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Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall 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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4.7
4.7 (2928)
$30 and under
American
Provincetown
About the restaurant
Pepe's Wharf is an iconic seaside restaurant known for its beautiful waterfront views overlooking Provincetown Harbor. We have 2 fantastic decks, with one incredible view of Cape Cod Bay due to our unique location directly on the beach in Provincetown. Pepe's is the place where you can enjoy delicious New England inspired cuisine, or one of our many cocktail creations on our new Upper Deck Bar! Pepes offers a chic and festive P'town experience! Hope to see you soon!
Top review
Scott
Dined on Oct 1, 2024
Overall, a great experience. Food was outstanding; the lobster with ravioli (a special) was brimming with local lobster and a healthy sized portion). The server, Alfredo, was charming, knowledgeable and responsive. My one suggestion: the staff bringing out the food should know which guest gets which entree/appetizer vs “who gets the….” A bit amateurish.
A photo of Moonshine 152 restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1798)
$30 and under
American
South Boston
About the restaurant
A modern -American, neighborhood bistro restaurant in Southie (South Boston) by Chef-owner Asia Mei (as seen on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay & Phantom Gourmet). With a globally-inspired, comfort food meets street food menu, Chef Asia puts her unique spin on both East & West Coast style cooking, striving to match the beautiful restaurant’s aesthetic, contributing to numerous glowing re-reviews, accolades & praise. Her "Best of Boston" Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings, her award-winning Burgers & Vegetarian Burgers, Street Tacos & weekly changing specials are only some of the reasons she was awarded the 2023 Best of Boston Neighborhood Restaurant in South Boston.

Moonshine 152 is located at 152 Dorchester Avenue, on the corner of Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street in South Boston. We are one block from the Broadway Red Line train station, with bus connections local bus connections. We are a short walk from the South End & Ink Block neighborhoods as well as The Seaport & Downtown Boston.

Top review
Charlie
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding, as it always is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4.8
4.8 (516)
$30 and under
American
Brookline
About the restaurant
We are currently open seven days a week. Saturday & Sunday we are open with an All Day Menu. Reservations can be made on our website, or through OpenTable. Due to the intimate nature of our dining room, if you would like to make a reservation for more than 4 guests, please give us a call at the restaurant.

We hold reservations for a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late, we will do our best to hold your table but cannot guarantee it. Due to the size of our dining room, we do appreciate 1.5 hour dining experiences for parties of 1-2 guests, 2 hours for parties of 3-4, and 2.5 hours for parties of 5 or more guests that book reservations. We always welcome walk-in guests to our bar.

Reach us at 617-396-8199 with questions, comments or additional assistance. We hope to see you soon!

Top review
Joy
Dined 3 days ago
The service was prompt and excellent! My friends and I had a variety of the main courses, and couldn’t wait to take the leftovers home.
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4.9
4.9 (296)
$50 and over
American
Fairhaven
About the restaurant
Olivia's Restaurant aims to be a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Fairhaven highlighting fine coastal cuisine, classically made craft cocktails (sometimes with a twist) with an emphasis on thoughtful service and unwavering hospitality. We are open for dinner only (for now) so our team can excel at providing the ultimate dining experience.
Top review
Jacques
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was outstanding! Mo was our fantastic waitress. The staff was very organized and we enjoyed our meals. They featured a wine from South Africa that we enjoyed with our dinners. I definitely loved the oysters Rockefeller. It is definitely a place we will revisit!! Fairhaven is lucky to have this 5 star neighborhood restaurant. We were pleased with the attention Mo gave us throughout our time there.
A photo of Waverly Kitchen and Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (377)
$31 to $50
American
Charlestown
About the restaurant
Located in the heart of Charlestown, Boston, just steps away from the Bunker Hill Monument and the Freedom Trail, Waverly Charlestown is a neighborhood restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Join us for a legendary brunch, dinner, and cocktails in our cozy dining room, or grab coffee and lunch on the go.

