The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Boston | South

1. • Comfort Kitchen 76

   • Lively African/Global Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2023

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Kwasi Kwaa | Semifinalist

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

   
   

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   • 611 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA | South
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Chickadee 71

   • Seasonal New England/Mediterranean Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, John DaSilva | Semifinalist

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, John daSilva | Semifinalist

   3. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, John DaSilva | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 21 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA | South
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Toro 70

   • Eclectic Spanish-Inspired Tapas
   
   

   1. Eater
      The All-Time Eater 38

   2. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   3. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #32

   
   

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   • 1704 Washington St, Boston, MA | South
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Tonino 63

   • Cozy Italian-Inspired Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

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

   2. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #25

   3. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   
   

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   • 669A Centre St, Boston, MA | South
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Flour Bakery + Café 48

   • Bakery
   
   

   1. Time Out
      The best bakeries in America

   2. Eater Boston
      The Best Bakeries Around Boston

   
   

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   • 1595 Washington St, Boston, MA | South

6. • Brassica Kitchen + Cafe 46

   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Jeremy Kean and Philip Kruta | Semifinalist

   2. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #10

   
   

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   • 3710 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA | South

7. • Bar Volpe 45

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #36

   
   

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   • 170 W Broadway, South Boston, MA | South

8. • Suya Joint 43

   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Cecelia Lizotte | Semifinalist

   2. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   
   

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   • 185 Dudley St, Unit 2, Roxbury, MA | South

9. • Lenox Sophia 43

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #12

   
   

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   • 87 A St, South Boston, MA | South

10. • Yume Ga Arukara 41

    
    

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

    2. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    
    

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    • 70 Pier 4 Blvd Unit 260, Boston, MA | South

11. • Via Cannuccia 41

    
    

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

    2. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #42

    
    

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    • 1739 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA | South

12. • Row 34 41

    
    

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

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

    
    

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    • 383 Congress St, Fort Point, MA | South

13. • Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ 41

    
    

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

    2. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    
    

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    • 1052 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA | South

14. • Menton 30

    
    

    1. AAA
       Five Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 354 Congress St, Boston, MA | South

15. • Drawdown Brewing 28

    
    

    1. VinePair
       The 2025 Next Wave Awards, Liz Nicol | Brewer of the Year

    
    

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    • 3204 Washington St Boston, MA | South

16. • McGonagle's 26

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List 2025

    
    

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    • 367 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA | South

17. • Yunnan Kitchen 25

    
    

    1. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Northeast, Yisha Siu | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1721 Washington St, Unit B, Boston, MA | South

18. • Coquette 25

    • Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. East | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 450 Summer St, Boston, MA | South

19. • Kaia 23

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 370 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA | South

20. • Black Cat at Vee Vee 23

    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Northeast, Valentine Howell | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 763 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA | South

21. • Jadu 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Coffee Shops Around Boston

    
    

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    • 765 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA | South

22. • No Relation 21

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #20

    
    

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    • 11 William E. Mullins Way, Boston, MA | South

23. • J.J. Foley's Cafe 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bars Around Boston

    
    

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    • 117 E Berkeley St, Boston, MA | South

24. • George Howell Coffee 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Coffee Shops Around Boston

    
    

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    • 505 Washington St, Boston, MA | South

25. • The Haven 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bars Around Boston

    
    

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    • 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA | South

26. • Madhouse Cafe 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Coffee Shops Around Boston

    
    

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    • 24 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA | South

27. • Wally's Cafe Jazz Club 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bars Around Boston

    
    

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    • 427 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA | South

28. • Sullivan's Castle Island 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good in Boston

    
    

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    • 2080 William J Day Blvd, South Boston, MA | South

29. • Sip of Joy Café & Bakery 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Coffee Shops Around Boston

    
    

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    • 661 Tremont St, Boston, MA | South

30. • Blue Nile 20

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    
    

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    • 389 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA | South

31. • KAVA neo-taverna 20

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    
    

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    • 315 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA | South

32. • Grace by Nia 20

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #38

    
    

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    • 60 Seaport Blvd, FL 3, Boston, MA | South

33. • Third Cliff Bakery 20

    • Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bakeries Around Boston

    
    

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    • 3531 Washington St, Unit 103, Boston, MA | South

34. • Baleia 20

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #28

    
    

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    • 264 E Berkeley St, Boston, MA | South

35. • Greenhills Bakery 20

    • Irish Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bakeries Around Boston

    
    

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    • 780 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA | South

36. • Singh's Roti Shop 20

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    
    

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    • 554 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA | South

37. • SRV 20

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    
    

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    • 569 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA | South

38. • Le Foyer Bakery 20

    • Haitian Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bakeries Around Boston

    
    

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    • 132 Babson St, Mattapan, MA | South

39. • Merengue 20

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    
    

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    • 160 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA | South

40. • Fox & the Knife 20

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2019

    
    

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    • 28 W Broadway, South Boston, MA | South

41. • Bay Sweets Market 20

    • Lebanese Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bakeries Around Boston

    
    

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    • 120 Spring St, West Roxbury, MA | South