Went to the Oak Long Bar last night, had a small event for 11 people in the wine room. Food was good, cocktails were great, service was terrible! Fresh bread was absolutely amazing, great appetizers and entrees were creative and well prepared. Again this was a party of 11 for a small celebration, I really wish I could give a higher score but service was absolutely terrible. It was so bad it was laughable. Oak long Bar almost has it right solid four stars across the board except for service, not sure I could even give one star for service. read more

This is a solid place for lunch if you want beautiful decor but slightly overpriced food. The inside is stunning with a mix of plush chairs, couches, and bar seating. Most people who stop by for weekday lunch are staying at the hotel or working nearby in Back Bay. I like coming here for lunch because the Business Lunch combo is pretty unique. The portions are small (4oz chicken or cod, or eggplant piccata), but again, if you really are coming here for business, you probably don't want a giant meal. I've gotten the clam chowder on two occasions which was tasty. Service is also good, but the servers don't come around too frequently. The restaurant really lets you take your time, so you might consider elsewhere if you're considering a casual lunch. Separately, I've been here for cocktails in the evening, and the place is pretty lively. Expect (again) a lot of people who work in Back Bay for business. The crowd is on the older, more formal side. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Business Lunch (New England Clam Chowder & 4oz New England Cod) - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One of our regular spots downtown. Inconsistent service and food. Typically we expect high end food, drinks, and service. Sometimes they hit it out of the park and sometimes it is a bit disappointing. Luckily most of the time it is wonderful. We love the decor and the grandeur, it was renovated years back but it still has a wonderful historic feel. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Paella - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Gorgeous brunch spot located inside the Fairmont hotel. We had ordered the pastries, pancakes and lobster omelette. All of these items are really fresh and elegantly decorated. The flavors were on point and not too salty. The pastries left a lot to be desired to be honest with you given the price point. read more

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Our goal was to go out and try a new breakfast place each day during our stay but after our first visit here I didn't want to go anywhere else. If I could eat this breakfast/brunch everyday I would. This place is such a vibe. Great brunch spot. Any time of the day we went, the food was excellent and exceeded our expectations. I probably went here a dozen times and not once was I disappointed. I was always seated expeditiously and provided great customer service. Drinks were strong too. Good times! read more

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Hotel bars and such can be hit or miss. It might be the best spot in the city--a huge flex for weary guests not trying to venture too far from the hotel OR you get the spots that are doing the bare minimum in all regards because they know you don't have any other options nearby. OAK is the former. A huge, vaulted ceiling and a back bar to die for welcome you along with friendly service from the team. The menu is concise--New England staples and that's it. I was there for lunch and while the Pick 2 lunch menu is cool, the options didn't speak to me. The bread service is amazing! That honey butter and huge fluffy dough overflowing the skillet have my heart from now on. No other notes, really. This spot is great for a midday business lunch or a bite before heading out for a day in the city. read more

I've been coming to this place for close to over 5 years and I can say that it has the perfect menu, service, and atmosphere for a nice evening out. Given my experience with this place, this review is long overdue. The seating ranges from separate tables around the walls and a great bar area smack dab in the middle. The food and drinks are on point, an if you're looking for a solid dining experience in an upscale setting, this is your place! Pictured below you'll find my order of the SEARED FAROE ISLAND SALMON which includes sunchoke, turnip, maple cabbage purée, salmon bacon, beet greens, pastrami spice (pictured below). In terms of drinks, I recommend the cocktails as well any recommendations from the bartenders. At times, if you're really craving something, you can ask these experienced artisans, and they've been able to make it on the spot despite it not being on the menu! I'm giving this place four stars because it is difficult to find a table or bar seating many times, but you really can't fault OAK Long Bar + Kitchen for being so popular! The ambiance and setting of this place really sets the tone given that it's in the Fairmont Copley Plaza, a historic and beautiful luxury hotel in Boston (I've included a couple of pictures for reference). Whether you're local to the area or a visiting tourist, I recommend that you visit OAK Long Bar + Kitchen! read more

