Elegant, clean-cut, modern and minimalist, Ma Soba knows what it means to be chic. Take your pick from an exotic arra y of various Asian cuisines, including Vietnamese noddles, creative sushi, and perpetually-popular Chinese favorites. The delectable coconut shrimp served over crispy noodles ($16.95) will make you want to hug the chef. Entrees $12-18, noddle dishes less expensive.

Outdoor seating in the summer! Free Fresh Salsa Bar and coupons on the website. Free delivery offered. The largest burritos in the city. There is always a line at lunch time which tells you about the popularity of Viva. If you go late in the afternoon then you will be able to eat at your pace and relax with some friends. The restaurant isn't uptight so it's great for kids. Parking, however, is the worst. Gourmet ingredients include artichokes, lamb and Cajun blackened chicken. There's an assortment of seafood combinations with red snapper, shrimp or scallops as well as salads, crunchy tostados, chili, black bean soup and even beer.

The Hill Tavern is Beacon Hill's neighborhood bar. Standing proud on bustling Cambridge Street, the Hill Tavern is the perfect spot for a great burger, big brunch, or tasty beer. The house burger contains seven ounces of top-flight ground sirloin, which arrives courtesy of Savenor's (Beacon Hill's top butcher), wood-grilled to juicy perfection and served with hand-cut fries.The clientele is mainly local 20's and 30 somethings that either enjoy the new seated patio, or stand in the crowded bar on a weekend night. Either it be a low key dinner with friends or a place to watch the Red Sox game, the Hill Tavern is the place to be. This is the best bar around! Tip: Stop by weekdays, 4pm-6pm, and enjoy half-priced appetizers (chips and salsa, wings, chicken tenders). Also, if you're on a date, ask to be seated in the quiet, secluded side dining room which is partially obscured from the bar.

Cafe Latino offers authentic Latin cuisine and a full line of office catering options. The Menu offerings are home-made and include delicious choices including the Cubanos Sandwich and Chicken Fajita. This place will not disappoint. It is a unique, original lunch option amidst the sea of boring corporate joints. All dishes are served with rice, beans and plaintain....and complimentary latin music videos on the t.v while waiting to order!

Very nice Finagle location right on the Massachusetts General Hospital campus. Outdoor seating in the nice weather under an archway. It's really quite pleasant, which is surprising since traffic is whizzing by on Cambridge Street right in front of the shop. That's the crazy thing about the West End, you turn a corner and it's like a completely different world. Sometimes you hit old Boston, other times you're bombarded by construction, or a quiet neighborhood with a meandering path, or hip civilization.

A classic old-school American restaurant. Perched at the top of Beacon Hill next to the State House, Scollay Square offers cocktails, a patio, and a mid-priced American menu. Open for lunch and dinner, you will see alot of politicos and old school BEacon Hill regulars here.

Unassuming and somewhat affordable sushi joint next to the State House. Great rolls and sushi. Everything else is so-so and not quite worth the price, but the sushi is what keeps people coming back again and again...and again.

Conveniently situated near Boston Common and the State House, and housing the awe-inspiring Federalist restaurant, XV Beacon is a chic, luxurious and gorgeous addition to the Boston hotel scene. The ten-story building contains a sexy marble and dark mahogany lobby, 60 rooms, 3 suites, and a fitness center. All rooms are romantically outfitted with fireplaces, 4-poster canopy beds, CD players, cable internet access, and 330-thread-count Italian sheets. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's grand roof deck, which bestows breathtaking views of Boston and beyond. Book 1 year in advance for Commencement. Rooms and suites $275-1900, with peak-season rates rising to $395-1900; a staggering $3000 gets you an entire floor to yourself. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.