Visited during graduation weekend with friends who highly recommended this place. It was packed, but we were grateful to still get seated on the patio. Our servers gave us an upfront heads-up that entrees would take over an hour due to how busy the kitchen was, which we really appreciated - we would have left if we didn't know from the beginning. Andrea, Jorge, and Rena kept the drinks flowing, checked in often, and even brought out a few treats to make the wait more enjoyable. read more

Three guests and I dined their for lunch on 6/3/26 and found the food and service were all one could ask for. Al Johnson read more

We came here for a quick outside bite to eat. We didn't realize that this place had lots of other locations, globally even. It was a very nice inside are, but the outdoor patio was calling our name. We ordered a few drinks and some small plates. I ordered the classic split pea soup, and then my parents ordered spinach and a small salad. The bread that came to our table was to die for! Wow - I may just come back for the bread, alone. Great place for lunch, but I bet it a very nice and elegant dinner as well. read more

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Steaks are absolutely excellent- melt in your mouth tender, with explosions of sweet fattiness from the perfectly seared edges of the NY Striploin. Delicious. Filet mignon and crab cake were really good too, and we enjoyed the warm Parker house roll and sweet butter at the start of the meal. Servers were all perfectly pleasant but it did take a while for us to get our food (over half hour?) But otherwise really pleasant and they comped us a gigantic chocolate cake slice dessert (enough for the four of us to share with a good sized leftover to take home) since we were celebrating a birthday. read more

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Went to S&W Boston for dinner last night. I worked around the block in NYC from S&W and have eaten there over 20x. Boston was better. The service from Iglee (believe that is how to spell his name) was the perfect balance between friendly and professional. We had a special request that he asked the chef for and was accommodated. His recommendations were excellent and service impeccable. The food was outstanding too. Would go back 100% and highly recommend. read more

I always have a hard time writing a review for chain steakhouses - I see the appeal in consistency, especially if I'm visiting a new city and feeling too lazy to check out something new, and the beauty of a steakhouse menu is that it's big enough to encompass something for everyone, including non-meat eaters. Plus, I'm a fan of the general steakhouse ambiance - you have the bar area if you want to get a little noisier, and then you have the tables for quieter conversations. All that said, I thought S&W was just okay. I'll preface by saying I don't really enjoy red meat and can't tell the difference between a $50 cut versus a $200 one, so I thought my husband's steak was pretty tender/buttery/all the meat adjectives. But he and our other friend concluded the NY strip was all right, not worth the price tag. My Caesar was pretty good, except the croutons were stale and tasted straight out of a bag. Jumbo shrimp cocktail was solid, nothing to write home about. For the sides, my favorite was the truffle mac & cheese. The asparagus was a sad, mushy, overcooked heap, and you can definitely find crispier fries in the city. We ordered the absolute behemoth of the chocolate cake slice. It was so monstrous, so "AMURICA," that when the waitress was carrying it towards us, everyone nearby turned to gawk. The four of us, after a full meal, put maybe a minor dent in the thing. We had to take the rest home in one of those takeout containers reserved for rotisserie chickens. My top three of the meal: 1. The free Parker house rolls; very hard not to fill up on these before the meal. 2. Truffle mac n cheese (though I do wish they used the corkscrew instead of the elbow). 3. Chocolate cake. Service was pretty attentive; our waitress came by often to see how we were doing. I grabbed a spot in a garage a few blocks away on Franklin for $9 on SpotHero, but, depending on which day you go, you can always try for a 2-hour meter spot on one of the streets. read more

