Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
This steakhouse has excellent oysters, and their burgers and prime rib are outstanding. Old school atmosphere... however they have attentive service and I've never once had a bad meal.
26 locals recommend
Stockyard Restaurant
135 Market StThis steakhouse has excellent oysters, and their burgers and prime rib are outstanding. Old school atmosphere... however they have attentive service and I've never once had a bad meal.
Upscale American bar & grill. Best calamari I've had in a while. They have a variety of food to choose from including Lobster Mac n Cheese, a few seafood options, and delicious steak and chicken dishes.
Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar
96 Guest StUpscale American bar & grill. Best calamari I've had in a while. They have a variety of food to choose from including Lobster Mac n Cheese, a few seafood options, and delicious steak and chicken dishes.
Daniel's Bakery
395 Washington StExcellent pastries.
Fish Market Sushi Bar
170 Brighton AveGood sushi. Only serve beer and saki wine.
Great breakfast. Not your typical greasy spoon. Very artsy and fun table decor. Fast service, once you're seated... this place gets a line down the street on weekends, so plan ahead and get there early.
8 locals recommend
Allston Diner
431 Cambridge StGreat breakfast. Not your typical greasy spoon. Very artsy and fun table decor. Fast service, once you're seated... this place gets a line down the street on weekends, so plan ahead and get there early.
This place has amazing tapas / small plates and a great variety of wines to choose from. Call ahead for a reservation.
169 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon StThis place has amazing tapas / small plates and a great variety of wines to choose from. Call ahead for a reservation.
The Red House Restaurant
98 Winthrop St50 cent oysters
great ambiance
excellent food
Drinks & Nightlife
Great late night eats! And they have an extensive beer list plus an outdoor patio area. Can get a bit loud, so not great for a date night.
57 locals recommend
Deep Ellum
467 Cambridge StGreat late night eats! And they have an extensive beer list plus an outdoor patio area. Can get a bit loud, so not great for a date night.
Great margaritas! And yummy Mexican food if you get the munchies.
57 locals recommend
Lone Star Taco Bar
635 Cambridge StGreat margaritas! And yummy Mexican food if you get the munchies.
Limited to spirits and beer/wine. Great menu. And a bunch of fun games to play including boche and darts, plus giant Jenka
37 locals recommend
Lulu's Allston
421 Cambridge StLimited to spirits and beer/wine. Great menu. And a bunch of fun games to play including boche and darts, plus giant Jenka
Plays mostly EDM, some nights may vary. Lots of dancing happens, and drinks are pretty reasonable. There's a small cover charge at door.
44 locals recommend
Middlesex Lounge
315 Massachusetts AvePlays mostly EDM, some nights may vary. Lots of dancing happens, and drinks are pretty reasonable. There's a small cover charge at door.
Devlin's
332 Washington StFun bar scene, great food, even brunch!
Shopping
Ritual Arts
153 Harvard AveUsual gifts with meaning. Lots of handmade keepsakes.
CambridgeSide Galleria Upper & Lower Garages
88 First StEssentials
CVS
624 Massachusetts AvePharmacy closes by 9pm
Paris Nails & Spa
590 Washington StBest nail place in Brighton.
ScrubaDub Car Wash
5 Faneuil StSoft brush car wash!
Getting Around
Boston Landing station
Commuter line goes to Back Bay and South Station
Arts & Culture
Outdoor sculpture park, one of my favorite museums in Boston, yet out of the city! Great place for a picnic... don't worry they sell sandwiches at their cafe.
48 locals recommend
DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum
51 Sandy Pond RdOutdoor sculpture park, one of my favorite museums in Boston, yet out of the city! Great place for a picnic... don't worry they sell sandwiches at their cafe.