25 Essential Massachusetts Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Massachusetts.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Somerville
Sleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Boston
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Woburn
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Cactus Club Cafe
Boston, Massachusetts
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Filippo Ristorante & Bar
Boston, Massachusetts
Red-sauce classics are the specialty at this Italian eatery with Renaissance-style art on the walls.
Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ
Springfield, Massachusetts
Funky BBQ joint with quirky decor hosting national & local blues acts on Friday & Saturday.
Brazilian Grill
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
Spacious steakhouse with all-you-can-eat slow-cooked meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Framingham, Massachusetts
Kid-friendly chain serving classic Italian meals & pizzas, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
Mamma Maria
Boston, Massachusetts
Refined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.
Medium Rare
Watertown, Massachusetts
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great wine list. Popular for: Lunch.
Hot Table
Franklin Town, Massachusetts
Local counter-serve chain featuring a menu of panini in a contemporary space.
The Daily Paper
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
Modern diner for creative takes on classic eats with native ingredients, healthy picks & Cape brews.
Rossetti Restaurant Lynn
Lynn, Massachusetts
Traditional Italian dishes, a wine list & craft cocktail menu in a contemporary candlelit ambiance.
Eddie Merlot's
Boston, Massachusetts
Premium chain serving aged steaks, seafood & a lengthy wine list in plush surroundings.
Between The Bunz
Boston, Massachusetts
Identifies as Black-owned. Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Active military discounts. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Carmelina's
Boston, Massachusetts
Open-air restaurant offers hearty portions of classic Italian dishes that come with a modern flair.
Tresca
Boston, Massachusetts
Boisterous Tuscan-inspired setting for high-end Italian dishes including tasting menu options.
Good Friends Cafe
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
Simple breakfast diner with a traditional American menu of omelets, waffles & grilled breads.
Maddies Bagel and Eatery
Methuen, Massachusetts
Simple outfit in a strip mall offering breakfast bites along with artisanal sandwiches & more.
B.T.'s Smokehouse
Southbridge Town, Massachusetts
Rustic counter-serve BBQ offering heaping portions of Southern-style smoked meats & all the fixin's.
Crossroads Kitchen & Bar
Peabody, Massachusetts
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list.
Suzette Creperie & Cafe
Worcester, Massachusetts
Warm, relaxed eatery specializing in traditional French crepes with sweet & savory fillings.
Carlo's Cucina Italiana
Boston, Massachusetts
Bustling Italian spot with simple decor draws crowds with classic dishes & popular take-out option.
Prezza
Boston, Massachusetts
A cozy ambiance for upscale, modern interpretations of Italian peasant fare, with handmade pastas.
Veggie Galaxy
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Imaginative twist on an old-school diner specializing in from-scratch vegan & vegetarian options.