Best Family Style Restaurants in Back Bay

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1. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3457)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 95 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

2. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(95)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 37 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

3. Mooo BEACON HILL

4.8

Exceptional(4701)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Beacon Hill

Booked 59 times today

Welcome to Mooo Beacon Hill, a modern steakhouse that blends sophistication with a relaxed atmosphere, all set in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill. Our warm and inviting décor provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience, while our full bar and award-winning wine list add to the overall ambiance. Open seven days a week, we recommend making a reservation to secure your table for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up with the latest news and events.

4. Bar Mezzana

4.7

Exceptional(1423)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 33 times today

Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

5. Coppa

4.9

Exceptional(1186)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 25 times today

A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian small plates, Coppa is an intimate enoteca tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End. At Coppa, Chef Ken Oringer's innovative touch shines through in every dish, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist. As a James Beard Award-winning chef, Chef Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of local and regional ingredients.Our beverage menu changes continuously. From seasonal craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails, each sip perfectly complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural, and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience.

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6. Banyan Bar + Refuge

4.7

Exceptional(1370)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • South End

Booked 45 times today

Indulge in a captivating culinary journey at Banyan Bar + Refuge, a fusion of Southeast Asian and New England flavors. Our menu boasts a tantalizing array of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy creations that promise to delight your palate. Immerse yourself in a delightful atmosphere filled with great music and a relaxed ambiance as you enjoy the historic South End.

7. Bar Vlaha

4.8

Exceptional(785)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 112 times today

This is Greece. Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.

8. Mahaniyom

4.7

Exceptional(92)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 29 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

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9. Maggiano's - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(6494)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 121 times today

Welcome to Maggiano's Little Italy Boston, located on Columbus Avenue near the Theater District, Boston Common & Park Plaza. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Freedom Trail & the Boston Tea Party. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more.Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.

10. Tresca

4.8

Exceptional(4182)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 67 times today

In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.

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Brenda
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic night out. Bar Mezanna came highly recommended and it certainly delivered. Extensive beverage list. Wide choice of plates to share to take advantage of the unique menu. Service was outstanding. It was a tad loud for us but would definitely return.
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Bar MezzanaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South End
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4.7
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Sidney
Greater Boston •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always have a good experience at Moo Beacon Hill and tonight was no different. We sat at the bar, had great cocktails and amazing dinner.
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Mooo BEACON HILLPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Beacon Hill
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4.8
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Gaye
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Ravioli was not as good as before. Very ordinary. Twice before it was exceptional
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Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.7
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Laura
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Truffle mushroom pasta was outstanding, my partner loved the foie gras terrine. Cocktails were outstanding. Only negative for me was that trash was being taken out of the front door while diners were still there around 10pm. Has a great, cozy neighborhood ambiance.
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CoppaPrice: Expensive• Italian• South End
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4.9
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Chiara
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
The food was excellent, everything we ordered was very good. If you want a cocktail off the menu they are good, otherwise stick to water. We went for brunch, ordered coffee which they had. Coffee is below average. We didn’t mind since the food was m very very good.
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Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Southern• Back Bay
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4.6

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Buttermilk & Bourbon

2. Contessa - Boston

3. Mooo BEACON HILL

4. Bar Mezzana

5. Coppa

6. Banyan Bar + Refuge

7. Bar Vlaha

8. Mahaniyom

9. Maggiano's - Boston

10. Tresca

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