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Tasty Burger

With indoor and outdoor dining back on your <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/boston/things-to-do-in-boston" target="_blank">summer bucket list</a>, now’s the time to check out some of the best spots around Boston to grab a no-frills comfort meal that hits the spot every time—we’re talking hamburgers, of course. From your classic flame-broiled patty to unique builds piled high with strange mouthwatering toppings, there are plenty of quality places to grab a burger in and around the city. We’ve taken the liberty of rounding up Boston’s absolute best burger joints, so rev up your appetite and check out the list below for a little meat-spiration.

With indoor and outdoor dining back on your <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/boston/things-to-do-in-boston" target="_blank">summer bucket list</a>, now’s the time to check out some of the best spots around Boston to grab a no-frills comfort meal that hits the spot every time—we’re talking hamburgers, of course. From your classic flame-broiled patty to unique builds piled high with strange mouthwatering toppings, there are plenty of quality places to grab a burger in and around the city. We’ve taken the liberty of rounding up Boston’s absolute best burger joints, so rev up your appetite and check out the list below for a little meat-spiration.

When we talk about a mean burger, Boston Burger Company is home to the meanest—in the best way, of course. With options like the WTF Burger, featuring layers of pulled pork, mac and cheese, crispy onion rings, pickles, and tangy BBQ sauce, or the famous Mac Attack, loaded with a homemade four cheese mac and cheese and bacon, it’s impossible to go wrong here.&nbsp; How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order take-out and delivery via <a href="https://beta.postmates.com/store/boston-burger-company-boylston/P_8JgHV1TjK6N0gy7v5WOw/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=place-action-link" target="_blank">Postmates</a>, <a href="https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/boston-burger-company-1100-boylston-st-boston/2258640?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=place-action-link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">GrubHub</a>, <a href="https://www.seamless.com/menu/boston-burger-company-1100-boylston-st-boston/2258640?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=place-action-link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">Seamless</a>, and <a href="https://www.doordash.com/store/boston-burger-company-boston-7157/?utm_campaign=gpa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">DoorDash</a>.

Boston Burger Company

If you’re a local, you’re likely all too familiar with rolling up to Tasty Burger after a long night out, pining for that beefy midnight snack. The Chicky Chicky Parm Parm is one of their popular picks but the standard Big Tasty is a must, featuring the restaurant’s signature Tasty sauce on a classic hamburger. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order take-out <a href="https://tastyburger.alohaorderonline.com/" target="_blank">online</a>.

Alden &amp; Harlow’s (not so) Secret Burger has earned quite the accolades over the years, claiming a spot on best burger lists from Food &amp; Wine to HuffPost. The eight ounce Creekstone brisket burger, doused with Thousand Island-esque sauce, lettuce, and tomato, and plopped on a housemade roll, is brought to you by Chef Michael Scelfo, known for whipping up bold dishes laced with the freshest ingredients in town. How to book: Reserve via <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/alden-and-harlow-cambridge" target="_blank">OpenTable</a> or order take-out <a href="https://alden-harlow.square.site/" target="_blank">online</a>.

Alden & Harlow 

This is the burger, a first ballot hall-of-famer that changed the city’s patty game forever. Three cuts of beef, plus suet, bone marrow, and dehydrated miso, make up the meaty blend while a slab of Shelburne Farm Cheddar and a homemade mace ketchup finish things off. This beaut is as much deity as entree.&nbsp; How to book: Reserve <a href="https://craigieonmain.getbento.com/reservations/" target="_blank">online</a>.

Craigie On Main

Craigie on Main

Brassica’s umami-packed burger lives up to the hype. With its Wagyu beef and melted Caveman Blue cheese from California’s Cowgirl Creamery, the only way to make this meal more perfect is to add a side of crispy potatoes in caper caramel. Just do it. How to book: Reserve via <a href="https://www.opentable.com/brassica-kitchen" target="_blank">OpenTable</a> or order take-out and delivery via <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/brassicakitchen/v3" target="_blank">Toast</a>.

