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- EDElDoGreater Boston •30 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoWe had carpaccio and then agnolotti with black truffle. Everything was fresh and well prepared, just a little bland. Definitely lacking salt. The bread was delicious. Service was terrific.More infoLa Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay•4.3
- SScoopvipGreater Boston •78 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023There were two of us. We shared a Caesar salad. Haddock encrusted with crab And the Bouillabaisse Both delicious! Wine No deserts this time. This was probably our 15th time dining here. The food is always fresh and delicious. Service always spot on. Never disappoints.More infoAtlantic FishPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Back Bay•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinervipGreater Boston •13 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023We have been many times and the food and service are always impeccable. Our server yesterday was absent and inattentive. He served our wine 30 minutes after we sat down and we had to flag him to get bread and to clear out plates. We saw many other servers that we previously had all providing the excellent service we have come to rely on at Abe and Louie’s. We were disappointed with yesterdays service. Hopefully was a one off occasion.More infoAbe & Louie’s - BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Back Bay•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinervipGreater Boston •15 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023I’m a (very) long time Joe’s customer. I had New Year’s Day brunch with my newlywed daughter & son-in-law who need gluten/free. Our server was wonderful on such a busy day! Food delicious, as usual. The salmon is always a favorite of ours. Added note: The kitchen is very careful about GF prep & the manager brings the GF orders to the table. P.S. Joe’s servers & managers are awesome.More infoJoe’s On NewburyPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay•4.5
- SSusanvipGreater Boston •34 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Eggs Benedict is my favorite brunch so I order it everywhere. It is usually good but rarely great. The eggs were perfectly cooked- which is rare. It was delicious- both the eggs and potatoes.More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay•4.5
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Overlooking the Charles River, Back Bay is a vibrant blend of Boston's old and new. Defined by Boston Commons on the east and Fenway on the west, the neighborhood is a thriving business center, bustling shopping venue and popular sightseeing area. Historic Copley Square sits at the center, surrounded by some tempting eateries. Although Boston may be best known for its seafood, Back Bay restaurants dish up plenty of delicious food besides steaming bowls of clam chowder. Active by day and night, Back Bay eateries include sidewalk cafes, Italian trattorias, coffee bars and upscale bistros serving cuisine from all over the world. Innovative chefs use fresh ingredients and farm-to-table fare to add a sophisticated twist to classic comfort food.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Back Bay include Serafina - Boston Back Bay, The Beacon at View Boston and Ostra
Child friendly restaurants in Back Bay include Legal Sea Foods - Park Square, Atlantic Fish and FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar
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