RADIUS
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: French/French-American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-426-1234
   
8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-winning chef/owner Michael Schlow and staff offer impeccably prepared nouveau French fare in an ultra-modern, minimalist setting. The ambiance is powerbroker chic, and the service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS.

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ROWES WHARF SEA GRILLE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Seafood
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-856-7744
   
Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856-7744. Chef Daniel Bruce helms the kitchen at this restaurant that celebrates its spectacular harborfront setting by showcasing the best offerings of the sea. Simple, fresh cuisine, contemporary, nautical-influenced design and a vibrant harbor setting combine for the ultimate waterfront dining experience. B, L, D.

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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-742-8401
   
45 School St., 617-742-8401. Housed in Boston’s Old City Hall, Ruth’s Chris Steak House offers the finest USDA prime steaks served sizzling hot, as well as fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list, all in a gracious environment with warm hospitality. L, D, C.

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SAM LAGRASSA'S
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-357-6861
   
This Downtown Crossing staple prides itself on having the world's #1 sandwiches, and Sam Lagrassa's certainly does not disappoint. Hand-crafted since 1968, this popular joint is the perfect place for a hungry stomach as loyal customers swear by the the roast beef with american cheese and BBQ sauce and the other dozens of heaping, overstuffed two-handed sandwiches that have them lining up out the door every day at lunchtime. L.

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SILVERTONE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-338-7887
   
Recognized as one of Boston's best bars, this downtown joint is the ideal place to sit down with some friends for some serious comfort food and a drink. Prices here are hard to beat with appetizers ranging from $4–10 and entrees at a modest $15 average.

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SULTAN'S KITCHEN
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-570-9009
   
Feast on authentic Turkish cuisine including mounds of olives, ample beans and peas, shredded phylo dough and more. Introduce your taste buds to the flavors of the Mediterranean and discover the different ways to enhance your meal with everything from suzme yogurt to kasseri cheese.

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UMBRIA
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: Italian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-338-1000
   
295 Franklin St., 617-338-1000. This restaurant in Boston’s Financial District is not only host to the cuisine of its namesake region in Italy, but also to some of the city’s best late-night entertainment with a lounge and five-story club. L, D, C.

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VINTAGE LOUNGE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-482-1900
   
Here you'll fine a suave looking restaurant, cafe, and lounge all combined into one popular hangout. Leather chairs and couches are scattered throughout, and the tapas & meze menu is available untill 1 a.m. This is a great place to meet up with a friend for a drink and small bite after work.

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