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Our reservation was scheduled for 8:00 PM, yet we did not receive our dinner until approximately 11:30 PM. Throughout the evening, we were given several explanations for the delays, including that there were not enough glasses available to seat us, which resulted in us waiting nearly 30 minutes before being seated. We were also told that the kitchen was behind and that a private event had disrupted the flow of the evening. Management came to our table only once to apologize and then left the staff to handle the numerous complaints from customers. We were clearly not the only family affected by the delays. In fact, one family became so frustrated that they left without paying for their wine and appetizers. Unfortunately, this was our first visit to a Smith & Wollensky restaurant, and it will most likely be our last. I would like to acknowledge one positive aspect of the evening: our server, Voula, was excellent. She did her best to accommodate us and kept us informed throughout the night despite the circumstances. We are extremely disappointed with the overall experience and level of service we received. read more

Don't bother trying to get in. I went to S&W on a quiet Sunday at about 3pm. Despite being an empty restaurant, I was told that there was "too much going on" for S&W to seat me. I am the sort of customer who is accustomed to restaurants "finding a table for me" no matter how busy, so I was shocked by S&W's indifference to a paying patron. I've eaten at every steakhouse in Boston, but S&W is truly Boston's most exclusive. Unless one is a billionaire, it appears one shouldn't bother. There are better options in the area--Mooo particularly comes to mind. read more

We've been here twice now both for dine out Boston! We had 2 different experiences 1st time (March 2025) - we went for dine out Boston and it was awesome! The service was amazing and the food was so good. The portions were massive- there was no need to get sides..even though we did. And then we had plenty of leftovers. 2nd time (August 2025) - after an amazing first experience, we decided to go back. We had a reservation for outside and were seated quickly. The patio is really nice on a good summer day- the sun isn't in your eyes and it's a great spot. Our drinks took a little bit to come this time, but that was not a big deal at all. We ordered off of the dine out menu once again- I got the burrata which was delicious! My boyfriend got the pea soup which he loved and was a hefty size! We also ordered the jumbo shrimp for our appetizer, and confirmed we wanted 4 pieces because apparently it only has 3. Turns out it didn't matter- because our shrimp never showed up! We were pretty bummed as we were really looking forward to it. We expected it to come before our dine out apps or before our entrees- and to our surprise our entrees came pretty quickly after we finished the apps but no shrimp. The entrees itself- the last time we were here the food was absolutely amazing and we were so excited to see what they came up with this time. My boyfriend got the steak- he said it was better done last time (he gets medium rare) and this time it was nowhere near last times steak. I got the salmon this time and got the chicken last time. The salmon was ok. It honestly could have used a lot more flavor- it was kind of like salmon in a chicken stock? It was missing something and tasted kind of bland. The portions were great though and we got the creamed spinach on the side which was delicious. Good thing we got the creamed spinach- because they forgot our dine out sides! We were told our meals would come with asparagus and potatoes (as they did last time)....like the shrimp they failed to appear. Finally we both got the coconut cream cake. The slice is huge and the cake is delicious- we ended up having to take it home. Overall our first experience was 5/5, and this past one was 3/5. We were disappointed as we had high expectations from our first visit. Hopefully that can change in the future! read more

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We had a fantastic experience at Smith & Wollensky in Boston. The location is perfect--right next to the Boston Tea Party Museum--giving the whole visit a bit of historic charm before you even sit down. The highlight, though, was the coffee-chocolate crusted filet. It was absolutely incredible: rich, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Between the great food, atmosphere, and service, it's definitely a spot worth returning to. read more

Food was good but service was lacking. Really enjoyed the waterfront view (even though it was dark outside). Complimentary popover bread I love steak but this wasn't mind blowing, I've had better. I wish I had more to say. Overall the food was decent but you're overpaying for the ocean view. read more

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Patio seating is right by the harbor so there was a nice breeze going. I got the Angry shrimp which was crispy and perfectly cooked inside. The Confit Duck was overcooked and dry. Truffle mac and cheese was good. Our server was very attentive and we had a good dining experience but overall it's overpriced. read more

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Upscale dining option near the waterfront. We were a big group of 10 people and were seated in a separate room. The general area near the bar can be noisy, so we appreciated the inner room. I got the seared yellowfin tuna with tamarind sauce and the clam chowder. Yellowfin tuna was done medium rare. It was pink in the middle with a crusty exterior. Excellent dishes and service was top notch read more

