1. Neptune Oyster
8.9
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews
Amy Lopez: This is one of those little places that you just have to try. Their Lobster Roll is to die for! From the warm, buttered, toasty, Lobster-filled roll to the delicious seasoned fries. It is a must!
R: Really good oysters and their lobster roll is good. Cioppino is nicely done with fresh assorted seafood ingredients. Worth waiting.
Bravo: Worth waiting for a seat in this small resto, with some of the freshest fish and amazing oysters. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
3. Ward 8
8.5
90 N Washington St, Boston, MA
Gastropub · North End · 43 tips and reviews
Enrico Manalo: Killer fried chicken sandwich and a really good burger. Very solid cocktail menu and beer list as well. One of the few places I know that has a hot cocktail list.
Eater: Named for a classic cocktail, Ward 8 specializes in classic cocktails, complemented by snacks like maple chili duck wings and entrees like cod bouillabaisse.
lauren: Solid cocktails at reasonable prices. Good vibe for a pre-dinner drink or a night out with friends.
5. Andre's Cafe
7.4
811 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · South End · 6 tips and reviews
BU Today: We can't emphasize enough how good the onion rings are - like, "make it your last meal" good. Pair it with one of Andre's legendary burgers - made from scratch daily - and enjoy! Read more.
Breely Ungar: Amazing food and the staff is so sweet! Def nice to support a family restaurant.
Arianna Maria: The man who took my order was so nice and gave me a free yogurt b/c I'm visiting my Dad in the hospital. The vanilla yogurt with ores is amazing btw. Such nice service and great food. Will come back
6. BonChon Chicken
8.4
123 Brighton Ave (btwn Harvard & Linden), Allston, MA
Fried Chicken Joint · 98 tips and reviews
Emilie Futterman: Great meal, good diversity of options. Large portions for little money, and the sushi is good quality. Fried chicken is a must.
Boston.com: The real draw here is the impossibly delicious, extremely addictive Korean-style fried chicken, with skin as crisp as rice paper. Read more.
Timothy: Bon Chon chicken lunch special is so good. My friends &I rush after school to get here before 3pm. It's so worth it!
8. Anthem Kitchen & Bar
101 S Market St. (at Faneuil Hall Marketplace), Boston, MA
Gastropub · Downtown Boston · 85 tips and reviews
Konstantin Shramchevsky: The Hot Dog Banh Me is fantastic! The bread, the sausage, the sauce and the veggies are all very good.
Jake Smith: Sit in the "terrarium" and order the fried pickles appetizer.
Matt V: Their clam chowder ("chowda") won top honors in Chowderfest 2010. Try a cup or bowl -- you won't be disappointed.
9. Hard Rock Cafe Boston
22-24 Clinton St (at North St), Boston, MA
Theme Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 101 tips and reviews
Samira Queiroz: I've never tasted the salmon from Hard Rock Cafe of all cities around the world that I already went and today I made this option and was delicious. Now for sure it's my fav plate ;))
PUMA: Oldie but a goodie! You know exactly what you're getting with a Hard Rock! You can't leave without trying one of their legendary burgers!
BostonTweet: The Hard Rock Cafe in Faneuil Hall has a Screw Rush Hour special with $3 Sam Adams Seasonal drafts and a buy one/get one free appetizer menu from 5 to 8pm.
Taryn F: Great hotel with super-friendly staff right by the convention center and a quick walk to good restaurants and bars. The hotel lobby bar is perfect for solo travelers looking to unwind!
Kathryn Yu: If you're lucky, they might upgrade you to a room with an AC vents view.
Alexander Ward: Standard Westin, yes the walls are paper thin and yes the parking it insanely overpriced, but all Westins are - it's what it says on the can! Breakfast SHOULD be included for $385/night - but it's not