Local 149

If everything you know about Southie you learned from Ben Affleck movies, you need to take a trip down to Local 149. While South Boston has—deservedly—garnered a reputation as a tough and rugged neighborhood, recent gentrification has spurred an influx of young professionals and, with them, more upscale American restaurants like Local 149. In addition to a fine beer list—sporting 24 draft lines—Local 149 has some of the best casual food (chicken and waffles are a must) in the southern end of the city.