Boston, MA

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Bootleg Special

Bootleg Special, the latest newcomer to the mecca of restaurants in Boston’s South End, makes you feel like you’ve stepped out of Boston and into New Orleans. Described as an “urban take on a classic underground Creole hangout,” this Tremont Street restaurant serves up shareable dishes like seafood boils, po boys, and everyone’s favorite NOLA dessert, beignets! The walls of Bootleg Special are covered in street art, the ceilings are adorned with countless chandeliers and there is live greenery throughout. I especially love the iron clad balcony, reminiscent of what you’d find on Bourbon Street, that was created above the bar.

Cambridge, MA

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Glass House

You won't be struggling to find sunlight at Kendall Square's Glass House either. This restaurant, which has been recognized by interior design magazines and associations, is an impressively designed glass building with a central bar, tile floors, and an eye-catching green booth that wraps around two sides of the dining area. Its menu is complete with a raw bar and some American and international-inspired dishes like roasted chicken ramen, Thai beef salad, fish tacos and more.

Boston, MA

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Yvonne's

When this restaurant opened in Downtown Crossing in 2015, guests and publications were calling it the most Instagrammable restaurant in the city, and it definitely still ranks as one of the best. Yvonne's library lounge features shelves full of books, hanging portraits and ornate ceilings. By the bar you'll find marble floors, decadent crystal chandeliers, and gold accents. Even the bathroom, complete with an orange velvet couch and a colorful chandelier, is an Instagram-worthy space!

Boston, MA

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Tiger Mama

With Tiger Mama, Celebrity Chef Tiffani Faison brings Southeast Asian cuisine and a tropical, jungle-like decor to Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Ask for the restaurant’s special “tiki drink” menu and don’t bat an eye when ordering one of the $16 but oh-so-Instagrammable cocktails. As you devour stand-out dishes like the papaya salad (has the perfect amount of spice!) and Singapore street noodles, don’t forget to take notice of Tiger Mama’s other fun decor elements like a bedazzled elephant statue, a wall of greenery (obviously, the perfect backdrop to any photo) and a light-up sign that reads, “Talk Don’t Cook Rice.”

Boston, MA

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Terra at Eataly Boston

is another Back Bay restaurant overflowing with greenery and impressing guests with their space. This restaurant, on the third floor of Eataly Boston, is complete with ceiling windows, beautiful tile floors and hanging plants. It's a great place to go on a cold sunny day in Boston when you want to imagine you're somewhere warmer.

Boston, MA

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Lolita Back Bay

Both of Lolita’s locations (Back Bay and Fort Point) are reminiscent of a sexy underground cave that could be home to a very stylish, goth Vampire…in a good way. With deep wood, low crimson lighting, dramatic metal chandeliers, and stained glass, you instantly feel a little bit cooler when you walk through the doors of this Mexican eatery. Beyond the dramatic decor at Lolita, the restaurant does a great job of offering Instagrammable food elements throughout the dining experience.

Boston, MA

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Nahita Restaurant

Nahita is a space unlike any I've seen in Boston, and so is its menu. They serve Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) style cuisine with Turkish influences. You'll find lots of ceviche, sashimi, tacos and more at this wonderful new spot.

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Boston Burger Co-Boylston

If you haven’t jumped on the #freakshake bandwagon yet, you’re missing out. To remedy your FOMO, make sure to stop by Boston Burger Co. in Sommerville and try a Freak Frappe. There are typically several crazy concoctions to choose from, each one more Insta-worthy than the last! Just imagine how impressed your followers will be that you conquered this mighty milkshake.

Boston, MA

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Citrus & Salt Boston

Citrus & Salt has been a hit since opening at the end of 2017 in the Back Bay. Guests can't get enough of their playful margaritas, colorful soft serve, and of course, their beautiful space. With pink walls, hanging lights, and colorful murals, the space will just make you feel like having fun — whether you've had a few margaritas or not.

Boston, MA

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Tatte Bakery & Cafe

six Boston locations are must-visit spots for bloggers and Instagrammers alike. They have arguably the most Insta-worthy pastries in the city (see the feature image if you don’t believe me), and they also have delicious lunch options and amazingly chic decor. Definitely don’t skip this one.