Brassica Kitchen & Cafe

If you live outside the Dorchester area, you might not know about 224 Boston, a neighborhood charmer complete with the sweetest front garden seating you ever did see. And like a beefy cherry on top, its drippy, juicy burger is both massive and scrumptious, with bacon and caramelized onion aioli adding salt, crunch, and an infectious dose of umami. How to book: Reserve via <a href="https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?rid=250258&amp;restref=250258&amp;corrid=623463ba-b855-4b9c-82eb-9d74fe352d3a" target="_blank">OpenTable</a> or order take-out and delivery via <a href="https://www.doordash.com/store/224-boston-street-boston-9382" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">DoorDash</a>, <a href="https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/224-boston-tavern--restaurant-224-boston-st-boston/2114701" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">GrubHub</a>, and <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/224-boston-street/v3" target="_blank">Toast</a>.

224 Boston Street

224 Boston

224 Boston Street Restaurant

To everyone’s delight, this lively South Boston spot is still open for business despite rumors of closing down in 2020. Hawking comfort food and cocktails galore, you can’t go wrong stopping in for heavy-hitters like the Spicy BBQ Bacon Burger. And for those looking for something on the lighter side, the homemade veggie burger is a surprisingly satisfying option. How to book: Reserve via <a href="https://www.coppersmithboston.com/reservations/" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>.

Coppersmith

Lower Mills Tavern’s menu does not mess around. The joint offers just about everything but the kitchen sink and then some. But don’t the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich distract you—if you’re reading this, you’re looking for the best burgers in town, and the LMT Burger is your white whale. Not convinced? Picture a plump freshly ground patty topped with cheese, bacon, housemade signature sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion, all sandwiched between a buttery seeded brioche bun.&nbsp;&nbsp; How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating, order take-out via <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/lower-mills-tavern/v3" target="_blank">Toast</a>, and get delivery via <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/store/lower-mills-tavern/cQS_pwHvQWSuhon_S_yssQ?pl=JTdCJTIyYWRkcmVzcyUyMiUzQSUyMjIyNCUyMEJvc3RvbiUyMFN0JTIyJTJDJTIycmVmZXJlbmNlJTIyJTNBJTIyY2NhM2Y0MGMtYWZkOS01YmI2LWJiNjEtNGM0ZmM2OTJjM2YxJTIyJTJDJTIycmVmZXJlbmNlVHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnViZXJfcGxhY2VzJTIyJTJDJTIybGF0aXR1ZGUlMjIlM0E0Mi4zMjI0MzkzJTJDJTIybG9uZ2l0dWRlJTIyJTNBLTcxLjA2MTE0OCU3RA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Uber Eats</a>.

Lower Mills Tavern

This no-nonsense pub is an essential stop-off if you’re spending the day exploring the city. The Curley Burger, a brisket, chuck, and short-rib blend stacked with cheese, grilled onions, housemade pickles, and Russian dressing, will be calling your name after a long day on your feet. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order delivery via <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/store/jm-curley/P-pEz-jUQbW5hQq3fdTaow?pl=JTdCJTIyYWRkcmVzcyUyMiUzQSUyMjIyNCUyMEJvc3RvbiUyMFN0JTIyJTJDJTIycmVmZXJlbmNlJTIyJTNBJTIyY2NhM2Y0MGMtYWZkOS01YmI2LWJiNjEtNGM0ZmM2OTJjM2YxJTIyJTJDJTIycmVmZXJlbmNlVHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnViZXJfcGxhY2VzJTIyJTJDJTIybGF0aXR1ZGUlMjIlM0E0Mi4zMjI0MzkzJTJDJTIybG9uZ2l0dWRlJTIyJTNBLTcxLjA2MTE0OCU3RA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Uber Eats</a>.

jm Curley

jm curley

JM Curley

A sophisticated tribute to old-world European boucheries, the Butcher Shop is brought to you by famed local restaurateur Barbara Lynch of <a href="http://bandgoysters.com/" target="_blank">B&amp;G Oysters</a>, <a href="http://www.drinkfortpoint.com/" target="_blank">Drink</a>, and more. It’s worth noting that the menu might cost you a pretty penny, but sinking your teeth into the TBS burger, spread with a secret special sauce, is simply priceless.&nbsp; How to book: Reserve via <a href="http://www.thebutchershopboston.com/reservations" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>.

