Denise's Guidebook for Boston

Denise
Denise's Guidebook for Boston

Food Scene

Here are some of my favorite local places most are walking distance from the apartment. If you have a question about something not listed here, just ask!
Only 2 blocks away, Douzo has great Sushi in a lively room.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Douzo Sushi
131 Dartmouth St
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Only 2 blocks away, Douzo has great Sushi in a lively room.
Flour serves great breakfast items, sandwiches and all kinds of baked goods. Grab a seat there, or bring provisions home. The sticky bun is a must try! The location on Clarendon St is just a few blocks away,
180 Einheimische empfehlen
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington St
180 Einheimische empfehlen
Flour serves great breakfast items, sandwiches and all kinds of baked goods. Grab a seat there, or bring provisions home. The sticky bun is a must try! The location on Clarendon St is just a few blocks away,
A couple of dine in options, but the market is something wonderful - with all kinds of imported Italian specialties to bring home.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Eataly Boston
800 Boylston St
46 Einheimische empfehlen
A couple of dine in options, but the market is something wonderful - with all kinds of imported Italian specialties to bring home.
Great thin crust pizza, and don't leave without ordering gelato.
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Picco
513 Tremont St
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Great thin crust pizza, and don't leave without ordering gelato.
Great lobster roll and oysters, cute outdoor patio open seasonally. A Barbara Lynch restaurant.
72 Einheimische empfehlen
B&G Oysters
550 Tremont St
72 Einheimische empfehlen
Great lobster roll and oysters, cute outdoor patio open seasonally. A Barbara Lynch restaurant.
Well done French cuisine. A bit pricey.
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Aquitaine
569 Tremont St
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Well done French cuisine. A bit pricey.
Very good Indian food. Everything on the menu is great.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Mela Indian Restaurant
578 Tremont St
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Very good Indian food. Everything on the menu is great.
Great seafood. $$$$ Excellent service. This is my favorite seafood restaurant in Boston.
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Atlantic Fish Co
761 Boylston St
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Great seafood. $$$$ Excellent service. This is my favorite seafood restaurant in Boston.
Sister restaurant of Atlantic Fish. More of a steakhouse.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Abe & Louie's
793 Boylston St
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Sister restaurant of Atlantic Fish. More of a steakhouse.
They have an excellent brunch - moderately priced and very good food.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Petit Robert Bistro
480 Columbus Ave
25 Einheimische empfehlen
They have an excellent brunch - moderately priced and very good food.
In the Waterfront/Seaport area. All things lobster.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
James Hook & Co
440 Atlantic Ave
24 Einheimische empfehlen
In the Waterfront/Seaport area. All things lobster.
In the Waterfront/Seaport area. A bit touristy, but fun to eat at large picnic tables under a tent.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
The Barking Crab
88 Sleeper St
52 Einheimische empfehlen
In the Waterfront/Seaport area. A bit touristy, but fun to eat at large picnic tables under a tent.
If you must.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Legal Sea Foods
100 Copley Pl
105 Einheimische empfehlen
If you must.
Near Faneuil Hall on the Freedom Trail. Oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States. For a tourist spot, their food is very good. And the oysters...
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Union Oyster House
41 Union St
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Near Faneuil Hall on the Freedom Trail. Oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States. For a tourist spot, their food is very good. And the oysters...
Awesome Dim Sum. And very good menu items too.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Hei La Moon Restaurant
83 Beach St
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Awesome Dim Sum. And very good menu items too.
Local bar with an excellent chef. Down the street.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Delux Cafe
100 Chandler Street
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Local bar with an excellent chef. Down the street.
Casual, typical bar food. They have Tater Tots on the menu! Nice outdoor seating in the good weather.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Five Horses Tavern - South End
535 Columbus Ave
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Casual, typical bar food. They have Tater Tots on the menu! Nice outdoor seating in the good weather.
Great lobster rolls on Challah bread and fantastic clam chowder. Owners are nice and staff is great. A few tables outside.
Lobstah On A Roll
537 Columbus Ave
Great lobster rolls on Challah bread and fantastic clam chowder. Owners are nice and staff is great. A few tables outside.
Asian Fusion with a huge outdoor patio in the summer.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Banyan Bar + Refuge
553 Tremont St
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Asian Fusion with a huge outdoor patio in the summer.
Good food and live music. Nice outdoor patio.
229 Einheimische empfehlen
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont St
229 Einheimische empfehlen
Good food and live music. Nice outdoor patio.
Casual bar serving inexpensive Italian food - Pizza, Chicken/Eggplant Parm, Mussels, etc.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Anchovies
433 Columbus Ave
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Casual bar serving inexpensive Italian food - Pizza, Chicken/Eggplant Parm, Mussels, etc.
Casual take out (they have a couple of tables) Good Lobster roll.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Luke's Lobster Back Bay
75 Exeter St
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Casual take out (they have a couple of tables) Good Lobster roll.
Very unpretentious family-owned business that has been here for years. Great breakfast sandwiches and lunch items. Local favorite - Bacon, Egg & Cheese. 2 blocks away.
