Romantic neighborhood restaurant right off the Green line in the Washington Square section of Brookline. The cornerstone of the Washington Square dining scene, the Fireplace attracts young couples and older families with award-winning "New England grill" cuisine and a comfortable bar environment. While there's only one fireplace (located on the lower level, facing the bar), it fills the entire establishment with pleasant scents of winters past and future. Open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends, this restaurant and jazz bar uses all local produce and ingredients. Continually rated as one of the most romantic spots in Boston.

The Ashmont Grill is great... the atmosphere is warm, friendly and hip. I am always happy with the service and the food, and I feel good when I'm there. As the pioneer sit-down restaurant in Peabody Square, it stands out as a retreat for people who want a downtown-style eatery in the local neighborhood. Offers local and organic food, including herbs grown in there restaurant’s patio, used recycled materials in the renovation of building, recycles kitchen grease into biodiesel fuel, manages storm water through a garden and permeable patio blocks.

Redbones is a happy-go-lucky playground for carnivores on the prowl. This Davis Square landmark is possibly the most famous barbecue joint in Boston, it's almost always packed to the gills with people lingering over their pulled pork, ribs, all impeccably slow-cooked. Come prepared for a long wait, which you can spend quite happily in Underbones, the basement bar under Redbones. This mecca of meat is no place for herbivores: about the only vegetarian offering is cornbread, and even that is thoroughly permeated with the aroma of freshly grilled flesh. Heaping full dinners with ribs, sausage, or an assortment of other meats, plus 2 sides and a dessert, run $15-$22. Go with your instincts in ordering, and feel free to point at what your neighbor is having. Come only with good friends who don't mind you using your hands. Redbones Goes Green: The owners at Redbones are committed to running a greener, cleaner restaurant. They're partnered with Green Grease Monkey of Boston to have their old fryer oil recycled and turned into biodiesel. The resulting fuel is biodegradable, non-toxic and great for any diesel engine. Best of Boston Phoenix 2009

The venerable Garden of Eden has closed after 12 years in business. A large meal tax misunderstanding, high rents, and a declining customer base led the Lionette family to close the restaurant, though Lionette's Market remains open. Full Article

Though perhaps somewhat steep for the budget-conscious student, Oleana is an excellent choice when parents come to town. Secluded between Central and Kendall Square, this restaurant epitomizes the truly satisfying dining experience. Everything at Oleana feels just right: the service is impeccable, the portions filling, and the food heavenly. The Mediterranean menu complements the museum mystique—you'll feel like you're eating in the middle of an Ancient Egyptian exhibit at the MFA. The appetizers include a variety of meat, fish, salads, and cheeses, including the Sultan's Delight, a delicious blend of glazed beef, eggplant, and pinenuts ($9). You may find yourself uncertain of the menu's exotic choices, such as sujuk (sausage) with sweet potato kibbeh or Jerusalem artichoke skordalia, but rest assured that each is delicious and cooked to perfection. Try the grilled lamb steak with Turkish spices ($23) or the lemon chicken ($21), each accompanied with a vegetable or cheese garnish. Make sure you leave room for dessert, a renowned restaurant specialty. The Baked Alaska ($10), an extravaganza of coconut ice cream and passion fruit caramel, tastes every bit as good as it sounds. Appetizers $8-9. Entrees $21-38. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. This place is known for having unique dishes. You will find Arabian food meshed with Mediterranean style; the restaurant is very pretty; they have a nice fireplace during the winter. The menu is quite innovative with simple, fresh ingredients presented in unique ways that always seem to work. The service is knowledgeable and acquiescent to catering dietary needs. However, the service can be bumpy and otherwise lackluster. The food makes up for the service, so don't be afraid to try this eclectic treat.

Lumiere is a small fifty seat restaurant with a small bar with four stools. Located in a corner store front in Newton, it is modestly decorated in classic style (white trim, oak flooring, burgundy red accents), comfortable, clean, and classic. The food is French and the setting is romantic. Parking is difficult on Washington Street but you can find ample parking in the back of the restaurant where you will find free and metered lots. They have been lauded for their desserts, especially the grape sorbet.

Craigie on Main is the new location of the Craigie Street Bistro, which closed on October 26, 2008. Weekly multi-course tasting menus by Chef Tony Maws and seasonal events such as a whole-hog dinner (which literally uses the whole pig). Chef Maws, who has won awards including Boston's Best Chef (Boston Magazine) and one of America's Best New Chefs (Food and Wine), offers his diners a seasonal menu replete with the freshest ingredients he can find, staying true to local, organic ingredients. This hotspot is a Cambridge favorite. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday after 9:00PM, Chef Maws offers his Chef's Whim special - $40 for a 4 course meal, $55 for a 6 course meal - improvising dishes based on available fresh ingredients. There's also a $38 prix fixe menu offered every day (Saturdays, it's only available after 9:00PM), and 6 and 10 course tastings available with advanced inquiry. He even publishes a Chef's Blog on their website: http://www.craigieonmain.com/?cat=8.

Good music, bad art on the walls, dudes with long, unkempt hair making tasty coffee based beverages, graffiti on the bathroom walls that's never removed, etc. Your typical urban coffee shop.

The name says it all: a restaurant dedicated to only 4 burgers. This Central Square newbie serves up regular cheeseburgers, veggie burger, turkey burger, or a salmon burger round out the list. This is also a green restaurant and outdoor dining is coming soon! They also offer catering, and a handy online ordering tool: http://fourburgers1.dineblast.com/Default.aspx. They offer free fries during snow too! Brilliant.

Raw food: it's not just for the rabbits anymore. With the recent introduction of Grezzo on Prince Street, the North End is not just about meatballs anymore. Chef and creator, Alissa Cohen brings to the table (pardon the pun) an array of totally vegan recipes that are 100 percent organic and to be considered "raw" are kept below 112 degrees at all times. Although there are no dairy or animal products used, dishes like candied beet ravioli and vanilla parsnips and tart green apple soup will keep the foodies coming to the North End for something new. Reservations are recommended.