The Top 50 Restaurants on the South Shore

Chief dude wanted me to post this for Calnan, since he loves the South Shore so MUCH!

The Top 50 Restaurants on the South Shore of Mass

Seafood, Italian, American, and more south of Boston

These are in no certain order. If you're looking for a new great restaurant to try out on the South Shore, this list will give you plenty of ideas. From bars to taverns to Thai to seafood to tapas, this list does not discriminate. If you have a restaurant to add or comment on, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the page!
The South Shore is heavy on Italian food, pizza, seafood, Chinese, and "new American." Chains are included in this list, based on popularity and online reviews.

1. Hola - Flatbreads and tapas in Marshfield Center.
2. Ember - Contemporary American in Marshfield.
3. Scarlet Oak Tavern - Tavern and restaurant in Hingham.
4. Arthur & Pat's - Great breakfasts in Brant Rock, but they serve dinner, too.
5. Christina's - Italian food and amazing desserts in Pembroke.
6. Venus 2 - Bar pizza and oceanfront dining, straight up fried seafood in Brant Rock. (Also try Venus in Whitman - even better). 
7. Atlantica - Limited hours but a stupendous view in Cohasset Harbor.
8. Sushi Joy - Located in Colony Place, off Route 44 in Plymouth. One of Plymouth's best voted restaurants.
9. Alden Park - Seafood, sandwiches, desserts, and more at Colony Place.
10. Strawberry Fair Restaurant - Awesome sandwiches, homemade soups, and specialties at Queen Anne's Corner, Norwell.
11. Mia Regazza - In Abington, named the South Shore's best Italian restaurant by South Shore Living Magazine.
12. Barker Tavern - Dining at its best in Scituate. Consistently high ratings.
13. Tosca's - Excellent, authentic Italian food, homemade breads, and a massive wine selection in Hingham.
14. East Bay Grille - The perfect view of Plymouth Harbor, specializing in seafood and steaks.
15. The Fours - A nice sports bar in Norwell with great club sandwiches.
16. Fox & Hound Wood Grill and Tavern - One of Quincy's most visited bars and taverns.
17. Tuscany Tavern - Located in North Plymouth on 3A, very quaint, but very good Italian dishes.
18. The Milepost Tavern Restaurant - Reasonable prices and a local's favorite in Duxbury.
19. Red Lion Inn - Its own restaurant and tavern on site in Cohasset.
20. Roobar - Located in Cordage Park, North Plymouth. Good seafood and pizza.
21. Rustic Kitchen - New American cuisine in Hingham at Derby Street.
22. Sabor - Upscale Spanish food, seafood, desserts and tapas in downtown Plymouth. 
23. Union Brew House - Great pizza, bar food, and over 100 bottled beers in Weymouth.
24. El Sarape - One of the South Shore's best Mexican restaurants, in the Landing, Braintree.
25. Cancun - Run by a family with roots in San Diego, this is a great Mexican restaurant in Kingston.
26. Persy's - Great breakfasts in several locations, including Plymouth and Kingston.
27. Bella's Italian Restaurant - One of the South Shore's best known Italian restaurants, right off Route 3 in Rockland.
28. Legal Sea Foods - A chain, yes, but it still has some of the best seafood consistently on the South Shore.
29. Beijing House - Touted by many as the South Shore's best Chinese food restaurant.
30. Burtons Grill - Contemporary American cuisine at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham.
31. Summer Shack - A chain of seafood restaurants with one location at Derby Street Shoppes, Hingham.
32. Burgers at Wild Willy's, Wahlburgers, Five Guys, or KKatie's.
33. Blue Eyed Crab Grill and Raw Bar - You'll love this Caribbean influenced seafood on Plymouth waterfront.
34. Patrizia's Italy Trattoria - Authentic Northern Italian cuisine right next to the Blue Eyed Crab.
35. Sea Dog Brew Pub (Hull) - Waterfront dining with a view of the Boston Harbor Islands and city skyline!
36. The Cheesecake Factory - At Braintree's South Shore Plaza, this place is always packed.
37. Johnny Macaroni's - A little further away in E. Bridgewater, this has great sandwiches and reliably good food.
38. Ecco Trattoria - Northern Italian dining on Route 18 in Weymouth.
39. Solstice Restaurant - Fresh ingredients and an eclectic menu make this Kingston's most popular restaurant.
40. Jake's Seafood Restaurant (Hull) - A gigantic menu of seafood to choose from, this is one of Hull's best restaurants to choose from.
41. Satuit Tavern - On many top restaurants lists, this features seafood, pizza, and char-broiled goodness in Scituate.
42. Orta Restaurant - Located on Route 53 in Pembroke (next to the 139 split) this Italian restaurant is a Pembroke favorite.
43. Cafe Strega - Great Yelp reviews for this Plymouth Center Italian restaurant.
44. Mama Mia's (Carver) - While all locations are good, this one seems to be better. 
45. Bertucci's - Locations in Plymouth, Braintree, and Hingham. The Plymouth location is the quietest.
46. New Tokyo Japanese Restaurant - Hibachi and Japanese food off of Long Pond Road, Plymouth.
47. Siam Cuisine - There aren't many Thai restaurants on the South Shore, so if you're going to give one a try, this could be it! Great reviews.
48. Haddad's Ocean Cafe - Located in Brant Rock, an impressive new building overlooking the coast with fresh seafood.
49. Tennessee's Real BBQ - One of the few Southern cooking restaurants. Located in Braintree near Shaws.
50. Square Cafe American Bistro (Hingham) - "Modern American with French Asian influence" cuisine in Hingham Square.