Massachusetts gets plenty of attention for lobster rolls and clam chowder, but there is another side to eating here that locals quietly protect. Across the state you will find restaurants where a hand-cut steak is the whole point.
What makes these places special is that they do not try too hard. No dress code drama, no confusing menus.
Just good beef, hot plates, friendly servers, and sides that actually fill you up. Many of them come with two sides included, which is a nice surprise when you are traveling on a budget…