Boston/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 17, 2019
The 5 best New American spots in BostonGaslight | Photo: Greg D./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for New American fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top New American spots around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to achieve your dreams.

1. Gaslight

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Topping the list is Gaslight. Located at 560 Harrison Ave. (between Union Park and Waltham streets) in South End, the cocktail bar, French and New American spot is the most popular New American restaurant in Boston, boasting four stars out of 1,978 reviews on Yelp.

2. Milkweed

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Next up is Mission Hill's Milkweed, situated at 1508 Tremont St. (between Carmel and Sewall streets). With 4.5 stars out of 468 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar, New American and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks

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Kenmore's Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks, located at 528 Commonwealth Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the lounge, New American and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 1,841 reviews.

4. Drink

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Over in South Boston, check out Drink, which has earned four stars out of 1,541 reviews on Yelp. You can find the lounge and New American spot, which offers burgers and more, at 348 Congress St.

5. Row 34

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Finally, there's Row 34, a South Boston favorite with four stars out of 1,412 reviews. Stop by 383 Congress St. (between Thomson Place) to hit up the bar and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, next time the urge strikes.


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