Boston/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 24, 2020
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Boston's Back Bay neighborhoodSaltie Girl | Photo: Desiree C./Yelp

Spending time in Back Bay? Get to know this Boston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a smoothie spot to a hair salon.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Back Bay, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Jugos

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Topping the list is Jugos, a spot to score juices, smoothies and more. Located at 145 Dartmouth St. (between 90th and Southwest Corridor Park), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 323 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, look for the Sao Paolo acai bowl, ginger shots or coco leche. 

2. Saltie Girl

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Next up is wine bar and cocktail bar Saltie Girl, which offers seafood and more, situated at 281 Dartmouth St. (between Commonwealth Avenue and Newbury Street). With 4.5 stars out of 1002 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite. The business serves up beef short rib tacos, poached lobster salad, crab cakes and more.

3. The Capital Grille

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Steakhouse and wine bar The Capital Grille, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 900 Boylston St. (between Hereford and Gloucester streets), 4.5 stars out of 928 reviews. The menu offers jumbo lump crab cocktail, filet mignon, Parmesan truffle fries and more.

4. V&O Salon

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V&O Salon, a hair salon and makeup artist and waxing spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 65 Yelp reviews. Head over to 168 Newbury St. (between Dartmouth and Exeter streets) to see for yourself. The salon offers bridal services, hair extensions, coloring and more.


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