One of my favorite bars in Boston. Visited for the first time with my husband and we made…read morereservations in advance. There is no bar seating only couches and bathroom is downstairs. Ambiance is very chill and great music. Our server was Lou and she was great. Idk what people are talking about in other reviews but she was great. She gave us recommendations on drinks and food and our service was on point. We tried 4 drinks and for the hummus ans everything was delicious. We will be back!

Interesting ambiance, though it's really hard to visit as a single person, since everything is set…read moreup in little clusters of couches, and there's no bar seating. Cocktail menu is ambitious but doesn't deliver on the ingredients and vision promised in the description, and certainly not for the price.

As per usual 10/10 Greeted in door way…read more Clean well stocked bathrooms Welcoming to everyone 80s 90s 2000s knowledgeable stylish Mushroom app and burger were nice treats to add to the awesome studio ghibli themed menu from the BB guide so clever top notch cocktails Cocktails Drinks Music and kikis delivery service on the projector good vibes

There will always be a LONG line unless you are here before they open. Be prepared to wait an hour…read moreplus to get seats. The drinks are one of a kind and they switch up the menu every month. It was Studio Ghibli themed when we went. Drinks are 10/10 and the vibes are immaculate. Would recommend if there is no wait or if you're willing to line up.

The Irving is one of my go-to spots for after-work drinks. The vibe is perfect for unwinding, and…read moreit's a place I find myself coming back to often. If I make it in time before the late-night menu starts, I have to order the foie gras -- it's my favorite item on the menu and it's SO good. Rich, perfectly prepared, and always hits the spot. When I come later and the late-night menu is on, I go straight for the cheeseburger. Simple, classic, and exactly what you want with a drink. Service can be a little slow at times, so I've learned to either order right away or grab a seat at the bar, which makes the experience much smoother. Overall, definitely a staple for me -- great for drinks, great bites, and a solid after-work hang

Amazing lobby bar at the famous Lenox Hotel in Boston's Copley and Prudential area. They serve the…read moresimilar appetizer and dishes as Willow and Ivy which is the restaurant next door so go there if you can't get into Willow and Ivy. First come first serve seating and our waitress was on it! Love the holiday decor and it is cozy but can get loud like any hotel lounge bar.

Salty Girl absolutely lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with ample…read moreoutdoor seating and a great bar area that makes it a fun spot whether you're grabbing a meal or meeting friends for drinks. I started with the grapefruit cocktail, followed by the hamachi crudo and the lobster roll. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The hamachi crudo was especially impressive, and the lobster roll was everything you'd hope for when dining in Boston. The service was excellent, the food was outstanding, and the overall experience exceeded expectations. Salty Girl definitely deserves its high ratings, and I'll be back the next time I'm in town.

Well, where to start. This was our second time there, same time of the year, second year…read more We made reservations as soon as we could because our last visit was almost perfection. This year we visited right after a RedSox game and it had poured the entire day. We were cold and wet so they escorted us to the back bar. I hope we didn't offend anyone by not being in fancy clothes. Anyways, we were sat at the bar, about five minutes later, we were acknowledged and menus placed in front of us. Took another 10 minutes to get water and a drink order to get us started. Short time after that, we got to out in our food order and we are glad we did because right about that time our bartender's friend walked in and all of a sudden all the attention went to him. Our clam chowder arrived and it was complete perfection, silky smooth was with a delicate fried clam as an extra treat. It was sooo good. I wish I would have stopped there, instead we also ordered cheeseburgers. The fries were underwhelming and limp, the cheeseburger was a disaster. I'm sorry, I wish I could say anything but that but it just didn't work. The burger patty itself was made out of a meat blend, it felt more like nerves, ligaments and other weird meat elements and to make matters worse, wasn't cooked good, was not allowed to rest instead leaking its fluids all over the bottom bun and severely underseasoned if seasoned at all. I took one bite and couldn't even swallow it. The "fried lobster" on top was chewy and honestly just bad. What a terrible thing to do to a lobster. The cocktail was good, after all it's their $30 martini with a caviar garnish. The bartender made sure his buddy was taken care of, the rest of us at the bar had slow service. It is what it is and I guess next year when we visit we won't be coming back. Oh, the tiramisu was tasty too, instagramable for sure!

