Best Restaurants North of Boston

While the city of Boston provides many fine dining restaurants, it is in the suburbs north of Boston where you can find hidden gems in eateries specializing in an eclectic range of cuisines that feature superb food and atmosphere. The restaurants below are the best of their kind within the neighborhoods north of Boston.

Best Seafood

Catch Restaurant, located in downtown Winchester, is small yet lovely with excellent service and delicious food. Chef Chris Parsons combines French classical style cooking with traditional American style dishes that serve straightforward bold flavors.

Best American

The best upscale American food on the North Shore can be found at Tryst Restaurant in Arlington. Enticing flavors and huge portions make this restaurant a favorite of the neighborhood.

Best Italian

Nestled in the new apartment development of Oak Grove Village in Melrose adjacent to the Oak Grove train stop on the Orange Line is the new Italian Bobby C's. The owner Julie Crowley has created a warm space that is an homage to her late father featuring pictures of him and his music as the soundtrack. Traditional Italian dishes and pizza are menu options and the portions are so large almost everyone brings home leftovers.

Best Mexican

Agavé Mexican Bistro in Newburyport is a change from all of the Americanized Mexican restaurants around because it features fine classic ingredients and traditional Mexican dishes such as chili relleno, burritos, and enchiladas. The bistro is a fun dining experience with excellent flavors and atmosphere.

Best Sushi

Kame in Beverly features fresh and tasty sushi and Japanese cuisine. The staff is friendly and the food can stand on par with even some of the best west coast sushi eateries.

Best French

Duckworth's Bistrot in Gloucester features a fresh and innovative menu that has half portion entrees with the idea of customers sampling many dishes. The space is small and intimate and great for a dinner date or a meal with friends.

Best Thai

Sawasdee Danvers boasts fresh ingredients and exotic flavors as a part of the exciting Thai menu. The beauty of the décor of the restaurant, located in Danvers, matches the beautifully executed plates of food that are served.

Best Brazilian

The all you can eat barbecue featuring fifteen different types of meat atthe Fire Bull Restaurant in Peabody is for a hearty eater. The selection of meats and sides is enough to accommodate anyone, although it pleases almost all.

Best Breakfast

A local favorite, Red's Sandwich Shop features every possible breakfast item you could imagine at cheap prices. The shop has a real diner feel and the place is so popular the line could be out the door by the time you get there, but it is most definitely worth the wait.