Billy's Sub Shop
57 Berkeley St
Very unpretentious family-owned business that has been here for years. Great breakfast sandwiches and lunch items. Local favorite - Bacon, Egg & Cheese. 2 blocks away.
Small plates. Huge menu. Great bar scene.
169 Einheimische empfehlen
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon St
169 Einheimische empfehlen
Small plates. Huge menu. Great bar scene.
Barbara Lynch's Sister restaurant to B&G Oyster across the street.
33 Einheimische empfehlen
The Butcher Shop
552 Tremont St
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Barbara Lynch's Sister restaurant to B&G Oyster across the street.
Just around the corner
Greystone Cafe, Bakery, and Provisions
123 Appleton Street
Just around the corner
Dine in, or pick up take out or provisions for your stay.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Eataly Boston
800 Boylston St
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Dine in, or pick up take out or provisions for your stay.
Pan-Asian neighborhood place. Chinese, Japanese and Thai. Dine in or take out.
Shun's Kitchen
520 Columbus Ave
Pan-Asian neighborhood place. Chinese, Japanese and Thai. Dine in or take out.
Coffee house with pretty good sandwiches. 2 blocks away
Berkeley Perk Cafe
69 Berkeley St
Coffee house with pretty good sandwiches. 2 blocks away
Brioche donuts. Not like Dunkin'
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Blackbird Doughnuts
492 Tremont St
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Brioche donuts. Not like Dunkin'
Nice outdoor patio. Tacos galore.
Cósmica
40 Berkeley Street
Nice outdoor patio. Tacos galore.
Cozy neighborhood place, Italian - home made pasta, paninis at lunch. Italian small plates by James Beard Award-winning Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette
64 Einheimische empfehlen
Coppa Enoteca
253 Shawmut Ave
64 Einheimische empfehlen
Cozy neighborhood place, Italian - home made pasta, paninis at lunch. Italian small plates by James Beard Award-winning Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette
Awesome Mediterranean small plates and a fantastic sidewalk patio.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
KAVA neo-taverna
315 Shawmut Ave
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Awesome Mediterranean small plates and a fantastic sidewalk patio.
Local Diner. A few blocks away - open for breakfast & lunch.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe
429 Columbus Ave
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Local Diner. A few blocks away - open for breakfast & lunch.
Fantastic Pancakes - as big as a plate. A bit of a walk, but you'll burn the calories on the way back to the apt.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Mike's City Diner
1714 Washington Street
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Fantastic Pancakes - as big as a plate. A bit of a walk, but you'll burn the calories on the way back to the apt.
Upscale bar food.
Black Lamb
571 Tremont Street
Upscale bar food.
Been here forever - casual, popular brunch spot, too.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Metropolis
584 Tremont St
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Been here forever - casual, popular brunch spot, too.
Really good neighborhood steakhouse.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston Chops South End
1375 Washington St
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Really good neighborhood steakhouse.
Great Thai food - eat in or take out. About 5 blocks from your apartment.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
House of Siam
542 Columbus Ave
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Great Thai food - eat in or take out. About 5 blocks from your apartment.
Coffee, Pastries and some prepared sandwiches. just around the corner. Their other location on Shawmut Ave is larger and serves dinner as well.
South End Buttery Annex
37 Clarendon Street
Coffee, Pastries and some prepared sandwiches. just around the corner. Their other location on Shawmut Ave is larger and serves dinner as well.
Great coffee shop and they have a wonderful restaurant open for dinner. Cozy patio and downstairs dining room with a fireplace.
94 Einheimische empfehlen
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut Ave
94 Einheimische empfehlen
Great coffee shop and they have a wonderful restaurant open for dinner. Cozy patio and downstairs dining room with a fireplace.
Life Alive is a great local vegetarian/salad spot. Huge Patio.
Life Alive Organic Cafe South End
505 Tremont Street
Life Alive is a great local vegetarian/salad spot. Huge Patio.
North End Boston Food Tour
Boston “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour
This recently opened (2023) - just a couple of blocks away on Columbus Ave. It took the place of the original Giacomos (which still has a location in the North End)
Gigi
This recently opened (2023) - just a couple of blocks away on Columbus Ave. It took the place of the original Giacomos (which still has a location in the North End)
Sad that the one around the corner from the apartment closed - this one is in the North End.
115 Einheimische empfehlen
Giacomo's
355 Hanover St
115 Einheimische empfehlen
Sad that the one around the corner from the apartment closed - this one is in the North End.
This is quite the hidden gem (in the Boston Public Library) if you want "afternoon tea" in a really beautiful setting. 2 blocks away from the apartment.
The Courtyard Tea Room
700 Boylston St
This is quite the hidden gem (in the Boston Public Library) if you want "afternoon tea" in a really beautiful setting. 2 blocks away from the apartment.
A big hit in the North End - be prepared to wait for a table, but their Lobster Roll is legendary.
104 Einheimische empfehlen
Neptune Oyster
63 Salem St
104 Einheimische empfehlen
A big hit in the North End - be prepared to wait for a table, but their Lobster Roll is legendary.
Upscale "Fish House". Fancy vibe.
The Banks Fish House
Upscale "Fish House". Fancy vibe.
Everyone loves Mikes for Cannoli.
203 Einheimische empfehlen
Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover St
203 Einheimische empfehlen
Everyone loves Mikes for Cannoli.
Cannoli- Mikes or Modern - you can't go wrong at either, but I personally prefer Modern.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Modern Pastry Shop
20 Salem St
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Cannoli- Mikes or Modern - you can't go wrong at either, but I personally prefer Modern.