The Butcher Shop

This might be a burger list, but we have to admit that the shoestring fries here almost steal the show—emphasis on “almost,” because this is a truly divine burger. Dry-aged beef gets the Applewood-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and housemade secret sauce treatment for your carnivorous dining pleasure.&nbsp; How to book: Reserve <a href="https://www.opentable.com/metropolis-cafe" target="_blank">OpenTable</a> or order take-out and delivery via <a href="https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/metropolis-584-tremont-st-boston/2027052?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Boston%2C%2BMA%2B%7C%2BBoston%2C%2BMA%2B%7C%2BRestaurants&amp;utm_term=%2Bmetropolis&amp;utm_content=acct_id-4423755827%3Acamp_id-2038025733%3Aadgroup_id-100193357955%3Akwd-19850215097%3Acreative_id-482430631194%3Aext_id-%3Amatchtype_id-b%3Anetwork-g%3Adevice-c%3Aloc_interest-1018127%3Aloc_physical-9005454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwzruGBhBAEiwAUqMR8JQjlJR8Iq5R88hXOcYRyfd98QRVnnO91Tt1jUSPZc2HMFOI9LcjghoCjbcQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">GrubHub</a>.

This cozy, long-standing restaurant might be known as one of the <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/eat/boston/best-brunch-in-boston" target="_blank">best breakfast places</a> around Boston, but it's the dinner menu that deserves all the glory. The lobster raviolis and pagu bolognese are tempting but you can’t pass up the Paramount Burger, a fist-sized hunk of beef topped with Applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and finished with crispy onion rings. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order take-out and delivery via <a href="https://postmates.com/store/the-paramount-beacon-hill/GfCNdOvqRQiUjh3wEwBmVQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">Postmates</a>, <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/store/the-paramount-beacon-hill/GfCNdOvqRQiUjh3wEwBmVQ?pl=JTdCJTIyYWRkcmVzcyUyMiUzQSUyMjIyNCUyMEJvc3RvbiUyMFN0JTIyJTJDJTIycmVmZXJlbmNlJTIyJTNBJTIyY2NhM2Y0MGMtYWZkOS01YmI2LWJiNjEtNGM0ZmM2OTJjM2YxJTIyJTJDJTIycmVmZXJlbmNlVHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnViZXJfcGxhY2VzJTIyJTJDJTIybGF0aXR1ZGUlMjIlM0E0Mi4zMjI0MzkzJTJDJTIybG9uZ2l0dWRlJTIyJTNBLTcxLjA2MTE0OCU3RA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Uber Eats</a>, and <a href="https://www.trycaviar.com/store/1240" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">Caviar</a> (Beacon Hill) and <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/store/the-paramount-south-boston/w4ORAtFyT1CGy7U5-J_fCw?pl=JTdCJTIyYWRkcmVzcyUyMiUzQSUyMjIyNCUyMEJvc3RvbiUyMFN0JTIyJTJDJTIycmVmZXJlbmNlJTIyJTNBJTIyY2NhM2Y0MGMtYWZkOS01YmI2LWJiNjEtNGM0ZmM2OTJjM2YxJTIyJTJDJTIycmVmZXJlbmNlVHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnViZXJfcGxhY2VzJTIyJTJDJTIybGF0aXR1ZGUlMjIlM0E0Mi4zMjI0MzkzJTJDJTIybG9uZ2l0dWRlJTIyJTNBLTcxLjA2MTE0OCU3RA%3D%3D" target="_blank">Uber Eats</a>, <a href="https://www.trycaviar.com/store/2356/en-US/?cav_medium=widget&amp;cav_source=the-paramount--south-boston-11792&amp;cvo_campaign=the-paramount--south-boston-11792&amp;cvosrc=localmarketing.widget.the-paramount--south-boston-11792&amp;how=delivery&amp;utm_campaign=2356&amp;utm_content=the-paramount--south-boston-11792&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=partner-link&amp;utm_term=boston" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">Caviar</a>, and <a href="https://www.doordash.com/store/the-paramount-boston-2356" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">DoorDash</a> (South Boston).

The Paramount

This beloved hangout tucked in Harvard Square has been around since 1960, offering a changing menu based on popular personalities like Tom Brady (obviously), the “GOAT” of hamburgers featuring cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and red onions. However, you can never go wrong with their Triple D—a double cheeseburger worth its cholesterol and adorned with bacon, barbecue sauce, and grilled onions. How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order take-out and delivery via <a href="https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/mr-bartleys-burger-cottage-massachusetts-ave-1246-massachusetts-ave-cambridge/2648332?=undefined&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_term=f%3Aplacesheet%3Afeature_id_fprint%3D5770072766952473760&amp;utm_content=acct_id-3075806372%3Acamp_id-13458617214%3Aadgroup_id-129231735728%3Akwd-449657806734%3Acreative_id-527939987717%3Aext_id-176870769991%3Amatchtype_id-%3Anetwork-g%3Adevice-c%3Aloc_interest-%3Aloc_physical-9005454&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw8cCGBhB6EiwAgORey7_lGVEh057gZSeNaZOc3YRJ43JYAAmRTT7KYjFu1EEScYTXsHrXthoCbusQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">GrubHub</a>.

Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

This award-winning Parisian-inspired bistro might not seem like a typical burger joint, but Aquitaine’s Truffle Burger does not disappoint. A gob of dry-aged beef arrives decked out with sharp cheddar, sweet onions, and truffle sauce atop a toasted potato bun, complemented by a heap of golden pommes frites. Ooh la la. How to book: Reserve via <a href="https://www.opentable.com/aquitaine" target="_blank">OpenTable</a>, order take-out <a href="https://www.aquitaineboston.com/online-ordering/aquitaine/menu" target="_blank">online</a>, or get delivery via <a href="https://www.doordash.com/business/aquitaine-2863/?utm_campaign=2863&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=partner-link&amp;utm_content=red-m" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">DoorDash</a> and <a href="https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/aquitaine-569-tremont-st-boston/339319" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">GrubHub</a>.

Aquitaine Boston

Aquitaine

Formerly crowned Boston Magazine’s “Battle of the Burger” winner, The Blue Ox’s Sin Burger is a beefy no-brainer. Layered with Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, truffle aioli, and Swiss cheese, it’s clear to see why this hamburger lives up to the monumental hype. How to book: Reserve via <a href="https://resy.com/cities/bos/the-blue-ox?date=2021-06-22&amp;seats=2" target="_blank">Resy</a> or order take-out via <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/the-blue-ox/v3" target="_blank">Toast</a>.

The Blue Ox

Ordering a roast beef from Cusser’s Roast Beef &amp; Seafood is totally acceptable—it’s right there in the name, afterall. But the standout burger, showcasing a slice of cheddar cheese, bread and butter pickles, crunchy lettuce, and the restaurant’s famous Comeback sauce, might have you second guessing your impulses. How to book: Reserve via <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/cussers-boston" target="_blank">OpenTable</a> or order take-out and delivery via <a href="https://www.trycaviar.com/store/cusser-s-roast-beef-and-seafood-boston-522608/en-US" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer sponsored">Caviar</a>.

