Boston/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 18, 2020
Boston's 3 best spots for fancy traditional American eatsSteel & Rye | Photo: Jen T./Yelp

Looking for a yummy traditional American meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end traditional American restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Steel & Rye

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Topping the list is Steel & Rye. Located at 95 Eliot St., the traditional American spot is the highest-rated high-end traditional American restaurant in Boston, boasting four stars out of 456 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Roger G., who reviewed Steel & Rye on March 30, wrote, "Fantastic food for over eight years now. Dan and team also jumped into action to offer yummy family take-out as Covid-19 grew."

Rebecca S. noted, "My wife and I have gone to Steel and Rye for multiple special occasions, and particularly love the wood-fired pizza, brick chicken and delicious cocktails."

2. Odyssey Cruises Boston

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Next up is downtown's Odyssey Cruises Boston, situated at 60 Rowes Wharf. (between Atlantic Avenue). With four stars out of 173 reviews on Yelp, the venue and event space, traditional American and boat tour spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

Yelper Charlene C., who reviewed Odyssey Cruises Boston on Feb. 3, wrote, "Such a romantic date night idea for the summer. I came for the Starlight dinner and got to watch the sunset on the glistening Boston waters and the skyline in the background."

Kyle H. noted, "Did an Odyssey cruise for a work function, with the full sunset experience, dinner and DJs, and it was great. Dinner was surprisingly good, actually, and had a few vegetarian options."

3. Bogie's Place

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Downtown Crossing's Bogie's Place, located at 25 Temple Place (between Tremont Street and Winter Place), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 96 reviews. 

Yelper Dan B., who reviewed Bogie's Place on Jan. 31, wrote, "First step in, we were transported to another world. The ambiance was dark and cozy, the music from decades past."


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