P*rnstar martini is worth the visit in itself. Friendly staff, good vibes, and delicious food. read more

Cunard Tavern - Pornstar martini - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My husband and I live in the neighborhood and have visited Cunard many times over the last many years- I've never felt inclined to leave a review until today. We went to grab a drink on the rooftop and it was closed (it was a weekend in August at 2pm) we decided to grab a drink at the bar anyway. We then spent our entire time at the bar listening to the bartender talk poorly about all the other bars in the neighborhood- it was super disappointing and disrespectful. The East Boston bar scene is small and it was upsetting to hear another bartender speaking so poorly about other bars in the area. read more

I really enjoyed this place for brunch. My friends and I were seated at the bar and god full service. I got the lemon ricotta pancakes and duck confit fried rice. My favorite dish was the duck confit and will be returning to try out more of the brunch items. read more

Cunard Tavern - Duck confit fried rice - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Love this place. The Mortadella Bun is a must try! The chicken parm is no joke either read more

Cunard Tavern - Chicken Parm - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I went here for the newly redecorated rooftop bar "The Layover". I loved the decor and the branding! It was all very cute. The view was so nice and I loved how many rail-side tables they squeezed in there. I tried two drinks, the tipsy flamingo and the harbor fog. Unfortunately they just didn't taste great. The harbor fog was so acidic and actually made me feel a bit unwell later. This place is so cute and has so much potential if they tweak the drink recipes! read more

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Amazing, best chicken and waffles and chicken sandwich in Boston. In the summer they have tiki bar rooftop, so much fun!

Small modern bar / restaurant with pub grub. Had fried chicken wings with honey garlic sauce and a side of Brussels sprouts. The wings were 4 out of 10, a little flabby and not much flavor to the sauce (and needed carrots or celery on the side). The Brussels Sprouts were boiled then barely fried and too sulfery and boring. (The kind of Brussels that are why people don't like Brussels don't like them.) Service was OK - a refill without asking would have been nice. The place is kind of plain other than a big LED neon sign spelling out "Cunard" (props for being rainbow colors for pride - not sure if it's intentional but a nice touch.) Bathrooms are shared with the building and up a flight of stairs and down a hall, and not well marked in either direction. (Pet peeve is restaurants should have their own bathrooms in the restaurant.) Food wasn't bad, it just was not good either and I see no reason to come back. read more

We were looking for a happy hour spot in Boston after realizing Tall Ship was going to be too crowded. A friend recommended Cunards nearby and the rooftop bar definitely appealed to us. When we arrived, we were able to find some barstools on the rooftop and oh my goodness, the view was incredible!! We were able to see the harbor and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. We ordered a couple draft beers (they were honestly kind of small and pricey and didn't have a ton of choice so wouldn't recommend). We also ordered some snacks as well including the mixed fries and hummus trio. The fries were so good (I loved having both the sweet potato and regular fries) and the hummus was the star of the show!! We loved the pita and the different flavors of hummus were so delicious. Overall, Cunards was a solid happy hour spot! read more

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We were wandering around and were going to try Tall Ship but the line was massive so we ended up at Cunard's! We were able to get some seating on the rooftop which was great and it was not super crowded. The staff was all really nice and helpful. We were going just for light apps so we got some beers and oysters. The beers in my opinion were overpriced. It was $9 for a simple draft and that just didn't sit right considering how well priced everything else was. Either way, the oysters were also delicious! We also decided to try the hummus trio and the mixed fries and oh my god they were great. Each of the hummus choices were delicious and savory and the fries were great also. Overall, a really good experience on the rooftop and I bet for a regular meal it also super fun! read more

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Cool bar staff, very laid back and friendly atmosphere. Good food and drinks. Menus change out for variety. Nice little spot in Eastie.

A great gastropub in East Boston. It's a nice interior and they do have a rooftop. I started with a Big day (or something like that, it was vodka pomegranate and lemon and was legit sooo good. I also got the tuna tartare which was the star of the show because the rice was sweet which made it stand out from others I have had. The Hoisin ribs were good just maybe a touch salty. We followed it with a salmon, shrimp and birria taco and the shrimp was my personal fav. Finished with the chocolate churros and they were awesome. The chef was kind and so was our server. Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Good food, drinks, reasonably priced, great vibe. I keep returning and it never disappoints.