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I absolutely loved my experience here. I sat at the bar around noon on a Friday. I ordered their signature cosmopolitan and it was one of the best I've ever had. It was tart but incredibly smooth. The clam chowder is also out of this world. It tastes more like a potato soup than a typical clam chowder but it packs so much flavor. I'd definitely recommend checking it out. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Cosmopolitan - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Well, I've got to give OAK this: they know how to make a medium temperature burger. It was great. Most of the time I laugh when servers ask me how I want my burger cooked, because no matter what I say, it always comes out well done or close to it. Almost everywhere. So when the server asked I was thinking the same thing. Much to my (pleasant) surprise, it came out exactly as discussed! Really good, and great French fries with it. Of course super expensive, since I'm at a hotel, but I'll take it. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Great tasting burger and fries. - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I debated giving a 3 or a 4. It's always crowded and hard to get a seat at the bar. If you do, the service is decent but if you don't things move way too slow. Almost so slow it's worth deducting two stars. On top of that the hostesses are always unfriendly. I know they have a ton of business but their attitude is that they don't need anyone else so good luck to you. Their late night menu is painfully small just burgers and fries. Would it be so hard to have a dessert so I could stop in for a treat and a night cap. I did get the burger and fries and it was good. Decently big burger with good sauce. I always enjoy the cocktails there. Bottom line, if you can get a seat at the bar, it's a great place for a late night drink, otherwise the service can be slow and less than friendly. I'd give it a 3 but I keep going back so I guess it deserves a 4. read more

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An old grandeur hotel meets modern culinary magic at Oak Long bar + Kitchen, where high ceilings and chandelier lights seem to whisper secrets from the past, and makes you feel like you've stepped into a time-traveling experience. The only thing missing is a vintage gramophone playing some old-school jazz tunes. So come for the charm and relish a dining experience across eras! read more

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If you're looking for some of the most unique craft cocktails in the Back Bay, you have to visit Oak Long Bar + Kitchen. It is upscale, so I highly recommend dressing accordingly and leaving the kids at home. The Oak Long Bar + Kitchen is located inside of the Five-Star, Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. The property is very upscale and offers stunning, historic design and architecture. You'll be amazed by the historic, gold-flake ceilings and marble throughout. We decided to stop in for lunch while heading to the Copley Square farmers market. Unfortunately, we were unaware that the market was temporarily moved to a new location. I was hungry and figured we'd enjoy the day and grab some lunch/early dinner. We stopped in while the lunch menu was still available. We were seated right away near the long bar and the fire place. The ceilings and architecture of the historic room is incredible. They were reasonably busy for lunch and the bar filled up quickly. This is certainly the place to come to close a deal or discuss business over craft-cocktails. They offer an incredible cocktail program and that is where they truly shine. We started with the "Pie in the Sky". It is made with Tito's, Falernum, Passionfruit, Lime, and Agave. The cocktail program offers expertly-mixed, smooth, and incredibly unique craft-cocktails. They also offer a solid selection of craft and local beers and they do offer a solid fine wine selection. If you aren't big on alcohol, they do offer unique and creative "mocktails". If you're looking for a delicious lunch, they have you covered. They offer a small, but solid selection of appetizers, soup, salad, pizza, and entrées. My only complaint is I do wish they offered a larger selection of options. I also wish they offered more seafood options and an upscale raw bar. We started with the "Blue Hill Mussels". They were prepared in a plum tomato sauce with 'nduja, sweet chilies, and adorned with potato straws. They were hands-down some of the best mussels I have ever had. They were incredibly large, probably the largest I've ever had. They were cooked perfectly and they were incredibly flavorful. The sauce was bursting with flavor and a slight kick of heat! The fresh grilled bread on-top was PERFECT for dipping and soaking up the delicious sauce. For my main course, I decided to get their Burger. I've had it before and it is the most flavorful and juicy burger in Boston. It comes with smoked bacon, bibb lettuce, red onion jam, sharp Vermont cheese, and aioli. I am not sure what the secret is, but it is bursting with flavor and juice. The flavors all come together and just hit right! It comes out piping hot and the fries are the perfect pairing. They cook the burger perfectly to your liking. The service is Five-Star level. Our waitress was phenomenal and ensured any questions we had were answered. She made some great recommendations and ensured all our needs were met. I'd highly recommend Oak + Long Bar to tourists, hotel guests, and locals alike. The food and craft-cocktails are phenomenal. I love how they incorporate local and craft ingredients into their dishes and cocktails. read more