Drinks & Nightlife

Live Jazz, cocktails and food.
229 Einheimische empfehlen
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont St
229 Einheimische empfehlen
Live Jazz, cocktails and food.
One block away. Cozy non pretentious local bar which also serves some good food... just down the street.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Delux Cafe
100 Chandler Street
41 Einheimische empfehlen
One block away. Cozy non pretentious local bar which also serves some good food... just down the street.
Brownstone
111 Dartmouth St
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Clerys
113 Dartmouth St
13 Einheimische empfehlen
164 Einheimische empfehlen
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania Street
164 Einheimische empfehlen
Have a pretzel while you're there.
114 Einheimische empfehlen
Harpoon
1 Harborside Dr
114 Einheimische empfehlen
Have a pretzel while you're there.
Decent Bar food. Lively crowd.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Five Horses Tavern - South End
535 Columbus Ave
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Decent Bar food. Lively crowd.
Asian Fusion. Huge outdoor seating in the warmer months.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Banyan Bar + Refuge
553 Tremont St
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Asian Fusion. Huge outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Gastro Pub serving great comfort food and craft cocktails.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Franklin Cafe
278 Shawmut Ave
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Gastro Pub serving great comfort food and craft cocktails.
Southern food and Live Jazz.
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Southern food and Live Jazz.

