Boston Restaurants

Boston has over 2,000 restaurants to choose from.City Search: City Search Local specialties include baked beans, cod, and "chowda."

The No. 9 Park Restaurant could be considered the finest dining experience in Boston. It was listed on the "Best of Boston 2006 Restaurant" list.Boston Magazine: Boston Magazine Home to Chef Barbara Lynch and her showcase menus of Italian and French cuisine. Start with appetizers such as Oysters, grilled octopus or prune stuffed Gnocchi, then move on to main courses such as "loin of Colorado" Lamb, Crispy Pork Belly or Wild Striped Bass. Save room for desserts like a creme fraiche croustillant or a chocolate and cardamom mousse.

Seafood foodies should try the The Daily Catch. This moderately priced restaurant menu consists of a variety of calamari and a tempting selection of broiled, fried, and sauteed fish and shellfish. Or try the signature dish of black squid-ink fettuccine, and linguine with clam sauce. Zagat claims they have “some of the best squid in Beantown.”Zagat: Zagat

Check out Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage for an affordable dining experience. Here they serve seven ounces of house-ground beef and the "best onion rings in the world".Frommer's: Frommer's They also cater to vegetarians by serving dishes such as veggie burgers, salads, and creamy, garlicky hummus. Bring the kids and try a real raspberry lime "Rickey" (raspberry syrup, lime juice, lime wedges, and club soda).