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    PKL

    3.9 (41 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Gabriel H.

    I'm in Boston for the week, naturally I wanted to checkout the pickle scene. The registration for a drop in at a competitive level was easy and pretty much average price. I was overwhelmingly surprised by the hospitality of both the local picklers and the worker at PKL. GREAT place for social and pickle. THANKS!!

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    Michelle T.

    Book the courts in advance if you want to play pickleball!! We went for the bottomless brunch and were also able to play some corn hole for free. The food was so good!! There was a good mix of sweet and savory food, and there were some options if you're vegetarian (mostly sweet foods and the french fries). One thing to note is that if you're doing the bottomless brunch, you are not allowed to make any modifications to the food orders, and no take out is allowed for leftovers. They have live music and a really fun vibe. The place was astronaut/space themed which was super cute, and the drinks were all named after famous people (i ordered the harry styles cocktail and it was delicious!) We ordered a lot of plates but also received a few extra plates we did not order. Unfortunately we were unable to finish these extra plates and were also not allowed to take them home. Besides this, we had a pretty good overall experience!

    Cornhole area + pkl collab beer with Nightshift brewery!
    Stephon M.

    Great vibes on a Saturday night! We came here to play cornhole and have some drinks. The music was on point, all the pickle-ball courts were packed, the bar area was busy as well as the lounge areas too! I heard the reservations for the courts are tough but cornhole is first come first serve

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    Brooke C.

    I went here for a pickleball + drinks birthday party. My cocktail was excellent and so pretty. I got the Marilyn Monroe drink which was a February special. I requested to not have jalapeno in my drink and they were able to accommodate my request. The service was a bit slow and they do not serve water by default which I found strange given the nature of the bar. Also the courts were pretty close together. The walls, ceilings, and neighboring courts definitely got in the way of our games quite a bit. I still had a great time because we weren't playing serious games, but I think the space could be an issue if you wanted to play a competitive game.

    Holly B.

    I was not sure what to expect when my brother requested we do pickle ball for his birthday but to my surprise we all had a great time. A great chill vibe with live music! Upon walking in you are greeted at the desk and asked if you've been there before. Since it was all of our first time, we had to complete waivers that you can do on your phone with a simple scan code. Once completed, you are free to roam around and view all their sections. Once all of the guests arrived, we were all bright to the pickle ball section and explained how to play the game. It looks and plays similar to a larger scale ping pong game. I was happily surprised that I enjoyed the game and we all became very competitive. We were a large group of 20 people so we stuck to mostly shareable apps and lots of drinks. I LOVED the roasted cauliflower (not buffalo) it was unexpectedly delicious and would def order again. The chicken wings, egg rolls, sliders and fries were all good as well. I really enjoyed the drink names and descriptions, so playful and helpful. They are all named after singers and or musical groups. I stuck to the same drink all night - the outkast - so fresh and so clean" def recommend. Our waiter for the night was amazing, kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I can't remember his name but he had great curly long hair and a great personality. Took one star off as the wasn't really much cohesion to the other parts of the building. You had to walk around and just figure out what each station was about and what to do. I would def return!

    Sonya F.

    Really cool idea of integrating pickle ball and bar into one! Pickle ball and shuffleboard were easy to get the hang of, so it was really quick to get into the games and start playing. The food was good, however I think some dishes were hit or miss. The cauliflower, wings, and mashed potato dishes were yummy! But the hot dog and nachos were subpar (imo). The drinks were the same as well, hit or miss (some too strong and some were alright). Although I had a fun time, I didn't feel that it was an incredibly special experience. I do think it's a good place to catch up with old friends!

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    food bottomless, drinks are separate

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    One day waiting for my court I had a phenomenal encounter with Jonathan the bartender.

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    You must order the kale salad. I am not a kale salad person, yet I have dined here three times in…read morethe last week to eat the kale salad and am already planning my next visit. You know when you're eating a kale salad and the pieces are too big and you're kind of cramming them into your mouth and then the salad dressing is all over your face? This is NOT that salad! The kale is perfectly chopped so you can enjoy it with just your fork as you talk to your friend/spouse/date or just read your book. The dressing is such perfection, and the perfect amount, no gloopiness here! Crunchy breadcrumbs add magical texture and then there's a shower of finely grated gouda cheese on top. Have you ever read a good book and as you're reading it, you're so into it that you don't want it to end? So you slow down your reading speed to make it last a little longer? That's how I feel about this salad. There are other delicious items on the menu, I saw someone eating the burger that looked so good, I also want to try the Brussels but the call of the salad siren is too strong. Everyone is super welcoming and friendly, especially Catherine, and the kitchen team even shared the dressing recipe with me. Excellent wine list, casual and cozy space with twinkle lights, a lot of bar/counter seating, great date spot. Also attached/sister company to American Provisions I believe (great spot in Southie for sandwiches, cheeses, wines, pastries, rare food items).

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    Came here for dinner for the first time with a couple of friends. Hubby and I ordered their…read morebuffalo loaded fries, a spicy chicken burger, pressed veggie melt, and a couple of drinks. Total came out to approximately $80 (not including tip). What's Hot - Menu. Pretty good variety. There's something for everyone, including vegans (for the most part). Specifically for vegans, they do not appear to have vegan cheese. They recently added loaded fries to their menu. - Quality. We tried their buffalo loaded fries, which definitely a good kick of spiciness. There was a good amount of buffalo mozzarella cheese and chicken. Their fries are slightly crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside. I really enjoyed my pressed veggie sandwich. There were whole veggies, such as broccoli, with a good amount of cheese melted between all the veggies. I liked that it was not a mashed patty. The sourdough bread was not tart (which I prefer), soft, and not too greasy. No skimping on the ingredients either. Their mozzarella bites appetizer is good, not overly breaded, and cheesy/stringy. All of us enjoyed our meals. - Service. We showed up without reservations on a Friday night when it was cold and rainy, and they were able to seat us right away. We tried several other restaurants before getting here, and we would have had to wait at least one hour, because we did not have reservations, even though those restaurants clearly had open tables. Our waitress was helpful. She answered all questions she had and was able to provide us contextual helpful info (i.e., what she's tried from the menu, what she liked and why, flavor level, etc...). She paid attention to detail. One of our friends hates pickles and specifically asked for no pickles with his burger. This may seem like a minor detail, but if a staffer cannot pay attention to detail in the service industry, that is not a good indication. - Price. Good value for money, especially given the quality of food and portions. - Portions. Good amount and enough to get one full on one dish. - Location. Conveniently located in downtown Boston around many other shops and restaurants. - Layout. At the front, there's a pretty large bar area, including high tables and chairs, with booths and smaller tables towards the back. They appear to be able to accommodate large groups and smaller parties, including individuals. What's Not - Acoustics. It's pretty loud inside and sound carries very easily, so it's difficult to carry a conversation. Final Answer Worth returning.

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