Chef Valentine Howell's current residency at Wink & Nod is outstanding and worth the visit. All of…read morethe food we had was delicious and bursting with flavor. The griyot was nice and crispy, and the pikliz added just the right amount of spice and brightness. The djon djon fried rice had a lot of textural components to it that made it interesting. The fish was my favorite of the night, perfectly cooked and the broth it was sitting it was very flavorful. The dark, swanky vibes were spot-on - the chairs were super cushioned, the service was fast and attentive, and the drinks! What a great cocktail program, the base of Wink & Nod's excellence. Will definitely be back again for another date night!

There is an Afro Caribbean pop Up shop at Wink & Nod by…read moreblack cat eatery, Chef Valentine. The food was so good. We really enjoyed the oxtail ragu, cabbage and diri djon djon (black Haitian rice. Jesse was our waiter and he mixed great cocktails for us. This speakeasy is beautiful inside. I will be back!

I am over the MOON with Moon Bar!…read more If I could live here I would! :) Another excellent experience here and it just happened to be restaurant week. We also spent an hour at the King Tut exhibit across the street! This restaurant/bar always seems packed. And, with reservations for 645pm (highly recommend) the bar was quite busy. The buzz from this high-end cocktail bar is exactly what you want on a Friday evening; From girlfriends sipping their wine to couples laughing and swirling their cocktails, Moon Bar is for the classy and sexy. Abby our server is excellent! A mixologist who knows all the cocktails and can recommend based on your preference. I tried one of their new cocktails with bourbon and did not care for it. Abby made me my mezcal drink that I have ordered before...its the 305 cowboy, an extremely popular drink. A must try for sure! Note: Some bartenders make you feel guilty for saying something about a drink you ordered and did not like. But, here at Moon Bar, Abby was so gracious to make me something that I will enjoy. Hats off to her:) Food: Since it was restaurant week we just shared everything. For starters we ordered the Tuna Tartare that was excellent. Then, we had Piri-Piri Chicken Thighs that were also good but quite spicy. For dessert, we shared the Caribbean Tiramisu, which was great. It was a tough choice between this and the Guava Cheesecake. We were so full that we ended up bringing home leftovers. Oh, I also forgot to mention we always order their Curry Fries - a must try when coming here Trust Me. My husband doesn't love curry but he loves these fries and you will too. #friesaretodiefor Moon Bar, thanks for being amazing in every way. Thanks for your splendid service, crafty cocktails, delicious wine (try the Pinot Noir from Germany), and your amazing food ---Love those Curry Fries! "Alexa, make reservations for 2 at Moon Bar for tonight." Cheers~

What an amazing time we had a moon bar! The ambience was perfect for a girls night out and great…read morewall art. All the drinks we got were delicious which I feel like is rare for a bar. The great palm and golden colada were my favorite. They were both sweet with a tangy aftertaste. The roasted cauliflower was very flavorful. It was heavy on the sauce which was great and loved the crunch of the cashews. The tandoori chicken was my favorite. It was very juicy and tender chicken marinated well. The curly fires had a great masala seasoning. The yogurt based was my favorite to dip into. The staff were excellent with frequent check in and quick service. Overall, I highly recommend this place.

Excellent views and ambience. Friendly professional staff, and very nice menu. Great drinks…read more Conversations with other patrons is very knowledgeable and enjoyable. Everything is done "top notch ". Whether you are a traveler or a local, it can be either a special night out, or a regular place to frequent. Extra munchies are an added plus. Everything is slightly higher priced, but sometimes, you get what you pay for. I have been coming here for decades...since the old Ritz Carlton days, and still appreciate the revolution of this lovely spot.

