The best restaurants in Fall River

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Craving a cozy, no-fuss breakfast that still surprises you? Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant runs on hearty American staples with delightful…

162 Salem St (Boston) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Craving a cozy, no-fuss breakfast that still surprises you? Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant runs on hearty American staples with delightful twists, from the Supreme Omelet and Eggs Benedict to Brazilian hits like the X-Tudo and mariscada, plus cappuccinos and chocolate chip waffles if your sweet tooth shows up early.

From the Boston newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Umami Crudo

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Umami Crudo is Chef Gary Lei’s fine-dining Japanese spot, sister to Umami Omakase, turning out pristine sashimi, meticulously crafted…

78 Salem St (Boston)

Umami Crudo is Chef Gary Lei’s fine-dining Japanese spot, sister to Umami Omakase, turning out pristine sashimi, meticulously crafted omakase sushi sets, creative rolls, and refined Japanese tapas that actually surprise you. Plan a midweek treat this week and let the menu show off its global meets Japanese magic.

From the Somerville newsletter, August 3, 2026

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New England chowder, oysters, Rhode Island calamari, legit lobster rolls, even baked stuffed lobster on Thursdays through Saturdays, plus…

392 Davol St

New England chowder, oysters, Rhode Island calamari, legit lobster rolls, even baked stuffed lobster on Thursdays through Saturdays, plus craft cocktails with breezy views of Mount Hope Bay and the USS Massachusetts.

From the Fall River newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Tasty Burger

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Tasty Burger keeps it simple in the best way, grilling flat-patty burgers from quality American beef that hit the spot without the fuss.…

86 Van Ness St (Boston)

Tasty Burger keeps it simple in the best way, grilling flat-patty burgers from quality American beef that hit the spot without the fuss. Craving convenience? Order online to skip the line, then enjoy that old school burger-joint vibe on a short hop from Newton.

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Hojoko

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Hip izakaya in Verb Hotel serving Japanese tavern-style fare with craft beers & frozen cocktails.

1271 Boylston St (Boston)

Hip izakaya in Verb Hotel serving Japanese tavern-style fare with craft beers & frozen cocktails.

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Simple counter serve for açai bowls & contemporary takes on Pan-Asian fare like Korean BBQ & unagi.

25 Chauncy St (Boston)

Simple counter serve for açai bowls & contemporary takes on Pan-Asian fare like Korean BBQ & unagi.

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Cafe Bonjour

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Casual eatery for brunch classics such as avocado toast, crepes and eggs, plus sandwiches and coffee.

55 Temple Pl (Boston)

Casual eatery for brunch classics such as avocado toast, crepes and eggs, plus sandwiches and coffee.

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Casual spot for chicken tenders and sandwiches that can be customized with a range of spices.

123 Stuart St (Boston)

Casual spot for chicken tenders and sandwiches that can be customized with a range of spices.

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Craft pizzas, plus ciabatta sandwiches & salads in a cozy setting with a fireplace & wooden floors.

222 Newbury St (Boston)

Craft pizzas, plus ciabatta sandwiches & salads in a cozy setting with a fireplace & wooden floors.

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Mmmac N' Cheese

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Counter-serve option at Faneuil Hall Marketplace offering creative spins on mac 'n' cheese.

1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl (Boston)

Counter-serve option at Faneuil Hall Marketplace offering creative spins on mac 'n' cheese.

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Saltie Girl

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Charming raw bar serving various seafood, including dishes made with tinned fish.

279 Dartmouth St (Boston)

Charming raw bar serving various seafood, including dishes made with tinned fish.

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Pizzeria Rustico

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Hot & cold sandwiches, salads & homemade pasta at this casual, lively Italian spot with sports TV.

85 Canal St (Boston)

Hot & cold sandwiches, salads & homemade pasta at this casual, lively Italian spot with sports TV.

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Hot, crispy chicken tenders and sliders on the menu at this casual eatery, plus beer and mac 'n' cheese.

10 District Ave C10 (Boston)

Hot, crispy chicken tenders and sliders on the menu at this casual eatery, plus beer and mac 'n' cheese.

