Boston's Best Restaurants

When in Boston, you know you can get deliciously creamy clam chowder or lobster fresh from Maine, but the city has plenty of inspired dining choices beyond those New England staples—ranging from intimate dining rooms with seven-course tasting menus to bustling steakhouses with outsize portions. And due to Beantown’s compact size, most restaurants are within walking distance or a quick taxi ride from downtown’s financial center.

Jill Fergus writes travel and lifestyle pieces for numerous publications, including The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons and Spa Magazine.