Looking for heart-healthy-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Eataly, Greystone Cafe and J.P. Licks, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry heart-healthy-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best South End restaurants with heart healthy options. Highly rated spots with authentic heart healthy menu items.
South End's Premier Heart Healthy Destinations
Boston’s historic South End is a premier destination for diners who want to enjoy vibrant flavors without compromising on wellness. This curated selection features everything from fresh seafood at Saltie Girl and refined Italian plates at MIDA to wholesome American fare at Greystone Cafe. Whether you are craving a light Thai dish, a lean cut from a local steakhouse, or authentic Japanese flavors, these neighborhood favorites offer a diverse range of heart-healthy options to suit every palate.
30 restaurants in Best South End Restaurants with Heart Healthy Options | Top Rated
- Eataly · rated 4/5: 17 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Greystone Cafe · rated 4/5: 11 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- J.P. Licks · rated 3/5: 10 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yamato II: 40 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Salty Pig: 15 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Banyan: 13 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Typhoon Asian Bistro: 12 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- MIDA: 8 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Berkeley Perk Cafe: 8 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dirty Water Dough Co.: 8 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Serafina: 8 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bar Mezzana: 8 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Coppa: 7 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Finagle A Bagel: 7 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Porto: 7 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fogo de Chão: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- SRV: 5 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Picco: 5 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bootleg Special: 5 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Tasty Burger: 5 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- GKC: 4 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jaho Coffee & Tea: 4 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Earls: 4 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar: 4 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Saltie Girl: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Thornton's Restaurant: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Clery's: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lolita: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- La Voile: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- OAK Long Bar + Kitchen: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
















