From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Best Nearby Restaurants (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. 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. 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. Bouchee (Restaurants - Lunch) 159 Newbury St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-450-4343 Distance: ~763 ft         Description: BACK BAY. A raw bar, high-top tables and an outdoor patio flank this Parisian-style eatery, where diners enjoy the classic French menu with an emphasis on seafood. 33 Restaurant & Lounge (Restaurants - American) 33 Stanhope St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-572-3311 Distance: ~876 ft         Description: BACK BAY. While glitz and glam are terms that don't necessarily apply in Boston like they do in a city like, say, New York, there are a few establishments in the former that cater to the discriminating patron's palate. This handsome restaurant and lounge is just such a place, combing sophisticated design elements (LED-lit bars and stairwells, maple ceilings, and weathered brick walls) with fine New American cuisine. True hipsters, though, brush past the folks gathered at the bar or seated in the restaurant and make their way down the stairs to the suave lounge area, where celeb DJs and deep-pocketed VIPs hold sway. NB Tables in the lounge are by reservation only. Morton's, The Steakhouse (Restaurants - Lunch) 699 Boylston St One Exeter Plaza, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-266-5858 Distance: ~916 ft         Description: BACK BAY. Morton's, the upscale chain steakhouse, serves a lot more than just American Angus. Masculine decor and classy atmosphere reign, and the friendly waitstaff present dinner selections on a cart of options, knowledgeably explaining each dish. Favorite entrées include blackened swordfish, fresh Maine lobster, and, of course, the 24-ounce porterhouse. Firefly an American Bistro (Restaurants - Lunch) 130 Dartmouth St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-262-4393 Distance: ~972 ft User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. Looking for old-fashioned American eats? Head to Firefly, with its assortment of tables and chairs and a menu of comfort dishes like meatloaf, beef tenderloin, roasted duck, and burgers. Firefly's signature item, thin-crust pizza, can be ordered with a variety of toppings. Desserts, however, are the real kickers – huge and oh-so-tempting. In fact, the brownie sundae leaves few opponents in its wake, except maybe the peanut-butter tart. Outdoor patio dining is perfect during warm weather. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.