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Fun spot to stop for appetizers and drinks. Place was buzzing with people stopping in after work. Enjoyed the bread and artichokes. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Artichokes - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Stayed at the hotel so had to stop at the famous long oak bar - was not able to get in during prime time but did enjoy the pie in the sky cocktails on a Saturday afternoon. The drink was delicious but $$$ - low key atmosphere then but looked very lively Friday night. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place for a drink. Beautiful bar in the hotel with plenty of sitting. We had the mushroom ceviche and it was very good! read more

Great cocktail menu! Prices are in line with others in the area- $18-$21. I had salmon which was very overcooked but good and husband had shrimp and grits- salty but still ok. Server didn't ask if we wanted another cocktail... missed out! Ambiance was lovely. read more

We had reservations across the street for Christmas Day and when we arrived about 10 mins late it was too late to be seated. Therefore, we walked across the street to OAK long Bar and it was amazing! The host was not the friendliest, but everything after that was fantastic. We ordered the tomahawk ribeye, the bread with honey, and a pizza. That bread was to die for. The waiter told us they use the same dough from the pizza for the bread appetizer. I noticed the reviews were mixed, however, I am so glad the place next door was not able to accommodate us, because we would definitely consider going back to Boston just to eat at OAK long bar read more

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I will give them props for being a classy and upscale place to grab a drink. If the rowdy party-bar isn't your scene, OAK offers well needed respite. I also want to give them props for the idea of having non-alcoholic options which are a little more exciting than straight soft-drinks, but not great if I am being honest. For alcoholic options, the 1934 Cosmopolitan had a very nice combination of flavors! There was citrus, a little tartness, some sweetness, and a great and non-intimidating amount of booziness. If I had only had an adult beverage (or maybe two), my rating would be higher, but I consider the whole experience, and the rest of it was disappointing. For non-alcoholic options, I was able to try both the Grapefruit Mojito and the Super Fresh. These were a mixed bag for me, namely because of the sweetness and cost. For example: the Super Fresh had a nice level of tartness from the white cranberry and lemon, and the soda water made it refreshing. However, it remained very saccharine, and furthermore, $8 for some cranberry juice, carbonated water, and a squirt of lemon seems excessive. I echo the same sentiments with the Grapefruit Mojito - a nice combination of flavors, but over sweet and overpriced. My experience when it came to food was subpar. The Hamachi Ceviche was alright. The flavors of the fish were very mild, which by itself is fine, but there wasn't enough seasoning, sauce, or other to elevate this dish further. Ignoring the chips, I would like to note that the portion was very small. The Shishito peppers brought nothing to the table or the palate. They were roasted to the point where all you could taste was the texture and potentally the dressing if you dipped the pepper into it. Not other flavors or spice made an appearance. A squeeze of lemon over the pepper did not make an impact either. To add insult to injury, this dish cost $15. Hamachi costing $17 I might be able to understand, sushi-grade fish is expensive, but for $15 for some flavorless peppers is not acceptable. read more

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Went here with a friend for breakfast on a Saturday. Seated right away at a lovely seat. Our waiter John, came right by with coffee and it was perfectly hot. Service was very prompt and polite. My friend ordered the King Crab and Avocado toast and hash browns. I ordered the banana pancakes. Holy cow and all the is holy -- servings were huge and the food delicious. The only minor issue is the food took a bit of time but not enough to take away from great service and the quality of the food. A wonderful place to go to eat. Very nicely done. read more