Breakfast and brunch fans, this is for you! You don't want to miss our signature banana bread, house made pastrami hash, rotating coffee menu and refreshing, creative cocktails. Voted Boston Magazine's 2024 Best Brunch in Boston!

Come and enjoy a cozy dinner by the fireplace or watch the chef's at work at our kitchen counter. Walk-ins are always accepted at our intimate bar. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Top review
ChristineVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Swordfish was outstanding. Menu eclectic and interesting. The only negative is the noise level. I really like this place.
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4.9
4.9 (238)
$31 to $50
American
Nantucket
About the restaurant
An island institution for over 30 years, BES has recently been reborn under new management and ownership. Chef Todd Edwards returns to create new + old menu item favorites, including BES’ classic linguini w/ clams and tuna tartare. With an intimate and cozy atmosphere, the restaurant features an open kitchen with counter and table service. BYOB.

Breakfast is open! Walk-in only.

Top review
Heidi
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
One of our favorite places in Nantucket! Great service and food-- never disappoints!
A photo of Season To Taste restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1684)
$31 to $50
American
Cambridge
About the restaurant
Season to Taste focuses on celebrating the seasonal bounty of New England by using fresh local ingredients while also incorporating influences from Southern home cooking and traditional European cuisine. With the open kitchen and craft-cocktail bar in the spotlight, Season to Taste is the perfect setting for a casual yet elevated dining experience.

Our patio is open weather dependent and is availble on a first come first serve basis.

We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. For larger parties, please call the restaurant or email nick@seasontotaste.com.

Top review
Madison
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was fantastic. Came during Valentine's week and it was packed! Glad we made a reservation a few weeks prior. Even with the crowd, the service and food was top notch. We had been once before and thought it was a solid choice for date night. This time, they knocked it out of the park. We will be back to try our the chef's counter experience!!
A photo of Oak Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (248)
$31 to $50
American
Cambridge
About the restaurant
Step into Oak Bistro, the freshest addition to Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Uncover American cuisine with a modern spin, influenced by global flavors. Our cozy setting welcomes young professionals, students, and families for an unforgettable culinary experience. Led by a chef-driven vision, we infuse diverse cultural influences, meticulous attention, and adaptability into crafting innovative and delectable dishes. Come share in the creation of enduring memories while supporting our vibrant local community.
Top review
Jackie
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful restaurant with excellent food, service and comfortable noise level. We kept our voices low and could hear each other well. The potato parve is absolutely delicious as is the artic char. I've had cocktails and small bites at the bar as well. Oak Bistro is an excellent experience.
A photo of Brack's Tavern restaurant
4.8
4.8 (876)
$30 and under
American
Middleborough
About the restaurant
At the Boston Tavern, we pride ourselves on delicious food, a comfortable family atmosphere and the friendliest service around. We serve lunch and dinner seven days a week and there is something for everyone on our menu, even the kids! So come join us for an enjoyable and affordable dining experience as well as the best local live entertainment.
Top review
Cori
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
Everything was great as usual! Our server Chance was so personable, he’s a great asset to your restaurant!
A photo of G Bar & Kitchen restaurant
4.8
4.8 (185)
$31 to $50
American
Swampscott
About the restaurant
G Bar & Kitchen in Swampscott provides a beautiful interior with dark, rich wood flooring, bright red chairs situated along the bar, and pale colored chairs, tables and booths along the opposite walls. Big windows let in plenty of sunshine to help increase the brightness and inviting atmosphere of the interior whereas friendly staff members make you feel like an honored guest at G Bar & Kitchen. Upon first glance at the menu, you will notice plenty of delicious options like the shrimp chow fun and gnocchi. You also have stuffed acorn squash, lamb rack, duck, haddock, veal chop and a N.Y strip to name a few. There is an option for just about every flavor preference so you are sure to leave feeling satisfied and yearning to come back for more when you visit G Bar & Kitchen.
Top review
ChristopherVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful restaurant! Very highly recommended, especially for special occasions and for couples.
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