meetboston.com | 95 RESTAURANTS Purple Shell Boston 11 W Broadway, Boston 02127 617-989-9982 • purpleshellboston.com Modern Japanese fusion restaurant that opened in 2020. If you are looking for quality food and a casual vibe for any occasion, Purple Shell will always be your best choice. Purple shell’s menu is updated with the best food by season. We seek the best ingredients worldwide and let the freshness do the magic. $$$ South End Atlántico 600 Harrison Avenue, Boston 02118 857-233-2898 • atlanticoboston.com Atlántico showcases the highest-quality local and imported Spanish and Portuguese seafood. We feature wines from Spain and Portugal as well as coastal-inspired cocktails. The dining room has soaring windows looking out to the neighborhood as well as the restaurant’s large patio. $$$ B&G Oysters 550 Tremont Street, #2, Boston 02116 617-423-0550 • bandgoysters.com Located in Boston’s historic South End, B&G Oysters is chef Barbara Lynch’s modern take on a classic oyster bar. $$$ The Beehive Restaurant 541 Tremont Street, Boston 02116 617-423-0069 • beehiveboston.com Underground bohemian bistro with live entertain- ment. H $$ Black Lamb 571 Tremont Street, Boston 02118 617-982-6330 • blacklambsouthend.com We serve a compact menu with dishes that play off French brasserie-style methods for casual American tavern fare. Think a traditional lobster roll, duck breast frites and rotating nightly specials. A full raw bar and robust wine, beer and cocktail offerings round out the friendly experience. H $$ Boston Chops South End 1375 Washington Street, Boston 02118 617-227-5011 • bostonchops.com An urban steak bistro, a casual yet refined twist for which steak houses are well known. H $$$ The Butcher Shop 552 Tremont Street, Boston 02118 617-423-4800 • thebutchershopboston.com A tribute to the old-world European boucheries, The Butcher Shop is a neighborhood restaurant offering a seasonal dinner menu. $$$$ Cósmica 40 Berkeley Street, Boston 02116 617-313-7878 • cosmicaboston.com Cosmica is a South End neighborhood spot serving Mexican specialties, tacos, snacks and vacation cocktails to soothe the senses. $$ Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen 604 Columbus Avenue, Boston 02118 617-536-1100 • dcbkboston.com An iconic eatery dating back to 1957, serving up great Southern comfort food and signature cocktails with a side of some of the best live music and enter- tainment. Our Sunday Jazz Brunch buffet is rivaled by none, and our venue is available for parties and private events 7 days a week. $$$ The Elephant Walk South End 1415 Washington Street, Boston 02118 617-247-1500 • elephantwalkboston.com Recently relocating to Washington Street after operating for 20 years on Beacon Street, The Elephant Walk South End offers a unique com- bination of French and Cambodian cuisine by chef Nadsa de Monteiro. H $$$ Estragon 700 Harrison Avenue, Boston 02118 617-266-0443 • estragontapas.com Tapas with old-world charm and bohemian flair focusing on the fresh and the simple, traversing the culinary landscape of Spain. Together with the all- Spanish, all-affordable wine list, it’s like a night in Madrid - or the next best thing! H $$ MIDA 782 Tremont Street, Boston 02118 617-936-3490 • midaboston.com MIDA is a South End restaurant inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes. Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional food and culture, using fresh seasonal ingredients. H $$$ Shore Leave 11 William E. Mullins Way, Boston 02118 617-530-1775 • shoreleaveboston.com Shore Leave is our interpretation of a tropical escape through the lens of our love for Boston’s rich dining scene. Named after a sailor’s leisure time on dry land, Shore Leave’s tropical tiki cocktails take you away from the hustle and bustle. H $$ South End Buttery 314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston 02118 617-482-1015 • southendbuttery.com A neighborhood mainstay with award-winning specialty coffees and teas, house-made biscuit breakfast sandwiches, signature cupcakes, gourmet sandwiches, soups and scratch pastries. In 2008, the owners expanded to add a restaurant and bar with dinner service daily and brunch on weekends. $$$ Trophy Room 26 Chandler Street, Boston 02116 617-482-4428 • trophyroomboston.com A favorite with the locals, Trophy Room is the epicenter of fun for the South End neighborhood with a colorful atmosphere, superb food and drink options and a lively brunch on Sundays. Everyone is welcome at the Trophy Room! $$