The highly anticipated winter edition of Dine Out Boston® will return from February 23 to March 15, 2025, marking its first three-week-long celebration. Organized by Meet Boston in collaboration with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, the event invites diners to explore a variety of cuisines at over 175 restaurants (local restaurants and familiar chains), with prix fixe menus tailored to diverse tastes and price points.
This year, notable participants include James Beard Award Semifinalists, celebrated chefs, and those bringing new specialties to the culinary arts, highlighting the exceptional gastronomic talent and skill within the city. Boston, recently ranked as one of the top food destinations in the U.S., sets the stage for locals and visitors alike to enjoy its culinary vibrancy during the season. Here are a few of our favorites!
Taste Boston’s Finest Cuisine with Dine Out Boston
Abe & Louie’s
Abe & Louie’s offers two-course lunch offerings for $32, featuring options like mushroom soup or a Boston bibb salad as starters, and marinated steak tips or miso baked cod as main dishes. Available on weekdays from February 24 to March 14 in Back Bay.
Matria Boston
Matria Boston invites diners to savor Northern Italian-inspired flavors at the InterContinental Boston with a two-course lunch set priced at $27 and a three-course dinner pre-fixe for $46. Available weekdays for lunch and Sundays and Mondays for dinner, the menus feature an array of delicious options. Lunch highlights include a Farro Salad with seasonal vegetables, an Oven-Roasted Branzino with vibrant accompaniments, and the signature Piedmont Ribeye Sandwich served with crispy sides. For dinner, choose from enticing offerings like Burrata Toast or Grilled Octopus as starters, with mains such as the Piedmont Ribeye or Seafood Tagliatelle, and end with a classic dolci like Tiramisu or Almond Semifreddo.
Atlantic Fish Co.
Atlantic Fish Co. presents a $32 lunch menu with appetizers such as littleneck clams or shrimp ceviche, and entrees including a smoked salmon BLT, blue crab pasta, or miso-glazed haddock. Served on weekdays from February 24 to March 14 on Boylston Street.
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse is offering exceptional dining experiences during the event, showcasing curated prix fixe menus from February 23 to March 14, 2025. At Davio’s locations across Boston and its suburbs, guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner offerings with options like fresh tartare, savory short ribs, handmade pasta, and indulgent desserts.
Coach Grill
Coach Grill delivers a three-course dinner for $65, offering starters like cheddar and broccoli soup, mains including penne alla vodka or marinated steak tips, and desserts like limoncello raspberry cake or banana cream pie. Available Sunday through Friday from February 23 to March 14 in Wayland.
Porto Boston
Porto Boston, a coastal Italian and Mediterranean eatery in Back Bay, presents a lively atmosphere and a special $55 dinner pre-fixe for Dine Out Boston, available Tuesday through Friday. The menu starts with appetizers like a Winter Chopped Salad or savory Porto Meatballs. Mains include the richly flavored Roasted Mushroom Mafalde Pasta, Za’atar Spiced Chicken with tahini and roasted squash, or a classic Nonna’s Eggplant Parmesan. Finish with dessert options like Seasonal Sorbet or a Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Joe’s on Newbury
Joe’s on Newbury serves a $22 two-course lunch with options like chili or black lentil salad to start and entrees like a roast beef sandwich, shepherd’s pie, or short rib mac and cheese. Offered on weekdays from February 24 to March 14 in Back Bay.
Trade Boston
Trade Boston offers a Greek-inspired $55 dinner set available Tuesday through Friday during Dine Out Boston. Guests begin with appetizers such as the Village Salad with fresh feta and Kalamata olives or Fried Cauliflower served with tangy accompaniments. Mains include dishes like an expertly prepared 8 oz. Hanger steak, flavorful brick-pressed chicken with Greek lemon potatoes, or roasted eggplant layered with bold Mediterranean flavors. End the evening with a refreshing Sorbet paired with seasonal fruit, or pair your meal with wine for an additional fee.
Forcella
Similarly, Forcella in the North End presents an array of Italian-inspired dishes, spanning from creamy burrata to hearty bone-in pork chops and classic pastas. Both venues provide a delightful opportunity to savor expertly crafted meals in a festive setting, with reservations available Sunday through Friday.
Joe’s Waterfront
Joe’s Waterfront provides a customizable $22 weekday lunch menu with starters such as pork rib bao buns or roasted tomato soup, and entrees like a tuna melt, spice-rubbed chicken salad, or blackened cod sandwich. Available February 24 to March 14 on Boston Harbor.