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Went with friends for dinner. Wait staff were excellent and attentive. Steaks were cooked to perfection. Sides were rather small but do have to say the desserts were something else. Unfortunately the focus of my photos was on dessert. The favorite part of our meal. Would recommend this steak house if you are in Boston. read more

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I came here for dinner on a Tuesday night without a reservation and didn't have to wait. Parking can be tricky since it's close to seaport, but I parked at the Atlantic Wharf garage which is $12 after 5pm which is right next to the restaurant. We got some free bread which was just okay. We ordered the angry shrimp as an appetizer which was good, but it only came with 3 pieces. For our main course, we ordered the surf and turf for two which comes with an 18 oz steak and 2 lobster tails and a Caesar salad. The food came out at a reasonable time, but it was unfortunately lukewarm as if it had been sitting out for a while so we had to eat it quickly before it got cold. The food itself was good, the steak was already cut into pieces, and it was tender and juicy. The lobster tails were tasty and came with hot butter that was placed under a fire to keep it warm. The service was subpar for a nice steak restaurant. Our waiter wasn't that welcoming and didn't seem like he wanted to serve us. He opened with a distasteful remark and was only present to take our food order and bring out the check. S&W does have an app that you can download to get points for eating here. Overall, there are better steakhouses around Boston so I won't be back. read more

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I went to Smith & Wollensky for a friend's birthday lunch. We all got the same entree, filet mignon, & shared a lobster mac & cheese. The steak was not bad; wasn't memorable to be honest. The mac & cheese was also just all right. Nothing crazy. I think that Smith & Wollensky does have better food than some other expensive steakhouse restaurants in Boston, but at the same time, my experience here was just okay. Maybe I will visit again in the future or for Dine Out Boston week. read more

Went with group of six and had a terrific time! Steaks were excellent..particularly the dry rub aged bone in NY cut. Also excellent was their martini...very fresh olives and just the right amount of vermouth...dry, but not burning. Atmosphere was wonderful...very comfortable booth. Service from Arianna was superb...very attentive and fun. All in all very (very) good....only very small criticism would be their oysters were a wee lean (we had the seafood tower), but the octopus and tuna tartar were superb. read more

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Steak, chops, and the sides are all insane. Obviously. Smith & Wollensky's is one of those places that just gets it right every single time. But wait... there's more. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday (they noted it in the resy), and the chocolate cake they brought out? Unreal. Genuinely felt like the cake from Matilda. You can do it, Bruceyyyyyy!!! Rich, nostalgic, and so over-the-top in the best way and yes, it was on the house. Service was on point, super thoughtful without being too much. NYC is my OG, but this was actually the Boston location and from what I hear, they do this at all of them. 10/10. read more

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Made a reservation for last night for 10 people at 10:00 PM. The restaurant has a stated 15-minute late policy. We arrived at 10:05 PM -- well within that window -- and they still refused to seat us. No flexibility, no alternative offered. Turning away a party of 10 who arrived on time by their own policy is simply bad hospitality. We will not be coming back to any of the other restaurants they have and would strongly not recommend this place. read more

Didn't have a great dining experience here. I never send food back but I had to send my steak back because I ordered a medium and this was more rare. It came back medium rare but I didn't bother sending it back again. The Brussels sprouts weee greasy and soggy. Lastly I order dessert which was a warm crumble but it wasn't warm at all; it was cold. $180 later...what a disappointing dinner for a fine dining steakhouse. read more

I frequent this S&W 2-3 times per month and while this high-end steak house should be providing five-star food, service and experience I would like to provide a shout out to the bartenders Mike and Sarah. These two always go above and beyond to make it a rewarding experience, with exceptional services, getting to know you and ensuring you walk out of the restaurant feeling like it was money well spent. Thank you both for your service and making this bar always feel like the best episode of "Cheers" back in the day. read more

