SMOFCon 25 Restaurant Guide
If you are in a hurry you can eat at the hotel or at one of the airport food places. PostSecurity restaurants are listed at the end of this guide.
Places to eat at Logan Airport (preSecurity)
Terminals A and E are the closest to the hotel. However, you can walk through the habitrails to terminals B and C in about 15 minutes.
Terminal A (mostly good for breakfast/snacks)
Au Bon Pain: An urban bakery cafe offering panini sandwiches, wraps, fresh bakery items, salads and soups. For breakfast, lunch or dinner. By Arrival Gates A7-A8.
Dunkin' Donuts: Freshly made coffee, donuts and specialty items. 24 hour unit by Arrivals gate A13-A22.
Terminal E
Dine Boston Café: Freshly made sandwiches and salads, soups, bagels, croissants and muffins; complemented by signature gourmet coffee. Also cookies, pastries and cakes from the Rosie's Bakery. Cafe seating available. Location: Retail Hall.
Dine Boston Restaurant & Bar: Stylish dining concept by former Red Sox outfielder Darren Lewis features a menu inspired by some of Boston's top restaurants and chefs celebrating the wonderful tastes of New England. Full-service restaurant and bar. Location: Retail Hall.
Dunkin' Donuts: Full assortment of their coffees and fresh bakery items. Location: arrivals hall.
Java Coast Cafe/Bar: Freshly ground coffee, lattes and cappuccino with a wide variety of flavors, as well as fresh bakery items, sandwiches, sodas and juice. Cafe style seating is available. Two Locations: Departure Level and Arrival's Hall.
Terminal C
Au Bon Pain: Bakery café serving flavorful muffins, croissants, warm focaccia sandwiches, salads and signature soups. Location: Departure Level Food Court.
Burger King: Burgers and other foods cooked over an open fire, along with a full range of beverages. Location: Departure Level Food Court.
Dunkin' Donuts: Coffees, bagels, donuts and other baked goods. Location: Departure Level Food Court.
Dunkin' Donuts Express: Coffees, bagels, donuts and other baked goods. Location: Departure Level Food Court.
Legal Sea Foods Restaurant: Traditional seafood dishes, mixed grill and sautéed entrees. Location: Departure Level Food Court.
Legal Sea Foods Express: Express version of Legal Sea Foods, offering a full bar, hearty appetizers and raw bar selection. Location: Departure Level, Food Court.
Sam Adams Boston Brewhouse: A full service restaurant and bar offering a premium selection of Samuel Adams brews, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and local favorites such as Legal Sea Foods clam chowder, Fenway Franks and a variety of lunch and dinner items served daily. Location: Departure Level Food Court.
Terminal B
Bella Boston: Italian restaurant with a full bar as well as a wide array of distinctive offerings including an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet. Departure Level American Airlines Side.
Ozone-Bos: Cocktail lounge and restaurant with a "retro-futuristic" decor and inventive menu. A joint creation of acclaimed chef Todd English and HMS Host, Ozone delivers a unique experience engaging all five senses. Open daily for breakfast at 5am serving through 10pm. Located: departure level US Airways side.
Getting Out of the Airport: T-transit times and headways (time between train arrivals)
Blue Line (for East Boston and the North End): To get to Airport station you can either walk to Terminal A and get the MBTA free bus to the station or take the Hilton Shuttle to the station (every 15 minutes). When returning, to get the hotel shuttle call 617.568.6755 for pickup.
The Blue Line runs from Government Center (Bowdoin Station on weekdays) under the harbor to Wonderland. The current fare is $2 ($1.70 if you have a Charlie Card). The stations are: Government Center (transfer to Green Line), State (transfer to Orange Line), Aquarium, Maverick, Airport, Wood Island, Orient Heights, Suffolk Downs, Beachmont, Revere Beach, and Wonderland. You won’t be interested in the stops beyond Suffolk Downs. Approximate transit time from Airport (in minutes) to other stations is:
Inbound from Airport: Maverick (2), Aquarium (5), State (7), Government Center (9)
Outbound from Airport: Wood Island (2), Orient Heights (5), Suffolk Downs (7).
|
Headways |
6.30am to 9.00am |
9.00am to 3.30pm |
3.30pm to 6.30pm |
6.30pm to 8.00pm |
8.00pm to close |
Last trip inbnd/outbnd |
|
Weekdays |
4 mins |
9 mins |
4 mins |
9 mins |
11 mins. |
12.26/12.50 |
|
Saturdays |
9 mins |
9 mins |
9 mins |
9 mins |
11 mins |
12.26/12.51 |
|
Sundays |
13 mins |
13 mins |
9 mins |
9 mins |
14 mins |
12.26/12.51 |
All times approximate. Last trip—inbound from Wonderland/outbound from Government Center
Silver Line (to South Station, Chinatown, and beyond): The SL-1 Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit runs between South Station and the Airport. The approximate time (in minutes) between stops is (starting a Terminal A): Terminal A (start), Terminal B1 (3), Terminal B2 (3), Terminal C (2), Terminal E (3), Silver Line Way (8), World Trade Center (2), Court House (2), South Station (2). Times can be longer depending upon traffic in the airport itself. During the times of interest the Silver Line runs on a 10 or 12 minute headway. Last trips from South Station leave at 12.30 am (make sure you take the bus signed “SL-1”). It’s a short walk to Terminal A than to Terminal E but you’ll save 11 minutes in transit by starting at E—ymmv.