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Bright, casual eatery for burgers stacked with unconventional toppings, plus veggie options.

1100 Boylston St (Boston)

Bright, casual eatery for burgers stacked with unconventional toppings, plus veggie options.

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International cuisine, creative cocktails, and live music in a happening brick-line venue.

541 Tremont St (Boston)

International cuisine, creative cocktails, and live music in a happening brick-line venue.

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Yvonne's

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Refined yet playful supper club in a handsome hideaway accented with marble and mahogany wood.

2 Winter Pl (Boston)

Refined yet playful supper club in a handsome hideaway accented with marble and mahogany wood.

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Crispy boneless fried chicken sandwiches (with sliders) and tenders, plus sides, served in a casual setting.

160 Brighton Ave (Boston)

Crispy boneless fried chicken sandwiches (with sliders) and tenders, plus sides, served in a casual setting.

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Mamma Maria

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Refined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.

3 N Square #1 (Boston)

Refined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse.

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Sweet Cheeks Q

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BBQ trays, Southern sides & inspired cocktails served at family-style tables in a welcoming space.

1381 Boylston St (Boston)

BBQ trays, Southern sides & inspired cocktails served at family-style tables in a welcoming space.

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Estragon Tapas

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Airy dining room for inspired renderings of Spanish favorites, creative cocktails & large wine list.

700 Harrison Ave (Boston)

Airy dining room for inspired renderings of Spanish favorites, creative cocktails & large wine list.

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Chef Andy Husbands, big on the competitive BBQ scene, serves smoked meat trays with flair.

343 Congress St (Boston)

Chef Andy Husbands, big on the competitive BBQ scene, serves smoked meat trays with flair.

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Wahlburgers

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Counter-serve spot near Fenway Park from Mark Wahlberg & brothers with burgers & spiked milkshakes.

132 Brookline Ave (Boston)

Counter-serve spot near Fenway Park from Mark Wahlberg & brothers with burgers & spiked milkshakes.

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Cafe sauvage

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Relaxed French restaurant with sidewalk dining, offering traditional fare.

25 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Relaxed French restaurant with sidewalk dining, offering traditional fare.

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Little Sage

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Italian entrees, pastas and snacks, plus cocktails and wine, in a small setting.

352 Hanover St (Boston)

Italian entrees, pastas and snacks, plus cocktails and wine, in a small setting.

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Japanese eatery featuring a wide selection of beers, teppanyaki, and an entertaining hibachi experience.

101 Front St

Japanese eatery featuring a wide selection of beers, teppanyaki, and an entertaining hibachi experience.

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Fox & The Knife

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A menu focused on rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting with bar seating.

28 W Broadway (Boston)

A menu focused on rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting with bar seating.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

173 Border St (Boston)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Casual restaurant specializing in sushi and poke bowls, plus an assortment of Japanese dishes.

338 Quarry St

Casual restaurant specializing in sushi and poke bowls, plus an assortment of Japanese dishes.

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Stylish food court featuring hip eateries, cocktail spots, and dessert shops, plus live music and events.

100 High St (Boston)

Stylish food court featuring hip eateries, cocktail spots, and dessert shops, plus live music and events.

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Destination for quirky New Orleans-inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge.

160 Commonwealth Ave (Boston)

Destination for quirky New Orleans-inspired dishes by a local star chef, plus a lively lounge.

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Laid-back eatery offering burgers, wings and pizza, plus craft cocktails and beers.

9 Bowdoin St (Boston)

Laid-back eatery offering burgers, wings and pizza, plus craft cocktails and beers.

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Counter-serve nook offering build-your-own-burgers & other old-school staples for breakfast & lunch.

100 High St (Boston)

Counter-serve nook offering build-your-own-burgers & other old-school staples for breakfast & lunch.

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Pho Basil

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A bright, minimalistic eatery with a mix of Thai & Vietnamese dishes, spiced to order.

177 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

A bright, minimalistic eatery with a mix of Thai & Vietnamese dishes, spiced to order.

