EMPIRE ASIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 55 Northern Ave., 617-295-0001, empireboston.com. This 14,000-squarefoot Asian restaurant and lounge located on Fan Pier offers a tantalizing menu and an exotic, Peter Niemitz-designed interior. D, LS, C, VP. $$$$ *MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB 25 Fan Pier Blvd., 617-530-1925, mastrosrestaurants.com. Mastro’s Ocean Club Seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment in an elegant, energetic atmosphere. Reservations recommended. D, C. $$$$ MENTON 354 Congress St., 617-737-0099, mentonboston.com. This famed restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch combines meticulous French technique with a passionate Italian sensibility in a luxurious atmosphere. D. $$$$ PASTORAL 345 Congress St., 617-345-0005, pastoralfortpoint.com. Enjoy authentic,
wood-fi ed Neapolitan pizza, house-made pastas, seasonal Italian entrees, wine on tap and beer cocktails in a warm, rustic setting. L, D, LS, C. $$ ROW 34 383 Congress St., 617-553-5900, row34.com. This “workingman’s oyster bar” features fresh seafood, a unique beer selection and an industrial-chic decor. L, D. $$$ THE SMOKE SHOP 343 Congress St., 617-261-7427; 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617-577-7427; 325 Assembly Row, Somerville, 617-623-7427; thesmokeshopbbq.com. Award-winning chef Andy Husbands combines slowcooked barbecue and 200+ American whiskies with family-style hospitality at this local favorite. L, D, C. $$$ SPORTELLO 348 Congress St., 617-737-1234, sportelloboston.com. Chef Barbara Lynch provides her interpretation of a classic diner, serving up impeccable trattoriainspired Italian dishes and a wine bar. L, D, SB. $$$
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