For the Seaport District Restaurants get off at the World Trade Center station. For Cambridge transfer to the Red Line at South Station.
Getting there: Taxis
From the hotel: the concierge and/or doorman can help you get a taxi.
East Boston: Central Square/Orient Heights Livery, 11 Porter St/Central Sq ~ 567.2400
Tunnel Taxi, 10-12 Maverick Sq ~ 567.2700
Name T stop
price range restaurant type
address ~ telephone number
web site (if known)
restaurant description
Price ranges (approximate)—$ <$15; $$ $15 to $35; $$$ $35 to $50; $$$$ >$50
Restaurants in Downtown, Theatre district, Seaport District, Chinatown, and beyond: For restaurants in the general Boston area we will have copies of Phantom Gourmet Guide to Boston’s Best Restaurants and Zagat’s Boston Restaurants. There will be copies of the Boskone 44 Restaurant Guide that covers many of the restaurants in the Seaport District. Boston’s Chinatown is a short walk from South Station (if it’s cold, a cab ride will not be that expensive here).
Asmara Central Square
$$ ethiopian/eritrean
739 Mass Ave, Cambridge ~ 864.7447
Traditional food served on injera bread; you eat with your hands and pieces of injera. Service can be slow. Food is good.
Chau Chow City Restaurant Chinatown
$ to $$ cantonese/dim sum
81 Essex St ~ 338.8158
Daily 8am-4am
Huge and noisy. Noted for its dim sum and seafood. No elegance—just good food. Large groups can be accommodated. Late nights good—just leave before the T shuts down.
China Pearl Restaurant Chinatown
$$ cantonese/dim sum
9 Tyler St ~ 426.4338
Daily 8.30am-11pm
Skip the standard Cantonese and eat the dim sum. In addition to the basic buns and dumplings they serve periwinkles, steamed chicken feet, etc. Expect a wait, it’s popular.
Durgin-Park Govt Ctr/Haymarket
$$ to $$$ New England
340 North Market St ~ 227.2038
Known for its huge roast beef, Yankee pot roast, New England Boiled Dinner, corn bread, Boston baked beans, and Indian Pudding. Delicious, but not as well-known, is the lunch special of chicken livers sautéed in wine with bacon.
Emperor Garden Chinatown
$ to $$ dim sum
690 Washington St ~ 482.8898
Daily 8.30am-10pm
This restaurant has mixed reviews. It’s a bit less frenetic than Chau Chow City but not as highly rated for food.
Faneuil Hall Mktplace Gov Ctr/Haymarket
varies varies
www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/dining.html
There are a total of 17 pubs and restaurants including Durgin Park and McCormick & Schmick’s. Leslie recommends Beard Papa’s for cream puffs and Japanese desserts.
Ma Soba Charles/MGH or Govt Ctr
$$ pan-asian/sushi
156 Cambridge St ~ 973.6680
M-W 11.30am-10.30pm; Th-F 11.30 am-11pm; Sa 4pm-11pm; Su 4pm-10.30pm. Parking at Cambridge St Garage for $5 (5pm-MN). Excellent sushi, maki rolls, seaweed salad.
No Name World Trade Ctr (see below)
seafood/new england
15 ½ Fish Pier ~ 338.7539
Noted for its seafood especially the clams, chowder, and lobster. Try the rhubarb pie of Grape-nuts custard. It’s a longish walk from the T station but you can transfer to the SL-2 outbound and get off at 306 Northern Avenue. Take a taxi from the station if you don’t want to do this.
No. 9 Park Park
$$$$ regional french/italian
9 Park St ~ 742.9991
www.no9park.com/index.php?page=home
Lunch M-F Noon-2.30pm; Dinner M-Sa 5.30pm to 10pm (until 11pm in the café). Closed Sunday. Home-made pasta (most tender gnocchi); Excellent cheese tray. If you’re really flush, try the chef’s 9-course tasting menu.
Phoenicia Charles/MGH
$ Lebanese
240 Cambridge St ~ 523.4606
www.dinesite.com/info/rstrnt-97082/?&t=6
Open for lunch and dinner. Informal inexpensive good food. Deb recommends the baked kafta and the tabouli. Wine and beef available. Reservations accepted.
Radius South Station
$$$$ french
8 High St ~ 426.1234
Lunch: M-F 11.30am-2.30pm. Dinner: M-Th 5.30pm-10pm; F-Sa: 5.30pm-11pm.Closed Sunday
Highly rated and expensive. Reservations strongly recommended.
Richardson’ Ice Cream
$ ice cream!!
