Best Happy Hour Spots in Boston

“Ate here for dinner when this first opened and also have gotten take out several times. Food and service have always been excellent each time.”

“We had the burger, short rib risotto and burrata which we would definitely recommend.”

“Been here 6 more times and tried brunch today. The quality is outstanding.”

“Guy in the kitchen is the best in the game, great dive bar, insane food, good prices”

“Best bar on the planet. Best burgers on the planet.”

“Stopped in Boston on a cruise and found this lovely neighborhood spot on our walk back from Castle Island.”

“This place has had many food options over the years and AATMA's Indian food is by far the best.”

“I am vegan and my partner is vegetarian. We had the bhajji's, korma sutra, and mushroom saag - all of which were excellent.”

“The chef told us that the ghee is made in‑house, the spices are ground in‑house, and the chutneys are made fresh every single day.”

“The atmosphere is modern and hip with great music and even better drinks - perfect spot for a fun night out.”

“Sarah was the best! She was extremely helpful and very kind. We couldn’t have asked for better service. Would 10/10 recommend Sarah & Chubbs!”

“The food was incredible. Best wing I’ve ever had. Everything was delicious. Thank you”

“Came in for lunch with no expectations, was pleasantly surprised with the amazing food, great portions, good coffee for the price.”

“The pizza is delicious and uses the freshest ingredients. It’s light, crispy, and tasty!”

“The food is absolutely delicious! The pizza at this place is SO GOOD!”

“Amazing and friendly service, anticipated all our needs. The food was ridiculously good, well sized portions and tasted so fresh!”

“Best chiles en nogada in the city when in season. Owner sources walnuts from his family's orchard.”

“The food was delicious. The Torta Ahogada, reminded me of my hometown. Brenda was amazing!”

“Every experience I have had, whether dining or takeout, has been AMAZING. The food is always fresh, served quickly, and most importantly, DELICIOUS.”

“Best authentic Mexican food I’ve had in a long time! Highly recommend the grande sampler and mojitos”

“The staff was absolutely amazing, helped my friend and I when we didn’t know where to go!”

“I get that the roast beef special is kinda the jam here, but my god this was the best tuna melt of my life.”

“Absolutely fantastic food and service. Some of the best staff in Boston.”

“The Best cheeseburger I 've ever eat You can find here”

“The Bandeja Peñol was excellent. I ordered the mini version and still couldn't quite eat it all.”

“Servers take care of US 7 people in a table and we all left happy and Belly full”

“My son loves arepas and hamburgers, so when he saw that they added a new menu item, arepa burger, he of course had to get it.”

“Best Spanish food in and around Boston feels like home and all handmade made by one of the best chefs around”

“We order from Bono on a regular basis, the food is absolutely delicious and is a staple in our house.”

“The food was delicious. The owner and staff are so great. Nice decor and vibe.”

“Best Brunch of Boston! amazing dishes”

“30 minute wait but definitely worth it”

“Not as good as the first time”

“Service was fantastic and impeccable”

“Free parking unheard of in Boston”

“One of the most consistent experiences”

“Food was amazing, full of flavor! Gnocchi, branzino and rib eye was our highlight loved the wine selection and the attentive service!”

“The food was excellent. The restaurant did a great job of putting unique touches on a few traditional dishes. Atmosphere was very lively if a bit loud.”

“The food is delicious and atmosphere was wonderful. Unfortunately, The price is over the top and it seems like you only get a couple bites of food.”

“Thin, greasy, perfect amount of sauce”

“Waited almost an hour for margarita pizza”

“This is one of my favorite spots in East Boston, just about a block from my house, it’s been a great place since it open.”

“Our server Margarita is phenomenal !! She kept checking on us if we needed something at regular intervals.”

“The cabrito was incredible, and their green sauce was so good we went through four of them.”

“Service was impeccable, fantastic host”

“The food was outstanding, reliably delicious”

“Easy walk from our hotel, convenient location”

“Sarah was excellent. We were a walk-in and she was very kind to find a table for us even when it was a busy in a timely manner.”

“Enjoyed the Taco Tuesday special: choose 5 small tacos for $15! Incredible deal, very filling.”

“You cannot order after a certain time, so I recommend making a reservation such that you have enough time to enjoy the food.”

“Our server , Li (or Lee ?), was phenomenal! Managed to attend us in both in English and Spanish!”

“The food is consistently fresh and delicious, my go to is the Very Berry Mascarpone French toast, eggs benny (the eggs are poached just right), and the matcha einspaner.”

