ABE & LOUIE’S
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Steak House
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-536-6300
   
793 Boylston St., 617-536-6300. Boasting the service, style and elegance of a New York steakhouse, this establishment offers a menu that includes hand-selected, prime-aged cuts of beef, fresh fish and poultry, as well as an extensive wine selection. The sophisticated mahogany and brass-accented decor creates a comfortable environment perfect for entertaining. L, D, C, LS.

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APROPOS
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-375-6500
   
Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02199, 617-375-6500. Drawing its influences from American regional cuisine with a strong New England flair, the menu at Apropos offers hearty, satisfying dishes ranging from pan-roasted Chilean sea bass to grilled New York sirloin and herb roasted chicken. The menu, created by executive chef Joseph Nartowicz, exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB.

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THE ATLANTIC FISH COMPANY
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-267-4000
   
761 Boylston St., 617-267-4000. Pick your favorite from the day’s catch, prepared your way—broiled, steamed, charcoal-grilled, fried, or sautéed in cajun spices. Start with traditional New England chowder and fresh raw bar offerings. Take-out available. Sun–Thu 11:30 a.m.–11p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 12 p.m. L, D, LS, C.

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AUJOURD’HUI
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: French
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-351-2037
   
Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston St., 617-351-2037. An elegant eatery with the Public Garden as a backdrop, and a perennial recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award. Enjoy exquisite modern French cuisine, accompanied by a selection from an 1,800-bottle wine library. Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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AZURE
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-933-4800
   
The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. Azure’s menu and concept are designed to be as clear and understated as the color palette itself. Nationally recognized executive chef Robert Fathman, known for his innovation and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates contemporary American cuisine with a sophisticated edge and an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D.

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BANGKOK BLUE
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Thai
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-266-1010
   
651 Boylston St., next to the famous Old South Church near Copley Square, 617-266-1010. The experienced chefs at Bangkok Blue prepare authentic Thai food, with each dish individually suited to your taste, from mild to spicy, using fresh, quality ingredients. Low carb programs can be requested. Complement your food with a Thai beer or a glass of wine. Seasonal outdoor seating is available. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m.

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BARLOLA
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Spanish
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-266-1122
   
160 Commonwealth Ave., 617-266-1122. This Spanish newcomer ensures authenticity with not only prime ingredients imported directly from Spain, but also a culinary staff of either Spanish origin or Spanish/Latin descent. The tapas bar also offers an array of wines and specialty drinks to accompany the tapas frias and calientes. D, Sat & SB, C.

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BEN & JERRY'S
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Ice Cream
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-536-5456
   
174 Newbury St., 617-536-5456. The Vermont-based premium ice cream purveyors offer such favorites as Chunky Monkey, Phish Food, Cherry Garcia and New York Super Fudge Chunk, as well as cookies, brownies and waffle cones lovingly baked each day in-house. Refreshing, fat-free fruit slushies are also available.

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BOLOCO
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-262-2200
   
247 Newbury St., 617-262-2200. Mexican cuisine meets health-consciousness at this local chain. The Back Bay eatery offers everything from salads and smoothies to an array of burritos that are beyond the standard beef, chicken and vegetables, such as the Ceasar burrito, the Thai-style Bangkok or the Mediterranean. B, L, D.

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BONFIRE STEAKHOUSE
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Steak House
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-262-3473
   
64 Arlington St., Park Plaza Hotel, 617-262-FIRE. This Todd English culinary triumph is an American steakhouse with European influences, boasting a delectable menu that spans all the regions of the world. A firewall is the main focus of the dining room, running along the back wall where the cooking becomes entertainment. D, C, LS.

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