Boston Restaurant Tips by risse73

Restaurant Name: Anna's Tacqueria

This is a good cheap local hang-out if you miss Mexican food. They have nice-sized wonderfully-priced burritos and other typical Mexican fare.

Favorite Dish: Burritos and tacos

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (617) 739-7300
Address: 1412 Beacon St. Brookline, MA also Davis Sq. Smrvl
Directions: In Brookline - take the C line which runs along Beacon St.

Restaurant Name: Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market

This is a typical tourist destination in Boston with a variety of food selection from its many food vendors/stalls. There are also an assortment of shops in this general area.

Favorite Dish: Many.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617-523-1300
Address: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109
Directions: Blue line to Aquarium/Faneuil Hall, Green Line to Government Center, or Orange line to State Street
Website: http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/

Restaurant Name: Mike's Pastry

This bake/pastry shop at the North End is famous for its cannolis and other mouth-watering goodies.

Favorite Dish: cannolis, gelato

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Theme: Dessert
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617-742-3050
Address: 300 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113
Directions: North End
Website: http://www.mikespastry.com/

Restaurant Name: No Name Restaurant

This restaurant is located in the Boston waterfront--a few minutes walk from the World Trade Center. Historically, it used to be a place that served fishermen that just docked with their catch of the day. In its modern incarnation, it is an okay place for seafood--not that spectacular, but you do get a nice view of the ocean if you get seated by the window in the upstairs part of the restaurant. The food was semi-okay (the salad was super salty--they must have accidentally poured tons of salt in it before serving), and the lobsters were not as sweet and special as the ones I've had in Maine.


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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (617) 338-7539
Address: 15 1/2 Fish Pier St W, Boston, MA
Directions: near the trade center, waterfront

Restaurant Name: Modern Pastry

This place has good gelatos!

Favorite Dish: gelatos, other tasty treats

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Theme: Dessert
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617-523-3783
Address: 257 Hanover St., Boston
Directions: North End

Restaurant Name: Penang

If you crave for Malaysian food, this is the restaurant to visit. The food seemed to be better here than the other Malaysian restaurant closer to home.


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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (617) 451-6373
Address: 685-691 Washington St. Boston, MA 02111
Website: http://www.penangboston.com

Restaurant Name: Pho Lemongrass

This place has better ambiance than the other Vietnamese restaurants in the area. They have an assortment of dishes and has good service.


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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617-731-8600
Address: 239 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446
Directions: Near Coolidge Corner T stop on Green Line
Website: http://www.pholemongrass.com/specials.htm

Restaurant Name: Pho Pasteur

They have truly wonderful phos here! They also serve rice dishes, noodles and other delectable Vietnamese food.

Favorite Dish: Too many to mention

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617-262-8200
Address: 119 Newbury St. Boston, MA
Directions: Back Bay area

Restaurant Name: Pizzeria Regina

They are famous for their brick-oven pizzas and is a Boston landmark. It is in the North End tucked away at a corner. Many people seem to get lost finding their way here, but if you do, just ask any of the local residents and they seem to be happy to show you this place (at least that has been my case!). Order the "quattro formaggio," "napolitano" or other classic winners!


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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: 11 1/2 Thacher St., Boston, MA
Directions: North End; Also a location in Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Website: http://www.pizzeriaregina.com/Regina/locator.htm

Restaurant Name: Union Oyster House

There's a lot of history associated with this very old restaurant in the heart of Boston. The revolutionaries met here and countless presidents have dined at this place. This was supposedly JFK's hang-out where he had their famous oysters at the bar. The food was okay and I think this restaurant is over-rated.

Favorite Dish: Mix of seafood.

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Theme: American
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 617-227-2750
Address: 41 Union St., Boston, MA
Directions: Near Faneuil Hall
Website: http://www.unionoysterhouse.com/