“AMAZINGGGGG EXPERIENCE!! Food was incredible and our server Lee was the kindest ever!”

“The food is amazing but the service is even better. Such an excellent staff with great service and genuine care about your experience.”

“The strawberry ceviche (sounds weird but it is amazing) and the arepa with burata and condensed milk are wonderful 😊!”

“Fantastic cocktails and really good appetizers. I will absolutely be back very soon, especially since the drinks are such a good price”

“The atmosphere, the friendly staff, the managers, Alex the bartender, the craft cocktails, the unique, very delicious food.”

“The ambiance was lovely; the lighting and decorations were thoughtful and tasteful, perfect for a date night or get-together.”

“We ordered the exact same dishes, and they were just as incredible the second time, which rarely ever happens.”

“The food at this place is absolutely delicious. We had the braised kale, brussels sprouts, salmon and burger. Everything was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and it came out quickly.”

“The staff made us feel really welcome and the ambiance was fantastic. Definitely heading back there!”

“My husband and I had gotten drinks at Midnight Morning a couple times before, but never ordered any food. Boy, were we missing out!”

“The food was outstanding from start to finish. The skewers were grilled perfectly and full of flavor, the scallops were buttery and tender, and the short ribs were …”

“Zaku Izakaya has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Boston.”

“Everything on the menu was awesome!! I loved the shishito peppers, the nigiris, the rolls, the seafood pancakes and more!”

“The birria tacos were AMAZING. It was filled with a lot of shredded beef, and nice and melted cheese.”

“Food is delicious and delivered super fast to your table 😋.”

“They don’t take reservations, so the wait can be a bit long if you’re three or more, but the food is worth it.”

“The staff are excellent, with Max behind the bar always mixing top-notch drinks and adding to the welcoming vibe.”

“Our server was not only attentive but also highly knowledgeable - guiding us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm and helpful recommendations.”

“Prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food and they also have an extensive wine list and food options that will accommodate even the pickiest of eaters.”

“Everything we tried was delicious”

“Conveniently situated between Boston's vibrant Chinatown and bustling Financial District”

“Price is pretty good for Boston”

“Beyond friendly staff. Excellent food, all of which is made in house, and they take pride in …”

“This place is just the best. Josh and the team here have done an incredible job at bringing the Top Shelf Low Brow atmosphere to Southie.”

“Dollar wings are amazing tons of great flavors and good sized wings.”

“Amie was absolutely wonderful during our visit! Seriously, such a great experience thanks to her.”

“Fantastic location on Boylston across from the Boston Public Library.”

“The menu is full of fantastic savory and sweet options from healthy to indulgent.”

“Lobster pasta was the best pasta dish I've ever eaten in my life”

“You are mostly paying for the ambience”

“Nothing ever changes on the menu”

“Chicken wings were absolutely outstanding. Super crispy with a good seasoning so much juice where the juice and season mixed basically creating its own sauce.”

“The Arkansas sauce was incredible and the burnt ends were perfect as always!”

“My favorite is the candied yams😋, which have been consistently yummy since the day they opened.”

“Our company especially loved the mushroom pizza, potato pizza, and mighty meatballs.”

“We came for weekend lunch with 3 adults and 2 kids and had a fantastic lunch.”

“The staff was so accommodating and kind to the two kiddos who just wanted to sit at the bar and …”

“Sandwiches don't taste quite the same”

“This is just a great spot- excellent pizza, great salads, yummy dessert- I’ve been about 5 times and consistently great.”

“The Salty Pig pizza was very savory with the various cuts of cured pork but also sweet from the caramel drizzle.”

“The atmosphere was warm and enjoyable, perfect for dining with friends or family.”

“By far the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to in New England.”

“The place itself is super cozy (hole in the wall vibes) with a small bar and lots of seating, including some outdoor seating.”

“Pedro was great. El Centro is that neighborhood place we were hoping for. Pedro invited us in and made us so comfortable.”

“Secondly, the quality of the sushi rice varies. Sometimes it was amazing and sometimes was pretty bad rice felt apart when picking the sushi up.”

“The fish was incredibly fresh and full of flavor, with the Sanma being my personal favorite.”

“It was my first Omakase in my life and it was fantastic.”

“Food melts in your mouth and the presentation is picture worthy”

“Attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about our experience”

“Great location by the water with outside seating”

“Convenient across from South Station”

“So many choices but quality varies wildly”

“Lovely hidden area with great vibe”

“The food was absolutely delicious, the habanero chicken rancho had the perfect kick, and the tres chili chicken was bursting with flavor.”

“The aesthetics of this restaurant are outstanding! And the vibes are immaculate!”

