Valter Vitorino opened Cafe Brazil, Boston's home for Brazilian cuisine, in 1986. Much of the clientele consists of the area's substantial Brazilian population (though that has evolved along with the demographics of Alston), who come to enjoy true-to-home versions of Brazilian classics like and Brazil's national dishes, like feijoada, Moqueca, churrasco, black beans, rice, salads, and desserts. Vitorino himself hails form the town of Minas Gerais, and as it is generally accepted that Brazilian dishes tend to differ slightly from place to place, Cafe Brazil reflects the regional cooking Vitorino grew up on in Minas Gerais. Brazilian hospitality abounds from the moment a customer enters the restaurant, and the staff welcomes you as though you were in their home. Service is prompt and friendly, and the entire staff works together to cover the whole restaurant. The food comes out very quickly, too. The menu is quite extensive, and if a diner is unfamiliar with Brazilian cuisine, the staff will happily guide you to something delicious. Many of the dishes come on sizzling plates, and all of the food is very fresh. There's also a karaoke room with a small stage in addition to 2 dining rooms.

Plaza Deli, one of Boston’s fastest growing catering businesses in the Hub, they are known for Corporate Catering to the working professionals. Reasonably priced home-style cooking specialists, since 1993, Plaza Deli has delivered the finest and freshest food to a demanding crowd of business men and women looking for fast, quality service. They have even been praised by the Phantom Gourmet for their great food and generous portions.

Tucked away on a beautiful Beacon Hill sidestreet, Lala Rokh offers an inspiring cultural tour of Persian cuisine and tranquil intimacy. The series of small dining spaces make the dining experience wonderfully private as the knowledgeable, unobtrusive waitstaff present plates of curries, meats, and vegetables seasoned with specially-imported spices. Arouse the taste buds with the Kashk-E Bademjan (roast eggplant with goat's milk; $7) before preceding on to the demure but filling Abgusht (lamb shank; $18) or Morgh (saffron dark chicken; $15). You still won't want to leave enchanting LaLa Rokh, so savor the gentle desserts like the baklava ($6) and creme caramel ($7) as you linger for hours. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

In business since 1976, Liberty Bell is a great South Boston restaurant that offers in restaurant dining as well as catering. It has a huge selection of roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, as well as seafood. Dishes range between $2.00 and $15.00 each. The service isn't always great but the food is. Online coupons available on the restaurant's website. The Phoenix says "don't judge a book by its homely cover"...read more here.

As comically old-school as it may be, Locke-Ober invariably delivers on its biggest promise: a wildly decadent, scotch-and-cigar-laden immersion in all things traditionally New England—and Harvard, of course. This restaurant's ancient leather chairs, pheasant prints, sprawling chandeliers, and heavy panelled walls once watched only the wealthiest of men. Now, as our waiter lamented, the dining room is open to ladies, though “it is not designed for it.” The spookily stiff waiters invisibly deliver dishes from a menu leaning heavily toward expensive meats and seafood, from appetizers such as the divine Jonah crab cakes ($14) all the way through the entrees (tasty, fatty sirloin; $36) and sickeningly rich and delicious desserts. For the pyromaniacs among us, ample opportunities exist to have various dishes flambéed (read: lit on fire) tableside. For good reason, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals still bring their Man of the Year here annually. For a bit of Boston history in your belly, order a "Ward 8." This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

The Fours - Powered By EveryScape The Four's is a good place to go to hang out with some friends and watch some games. Every place you sit in the bar has at least three tv's you can watch comfortably. The food is standard pub food and isn't pricey. If you're looking for something that really feels like a Boston baaaah, then this is a decent place to go.

In the home of the old Dottie's, the Hyde Restaurant adds to the growing dining scene of Cleary Square in Hyde Park. Opened on Feb. 2nd, The Hyde and it's Chef/Owner Brian Roskow, aims to offer it's customers a fresh and upscale diner environment. Replete with a menu of artisanal beers and local ingredients, Brian is a classically trained Chef that has spent the last 27 years cooking up and down the East Coast. Back in Boston, he is proud to be back in his hometown and offering great food at reasonable prices. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with brunch on weekends, the Hyde is currently a cash only business. Click HERE to read the Boston Globe's June 10th article on The Hyde.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouses are strung across the US, however this location has something a little special: ambiance. Housed in the old site of Masion Robert and the old Boston City Hall, Ruth's Chris is the perfect choice for a celebratory dinner or a carnivore's feast. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table. Do not forget that culinary treats of this caliber do come at a steep price tag. Private dining rooms available. Valet is $16 per vehicle. A public lot is also available on Washington Street, Pi Alley Parking Garage.

This restaurant and bar is located inside the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Oak Room is a regal, comfortably elegant restaurant that offers a traditional steakhouse menu with a distinctive twist. The Oak Room is adorned with gold, maroon and green fabrics and draperies that complement the dark wood paneling and mirrored walls. Cameos and lacunaria accent the intricate white plasterwork that details the 30-foot-high ceiling and twin Waterford crystal chandeliers illuminate the room.

The Oak Bar has been recently restored and is reminiscent of a British Officer's Club in the Orient. The same dark wood paneling and mirrors that flank the Oak Room are offset in the Oak Bar by smooth marble. Heraldry symbols decorate the ornately gilded and painted coffered ceiling. The furniture and décor create an inviting atmosphere to enjoy a relaxing drink or close a business deal. The dress code is business casual, but after 6pm, no shorts, cut out or tank top T-shirts, hats and sport sandals.

Oishii Boston is located in the South End SOWA district and its contemporary decor and ambience reflects the artistic side of this up-and-coming Boston neighborhood. Awarded a stellar 28 (their highest rating) by Zagats for its food, this upscale sushi restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Ting San who is dedicated in crafting his creations with the freshest ingredients and literally treats each plate as a work of art. While this hidden gem is perfect for a romantic evening out, locals frequent Oishii for lunch to sample prix fixe Japanese cuisine at its best.