Owner Daryl Settles serves a lightened version of American soul food—cornbread, collard greens, ribs, chicken, barbecue, and fried corn—with a healthy side of live jazz, often played by students from nearby Berklee College of Music. The Sunday jazz brunch is an institution in the South End. Don’t let the cuisine fool you into dressing down—Bob the Chef’s is a stylish joint.

Bob the Chef's Information:

• American menu. Dinner, brunch. Closed holidays. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended.