Great dishes of 2012
JM Curley is one of Great dishes of 2012.

1. JM Curley

8.4
21 Temple Pl (btwn Tremont & Washington), Boston, MA
Pub ristorante · Downtown Boston · 175 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: Try the Prime Burger, a beefy grilled 10-ounce patty on a toasted sesame bun with pickles, caramelized onions, cheddar, and house-made Russian dressing. One of Boston's best burgers. Leggi tutto.

Kitchen is one of Great dishes of 2012.

2. Kitchen

560 Tremont St (Union Park), Boston, MA
Ristorante americano · South End · 23 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: History is on the menu at Kitchen. Lobster Thermidor may be from 1894, but it certainly doesn’t taste old. It’s a rich casserole of lobster meat and much more. Decadent and delicious. Leggi tutto.

The Hawthorne is one of Great dishes of 2012.

3. The Hawthorne

500A Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St.), Boston, MA
Cocktail bar · Kenmore · 108 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: Both polished and relaxed, the Hawthorne is one of the best bars in town. It serves great snacks to match. For instance, Reuben toasts: smoky meat, melted cheese, sharp kraut, and tangy dressing. Leggi tutto.

Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of Great dishes of 2012.

4. Amsterdam Falafelshop

248 Elm St (btwn Chester & Day), Somerville, MA
Ristorante con specialità Falafel · Davis Square · 60 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: The falafel itself is delicious, cumin-scented, crisp on the outside, and properly cooked on the inside. But it’s the varied toppings bar that makes this the best falafel sandwich in town, Leggi tutto.

Casa B is one of Great dishes of 2012.

5. Casa B

253 Washington St, Somerville, MA
Ristorante con specialità tapas · 26 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: This Latin and Caribbean tapas joint is one of the best date-night restaurants around: stylish, sparkling, modern and romantic. One standout is the carne mechada, a Puerto Rican version of pot roast. Leggi tutto.

Farmstead Table is one of Great dishes of 2012.

6. Farmstead Table

8.6
71 Union St, Newton, MA
Ristorante americano · Newton Center · 19 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: What a joy to find vegetables so beautifully and simply showcased on a restaurant table. With roasted squash, each ingredient is cooked to its ideal point, a portrait of the bounty of the season. Leggi tutto.

Nix's Mate Kitchen & Cocktails is one of Great dishes of 2012.

7. Nix's Mate Kitchen & Cocktails

89 Broad St (in Hilton Boston Downtown/Financial District), Boston, MA
Cocktail bar · Financial District · 25 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: Try the Fried Maine Lobster in Caramel sauce. Critic Devra First raves"the flavors swirl into a cosmic weirdness that seems inspired equally by Vietnam, New England, and the kingdom of Bong-landia." Leggi tutto.

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is one of Great dishes of 2012.

8. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

8.9
138 Saint James Ave (Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Ristorante americano · Prudential - St. Botolph · 74 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: "Tagliatelle with Lobster and Short Rib" sings, handmade tagliatelle with sweet, tender pieces of lobster, craggy chunks of beautifully cooked short rib, zucchini, and pecorino. Leggi tutto.

Olive's is one of Great dishes of 2012.

9. Olive's

10 City Sq, Charlestown, MA
Ristorante americano · 13 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: Todd English’s revived Charlestown restaurant still emphasizes big flavors, but a new focus is small plates. The Mini Lobster Roll was a particularly clever and tasty presentation.

Park is one of Great dishes of 2012.

10. Park

59 JFK St (at Eliot St.), Cambridge, MA
Pub ristorante · Harvard Square · 94 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: Try the crispy mussels: Freed from their shells, they are battered and fried into crisp, juicy bites, intermingled with sweet-tart pieces of preserved lemon, also battered and fried, Leggi tutto.

M3 is one of Great dishes of 2012.

11. M3

382 Highland Ave (at Cutter Ave), Somerville, MA
Ristorante con cucina degli Stati Uniti del Sud · Davis Square · 38 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: Try the Shrimp and Grits: luxurious, creamy grits are topped with perfectly cooked shrimp, laced with cheese, and studded with okra. The dish is surprisingly, excellently spicy. Leggi tutto.

UNI Sashimi Bar is one of Great dishes of 2012.

12. UNI Sashimi Bar

7.8
370 Commonwealth Ave (at Massachusetts Ave), Boston, MA
Ristorante sushi · Back Bay West · 54 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: Uni’s late-night ramen is served Thurs-Sat after 11 pm in two great flavors. One is more traditional, with roast pork. The other, called umami ramen, features barbecue eel and a rich, intense broth. Leggi tutto.

Vejigantes is one of Great dishes of 2012.

13. Vejigantes

8.0
57 W Dedham St, Boston, MA
Ristorante latino americano · South End · 36 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: At this warm little Puerto Rican restaurant in the South End, the most warming thing on the menu is also one of the best: soup. The cream of plantain is comforting yet nuanced, with a garlic backbone. Leggi tutto.

West Bridge is one of Great dishes of 2012.

14. West Bridge

1 Kendall Square (Hampshire St.), Cambridge, MA
Ristorante francese · 59 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: A veal chop perfectly grilled, combined with bits of dried olive and almond touched with brown sugar, with chard laced with candied orange peel: together, it is mind-blowingly delicious. Leggi tutto.

Yakitori Zai is one of Great dishes of 2012.

15. Yakitori Zai

315 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA
Ristorante giapponese · South End · 7 consigli e recensioni

Boston.comBoston.com: Annin dofu isn’t tofu but a panna cotta-like custard, made with agar agar rather than gelatin. Wobbly, rich with cream, lightly almond flavored, it is a perfect, cooling end to a meal. Leggi tutto.