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Wharf, 617-856-7744; roweswharfseagrille.com steak- houses Abe & Louie's Boston's über-classic, comfortable steakhouse lives in the Back Bay. 793 Boylston St., 617-536- 6300; abeandlouies.com bokx 109 Enjoy steak and seafood to the tune of live music at this swanky American Prime restaurant at the Hotel Indigo. 399 Grove St., Newton, 617-454- 3399; bokx109prime.com boston Chops This modern, South End steakhouse features high ceilings, wood-rich décor, and a nose-to-tail cooking philosophy. 1375 Washington St., 617-227- 5011; bostonchops.com the CApitAL GriLLe This Back Bay institution is the classic, go-to fine- dining steakhouse in town. 900 Boylston St., 617-262- 8900; thecapitalgrille.com GriLL 23 & bAr This ever-elegant steak- house is celebrated for its surf-and-turf specialties. 161 Berkeley St., 617-542- 2255; grill23.com smith And WoLLensky Visit any of this fine-dining steakhouse's many Boston locations for opulent décor and upscale fare. 101 Arlington St., 617-423-1112; smithandwollensky.com strip by streGA Located in the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, this Northern Italian steak- house boasts a super-glam dining room. 64 Arlington St., 617-456-5300; strip bystregaboston.com bistro du midi This bistro offers authentic cuisine from the south of France and head-on views of the Public Garden. 272 Boylston St., 617-426- 7878; bistrodumidi.com the b utCher shop This South End spot for upscale fare, inspired by chef Barbara Lynch's travels in France and Italy, also offers weekly butchery lessons. 552 Tremont St., 617-423- 4800; thebutcher shopboston.com CoppA Tapas are done Italian style at this Shawmut hot spot specializing in pizzas, pastas, and charcuterie. 253 Shawmut Ave., 617-391-0902; coppaboston.com dAvio's An upscale Northern Italian steakhouse, Davio's is also home to one of Boston's most extensive wine lists. 75 Arlington St., 617-357-4810; davios.com eAstern stAndArd Classic New England cuisine mingles with standout French- and Italian-inspired dishes and masterful cocktails at this Kenmore Square jewel. seaFooD AtLAntiC Fish CompAny Head to the heart of the Back Bay for sophisti- cated, fresh seafood dining in a chic, upscale environment. 761 Boylston St., 617-267-4000; atlanticfishco.com b&G oyster bAr Enjoy an exquisite raw bar and seafood menu at this intimate South End spot. 550 Tremont St., 617-423- 0550; bandgoysters.com isLAnd Creek Don't be "shellfish" and eat all the oysters; Island Creek's raw bar is best enjoyed with friends and family. 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617- 532-5300; islandcreek oysterbar.com LeGAL hA rborside This three-story eatery features some of Boston's best fresh seafood along- side fantastic harbor views. 270 Northern Ave., 617-477-2900; legal seafoods.com ostrA Traditional seafood gets a contemporary, Medi- terranean twist at this upscale eatery across from Boston Common. 1 Charles St. S., 617-421-1200; ostraboston.com roW 34 A "working man's oyster bar," Row 34 pairs raw seafood with another Boston specialty: craft beer. 383 Congress St., 617-553-5900; row34.com roWes WhArF seA GriLLe The perfect warm-weather spot, the chic-yet-casual Sea Grille features a water- side patio. 70 Rowes sCAmpo Located in the chic lobby of the Liberty Hotel, Scampo is known for sophisticated Italian cuisine (with culinary touches from the Middle East and Mediterranean) as well as its renowned "mozzarella bar." 15 Charles St., 617-536- 2100; scampoboston.com soreLLinA Enjoy exceptional Italian cuisine in a subdued and elegant setting next to the Prudential Center, in the Back Bay. 1 Huntington Ave., 617-412-4600; sorellinaboston.com toro Chef Ken Oringer brings the south of Spain to South End, serving up both modern and traditional Spanish tapas (and pouring Spanish wines). 1704 Washington St., 617-536-4300; toro-restaurant.com trAde Trade's varied Medi- terranean menu—with international touches— accentuates the region's small-plates tradition, here in a modern and stylish setting. 540 Atlantic Ave., 617-451-1234; trade- boston.com 528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100; eastern standardboston.com LA voiLe Authentic French dishes (think salade Lyonnaise, moules frites, boeuf bourguignon) find their home in this cozy Back Bay bistro. 261 Newbury St., 617-587-4200; lavoileboston.net menton Chef Barbara Lynch dishes up a lavish, modern fine-dining experience (plus tasting menus that are among the city's best) with her special hybrid of French and Italian cuisines. 354 Congress St., 617-737- 0099; mentonboston.com mistrAL This sophisticated South End bistro serves light, fresh Provençal fare to match its airy and elegant setting. 223 Columbus Ave., 617-867-9300; mistralbistro.com riALto restAurAnt Chef Jody Adams crafts award-winning, Italian- inspired dishes from local ingredients at this favorite off of Harvard Square. 1 Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-661-5050; rialto- restaurant.com en plein revere Panoramic city views are just the beginning at the Revere Hotel's too-cool-for-school lounge, Rooftop at Revere, where the ultimate relaxation is scoring your own private cabana ( left). If you're looking for a touch of activity, take a dip in the indoor heated pool. Menu highlights include a proper New England lobster roll and a salad of white peaches and water- melon, which shine alongside chic cocktails such as the Berry Vojito and the Lady on Charles. 200 Stuart St., 617-482-1800; reverehotel.com BostoNCoMMoN-MagazINE.CoM 53