Cusser’s

Cusser’s Roast Beef & Seafood

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Best Burgers in Boston: Good Burger Spots for Delivery & Takeout Now

With indoor and outdoor dining back on your summer bucket list, now’s the time to check out some of the best spots around Boston to grab a no-frills comfort meal that hits the spot every time—we’re talking hamburgers, of course.

Lulu Green

’Twas the end of 2020, and all through the land, 
People were tired of making meals so bland. 
“Why bother cooking at all?” They thought. 
“Far better to feast on dishes pre-bought.”&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
Amen. Put us in the camp of being burnt out on cooking. Also put us in the camp of wanting to support our beloved indie dining spots—those that haven’t begun hibernating for the winter, that is—by supporting them one last time in the Year of Neverending BS. So whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah or attempting to pull together a semi-normal-feeling Christmas, we’ve got you covered with some of the best takeout options available to you this holiday season. And tune back in, because we’ll add to it as more menus unfurl.

’Twas the end of 2020, and all through the land, People were tired of making meals so bland. “Why bother cooking at all?” They thought. “Far better to feast on dishes pre-bought.”&nbsp; &nbsp; Amen. Put us in the camp of being burnt out on cooking. Also put us in the camp of wanting to support our beloved indie dining spots—those that haven’t begun hibernating for the winter, that is—by supporting them one last time in the Year of Neverending BS. So whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah or attempting to pull together a semi-normal-feeling Christmas, we’ve got you covered with some of the best takeout options available to you this holiday season. And tune back in, because we’ll add to it as more menus unfurl.

This South End stalwart isn’t about to let you down now. It’s a menu chock full of classics: caramelized onion and apple tartlet, roasted turkey breast, pomegranate braised lamb shanks, whipped potatoes, brioche dinner rolls. Add on some shrimp cocktail, a charcuterie and cheese plate, and their dark chocolate yule log, and you have a spread that surpasses anything you’d feel like whipping up at home.&nbsp; How to order: $140 for two, $280 for four, $420 for six; order by December 20 for pickup on December 24

You think “Alden &amp; Harlow” and you think “small plates,” but for the holiday they’re going with big, stick-to-your-ribs fare. Think prime rib roast accompanied by mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, roasted squash, mushroom and gorgonzola stuffing, and Parker House rolls—all of it available a la carte or as a full meal package designed to serve three to five people.&nbsp; How to order: $250 for full meal; order <a href="https://alden-harlow.square.site/?location=11eaebc76fe4a8e49beeac1f6bbba82c#5" target="_blank">online</a> or call by December 21 for pickup on December 23

Maybe you’ve already indulged more than you wanted to this season. In that case we have the antidote: a gorgeous, plant-based spread of butternut squash soup, arugula &amp; shaved apple salad, tahini hummus, and an entree of porcini-crusted whole roasted cauliflower accompanied by caramelized onion whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, charred broccoli, and coriander and red chili-roasted carrots. The dessert is both healthful and indulgent: a cinnamon apple turnover with maple caramel sauce, toasted almonds, and vanilla bean ice cream (there’s also pistachio halva).&nbsp; How to order: $120 for two, $230 for four; order ASAP for pickup on December 24

Chef Tony Maws does not want you stressing during an already stressful season. His Hanukkah takeout menu for two is a cornucopia of classics, from latkes to salmon gravlax to chopped liver with traditional accompaniments. Just pay attention, because the menu changes somewhat each night, with a smoked and slow-roasted brisket on Thursday, Moroccan-braised lamb shanks on Friday and duck two ways on Saturday. Us, we have our eyes on the Saturday menu and the carrot cake that wraps up the meal.&nbsp; How to order: $130 for package; order takeout via <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/craigie-on-main-craigie-on-main/v3" target="_blank">Toast</a>

Chef Sarah Wade loves toying with the Hanukkah classics. She’s whipping up an entire menu of latke variances: Cacio e pepe latkes with roasted tomato sauce, latke grilled cheese with tomato bisque, roasted beet dill latkes with green apple sauce, and feta olive latkes with roasted garlic aioli. She’s also keeping it traditional with a limited-time sufganiyot—aka the best-ever jelly donut. How to order: A la carte; order <a href="https://www.stillwaterboston.com/online-ordering/stillwater/menu" target="_blank">online</a>

