Tim’s guidebook
Food, Drink and Coffee Scene
Easily one of the best restaurants to hit the Boston/Cambridge food scene over the last 5 years. If you have the time...it is a must!
21 locals recommend
Pammy's
928 Massachusetts AveEasily one of the best restaurants to hit the Boston/Cambridge food scene over the last 5 years. If you have the time...it is a must!
With limited seating and a lot of buzz (every year), it is hard to find a seat during the rush hours of the day. However, if you can find the off-hours (weekdays - early dinner etc), this will make your visit to Boston complete!
104 locals recommend
Neptune Oyster
63 Salem StWith limited seating and a lot of buzz (every year), it is hard to find a seat during the rush hours of the day. However, if you can find the off-hours (weekdays - early dinner etc), this will make your visit to Boston complete!
My top 3 each and every year. The atmosphere, the food, the drink...the everything. You can put your name in and walk around the South End. They'll call you when your table is ready!
168 locals recommend
Toro Boston
1704 Washington StMy top 3 each and every year. The atmosphere, the food, the drink...the everything. You can put your name in and walk around the South End. They'll call you when your table is ready!
It is a season attraction but very fun and exciting aspect to the Boston scene. Beer Garden! Tons of fun!
6 locals recommend
Cisco Brewers Seaport
85 Northern AveIt is a season attraction but very fun and exciting aspect to the Boston scene. Beer Garden! Tons of fun!
I love sushi and for that reason Cafe Sushi is my favorite Boston/Cambridge restaurant. Grab a seat at the sushi bar and have a conversation with the two owners (Brothers). They are awesome. Their food is off the charts. A must.
47 locals recommend
Cafe Sushi
1105 Massachusetts AveI love sushi and for that reason Cafe Sushi is my favorite Boston/Cambridge restaurant. Grab a seat at the sushi bar and have a conversation with the two owners (Brothers). They are awesome. Their food is off the charts. A must.
It is not my favorite coffee; however, it is the best coffee within walking distance to Beacon Street.
95 locals recommend
Pavement Coffeehouse
1096 Boylston StIt is not my favorite coffee; however, it is the best coffee within walking distance to Beacon Street.
Best coffee in the area - over the Mass Ave bridge and just north of Central Sq. Cambridge.
133 locals recommend
1369 Coffee House
1369 Cambridge StBest coffee in the area - over the Mass Ave bridge and just north of Central Sq. Cambridge.
Hands down the best wine bar in the city! An absolute must if you are a wine drinker!
8 locals recommend
haley.henry
45 Province StHands down the best wine bar in the city! An absolute must if you are a wine drinker!
Local tip...they have very few tables and don't take reservations so you are almost always guaranteed an outrageous wait. However, you can go to the MET bar that is attached via a common corridor and can bring you beverage with you when your table is finally ready.
25 locals recommend
Saltie Girl
279 Dartmouth StLocal tip...they have very few tables and don't take reservations so you are almost always guaranteed an outrageous wait. However, you can go to the MET bar that is attached via a common corridor and can bring you beverage with you when your table is finally ready.
Adding this to the list as it really is an institution in China town. My family has been going there for 30+ years and it is classic Cantonese food and great time. Yes, it is in a quasi/english basement but the food is phenomenal.
7 locals recommend
Peach Farm
4 Tyler StAdding this to the list as it really is an institution in China town. My family has been going there for 30+ years and it is classic Cantonese food and great time. Yes, it is in a quasi/english basement but the food is phenomenal.
Local group and easily the best steak in town. Can't miss and highly highly recommend.
20 locals recommend
Grill 23 & Bar
161 Berkeley StLocal group and easily the best steak in town. Can't miss and highly highly recommend.
Boston has many seafood locations but Row is top notch. It is one of the few constants in the city.
60 locals recommend
Row 34
383 Congress StBoston has many seafood locations but Row is top notch. It is one of the few constants in the city.
A special Italian experience in the North End. Owner is Mauricio and a head waiter is Sabino who will take you on a tour of Italy from Boston
Limoncello
190 North StreetA special Italian experience in the North End. Owner is Mauricio and a head waiter is Sabino who will take you on a tour of Italy from Boston
The definition of a GEM! Located a few blocks from the unit down one of the alley's off of Newbury Street. The best margaritas and tamales you'll have. Perfect!
17 locals recommend
Casa Romero
30 Gloucester StThe definition of a GEM! Located a few blocks from the unit down one of the alley's off of Newbury Street. The best margaritas and tamales you'll have. Perfect!
The history of this building and bar date back 100s of years. Not many places left or like it in the city. Not for dinner but for one or two adult beverages. It is a must.
18 locals recommend
Oak Long Bar + Kitchen
138 St James AveThe history of this building and bar date back 100s of years. Not many places left or like it in the city. Not for dinner but for one or two adult beverages. It is a must.
