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KO Pies At the Shipyard [CLOSED]See KO Pies At the Shipyard Video ($$)
(340 ratings)

256 Marginal St Map It!
Boston, MA 02128
(617) 418-5234
  • Lamb Shank Pie
    pot pie w/ lamb shank shipped from Australia braised for 3 hrs, mixed w/ blanched veggies & gravy; baked & topped w/ mashed potatoes, "mushy" peas & gravy (called a "floater" in Australia); looks good
4.5 out of 5
340 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010; located on pier (may be hard to find); serving authentic, Aussie-inspired food specializing in the ultimate Aussie comfort food...the (meat) pie
Mike's City DinerSee Mike's City Diner Video ($)
(671 ratings)

1714 Washington St Map It!
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 267-9393
mikescitydiner.com
  • Corned Beef Hash
  • Pilgrim Sandwich
    top seller; roasted 24-hr brined turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing & gravy in a sub roll; available every day (not just Thanksgiving); looks good
  • Turkey Dinner
4.0 out of 5
671 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); Other Recipes: Stuffing
Nebo Cucina & EnotecaSee Nebo Cucina & Enoteca Video ($$$)
(493 ratings)

520 Atlantic Ave Map It!
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 723-6326
neborestaurant.com
  • Zucchini Lasagna
    layered zucchini, homemade ricotta, mozzarella, romano, marinara sauce (note: no noodles); looks good
3.5 out of 5
493 ratings
Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]; opened in 2005; Italian restaurant & wine bar in contemporary chic European atmosphere; moved from original airing location (90 N Washington St)
Neptune Oyster ($$$)
(6210 ratings)

63 Salem St Map It!
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 742-3474
www.neptuneoyster.com
As Seen On:
America's Best, Episode: "American Classics"
  • Lobster Roll
    prepared 2 different ways: cold w/ mayo or sauteed in hot buttered; served in brioche bun; both look good
4.5 out of 5
6210 ratings
#5 (America's Best: American Classics); mentioned in multiple magazines (Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, others); long lines
No Name Restaurant [CLOSED]See No Name Restaurant Video ($$)
(1110 ratings)

15 Fish Pier St E Map It!
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 338-7539
As Seen On:
Seafood Paradise
  • Fried Seafood Plate
    specialty; fried oysters, scallops, shrimp & scrod/haddock
  • Seafood Chowder
2.5 out of 5
1110 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1917; oldest family-run restaurant in Boston; Boston landmark
O YaSee O Ya Video ($$$$)
(807 ratings)

9 East St Pl Map It!
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 654-9900
oyarestaurantboston.com
  • Grilled Sashimi of Mushrooms
    grilled slices of shiitake & king oyster mushrooms; served w/ rosemary garlic oil, sesame froth; "when people ask me of the amazing things I've eaten around the country, it always comes to mind instantly" -Frank Bruni; looks good
4.5 out of 5
807 ratings
serving innovative & refined sushi along w/ other small plates
Oishii BostonSee Oishii Boston Video ($$$$)
(855 ratings)

1166 Washington St Map It!
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 482-8868
oishiiboston.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Smoky"
  • Sakura Smoked Hamachi Sashimi
    Served in a smoky glass; Hamachi is yellow tail fish
4.0 out of 5
855 ratings
Parker's RestaurantSee Parker's Restaurant Video ($$)
(300 ratings)

60 School St Map It!
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-1600
www.omnihotels.com/hotels...
  • Boston Cream Pie
    sponge cake w/ pastry cream & topped w/ chocolate ganache & white fondant swirl icing; sides coated w/ toasted almonds; a Parker House original; can be shipped; looks good
3.5 out of 5
300 ratings
located inside the Omni Parker Hotel; origin of the Boston Cream Pie
Pauli'sSee Pauli's Video ($$)
(1513 ratings)

65 Salem St Map It!
Boston, MA 02113
(857) 284-7064
paulisnorthend.com
  • "U.S.S. Lobstitution"
    fresh lobster meat & mayo on two a grilled long sub rolls, served w/ 2 bags of potato chips
  • Fat Felix Sandwich
    1/2 lb shaved steak w/ grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms & American cheese topped w/ bacon & cheese fries; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1513 ratings
family owned & run fast casual sandwiches & seafood for takeout & catering; guest appearance: chef & restaurateur Ken Oringer
PiccoSee Picco Video ($$)
(1335 ratings)