We visited on January 11th, a few weeks prior to my wedding. This was a day I had planned for…read moremonths with my daughter and future stepdaughter, an important and meaningful occasion, and the experience fell significantly below expectations. In advance, I stopped into the hotel to confirm that a gluten-free guest could be accommodated and was assured this would be handled. In reality, the accommodation was inadequate and, at times, unacceptable. While the rest of us were served scones, my stepdaughter was given cut fruit in their place, and told that was all they had to accommodate.The dessert course consisted of what appeared to be basic gluten-free cookies, misrepresented as something more gourmet - egg nog cookies??? This lack of preparation was both disappointing, upsetting and avoidable. The broader experience was equally concerning. We were subjected to an unsolicited and uncomfortable "lesson" on tea service, which detracted from what should have been a relaxed and celebratory occasion. While trying to enjoy the time with the girls, being a lifelong tea drinker and someone who has been to many times at your establishment and its various incarnations, this is something I have never experienced. The food quality was poor (scones were clearly reheated and stuck to the cloth napkin they were wrapped in), and there were notable service lapses, including being served water in a visibly shattered glass. Additionally, when hot water was added to refresh the tea, my stepdaughter's pot curdled and had to be replaced. It was especially disappointing, as I mentioned that I had stopped in and spoken with the concierge, and was assured, as they had called the kitchen while I stood there that they readily accommodated gluten-free. There are numerous places in the city that could have done this, and if you had just told me that you could not do so, I would have booked us elsewhere. I chose not to raise the multiple issues in the moment so as not to disrupt what was meant to be a special day for the girls and me. However, the total cost exceeded $500, and the experience did not come close to justifying that price point! Do not recommend.

Amazing food and such a beautiful atmosphere. The service was friendly, fast, and made the whole…read moreexperience even better. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Boston and I'll be coming back again soon!

Came here with my husband for a date night before the marathon. Reservations are much needed so I…read morewouldnt bet on walking in. Mattie - I hope I got his name right. Was the host and was very nice! He made a window seat happen for us and I really appreciated it. The service was great, quick and everyone was really nice. We started with the carpaccio which was delicious and we both got pasta dishes. The portions are perfect - just enough food. The souffle dessert was outstanding. Highly recommend this spot!

Drinks were incredible and the bartender, Paul, was so friendly and made it a great experience! The…read moreview is unmatched and the ambiance is fun and inviting!

Accessible only through View Boston, Stratus is pricey, but you are paying for the ambiance. It's…read more$37 to enter and wander the deck (outdoor and indoor) and the bar is one of the stops along the way. My friend and I visited for the holiday pop-up and found the decor cute, but it was definitely quite full starting around 5pm on a Friday. We went around sunset (very early 4pm unfortunately) and easily got seats. We got to see the city both in daylight and at night which was nice. I liked the candy cane forest ($18 with tax) which was quite light and refreshing like mint ice cream. My friend got the fireside cran-beary cocktail ($18 as well) which tasted like cough syrup which she didn't mind, but I would not get that one for myself personally. Service was fine, although they had to remake my drink because there was some metallic/shiny appearing piece in my drink. Overall, it was a nice one time experience to soak in the views, but the drinks were hit or miss and the journey was much too pricey for my liking.

Man I love this place…read more Reservations are a must and it is a little tricky to find. Look for the fox on the outside door and go downstairs. We sat at the bar and Ada was our bartender. She was great! Really enjoyed talking with her and she had great drinks recommendations. The food was delicious and very unique which was refreshing. Its a 2 hour experience with 4 drinks, 3 food courses and a dessert. You definitely wont be hungry after. Highly recommend for a date night.

Our server Kayla was absolutely fantastic. We had a lot of fun & the ambiance was so lovely…read more That said, I was expecting more of a cocktail & food course pairing experience. This was not that. The different drinks & food courses had no correlation with eachother and each one was a wildly different flavor profile. It was still a lovely experience, but too many flavors being thrown at us at once it almost made me sick. If they could fine tune that, that would be amazing.