Myers + Chang

This hip South End gem serves an assortment of Chinese, Taiwanese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes, courtesy of the James Beard Award winning chef-owner Joanne Chang. Menu highlights include fall-off-the-bone tea-smoked spare ribs, braised pork belly buns, and smoked chicken wings with maple, miso, and cashews. The vibrant, intimate spot is great for date night—especially on Mondays and Tuesdays when a "cheap date night" prix fixe meal for two is just $45. The restaurant is also notable for offering nut-free, shellfish-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian menus.