156 South Main St (Rte 114), Middleton, take Rte 1 north to Rte 114 west. The dairy is about 2 miles on the right. About 25 miles from the hotel
~ 978.774.5450
If you have time and transportation make a visit here. There are about 300 cows on premises that are milked for the freshest cream and milk. Richardson’s ice cream is 16% butterfat. And Massachusetts people eat lots of ice cream in the winter—it keeps us warm.
Toscanini’s Ice Cream Central Square
$ ice cream
899 Main St, Cambridge ~ 491.5877
Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-12am
Can’t get to Richardson; try Toscanini’s in Cambridge. From the Central Sq T stop walk south on MassAv until the junction with Main Street. Specializes in creamy ice cream. The coffee is good but lattes and espresso get mixed reviews. There’s a watah bubblah (drinking fountain) to wash down the sweetness.
Troquet Park
$$$$ French/American
140 Boylston St ~ 695.9463
Closed Sunday and Monday. High-end French restaurant. Highly rated by Zagat’s. Excellent wine (Phantom rates it best in Boston) and cheese selections.vanilla poached lobster or the crispy duck confit with figs. Phantom say to try the Reservations recommended.
Union Oyster House Govt Ctr/Haymarket
$$$ new england/seafood
41 Union St ~ 227.2750
Seafood, especially oysters. Oldest restaurant in Boston—and oldest continuously operated restaurant in the U.S. since 1826. The raw bar is particularly recommended.
Restaurants in the Back Bay: For the Back Bay, take the shuttle to Airport Station; take the Blue line inbound to Government Center; transfer to the Green Line heading towards Park. Zagat’s has a map showing the most convenient T-stop. We’ve listed a few of the extraordinary ones. If you’re not sure of times, etc., call the restaurant.
Bukowski Tavern Hynes
$ (cash only) pub
50 Dalton St ~ 437.9999
M-Sa 11am-2am; Su noon-2am
Beers on draft (15 or so) and 99+ types of bottled beers. Inexpensive burgers. Noisy, squeezed, and friendly.
Café Fleuri State
$$ to $$$ brasserie
250 Franklin St ~ 956.8751
Langham Hotel
www.boston.langhamhotels.com/dining/restaurants_boston#Cafe
Although this is an excellent restaurant, the reason to go here is the chocolate bar. Served
Saturday Noon-3pm., there are more than 125 chocolate desserts—mousses, cakes, crepes, ice cream, cookies, fondue, etc. $35 adults, $17.50 children (under 4, free).
Chili Duck Copley
$$ thai
829 Boylston St ~ 236.5208
Daily 11.30am-11pm
Thai food—both Americanized and authentic. Full bar.
Elephant Walk St.Mary’s St
$$$ french/cambodiani
900 Beacon St ~ 247.1500
Lunch: M-F 11.30am-2.30pm. Dinner: Su-Th 5pm-10pm; FSa 5pm-11pm
Excellent French and Cambodian cuisines. They also have a number of tasting menus. On-site parking lot for $7.
Ginza Chinatown
$$ to $$$ japanese/Sushi
16 Hudson St ~ 338.2261
Lunch: M-F 11.30am-2.30pm; SaSu 11.30am to 4pm; Dinner: M-Th 5pm-11pm, F 5pm-3.30am, Sa 4pm-3.30am, Su 4pm-11pm
Supposedly have the best sushi in Boston in addition to other Japanese dishes.
Helmand Lechmere (see below)
$$$ afghan
143 First St, Cambridge ~ 492.4646
www.helmandrestaurantcambridge.com
Highly rated for its selections of lamb and beef; vegetarian meals are available. Afghan desserts ad specialty coffees. A longish walk or a short taxi ride from Lechmere Station.
L’Espalier Hynes
$$$$ French
30 Gloucester St ~ 262.3023
Lunch: M-F 11.30-2pm; Dinner: 5.30om-10pm; Tea: Sa noon-2pm
Considered by many the best all-around dining experience in metro Boston Reservations required; although not required, you’ll feel better if you have a tie and jacket or equivalent. Valet parking for $16.
Summer Shack Hynes
$ to $$ seafood
50 Dalton St ~ 867.9955
www.summershackrestaurant.com
Su-Th 5pm-10pm; FSa 5pm-11pmSu noon-2am
Bar: until 1am; menu 11pm-12.30pm
Lobster, crab, clams, fish, raw bar, corn dogs, sandwiches. Save room for dessert. Lobster caps for sale. Reservations recommended. The Airport Summer Shack is inside the security perimeter.
Restaurants in the North End: known for its fine Italian restaurants and bakeries. There will be a copy of Rosalie’s Guide to Restaurants in the North End of Boston in the Hospitality suite.
For the North End, take the shuttle to Airport Station; take the Blue line inbound to State; transfer to the Orange Line towards Malden—one stop to Haymarket. Or take the Blue Line to Government Center; transfer to the Green Line towards Malden—one stop to Haymarket. Restaurants in the North End are an easy walking distance from the Haymarket station.
