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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Downtown Crossing

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1. Beehive
4.5
Awesome(7149)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 80 times today
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.
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2. Deuxave
4.7
Exceptional(5094)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 10 times today
Deuxave in Boston's Back Bay is an exceptional restaurant. With its unique blend of contemporary French cuisine and American ingredients, it's praised for its outstanding food quality, excellent service and beautiful presentation. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's 'fantastic service', 'excellent experience' and 'unbelievable' food. It's also noted for its elegant ambiance and 'memorable' nights. So, if you're up for a culinary adventure, 'worth every penny' Deuxave is a must-visit.
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3. Serafina Seaport
4.6
Exceptional(640)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Seaport
Booked 43 times today
Serafina restaurants offer an authentic, inspired Italian dining experience in Boston. Visit our two locations!
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4. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston
4.1
Excellent(58)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • Faneuil Hall
Booked 26 times today
More than just life-changing burgers.Come for the Hell's Kitchen Burger, stay for the Sticky Toffee Shake. Enjoy the Hellfire Chicken Wings, Kettle Chip Nachos, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Chipotle Dawg... you get the idea. All paired perfectly with local brews.
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5. Row 34 - Boston
4.8
Exceptional(2371)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Fort Point Channel
Booked 72 times today
We’re Row 34. If we could eat oysters and drink beer for every meal period, we probably would. Professionals Only.Our menu changes daily. Visit our website to take a look at our most up to date menus. Row 34 serves up a seafood-heavy menu in an industrial-inspired setting. Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall's menu offers fish entrees and an extensive oyster selection, along with craft beers and an eclectic wine list. Classic comfort food side dishes round out the menu.Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Row 34 (Portsmouth, NH, Burlington, MA & Cambridge, MA).
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6. Giulia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1806)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 9 times today
Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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7. Black Lamb
4.7
Exceptional(515)
Price: Moderate
• American • South End
Booked 31 times today
Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.
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8. Offsuit
4.9
Exceptional(192)
Price: Expensive
• Speakeasy • Leather District
Booked 11 times today
Offsuit is an intimate cocktail bar. We want everyone to enjoy the Offsuit experience; so visits are limited to 90 minutes. Reservations are only available for 7 days into the future.
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9. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
4.5
Awesome(6510)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Seaport
Booked 54 times today
Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on our menu of Clam Chowder, Lobster Rolls and all our seafood favorites. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
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10. Tuscan Kitchen - Seaport
4.3
Awesome(1880)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Seaport
Booked 32 times today
Originally opened in 2010 as the first authentic Artisan Italian restaurant in Salem, NH, Tuscan Kitchen is now one of the most beloved restaurants in New England. Founder Joe Faro, the son of Sicilian immigrants, had the vision to share his love for Italian heritage with his guests. Tuscan Kitchen has locations in Salem, New Hampshire, Burlington and Boston, Massachusetts.

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Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Downtown Crossing

Discover the best "Worth the Drive" dining experiences in Boston's vibrant Downtown Crossing area within Greater Boston. This sought-after locale boasts a diverse array of restaurants that promise not only exceptional cuisine but also a memorable ambiance that justifies any travel distance. Whether you're in the mood for innovative craft cocktails, expertly prepared steaks, or house-made specialties, these eateries stand out for their commitment to quality and service. Culinary enthusiasts and casual diners alike will find these restaurants to be perfect spots for both special occasions and everyday outings. The dining scene in Downtown Crossing reflects a modern, urban atmosphere with a unique blend of culinary styles, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers. Each restaurant in this area provides a distinct experience, emphasizing a fusion of tradition and contemporary tastes. Choosing any of these restaurants guarantees a meal that is not only worth the drive but also enhances your culinary journey in Boston.

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