Want to know where Boston ate the most in 2025?
Diners gravitated towards a classic American steakhouse in Back Bay with astounding decor, a historic seafood institution and American landmark, and a swanky new spot on Harrison. While the list encompasses all diners—locals and tourists alike—it’s an accurate depiction of what restaurants kept a full house through the year.
Keep on reading to find the top 10 “most-booked” restaurants in Boston from the year, according to OpenTable. This might explain why it was impossible to snag a table at some of these restaurants.
Luckily, come the New Year, is a new opportunity to grab a reservation at one of these restaurants, perhaps for New Year’s Eve, or at least as a “resolution” for the New Year. Eating at a delicious restaurant doesn’t sound like the worst goal for 2026 to us.
Without further ado, here are the top booked restaurants of 2025 in Boston:
- Grill 23 & Bar, Back Bay
- Trattoria Il Panino, North End
- Capri, South End
- Abe & Louie’s, Back Bay
- Earls Kitchen + Bar, Back Bay
- Maggiano’s, Back Bay
- Joe’s on Newbury, Back Bay
- Bricco, North End
- Union Oyster House, Downtown
- Seasons 52, Chestnut Hill
Craving more? Check out our evergreen guide to the best restaurants in Boston.