Went in this week - they have a new chef and a new menu. I feel like they cut a lot of items. My favorite thing was the tacos and now they only have one option. I tried the Scallion pancake pizza - vodka sauce, burrata, and basil. It was like they just dumped vodka sauce onto the bread and that was it. Really disappointed. read more

Cunard Tavern - Scallion pancake pizza - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very limited menu, which wouldn't be an issue if the available choices are good. Unfortunately, the food is simply not good. The only recommendation our waitress could give was the Caesar salad. Everything is flavorless, lazy, and far more expensive than it's worth. Service is subpar, even though we were one of the only people there. The only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is because it's a good location and was clean. read more

I am backdating my review to Valentine's Day (posting May because I forgot) - I previously left a not so positive review and I went back to Cunard after they redid their menu, new chef, all that jazz and I must say - for a busy holiday night, the service was great! The food was delicious, the ambiance is always good except the tables are right on top of one another and when it's a holiday and that busy... you are practically on the lap of the party next to you... Overall, a redeeming experience! The rice was amazing, the scallion pancake was delicious! Hopefully they can keep it up! The downside - the chicken parm was quite literally just a medium sized piece of chicken and when we realized this - with how busy the restaurant was, it was too late to order more (between how busy the kitchen was and how busy our server was to flag her down - not her fault!!) and unfortunately... some of us went home hungry, but what they did eat did taste good at least! read more

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Love this neighborhood restaurant / bar & late night lounge... after 9pm bartender always puts some great music on! At brunch this week - we had Speciality cocktails & made to order mocktails - ginger beer pomegranate martinis & a hot toddy The short rib quesadilla was so flavorful, mixed fries are always awesome (potato & sweet potato) & garlic spinach read more

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Meh... This used to be my go-to neighborhood pub. Went last night, for the first time since December. The menu is quite different, and NOT in a good way. Street tacos are gone, buffalo wings are gone, lots of pub standards are gone. The menu now has 5/6 entrees on it...one of which is a head of cauliflower, which I do not consider an entree. There is only 1 dessert. We tried to order Swordfish. It was sold out. We ordered 2 steaks, only to be told they had 1 steak left. The grilled cheese was sold out (how does a restaurant run out of bread and cheese?) We ordered a beer...keg was dry. The service was good. In fact I felt bad that our server had to keep coming back to our table with bad news of unavailable items. She handled it gracefully. But, how can a restaurant, with a small menu, run out of SO many items? The food we got was fine...somewhat under seasoned, but edible. East Boston is starting to get more neighborhood eateries. So, Cunard has competition. It is a shame, but I fear Cunard will not be around much longer. read more

Stopped in with my wife Saturday morning for brunch. We started with the bacon wrapped dates which were amazing. My wife got a salad which she really liked. I got a breakfast sandwich. Sausage and cheese on a croissant with the cheesy hashbrowns. When someone offers cheesy hashbrowns... you have to get them. Very disappointed, no flavor, totally lacked any seasoning. Any salt and pepper would have made it amazing. I ordered my sandwich with American and it came with Swiss. I will say the croissant was buttery and delicious lots of sausage just not the right cheese. We sat outside and it was hot. The server never came back to check on the food. ( I would have asked for salt & pepper). Being hot and sunny I never got a refill of my water. We left... might be back, has potential but execution was poor on our visit. read more

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Pros: - Service was great! They were able to accommodate my special requests. - Atmosphere is super cute. Cons: - Food was very mediocre and bland. My partner ordered the chicken & waffles; chicken was crispy but dry/bland. We both agreed the waffle was perfect texture but also pretty bland (no vanilla/cinnamon or anything). The hash browns were unseasoned (not even salt or pepper). - Price was kind of high ($50ish bucks for food we weren't really satisfied with) Unfortunately we won't be coming again. read more

Newly opened, rooftop view, sensational tropical drinks featuring lots of rum. Sample Menu "Sample Menu from website: Pita & Hummus Platter.....................$2.75 Cheese & Charcutterie Board..................$4 Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates..................$4 Cider-Glazed Wings or Traditional Hot Wings..$4 Cuban Spring Rolls........................$3.25 Roasted Beet Arancini........................$4 Grilled Eggplant Crostini.................$4.50 Blackberry & Grilled Asparagus Salad.........$4 Kalprese Salad...............................$4 Tomato & Mozzarella Salad....................$4 Tacos (shrimp, fish, carnitas).............$4.50 Pork Belly Sliders...........................$6 Cauliflower Po Boy Sliders....................$5 Bacon & Apple Slaw Burger Sliders............$6 Hot Chicken Sliders..........................$5 Maple Mustard Lamb Lollipops.................$7 Beer Battered Chicken & Waffles...............$5" read more

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I went to Cunard Tavern with a group of 40 unannounced on a Saturday & we had a fabulous time! The food was great & the bartender made sure we were all happy read more

