Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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The Terrace at the Charlotte Inn

4.7

4.7 (440)

$50 and over

French

Edgartown

About the restaurant

The Terrace’s dedication to fine cuisine, impeccable service, & a warm, sophisticated ambiance offers the perfect complement to The Charlotte Inn, a Relais & Chateaux property. Delicious food accompanies a fine wine, an elegant conservatory dining room, & each detail needed to create true luxury. When dining at The Terrace, we ask that guests please respect our dress code. While jackets are preferred, they are not required. We do have a nice selection of jackets to loan, please dress for a fine dining atmosphere. No Beachwear will be allowed, please contact us with any questions regarding our dress code. The restaurant is not appropriate for children under 12. Parties of more than four people must call us directly for reservations.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

lovely as usual. great food, wonderful service, nice evening, thanks

Premiere on Broadway

4.9

4.9 (279)

$30 and under

Italian

Somerville

About the restaurant

In search of dinner and a show? The Premiere on Broadway is an exciting new restaurant and music venue located in the historic Magoun Square, Somerville. Featuring delicious cuisine, libations, beautiful artwork and fantastic live entertainment. The Premiere serves an array of Italian and American fare. At our 65-seat bar we offer delicious craft beers and an extensive classic Italian cocktail program; featuring negronis, Americanos, and Bellinis.
We accept dinner reservations through OpenTable and over the phone. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended for full dinner service only. Our bar is first come first serve. Fri and Sat there is a $50 minimum per person for parties of 10 or more. After 8 p.m. I.D.s are checked at the door.
For large party inquiries (private events, buyouts, holiday parties etc.) contact owner Koryn Zammuto at koryn.zammuto8@gmail.com.

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Gina

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Excellent food and excellent service!! Always fresh and delicious!

Wequassett Resort Events

4.5

4.5 (57)

$50 and over

American

Orleans

About the restaurant

Reserve your seat at one of the specialty events that take place at Wequassett Resort throughout the year. Enjoy the view of Pleasant Bay from both our indoor and outdoor venues.

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Judyvip

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

This was my first time attending a jazz event where you dined outside and not in 28 Atlantic. I prefer the latter but the buffet was ok. Service was great and the music was fantastic. So glad Wequasset has the jazz festival for us in the summer.

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Spooky Tea

BLEND

5.0

5 (76)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Blend is a gastro pub that combines the aspects of great food, music, lights and entertainment all into one. Blend "blends" up that neighborhood gastro pub feel where everyone is welcome. Gay owned and Operated, come check us out!

DRAG BRUNCHES ARE 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
instagram handle : blendboston

Please note when booking for a drag brunch to not choose outside. All drag brunches will be held inside.

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Stephen

Dined on Aug 11, 2024

Harlow & Kori gave a great show! Already booked for next month!

No Relation

4.9

4.9 (127)

$50 and over

Japanese

South End

About the restaurant

Tucked away down a narrow hallway, No Relation is a nine-seat, secret sushi restaurant nestled within Shore Leave, a tropical experience from the team at Bar Mezzana. Chef Colin Lynch leads the inventive omakase menu, where Japanese technique and his creative interpretation of a sushi-ya are presented each evening over approximately 14 courses. Join us in a shared intimate experience with a thoughtfully curated menu, served directly by our chefs.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Outstanding little place. 100% recommend, if you can afford the cost and are willing to pay for this kind of experience.

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Omakase

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Chris Johnson Fall Sake Tasting

The Deck

4.8

4.8 (93)

$30 and under

Seafood

Salisbury

About the restaurant

We do not take reservations, but we accept all walk-ins!

Opening for the 2024 mid-May, check our socials for updates @thedecksalisbury!

The Deck located in Salisbury offers American fare.
Please see the hostess in the parking lot to check-in.
We do not take reservations, but we do have an active waitlist you can join ahead of time.

Come by to try our famous Rum Buckets and fresh fish tacos!
We are known for our great view of the river, and we are 100% outdoor seating.

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KEVIN

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

Great 😊 very good pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

dbar

4.8

4.8 (1462)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Dorchester

About the restaurant

dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on. Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas. The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

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cindyvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Took advantage of dine out menu. Food and service excellent as always!

Stars at Chatham Bars Inn

4.8

4.8 (568)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Chatham

About the restaurant

At Stars, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by the stunning views, our natural surroundings, and the bounty of our farm, we blend regional heritage into modern coastally inspired cuisine. Steeped in history, with Norman Rockwell’s “Spirit of America” hanging above the fireplace, STARS is an experience that will excite all the senses.

By reimagining classic dishes, we honor the legacy of our setting with a menu that embraces the inn’s past and bridges the gap of time. With an award-winning wine list, genuine hospitality, and personalized service. We invite you to begin your mornings and end your evenings with Cape Cod’s premier dining experience. Breakfast is first-come, first serve. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.

Attire: Resort Evening Attire. For ladies, resort casual. Please no pool or beach attire. For gentlemen, long pants including jeans, collared shirt and proper footwear. Shorts are not

Top review

Frank

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

We had high expectations for Chatham due to their reviews. It did not disappoint. The dining room is old world elegance View of the bay is seen through large windows. The meal was one of the best we’ve ever had. Our server Sarah was very warm and helpful. The manager came over often to assure everything was satisfactory. We are looking forward to dining there again soon

Pepes Wharf Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2886)

$30 and under

American

Provincetown

About the restaurant

Pepe's Wharf is an iconic seaside restaurant known for its beautiful waterfront views overlooking Provincetown Harbor. We have 2 fantastic decks, with one incredible view of Cape Cod Bay due to our unique location directly on the beach in Provincetown. Pepe's is the place where you can enjoy delicious New England inspired cuisine, or one of our many cocktail creations on our new Upper Deck Bar! Pepes offers a chic and festive P'town experience! Hope to see you soon!

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Marianne

Dined 4 days ago

Exceptional service. Excellent food. Great wine (although few choices by the glass). Location and view excellent.

Grana at The Langham, Boston

4.7

4.7 (509)

$50 and over

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Set in the former Federal Reserve Bank's grand hall, glamour meets worn-in authenticity at the classic Italian restaurant with an inviting atmosphere. Grana’s original soaring ceilings, ornate moldings and fixtures, lush velvet furniture and world-class art collection make it the most perfectly-imperfect setting for an approachable menu of authentic Italian dishes created to inspire long conversations, festive celebrations and years of return visits.

Executive Chef Daniel Burger serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch using local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy classic breakfast dishes, power lunch combinations with fresh salads, handheld sandwiches and house-made pastas, or indulge in a brunch experience featuring traditional items like farm fresh eggs, avocado toast, brunch cocktails and or try our signature seasonal french toast, lobster cannolis and large format cocktails.

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Johnnyvip

Dined 7 days ago

Great service, ambiance, and food! My date has a gluten allergy and our server was fantastic about accommodating her dietary restrictions. The ambiance was romantic but lively, even for brunch! We had a great time and we’ll certainly be back again!

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