<p>We’re leaving tomorrow for auditions in Boston. Staying at Marriott at Copley PLace. Any restaurant recommendations nearby? I think the weather is not conducive to straying far from hotel. THANKS</p>
<p>I believe there is a Legal Seafood nearby (or is it in the Westin hotel?)</p>
<p>Ambrosia has been around for some time and is known for fusion cuisine.
Sel de la Terre is expensive-- I have not tried it, but it gets good reviews locally.
Anago is also famous.</p>
<p>If the weather is not lousy, I would suggest going to the North End for Italian food. </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.mytravelguide.com/restaurants/near-17449601-United_States_Massachusetts_Boston_Back_BayTheater_Di[/url]”>http://www.mytravelguide.com/restaurants/near-17449601-United_States_Massachusetts_Boston_Back_BayTheater_Di</a></p>
<p>The Marriott is connected to the Copley shops. There is a legal seafood inside that mall area.</p>
<p>I will tell you…the sports bar in that Marriott has terrific food. You really need try their clam chowder. Their burgers are also terrific as are all their other sandwiches.</p>
<p>It’s on level 4 (I think…might be 3) right near the escalator. Easy, convenient, reasonable prices and tasty.</p>
<p>I happened to be there for a conference at the end of January and at there three times!! And food was included in my conference!</p>
<p>We stayed in that same hotel on a Spring break college visit trip and ate at that Legal Seafood everyday for four days. We would be so exhausted at the end of each afternoon of touring that it was easier to just eat there than to make a decision about where to go. </p>
<p>I wish I could have some of their chowder right now!</p>
<p>My opinion…the clam chowder right in the Marriott at that sports bar is BETTER than that at Legal Seafood.</p>
<p>Take a look at Locke Ober. [Welcome</a> to Locke-Ober](<a href=“http://www.lockeober.com%5DWelcome”>http://www.lockeober.com)</p>
<p>There’s a Legal Seafood in Copley and also in Prudential. You can get to both from the Marriott. There’s also Turner Fisheries in the Westin Hotel (street level). They’re all good. If you don’t want seafood–there’s an Abe and Louie’s (steak and lots of other stuff) that’s about a block away. You can walk through Prudential to get there. I like the waiters at A&L–they’re very friendly. Douzo is a really good sushi restaurant on Dartmouth St. and that’s just a few blocks away. Chain places like PF Chang, Cheesecake Factory are by Prudential as well. If you want to walk a few blocks to Newbury Street you could go to Stephanie’s on Newbury, which is very popular. There are numerous restaurants on Newbury Street, including an Indian restaurant (Kashmir). Our favorite Indian is in Cambridge, but this place is a close second.</p>
<p>Thanks for the great suggestions. I am making X’s on my map now!</p>
<p>Brasserie Jo for very affordable French bistro. Skip the chains, way too many other good choices. Bring a raincoat.</p>
<p>There really is no snow in Boston right now, only rain. it is well worth it to take a taxi to the North End for a meal. I highly recommend La Dolce Vida on Hanover Street. The Gnocchi with Rose Sauce is indescribably good.</p>
<p>You should be able to find something here:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.newbury-st.com/Boston/25/Restaurants[/url]”>http://www.newbury-st.com/Boston/25/Restaurants</a></p>
<p>We didn’t see Newbury Street until it was “too late” to experience it on our last trip. I think that sounds like a great recommendation.</p>
<p>The nice thing about staying at Copley in the dead of winter and inevitable bad weather is the assortment of restaurants right there…not the best that Boston has to offer ,but certainly not bad either…Legal is okay , Cheesecake Factory is pretty good…all chains, but that isn’t always bad, particularly when foul weather forces you indoors…kind of cozy to be able to walk thru Copley and Pru when the snow is falling</p>
<p>Newbury Street has lots of places and will let you get out of Copley Sq. It’s worth the experience just walking around Newbury and you can always jump in a cab and head to The North End for some of the best Italian around. I agree with EPTR’s rec.</p>
<p>Go to chowhound’s Boston board and look around. </p>
<p>If you’re going to NEC or Boston Conservatory, those are off Huntington. There isn’t much good right there, IMHO. If you’re near BU, then Eastern Standard in Kenmore can be very good - I love the chicken schnitzel - and has a nice atmosphere. If Longy, then you’re talking a whole different game. </p>
<p>It really depends on what you want. Burgers? Fine dining? Thai? </p>
<p>Of the places in the Copley Mall, I’d recommend The Palm for lunch. It’s reasonable then. Across the street on Boylston, Abe & Louie’s is also good for lunch. I dislike the chains there and avoid that Legals. </p>
<p>Again, it depends on what you want and what kind of experience you’re looking for.</p>
<p>We’re not sure what you are looking for - can you be more specific?</p>
<p>Lucca - a very good contemporary Italian restaurant is on Huntington Avenue, is a two minute walk from Copley. They also have a location on Hanover Street in the North End.</p>
<p>Asana - the lower level restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental in the Prudential Center is fantastic. And you don’t have to go outside to get there from the Marriott!</p>
<p>The Legal Seafood in Prudential is fine - very consistent, but certainly nothing special for me. </p>
<p>For good Asian food, try Wagamama - you may like the fun atmosphere, as well.</p>
<p>Here is the link to the Prudential Center restaurants:</p>
<p>[27</a> Boston restaurants | seafood restaurants | The Shops at Prudential Center](<a href=“http://www.prudentialcenter.com/dine/dine_category.php]27”>http://www.prudentialcenter.com/dine/dine_category.php)</p>
<p>Symphony Sushi near NEC is great and affordable. While you’re in the Copley Square area, definitely check to see who might be playing in the Oak Bar at the Copley Plaza, or just stroll through for a look-see - it’s beautiful!</p>
<p>In the Park Plaza area, a few blocks toward Downtown Boston from Copley, is Jacob Wirth’s, the second oldest restaurant in the US (the oldest is the Union Oyster House near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Marketplace - also a good one); JW’s has a singalong on Friday nights with a piano player.</p>
<p>For sweets, you can’t beat Mike’s Pastry in the North End; their lobster tails and cannolis are super!</p>
<p>PM me if you like - I was born and raised in Boston and have lived here all but ten years of my life!</p>
<p>Brassierie Jo - Classic French bistro dining , up from Copley, just below BSO.</p>
<p>CHOWHOUNDS at the Boston board are soo the best…Have steered me right several times.
Try Chowhound for sure</p>
<p>good luck</p>