Cunard Tavern - Fabulous burger & fries! Highly recommended - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been here a couple times and I think the substandard ratings come down to this: it depends what you order. Certain menu items miss the mark: the brunch cheesy hash browns are neither cheesy nor brown; the ramen on the dinner menu was not the savory bowl of flavor I was hoping for. BUT! Any burger I've gotten, whether breakfast or dinner, has been cooked perfectly to order and seasoned well. The Cuban Spring Rolls are unexpected but delicious, definitely try them! The beer list is ever-changing and always has something interesting and fun to try. The cocktails are also good! I think if you come for more of the American/bar food and apps you're more likely to leave happy. The atmosphere and staff are amazing, no complaints there! In the evenings it gets very loud, just fyi you may need to shout your order to your server! read more

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I live around the corner and I used to love this place and would go once or twice a month. But it's definitely gone downhill over the past few years and I've slowly stopped going. I like the vision of the new menu, but the food is sub-par. Same with the cocktails. The duck drumettes were so incredibly dry. And the corn lacked the flavor you'd expect from street corn. The cocktail with passionfruit juice tasted watered down. It's all just...fine. So even though the menu looks more "interesting", I much prefer whoever was running the kitchen and drinks menu last year. It's such a great location and I want them to succeed. But pleeasssseeeeee do better. read more

Worst service that I have ever had. Didn't even eat food there because the staff was so rude that we left. We hostess, but terrible waitress. read more

A definite destination for a traveler like me. I took a stroll from the Hilton - Logan to check on this newer tavern in a very traditional East Boston neighborhood. I walked in and seated myself at the intimate bar and was greeted by Nicole my amazing bartender/host for the evening. She was quick to pour a nice hazy IPA from Belleflower and a Tullamore Dew back. Next I ordered my food and stuck to the lighter fare. Anthony is the chef here and he takes his food seriously. The traditional pub fair is definitely unique and upscale. I started with the Cuban Spring Rolls with lots of unctuous pork on a bed of stone ground mustard. Afterwords, I migrated to a bowl of Lobster Bisque which was hot and satisfying. Finally I had the chicken wings which had a chili cider glaze and topped with thinly sliced Granny Smiths to break up the heat and provide that crunch found in the usual bland carrots and celery. I'll definitely be back when in Boston. read more

Cunard Tavern - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

New chef destroyed what used to be my go to Friday establishment. Menu looks like a chef trying too hard to be different.

3.5 stars. This was my first time coming here after a friend recommendation. I thought the food was pretty adequate. I ordered the Samuel Cunard Burger medium ($19). This is basically a burger with fried clams on top and tartar sauce (in place of Mayo presumably). I thought it was very good, albeit very heavy. The beef was cooked perfectly as I asked. It was very juicy and the clams were nice and crunchy. A little gimmicky sure, but a good one. French and sweet potato fries came on the side. The French fries were very good, the sweet potato fries were only so-so. My friend ordered the blackberry and asparagus salad ($18) and absolutely loved it. We shared an order of honey cornbread ($3). This was mostly a waste of money, as the cornbread was pretty flavorless and certainly didn't taste like honey. The beer menu is pretty great! The service was really good considering there was only one server for basically all tables. I think I would come back, but likely try something different. read more

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We came here after checking out the tall ship and had a great meal. Abby was our server and could not have been more lovely. We had three different tacos (shrimp, salmon and short rib) and split the watermelon salad. Everything was great. Wish I had taken photos to post. My only comment would be that the watermelon was cut a bit too large so we had to cut it up to eat with the greens and feta it came with. No biggy. read more

After winding up here maybe a dozen times over the past two years, the time has finally come to give Cunard the two star review it sorely deserves. They are lucky enough to be one of the only restaurants proximate to Jeffries Point and the high-rise developments near the water. That puts them well positioned to be a hip gastropub, and there is really no reason it should be more complicated than that. But they have demonstrated consistently irredeemable kitchen work over many visits. The chicken is always dry as the particleboard in their patrons' IKEA furniture. The burger patties are so tasteless that eating one feels like being hit with a PETA psyop. The menu itself is inspired but almost nothing delivers. It's the Netflix original of gastropubs. Insult to injury is the adoption, by a restaurant serving a customer base composed entirely of recent transplants, of the catchphrase "Authentically Eastie." It is time for me, as a man, to stand up and say I've had my limit. I will forsake simple proximity. I will go further. And I will eat better. read more