This is a serious debate and I am only throwing this on here as it is very very good pizza. And, it is in the North End so you can see the sites and enjoy a bit of Little Italy.
96 locals recommend
Regina Pizzeria
11 1/2 Thacher StThis is a serious debate and I am only throwing this on here as it is very very good pizza. And, it is in the North End so you can see the sites and enjoy a bit of Little Italy.
Faccia is just another example of the Ken Oringer team's brilliance. AND, it is a very easy walk from the unit. Highly recommend. Tough res to get but key is to use Resy's waitlist function - never had an issue.
Faccia a Faccia
Faccia is just another example of the Ken Oringer team's brilliance. AND, it is a very easy walk from the unit. Highly recommend. Tough res to get but key is to use Resy's waitlist function - never had an issue.
Sightseeing & Experiences
The obvious yet still a requirement! As US cities go, Boston has so much history and you can get lost along the Freedom Trail but a tour of Boston will never really be whole unless you touch Fenway along the way.
815 locals recommend
Fenway Park
4 Jersey StThe obvious yet still a requirement! As US cities go, Boston has so much history and you can get lost along the Freedom Trail but a tour of Boston will never really be whole unless you touch Fenway along the way.
Before a ball-game or for a quick pint. This little gem is worth the time!
23 locals recommend
Bleacher Bar
82A Lansdowne StBefore a ball-game or for a quick pint. This little gem is worth the time!
You'll find Boston to be a very walkable city and there is no better walk than that around the Esplanade. If you brought your running shoes...even better!
279 locals recommend
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesYou'll find Boston to be a very walkable city and there is no better walk than that around the Esplanade. If you brought your running shoes...even better!
All the shopping you could want, as well as having Newbury Street between the property and Copley...go nuts!
148 locals recommend
Copley Place
100 Huntington AveAll the shopping you could want, as well as having Newbury Street between the property and Copley...go nuts!
Boston Public Garden
Picturesque part of the city!
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market are a must. It can get very busy, so don't spend too much time but worth an hour or so.
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StFaneuil Hall and Quincy Market are a must. It can get very busy, so don't spend too much time but worth an hour or so.
Tons of fun and a solid indoor activity! Can't beat the Mugar Omni Theater!
560 locals recommend
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayTons of fun and a solid indoor activity! Can't beat the Mugar Omni Theater!
There is a ton of history throughout Boston and taking a tour or doing self-guided tour at your leisure is something I recommend to anyone! You'll have a blast and hit one of the fun watering holes along the way.
40 locals recommend
Freedom Trail
Freedom TrailThere is a ton of history throughout Boston and taking a tour or doing self-guided tour at your leisure is something I recommend to anyone! You'll have a blast and hit one of the fun watering holes along the way.
Neighborhoods
Doesn't matter what time of the day, the South End is an excellent spot to do a little shopping, find a perfectly quaint restaurant/bar and continue on to some live music.
85 locals recommend
South End
Doesn't matter what time of the day, the South End is an excellent spot to do a little shopping, find a perfectly quaint restaurant/bar and continue on to some live music.
The combination of Fort Point and the Seaport District during the summer months have just too much to offer not to spend a couple hours checking it out.
105 locals recommend
Seaport District
The combination of Fort Point and the Seaport District during the summer months have just too much to offer not to spend a couple hours checking it out.
Back Bay is an incredibly history rich part of Boston that connects you to both Beacon Hill and Fenway. Everything you'll need is within walking distance!
93 locals recommend
Back Bay
Back Bay is an incredibly history rich part of Boston that connects you to both Beacon Hill and Fenway. Everything you'll need is within walking distance!
Ton of history, great little shops and you can wrap it all together with the Boston Common, Public Garden and the Comm. Ave Lawn.
125 locals recommend
Beacon Hill
Ton of history, great little shops and you can wrap it all together with the Boston Common, Public Garden and the Comm. Ave Lawn.
A ton of fun and great little spots like Mike's Pastry or Modern Pastry (Cash only), as well as a personal favorite Mare and Neptune (mentioned earlier in the guide). The North End gets extremely busy during the summer months so be warned if crowds aren't your thing.
405 locals recommend
North End
A ton of fun and great little spots like Mike's Pastry or Modern Pastry (Cash only), as well as a personal favorite Mare and Neptune (mentioned earlier in the guide). The North End gets extremely busy during the summer months so be warned if crowds aren't your thing.
City advice
Getting around
Don't be afraid to ask for directions!
Boston can be a very confusing City to navigate. Despite our horrible accents and general rude demeanor, we are actually a fun loving bunch that will help anyone in need.
What to pack
Check the weather - pack for seasons!
Boston is one of those cities where it really depends where you are and what you plan to do. If you are going to be on or near the water - guaranteed it'll be cooler and not just by a degree or two but about 10. Always bring something long sleeved or a pullover during the shoulder and even summer months. Winter time - gear up. It is cold!