Radius in the Financial District is one of the best places to eat in Boston.
Sol Azteca In Brookline is great, authentic Mexican Food.
Lumiere in Newton is Fantastic.
Brasserie Jo in the Colonnade Hotel is great Bistro Fare.
Oishii in the South End has the best Sushi ever.
O Ya is getting tons of national attention from the food press. I would definitely check it out if you're a Momofuku fan.
A little outside Boston in Needham - try Sweet Basil. Great rustic Italian food located on Great Plain Ave. It's BYOB and cash only.
Toro in the South End is by far the most consistently satisfying meal that I've found here. The salt cod fritters with fried lemon rings... so delicious.
Also not to be missed:
Tamarind Bay for some excellent regional Indian food (not your run of the mill selection) - Harvard Square
Oishii (South End) or O Ya (Leather District) if you're looking to splurge on beautiful, meticulously crafted sushi.
B&G Oyster for seafood - South End
Oleana, already mentioned by many - Cambridge (Hampshire St?)
I've heard really great things about Ten Tables in Jamaica Plain, but haven't been yet. Also, don't forget that there are great lunch/pastry places like Hi-Rise bakery in Cambridge! Hope you have a good trip!
I second the Ashmont Grill recommendation. Excellent food. Another Dorchester restaurant I would add is dBar. Gourmet food at reasonable prices (for Boston).
I think you'll be pleasantly surprized with the number of new/hip restaurants in Boston. Here are a few that haven't been mentioned:
--Marco in the North End (Hanover Street) - small, intimate, wonderful
--Sage in the North End - actually a little better than Marco for your stated requirements (better make reservations pronto)
--Mistral (Columbus Ave) - not to be missed for quirky cocktails, impressive bar and decor, great food, and above all else, the cosmopolitan scene (probably won't be able to get in at this late date)
If you're willing to travel a little outside of Boston (and its comfort zone), both the Ashmont Grill (you'll mistake it for a NY eatery on the inside) and Blarney Stone in Dorchester offer up creative fare in hip new settings.
Enjoy and let us know of your favorites!
Whenever I'm in Boston I always end up at Tavern on the Water at Pier 6 in Charleston Navy Yard. Nothing fancy, always great service and good food for fairly cheap. Very good chowder (how can you not when in Boston?)
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