Sightseeing

Views!
14 Einheimische empfehlen
John Hancock Tower
200 Clarendon Street
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Views!
Boston's "Little Italy" great restaurants , bakeries - Modern Pastry and Mike's for their famous cannoli's.
405 Einheimische empfehlen
North End
405 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston's "Little Italy" great restaurants , bakeries - Modern Pastry and Mike's for their famous cannoli's.
815 Einheimische empfehlen
Fenway Park
4 Jersey St
815 Einheimische empfehlen
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic Avenue
54 Einheimische empfehlen
517 Einheimische empfehlen
Faneuil Hall
1 S Market St
517 Einheimische empfehlen
www.bostonharborcruises.com
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston Harborwalk
Boston Wharf Road
59 Einheimische empfehlen
www.bostonharborcruises.com
Monument Square
Monument Square
146 Einheimische empfehlen
Bunker Hill Monument
Monument Square
146 Einheimische empfehlen
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Trinity Church
206 Clarendon St
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston's oldest church. "One if by land, Two if by sea..."
85 Einheimische empfehlen
Old North Church & historische Stätte
193 Salem St
85 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston's oldest church. "One if by land, Two if by sea..."
Actual cobblestone street in Beacon Hill. I believe it's the most photographed street in America.
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Acorn Street
Acorn Street
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Actual cobblestone street in Beacon Hill. I believe it's the most photographed street in America.
Check out where Secy of State John Kerry lives. Posh section of Beacon Hill.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Louisburg Square
10 Louisburg Square
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Check out where Secy of State John Kerry lives. Posh section of Beacon Hill.
Grab some authentic Chinese food. Hei La Moon and Jumbo Seafood are two of my favorites.
96 Einheimische empfehlen
Chinatown
96 Einheimische empfehlen
Grab some authentic Chinese food. Hei La Moon and Jumbo Seafood are two of my favorites.
Charles street in Beacon hill has lovely small gift shops, and great restaurants. A nice 20 minute stroll from the apartment.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Charles Street
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Charles street in Beacon hill has lovely small gift shops, and great restaurants. A nice 20 minute stroll from the apartment.
91 Einheimische empfehlen
The Paul Revere House
19 N Square
91 Einheimische empfehlen
There's a lovely outdoor courtyard and always interesting exhibits in the first free public library in the US
288 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St
288 Einheimische empfehlen
There's a lovely outdoor courtyard and always interesting exhibits in the first free public library in the US
You can begin at Boston Common (139 Tremont St) Follow the painted red line throughout the city.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
freedom trail, boston
100 Hanover St
13 Einheimische empfehlen
You can begin at Boston Common (139 Tremont St) Follow the painted red line throughout the city.
King's Chapel Burying Ground
40 Tremont St
If a tour with a costumed guide is your thing, The Freedom trail is a must see for tourists.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Freedom Trail Starting Point
Freedom Trail
21 Einheimische empfehlen
If a tour with a costumed guide is your thing, The Freedom trail is a must see for tourists.
34 Einheimische empfehlen
The Christian Science Plaza
Huntington Avenue
34 Einheimische empfehlen
Interesting to check out, if you're so inclined. The Mappararium is a big inside-out glass globe built in 1935.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
The Mary Baker Eddy Library
210 Massachusetts Ave
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Interesting to check out, if you're so inclined. The Mappararium is a big inside-out glass globe built in 1935.
View Boston - Prudential Center's 3 story obsevation deck receltly re-opened - Summer of 2023.
280 Einheimische empfehlen
Prudential Center
800 Boylston St
280 Einheimische empfehlen
View Boston - Prudential Center's 3 story obsevation deck receltly re-opened - Summer of 2023.
A nice 20 minute stroll - beautiful gardens, the swan boats and the famous "make way for ducklings" statues.
Öffentlicher Garten
4 Charles St
A nice 20 minute stroll - beautiful gardens, the swan boats and the famous "make way for ducklings" statues.

Parks & Nature

Walking along the Charles is always a wonderful way to take in Boston, people watch and get some exercise. And you can rent a Kayak or canoe in the warmer months.
279 Einheimische empfehlen
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River Esplanades
279 Einheimische empfehlen
Walking along the Charles is always a wonderful way to take in Boston, people watch and get some exercise. And you can rent a Kayak or canoe in the warmer months.
Swan Boats, Beautiful plantings and the famous "Make Way For Ducklings" bronze statues.
440 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston Public Garden
440 Einheimische empfehlen
Swan Boats, Beautiful plantings and the famous "Make Way For Ducklings" bronze statues.
Lots of green space here - and the Central Burying Ground is tucked in on the Tremont St side
567 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston Common
139 Boylston St
567 Einheimische empfehlen
Lots of green space here - and the Central Burying Ground is tucked in on the Tremont St side
Stroll over to Comm Ave and walk the "mall". Park like setting in the middle of the Back Bay. Head East toward the Boston Common and Gardens.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
484 Commonwealth Avenue
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Stroll over to Comm Ave and walk the "mall". Park like setting in the middle of the Back Bay. Head East toward the Boston Common and Gardens.