Initial reactions on waltzing in: old Boston ambiance, musky and substantial, old books and old money. The au poivre, one of my all time favorites, was excellently done, and overall the quality of the offerings is sufficient to justify repeat. The best chocolate cake wthin a 5km radius (I hope to prove this false in the coming months...). Service could be improved. Strong competition within the Boston area. read more

We did delivery and it's not the same. The lobster was soft to the point of tasted like it was reheated. Small portions for the sides. The beef was ok. This was a craving and def worth going to the restaurant for. The half chicken looked like a roll and then deep fried. It's also in Boston and the poor delivery guy had to drive through three towns during rush hour. I loved the chocolate cake and coconut cake ! read more

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I went here for a work lunch and the Wollensky salad with tenderloin tips was so good! It comes with big chunks of bacon and potato croutons which are basically small pieces of fries. It was one of the best salads I've ever had. The service was great as well. For dessert we ordered the warm cookie skillet and it was a delicious dessert. This place is perfect for a work lunch, would recommend! read more

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I came here twice in the span of 18 hours for a work dinner and a work lunch. For the dinner we started with the tuna tartare (good) and crab cakes. We ordered the 42oz porterhouse for two (which we split between three of us). And I can't even begin to explain how amazing this steak was! We also had the asparagus and potatoes for sides. I could have eaten way more of that steak, that's how good it was! When we came back for lunch, we got the caesar (good), followed by the filet mignon, which wasn't as good as the porterhouse, but it was definitely delicious! Would absolutely recommend this! Though having seen the prices, it's definitely way easier to say that given it was on the company dime. read more

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This was one of the best steakhouses I have ever been to. The drinks were fantastic, and I had the espresso martini which was perfect. The food was outstanding, and I highly recommend the ribeye, the steak tartare appetizer, and the truffle mac and cheese. The service was exceptional, and our waiter was attentive and made the experience even better. read more

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Some of the best sirloin and filet ever. Table was worst ever, located directly next to the server station. When we weren't gazing into each other's eyes, my wife had a view of the curving ramp from the entrance to the dining room, and I had the blank wall. Service was ok, but pretty cursory. Larger groups appear to be the target market here. Message received and understood. read more

Went on my daughter graduation everything ambience service food everything was perfect, true 5 star read more

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Painfully average steakhouse. My wife and I split a 28 ounce ribeye that was pretty bland. It was a well-cooked steak, but it appeared to have been previously frozen and this had a tougher consistency, wasn't juicy, and had little flavor. The service was good and atmosphere was standard. Wouldn't really recommend. read more

Came here without reservations to try their oysters even though it looked like a fancy steakhouse on the outside. Service was excellent, and most importantly, I enjoyed the sweet and fresh Connecticut Blue Point oysters and it hit the spot for me on a cold afternoon. My perfect snack before dinner. I'd come back for dinner next time as it's an elegant restaurant very close by to the Boston Tea Party Museum. read more

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Went here with a small group after a work event to celebrate. What a huge disappointment. From beginning to end it was nothing like the experience promised by the prices on the menu. First, everything took absolutely forever. We got waters right away but then waited a long time before being asked to order. Our appetizers took ages to come out and they did not all arrive at the same time, and they were lukewarm. Entrees also took an excessively long time and when they arrived, they were ALSO all lukewarm. We were disappointed by the quality of the sides, they were fine but nothing to distinguish them from a less expensive restaurant. However, the worst part of this meal was the steak. My manger and I both ordered the 8 oz. filet, medium-rare. His came rare and mine came medium-well. The outside of both the steaks was unpleasantly charred and had poor flavor, and the insides of the steaks were tough, stringy, and a little grainy. The meat had a noteable flavor that reminded us both of food that was spoiling. With only an appetizer to begin with and no wine, we both should have been able to polish off our steaks without an issue. As it was, neither of us ate more than a quarter of our steak, and agreed that we would have gotten a better piece of meat if we'd driven to the suburbs and eaten at Outback. For a $56 filet this was a complete waste of a meal and disrespectful to the cow. Find somewhere else in Boston to drop your celebration meal cash. read more

