The best American restaurants Massachusetts

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.

This bistro is unquestionably the best in Wellfleet village. The oysters here are so mischievous that they can only be enjoyed at lunchtime, with a drizzle of lemon or a homemade cocktail sauce. That's right, Americans love their oysters with a tomato or spicy sauce! In the evening, the menu becomes more refined, with a focus on fish. Grilled, pan-fried or fried, it comes in many varieties: salmon, cod, sole, catch of the day... We preferred the main dining room to the veranda overlooking the parking lot. Friendly service.

This restaurant surfs the wave of the trendy American bistro: bar, open kitchen, bare brick walls and wooden tables, for an industrial result completely in the air of time. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed and the menu is in tune with the setting. You can enjoy a burger, falafels, tempura or a pulled pork sandwich. If you are more hungry, you can indulge in the refreshing mac 'n' cheese or half a braised duck. One thing's for sure, you won't find anything better in North Adams.

This large restaurant plays the modern-day tavern card: the atmosphere is dark and warm, there are skai banquettes and the large U-shaped bar seems to be the centerpiece of the place. The gigantic menu features local specialties (seafood platter, clam chowder and lobster roll) alongside various American classics(chicken wings, breaded pork chops with mashed potatoes, cheeseburger, etc.), all of which are rather hearty. Something for everyone's taste buds! Large terrace for sunny days.

From farm to table! That's the concept behind this trendy restaurant in the dynamic Seaport district, where the iconic Anthony's Pier 4 restaurant once stood. The kitchen team, led by chef Charlie Foster, offers creative, modern and seasonal dishes, prepared with organic, non-GMO ingredients sourced from local producers. Ethics are the order of the day. Animal products are no exception. All in a warm, contemporary atmosphere, overlooking the port.

In Rockport, you won't find better! It's undoubtedly one of the best addresses in the area. Open all year round, Feather & Wedge enjoys a solid reputation. Reservations are highly recommended, as the restaurant is so coveted for its warm, contemporary setting and Mediterranean-inspired bistronomic cuisine. The menu changes with the seasons, and products are carefully selected. Musical program on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Good deal: oysters are US$1.50 on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.