We left after 15 minutes because: 1. The waiter never showed at our table. 2. The staff removed the big screen TV in the middle of the Bruins' playoff game. This is a typical overpriced bar that is too loud and has a business plan built around location for traffic, not quality service. They don't seem to car about service. Very disappointing for a Fairmont Copley experience. read more

The bartender (white, thin light brown hair, 5 11ish) was unnecessarily rude to me. Here's the transcript of our 2 problematic interactions. 1. -Bartender: Here's the menu. I look at the menu. - My partner to me: should we get fries? - Bartender: there's no food. I lift my head from the menu. - Me: oh the kitchen's closed? -Bartender (mockingly): yeah... that's why there's no food. 2. I order a whisky sour. Bartender walks away and comes back in a minute. - Bartender: last call. - Me: just the whisky sour please. - Bartender: yeah, last call besides the drink that you just ordered a few seconds ago. (Again mocking me as if I'm stupid) Bartender walks away. Me and my partner look at each other in disbelief. I really did not know this person from before, and did not have any negative interactions that could have caused his condescending and rude behavior. The bartender was nice and warm to other customers so I don't know what to think about the root cause of his passive aggressive behavior towards me. Definitely not going back to this bar and do not recommend it to others. I sent an email to Fairmont where I was staying but have not heard back. read more

Since we were staying at the Plaza over the long weekend, we decided to have dinner here one night. Walk ins are welcome but a reservation is better to guarantee a seat. Very cool vibe. Excellent and fast service and the food was good. We ordered their hard bread with honey butter as an appetizer and it was a real mouth teacher. The pizza + dessert were outstanding too! Great experience! We returned again for breakfast the day of checking out and it was SO GOOD! I ordered their classic eggs Benedict with avocado on the sides, hubby got the classic bacon, eggs and hash browns. I also had a toast with butter and strawberry preserve and the preserve was delicious!!!! Can't wait to return again one day! read more

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Absolutely stunning place at night. The food and drinks were tasty and the service was excellent. I visited twice during my visit to Boston.

Ate here since the hotel stay included credit for this restaurant. Was pleasantly surprised with how good the food turned out especially considering it's just part of the hotel. What wasn't impressive was the service from the hostess. When we first walked in she completely ignored us and didn't help us get seated or give any greeting just stared. After a while of confused looks is when she told us it'd be a minute and essentially "shooed" us over to the side even when there was nobody around. Other than that, the food itself and service from our waiter was great! read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Benedict - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The restaurant is beautiful. The service was excellent. We went here for breakfast. I highly recommend the corned beef hash. It comes with two poached eggs and a hollandaise sauce. It was fantastic. read more

Incredibly beautiful place, interesting menu! The service was at the highest level and we enjoyed our time read more

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Popped in for lunch and was very impressed with the ambiance. It is a comfy spot for a slightly upscale lunch, but I imagine it is the perfect place to grab after work drinks. The decor is lovely, and it has a long bar. The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. She recommended an off-menu cocktail for me. The food was also good. I would definitely stop by again if I was looking for a sit-down lunch in the Copley area. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Set "business lunch" - clam chowder and beef rib - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Sat at the bar: service was great. Beautifully decorated. Old school feel with a mix of new modern Chowder: Very good. Tasted more like a fish chowder though. Flat iron steak: So tender and juicy! It came with potato waffles, it was OK. I had two poached eggs, they were more like soft boiled eggs. Lobster Benedict: Again, really good but the eggs were not poached, they were soft boiled. Corned beef hash: very good and authentic. Apple crisp pizza: 10/10 Chocolate chip skillet cookie: 10/ read more

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Tuesday early evening bartenders were so unattentive to bar guests it was ridiculous. After one drink never came back. Bar not busy. I don't need jolly but a hello would be nice. All men with resting bitch faces. read more