Arts & Culture

91 Einheimische empfehlen
The Paul Revere House
19 N Square
91 Einheimische empfehlen
1042 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave
1042 Einheimische empfehlen
118 Einheimische empfehlen
USS Constitution Museum
118 Einheimische empfehlen
The first Public Library in the United States. 2 blocks away, there are always interesting exhibits. And the courtyard is very pretty. Also - it's free.
288 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St
288 Einheimische empfehlen
The first Public Library in the United States. 2 blocks away, there are always interesting exhibits. And the courtyard is very pretty. Also - it's free.
500 Einheimische empfehlen
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
500 Einheimische empfehlen
Very interesting way to spend a couple of hours leaning all about one of our great presidents. Beautiful setting on the water.
129 Einheimische empfehlen
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia Point
129 Einheimische empfehlen
Very interesting way to spend a couple of hours leaning all about one of our great presidents. Beautiful setting on the water.
299 Einheimische empfehlen
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore Dr
299 Einheimische empfehlen
399 Einheimische empfehlen
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf
399 Einheimische empfehlen
111 Einheimische empfehlen
Boston Symphony Orchestra
301 Massachusetts Ave
111 Einheimische empfehlen

Shopping

Cool outdoor Arts & Crafts market. And Food Trucks.
54 Einheimische empfehlen
SoWa Open Market
500 Harrison Ave
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Cool outdoor Arts & Crafts market. And Food Trucks.
Unique Artist crafted gifts.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Gifted
2 Dartmouth St
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Unique Artist crafted gifts.
Upscale mall. 2 blocks away,
148 Einheimische empfehlen
Copley Place
100 Huntington Ave
148 Einheimische empfehlen
Upscale mall. 2 blocks away,
The "5th Avenue of Boston" Upscale shops.
647 Einheimische empfehlen
Newbury Street
Newbury Street
647 Einheimische empfehlen
The "5th Avenue of Boston" Upscale shops.
280 Einheimische empfehlen
Prudential Center
800 Boylston St
280 Einheimische empfehlen
517 Einheimische empfehlen
Faneuil Hall
1 S Market St
517 Einheimische empfehlen

Essentials

Huge Supermarket. Everything you could possibly want/need. There's a liquor section inside as well. Just 4 blocks away.
595 Einheimische empfehlen
Star Market
370 Western Ave
595 Einheimische empfehlen
Huge Supermarket. Everything you could possibly want/need. There's a liquor section inside as well. Just 4 blocks away.
They've got milk, juice, yogurt and eggs here too. Right around the corner on Columbus @ Clarendon St.
35 Einheimische empfehlen
CVS Pharmacy
467 Centre St
35 Einheimische empfehlen
They've got milk, juice, yogurt and eggs here too. Right around the corner on Columbus @ Clarendon St.
Just around the corner - upscale wine and liquor shop.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
The Urban Grape
303 Columbus Ave
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Just around the corner - upscale wine and liquor shop.
57 Einheimische empfehlen
7-Eleven
252 W Newton St
57 Einheimische empfehlen
A mini grocery store a few blocks away - if you don't feel like going to the big Star Market. Small business.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
South End Food Emporium
469 Columbus Ave
9 Einheimische empfehlen
A mini grocery store a few blocks away - if you don't feel like going to the big Star Market. Small business.
Formaggio is a compact shop featuring cheese and specialty items - great sandwiches are prepared as well.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Formaggio Kitchen - South End
268 Shawmut Ave
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Formaggio is a compact shop featuring cheese and specialty items - great sandwiches are prepared as well.