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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Greater Boston? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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4.9
4.9 (1476)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Dorchester
About the restaurant
dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on. Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas. The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)
Top review
John
Dined on Feb 5, 2025
I have nothing to complain about. The most consistently good restaurant in Boston.
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4.9
4.9 (656)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Cambridge
About the restaurant
Farm-to-table dining in the comfort of our home: that is the unique experience you will find at Urban Hearth. Located in a cozy North Cambridge storefront, our intimate dining room, knowledgeable, friendly staff, and exquisitely crafted menu are the heart of our dinner service. Join us for a la carte or at our chef's counter where you'll have the pleasure of interacting with Chef Erin Miller while dining.

We share a story of culture, community, discovery and home. The globally-inspired, locally-sourced dishes we serve celebrate our rich and complex connection with food. The table is set, whether marking a special occasion or the end of a busy day, we look forward to sharing the evening with you. We welcome private event bookings for graduations, birthdays, weddings and more. To equalize the pay disparity between tipped staff & kitchen staff during our busy times, we add a 5% kitchen appreciation fee to each check. We require 24 hours notice for all cancellations.

Top review
ChristopherVIP
Dined 4 days ago
It gets better each time we go there. Who would have thought cauliflower could be so good, with a chestnut puree no less?
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4.9
4.9 (2777)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Newton
About the restaurant
Sycamore is a seasonally inspired, chef-owned neighborhood bistro in Newton Centre. Emphasizing locally sourced produce, fish and meat, our menu draws on classic European country food; rustic and wholesome. Our beverage program is designed to complement the cuisine. The wine list focuses on passionate small producers, our beers are by and large domestic craft selections and the cocktail list highlights classic drinks and sipping spirits.
Top review
Daniel
Dined 2 days ago
Sycamore NEVER disappoints. The quality of food and consistency in great service is amazing. The staff seemed to be clones! 😂😂. Worth trying!
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4.9
4.9 (6051)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Dennis
About the restaurant
The Ocean House is closed for the remainder of the 2024 Season and will reopen in April 2025.

Welcome to The Ocean House, named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by OpenTable. Located on a pristine sand dune, our establishment offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, setting an unforgettable backdrop.
Our culinary philosophy blends the freshest New England seafood with Asian fusion inspiration, creating dishes that delight and inspire.
Please note, due to dining room design and fairness, we cannot honor requests for window tables but are committed to providing an exceptional experience at every seat.

As a premium fine dining destination, our menu features a mix of classic favorites and bold new flavors, each prepared with meticulous attention. From succulent seafood to unique creations, every bite aims to impress.

We look forward to making your visit extraordinary, whether for a special occasion or a night of unparalleled dining.

Thank you for being our guest!

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Oct 30, 2024
Outstanding as always. Ocean house never disappoints
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4.9
4.9 (1014)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Edgartown
About the restaurant
Bettini is an upscale, fine-dining restaurant with a coastal chic vibe, refined contemporary American cuisine, and a fabulous selection of wine. Expansive windows reveal a magnificent coastal view that reinforces the kitchen’s relationship with the local landscape, creating a seamless island-to-table dining experience. The elegant bar draws a vibrant crowd of locals and island guests.

Our restaurant is intended to be intimate and personal. Many of our tables can accommodate up to 4 people. The dining room seating configuration may not allow certain combinations of tables and split parties will potentially not be seated adjacent to each other.

Bettini does not accept reservations for Breakfast. All guests are welcome to walk in on a first come first served basis.

Top review
Maureen
Dined 7 days ago
One of our favorite island restaurants. Always guaranteed to get a great meal. The food always tastes delicious. Perfectly seasoned with great flavors. Never bland. Service always great from the hostess to the servers to the bussers.
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4.9
4.9 (460)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
North End
About the restaurant
Welcome to the North Street Grille.
Boston’s Best Brunch

Top review
Sheila
Dined 7 days ago
The service was outstanding, the food was excellent, there was no wait on anything, and our sever JP was very polite and friendly and would also get anything we asked immediately. Overall, Todays experience was very pleasant.
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4.8
4.8 (81)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Acton
About the restaurant
Silver Girl is your cozy neighborhood cocktail bar nestled in West Acton Village. Swanky vibes and world-class cocktails meets elevated comfort food with a southern twang. Check our website for a schedule of live music and events.
Top review
Andrea
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Love Eve and Murray and we were excited to dine at Silver girl and support them. Food was amazing and we loved the small focused menu. Decor and ambience was great. It was very loud and hard to hear each other at times. Very hard to hear our waiter who was young and cute but soft-spoken. We didn’t feel rushed and we weren’t packed in next to the other tables, which was great. It felt like a great focus on the food and experience. We’ll have to come back to try the cocktails another time!
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4.8
4.8 (562)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Nantucket
About the restaurant
Casual indoor/outdoor dining, open year-round. Located mid-island, currently serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and dinner Wednesday through Saturday for the winter.

Seasonally, we have a beautiful outdoor bar, serving up drinks and food for before or after a trip to the beach, as well as a full outdoor patio and indoor dining room! We also serve 30 different homemade flavors of ice cream at our ice cream counter from May through Columbus Day.

Follow us on Instagram @iknantucket @ikcateringpalmbeach @ikinflightcatering

Top review
StevenVIP
Dined on Jan 18, 2025
Very nice as always. Good food & service, very local given the season and hour
A photo of Abby Park restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2830)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Milton
About the restaurant
The story of Milton's thriving restaurant scene starts with Abby Park. We opened in 2009 as the town's first eating establishment with a full liquor license, serving up American comfort food, local beer, and approachable craft cocktails. Newly renovated and revitalized, Abby Park offers a full entertainment calendar and an exciting late-night bar scene. With several options for private dining and catering, let us host your next event whether it is a business dinner, cocktail party or wedding. We have proudly become a local neighborhood establishment, serving our residents and families.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
Abby Park never disappoints! Ordered the skinny salmon - delicious! Cooked perfectly.
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4.7
4.7 (107)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Brighton
About the restaurant
A full service restaurant with a focus on small plates and street food fare, along with craft spirit
Top review
AbbyVIP
Dined on Feb 5, 2025
We’re regulars here and it always is a great time! Love the scallops and all of the wines available
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