“The service was also excellent – the staff was friendly and attentive from start to finish.”

“I made reservations to sit inside. There were other tables open. So I don't know if the reservations were necessary.”

“The pizza was meant to be pepperoni, Bacon and fresh garlic. (They only list roasted garlic as a topping, but did say they had fresh.)”

“GF pizza is pretty tiny, and the dough is worse than my local suburban pizza shop, but good flavors”

“Fresh ingredients with wonderful flavor in every bite”

“Did not disappoint! Food, drinks and atmosphere are all great”

“Nestled in the historic heart of the North End”

“The food was delicious: I highly recommend the pasta with ragù and the risotto.”

“As a South End resident, this is one of my favorite spots.”

“Service was excellent, and food was delicious. We would come again.”

“I'm from Mexico and the food here is so similar and amazing to what it is in my country.”

“I've been to most of the Mexican restaurants in the Boston area. This is one of the best.”

“This is by far the best Mexican/TexMex I personally have found in Boston, so I’m giving it five stars - but admittedly I’m grading on a curve for Massachusetts.”

“Fantastic brunch! Layla’s has a wide variety of options for food a.”

“Taylor was awesome today!! The bar was absolutely slammed for Football Sunday and she was still always checking in on us and making sure we had what we needed!”

“The smash burger was 🤌🏼 , and our server Ava made the experience even better.”

“Absolutely some of THE BEST sandwiches”

“Usually more than enough parking spots”

“High prices thankfully result in good food”

“Absolutely zoo. We sat at the bar which was packed”

“Location is great for a pre or post dinner walk”

“Everytime we come to Boston we stop here”

“The place can get pretty crowded, but the food is 100% worth it. Great spot for a fun night out with amazing flavors.”

“Oysters really cheap on money, taste freshly amazing. Foods are reasonable priced.”

“Great spot to hang out, eat and drink then walk over to Fenway Park for a game.”

“Ordered chicken thigh with rice, beans, yucca, salad TOGO and it was nothing short of authentic and delicious cuisine.”

“Portions were huge and we got great value. Service was excellent, and food was delicious.”

“Empanadas were just right and the Bandeja Paisa was fantastic. Outstanding beans and rice.”

“The pizza is excellent and a perfect pre-flight meal, and the sausage with bread and pickled peppers is worth trying.”

“The lamb sausage and skewer were perfectly grilled and full of flavor, and their brick-oven pizza was amazing.”

“Great value! I figured I was getting a personal-size pizza when I ordered, but when it came it was huge!”

“Food was beautifully plated and full of amazing flavors”

“She was so attentive and made the experience very pleasant”

“Staff seemed overwhelmed and frazzled”

“Fresh and very tasty. Loved all flavor combos.”

“The vibe alone makes me want to go back to Boston.”

“Convenient to walk to. Across from the Pavilion.”

“Easy walking distance to our office in the Financial District”

“Hated the music, which can really ruin a night”

“Industrial modern with a touch of glamour”

“Affordable (see picture of bill)!! Granted we only had water to drink but the food portion was perfect.”

“The BEST ramen I have ever had in NY, NJ and MA. It exceeded my expectations and probably ruined all the future ramens I will try on other restaurants 😂😂😂”

“I’ve been to this place 4 times and every time it’s been delicious. Would definitely recommend!”

“One of the best burger in town, $3 smash burger that you could enjoy at 10 PM - 1 AM every day.”

“Burger was amazing but the crisp potato that come with it was really bad.”

“I sat at the bar as I was on my own, and the guy that served me was super friendly”

“The lighting was dim, and the noise was minimal, the music being mostly edm and pop, both of which I enjoy.”

“The restaurant is lowly lit and an amazing spot for a date night.”

“The food is consistently amazing (literally never misses), and the drinks are delicious”

“The falafel here is amazing. Very different from the usual falafel one would get at a similar establishment.”

“As a Greek, I can say their gyro is absolutely delicious, very close in quality and flavor to what you’d get at a local spot in Athens.”

“Place is very clean & the way they have they're setup in a line with boxes to the ceiling to get the food done very quickly but absolutely delicious!!!”

“Atmosphere was electric from start to finish”

“Great location and outdoor setup”

“Flavor comes through in meat, falls flat in veggies”

“Super friendly and helpful with suggestions”

“Feels very cozy and homey”

“Conveniently located by the train station and a parking lot”

“Warm, welcoming atmosphere, upbeat music”

“The service was excellent, Isaac is so attentive to what we could need or want, the rest of the staff are friendly and feel more like an extended family.”

