The best restaurants Massachusetts

Here is one of the best tables d'hôtes in Massachusetts where you come to enjoy a unique gastronomic interlude. Chef Jason Bond has won numerous awards from various culinary critics. Growing up in a family of ranchers and foresters, Jason is close to nature and the seasons, and this is reflected in his cuisine. We love the warm atmosphere of the place, set up like a cottage. The chef prepares every dish from A to Z and, in order not to get bogged down in routine, the menu changes every day. The staff is smiling and friendly.

In a setting halfway between the traditional and the industrial, Barcelona Wine offers a refined menu. A trendy restaurant, mainly frequented by locals because it is a little far from the tourist centre, it is worth the detour and is easy to get to. If they are à la carte, we recommend the squid cooked in their ink with cream of garlic, braised ribs with spiced butternut, or swordfish a la plancha. And for drinks, you will find your happiness in the wide selection of wines from all over the world and cocktails on offer.

The concept of this cosy restaurant with a French flavour: to provide the authentic experience of an old-fashioned Parisian brasserie. Here, the motto is to export French know-how to the American plate, in simplicity and respect for traditions, and with particular attention paid to the quality of the ingredients. Snails, foie gras, sole meunière, blanquette de veau, duck breast, île flottante, tarte Tatin... You won't be out of place, especially since the staff includes a few French-speaking people.

A small, cosy café in the heart of Gloucester, popular with locals, many of whom take their coffee to go during the week before going to work. On weekends, you take your time, sitting on the comfortable armchairs and sofas or around the few tables. Apart from the very good coffee and refreshing smoothies, the menu offers a variety of sandwiches, from grilled cheese to BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) to Lone Gull, the house specialty of turkey, cheese and vegetables. A very nice address.

This former historic tavern, which was open before the American Revolution, was converted into a restaurant in the 1940s. If you only have to try one lobster roll during your stay on the north coast of Massachusetts, this is the place to do it, just for the historical side of it! Here, they mainly serve fish and seafood, although you can also order a few meat classics like the burger or the chicken sandwich. A friendly address, where you can eat well.

This is one of the most popular tables in town! It is frequented as much by Harvard students as it is by the upmarket residents of Cambridge and Boston. It is an American cuisine, based on local produce, which is served here. If you opt for the Sunday morning brunch formula, make sure you're hungry when you arrive! The buffet is huge: seafood, pancakes, eggs and salads. During the week, the prices remain quite affordable and the menu varies according to the seasons. An unmistakable address in the hearts of Bostonians.

The name of the establishment could not be more appropriate: here is a restaurant where you can taste the specialities of the region by the sea (closer than that, you'd have your feet in the water!). In summer, the pontoon is very pleasant but a reservation is often necessary. It must be said that the place is well known. The tables on the terrace are placed so that the guests are truly seafront. The menu is not very original, the fish specialities are next to some American classics, but the dishes are good.

This seaside pub has been delighting tourists and locals alike for nearly 30 years. You will find a wide choice of salads and sandwiches at low prices. The house also serves oysters and fish dishes. No halibut (halibut), but haddock, salmon and another "surf and turf" which offers fish and beef on the same plate. It is revisited here with a giant Cajun-style shrimp and beef kebab. The place also includes a pub.

This tapas bar is always busy. On the menu, you'll find some hearty Spanish specialties such as marinated anchovies and patatas bravas. But inspiration extends far beyond the Iberian peninsula, with dishes from Italy (bruschetta, pizza) or the perfidious Albion (lamb chop, mint sauce), as well as cheese and charcuterie platters, not forgetting poutine for our Quebecois friends. The establishment also offers a fine selection of local wines and beers. Ideal for an aperitif-dinner drink with friends.

The Bubalas is always lively and its large terrace on the street, heated by braziers for the cool evenings, attracts many people. From the back of the long room, you will have a breathtaking view of Provincetown Bay. The menu is very varied, offering seafood as well as salads, vegetarian dishes, burgers or pasta. The friendly and cheerful welcome and the efficient service make this restaurant a nice address. The restaurant is immediately recognizable by the bright yellow building that houses it.

This restaurant, housed in a house perched along Route 7, immediately sets the tone: Williamstown is a town that attracts a wealthy bobo clientele. The menu changes with the seasons (see website), and the carefully selected produce is sourced mainly from the region. The bar is also very popular, and reservations are recommended in season. Mezze also has a boutique hotel, open since February 2024, with a dozen contemporary rooms.