Fine dining does not always have to come with a sophisticated ambience of good wine, smooth jazz, and a bill that costs a fortune. Here in downtown Boston, all it takes is some good company, a generous serving of food, the golden hours of sunrise and sundown, and the homely breeze of salty sea air.
Such experiences can only be relished in a city with a staple for waterfront dining. Below are some of the best spots in town where tourists and potential homebuyers alike can indulge in Boston’s trademark culinary excellence.
- Legal Sea Foods – Harborside
What started as a humble fish market at Inman Square, Legal Seafoods’ brand of providing nothing but fresh, top-of-catch seafood is a testament to why it has been a culinary staple for 70 years and running. Legal Sea Foods’s flagship location in Boston’s Seaport District is a can’t-miss dining spot in the city, with three floors and a rooftop bar and lounge.
- Woods Hill Pier 4
Quality and freshly sourced food and produce are a rare luxury when dining in the city. But in Woods Hill Pier 4, you can enjoy the best local produce straight from the farm to a table by the pier. Everything, from pork belly down to every piece of crushed garlic, is guaranteed with the unprocessed freshness of the countryside. Diners are also invited to go one step further by traveling to Woods Hill Pier 4’s partner, The Farm at Woods Hill, to learn more about sustainably sourced food and even purchase goods from the 360-acre property.
- Venezia Boston
Italian culinary traditions are married with New England flavors at Venezia Boston, a timeless favorite in the Boston dining community (and a popular wedding venue) for over 25 years. To date, the restaurant has received numerous distinctions, such as the esteemed 2020 Diner’s Choice Award, Bride’s Choice Award, and several Couple’s Choice Awards. It was also included in Open Table’s “100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America.”
- Temazcal Tequila Cantina – Seaport
Boston is a city that can easily handle its liquor, including 250 variations of world-class cocktails and tequila through Temazcal Tequila Cantina’s Seaport location. Enjoy their Mexican-inspired cuisine– made fresh with locally sourced ingredients– at the patio to complement your feast with splendid views of the water. And keeping with tradition, do not forget to try something from Temazcal’s extensive drinks and tequila menus to turn your meal into a celebration.
- Lookout Rooftop and Bar
One of the things to look forward to living in Boston is the Lookout Rooftop and Bar. Perched at the top level of the Envoy Hotel. The Lookout offers unobstructed views of the Boston city skyline and the Boston Harbor, with lights glimmering on the water at night. Menu offerings range from lite bites that go well with the bar’s cocktail selection, to filling weekend brunch offerings.
Living in Boston means having endless waterfront dining options no matter the occasion. Call me at 978.590.8918 or send me an email here to find your dream home near Boston’s best waterfront restaurants.