For the beauty of the place, I was expecting a lot. Unfortunately, I was saddly disappointed. There were four of us. Two of us got our meals and the other two waited 15 minutes for their food. My burger was tough, chewy, and flavorless. They forgot part of my meal as well. Another person had the dryest steak I've ever seen. I could go on but why bother wasting more of my time. You'd think with this type of hotel they would have a better restaurant. Maybe drinks are fine but certainly not the food! read more

Brunch here was delicious!! Not pictured is their pizza which was some of the best we've had! It was very light and the dough was so tasty. The service was attentive and the vibe was really fun. The decor was chic and sophisticated. read more

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Excellent spot! Truly captures Boston's vibe in the winter and around the holidays! Staff are friendly and menu is delish!!! read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It's located next to the lobby of Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. I was there for breakfast. The breakfast menu was decent with enough options, including lobster benedict. That is very bostonian! Ha! The service was good and the atmosphere was great. The restaurant has very high ceilings with a lot of details and big tall windows with winter sunshine coming through. It is a pleasant way to.start a day here. read more

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Oak Long Bar contributed to one of the most amazing dates I've ever been on. The decor of the bar and the adjoining Fairmont Copley hotel is something out of the Byzantine Empire. All you had to look up at the ceiling. The drinks were expertly crated and the food was fun and provocative. I Can't wait to return! read more

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The ambiance and service at this bar/restaurant is great but the food was a bit of a disappointment. The menu is very pricy, and for this price range, I would have expected better. The roasted chicken was moist but the reduction sauce was far too salty. For $35, the portion of chicken was also rather small. The grilled octopus was also overcooked and rubbery. If you can afford it, my recommendation is to go here for drinks and skip the food on offer. read more

This space and the cocktails are always amazing. The service was attentive and timely, though other patrons can be a bit loud and rude at times. Such a cool part of a historical building read more

A $100 lunch for two with no alcohol and lukewarm coffee to look at this lovely bench seat. $12 for "warm hearth bread"? A $26 salad w.chicken? $25 hamburger? I've tried several times and today's lunch was my last here. Service was meh. Not offered dessert. Do check out the art in the hotel lobby though. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - The bench seat next to our table. - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Oh my God, the chicken tenders were amazing! The pizza filled me up, as well as the bread. I didn't even know bread could get that delicious. Staff were amazing 10 out of 10 would come here again. (A totally unbiased review by my 12 y.o. son. It was excellent and as you can see, child friendly.) read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - Food in takeout containers because I love the food - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Rudest service I've had in 3 days in Boston. Stopped by oak room to pick up drinks to take to the room. Waited at the bar...they're busy...when you get a chance...hot buttered rum? NO....hot cider? NO Bartender who is perfectly coiffed.. walks away! You arrogant sob....been at the oak the last 3 days in a row and you just walk away? Fairmont in Whistler is 10x the place than Boston....won' b back to fairmont or rotten oak.. read more

First off the Manage of the restaurant, a lady on September 24th, was not only friendly but extremely customer service driven! We had to wait for our table and asked if there was coffee while we waited. There wasn't, but offered to order some for us while we waited! What a plus!!!! We need more people like her in service!!! Once we were seated we were quickly waited on. My niece order the American Dream with bacon, I had the petit-dejeuner. Both were huge plates of food. I wasn't expecting that especially from a higher end hotel. The American Dream-the eggs were fluffy, the hash brown was perfect, so on the inside and so crunchy on the outside. The Petit-Dejeuner-The muesli tasted like apple crisp, which was so yummy and perfect for a cool Fall day in Boston, I could have eaten a second cup of that heaven! The croissant and blueberry muffin were both yummy. The fresh bowl of fruit was the icing on the cake! I will certainly return and hope the next time will be the same as this one. read more

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen - THE AMERICAN DREAM two-country hen eggs any style, backyard farms tomato, breakfast potato hash, served with coffee and juice - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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