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Discover the charm of Cronin Playground, a beloved local destination where families and friends gather for relaxation and fun. Where to Eat Near Cronin Playground? Nearby, a vibrant dining scene awaits, perfect for satisfying your cravings before or after your park visit. Enjoy delightful Italian dining with comforting pizzas and handmade pastas, cozy Irish pubs serving hearty fare, and casual eateries offering fresh, flavorful dishes. Whether in the mood for a lively evening atmosphere or a casual lunch with friends, options abound to suit every taste. Dining here is all about enjoying good food in the thriving community atmosphere that surrounds Cronin Playground.
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1. Saltie Girl
4.6
Exceptional(2777)
$$$$
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 189 times today
We bring "Saltie" energy to Boston’s Back Bay, curating seafood we love, inspired by coastal and port destinations near and far. Our warm and cold lobster rolls (named one of The Infatuation’s top 20 sandwiches in America) sit alongside oysters shucked to order, elegant caviar, and one of the country’s largest tinned fish collections. With three bars, multiple dining areas, and private dining options, Saltie Girl offers range of globally sustainable seafood, be it fried, sautéed, raw, smoked, or tinned. Owned & founded by Boston native Kathy Sidell, whose family helped shape the city’s dining culture, and guided by Culinary Director Matthew Gaudet, we mix global flavors with the spirit of New England seafood, pairing bold, briny dishes with thoughtful cocktails and attentive service. Find us steps from Copley Square, the Boston Public Library & Hynes Convention Center. More at www.saltiegirl.com
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2. Grill 23 & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(9837)
$$$$
• Steak • Back Bay
Booked 211 times today
Brandt family beef, New England seafood, seasonal produce, decadent desserts, a world-class wine list, outstanding service and warm hospitality. A truly American experience. Boston’s top steak and seafood grill for more than 40 years. Consistently named Boston's Best Steakhouse by The Improper Bostonian Magazine and Boston Magazine. A 2000+ bottle wine list that encompasses wines from around the world and is the only Boston recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award.
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3. Molinari's
4.9
Exceptional(747)
$$$$
• Italian • Dorchester
Booked 39 times today
“I wanted to do a place with good Italian comfort food. The simplicity of it, the freshness of it, the quality of ingredients that you get to work with.” They specialize in that quintessential Italian comfort food – pizza. “I think it’s great that the city of Boston is turning around and starting to become known for pizza like the other big cities in the country,” he said. “It is such a simple food but it all comes down to the quality of ingredients.” It’s all done out of an open kitchen where the star of the show is Molinari’s wood burning oven.
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4. Contessa - Boston
4.7
Exceptional(604)
$$$$
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 89 times today
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti and carpaccios to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.
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5. Steel and Rye
4.8
Exceptional(1884)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Milton
Booked 63 times today
Thank you for reserving a table at Steel & Rye! PLEASE NOTE: On weekdays we offer counter service with open seating from our bakery counter from opening until 4pm (Mondays until 2:30pm). For weekday lunch reservations, we offer full table service. QR codes for contactless ordering are available upon request. All reservations after 4pm for Dinner will be provided full table service and are for inside tables only. Outside parking lot tables are currently first come, first served and orders may be placed via QR code.
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6. Krasi
4.7
Exceptional(2471)
$$$$
• Greek • Back Bay
Booked 68 times today
Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.
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7. Fox & The Knife
4.6
Exceptional(429)
$$$$
• Italian • South Boston
Booked 72 times today
Fox & the Knife is a vibrant Enoteca & Restaurant by Chef Karen Akunowicz in the heart of Boston. Nominated for the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in 2020 and awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2025, Fox & the Knife embraces the concept and spirit of aperitivo - a communal gathering place where guests come together to celebrate the everyday joys of good company and great food. It is a casual, contemporary homage to the food, wine, culture, and spirit of Modena, presented in a warm, welcoming, high-energy atmosphere. The menu highlights Akunowicz’s flair for soul-satisfying Italian food, perfected during her years in Italy as a chef and pasta maker. In her hands, the bold flavors of exceptional ingredients shine through both traditional and modern techniques, introducing fresh expressions of beloved classics.