Dom’s Haymarket
$ italian
10 Bartlett Pl ~ 367.8979
Family dining with an 18-page menu—better to ask Dom to make suggestions. Free spaghetti and meatballs to those under 12.
Entoteca Bricco Haymarket
$$$ italian wine bar
241 Hanover St ~ 248.6800
Dinner from 5pm. Pizza Tu-Sa 11pm-2am.
Expensive—Prime beef tenderloin, Kobe beef risotto with basil ragu are only two of the dishes. Valet parking $20.
Galleria Umberto Haymarket
$ sicilian
289 Hanover St ~ 227.5709
Lunch only; open until food runs out.
Golden calzones, thick crust rectangular cheese pizza, deep-friend rice balls. Dixie cups of Italian table wine.
Giacomo’s Haymarket
$$ trattoria/pasta
355 Hanover St ~ 523.9026
Seafood such as lobster ravioli, fried calamari with fried pepper chips. Small, but worth the wait.
Mike’s Pastry Haymarket
$ to $$ bakery
300 Hanover St ~ 742.3050
A legendary pastry take-out bakery. Try the lobster claw with flaky puffy pastry and whipped cream. Cream puffs, baba rum cakes, taralli cookies.
Modern Pastry Shop Haymarket
$ to $$ bakery
257 Hanover St ~ 523.3783
www.modernpastry.com
web site
M-Su 7am-10pm. Great cannoli. Cookies and marzipan, ricotta pies.
Nebo Haymarket
$$ pizza/wine bar
90 North Washington St ~ 723.6326
M-W 5pm-MN; Th-Sa 5pm-2am; closed Sunday
Pasta, formaggi, antipasta, bruschette, pizza, dolci. Wine and a full bar. Take out available.
Prezza Haymarket
$$$ Mediterranean
24 Fleet St ~ 227.1577
M-Th 5.30pm-10pm; FSa: 5pm-10.30pm; Su 5pm-10pm. Bar opens at 4.30pm daily.
Balsamic figs with Gorgonzola and prosciutto; tenderloin with a fried egg covered with porcini cream; wood-grilled meats.
Strega Haymarket
$$$ Italian
379 Hanover St ~ 523.8481
M-F 4pm-11pm; SaSu noon-11pm.
Modern Italian food—risotto, pasta tubes with salmon and vodka sauce. Homemade mozzarella.
Taranta Haymarket
$$$ peruvian-italian
210 Hanover St ~ 720.0052
M-S: 5.30pm-10pm (dinner only)
Southern Italian food with a Peruvian flair. Recommended is the brined pork chop, or trout with Peruvian corn
Restaurants in East Boston: Because of the general difficulty in getting to East Boston from other parts of the area and parking, the restaurants here are not all well-known although a number of them are in Zagat’s and Phantom Gourmet. In consequence, prices are lower than for comparable quality in Boston. However, we are in East Boston. All restaurants in this list are in East Boston; all telephones have an area code of 617.
· Most restaurants will take Visa/MC—however, American Express and Discovery may not be accepted at some. A few take cash only.
· Restaurant hours may vary from what’s printed; call ahead.
· Many restaurants will deliver to the hotel—some have a fee, a minimum order, and/or restricted times. A partial list is given in this guide. Call any restaurant for details of delivery.
· Driving is NOT recommended. East Boston is confusing with one-way streets and non-grid streets plus limited parking; it is a short cab ride. There are many good restaurants a short walk from a T-stop. These stops are shown in the list below. If there’s no stop listed, it may be a long walk and a taxi is recommended.
Barney's Grill
$$ pub/restaurant
299 Havre St ~ 567.7170
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/pubs/ barneys.htm
11 am to 1 am. Free parking in adjacent lot. Steak tips, ribs, lamb, and sausage barbeque; domestic and imported beers as well as cold draft beer. Boston.com says it’s best for Saturday lunch.
Belle Isle Seafood Orient Heights
$ (cash only) seafood, lobsters
1267 Saratoga St @ Winthrop Bridge ~ 567.1619
MTuWThSa 10 am to 7 pm
F 10 am to 8 pm; Su 11 am to 7 pm
Very small; order your meal to go by phone. Best bet—a grilled, lightly buttered roll, bursting with lobster, very light on mayo, just a leaf of lettuce at the bottom and nothing else. Choose the onion rings as a side. Take out or eat-in (they can seat about 6). Also sell fresh seafood. Menu available
Beni's Italian Cuisine
italian
35 Central Sq ~ 567.8529
Café Orient Heights Orient Heights
$ korean/japanese/sushi
Saratoga St ~ 567.1346
M-F 11 am-10.30 pm; Sa-Su 11am-9.30 pm
They deliver for $2; minimum order $15; dinner time only. Good variety of sushi for a small restaurant. Menu available
Caffe Italia area of Maverick
$$ italian
150 Meridian St ~ 561.6480
Typical Campagnian dishes (chicken/veal marsala/piccata, fra diavolo...). They also have an espresso bar. Baby octopus in a tomato/olive/etc sauce. Try the tortellini in a cream sauce with peas.