Excellent bar service. Prompt and plenty of space. Prices are reasonable. Would recommend. read more

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Took our 11y/o daughter out for a fancy Valentine's Day dinner. Food was good nothing over the top for steak dinners(other than the price). The staff was very friendly, attentive and nice. There was a little incident with someone who might've had a little too much to drink and def caused a minor disturbance, however the staff quickly acted and took care of everything, including us. The decor was classic, they even had coat check! It is very expensive but worth the experience. We come back for a date night! read more

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This is such a high end establishment. Came quickly for just some lamb chops. These were by far the worst tasteless lamb chops that I have ever eaten. I'm so surprised that something like this would go through the kitchen. They were dry, tasteless and the flavor combo was off. Maybe the other food is good, but it's pretty awful when you go to another restaurant to get an actual bite. read more

We had a work event at Smith & Wollensky s steakhouse in Boston. This spot was a predictable yet satisfying experience. The prime, dry-aged steaks were great, and my salmon salad was fresh with a beautiful presentation. The setting is ideal for group gatherings, and the festive ambiance makes it a consistent choice for holiday celebrations. read more

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Came here to celebrate our anniversary and I must say... I had a really good time here! We ordered Cabernet wine, a peach sparkling, crab cake, vanilla bean creme brûlée and a wagyu porterhouse for 2. Everything was delicious especially the 2 different cuts for the wagyu that was on the platter (I cant remember what kind of cuts they were). The platter was definitely filling. Our waitress I think her name was Christin, she was delightful and sweet. Her energy lit up the night for us as well lol, she's funny. It was a pretty busy night on a Monday, but they were able to move my rsvp to earlier which I was happy about as well. Overall, I had a great time and would definitely come back! read more

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i had gone here back in december for my birthday. i know, i am leaving a late review. this place is by far the best place to get a steak. amazing service, amazing atmosphere. i enjoyed everything about this. the weather was beautiful as well with the snow until you had to go outside lol! this place is the reason i enjoy eating steak now! i honestly wasn't a huge steak fan beforehand. i will always tell people to come here when in boston or if they have one near them when traveling! read more

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Igli is an amazing server. He Took the pin off of his shirt and gave it to me. Best thanksgiving ever. Will be back soon because of him. He's the GOAT!!! Food was phenomenal but the service was twice as great read more

The food was amazing! My server Arianna made my friend's birthday dinner feel very special. She was very knowledgeable on the wine menu and helped us pick the perfect bottle! Amazing setting. Definitely will be back read more

My partner and I came here for our anniversary and they did not disappoint! I had never been here before, and I want to honestly admit before the experience we had here I actually wanted to go to Mastro's instead. Between the service, the food, the drinks, everything was amazing! Our server (whom I'm ashamed I don't remember his name) was attentive and speedy with whatever we needed, everything was always fresh and right away. Our first appetizer was the crab cake and it was delicious until we had the angry shrimp, I encourage everyone to get the angry shrimp, it was VERY delicious (enough to go to just go it). We got steak, Mac and cheese and asparagus for our entree. The steak was really tasty, it was a little more red than we were expecting but still good so we didn't send it back after asking for medium well. The mac and cheese was probably my least favorite thing it wasn't bad but I hoped it to be better, instead I'll try the mashed potatoes next time. The asparagus was good. Forgot to mention another star of the show, the bread! If you're a bread lover, you'll love their bread. It's nice and soft with pull a part pieces and comes with butter. Last but certainly not least, the dessert. We got an apple tart (I believe that was the name of it), upon it being placed at the table we were surprised with the visual and didn't expect it to taste so good, but it was sooooooo good! I definitely wanted more. Overall, it was a great experience and look forward to going back! read more

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