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Get These Trending Boston Restaurants & Bars On Your Radar

BOSTON (Hoodline) - Want the intel on Boston's buzziest local spots? We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to deduce which restaurants have been getting a notable uptick in attention this fall.

Bootleg Special

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Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about South End's Bootleg Special, the Cajun/Creole spot is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.

While businesses categorized as "seafood" on Yelp increased their review counts by a median of 2.2 percent over the past month, Bootleg Special bagged a 10.6 percent increase in reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a healthy four-star rating.

Open since February at 400 Tremont St. (between Arlington and Appleton streets), Bootleg Special offers Cajun seafood boils and classic Southern comfort food in a hip atmosphere with a New Orleans feel.

City Tap House

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South Boston's City Tap House is also making waves. Established in 2016 at 10 Boston Wharf Road in South Boston, the popular beer bar and New American spot has seen a 6.7 percent bump in reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 2.1 percent for all businesses tagged "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp.

City Tap House offers a weekend brunch menu of egg dishes, sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas and more, plus Bloody Marys and mimosas. Over the past month, it's maintained a superior four-star rating among Yelpers.

Tiki Rock

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Next, downtown's Tiki Rock is currently on the upswing in the cocktail bar category on Yelp.

While businesses categorized as "cocktail bars" on Yelp increased review counts by a median of 2.1 percent over the past month, this tiki bar increased its count by 8.1 percent — and kept its rating consistent at 3.5 stars.

Open for business since January at 2 Broad St., it offers classic and proprietary tiki cocktails made with fresh juices, homemade syrups and eccentric garnishes.

Lolita Cocina & Tequila Fort Point

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Finally, this bar and Mexican spot is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "bars" on Yelp.

Citywide, bars saw review counts increase by a median of 2 percent over the past month, but Lolita Cocina & Tequila Fort Point saw a 7.8 percent increase, maintaining a superior four-star rating throughout.

Located at 253 Summer St., Lolita Cocina & Tequila Fort Point offers specialty margaritas, sangria, wine and Mexican beer, plus a food menu of Mexican classics and modern interpretations.

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