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Boston might be known for its beans, but the New England cuisine expands far beyond that. We had decadent lobster dishes for almost every meal. There is no shortage of restaurants in Boston. I made this list of five different establishments that range from historic to modern. Whatever you are craving, you will find it in Boston. Enjoy and have some clam chowder for me!
1. The Union Oyster House
Of course, we have to start with America’s oldest restaurant. The Union Oyster House is located near the North End of Boston and serves seafood, steaks and more with a New England flair. The restaurant is surrounded by cobblestone sidewalks and other historic buildings. In fact, the Green Dragon Tavern is right next door. The Green Dragon Tavern holds the designation as America’s oldest bar.
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2. Caffe Paradisio
Known for their espresso and pastries, Caffee Paradisio is a great spot on the North End. The restaurant is just around the corner from The Paul Revere House and the Old North Church. You can get your boost at Caffee Paradisio for the rest of your Freedom Trail tour.
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3. Ristorante Villa Francesca
Just around the corner from Caffee Paradisio is Restaurante Villa Francesca. I opted for a steak because I was on vacation and why not? Paired with our wine, it was to die for.
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Before leaving, I had to try my first cannoli. It was overflowing with chocolate chips and we all dove into it!
See the menu, hours and more HERE.
4. Porto
Located inside Prudential Center, Porto has an inside seating area along with a patio. We sat on the patio in November and were plenty warm. Porto has a unique menu. If you are into trying new things, this is the spot for you!
Visit their website HERE to make reservations.
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5. Summer Shack
Summer Shack was located across the street from our hotel, the Sheraton Boston Hotel. The restaurant and bar reminded me of somewhere much more tropical than metropolitan Boston.
We went to Summer Shack four times on our trip. Each time, we ordered fruity cocktails and the lobster pot stickers because we could not get enough of them.
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These five spots were my favorite restaurants in Boston. Please comment and share if you tried them for yourself.
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