1. Celebrate a special occasion at Ostra
I started my culinary journey at Ostra, an elegant Mediterranean Seafood restaurant with an open kitchen and stylish decor.
Located in Boston’s Back Bay, the restaurant serves a creative menu of Mediterranean-inspired seafood dishes for dinner nightly.
Ostra has stylish black-and-white interiors and live piano music drifting in from the lounge.
Finish your meal with a Snow Egg dessert with meringue, mousse, raspberry and basil. If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion in a beautiful setting, Ostra is one of the top romantic restaurants in Boston.
Ostra, 1 Charles St S, Boston, 617-421-1200
2. Order great seafood at Atlantic Fish Co.
Situated in Back Bay, Atlantic Fish is a must-try restaurant if you love seafood.
The eatery serves innovative dishes prepared with freshly caught fish and excellent shellfish platters.
The signature raw bar serves Jumbo Lump Crab, Katama Bay Oysters and other favorites. I found the wine list to be outstanding, featuring local and international options.
Atlantic Fish , 761 Boylston St, Boston, 617-267-4000
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3. The Merchant
The Merchant is an American brasserie located in Downtown Crossing at the edge of the Financial District that serves a range of draft beers and craft cocktails, as well as a late-night menu in an elegant, pub-like setting. In true brasserie style, the bar takes center stage, offering a selection of 60 beers, an impressive wine list with three wines on tap, and a creative cocktail program. The kitchen serves a hearty menu with innovative takes on classic pub fare such as burgers and BLTs.
The Merchant, 60 Franklin St, Boston, 617-482-6060
4. Sample unique flavors at Mei Mei Dumplings
If you are looking for a unique date ideas, check out Mei Mei Dumplings, which started as a food truck in 2012. It serves a counter-service lunch and a casual Chinese-American dinner menu.
The restaurant employs energy efficient practices, uses reclaimed materials and works with local producers to source sustainably raised meats.
The menu includes delicious eats such as scallion pancake sandwiches, dumplings, noodle salad, creamy soup and fried chicken. For dessert, I liked the Sweet Potato Churros with ginger sugar and caramel.
Mei Mei Street Kitchen, 58 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127, 857-250-4959
5. Dine on seasonal Mediterranean-inspired fare at Viale
For delicious seasonal Mediterranean-inspired fare served in a striking, sky lit space, head to Viale.
Located in Central Square, Vialé is a casual, lively eatery with an emphasis on Italian dishes.
Choose from pizzas, homemade pasta with rich sauces, and duck dishes, with excellent desserts to top off the meal. The wine list offers an array of Old World and easy drinking wines, as well as spirits, beer, and cocktails.
Viale, 502 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, 617-576-1900
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