From The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Best Nearby American (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Boston, MA Skipjack's (Restaurants - American) 199 Clarendon St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-536-3500 Distance: ~365 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. Stephanie's on Newbury (Restaurants - American) 190 Newbury St, near Exeter St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-236-0990 Distance: ~1022 ft User Rating: 8.6 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. Tucked away on trendy Newbury Street, Stephanie's is a see-and-be-seen place! It also has wonderful outside dining and a bar that opens onto the street. The menu offers an excellent selection of appetizers, including crab cakes, steamed mussels, fried calamari, and New England clam chowder. Entrées include jumbo sea scallops, citrus-infused salmon, and seared swordfish, as well as comfort foods and salads – all beautifully presented! Plus, service is top-notch. Grill 23 and Bar (Restaurants - American) 161 Berkeley St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-542-2255 Distance: ~1049 ft         Description: BACK BAY. Grill 23's striking, sophisticated interior features mahogany panels and white tablecloths, and its terrific food demands attention. The menu, which changes weekly, includes delicious New England clam chowder, swordfish, salmon, and lobster. Grill 23 is also famous for its preparation and presentation of beef. The extensive wine list boasts over 900 varieties, including rare Cabernets and Super Tuscans. 29 Newbury (Restaurants - American) 29 Newbury St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-536-0290 Distance: ~0.26 mi         Description: BACK BAY. 29 Newbury is a trendy café-bar, where socializing is high on everyone's list of priorities. You'll often spot a crowd of local business folks making the most of the hip atmosphere, nursing drinks and expanding their networks. Celebrities have also been known to make appearances. Should you get hungry, sample Japanese spring rolls or fried calamari, and follow with lobster and basil orecchiette or baby rack of lamb. L'Espalier (Restaurants - American) 774 Boylston St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-262-3023 Distance: ~0.26 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. This elegant French-inflected restaurant promises ambience as classy as the food. That's saying a lot, considering that the menu offers poached dayboat halibut, sautéed medallions of organic Vermont veal, and grilled partridge. The dessert menu is full of sweet delicacies, including chocolate soufflé and toasted almond crème brûlée. A great choice for special occasions. They're also open for afternoon tea on weekends. Delux Cafe (Restaurants - American) 100 Chandler St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-338-5258 Distance: ~0.27 mi         Description: SOUTH END. Darken the doors of Delux, and you'll know you've entered a new dimension—Christmas lights and Elvis memorabilia abound. This pub probably takes the cake for mostly oddly decorated eatery in the South End! Regulars love it, though, and keep coming back for the diverse, Latin-influenced menu. Try the grilled cheese sandwich with mozzarella, roma tomatoes, and fresh pesto that will make you a Delux believer too! The menu also offers a notable selection of micro-brews. Atlantic Fish (Restaurants - American) 761 Boylston St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-267-4000 Distance: ~0.27 mi         Description: BACK BAY. A beloved part of the Boston scene since the late 1970s, Atlantic Fish sports an updated atmosphere these days – in other words, the original's galley look was traded in for a more polished scene of stained wood, pendant lights, coffered ceiling and crisp white linens. The menu, though hasn't changed all that much over the years (Hey, why mess with a good thing!), and Atlantic's kitchen continues to serve up timeless raw bar classics like shrimp cocktail, iced Littleneck clams and Blue Point oysters. Patio dining is available. Abe & Louie's (Restaurants - American) 793 Boylston St, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-536-6300 Distance: ~0.29 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. This well-known, Back Bay restaurant corners the market when it comes to tasty steaks served in heaping portions. Generously cut and cooked to perfection, steaks include a succulent porterhouse or a tender filet mignon. Sides are just as abundant and leave no room for complaints. Salads and seafood options are available for vegetarians. The elegant interior is finely appointed with brass, mahogany, and marble accents. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant (Restaurants - American) 34 Columbus Ave, Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston  MA  02116 • 617-482-3999 • 888-226-6212 Distance: ~0.34 mi         Description: THEATRE DISTRICT. Crisply attired waiters and a huge printed menu underscore the upscale ambience of this classy restaurant. Seafood is flown in from Hawaii, British Columbia, and Florida, so you're assured the season's best. Dungeness crab is a work of art, oysters are plump and juicy, and clam chowder makes for a succulent treat. Top of the Hub (Restaurants - American) 800 Boylston St, Prudential Center, Boston  MA  02199 • 617-536-1775 Distance: ~0.35 mi User Rating: 6.25 / 10         Description: BACK BAY. Perched atop the Prudential Tower, this restaurant/lounge offers great nightlife. Come after work to enjoy a drink and a fine meal in elegant surroundings, complete with expert service, linen-covered tables, and the best views in the city. Strains of jazz music provide an excellent backdrop to the lovely scene. The dining room also offers an outstanding prix fixe brunch on Sundays that features open-face enchiladas, cinnamon bread French toast and thyme-crusted chicken breast, as well as sweets ranging from warm chocolate cake to crème brûlée. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.