Cafeteria y Pupuseria La Reina
spanish
80 Bennington St ~ 567.0034
Authentic Spanish cuisine and tapas.
Canton Eatery
$ to $$ (visa/mc) chinese
339 Meridian St ~ 569.2078 / 561.3400
11am to 2 am
Standard Cantonese cuisine. They will deliver for $2 (check that they’ll go to the airport that day). Menu available
Carlo's Market Wood Island
italian/deli/catering
567 Bennington St ~ 567.0058 www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/markets/ carlosmarket.htm
M-Sa 7am to 5pm; Su 7am to 1pm
Deli and cold cuts, subs, salads, traditional Italian dishes.
Carmen's Kitchen Orient Heights
$ red sauce italian/pizza
1010 Bennington St ~ 567.0611
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/restaurants/ carmenskitchen.htm
Standard Italian food including subs, calzones, pizza, etc. Delivery. Menu available
Chinese Dragon
$ to $$ Chinese
380 Chelsea St ~ 569.0300 / 561.4009
10.30 to 3 am
Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hong Kong Cuisine. Delivery. Menu available.
Cucchiello's Wood Island
$ to $$ restaurant/bakery
356 Bennington St ~ 561.1075
In addition to being a great bakery, the restaurant section serves appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, grill, and wines.
Dough East Boston
$ pizza/pasta/sandwiches
20 Maverick St ~ 567.8787
Friendly neighborhood café. They specialize in sandwiches, pasta, paninis, and calzones. Definitely not near a T Blue Line stop.
El Buen Gusto Orient Heights
$ to $$ salvadoran
295 Bennington St ~ 561.6333
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/restaurants/ elbuengusto.htm
M-Th 10am-10pm; Weekends 10am-11pm
Range of Salvadoran foods including seafood. Fat Salvadorian corn tortillas—fresh, hot and tender. The horchata is nice and cinnamony, fairly smooth, slightly thinnish. Free delivery to East Boston only. Menu available
El Jardin Restaurante y Panaderia Maverick
$$ colombian/bakery
15 Central Sq ~ 569.6508
Full range of Colombian dishes including baked goods. Try the tripe, tender and chewy. Menu (in Spanish) available
El Kiosko Orient Heights
$ café/breakfast/colombian
927 Saratoga St ~ 561.0101
Scilian subs.
El Penol Restaurant
$ to $$ colombian
54 Bennington St ~ 569.6422
Small. Among other dishes the picada, a platter of fried meats—chicken, chicharron, sausage, beef--and nuggets of fried cheese is recommended.
Golden Bowl
$ to $$ (mc/visa) chinese/pan-asian
196 Border St ~ 569.0777
Su 11.30am-1am; MTu 11am-10pm;
W-Sa 11am-1am
Almost all Cantonese food with some Mandarin and Szechwan. They deliver. Menu available
Great Chef
$$ chinese
390 Chelsea St ~ 569.3100
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/restaurants/ greatchef.htm
MTu 11am-10pm; W 11am-1am;
Th-Sa 11am-2am; Su 11 am-1am
Standard Chinese food—mostly Cantonese. There is a delivery charge. Use this location for delivery to Logan. Menu available
Great Chef Orient Heights
$$ chinese
965 Bennington St ~ 569.5600
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/restaurants/ greatchef.htm
MTu 11am-10pm; W 11am-1am;
Th-Sa 11am-2am; Su 11 am-1am
Standard Chinese food—mostly Cantonese. There is a delivery charge. Menu available
Harbor Pacific Restaurant
$ chinese
239 Meridian St ~ 567.1088
Daily 11am-8pm. They deliver.
Hong Kong Harbor Maverick
$ chinese
5-7 Maverick Sq ~ 569.3855
Southern Chinese.
Jeveli's Restaurant
$$ red sauce italian
387 Chelsea St ~ 567.9539
Includes veal and considerable seafood dishes. The oldest Italian restaurant in Boston. Menu available
Jimmy Magg's Suffolk Downs
$$ american/colombian
1233 Bennington St ~ 567.4454
Great pizza and ribs. Includes stews, seafood, calzones. Menu available
Kelley Sq. Pub Wood Island
$ pub/restaurant/pizza
13 Central Sq (84 Bennington St) ~ 567.4627
www.KelleysSquarePub.com
M-Su 11.30 am to 1 am
Take out until 11.30 pm: they deliver
Phantom rates this for best shrimp garlic pizza. Underrated with a friendly atmosphere. Menu available.
La Sultana Bakery Maverick
$ bakery
40 Maverick Square ~ 568.9999
Baked goods, pizza, empanadas
Little Asia Orient Heights
$ to $$ chinese
991 Bennington St ~ 569.8888
Mostly Szechuan with some Mandarin and Cantonese. Delivery to Logan for $2. Menu available.
Lolly's Bakery Airport
bakery
158 Bennington St ~ 567.9461
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/bakeries/ lollys.htm
M-Sa 6.30am to 8pm; closed Sunday
mmmmm, donuts, meat pies, bakery pizza.
