Dining in Boston

[Yeti]

I'm making another trip to Boston soon to hang out with our recently departed EDF mod.

We're determined to not be lazy this time and to make reservations at a handful of great restaurants in the city.

Last year we went to Grill 23, which was great, albeit a little salty. Where else shall we go? I have read great things about Abe & Louie's so that seems like a must.

[Kneel B4 Zod]

in the non-steakhouse category:

Oleana (in Cambridge) (Mediterranean fusion)
No. 9 Park (Italian/French)
Troquet (French mostly)
Salts (in Cambridge) (American..the duck for 2 is amazing and will be cute on your date)
Petit Robert (French bistro)
B&G Oysters (Seafood)
Hamersleys (French)
Toro (Spanish)
East Coast Grill (in my hood in Cambridge, seafood, a step down from the others but it's a great place in my awesome neighborhood!)
Mooo is a cool new steakhouse/bar. I ate at the bar a couple weeks ago. it's not Abe & Louis, but if you are looking for a scene it's a bit cooler

[somethingstupid]

Some of my favorite places (note that I am a broke graduate student)

Helmand - Afghani

Addis Red Sea - Ethiopian

Cafe Polonia - Polish

[StevieG]

Rialto (in Cambridge) (high end Italian)

Les Zygomates - French bistro

Recently went to Sibling Rivalry and enjoyed the meal there. It's got a gimmick - the head chefs are brothers. The menu is a list of ingredients with a dish by each highlighting the ingredients. Good food.

[Grisgra]

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Some of my favorite places (note that I am a broke graduate student)

Helmand - Afghani

Addis Red Sea - Ethiopian

Cafe Polonia - Polish

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I second the Helmand.

East Coast Grill isn't bad -- if I'm remembering correctly, they're next to All-Star Sandwich, which is a fantastic little place to get lunch.

Also, I like the Eastern Standard.

[alimoe]

I'd highly recommend a small Italian place near fenway "Toscana Trattoria", reasonably priced and the food is awesome

B&G Oysters for high-end seafood

Dali for tapas (the food is very good, the atmosphere is a ton of fun)

The Oak Room for a great meal at an exorbitant price

[Billy Bibbit]

If you like sushi, then Oishii Sushi Bar is the best restaurant I have ever been to.

[KRANTZ]

Excelsior!

or Mamma Maria in the North End for Italian.

Olives in Charlestown was the best meal I had in 4 years in Boston, though.

[Kneel B4 Zod]

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Excelsior!

or Mamma Maria in the North End for Italian.



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Mamma Maria is great, I bet Daryn has been there. Excelsior is very expensive and not that great

[Yeti]

Nice one guys, keep it coming. The more you write about these places the better. Any more steak recommendations?