Service is incredibly good (Sam always makes me smile), but new changes to the brunch menu basically gutted what was a regular part of my Saturday routine. It's okay to add new items, but don't remove the ones that people ordered consistently and regularly. The chicken and waffles I ordered today (since the Orleans Sandwich was banished) were mediocre at best and overpriced based on quality and portion size. Without the Orleans Sandwich, Brunch Burrito, or prior version omelette there are just better brunch options at more reasonable prices. read more

Checked this place out while staying close to the airport. Local beer selection was varied & had great options for all tastes. It ordered the fish & chips. The fresh cut fries, fresh cod, & home made tartar sauce were exactly what I wanted. Bar tender was friendly & appropriately attentive. Will definitely check back in here on my next trip to Boston read more

So if you're flying out of Logan at some ridiculously early hour and don't want to eat in the hotel - Cunards Tavern is a nice sit down meal with good beer and drinks and not too crowded. Yelp initially sent me to "The Quiet few" but it was standing room only. So they directed me here and I am glad they did! Scallops were tender and the touch of bacon and sweetness was a nice touch! The burger was actually rare as I requested! Great quality grind. Ok now the cons. Seating arrangements need a little attention- single seating next to elevated bar seating was mildly annoying so the bar seat next to me spent the entire hour bitching about her boyfriend right in my left ear- pretty certain I have lost some hearing. Could have done without the annoying rap music blaring a bit too loud. Be warned it is still Boston so parking is the usual nightmare! read more

Cunard Tavern - Oh ma god a proper rare hamburger! Thank you chef! - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great beer selection spoiled by the worst service. I have been a few times and had fond memories. Today, my wife and I decided to kill some time before our flight. We were seated and then...nothing. After 10 minutes of waiting a hostess brought over some water and said she would bring a waitress over, but after 10 more minutes that still hadn't produced anyone to at least take our drink order. Staffing issues are everywhere - but from our seat we could see every server in the house standing around, tapping away on their phone, or outside on a smoke break. What made things worse was I told my wife to ignore the negative reviews (3.8 on Resy) because people tend to only post when they have something to complain about. Well I guess you can put me into that camp. read more

The food was cold and the breakfast was tasteless. Wasted 17 dollars. Wouldn't recommend.

The "little girl" wearing the cute skort and tank top was an exceptional food runner. We had a wonderful conversation about the history of East Boston, because who knew there was so much to know! I was shocked that this petite adult woman had a brain! Surprisingly, the hot weather didn't prevent her from being able to think straight, probably because she was able to wear what made her comfortable. Our waitress was fantastic, and we had a wonderful conversation about her tattoos and the meanings behind them. The food was great, as always. My wife and I will definitely be back because the people here are just so friendly and HAPPY! read more

Really amazing food, it comes out so fast and is great quality. I had a group of 7 here and the service was attentive and the food was excellent all around. Highly suggest the mussels (huge hit with the whole group), the duck, and the burgers. Seriously can't go wrong with this place, highly suggest. read more

What a cool bar! Came here for dinner with my parents last night. I was unaware it turned into a club at about 8pm so the music was blaring. We could barely hear each other. The food was good but priced a little higher than I think it was worth. Everyone had a good meal and our waiter was great as well. read more

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Great brunch! Walked over, no wait, food was yummy . Service a bit slow but she was so nice we didn't care. Also they got my food a bit wrong, but it was delicious. Great local place with terrific vibe. Go check it out for brunch read more

My friends have lived here in East Boston 6+ years and finally wanted to try this place out on a Saturday night, we came at about 11:45pm after a dinner at Mida nearby. The door was locked even though the sign says it closes at 1am (included a photo). The place was filled with quite a few people at the bar. A group came out so I walked inside with my friends. The bartender (wears glasses) immediately said to us "oh so you're piggybacking in huh?". I looked at him and said "the sign outside says it closes at 1am as well as online". He said, "well it's open for people who live in the neighborhood." My friends and I said, "we do live in the neighborhood." He said "well someone who came in paid me in steak." I said, "so does this come down to money?" He replied "yes." I've never experienced anything like this and honestly don't like writing bad reviews, at all. But this experience changes that. Do better. We were willing to spend good money too - for drinks. Not for a bribe to get in. read more

Came back for brunch with guests, we were so excited and I've talked this place up. Such a disappointment. Our waitress was awful - not friendly, took her 15 mins to even acknowledge our presence, finally brings us coffee and it took about 35 mins until she came back to ask us if we need anything else. Food took 40 mins to get to us - this is BRUNCH. All tables next to us got food well before us...I'll probably not recommend this and go next door instead for guests. Chicken and waffles came - so bland and terrible compared to what I've eaten for their lunch/dinner menu. Cunard, you let me down! read more

Cunard Tavern - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts