Best Restaurants Downtown

Vast seafood spot & deli spread over most of a city block in buildings that date back to the 1890s.

Compact King Street Extension sushi counter serving omakase-style dinners with reservations and a short beer list.

Compact neighborhood bistro on Bogard Street serving carefully sourced American fare with a short, rotating menu and natural wine list.

Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.

Sizable cuts of beef & seafood served in elegant surrounds, also known for its Sunday gospel brunch.

Mike Lata's seasonal, ingredient-driven mainstay on Meeting Street. Reservations are the hardest part.

Modern Southern & Lowcountry cuisine served in an airy, 18th-century warehouse.

Bustling eatery & bar serving up seafood, including raw-bar items, in a grand, classic setting.

Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.

Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy space.

Walking tour company leading small groups through the lesser-known alleys, graveyards, and back streets of the peninsula.

Homey locale in a historic house serving seafood specialties & a raw bar, plus wine & cocktails.

Rustic spot serving à la carte & tasting menus of creative American cuisine with local ingredients.

Tiny East Bay oyster bar. Boston-fresh fish, cash counter, line out the door.

Steakhouse and seafood spot on East Bay, pairing dry-aged cuts with local catches in a polished dining room.