Los Arrieros Restaurant
13 Meridian St ~ 569.1666
Mario's Restaurant
$ to $$ red sauce italian
347 Chelsea St ~ 567.8608
Family-run, friendly Italian restaurant. Large portions. Tasty chicken parmesan.
Meridian 155 Maverick
$ café/breakfast
155 Meridian St ~ 569.9155
M-F 7 am-6 pm; Sa 8 am-3 pm; Su 8 am-2 pm
Smoothies and specialty beverages. Breakfast food. Menu available
Meridian Food Market Maverick
deli/catering
121 Meridian St ~ 567.9725
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/markets/ meridianmarket.htm
M-Sa 6am-6pm; closed Sunday
Subs and deli sandwiches. Pasta, calzones, eggplant, calamari, tripe, and stuffed peppers. Soups and salads. Delivery.
M & J Café Maverick
$ cafe
266 Sumner St ~ 569.2005
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/restaurants/ mandjcafe.htm
M-Sa 8am-7pm; closed Sunday.
Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and provide personalized friendly service. Over 20 flavors of ice cream available. Premium sundaes, frappes, and ice cream sodas are a specialty.
Mi Rancho Restaurant Maverick
$ to $$ colombian
45 Meridian St ~ 561.0205
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/restaurants/ mirancho.htm
6am-10pm
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Appetizers include fried plantain, Colombian sausage, corn cakes, and chicken wings. Main courses include grilled steak, seasoned chicken, pulled chicken, fried trout, pasta with beef, panned-seared catfish, steak tips, and chicken Caesar salad. Most dishes served with rice, tomatoes, beans, or fried plantain. Daily soup specials and traditional Colombian natural juice beverages are favorites, including tomato of Arbol, mora, guava, mango, passion fruit (maracuyá), or lulo.
Milano's Deli Orient Heights
$ deli/catering
978 Saratoga St ~ 567.6718
Excellent Sicilian subs
Off the Boat
$ to $$ seafood
26 Porter St ~ 561.8800
M-Sa 11am-8pm
Seafood mostly cooked in the Italian style. They will deliver for a charge. Menu available.
Peaches & Cream Wood Island
$to $$ bakery
73 Bennington St ~ 561.4725
Pizza Shuttle
$ pizza
239 Meridian St ~ 561.0711
Pollos Mr. Mario
$ to $$ colombian
30 Bennington St ~ 567.7777
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/restaurants/ pollosmrmario.htm
Daily 10am-11pm
Specialty is Montanero—beef, pork, rice, beans, and fried egg. Also rotisserie chicken, arepa, cassava. They deliver.
Ricon Limeno Restaurant
$$ colombian/peruvian
409 Chelsea St ~ 569.4942
Highly recommended by Zagat; they suggest trying pitchers of chichi morada—a blue corn drink. Large portions of traditional food. Menu available
Rino's Place
$ to $$ (mc/visa) italian
258 Saratoga St ~ 567.7412
www.rinosplace.com
Closed Sunday.
Noted for its homemade pasta and daily specials; a favorite with the locals. Raviolis are made to order. Try the chicken in a lemon sage sauce with fried mozzarella. Does not take reservations but you can call ahead for a table or order take-out.
Rostiria Cancun
$ mexican
37 Maverick Sq ~ 567.5808
Tacos. Noisy and friendly.
Royal Roast Beef Orient Heights
$ seafood/fast food
752 Bennington St ~ 567.7779
Su-Th: 10.30 am-11pm; FSa: 10.30am-12.30am
Seafood and sandwiches. Small for seating but they have take out
Saigon Hut
$ to $$ (visa/mc) vietnamese
305-307 Meridian St ~ 567.1944
Open 11 am to 10 pm.
Standard Vietnamese cuisine; some Chinese food available. Menu available. Delivery.
Santarpio's Pizza Maverick
$ (cash only) pizza/tips
113 Chelsea St ~ 567.9871
Excellent thin pizza; no atmosphere. Zagat recommended. Phantom rates them as best old-school pies; try the garlicky white pie with sausage.
Sonny Noto’s Maverick
restaurant/catering
22 Central Sq ~ 569.1993
/www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/ restaurants/ sonnynotos.htm
M-Sa 7am-8pm; Closed Sunday
Fresh Italian specially dishes, barbeque, and salads. Casual and comfortable atmosphere. Beer, wine, and spirits are served.
Spinelli's Wood Island
bakery
282 Bennington St ~ 567.1992 bakery
/www.spinellisfunction.com/
M-Sa 8am-8pm; Su 8am-6pm
Pasta and pastries.
Tacomania
$ mexican
245 Meridian St ~ 569.8500
Tacos, Mexico, and Tex-Mex food.
Taco-Mex Restaurant Maverick
$ to $$ mexican
65-67 Maverick Sq ~ 569.2838
Recommended on Chowhound.com. Also have some South American dishes.
