"Of the many contenders, Mooncusser in Back Bay wowed me the most over several dinners. When I reviewed it in 2017 for The Improper Bostonian (RIP), I liked it, but new chef Carl Dooley has upped its game considerably with a stunning prix-fixe menu. At $98, it’s the best luxury fine-dining deal in Boston: four courses plus two or three amuse-bouches, pretty white-tablecloth atmosphere, excellent service and a nice-priced wine list. And you can pre-game with a craft cocktail by the wildly inventive Todd Maul at his LTD Bar residency at Cusser’s downstairs." - Erika Adams