$$ · Mid-Range

Best Mid-Range Restaurants in Boston

The sweet spot for most nights out — full-service restaurants with real kitchens, proper drinks, and enough atmosphere to feel like an occasion without the splurge.

264 restaurantsAvg rating 4.4
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for CAVA
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Mediterranean RestaurantBoston$$

CAVA

CAVA is a mediterranean restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 1810 reviews
6
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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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Korean RestaurantBoston$$

Sharon Korean Kitchen

Sharon Korean Kitchen is a korean restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

hidden gemdate night

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4.8
Based on 252 reviews
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French RestaurantBoston$$

Cafe Bonjour

Cafe Bonjour is a french restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.7
Based on 3153 reviews
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American RestaurantSomerville$$

Highland Kitchen

Highland Kitchen is a american restaurant pick in Somerville in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.7
Based on 1523 reviews
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BistroCambridge$$

Oak Bistro

Oak Bistro is a bistro pick in Cambridge in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

bistrobrunchcocktail

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4.7
Based on 536 reviews
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Vegan RestaurantBoston$$

LULU GREEN

LULU GREEN is a vegan restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktailbrunchdate night

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4.7
Based on 508 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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Pizza RestaurantBoston$$

Regina Pizzeria

Regina Pizzeria is a pizza restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 7209 reviews
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Seafood RestaurantBoston$$

Boston Sail Loft

Boston Sail Loft is a seafood restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 6323 reviews
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Vegan RestaurantCambridge$$

Veggie Galaxy

Veggie Galaxy is a vegan restaurant pick in Cambridge in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchdate night

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4.6
Based on 4373 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Q
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Asian RestaurantBoston$$

The Q

The Q is a asian restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.6
Based on 3463 reviews
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Brunch RestaurantBoston$$

North Street Grille

North Street Grille is a brunch restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchdate night

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4.6
Based on 1909 reviews
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Indian RestaurantBoston$$

Mirchi Nation-Indian Kitchen

Mirchi Nation-Indian Kitchen is a indian restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.6
Based on 1534 reviews
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Fish And Chips RestaurantJamaica Plain$$

The Haven

The Haven is a fish and chips restaurant pick in Jamaica Plain in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

pubbrunchcocktail

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4.6
Based on 1142 reviews
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Greek RestaurantBoston$$

Krasi

Krasi is a greek restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

wine barcocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 1137 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Celeste
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Peruvian RestaurantSomerville$$

Celeste

Celeste is a peruvian restaurant pick in Somerville in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.6
Based on 883 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gufo
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Italian RestaurantCambridge$$

Gufo

Gufo is a italian restaurant pick in Cambridge in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchcocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 477 reviews
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Brunch RestaurantBoston$$

The Friendly Toast

The Friendly Toast is a brunch restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 5498 reviews
75
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Italian RestaurantSouth End$$

Maggiano's Little Italy

Maggiano's Little Italy is a italian restaurant pick in South End in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

wine barcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 4916 reviews
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Seafood RestaurantBoston$$

James Hook & Co

James Hook & Co is a seafood restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 4653 reviews
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Seafood RestaurantBoston$$

Yankee Lobster

Yankee Lobster is a seafood restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 4646 reviews
78
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Steak HouseSomerville$$

Oliveira's Steak House

Oliveira's Steak House is a steak house pick in Somerville in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 4122 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
80
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Spanish RestaurantSouth End$$

Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar is a spanish restaurant pick in South End in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

wine barcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 3256 reviews
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Ramen RestaurantCambridge$$

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Harvard Square

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Harvard Square is a ramen restaurant pick in Cambridge in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 2986 reviews
82
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RestaurantBoston$$

Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston

Gordon Ramsay Burger - Boston is a restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 2976 reviews
103
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German RestaurantSomerville$$

BRONWYN Restaurant

BRONWYN Restaurant is a german restaurant pick in Somerville in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 1251 reviews
105
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Cocktail BarNorth End$$

Parla

Parla is a cocktail bar pick in North End in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktailbrunchdate night

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4.5
Based on 1140 reviews
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Mexican RestaurantBoston$$

El Centro Mexican Restaurant

El Centro Mexican Restaurant is a mexican restaurant pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 732 reviews
122
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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.

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4.5
Based on 505 reviews
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Cocktail BarBoston$$

OFFSUIT

OFFSUIT is a cocktail bar pick in Boston in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktailhidden gemdate night

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4.5
Based on 326 reviews
129
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PubBoston$$

Cheers

Cheers is one of the better-known pub spots in Boston in Boston, which makes it a practical place to start.

pubcocktail

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4.4
Based on 9886 reviews
130
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lolita Back Bay
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Fine Dining RestaurantBoston$$

Lolita Back Bay

Lolita Back Bay is a fine dining restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

fine dining

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4.4
Based on 3771 reviews
131
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American RestaurantSouth End$$

Beehive Restaurant

Beehive Restaurant is a strong brunch move in South End in Boston when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

late nightcocktailbrunch

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4.4
Based on 3429 reviews
132
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Italian RestaurantNorth End$$

La Famiglia Giorgio's Restaurant

La Famiglia Giorgio's Restaurant is a italian restaurant restaurant in North End in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 3331 reviews
146
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Machu Picchu Boston
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Peruvian RestaurantSomerville$$

Machu Picchu Boston

Machu Picchu Boston is a strong brunch move in Somerville in Boston when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

brunchcocktail

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4.4
Based on 1253 reviews
148
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American RestaurantSomerville$$

Mount Vernon Restaurant & Pub

Mount Vernon Restaurant & Pub is a american restaurant restaurant in Somerville in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

pubcocktail

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4.4
Based on 1122 reviews
162
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sufra Mediterranean Food
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Middle Eastern RestaurantBoston$$

Sufra Mediterranean Food

Sufra Mediterranean Food is a middle eastern restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 710 reviews
164
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cicada
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Vietnamese RestaurantCambridge$$

Cicada

Cicada is a vietnamese restaurant restaurant in Cambridge in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

wine barcocktail

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4.4
Based on 673 reviews
168
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Serafina Seaport
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Italian RestaurantBoston$$

Serafina Seaport

Serafina Seaport is a italian restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 584 reviews
175
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Seafood RestaurantBoston$$

Union Oyster House

Union Oyster House is one of the better-known seafood restaurant spots in Boston in Boston, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.3
Based on 10995 reviews
176
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Hamburger RestaurantFenway$$

Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers is a hamburger restaurant restaurant in Fenway in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cocktail

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4.3
Based on 4573 reviews
177
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Yard House
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Vegetarian RestaurantFenway$$

Yard House

Yard House is a vegetarian restaurant restaurant in Fenway in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

pubcocktail

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4.3
Based on 4013 reviews
178
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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
179
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Italian RestaurantNorth End$$

Giacomo's Boston North End

Giacomo's Boston North End is a italian restaurant restaurant in North End in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.3
Based on 3225 reviews
180
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American RestaurantCambridge$$

Russell House Tavern

Russell House Tavern is a american restaurant restaurant in Cambridge in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cocktail

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4.3
Based on 2919 reviews
188
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Bar And GrillBoston$$

jm Curley

jm Curley is a strong brunch move in Boston in Boston when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

brunchcocktail

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4.3
Based on 1394 reviews
199
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zuma Boston
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Japanese RestaurantBoston$$

Zuma Boston

Zuma Boston is a japanese restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.3
Based on 793 reviews
203
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Joia Restaurant & Lounge
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Italian RestaurantBoston$$

Joia Restaurant & Lounge

Joia Restaurant & Lounge is a italian restaurant restaurant in Boston in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.3
Based on 703 reviews
204
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BistroSomerville$$

Juliet

Juliet is a strong brunch move in Somerville in Boston when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

bistrofine diningbrunch

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4.3
Based on 674 reviews
214
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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
228
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Seafood RestaurantBoston$$

The Barking Crab

The Barking Crab is one of the better-known seafood restaurant spots in Boston in Boston, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.1
Based on 6813 reviews
229
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Rosa Mexicano Boston
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Mexican RestaurantSeaport$$

Rosa Mexicano Boston

Rosa Mexicano Boston is a mexican restaurant restaurant in Seaport in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cocktail

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4.1
Based on 3151 reviews
237
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Korean RestaurantCambridge$$

Seoul Restaurant

Seoul Restaurant is a korean restaurant restaurant in Cambridge in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.1
Based on 896 reviews
245
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RestaurantSomerville$$

Josephine

Josephine is a restaurant restaurant in Somerville in Boston that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gem

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4.1
Based on 366 reviews
248
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mediterranean Grill Boston
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Mediterranean RestaurantBoston$$

Mediterranean Grill Boston

Mediterranean Grill Boston is a strong brunch move in Boston in Boston when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

brunchhidden gem

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4.1
Based on 99 reviews
250
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Meal TakeawayBoston$$

Madras Dosa Company

Madras Dosa Company is a meal takeaway restaurant in Boston 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 1111 reviews
252
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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

Common questions about mid-range dining in Boston

What are the best mid-range restaurants in Boston?

Top mid-range restaurants in Boston include CAVA, O'Cheese, Energize. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.

How much does dining cost at mid-range restaurants in Boston?

Mid-Range restaurants in Boston are priced at the "$$" tier — The sweet spot for most nights out — full-service restaurants with real kitchens, proper drinks, and enough atmosphere to feel like an occasion without the splurge.

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