Taqueria Cancun Maverick
$$ mexican/salvadoran
192 Sumner St ~ 567.4449
Phantom rates this as the best tamales, tostadas, and tacos in the Boston area. Enchiladas and papusa recommended as are the desserts.
Taqueria Jalisco
$ mexican
291 Bennington St ~ 567.6367
Food from the Jalisco state area—not your typical Tex-Mex. They will deliver. Menu available.
Taqueria Monte Cristo
$ mexican
12 Kelly Sq ~ 569.4114
Reviewers like the burritos.
Tequilas Mexican Bar & Grill Orient Heights
$ mexican
964 Saratoga St ~ 567.1162
www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/restaurants/ tequilas.htm
M-W 11am-MN; Th-Su 11am-2am
For less than $15 you can have a full meal and a beer. Featuring traditional burritos and quesadillas, soups and sandwiches. Selection of domestic and imported beer and wine, as well as a variety of specialized tequila drinks. Free parking is available for all patrons. Delivery.
303 Cafe Maverick
$ café/breakfast
303 Sumner St
www.303cafe.com
M-closed; Tu-Sa 6am-9pm; Su 7am-3pm. wifi
Breakfast menu is America, Middle Eastern, East European, and Mexican. Menu available
Top of the Pub—see Victory Pub
Topacio Restaurant
$ salvadoran/pizza
120 Meridian St ~ 567.9523
Sopa de mariscos (calamari, shrimp, scallops, clams) with lobster tail and claws served with corn tortillas.
Victory Pub Orient Heights
pub
1002 Bennington St ~ 561.0991
http://www.ebmainstreets.com/directory/pubs/ victorypub.htm
Lunch (Pub), Mon-Sat 12:00 pm-04:00 pm
Dinner (Upstairs), Tue-Sat 04:00 pm-10:00 pm
Selection of beer, wine and spirits. Steak tips and sausage plate served at the bar. Major dinner items are Prime Rib, New York Sirloin, Pub Mix combo plate with steak tips, sausage, and chicken. Top of the Pub also serves Italian dishes such as homemade lasagna and ravioli.
CATEGORIES of EAST BOSTON RESTAURANTS
american
Jimmy Magg’s
bakery
Cuchiello
El Jardin
La Sultana Bakery
Lolly’s Bakery
Peaches & Cream
Spinelli’s
bar/pub
Barney’s Grill
Kelley Square Pub
Victory Pub
café/breakfast
303 Sumner Street
Café 155
El Kiosko
Meridian Food Market
M & J Café
catering
Carlo’s Market
Meridian Food Market
Milano’s Deli
Sonny Noto’s
Spinelli’s
chinese
Canton Eatery
Chinese Dragon
Golden Bowl
Harbor Pacific
Hong Kong Harbor
Little Asia
Saigon Hut
colombian
El Jardin
El Kiosko
El Penol
Jimmy Magg’s
Mi Rancho
Ricon Limeno
ice cream
Mario’s
italian
Caffe Italia
Carlo’s Market
Carmen’s Kitchen
Jeveli’s
Kelley Square Pub
Mario’s
Pizza Shuttle
Rino’s Place
Santarpio’s Pizza
Top of the Pub
Victory Pub
japanese
Café Orient Heights
korean
Café Orient Heights
mexican
Los Arrieros
Rostiria Cancun
Tacomania
Taqueria Jalisco
Taquilas
peruvian
Ricon Limeno
pizza
Topacio’s
salvadoran
El Buen Gusto
Topacio
seafood
Belle Isle Seafood
El Buen Gusto
El Jardin
Jeveli’s
Off the Boat
Ricon Limeno
Royal Roast Beef
spanish
Cafeteria y Pupuseria La Reina
sushi
Café Orient Heights
Vietnamese
Saigon Hut
particularly recommended
El Buen Gusto
El Kiosko (true Colombian experience)
Jimmy Magg's (great ribs and pizza)
Rino's
Ricon Limone
Santarpio's
large groups accomodated
Cafe Italia (Italian)
El Buen Gusto (10 or fewer)
Jeveli's (red sauce Italian)
Jimmy Magg's (American/pizza/Columbian)
Kelly's Pub (pub/American)
Mario’s (10 or fewer)
Rino's (Italian)
Spinelli's (function/catering/Italian)
menu available
Belle Island Seafood
Café Orient Heights
Canton Eatery
Carmen’s Kitchen
Chinese Dragon
El Buen Gusto
El Jardin
Golden Bowl
Great Chef
Jeveli’s
Jimmy Magg’s
Kelley Square Pub
Little Asia
Meridian 155
Off the Boat
Ricon Limeno
Saigon Hut
Taqueria Jalisco
303 Cafe
deliver (others may deliver; some may charge; call for info)
El Buen Gusto
Café Orient Heights
Canton Eatery
Carmen’s Kitchen
Chinese Dragon
Golden Bowl
Great Chef
Harbor Pacific
Kelley Square Pub
deliver (others may deliver; some may charge; call for info)Little Asia
Meridian Food Market
Off the Boat
Pollo’s Mr. Mario
Saigon Hut
Taqueria Jalisco
Tequilas
Airport PostSecurity
You might consider the PostSecurity places to eat when you return home. You can’t get to them without a boarding pass for the appropriate airline. If you don’t have to worry about picking up luggage, you might also try them upon arrival.
