One thing is for certain: the Bay State has some of the best restaurants in the country. Whether you enjoy Italian food or seafood, there are plenty of restaurants with those offerings around. There are also numerous historic restaurants that add a bit of character and ambiance as you dine. But if you’re looking for the most unusual places to dine in Massachusetts, read on.
- Shōjō, Boston
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Noruzzaman Rubel/Google This funky Asian-fusion, late-night gastro-pub is located in Boston’s Chinatown. Here you can imbibe on Tiki drinks as you enjoy dining on items like bulgogi, pork belly dumplings, and shrimp skewers. Plates are small and sharable just like tapas, and the menu changes seasonally. Visit the Shōjō website and Facebook page for more information. 9 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
- Napi’s Restaurant, Provincetown
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Johannah Dolan Coleman Purdon/Google Located off the beaten path in Provincetown, Napi’s is an eclectic seasonal spot that serves a variety of seafood and international cuisine. Inside the restaurant, you’ll be surrounded by art, stained glass, and other objects that make it quite a visually fascinating place to eat. Visit the Napi’s Restaurant website and Facebook page for more information. Historic District, 7 Freeman St, Provincetown, MA 02657, USA
- Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant, Springfield
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Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant/Facebook Take a trip to the Old World by visiting Student Prince Cafe which first opened its doors in 1935. It’s here where every day feels like Oktoberfest. Enjoy German beer and from-scratch German cuisine in a lively, festive atmosphere. Come for brunch on Sundays and load up a Loaded Bloody Mary! Visit the Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant website and Facebook page for more information. 8 Fort St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
- Dalí Restaurant and Tapas Bar, Sommerville
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Anderson Fortuna/Google Take a trip to Spain without leaving the state with a visit to Dalí in Sommerville. Enjoy tapas and sangria in a dimly-lit Old World-style atmosphere. Visit the Dalí Restaurant and Tapas Bar website and Facebook page for more information. 415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
- Lolita Cocinia & Tequila Bar Back Bay, Boston
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Sheraz Choudhary/Google With its gothic interior, there’s nothing quite like dining on Mexican cuisine, tequila cocktails, and even cotton candy at Lolita. You will absolutely love the atmosphere, food, and drinks here. Visit the Lolita Cocinia & Tequila Bar website and Facebook page for more information. Lolita, 271 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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Noruzzaman Rubel/Google
This funky Asian-fusion, late-night gastro-pub is located in Boston’s Chinatown. Here you can imbibe on Tiki drinks as you enjoy dining on items like bulgogi, pork belly dumplings, and shrimp skewers. Plates are small and sharable just like tapas, and the menu changes seasonally. Visit the Shōjō website and Facebook page for more information.
9 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Napi’s Restaurant/Google
Johannah Dolan Coleman Purdon/Google
Located off the beaten path in Provincetown, Napi’s is an eclectic seasonal spot that serves a variety of seafood and international cuisine. Inside the restaurant, you’ll be surrounded by art, stained glass, and other objects that make it quite a visually fascinating place to eat. Visit the Napi’s Restaurant website and Facebook page for more information.
Historic District, 7 Freeman St, Provincetown, MA 02657, USA
Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant/Facebook
Take a trip to the Old World by visiting Student Prince Cafe which first opened its doors in 1935. It’s here where every day feels like Oktoberfest. Enjoy German beer and from-scratch German cuisine in a lively, festive atmosphere. Come for brunch on Sundays and load up a Loaded Bloody Mary! Visit the Student Prince Cafe and Fort Restaurant website and Facebook page for more information.
8 Fort St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA
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Take a trip to Spain without leaving the state with a visit to Dalí in Sommerville. Enjoy tapas and sangria in a dimly-lit Old World-style atmosphere. Visit the Dalí Restaurant and Tapas Bar website and Facebook page for more information.
415 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Sheraz Choudhary/Google
With its gothic interior, there’s nothing quite like dining on Mexican cuisine, tequila cocktails, and even cotton candy at Lolita. You will absolutely love the atmosphere, food, and drinks here. Visit the Lolita Cocinia & Tequila Bar website and Facebook page for more information.
Lolita, 271 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Have you ever visited any of these unusual places to dine in Massachusetts? Tell us in the comments if you have!
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