Local Favorite

Sports Bars, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Mexican

Fiery Mexican grub and an even hotter bar scene heat up the Back Bay's answer to Southwestern chic.

939 Boylston St, Boston, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Online Reservations, Notable Wine List, Business Dining

Nationally renowned for dry aged steaks, seafood & fine wines

359 Newbury Street, Boston, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Restaurants, Catering, Local Favorite, $$, Group Dining

The South End is home to one of the city's top Thai restaurants.

542 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: South End

Bakeries, Ice Cream Parlors, Party Supplies, Gourmet Foods

Newbury Street's mecca of ice cream and frozen yogurt.

352 Newbury St, Boston, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Local Favorite

A lively bar scene and extensive, inviting menu of comforting faves make for an ideal all-purpose hangout on Beacon Hill.

316 Cambridge St, Boston, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Restaurants, Mexican, Local Favorite, Date Spot

This labor of love lures devoted diners down a nondescript alley in the Back Bay for standout Mexican cuisine.

30 Gloucester St, Boston, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: Back Bay

Dessert Shops, Bakeries, Ice Cream Parlors

4A College Ave, Somerville, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: Davis Square

Restaurants, Mexican, Local Favorite, $$, Date Spot

One of Inman Square's liveliest restaurants buzzes with authentic Mexican colors and flavors.

11 Springfield St, Cambridge, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: Wellington-Harrington

Ice Cream Parlors, Party Supplies, Coffee & Tea Shops

Popular local chain delivers premium ice cream and other frozen treats.

659 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: Jamaica Hills / Pond

Bakeries, Ice Cream Parlors, Family-Friendly Dining

Comforting perfection in a dreamy-creamy cone, house-roasted coffee or inventive ice cream cake at this beloved Coolidge Corner stopover.

311 Harvard St, Brookline, MA (Map)

Neighborhood: North Brookline