Best New American Restaurants in Massachusetts

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Honouring the top spots in Massachusetts.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Massachusetts, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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81.6

Orleans Massachusetts

Rock Harbor Grill

For a relaxed meal, Rock Harbor Grill is a place to keep in mind.

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81.3

Burlington Massachusetts

Yard House

For your next night out, Yard House is one table worth exploring.

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81.0

Salem Massachusetts

Ledger Restaurant

For dinner with friends, Ledger Restaurant is one table worth exploring.

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Top Places in Massachusetts

Rock Harbor Grill

Orleans, Massachusetts

81.6

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Yard House

Burlington, Massachusetts

81.3

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Ledger Restaurant

Salem, Massachusetts

81.0

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Yard House

Lynnfield, Massachusetts

80.9

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Seasons 52

Newton, Massachusetts

80.8

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Seasons 52

Burlington, Massachusetts

80.6

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Yard House

Boston, Massachusetts

80.3

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Urban Hearth

Cambridge, Massachusetts

80.1

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Saltbox Kitchen

West Concord, Massachusetts

79.8

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#10

Yard House

Dedham, Massachusetts

79.7

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#11

Chill Kitchen and Bar

Marlborough, Massachusetts

79.4

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#12

Forage

Cambridge, Massachusetts

79.2

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#13

The Abbey

Cambridge, Massachusetts

79.2

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#14

Prairie Fire

Brookline, Massachusetts

79.0

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#15

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown

Boston, Massachusetts

79.0

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#16

The Mews Restaurant & Cafe

Provincetown, Massachusetts

78.7

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#17

Local 149

Boston, Massachusetts

78.2

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#18

Pammy's

Cambridge, Massachusetts

78.1

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#19

District 118 Kitchen & Bar

Newton, Massachusetts

78.0

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#20

Oran Mor

Nantucket, Massachusetts

77.9

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#21

Woods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport

Boston, Massachusetts

77.8

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#22

The Gill Tavern

Gill, Massachusetts

77.5

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#23

Joe's Original

Smith Mills, Massachusetts

76.5

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#24

PUBLIC eat+drink

North Adams, Massachusetts

76.3

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#25

Ross' Grill

Provincetown, Massachusetts

76.3

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Best New American Restaurants in Massachusetts

Rock Harbor Grill

Yard House

Ledger Restaurant

Top Places in Massachusetts

Rock Harbor Grill

Yard House

Ledger Restaurant

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Yard House

Seasons 52

Seasons 52

Yard House

Urban Hearth

Saltbox Kitchen

Yard House

Chill Kitchen and Bar

Forage

The Abbey

Prairie Fire

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown

The Mews Restaurant & Cafe

Local 149

Pammy's

District 118 Kitchen & Bar

Oran Mor

Woods Hill Pier 4 - Seaport

The Gill Tavern

Joe's Original

PUBLIC eat+drink

Ross' Grill

Prairie Fire

Mission Beach House Bar & Grill - Revere

Local 149