Best of Boston

Best New Restaurant, South

Cielo

Braintree

Authentic Mexican food? In Braintree? At long last, yes. Owners Roberto Leon and Guadalupe Fuentes lovingly plate real-deal Jaliscan dishes such as hearty torta ahogada [...] read more»

2015 Best New Restaurant, South

Galley Kitchen & Bar

Scituate

When the Galley opened last year in Scituate Harbor, it bridged the gap between townie bars and white-tablecloth bistros. Locals have responded in droves, packing [...] read more»

2013 Best New Restaurant, South

Steel & Rye

Milton

With its exposed pipes, sky-high ceiling, and wood finishes, the 7,000-square-foot Steel & Rye has an atmosphere best described as industrial-farmhouse chic, yet it's as [...] read more»

2012 Best New Restaurant, South

Too often, South Shore diners are stuck in that wasteland between kid-friendly chains and adult-only, white-tablecloth restaurants. Enter Wahlburgers, the brainchild of chef Paul Wahlberg. [...] read more»

2009 Best New Restaurant, South

Orta

Pembroke

Last fall the splashy new Hingham Shipyard looked primed to become the region's next dining sensation, boasting upcoming ventures by boldface chefs Paul Wahlberg and [...] read more»

2008 Best New Restaurant, South

Lynwood Café

Randolph

Lean, yeasty crust dotted with a few rounds of mozzarella is not what you'll find at Lynwood Café; A South Shore specialty, 'bar pizza' trades [...] read more»

2006 Best New Restaurant, South

Fifty-Three South

Norwell

Restaurants get made over more often than Ashlee Simpson. But the new incarnation of 53 South is more about-face than facelift. The eatery has moved [...] read more»

2005 Best New Restaurant, South

Rustic Kitchen

Hingham

Yes, it's in a shopping plaza (albeit an upscale one). And yes, it's technically a chain. But step inside and such details fade away. The [...] read more»

2003 Best New Restaurant, South

Fifty-Three South

Norwell

Don't let the trendy name fool you: Fifty-three South is far more nouvelle than nouveau. That's not to say this fetching bistro, opened at the [...] read more»

2002 Best New Restaurant, South

Bridgeman’s Restaurant

Hull

Not since Paragon Park shut down has Nantasket Beach seen such an attraction. Nearly every night, the locals line up for the energetic scene at [...] read more»