The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Boston | Outer Boston

1. • Nightshade Noodle Bar 73

   • Lively French/Vietnamese Tasting
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Rachel Miller | Semifinalist

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Rachel Miller | Semifinalist

   3. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #11

   
   

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   • 73 Exchange St, Lynn, MA | Outer Boston
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Rubato 68

   • Modern Hong Kong Cafe
   
   

   1. Bon Appétit
      The 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Laurence Louie | Semifinalist

   3. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   
   

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   • 412 Hancock St, Quincy, MA | Outer Boston
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Lê Madeline 66

   • Reimagined Vietnamese Gastropub
   
   

   1. Eater Boston
      Chef of the Year, Peter Nguyen

   2. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #23

   3. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   
   

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   • 409 Hancock St, Quincy, MA | Outer Boston
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Rare Steakhouse 56

   • Upscale Casino Steakhouse
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      4 Stars

   2. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   3. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #50

   
   

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   • 1 Broadway, Everett, MA | Outer Boston
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • MIDA 51

   • Inspired Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, Douglass Williams | Semifinalist

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Douglass Williams | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 261 Walnut St, Newton, MA | Outer Boston
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar 48

   • Authentic Cuban Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Patricia Estorino | Semifinalist

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Patricia Estorino | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 240 Moody St, Waltham, MA | Outer Boston
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Thistle & Leek 41

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   
   

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   • 105 Union St, Newton Center, MA | Outer Boston

8. • Greenleaf 28

   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Emerging Chef, Chris Viaud | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 62 Water St, Framingham, MA | Outer Boston

9. • 80 Thoreau 28

   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   
   

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   • 80 Thoreau St, Concord, MA | Outer Boston

10. • Red Rose Restaurant 28

    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 716 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA | Outer Boston

11. • Ledger 25

    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Northeast, Daniel Gursha | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 125 Washington St, Salem, MA | Outer Boston

12. • The Black Cat 25

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       Best Pop-Up

    
    

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    • 166 King St, Cohasset, MA | Outer Boston

13. • Dunkin' 21

    • Donut Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Coffee Shops Around Boston

    
    

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    • 543 Southern Artery, Quincy, MA | Outer Boston

14. • Ming Seafood Restaurant 21

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now

    
    

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    • 477 Hancock St, Quincy, MA | Outer Boston

15. • Belle Isle Seafood 21

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now

    
    

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    • 1 Main St, Winthrop, MA | Outer Boston

16. • Row 34 20

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #35

    
    

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    • 300 District Ave, Burlington, MA | Outer Boston

17. • Rosenfeld’s Bagels 20

    • Jewish Bagel Shop/Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bakeries Around Boston

    
    

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    • 1280 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA | Outer Boston

18. • Seamark Seafood & Cocktails 20

    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    2. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    3. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #50

    
    

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    • 1 Broadway, Everett, MA | Outer Boston

19. • Salt patisserie 20

    • Brazilian/French Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bakeries Around Boston

    
    

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    • 792 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA | Outer Boston