Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

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BLEND

5.0

5 (89)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Blend is a gastro pub that combines the aspects of great food, music, lights and entertainment all into one. Blend "blends" up that neighborhood gastro pub feel where everyone is welcome. Gay owned and Operated, come check us out!

DRAG BRUNCHES ARE 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
instagram handle : blendboston

Please note when booking for a drag brunch to not choose outside. All drag brunches will be held inside.

TUESDAYS ~ Our Normal Dinning Room is closed for our local cornhole league, hightop bar tables are available but please keep in mind those tables are in the bar area and it will be busy!!!

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Lola

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

This place is just wonderful ❤️ the staff is warm, inviting, and the food is delish....10,10,10 across the board 😀

Akame Nigiri and Sake

5.0

5 (99)

$50 and over

Sushi

Lexington

About the restaurant

Located in Lexington’s Historical district Akame Nigiri and Sake offers an un-traditional Omakase experience. Akame Nigiri and Sake will be offering a 15 Course Omakase for $180 per person. The Omakase focuses on Japanese Seafood flown in directly from Toyosu fish market. While seated at our 6 seat Omakase Bar, guest will be able to enjoy a semi-private Omakase experience skillfully crafted by Chef Michael Monaco. Seating's will be held Thursday at 6:15, Friday and Saturday at 6:15pm and 8:30pm. All Allergies and food aversions must be communicated 72 hours in advance, so we have time to make adequate changes. Due to the nature of the meal touch sensitive Shellfish and Crustaceans Allergies cannot be accommodated.

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MarynachkaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

A rare opportunity to have a front seat experience with a chef who truly loves what he does and runs this place as a one man show. Truly a unique (and delicious) experience! Very high quality food in a simple/non pretentious environment

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Experience

Omakase Tasting Menu

El Tacuba

4.9

4.9 (18)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Medford

About the restaurant

Offering Mexican small plates from recipes that we grew up with, and a full bar with a range of innovative cocktails and local craft beers in a welcoming ambiance.

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CaroP

Dined 6 days ago

The place was busy! We had a reservation but were running late. We called to let them know and they were so gracious and they held our table for us. Staff were very welcoming and friendly, food was delicious, and the servers were delightful.

No Relation

4.9

4.9 (157)

$50 and over

Japanese

South End

About the restaurant

Tucked away down a narrow hallway, No Relation is a nine-seat, secret sushi restaurant nestled within Shore Leave, a tropical experience from the team at Bar Mezzana and Black Lamb. Chef Colin Lynch leads the inventive omakase menu, where Japanese technique and his creative interpretation of a sushi-ya are presented each evening over approximately 14 courses. Join us in a shared intimate experience with a thoughtfully curated menu, served directly by our chefs. A magnetized world map will highlight the areas from which the menus fish is sourced. Luxurious extras, like Black Truffle and Ossetra Caviar, can be added on during your experience. Towards the end of the omakase, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy extra bites.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Great presentation and flavor. Would go back again.

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Experience

Omakase

Experience

Wentworth Wine Tasting & Omakase

Toscano Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3480)

$50 and over

Italian

Beacon Hill

About the restaurant

Nestled among the antique shops, boutiques and cafes along Beacon Hill's famous Charles Street, Toscano restaurant remains a staple of Boston's oldest neighborhood.

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TOnyD

Dined 5 days ago

Had fantastic meal, amazing service from Daniel he was the best. Definitely go back next time in Boston.

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Popular dish

Tiramisú

Popular dish

Pappardelle Bolognese "Bianco"

Popular dish

Rigatoni Toscano

Al Wadi Boston

4.8

4.8 (265)

$31 to $50

Lebanese

West Roxbury

About the restaurant

Al Wadi Restaurant will be closed from July 3rd re-opening July 18th for our annual vacation. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Al Wadi Boston is a Lebanese restaurant providing the West Roxbury area a unique ethnic food experience.

Dinner at Al Wadi Boston can be a thoroughly enjoyable feast with the Mezza variety vegetarian and meat options that both include an amazing array of house specialties and chef selected favorites. Dinner offerings include beef and lamb kebabs, eggplant moussaka and a vegetarian platter. A special delicacy is the pumpkin kibbeh which features two pumpkin puree layers along with spinach, chick peas and onions. Be sure to save room for one of the Al Wadi Boston special desserts including the knefe with its sweet cheese, semolina crust and syrup made from rose water.