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Boston Sail Loft

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Waterside maritime mainstay with floor-to-ceiling windows & seafood staples, plus bar scene.

80 Atlantic Ave (Boston)

Waterside maritime mainstay with floor-to-ceiling windows & seafood staples, plus bar scene.

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Easygoing restaurant with harbor views serving oysters, seafood specialties & steak, plus cocktails.

300 Pier 4 Blvd. Retail Space 2 (Boston)

Easygoing restaurant with harbor views serving oysters, seafood specialties & steak, plus cocktails.

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Picco

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Casual, welcoming neighborhood pick for thin-crust pizzas, homemade ice cream, wine & beer.

513 Tremont St (Boston)

Casual, welcoming neighborhood pick for thin-crust pizzas, homemade ice cream, wine & beer.

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Jiro‘s Sushi

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Compact spot for sushi and sashimi dishes, served fresh and presented with pride.

32 Kneeland St (Boston)

Compact spot for sushi and sashimi dishes, served fresh and presented with pride.

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Intimate spot for classic Italian fare, with old-world charm & an enclosed rooftop dining area.

286 Hanover St (Boston)

Intimate spot for classic Italian fare, with old-world charm & an enclosed rooftop dining area.

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Lively eatery with a bar known for gourmet burgers, milkshakes and cocktails, plus patio seating.

99 Blackstone St (Boston)

Lively eatery with a bar known for gourmet burgers, milkshakes and cocktails, plus patio seating.

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Cozy eating establishment for omakase-style sushi and other Japanese dishes.

11 Temple Pl (Boston)

Cozy eating establishment for omakase-style sushi and other Japanese dishes.

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Via Cannuccia

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Bakery, trattoria, and pizzeria whipping up Italian mains, including risotto and lasagna.

1739 Dorchester Ave (Boston)

Bakery, trattoria, and pizzeria whipping up Italian mains, including risotto and lasagna.

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Blue Ribbon BBQ

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Local counter-serve chain dishing up Southern BBQ fare in a casual space with a vintage vibe.

401 Park Dr (Boston)

Local counter-serve chain dishing up Southern BBQ fare in a casual space with a vintage vibe.

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Saigon Fusion

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Casual, homey joint for Vietnamese staples including pho, banh mi and spring rolls.

201 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Casual, homey joint for Vietnamese staples including pho, banh mi and spring rolls.

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Phở Pasteur

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Quick-serve spot for oversized bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup & traditional entrees.

682 Washington St (Boston)

Quick-serve spot for oversized bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup & traditional entrees.

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Tiny spot for hefty plates of American fare, popular for weekend brunch (dinner served most nights).

229 North St (Boston)

Tiny spot for hefty plates of American fare, popular for weekend brunch (dinner served most nights).

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New England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.

131 State St (Boston)

New England fare & bars on 2 floors in a historic building with clubby decor & modern touches.

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Fresh, flavorful and beautifully prepared beef and pork are sizzled by staff at this contemporary eatery.

1414 Commonwealth Ave (Boston)

Fresh, flavorful and beautifully prepared beef and pork are sizzled by staff at this contemporary eatery.

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Snug corner storefront serving handmade pastas & raviolis (with a variety of fillings) to go.

1528 Tremont St (Boston)

Snug corner storefront serving handmade pastas & raviolis (with a variety of fillings) to go.

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Sunny Girl

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Counter-serve stop focused on egg sandwiches on homemade English muffins, plus lunch staples.

252 Commercial St (Boston)

Counter-serve stop focused on egg sandwiches on homemade English muffins, plus lunch staples.

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Mariel

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Upscale venue for Cuban specialties and craft cocktails served in dreamy, elegant surroundings.

10 Post Office Square #120 (Boston)

Upscale venue for Cuban specialties and craft cocktails served in dreamy, elegant surroundings.

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Toro

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Small, stylish spot from Chef Ken Oringer serves up celebrated tapas, cocktails & Spanish wines.

1704 Washington St (Boston)

Small, stylish spot from Chef Ken Oringer serves up celebrated tapas, cocktails & Spanish wines.

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Casual restaurant spotlighting authentic Dominican cuisine, including rice and beans, guisado, and chicharron.

