Island Creek Oyster Bar is a quintessential Boston seafood restaurant.

Pagu is a Spanish and Japanese tapas restaurant in Central Square.

Myers & Chang is a fun Asian fusion restaurant in the South End.

Hojoko is a Japanese restaurant in the Fenway that serves barbecue, sushi, and tiki drinks.

Puritan & Co. is casual restaurant in Inman Square with an exciting menu of New England based food.

Pammy’s is a great Italian restaurant in Riverside.

Eastern Standard is a brasserie in Kenmore Square.

Little Donkey is a small plates restaurant in Central Square that’s great for drinks and few bites.

Alden & Harlow in Harvard Square serves good, not great American small plates in a fun underground space with excellent cocktails.

Legal Harborside is a giant seafood restaurant in the Seaport, with multiple dining concepts and a big roof deck with harbor views.

Publico is a restaurant and bar in South Boston that's especially popular at brunch.

Cinquecento is a fun Italian restaurant in a converted factory in the South End.

Dorchester Brewing Co. is a brewery in dorchester (duh) with more board games than food options.

Beat Brew Hall is a giant underground beer hall in Harvard Square.

Boston Chops is a South End steakhouse that nails the quintessential steakhouse look and experience.

Sinclair Kitchen is a fun gastropub where you can reliably find live music.