799 with handmade pastas and fried rice. Many of the meatless
Simple seafood eatery close meat and fish dishes cooked options on the lengthy menu
to the waterfront. Popular patio on a wood-burning grill. The feature imitation proteins.
area provides a breezy setting extensive wine list has the Friendly staff. No alcohol.
to enjoy steamed lobster, fish perfect pairings for the hearty
and chips, and clam chowder. Tuscan fare and the desserts Pho Pasteur $
are deliciously decadent. Vietnamese Map 1 C5
Bricco $$$ 682 Washington St, 02111
Italian Map 2 D2 Tel (617) 482-7467
241 Hanover St, 02113 Scopa $$$ Popular restaurant serving steam-
Tel (617) 248-6800 Italian Map 2 E2 ing bowls of pho (Vietnamese
Stylish trattoria that is a great 319 Hanover St, 02113 noodle soup) and other pan-
spot for socializing over Abruzzo- Tel (857) 317-2871 Asian treats such as wontons,
style pastas or inventive dishes Maybe the best handmade fried rice, and seafood dishes.
such as steamed mussels with pasta in the North End, along No alcohol.
smoked red pepper and braised with classic starters, boldly
broccoli rabe. Window tables roasted meats, and four Chau Chow City $$
afford colorful North End views. gourmet pizza options. Chinese Map 4 F2
83 Essex St, 02111
Carmen $$$ Tel (617) 338-8158
Italian Map 2 E2 Modern Hong Kong seafood
33 North Sq, 02113 Chinatown and the dishes, such as scallops with green
Tel (617) 742-6421 Theater District beans and macadamia nuts, top
Cozy eatery specializing in the menu on the lower two floors.
small plates – such as mussels Dong Khanh $ A third level serves dim sum. The
and cheeses – with great wine Vietnamese Map 1 C5 shrimp dumplings are renowned.
pairings. Fine pastas with classic 81 Harrison Ave, 02111
sauces are also available. Close Tel (617) 426-9410 East Ocean City $$
quarters and seating below A favorite among Boston’s Chinese Map 4 E2
street level make for a romantic Vietnamese residents, this 27 Beach St, 02111
atmosphere. homey market bistro offers Tel (617) 542-2504
light noodle soups and classic Legendary spot where seafood is
Legal Harborside $$$ dishes such as chopped salads, taken from tanks in front of diners
Seafood lemongrass chicken, and mixed and cooked immediately. Friendly
270 Northern Ave, 02210 seafood plates. Good vegetarian servers help in choosing from the
Tel (617) 477-2900 choices. No alcohol. wide-ranging menu.
Legendary local chain serving
fresh fish in a waterfront, fine-
dining setting. Their clam chowder
is unrivaled and the raw clams
and oysters are impeccable.
Menton $$$
French/Italian Map 2 E5
354 Congress St, 02210
Tel (617) 737-0099
The crown jewel of celebrity chef
Barbara Lynch's fleet of Boston
eateries. Pricey set menus are
executed by an expert culinary
team. Knowledgeable servers
explain the menu’s many
intricacies and guide patrons
through the impressive wine list. Casual dining area with an open kitchen at Sportello (see opposite), in Fort Point
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