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8. Comfort Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(1070)
$$$$
• Global, International • Dorchester
Booked 25 times today
Nested in Uphams Corner, Dorchester, we're a lively and intimate 30-seat restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas — global comfort food. We are proudly Black-owned, immigrant-owned, and women-owned. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building and we envision a place that is actively engaged in highlighting the culture, art, and history of our community.
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9. Hawksmoor Boston
4.5
Awesome(210)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • South Boston
Booked 134 times today
Hawksmoor has spent twenty years perfecting what we do: exceptional steak, genuine hospitality, and rooms worth lingering in.Located at 15 Necco Street in historic Fort Point, Hawksmoor is just moments from the Seaport and a short walk from downtown Boston. The waterfront terrace and brass-topped bar were built for long lunches, celebratory dinners, and a martini or three, while our private dining rooms are suited to everything from intimate dinners to larger celebrations and events.What began as a single restaurant in London now spans the UK, Ireland, and the US, including New York and Chicago. Every Hawksmoor reflects the city it calls home, and Boston is no different: steak cooked over open fire, locally-sourced seafood, award-winning cocktails, and warm, knowledgeable hospitality. We can’t wait to welcome you.
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10. Bar Volpe
4.7
Exceptional(298)
$$$$
• Italian • South Boston
Booked 64 times today
Bar Volpe is inspired by Chef Karen Akunowicz’s years living and cooking in Italy, particularly her time as a pasta maker. She brings that passion to Bar Volpe, where guests enjoy steaming bowls of perfectly sauced pasta or visit the in-house pastificio to take home fresh pastas, sauces, and olive oil.If pasta is the heart of Bar Volpe, the wood-fired grill is its soul. Rooted in the traditions of Southern Italy, the grill imbues dishes with the elemental depth that only open flame can create. Chef Karen’s cooking - both deeply authentic and distinctly her own - has been widely praised, with Bar Volpe becoming an instant classic. In 2025, the restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation, recognizing its exceptional food and value.

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  • BrynnGold
    Miami - Dade •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fantastic food, impeccable service, and well worth the visit! What a fantastic experience at Saltie Girl! We started with the oysters, followed by the warm lobster roll for my main course, and both were absolutely delicious. The quality of the food was exceptional, and the service was equally impeccable. A word of caution though… make a reservation! This place is incredibly popular, with queues literally stretching out the door. Without a reservation, you could find yourself waiting quite some time. Thankfully, we booked through OpenTable and were seated almost immediately. And whatever you do, save a little room for dessert! The chocolate chip cookie is an absolute must and the perfect way to finish an already fantastic meal. Great food, excellent service, and clearly a restaurant that deserves its popularity. We’ll definitely be back!
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    Saltie Girl$$$$• Seafood• Back Bay
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    4.6
  • BrianGold
    Greater Boston •88 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Seated right on time. Spritz and Negroni were great (they don’t have a full cocktail bar). All the food was amazing. Fritters, pork special, bread were delicious. Wine choices were also great: it’s all Greek wine so research ahead or trust your server. Ours was very knowledgeable. It’s a bit loud for us older folks but the energy is great and well be back.
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    Krasi$$$$• Greek• Back Bay
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    4.7
  • ChristieGold
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our server Hannah was fantastic! The lemon martini is frequently an object of our dreams and the craving for it must be satisfied regularly. Best arancini ever hands down, no contest. Fried clams appetizer was also so fresh and delicious and their homemade pasta and all their different sauces are hard to beat! Molinari’s will always be a favorite!
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    Molinari's$$$$• Italian• Dorchester
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    4.9
  • SabrinaGold
    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Fantastic experience. Started off with the caviar potato, 10/10 and the Foie gras, 10/10. We ordered the Prime Ribeye and Swordfish. The steak was cooked perfectly. Sides were the sweet potato, creamed spinach and carrots. The sweet potato was massive and the other two sides are easily shareable. Could have split just one side, maybe two. Martini was a 10/10. Our server Bernardo was outstanding and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
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    Grill 23 & Bar$$$$• Steak• Back Bay
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    4.7
  • KristinGold
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Oct 2026
    The food was amazing and the restaurant is beautiful. Thank you for a perfect experience!
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    Contessa - Boston$$$$• Italian• Back Bay
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    4.7

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