513 Tremont St Map It!
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 927-0066
www.piccorestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Dark Chocolate Brownie Sundae
    choice of ice cream or sorbet (get dark chocolate ice cream), cubed brownies, Scharffen Berger hot fudge & whipped cream
4.0 out of 5
1335 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate)
Rino's PlaceSee Rino's Place Video ($$)
(1057 ratings)

258 Saratoga St Map It!
Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7412
www.rinosplace.com
  • Lobster Ravioli
    in lobster sauce; ricotta is shipped from Italy; pasta is homemade; "I'm beyond impressed"; looks good
  • Rino Special
    Combo of veal, chicken & shrimp in creamy mushroom marsala sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1057 ratings
est. 1985; Italy-born owner-chef who personally shops (produce at market, meats from butcher)/preps/cooks every day, 6-days per week; "you're passion for the food is amazing...the food itself is beyond amazing...for me, this has been like culinary Disneyland"-Guy Fieri; big portions; no reservations & long lines
Sal's Ristorante & Pizzeria ($)
(72 ratings)

205 L St Map It!
Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-5800
www.salsofsouthie.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Boston"
  • Arancini
    house specialty; deep-fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed w/ mozzarella, meat sauce & peas; topped w/ marinara sauce; Jeff also got a side of 3 homemade meatballs; looks good
3.5 out of 5
72 ratings
since 1986; "A Touch of Sicily in Southie" (South Boston)
Sam LaGrassa'sSee Sam LaGrassa's Video ($$)
(1176 ratings)

44 Province St Map It!
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 357-6861
www.samlagrassas.com
  • Chipotle Pastrami Sandwich
    fan favorite; Rumanian pastrami w/ chipotle honey mustard, swiss cheese & cole slaw grilled on an italian sesame roll; looks good!
  • Clam Chowder
    clams are hand-picked & broth homemade
4.5 out of 5
1176 ratings
est.1968; specialize in sandwiches
SausSee Saus Video ($)
(1329 ratings)

33 Union St Map It!
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 248-8835
www.sausboston.com
  • Lemongrass Chicken Sate Pocket
    whole wheat pita or mesclun greens, soy-marinated chicken thighs + onions + Pindasaus
  • Sloppy Jacques
    sloppy Joes w/ "flair"; brioche roll, beef braised in stout and bacon, sharp cheddar + pickled red onions + Saus housemade ketchup; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1329 ratings
est. 2008; serving "inspired, made-from-scratch food with a focus on condiments" in a casual counter setting; started by three local university grads who were ousted from their company due to the 2008 recession; Other Recipes: Hot Saus
South Street Diner ($)
(887 ratings)

178 Kneeland St Map It!
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 350-0028
southstreetdiner.com
  • Boston Cream Pancakes
    layers of pancakes & Boston cream & topped w/ chocolate ganache; "tastes like a Boston cream pie doughnut"; looks good
3.5 out of 5
887 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); built in 1947; local landmark & a constant in Boston's after-hours scene (open 24/7); "The PLACE for college students to start their Spring Break Tour" (Rolling Stone Magazine)
Union Oyster House ($$)
(3574 ratings)

41 Union St Map It!
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-2750
www.unionoysterhouse.com
  • Clam Chowder
  • Lobster
  • Oysters
    specialize on Bluepoint oysters; served on the half-shell; eat w/ squirt of lemon and coctail or Tabasco sauce
3.5 out of 5
3574 ratings
est. 1826; America's oldest continuously-operating restaurant; one block from Faneuil Hall; Daniel Webster was a regular here
Whiskey's Food & Spirits [CLOSED] ($$)
(637 ratings)

885 Boylston St Map It!
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 262-5551
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • 25-Cent Wings
    25-cents per wing...need I say more??
2.5 out of 5
637 ratings
[CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Yankee LobsterSee Yankee Lobster Video ($$)
(2241 ratings)

300 Northern Ave Map It!
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 345-9799
www.yankeelobstercompany....
4.0 out of 5
2241 ratings
started in 1950; have custom aquarium in-house to hold lobster & crab until ready to cook
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