Let's cut to the chase: Would you pay this much at a restaurant with a view of a brick wall or a street corner? No. Is it worth it? If you're out to make a statement, absolutely. The beautiful 33rd-floor dining room has glass walls facing a panorama of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the harbor, and the airport. The terraced seating ensures that every table in the romantic, candlelit room has a view.

The seasonal menu incorporates traditional and contemporary options. You might start with lobster bisque, shrimp cocktail, or beef carpaccio. Entrees include the usual meat, chicken, and seafood, often with a twist. Yellow- and red-pepper emulsions accent salmon steak over ginger basmati rice; for more traditional palates, Long Island duck breast with cranberry-orange sauce comes with parsnip purée. There's always at least one vegetarian entree. Many people come just for sweets, drinks, and dancing in the lounge, so desserts are wonderful, with an emphasis on chocolate.