3094 Washington St (Boston)

Casual restaurant spotlighting authentic Dominican cuisine, including rice and beans, guisado, and chicharron.

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Carmelina's

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Open-air restaurant offers hearty portions of classic Italian dishes that come with a modern flair.

307 Hanover St (Boston)

Open-air restaurant offers hearty portions of classic Italian dishes that come with a modern flair.

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Noodle soups & other Vietnamese dishes in a bright corner space with plants & colorful banquettes.

1356 Dorchester Ave (Boston)

Noodle soups & other Vietnamese dishes in a bright corner space with plants & colorful banquettes.

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Daytime deli serving bagels, breakfast items, salads & sandwiches, including Reubens & house combos.

101 Arch St #150 (Boston)

Daytime deli serving bagels, breakfast items, salads & sandwiches, including Reubens & house combos.

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Regina Pizzeria

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Circa-1926 local chain for thin-crust, brick-oven pizzas in a no-frills setting.

11 1/2 Thacher St (Boston)

Circa-1926 local chain for thin-crust, brick-oven pizzas in a no-frills setting.

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Pazza on Porter

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Colorful restaurant with a relaxed vibe serving standard burgers, pastas, brunch & mains.

107 Porter St (Boston)

Colorful restaurant with a relaxed vibe serving standard burgers, pastas, brunch & mains.

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Sophisticated spot in the Fairmont for farm-to-table American eats, craft drinks & hobnobbing.

138 St James Ave (Boston)

Sophisticated spot in the Fairmont for farm-to-table American eats, craft drinks & hobnobbing.

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Sonsie

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Enduring, classy bistro with eclectic menu & wine cellar known for brunch, plus Newbury Street view.

327 Newbury St (Boston)

Enduring, classy bistro with eclectic menu & wine cellar known for brunch, plus Newbury Street view.

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Douzo Sushi

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Trendy, bustling Japanese restaurant serving sushi & cocktails in a modern, loungey space.

131 Dartmouth St (Boston)

Trendy, bustling Japanese restaurant serving sushi & cocktails in a modern, loungey space.

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Simple pizza joint for slices and pies with a varied menu that includes pasta, calzones, and panini.

1 Stuart St (Boston)

Simple pizza joint for slices and pies with a varied menu that includes pasta, calzones, and panini.

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CASA BONITA

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Fresh Mexican fare such as burritos, flautas and birria tacos, plus margaritas.

1033 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Fresh Mexican fare such as burritos, flautas and birria tacos, plus margaritas.

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Chart House

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High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.

60 Long Wharf (Boston)

High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.

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Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

4 Columbus Ave (Boston)

Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

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Pho Viet’s

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No-nonsense cafe with a basic setting doling out hearty Vietnamese sandwiches & big bowls of pho.

1022 Commonwealth Ave (Boston)

No-nonsense cafe with a basic setting doling out hearty Vietnamese sandwiches & big bowls of pho.

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The Salty Pig

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Pork-focused bistro offering American comfort food, charcuterie & craft beers in loftlike digs.

130 Dartmouth St (Boston)

Pork-focused bistro offering American comfort food, charcuterie & craft beers in loftlike digs.

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Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

325 Huntington Ave (Boston)

Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Contemporary counter serve offering classic & signature pizzas, plus pasta, panini & salads.

16 Derne St (Boston)

Contemporary counter serve offering classic & signature pizzas, plus pasta, panini & salads.

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Wa Shin

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Elegant venue offering an omakase menu of Edomae-style sushi and Japanese fare.

222 Stuart St (Boston)

Elegant venue offering an omakase menu of Edomae-style sushi and Japanese fare.

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Izakaya-style eatery featuring traditional Japanese dishes and sushi.

665 Boylston St (Boston)

Izakaya-style eatery featuring traditional Japanese dishes and sushi.

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Outpost of longtime family-owned institution for crispy, NYC-style pies & grilled meat skewers.

111 Chelsea St (Boston)

Outpost of longtime family-owned institution for crispy, NYC-style pies & grilled meat skewers.

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