From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Best Nearby (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Boston, MA Oak Room (Restaurants - Lunch) 138 St James Ave Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-267-5300 Distance: ~248 ft User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. The Oak Room, located in the Fairmont Copley Plaza, is considered one of Boston's finest steak houses. The menu boasts a wealth of steak, lamb, and pork entrees, along with an extensive seafood selection. Try delicately fried calamari, zesty crab cakes, or smooth lobster bisque for an appetizer. Then, opt for a thick steak or savory roast chicken for a main course. Finish things off with a slice of Boston crème pie, and your experience will be golden! The rich interior features green, gold, and burgundy fabrics and wood accents. Osushi (Restaurants - Lunch) 10 Huntington Ave Westin Copley Place, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-266-2788 Distance: ~437 ft         Description: BACK BAY. Located as it is in Copley Place, Osushi certainly doesn't want for lack of business. Of course, the convenience factor only partially explains this place's appeal. Hip and very sexy, the black and red minimalist space draws a cool mix of business types, international travelers and Back Bay hipsters. Sushi and sashimi are masterfully prepared using only the freshest available ingredients, and each dish is evocatively presented. The sake selection, unsurprisingly, draws vast approval from those who fancy themselves rice wine connoisseurs, and more adventurous palates should consider taking the plunge in one of the bar signature saketinis. FedEx Office (Shopping - Business Services) 187 Dartmouth St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-262-6188 Distance: ~568 ft         Description: Multi-faceted copier facility offers priniting, copying, supplies, and numerous options for assembling attractive print materials. Judi Rotenberg Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 130 Newbury St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-437-1518 Distance: ~588 ft         Description: BACK BAY. For over three decades, this gallery has been a strong presence for bright, colorful contemporary paintings by New England artists. Noted for a no-frills, casual atmosphere, the gallery offers a pleasant browsing experience for folks taking in the displayed talent. Skipjack's (Restaurants - Lunch) 199 Clarendon St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-536-3500 Distance: ~606 ft User Rating: 9.3334 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. This seafood restaurant, which features an underwater-themed decor, is great for a full meal or a light seafood treat. Skipjack's has a reputable raw bar, and you can order light fare at the full bar, including clams and oysters on the half shell. With over 33 types of fish and shellfish to choose from, you're sure to find a dish to delight you. Skipjack's is famous for its lemon, soy, and spice marinade, and Hawaiian mahi mahi is always an excellent choice. Riccardi's Boutique (Shopping - Men's Stores) 116 Newbury St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-266-3158 Distance: ~619 ft User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. For more than 20 years, this fine clothing emporium has carried the latest in European fashions. It offers a particularly impressive selection of sportswear, designer jeans, coats, shoes, and accessories. Thai Basil (Restaurants - Lunch) 132 Newbury St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-578-0089 Distance: ~620 ft         Description: BACK BAY. Thai Basil prides itself on healthy entrees that don't include corn oil or MSG. To start, try seafood noodle soup or a Thai salad. Other menu notables include obligatory spring rolls and tangy garlic shrimp. The interior of this Newbury Street Thai eatery, which sits below street level, is relatively basic. Reasonable prices are sure to make you smile, though. Sorellina (Restaurants - Italian) 1 Huntington Ave, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-412-4600 Distance: ~650 ft         Description: BACK BAY. It's not unusual to spot celebs at this trendy Italian dining room, where the sophisticated bunch comes to see and be seen. The food, while pricey, is superb. Ornate Mediterannean style starters, specialty pastas and exquisite meat and fish dishes make quite a lasting impression, as does the wine list, with 24 varieties available by the glass. Bangkok Blue (Restaurants - Lunch) 651 Boylston St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-266-1010 Distance: ~670 ft         Description: BACK BAY. Bangkok Blue offers great lunches, speedy service, and expertly prepared food. To start, order signature "golden triangles" (fried egg roll skins packed with spicy curry filling) or try dumplings (filled pastas topped with soy-ginger sauce). Entrees run the gamut from rendang chicken to pad Thai and chicken satay, and desserts include Thai custard and coconut-tinged ice cream. Hanging lamps and picturesque paintings adorn the Boylston Street eatery. Copley Place Mall (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 2 Copley Pl, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-369-5000 Distance: ~679 ft         Description: BACK BAY. Copley Place Mall, located in the Back Bay, offers high-end stores with a variety of quality merchandise. Shop at Williams-Sonoma, Gucci, Christian Dior, Neiman Marcus, and many other favorite retailers. The mall's two spacious floors feature shops, restaurants, a cinema, and two hotels. A great spot to while away time shopping for yourself or a gift for someone special. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.