Hot Tables in Boston: The Oak Room at the Fairmont Copley Plaza

Named "Best Steakhouse" by Boston Magazine, the Oak Room is also beloved by Zagat, which notes that diners "indulge in the finer things' – like 'killer Châteaubriand' and 'real martinis', 'high ceilings' and swathes of 'brocade' – at this 'grande dame' " of American restaurants. This is old Boston at its finest: an elegant antique setting with dark wood paneling, mirrored walls, intricate white plasterwork, and Waterford crystal chandeliers. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant dishes up award-winning cuisine, while the adjacent Oak Bar offers a slew of specialty martinis and one of Boston's best raw bars. Reservations are strongly recommended. After enjoying a superb meal, check out the elegant Fairmont Copley Plaza, which recently completed a stunning renovation of its 383 guestrooms and suites.