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Stillwater

It’s not like you need an excuse to order takeout from Sarma. But their Christmas Eve/Christmas Day takeout menu will leave you rethinking all your traditional dishes. Think buttermilk biscuits, hot crab and artichoke dip, short rib stifado, caramelized onion polenta, and chocolate tahini lava cake with halva ice cream. And if you want to add on the eggnog bread on an a la carte basis, why not?&nbsp; How to order: $220 for two people; order via <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/sarma-restaurant-249-pearl-street" target="_blank">Toast</a> for pickup on December 24

Sarma

Sit back, relax, and let Chef Jason Lord whip up the classics in your stead. You’re choosing between bone-in rib roast au jus or sliced ham with bourbon maple mustard glaze, each accompanied by mashed Yukon gold potatoes, roasted winter root vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and haricots verts &amp; roasted shallots with black truffle vinaigrette. And beautifully, almost all of it is also available a la carte.&nbsp; How to order: $165 for four-person meal package; order via <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/season-to-go-2447-mass-ave/v3" target="_blank">Toast</a> by December 18 for pickup on December 23 or 24

Season To Go

Season To Taste

Here’s a little secret about us: growing up, we routinely ate Peking duck on Christmas Eve--and it was fabulous. If you want to duplicate that awesomeness, you might as well go with the Peking duck that Julia Child used to eat. It actually comes in three different courses: the crispy skin with scallion brushes, hoisin sauce, and homemade flour pancakes; shredded duck meat with hand-pulled noodles; and duck soup with tofu and vermicelli. It’s all delicious, but you’re obviously fighting your brethren for the crispy skin.&nbsp; How to order: $70 for Peking duck; order <a href="https://www.beyondmenu.com/39494/boston/china-king-boston-02111.aspx?utm_source=satellite&amp;utm_medium=menu_btn_order&amp;pk_vid=49953c20af7fc59f16075382753f417d" target="_blank">online</a> by 3:30 pm the day before

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China King

Chef owner DOuglass Williams is going classic, with a twist. His <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlMzplgoQC/" target="_blank">Feast of the Seven Pastas</a> is a play on the Feast of the Seven Fishes, the traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve spread. Here it’s a smorgasbord of seven full pasta dishes--restaurant favorites as well as a few new creations--plus salad, bread, and pizzelle cookies. Add in two bottles of wine and make a true&nbsp; How to order: Order ASAP <a href="https://www.toasttab.com/mida/v3" target="_blank">online</a> for pickup on December 23

MIDA

Mida

If you’re going to indulge, you might as well indulge. The steakhouse’s four-course, family-style holiday meal (available for both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) features either a whole rack of bone-in filet or kona-crusted bone-in prime rib, plus New England clam chowder, salad, sides and dessert. You can also augment the package with additional sides like lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and hoisin-glazed Brussels sprouts. And if you’re looking for gift ideas: the restaurant’s Holiday Grille Boxes include hand-cut steaks ready to grill at home, with the option to throw in some lobster tails as well.&nbsp; How to order: Order <a href="https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/menus?setRestaurant=8047" target="_blank">online</a>

The Capital Grille

You know what? Classic French sounds pretty great right about now. Kick it off with a truffled mushroom tartlet, move onto a beef tenderloin au poivre or maybe duck a l’orange, and finish it up with a pumpkin chiffon pie, stuffing yourself with brie and French dinner rolls along the way.&nbsp; How to order: $140 for two, $280 for four, $420 for six; call 617-424-8577 to order by December 20 for pickup on December 24

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’Twas the end of 2020, and all through the land,People were tired of making meals so bland.“Why bother cooking at all?” They thought.“Far better to feast on dishes pre-bought.”

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