1. Pabu Izakaya
Chef Michael Mina has opened the second location of his Pabu Izakaya at the Millennium Tower Boston with Chef Ken Tominaga and Mina Group. The 7,700-square-foot Japanese restaurant, located on the hotel’s second floor, opened in November and seats 171 guests. A 250-square-foot private dining room overlooks Downtown Crossing and seats 20 or holds 30 for cocktails. There's also a 12-seat sushi bar. Traditional and seasonal tasting menus composed of seven or nine courses are available for customization.