Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near South End, Boston

Stephanie H. • February 5, 2015Love this place, opened Dec. '14. Great bar scene/drinks (get Alex the bartender to make you something!) and delicious tapas. Try the squid ink fideos (but not on a 1st date), spicy eggplant!

Anthony P. • December 27, 2017Excellent for dates. Cash only but super nice setup. Great cocktails, solid beer selection. Service is a little slow.

Paul • February 28, 2016F'ing amazeballs! Cicchetti (tapas like) dishes are to die for. Highly recommend baby octopus, polpette, mozarella in carrozza and baccala mantecato.

Ilse O. • March 10, 2016Doughnut balls with nutella...OMG! Make sure you leave some space for dessert. Cozy and yummy place! Awesome service. Gals we came!

Jeffrey C. • July 25, 2017Awesome food. Awesome music. Awesome for a date. Huge portions. Yum.

Meryl F. • October 19, 2015You're lucky You've managed to spot this beaut. Perfect for cocktail hour.. Lovely chandeliers & ambience. Craft cocktails available for the connoisseur in you. Elaborate menu great bartenders.

Ramirez M. • February 28, 2015Favorite lunch place! Service is excellent no matter how busy! Sandwiches turned into salads my fav! Sticky bun is soo good! Raspberry seltzer the best!

Gina L. • February 4, 2010delicious Spanish tapas & great atmosphere (open kitchen & communal tables)! Favs: TAPAS - grilled corn w/ aged cheese, scallop ceviche, braised short rib, duck, & mussels w/ chorizo; DRINK - sangria

Untappd • August 20, 2011A nicely kept secret in the South End. Killer pizza, amazing ice cream and a solid beer list (8 taps and a good bottle list) makes this place a great stop for a craft beer enthusiast.

akhill c. • May 29, 2016Awesome service, great vibe, delicious menu ... Awesome addition to the hood

Gina B. • August 10, 2014Risotto with scallops, Creme Brûlée, everything is good. Authentic French Food. LOVE.

Tommy W. • April 1, 2010late night food - served until 1:00am. Steak Frites stays on the menu all the time (and there's a reason), but the rotating specials are the way to go! Try one and you won't be disappointed.

Laryssa H. • November 16, 2012Jazz brunch on Sundays are amazing. This was one of, If not the best, dining experiences I've had since I moved here. The staff/service is exceptional.

Emrecan D. • March 16, 2015Great coffee, relaxed atmosphere! All that one can possibly ask from a coffee shop!

Brian G. • May 11, 2013Wonderful assortment of meats and cheeses. Ask your waiter for a mix of cheeses that pairs your wine selection. Personal favorites: Heinrich Red, Petit Jesus, Sopressata and Le Drean cheese

Brent R. • August 15, 2013Dan Dan are the best cold peanut noodles in Boston. Pork buns and ribs are incredible. Opt for a spicy cocktail or the pork slap beer. My favorite place for snacky dim sum goodness.

Gianna N. • June 29, 2016Coffee, baked desserts and ice cream. All Ice cream dairy free, MOST are gf. Pretty good coming from a dairy lover, but some of the flavors didn't really take like dessert- like the chocolate sauce 😬

Lauren • August 28, 2023Special halva latte is to-die-for.

Tricia • May 17, 2016Corner bakery and sandwich shop that has irresistible delicacies and service with a smile. Veggie options, artisan coffee, and cupcakes to die for- a must while in South End.

Melissa C. • February 20, 2021Chicken zaatar with the baked fries inside, pickled veggies, and garlic sauce!

Jacob A. • August 30, 2021The croissants and brownies are great here! I also love all of their sandwiches

Tara D. • February 5, 2018start your meal with cornbread and finish your meal with some cornbread. It’s warm, buttery magic in a skillet.

Boon Y. • March 3, 2010You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Esp the spectacular the otoro app, grilled black cod, the toro truffle maki, the spicy scallop maki, and the delicious nabeyaki. Great martinis, too!

BU Today • October 7, 2013This casual Venezuelan restaurant serves old-family recipes that blend dishes indigenous to the Andes & Caribbean. Don’t leave without trying the torta fluida, a Venezuelan molten dark chocolate cake.

Mimi • July 14, 2014Awesome place to try so many things. What I love about SOWA food trucks is that some of them are rotated so the same ones are not always there.

Abigail S. • March 28, 2017Can't go wrong with The BlackBird. It's perfect, cures the sugar craving without being too sweet. Classic is the way to go.

Roy N. • June 2, 2019Good ambiance and good value. The quenelle de brochet was fantastic. Very light and delicious. It had this subtle butter and lobster taste. The burger was also excellent. Malediction cocktail A+++

Aleah N. • July 19, 2018Loved the spicy marg and cauliflower 🌮 fun vibe and good service!

Margot M. • June 29, 2016Amazing edamame salad. Each ingredient had its own distinct flavor. Try and sit outside and eat all of the salads—they're all made with great care!