Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Greater Boston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Stars at Chatham Bars Inn

4.5

4.5 (599)

$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

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SteveVIP

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Overall a good experience with attentive but not over formal service. The crab cake was excellent. The halibut was slightly overcooked. The ice cream was bizarre - sea salt crystals sprinkled on top (which was not in the description). I didn’t eat it.

Willow & Ivy on Exeter

4.8

4.8 (35)

$31 to $50

American

Back Bay

About the restaurant

Welcome to Willow & Ivy, a neighborhood eatery located in Boston’s vibrant Back Bay. Our newly renovated space is full of energy, enhanced by lush greenery and beautiful vaulted windows that fill the room with warm, natural light. Whether you enter from charming Exeter Street or through The Lenox lobby, you will be greeted by our smiling staff and the enticing aromas of our locally curated menu. Your table is all set—sit back and enjoy.

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Jamie

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent experience at this newly opened restaurant. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Our server was knowledgeable and passionate and the owner came to check on us. I will definitely go back next time I am in town.

The Ocean House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6202)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dennis

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Ocean House, named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by OpenTable. Located on a pristine sand dune, our establishment offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, setting an unforgettable backdrop.
Our culinary philosophy blends the freshest New England seafood with Asian fusion inspiration, creating dishes that delight and inspire.
Please note, due to dining room design and fairness, we cannot honor requests for window tables but are committed to providing an exceptional experience at every seat.

We look forward to making your visit extraordinary, whether for a special occasion or a night of unparalleled dining.

Thank you for being our guest!

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Stephen

Dined 5 days ago

A great dinner, the waitress, Kelly, was superb and the food was delightful.

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Gluten Free Brownie Sundae

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Point Judith Calamari

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Day Boat Halibut

Pisces Restaurant

5.0

5 (254)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Chatham

About the restaurant

Pisces Restaurant features coastal cooking with a Mediterranean flair. Our menu is a celebration of all things seasonal featuring mostly Cape Cod's native seafood as well as a variety of non seafood options. This is a Chef owned restaurant that is well know for its light fresh cooking style and a menu that changes often. Favorite dishes include sautéed calamari, lobster corn chowder, risotto, seared rare tuna, cornmeal crusted cod and a killer ribeye steak! Warm rosemary foccacia and famous desserts are made in house. Our carefully selected wine list is designed to compliment our cuisine and offers over 20 wines by the glass, craft and local beers as well as classic and creative cocktails. Local art is carefully displayed throughout the cozy dining room where there is an intimate 7 seat bar. Pisces is open seasonally, so plan to stop in between April and Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are highly recommended and limited as many guests book well in advance.

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DoreenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent martinis, delicious food and great service

Sambalos tapas & Bar

4.8

4.8 (17)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Winthrop

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sambalos, where every dish tells a story and every bite is an adventure! Nestled in the heart of Winthrop, we are dedicated to offering a unique dining experience that blends global cuisines with a local twist.

Our menu features a delightful selection of tapas, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. From the vibrant flavors of Latin America to the comfort of classic American dishes, our offerings cater to every palate. Dive into our customizable tacos, bursting with fresh ingredients and inspired fillings that you won't find anywhere else.

At Sambalos, we believe that food is a universal language, and our innovative fusion of flavors reflects this philosophy. Whether you're stopping by for a casual dinner with friends, a family gathering, or a special celebration, our warm and inviting atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for your culinary adventure.

Join us at Sambalos, where each visit is a taste of the world right here in Winthrop! We can’t wait to welcome you!

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Katherine

Dined 3 days ago

We had the carnitas, calamari and tuna tartare. All was fresh and delicious- the calamari had a nice kick. The coktails were fun and well made. Top it off with friendly service,9 and it is a great addition to Winthrop!

Pots

4.9

4.9 (131)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Peabody

About the restaurant

Pots is on OpenTable. Make a reservation today!
We look forward to seeing you

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Iain

Dined on May 17, 2025

Great food and warm service. I loved the presentation of all the ingredients. A touch on the expensive side, but felt worth it for the experience.

Wusong Road

4.7

4.7 (707)

$31 to $50

Polynesian

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Wusong Tiki Bar is Cambridge's local tropical Bar serving Chinese American bar bites and tropical Tiki inspired drinks by Chef Jason Doo. Famous for our hand-made baos, crab Rangoons and the best Mai Tai in Boston.

Please note if there are no tables available our ground floor bar and 2nd floor bar are available for guests without bookings--subject to availability and during peak hours there may be a queue.

All reservations are for a 90-minute experience, and we kindly ask that you respect the guests who follow.

Wusong Road is a minority and LGBTQ owned business.

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Ana

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience! Ambiente is amazing! Cocktails até funny! Food is very good, great size portions!

Tosca

4.9

4.9 (3605)

$50 and over

Italian

Hingham

About the restaurant

Tosca is the flagship restaurant of Eat Well Inc. Open for dinner only, Tosca is located on historic Hingham Harbor and offers creative regional Italian cuisine focusing on fresh New England flavors and local, seasonal ingredients. Constructed in the 1910 Granary Marketplace building, the award-winning restaurant boasts a theatrical setting with exposed brick, imported tiles, mahogany woods, and an open kitchen from which executive chef Divino Costa takes center stage.

Tosca can also provide a setting for business dinners and meetings to weddings and showers to anniversaries and birthdays. Whether you choose the Classic, Rustic look of The Wine Room or the sophisticated, continental flavor of The Salon, it will set the stage for a grand event or intimate celebration Contact Event Manager Kari Buttkus at 781-740-0800 for details.

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Pam

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food, warm inviting atmosphere. Perfect place to celebrate a birthday for a 74 year old and his family.

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SIRLOIN MEDALLIONS

Pepes Wharf Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2982)

$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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SuzanneVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Interior design in this place is amazing. Super comfy, coastal goodness. Great views, good food.

Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse

4.9

4.9 (708)

$31 to $50

Italian

Harwich Port

About the restaurant

Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse would like to transport you to a favorite trattoria - a little hole in the wall in Tuscany. So, join us, relax, have a glass of wine, a piece of cheese and let your journey begin!

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BillVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The outstanding food is matched by superb service...every time!

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