I see a lot of scattered restaurant reviews in various threads, as well as recommendations for restaurants outside of the city.

I'm hoping this thread can be the start of a consolidated listing of restaurants located in the city of Boston for both tourists and residents alike.

I was torn on whether to break-up the listing by food type or location, however, I think location will be a deciding factor so I chose this option. I'd like to keep this list limited to high quality options (both affordable and high-end) that would make anyone delighted. If the list grows too large, it can make choosing very difficult. Please feel free to PM me any suggestions of recommendations of your own!

*Note: this will be an continuously updated thread
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Back Bay

- Grill 23: Hands down the best steakhouse in the city of Boston. Sometimes refereed to as "G23", this place has some of the best meats in New England. They have a high tech aging room in their kitchen that allows for them to do a standard 21-day aging to a 100-day aging process. This is the place where you often will find corporate businessmen blowing their expense account amongst the dark wooden paneled walls and oriental carpets. One dish that is a must try is the Kobe Cap Steak. ($$$$)

Bay Village

- Erbaluce: One of the best kept secrets in all of Boston. This Italian restaurant has some of the most creative dishes in the city. The chef sources his ingredients from local farmers and his own organic herb garden. One little know fact of this place is that if you go on a slow night (Sunday or Tuesday-Thursday) you can request the Chef's Tasting Menu of 5-7 courses with an added on wine paring for each course...all for about $100/person - this is a GREAT deal, especially when most tasting menus and wine pairing options cost upwards of $200 at any other restaurant. ($$$)

Beacon Hill

Chinatown

- Gourmet Dumpling House: Situated in the crowded streets of Chinatown, this restaurant has a line out the front door starting at 4:30 pm most days. Don't let the decor fool you: this place has the best dumplings outside of China. Make sure to order at least one portion of the "Soup Dumplings", which will be called Mini Juicy Dumplings with Pork on their menu. ($)

Financial District

- Sam LaGrassa's: If you're in town during lunch (11am-3pm), this sandwich haven is a must try. Their slogan as the World's #1 Sandwich is not far fetched. Try the homemade pastrami or New England Clam Chowder. ($)

Fenway/Kenmore Square

- Island Creek Oyster Bar: Places like this give New England seafood the great reputation it has today. From their massive raw bar selection, to their infamous "Fried Oyster Sliders", ICOB is making headlines throughout the city. One of the best parts of the restaurant: the interior decor. Unknown to most, the back wall of the restaurant is lined with cages that are filled with over 100,000 empty oyster shells. ($$$)

North End

- Neptune Oyster: A well established seafood spot located in the heart of the Italian district. They have a great selection of oysters and also offer a hot butter Lobster Roll that is a stand out on the menu. Get there at least 15 minutes before opening as they do not take reservations and the wait can be upwards of two hours on the weekend. ($$$)

South End

- Toro: An authentic Spanish tapas restaurant with a hint of New England flavors. Toro does not take reservations, so line up early, or put your name on the list and grab a glass of wine across the street. Toro serves a plethora of very tasty and reasonably priced tapas. From classic Elote to their take on razor clams, everyone can easily find something they will enjoy on the menu. ($$)

Copley Square

Allston/Brighton

East Boston

- Rino's: There is a good reason that this local joint was featured on the Food Network show, Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The kitchen produces some of the best Italian in the city (don't tell this to anyone in the North End). One of their specialties, Lobster Ravioli, is homemade with so much fresh lobster that the pasta almost bursts open upon contact with a knife. If you aren't a lobster lover, don't worry. Rino's serves up many of the well know classic Italian dishes we all know with a fantastic home cooked flair. ($$)