Guides to Dining Near the BCEC & the Hynes

In 2016, Boston ranked fourth on the list of “The 26 Hottest Food Cities of 2016” by Zagat. Boston’s homegrown talent, nationally recognized chefs, and plethora of James Beard award winners and semifinalists make it a top tier culinary city.

Although our convention centers (and The Lawn On D) offer plenty of diverse dining options themselves, event attendees often like to explore the local area and sample some of the acclaimed Boston restaurants. From fast casual to fine dining, and everything in between Boston has options for every discerning palate.

In addition to the variety of options for attendees, planners and exhibitors also have a range of diverse selections for hosting private dinners and receptions.

The Hynes connects to two shopping malls providing a large variety of dining options, all without having venture outdoors. Moreover, due to its location in the busy Back Bay neighborhood in downtown Boston, there are dozens of nearby options on Boylston and Newbury Streets.

Some notable or new dining establishments:

• Anna’s Taqueria, $, Prudential Center
• California Pizza Kitchen, $$, Prudential Center
• The Capital Grille, $$$$, Hynes
• earls Kitchen + Bar, $$, Prudential Center
• Eataly, $$, Prudential Center

Food counters and restaurants within include: Cannoli Cart, Gastronomia, I Panini E Le Ciabatte, Il Gelato, Il Pesce, La Insalate, La Panetteria, La Pasticceria e Venchi, La Piazza, La Pizza Vera Napoletana & La Pasta, Pastella: Creperia Italiana, Rosticceria, Terra

• Legal Sea Foods, $$, Copley Place
• Sweetgreen, $$, Prudential Center
• Top of the Hub Restaurant and Lounge, $$$, Prudential Center
• Towne Stove and Spirits, $$$, Hynes

The BCEC is in the growing South Boston Waterfront District - whose skyline is dotted with cranes due to significant ongoing construction. This redevelopment includes many new restaurants and fast casual eateries, perfect for the convention goer. In fact, new eateries are opening so often that our dining guides are continuously being updated!

Some notable or new dining establishments:

• Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca, $$, 11 Fan Pier Boulevard
• Coppersmith, $$, 40 West 3rd Street
• Flour Bakery & Café, $$, 12 Farnsworth Street
• Legal Harborside, $$$, 270 Northern Avenue
• Ocean Prime, $$$, 140 Seaport Boulevard
• Salvatore’s, $$, 225 Northern Avenue
• Sweetgreen, $$, 372 Congress Street
• Temazcal, $$$, 250 Northern Avenue
• Yankee Lobster Fish Market & Restaurant, $$, 300 Northern Avenue

Discover the diverse selection of restaurants available in Boston by viewing our neighborhood Dining Guides for local favorites, and by checking out the Restaurant section of our Interactive Map for restaurants to host private events.