“The food was outstanding!! But the waiter treated us as if we couldn't afford our food.”

“Our bartender was incredible. He was so accommodating to all of the guests.”

“The food is AMAZING!!! Packed full of flavor and the portions are more than enough!”

“My favorite breakfast place 🙂 excellent service, clean and chill atmosphere, friendly vibes and delicious food.”

“Food took 35 mins to come out, waited 15 for the check before asking the guy at the bar as the one waitress disappeared.”

“We ordered every vegetarian option they had and even were able to get the kimchee fried rice without the egg + tofu which was KILLER.”

“There was extremely loud trap music playing the whole time, so it was hard to enjoy conversation across the table.”

“We came for lunch as a family afternoon, it's a short walk into Chinatown from the Boston Common”

“The pastas are delicious, the chicken cutlet dishes are crispy and well seasoned, and the service is great.”

“Pasta tastes massively inconsistent. First time amazing, second time, amazing. 3rd and fourth time the pasta has had much less flavor than before, the pasta consistency is different.”

“The service was excellent, Nabil was very friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect.”

“The restaurant is beautifully decorated, offering a fun and picturesque atmosphere - perfect for a girls' night or date night.”

“The food was superb, with flavorful dishes in combinations that you wouldn’t have normally thought.”

“We couldn’t get a reservation at our preferred time since it was a Saturday night, but it worked out just fine.”

“Juan Pablo was excellent. The chips and guac were unbelievable as silly as that sounds and the fish tacos were top 5 I’ve ever had.”

“Prices are honestly ridiculous for how much little food you get, but I won’t lie, the fish tacos are bomb.”

“We got a margharita and a tulum royale, the cocktails are good but not impressive.”

“Just steps from the Prudential Center and Convention Center”

“Excellent food for the price”

“They checked in many times, before and after”

“My experience was wonderful. The service was unique, precise, exquisite and the waiter's name is Adan.”

“Ask for Adan as your server!!!!! He was fantastic and so helpful with the menu.”

“We tried the Sumo and Shrimp Tempura rolls - both were fantastic.”

“The atmosphere was energetic and fun, and DJ Justin kept the vibe perfect with great music”

“This place is amazing. Perfect for groups, intimate dates or friends.”

“Royce and Alex were great bartenders and personable, and the managers were very kind as well.”

“The pizza slices here are huge and delicious! If you come here while hungry, the pizza will be devoured!”

“Easily the best chicken gyro sandwich I have ever had.”

“While the pizza is alright and has large slices, its inconsistent. Some days its pretty good, other days its pretty bad.”

“The staff are absolutely incredible, Mai and Lucky are the absolute best, so welcoming and are so fun to chat.”

“Great food, everything I have tried has been delicious! The staff are the best part of the experience, always make you feel at home and so friendly. Love coming here”

“The staff is so friendly! Mai and Lucky always make our dining experience the best!”

“Our waiter was absolutely wonderful - incredibly kind, attentive, and considerate throughout the evening.”

“The atmosphere is sleek yet relaxed, making it a great place to gather with friends, coworkers, or simply enjoy a solo moment at the bar.”

“A lovely place overall - and conveniently located right here at The Westin, where we are staying.”

“Sat at the bar for over 10 minutes before any bartender helped us”

“Right next to Fenway Park, easy to get to from my apartment”

“Hard to have a conversation with someone over the loud music”

“Excellent service from both the waitresses and the manager. I would say it's like taking home the food, good presentation, delicious and different.”

“The staff is very attentive, the bathrooms are clean, and overall, it's a clean restaurant with a bar at the end”

“The Mrs and I had savory crepes, the shrimp one was to die for and the Mexican was scrumptious!”

“The Hen Burger, Tom Yum soup, and the heat version of Khao Man Gai. The flavors were fantastic on everything and the service was great.”

“Ben was our bartender and he’s really friendly. He served us his specials and all the drinks we got were really delicious.”

“Right by Agganis Arena, this spot is a wonderful place to grab a bite and sip …”

“Best burrito I’ve had in my life. So happy to have this place local.”

“It's a Lil expensive but man those burritos 🌯 are sooooooooooooo good so it's worth it”

“The restaurant is well maintained and the food is fantastic.”

“Lobster roll seemed a little fishy and tougher”

“Located indoors, so you won't be burning up”

“Atmosphere is bustling, busy, lots of tourists”

“Order ahead? Wonderful idea! That way you can pay more money, and still get there on time to wait.”

“Without fail, every item has been amazing”

“No one comes to the cash register for 5 minutes”