Best Restaurants in Back Bay, Boston

A polished Boston district for dressed-up dinners, rooflines, and evenings that need a little extra lift.

Useful when the room matters as much as the menu.

56 restaurantsAvg rating 4.4
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Middle Eastern RestaurantBack Bay$$

Bab Al-Yemen Boston مطعم باب اليمن بوسطن

Bab Al-Yemen Boston مطعم باب اليمن بوسطن is a middle eastern restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.8
Based on 4936 reviews
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Vegan RestaurantBack Bay$$

Rhythm 'n Wraps

Rhythm 'n Wraps is a vegan restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.7
Based on 487 reviews
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Seafood RestaurantBack Bay$$$

Atlantic Fish Company

Atlantic Fish Company is a seafood restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

wine barbrunchcocktail

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4.6
Based on 4213 reviews
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American RestaurantBack Bay$$

Boston Burger Company - Boylston St.

Boston Burger Company - Boylston St. is a american restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 3502 reviews
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Steak HouseBack Bay$$$

Abe & Louie's

Abe & Louie's is a steak house pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

fine diningwine barbrunch

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4.5
Based on 2931 reviews
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Japanese RestaurantBack Bay$$

Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern by SUSHIRO

Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern by SUSHIRO is a japanese restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 505 reviews
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Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay is a american restaurant pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Oysters on The ½ Shell and Charred Octopus also give you a decent sense of the menu.

cocktailbrunchdate night

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4.4
Based on 2936 reviews
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American RestaurantBack Bay$$

Joe’s on Newbury

Joe’s on Newbury is a strong brunch move in Back Bay in Boston when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

brunchcocktail

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4.3
Based on 3665 reviews
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American RestaurantBack Bay$$

Sonsie

Sonsie is a strong brunch move in Back Bay in Boston when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

bistrobrunchlate night

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4.2
Based on 2064 reviews
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Asian Fusion RestaurantBack Bay$$

SOJUba

SOJUba is a asian fusion restaurant restaurant in Back Bay in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.0
Based on 990 reviews
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Best Date Night Restaurants in Boston

Boston restaurants that feel polished, calm, and especially suited to a better night out.

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Common questions about dining in Back Bay

What are the best restaurants in Back Bay, Boston?

The top restaurants in Back Bay include Fenway’s Halal Food, Bab Al-Yemen Boston مطعم باب اليمن بوسطن, El Jefe's Taqueria - Kenmore Square. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated restaurant in Back Bay?

Fenway’s Halal Food is among the highest-rated restaurants in Back Bay with a 5.0 Google rating across 104 reviews.

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