In the spirit of sightseeing, we knew we had to stop by L Street Tavern…read more My husband and I are fans of Good Will Hunting so we knew we had to add L Street to the itinerary. L Street Tavern is located in a nice neighborhood, but parking is hard to find since most of the spots are for residents only. We came later in the evening so there was only 1 other person there which was nice. Nothing about L Street Tavern really makes you think of the movie and I actually kind of like that. It is just a dive bar that you can tell is loved by it's locals. Lots of history can be seen and felt here for sure! We ordered 2 beers and a Red Bull Vodka - we drank our drinks and hit the road. Bartender did his job, but wasn't all that friendly. If you're looking for some place that is authentic Boston though - check out L Street Tavern!

Came here the night before and on St. Patrick's day and had a great time. The space is small but…read moremighty, and the bar tenders were very attentive and helpful. Spent $23 on 2 High Noons but hey, welcome to Boston!

Cool, old school local bar with good beer and friendly people. Felt like I was in a movie.read more

We came to Boston and had no plans. Ended up here and we literally had the best night ever. Such…read moreamazing people who welcomed us Kentucky girls with open arms. We saw break dancing, great drinks, and great service. Great vibes!! Literally saved our trip to Boston. Shoutout Bobby, Kevin, Archie, and Cam. No notes

My girl and I sat at the bar and we were served by Sabrina ! She's probably one of the only reasons…read morewhy we go there often , on top of the food and drinks being delishhhhh. We love being served by hot girls with awesome hospitality !!

Why do all these afternoon casual lunch places feel like they need to add on a fake upscale…read moreSaturday/Sunday brunch option. You're here for drinks and sports bar vibe, and you don't know how to do brunch, and that's fine. The pancakes are so dry and the egg plates look like they're re-hydrated astronaut food. The brown sugar latte was good except it's just cold brew which is actually not in fact a latte and it's also $8 which is impressively more than Starbucks. Server was so so so sweet and nice she deserves the world I swear.

I love Roza Lyons - this is my go to bar to grab drinks in my neighborhood for the last 3 years & I…read morealways have the best time. This was my first time trying out the food and we were a bit underwhelmed! The chicken wings were nothing special - the actual wing was good but honestly they had no real flavor at all. I got the philly cheese steak and while it was good, there was really not a lot of steak/filling so it felt very small & dry (so much bread), the tots were great though! My boyfriend got the crab cakes & he said they were some of the best he has had a while. Food wise, I would probably give Roza Lyons a 2 but I love the environment, the entire staff, as well as the drinks & live music so giving the overall restaurant a 4!

Stopped in on a Saturday at 1:00, still a brunch menu which wasn't what I was looking to but I…read morewould not leave disappointed. The food was great. Pretzel app, turkey burger and breakfast burrito were outstanding. Service was great. Bloody Marys were standard, no complaints. The bill was very reasonable, maybe 70 dollars before tip. Will def go back.

You must order the kale salad. I am not a kale salad person, yet I have dined here three times in…read morethe last week to eat the kale salad and am already planning my next visit. You know when you're eating a kale salad and the pieces are too big and you're kind of cramming them into your mouth and then the salad dressing is all over your face? This is NOT that salad! The kale is perfectly chopped so you can enjoy it with just your fork as you talk to your friend/spouse/date or just read your book. The dressing is such perfection, and the perfect amount, no gloopiness here! Crunchy breadcrumbs add magical texture and then there's a shower of finely grated gouda cheese on top. Have you ever read a good book and as you're reading it, you're so into it that you don't want it to end? So you slow down your reading speed to make it last a little longer? That's how I feel about this salad. There are other delicious items on the menu, I saw someone eating the burger that looked so good, I also want to try the Brussels but the call of the salad siren is too strong. Everyone is super welcoming and friendly, especially Catherine, and the kitchen team even shared the dressing recipe with me. Excellent wine list, casual and cozy space with twinkle lights, a lot of bar/counter seating, great date spot. Also attached/sister company to American Provisions I believe (great spot in Southie for sandwiches, cheeses, wines, pastries, rare food items).

This is one of those spots that I want to keep on the down low because I don't want it to become…read moretoo popular...but I have to give Gray's Hall their flowers. I absolutely ADORE this place. It's one of my top 3 places in all of Boston. The vibes, the food, the wine, the prices, EVERYTHING is 10/10. This is one of those places where I feel at peace because I feel like my money was 100% well-spent. The prices are fair, and I don't feel like I'm being taken advantage of. And the FOOD, the food is exquisite. My favorite time to go is on Tuesdays for the $1 oyster deal, definitely my favorite $1 oyster deal in the city. They mostly have small plates and a few large plates, but you seriously can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And the wine options, amazinggggggg. Gray's is a true gem!

