Highest-rated restaurants in Boston, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Boston using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Earls Kitchen + Bar

- Rating: 8.9
- Category: American
- Address: 800 Boylston St (Unit 107), Boston

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#29. Toro Restaurant

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Tapas
- Address: 1704 Washington Street (at Massachusetts Ave), Boston

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#28. El Centro

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 472 Shawmut Ave (at W Concord), Boston

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#27. Dig Inn

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 557 Boylston St, Boston

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#26. La Pizza & La Pasta

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Italian
- Address: 800 Boylston St, Boston

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#25. Clear Flour Bread

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 178 Thorndike St (at Commonwealth Ave), Boston

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#24. Saltie Girl Seafood Bar

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 281 Dartmouth St., Boston

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#23. Rino's

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Italian
- Address: 257 Saratoga St, Boston

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#22. Tatte Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 399 Boylston St, Boston

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#21. Flour Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 1595 Washington St (at Rutland St), Boston

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#20. Mistral

- Rating: 9.0
- Category: French
- Address: 223 Columbus Ave (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon St.), Boston

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#19. Mike & Patty's

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 12 Church St (at Fayette Street), Boston

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#18. Regina Pizzeria

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 11 1/2 Thacher St (at N Margin St.), Boston

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#17. Yvonne's

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: New American
- Address: 2 Winter Place (Winter + Tremont), Boston

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#16. Sam LaGrassa's

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 44 Province St (btwn Bromfield & School), Boston

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#15. Fornax Bread Company

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 27 Corinth St, Boston

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#14. James Hook & Company

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 440 Atlantic Ave, Boston

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#13. Kane's Donuts

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Donuts
- Address: 1 International Pl, Boston

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#12. Lolita

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 253 Summer St, Boston

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#11. Sorellina

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Italian
- Address: 1 Huntington Ave (at Dartmouth St), Boston

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#10. Row 34

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 383 Congress St, Boston

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#9. Gre.Co

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Greek
- Address: 225 Newbury St, Boston

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#8. sweetgreen

- Rating: 9.1
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 659 Boylston St (Boylston Street, btwn Exeter and Dartmouth), Boston

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#7. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 9.2
- Category: American
- Address: 900 Boylston St, Boston

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#6. Whole Heart Provisions

- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Vegetarian / Vegan
- Address: 487 Cambridge St, Boston

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#5. Flour Bakery+Cafe

- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 30 Dalton St, Boston

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#4. Island Creek Oyster Bar

- Rating: 9.2
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston

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#3. Tatte Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 70 Charles St, Boston

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#2. Chickadee

- Rating: 9.3
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 21 Drydock Ave, Boston

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#1. Brewer's Fork

- Rating: 9.4
- Category: Gastropub
- Address: 7 Moulton St, Charlestown

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