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1. Ledger Restaurant & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(2939)
$$$$
• American • Salem
Booked 49 times today
This historically unique location houses the restaurant from Matt O'Neil, former chef/owner of The Blue Ox in Lynn. O'Neil collaborates with Executive Chef, Daniel Gursha, formerly of Noma of Copenhagen, Bambara of Cambridge and A Voce and Bouley in New York City, offering a progressive New England concept, where traditional 19th-century dishes, cocktails, and techniques will be elevated with 21st-century resources. *Ledger offers uncovered outdoor dining that is weather permitting and we may not be able to guarantee inside seating if booked for outdoors.**For the month of October, we only accept parties of ten or less.**Custom cakes available with 72 hour notice; outside cake cutting fee is $7 per person.*
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2. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem
4.3
Awesome(1004)
$$$$
• Seafood • Salem
Booked 19 times today
2 floors boasting spectacular views of the Salem Harbor, offering waterfront dining on our seasonalpatio. Featuring fresh seafood, raw bar, pizzas and sandwiches, 20 craft beers and cocktails.
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3. Strega North End
4.5
Awesome(3692)
$$$$
• Italian • North End
Booked 40 times today
Strega is a hip Italian restaurant in the North End. Come enjoy fantastic food and a great atmosphere!
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4. Finz Salem
4.6
Exceptional(2760)
$$$$
• Seafood • Salem
Booked 63 times today
Surrounded by windows overlooking the Salem Harbor, Finz offers guests lively waterfront scenery in a comfortable open concept interior. Of particular note is the 40 seat bar which flows from dining room to lounge, floor to ceiling nautical wall, hand painted lobster octopus mural, open style kitchen and built-in raw and sushi bars. In warmer months, the outdoor patio dining along the water is superb, with spots in the shade or the sun to enjoy a libation or light bites. With events centered around local arts, Finz is the place to experience Salem.
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5. Buttermilk & Bourbon
4.6
Exceptional(3820)
$$$$
• American • Back Bay
Booked 86 times today
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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6. Tresca
4.8
Exceptional(4825)
$$$$
• Italian • North End
Booked 53 times today
In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.
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7. Mastro's Ocean Club - Boston
4.7
Exceptional(3246)
$$$$
• Seafood • Seaport
Booked 44 times today
Mastro’s Ocean Club Boston is ideally situated in the vibrant Seaport District, offering stunning waterfront views for a unique dining experience. As an OpenTable Diners’ Choice winner for 2025, Mastro’s Boston continues to be a top destination for unforgettable dining with easy access to the Boston Harbor and Institute of Contemporary Art—this location is a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.
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8. Pammy's
4.8
Exceptional(2593)
$$$$
• American • Cambridge
Booked 47 times today
Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We apply a 6% Kitchen Admin Fee to all checks that exclusively benefits our Back of House staff, who by MA law may not be included in the tip pool.
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9. Mooo BEACON HILL
4.9
Exceptional(4938)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Beacon Hill
Booked 63 times today
Welcome to Mooo Beacon Hill, a modern steakhouse that blends sophistication with a relaxed atmosphere, all set in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill. Our warm and inviting décor provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience, while our full bar and award-winning wine list add to the overall ambiance. Open seven days a week, we recommend making a reservation to secure your table for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up with the latest news and events.
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10. Mooncusser
4.9
Exceptional(1814)
$$$$
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 31 times today
Cancellation Policy: We ask that if you need to cancel your reservation, do so 24 hours in advance. Guests cancelling within 24 hrs of their reservation will be charged $50 per person.Mooncusser serves a $120 multicourse menu from head chef Carl Dooley. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been awarded top honors by the New York Times, Boston Magazine and other publications.

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  • Susanne
    Washington, D.C. Area •110 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Good, fresh food, friendly and helpful waitress. Halibut slightly more cooked than I’d have done, but it was all good. It was worth a visit and we had a fun night
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    Finz Salem$$$$• Seafood• Salem
    •
    4.6
  • Nicole
    Hawaii •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our favorite meal hands-down in Boston, the attention  to detail and culinary skill shined with each dish and drink. All staff from the host to the bartender to folks on our way out were fantastic. We are the biscuits, the beet salad, the chicken sliders, and the burrata is the best we’ve ever had.  Next time we’re in the area, we will be back!
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    Buttermilk & Bourbon$$$$• American• Back Bay
    •
    4.6
  • Mark
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great food and atmosphere - espresso martini is fantastic
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    Strega North End$$$$• Italian• North End
    •
    4.5
  • Amanda
    Glasgow/Lanarkshire •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Amazing experience at Sea Level in Salem. Food was outstanding and service was 10/10. Lovely touch to bring a birthday dessert for our friend who was celebrating his 50th birthday!
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    Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem$$$$• Seafood• Salem
    •
    4.3
  • Arleen
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 17, 2026
    We were a party of 6 - 3 children 8,8 and 10 and 3 adults. We had great service with Samantha. The food was delicious especially the amazing popovers - so special. The chicken entree was the best. The cod dinner was very good too. The kids ordered 3 different dinners from the children's menu and loved the cookies that came with their kids menu order. We adults loved the strawberry gel topped panna cotta - another delicious item on the menu and the ice cream sandwich was loved by many. We go to Ledger every time I visit - it's become a tradition!!!!
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    Ledger Restaurant & Bar$$$$• American• Salem
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    4.8

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