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Kenzi

Dined 5 days ago

First time here I really enjoyed the food my haddock dish was fresh and flavorful. I loved it and can’t wait to come back! The live music was also really fun and lively it’s a perfect place if you’re celebrating a birthday.

Moko

4.8

4.8 (8)

$30 and under

Japanese

South Boston

About the restaurant

Moko Japanese Cuisine has been South Boston’s favorite destination for sushi since 2012. Our talented chefs craft each dish with the finest locally sourced fish, premium ingredients, and a genuine passion for culinary excellence. Step into our cozy restaurant and indulge in a delightful selection of small plates perfect for sharing, complemented by an extensive selection of sushi and a diverse range of Japanese and Korean entrees. To elevate your dining experience, be sure to explore our thoughtfully curated selection of beer, wine, and sake. Whether you’re enjoying a casual outing or celebrating a special occasion, Moko is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you’ll become one of our cherished regular customers!

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PamelaVIP

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Elegant spot in South Boston. We had a reservation for a table but requested to sit at the sushi bar since the available tables were quite close to the door, which had no vestibule to buffer the cold air rushing in. The host graciously allowed us to tuck in at the sushi bar (there's a regular bar too and they seemed to be serving food there for those guests as well). My husband and I shared a fried softshell crab, which was helpfully cut into pieces that allowed easy eating with chopsticks, as well as pork gyoza. For dinner he had sushi and I had shrimp and vegetable tempura. Both came with miso soup, which was comforting on a cold night. The space is "cozy" with tables close together. I use walking sticks but had no trouble navigating the tight space; I'm not sure whether wheelchair users could do so, so ask when reserving if you have a wheelchair user in your party.

Fat Hen Broadway East

4.8

4.8 (407)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Somerville

About the restaurant

Fat Hen, sister to La Brasa, is a small fifteen table, thirty seat restaurant that focuses on Pasta and Wine with an Italian roots. Our team focuses on guest experience and creating memories; from when you first walk through the door to when you take your final bite. Our passion for fine wines, thoughtful preparation, flawless technique and excellent quality local products is shown through our frequently changing seasonal menus. Please join us as we launch our new wine bar concept with small paired bites please follow us on social media @fathenboston for all me new menu updates.

Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare in East Somerville.

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Herb

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

We had a special 3 course prix fixe menu for Valentnes day. That lined us up for 3 courses when we might have settled for 2. A salmon crudo with horseradish panna cota might have sounded affected, but it was a wonderfully flavored primo course. Secondis built around herbally sauced funghi and creamy shrimp with gnocchi were rewarding and plentiful. We both ordered the extra price Wagyu filet which lived up to its promise on a bed of seared greens. Desserts were light and innovative. Our choices of flanand a pudding with ice cream werea perfect ending to our great meals.

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle

Experience

$1 Oysters from 5pm-6pm

Stars at Chatham Bars Inn

4.7

4.7 (590)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Chatham

About the restaurant

At Stars, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by the stunning views, our natural surroundings, and the bounty of our farm, we blend regional heritage into modern coastally inspired cuisine. Steeped in history, with Norman Rockwell’s “Spirit of America” hanging above the fireplace, STARS is an experience that will excite all the senses.

By reimagining classic dishes, we honor the legacy of our setting with a menu that embraces the inn’s past and bridges the gap of time. With an award-winning wine list, genuine hospitality, and personalized service. We invite you to begin your mornings and end your evenings with Cape Cod’s premier dining experience. Breakfast is first-come, first serve. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.

Attire: Resort Evening Attire. For ladies, resort casual. Please no pool or beach attire. For gentlemen, long pants including jeans, collared shirt and proper footwear. Shorts are not

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Nancy

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

A beautiful location and service outstanding. Staff all call you by name and go out of the way to be accommodating. Food cooked perfectly and recommendation for our wine from the sommelier was a perfect choice.

Fuji at Assembly

4.7

4.7 (8)

$30 and under

Asian

Somerville

About the restaurant

Fuji at Assembly is a perfect marriage of contemporary and traditional. The dining room is chic and modern, yet furnished with reclaimed wood dating back over one hundred years.

At the sushi bar, chefs select from ingredients delivered fresh daily and create a unique meal for each guest. The menu also offers an array of authentic Sichuan dishes with spices originating from Southwest China.

Fuji at Assembly is conveniently located in Assembly Row, making it a perfect lunch or dinner destination after visiting your favorite local shops!

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AllisonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fuji delivers outstanding food quality and service every single time. We’re so happy to have them in Assembly Row!

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