Date Night Gems in Boston on Resy
Date Night Gems in Boston
From candlelit to casual, here are our favorite tables for two.
Umami Crudo
- Rating: 4.6 (156 reviews)
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Price: $
- Location: North End
- Description: A North End sister of Cambridge’s Umami Omakase, Umami Crudo delivers the same fresh, artfully prepared seafood dishes, with the option to experience them in an omakase-style meal or à la carte. If you’re going the latter route, that means you can order as many poke spareribs, Hokkaido scallop nigiri, and lobster tempura rolls as your heart desires.
Prezza
- Rating: 4.8 (7.8K reviews)
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$
- Location: North End
- Description: Walk into Prezza and you’ll find solo-dining regulars and first-time lovers alike. And that’s because chef Anthony Caturano’s elevated twist on his nonna’s rustic peasant food seduces entirely, with impeccable service and a great wine list to boot.
Sushi @ Temple Records
- Rating: 4.8 (747 reviews)
- Cuisine: Sushi
- Price: $$
- Location: Downtown Crossing
- Description: James Beard Award-winning chef Jamie Bissonnette and his partners have added a cool, no-frills sushi bar to Downtown Crossing, featuring simple but elegant creations of sushi chef Kenta Katagai, who was imported from Hawaii.
Temple Records
- Rating: 4.7 (944 reviews)
- Cuisine: Lounge
- Price: $$
- Location: Boston
- Description: This restaurant channels the culture of Japanese listening bars with a laid-back vibe, serious cocktails, rare Japanese whiskeys, izakaya-style snacks, and a broad range of music spinning on vinyl.
Somaek
- Rating: 4.7 (1.9K reviews)
- Cuisine: Korean
- Price: $$
- Location: Downtown Crossing
- Description: Boston star chef Jamie Bissonnette has partnered with the team behind Wig Shop and JM Curley in this exciting modern Korean establishment, influenced by his Korean mother-in-law.
Bogie’s Place
- Rating: 4.6 (755 reviews)
- Cuisine: Steakhouse
- Price: $$$
- Location: Downtown Crossing
- Description: A semi-secret steakhouse hidden speakeasy-style with upscale offerings like oysters Rockefeller and prime Angus steaks.
Scampo
- Rating: 4.6 (4.6K reviews)
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$
- Location: Beacon Hill
- Description: Chef Lydia Shire’s Italian restaurant combines big flavors and impeccable technique, offering deliciously original dishes.
89 Charles
- Rating: 4.7 (556 reviews)
- Cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Location: Boston
- Description: An intimate lounge with a wide-ranging cocktail menu and an ambiance that feels secluded despite its city location.
Zurito
- Rating: 4.7 (2.4K reviews)
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Price: $$
- Location: Beacon Hill
- Description: Focused on the culinary paradise of northern Spain, offering traditional pintxos and other inspired dishes.
ReelHouse Oyster Bar Seaport
- Rating: 4.5 (768 reviews)
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $$
- Location: Seaport District
- Description: Known for oysters, sushi tacos, poke bowls, and a variety of Neapolitan-style pizzas with a view of Fan Pier Marina.
Contessa Boston
- Rating: 4.5 (21K reviews)
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Location: Back Bay
- Description: Features a rooftop ambiance and dishes worthy of its name from industry veterans.
Woods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport
- Rating: 4.6 (10K reviews)
- Cuisine: American
- Price: $$
- Location: Seaport
- Description: A modern establishment focusing on outdoor dining with a nod to women-operated businesses.
Cactus Club Cafe Back Bay
- Rating: 4.7 (294 reviews)
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
- Price: $$
- Location: Back Bay
- Description: Offers a diverse menu in a spacious, high-ceiling dining room.
La Padrona
- Rating: 4.6 (5.2K reviews)
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$
- Location: Back Bay
- Description: A culinary mecca inspired by various Italian regions.
Baleia
- Rating: 4.8 (2.9K reviews)
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Price: $$
- Location: South End
- Description: Known for its seafood and a great raw bar selection.
Myers + Chang
- Rating: 4.8 (10K reviews)
- Cuisine: Asian
- Price: $$
- Location: South End
- Description: An electrifying tribute to flavors rooted in dim sum.
KAVA neo-taverna
- Rating: 4.8 (7.2K reviews)
- Cuisine: Greek
- Price: $$
- Location: South End
- Description: A small taverna focusing on traditional Greek fare and family-style dining.
Rochambeau
- Rating: 4.3 (3.8K reviews)
- Cuisine: Brasserie
- Price: $$
- Location: Boston
- Description: Offering an easy-to-love French menu complete with first-rate wines.
Sonsie
- Rating: 4.2 (3.3K reviews)
- Cuisine: European
- Price: $$
- Location: Boston
- Description: Known for its extensive menu and elegant ambiance for people-watching.
Zuma Boston
- Rating: 4.7 (189 reviews)
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Price: $$$
- Location: Back Bay
- Description: A vibrant setting serving izakaya-inspired fare.