Came here for dinner for the first time with a couple of friends. Hubby and I ordered their…read morebuffalo loaded fries, a spicy chicken burger, pressed veggie melt, and a couple of drinks. Total came out to approximately $80 (not including tip). What's Hot - Menu. Pretty good variety. There's something for everyone, including vegans (for the most part). Specifically for vegans, they do not appear to have vegan cheese. They recently added loaded fries to their menu. - Quality. We tried their buffalo loaded fries, which definitely a good kick of spiciness. There was a good amount of buffalo mozzarella cheese and chicken. Their fries are slightly crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside. I really enjoyed my pressed veggie sandwich. There were whole veggies, such as broccoli, with a good amount of cheese melted between all the veggies. I liked that it was not a mashed patty. The sourdough bread was not tart (which I prefer), soft, and not too greasy. No skimping on the ingredients either. Their mozzarella bites appetizer is good, not overly breaded, and cheesy/stringy. All of us enjoyed our meals. - Service. We showed up without reservations on a Friday night when it was cold and rainy, and they were able to seat us right away. We tried several other restaurants before getting here, and we would have had to wait at least one hour, because we did not have reservations, even though those restaurants clearly had open tables. Our waitress was helpful. She answered all questions she had and was able to provide us contextual helpful info (i.e., what she's tried from the menu, what she liked and why, flavor level, etc...). She paid attention to detail. One of our friends hates pickles and specifically asked for no pickles with his burger. This may seem like a minor detail, but if a staffer cannot pay attention to detail in the service industry, that is not a good indication. - Price. Good value for money, especially given the quality of food and portions. - Portions. Good amount and enough to get one full on one dish. - Location. Conveniently located in downtown Boston around many other shops and restaurants. - Layout. At the front, there's a pretty large bar area, including high tables and chairs, with booths and smaller tables towards the back. They appear to be able to accommodate large groups and smaller parties, including individuals. What's Not - Acoustics. It's pretty loud inside and sound carries very easily, so it's difficult to carry a conversation. Final Answer Worth returning.

I got two cocktails from here and loved both! The "down cape" was very pretty and tasty. I also…read moreenjoyed the "starstruck" drink. The restaurant is very large and has plenty of seating. The servers and bartenders are all very nice. My only complaint is that some of the things on the menu are not actually available. I tried to order a sangria but no luck.

A classic dive bar atmosphere with a beautiful Guinness pour. Highly recommended if you like cheap…read moredrinks, pool, darts and good service. They're cash only and have a scratch off machine in vintage dive fashion!

dont ask to charge your phone or you'll get kick out. don't go here. This place is good until you…read moreask a simple question and they kick you out for being sober and want to charge your phone

Love the interior of Petula's - it is so elegant and beautiful and perfect for a girls night…read more We started with a few cocktails which were all delicious! For appetizers we got the smash burger and the arancini - the smash burger is to die for! The color of the cheese was off putting but the taste was amazing and the pickles give it such a nice crunch. The arancini was good but nothing special - there was no proscuttio in it which would have been the start of the show for us. For entrees, we got the vodka pasta which was so good, we got it extra spicy and it was delish! Portion was huge too. Then we got the steak frites and they were just ok - I have had them in the past and they were so good but tonight they were super chewy and there was more fat on the steak than meat it felt like. The blue cheese butter gives good flavor though. We finished off with the cookie skillet and this is a must have! So warm and gooey with the cold icecream is just to die for! Shoutout to our amazing server Gillian! She was so informative, friendly and gave us the best recs! Will be requesting her if we come back!

I really wanted to like Petula's, especially because I'd heard good things, but unfortunately the…read morefood just wasn't it for me. I ordered the Smashburger and honestly did not enjoy it. I actually ordered a second one to take home for my mom, thinking maybe I just got a bad one, but she had the same complaint I did, the seasoning just tasted off and the overall flavor wasn't good. I can't quite put my finger on what was wrong with it, but something about the seasoning made it taste strange and lackluster. I also ordered the skillet, which had a really unusual salty and sour flavor that I wasn't expecting and didn't particularly enjoy. I did try to make the most out of the meal just because I paid a lot for it so I was like I'm going to eat it and not put it to waste, but I didn't enjoy it. The positives were definitely the drinks and the service. My waiter was very kind, attentive, and checked in on me throughout the meal, which I appreciated and the atmosphere and overall vibe of the restaurant is beautiful. Overall, though, I spent close to $100 and unfortunately didn't feel like the food was worth what I paid. I'm disappointed because I wanted to enjoy the experience, but based on the food alone, I probably wouldn't come back.