AVENUE ONE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-422-5579
   
Hyatt Regency (near The Opera House and Downtown Crossing), 1 Ave. de Lafayette, 617-422-5579. Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a relaxed atmosphere. B, L, D, C, VP.

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BOSTON BEER WORKS
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : (617) 896-2337
   
112 Canal St., 617-896-BEER. Located just steps from TD Banknorth Gardendirectly, Boston’s largest restaurant/brewery is always packed before and after Celtics and Bruins games, boasting 16 microbrews on tap and an extensive menu of bold American food, including BBQ baby back ribs, classic sandwiches, buckets of fries and a full burger menu. Daily 11:30–1 a.m.

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CAFÉ FLEURI
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: French
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-451-1900
   
Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best Sunday brunch in Boston,” or sample a la carte Mediterranean and American fare, and French desserts—all within a sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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CALITERRA
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Italian
Entertainment: no
Profile: yes - read profile
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-348-1234
   
Hilton Boston/Financial District, 89 Broad St., 617-348-1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, this casual, upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with seasonal New England flavors. B, L, D.

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CHART HOUSE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-227-1576
   
60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including specialties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer, shrimp fresca, macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, slow roasted prime rib and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private parties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C, free VP.

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COOGAN’S
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-451-7415
   
173 Milk St., 617-451-7415. Considered a Boston landmark, Coogan’s specializes in fresh New England seafood, prime-cut steaks and pasta dishes, including the signature blackened chicken pasta. Twenty draught beers served, including many New England varieties. Dining by street-side French windows. L, D, C, SB.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-350-9977
   
161 Devonshire St., 617-350-9977. This British pub and restaurant is famous for its fish and chips, great beer selection and the warmth of its hospitality. Also enjoy trivia Tue at 6:30 p.m., live music Fri at 6:30 p.m., Sat karaoke, murder mystery dinner theater and comedy. Banquet space available. B Mon–Sat 6:30–11 a.m., Sun 7 a.m.–noon; L & D daily ’til 11 p.m.; C ’til 1 a.m.

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FAJITAS & ’RITAS
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: South Western
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-426-1222
   
25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established in 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and barbecue cuisine. The restaurant stresses generous portions, affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly service. Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitasandritas.com.

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FELT RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-350-5555
   
533 Washington St., 617-350-5555. Located right next to the Opera House, Felt features four floors of dining, drinking, lounging and billiards. The upscale, modern decor includes accents of plush red velvet, stainless steel and funky furniture, while the menu consists of a variety of entrees from fresh, New England fish specialities, steak, gourmet pizzas and assorted burgers and sandwiches. D, C.

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THE GRAND CANAL
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Irish
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-523-1112
   
57 Canal St., 617-523-1112. The “crown jewel of Irish pubs in the Boston area,” hails The Boston Globe. Tasty L & D menus offered, along with 50 microbrews served on tap from its 50-foot handmade Irish mahogany bar. Live entertainment varies from traditional Irish music to Dixieland jazz. L, D, C, SB.

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