Terminal A
Dunkin' Donuts: Freshly made coffee, donuts and specialty items at the highest quality around. Gate A8 and Main Retail Court by Gate A17
Famous Famiglia: Hot, fresh New York pizza on the go. Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22.
Fresh City: Choices offered include: wraps, salads, stir-fry, soups and smoothies. Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22.
Fuddruckers: Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, salads, chicken sandwiches—all served with unique topping choices. Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22.
Game On!: Pub-like atmosphere while catching the score of your favorite game. Gates A13-A17.
Jasper White’s Summer Shack: Chef Jasper White serves high-quality seafood in a comfortable and casual setting . Relax in the 100-seat Summer Shack; or if you’re in a hurry, stop at the Summer Shack Express for a "Meal to Fly". Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22.
Legal's Test Kitchen: Seating 80 guests, you can enjoy a full meal without waiting or choose from a wide selection of freshly made, grab and go sandwiches. Gates A1-A6.
Lucky's Lounge: Brick-oven pizza, mini burgers, salads and big time classic sandwiches in a fun and hip atmosphere. Gate A6.
Starbucks: Coffee and tea products. An assortment of pastries and confections are also available. Main Retail Court by Gates A13-A22.
Wendy's: Burgers, salads and sandwiches. Gate A8
Terminal E
Au Bon Pain: Muffins and croissants, warm focaccia sandwiches, salads and signature soups. Location: Departure Level, Food Court.
Houlihan's Restaurant: Classic American food, including appetizers, soup/salad, sandwiches, specialties, steak/ribs/fish and desserts. Location: Departure Level, Food Court.
McDonald's: Happy Meal, signature burgers and fries, shakes and salads. Location: Food Court.
Sbarro: Italian cuisine, including hand-stretched New York style pizza, pastas, freshly tossed green salads and pasta salads. Fresh fruit and assortment of beverages are also available. Location: Food Court.
Starbucks: Premier coffee and tea products. An assortment of pastries and confections are also available. Location: Food Court.
Wok & Roll: Chinese dishes prepared fresh daily, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian and sushi. Location: Food Court.
Terminal C
Burger King Expressway: Quick service of signature burgers and foods, along with a full range of beverages. Location: Departure Level Gates 11-24.
Greenleaf's Grille: Made-to-order grilled sandwiches, salads, wraps, soups, fresh grilled vegetables and more. Location: Departure Level.
Johnny Rockets: A 1950s retro diner-themed restaurant with a menu of all-American favorites including hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes and malts and freshly-baked apple pie. Location: Departure Level, Gates 25-36.
Samuel Adams Pub: Specializing in Boston based brews, offering a full bar along with sandwiches, soups, salads, chowders, and chips and soft drinks. Bar, standing, and table seating available Location: Departure Level, Beyond Gates 11-24 and 25-36.
Starbucks: Whole bean coffees, Italian style espresso beverages, pastries and confections and coffee-related accessories and equipment. Location: Departure Level, beyond Gates 11-24 and 25-36.
The Grove: Specialty nuts. Location: Departure Level, beyond Gates 11-24 and 25-36.
Treat Street: Soft pretzels, fruit drinks, smoothies, ice-cream and more. Location: Departure Level, adjacent to Gate 20
Uno Chicago Grill: Chicago style deep dish pizza. Located between gates D1C – D1E.
Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express: Menu includes specialty sandwiches, Wolfgang's signature soups, Spago's Famous Chinois Chicken Salad and a variety of gourmet pizzas. Location: Departure Level, Gates 25-36. http://www.massport.com/logan/insid_termi_c.html - SAP
Terminal B
Au Bon Pain Kiosk: Sandwiches, fresh bagels, muffins, cookies and other pastries as well as brewed gourmet coffee, espresso, cappuccino, caffe latte, freshly squeezed juices, soft drinks and bottled water Located: American Airlines side.
Dunkin' Donuts: Offering a full assortment of their famous coffees and fresh bakery items. Departure Level American Airlines Side and US Airways Side; American Airlines Side by gate 30.
Fox Sports Sky Box and Grill: For the sports fanatic with a total of 17 flat and plasma screen televisions. Serving traditional bar food, premium beers, wines, and specialty mixed drinks. . Open daily for breakfast through the last departing flight. Location: US Airways by gates 4-14.
Grab and Go Café: Fresh coffee, bagels, muffins assorted cold beverages and packaged sandwiches to go. Location: America West by gates 37-38.
Legal Sea Foods Café: This smaller version of the original famous Legal Sea Foods offers a variety of traditional seafood dishes as well as mixed grill and sautéed fish entrees. Open daily for breakfast at 7am, this bar-seating location offers hearty appetizers and a raw bar selection. Departure Level US Airways, by the US Airways Shuttle gates).