Been wanting to try this spot for a while and I finally made it! I got their flat patty burger, which consists of your typical brioche bun, cheddar cheese, two patties, and LTO and it came with fries. I really liked the bun and the burger was great overall but something about it fell just a teeny bit flat. I also got the strawberry moscow mule which was a solid 10/10 can't go wrong with a mule. We did have to ask for napkins and utensils but our server was training so completely understandable. I'd like to come back and try their brunch menu! read more

Stillwater - Flat Patty Burger, Strawberry Moscow Mule - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped in for a quick bite and drink but stayed for the vibe and wings. I can't quite say I've seen enough to give 5 stars, but I definitely will be back. The crispy smoked wings were perfectly cooked with crispy skin on the outside and juicy meat on the in. We were able to enjoy a seat at the bar chowing some wings with a few beers/Prosecco (your choice) and the football games playing in the background. Back drop music was on point varying from dancing queen and bohemian rhapsody to Travis Scott and Post Malone. Overall. Good service. Good apps. And a good vibe. read more

Went during their lunch hour. Loved the patio. For food I had the pollo loco and sweet potato dumplings. Both tasted delicious. Chicken burger was a bit bland read more

Stillwater - El Pollo Loco Sandwich Sweet Potato-Ricotta Dumplings - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Update: I've never done this before, but I rang the manager to kindly let him know about my experience. A few days later I received an email from the owner who made things right. While I would have preferred it have been remedied while I was there in-person, I really appreciated the owner reaching back out to me. read more

We came here last night, my daughters first time out again after covid! Such a great dinner and experience. Super friendly waitress and the food was a step above amazing! Not a bad price point either. We will be back. read more

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I went here recently with 15 friends for a birthday and it was a fun night we got a private room the wait staff was amazing. I ordered an "adios pantalones" and a "thank you, next" both were great! But that's where the fun ends, the food was ok. It was so disappointing, because we were such a large group we were able to try all of the "sexy snacks" the only one and, this is out of the whole meal, empanadas. The favors seemed flat and muted. The Ritz chicken was thick and stodgy, the branzino was light but bland. A friend commented having had the chicken fried prime rib that it just seemed like a waste. Even the mussels which I think are hard to mess up, we're good but lacked innovation, and had a a drizzle of mayo and even though I love mayo just annoyed me here. read more

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I had such an amazing experience at this restaurant, esp since I was eating out after a long time since covid. They have very well managed the social distancing and the outdoor seating is just perfect. We ordered the brussel sprouts for starters and they were out of the world, one of the best I have ever had. The Wild Mushroom Ricotta Cheese Dumplings were a treat for the main course, really creamy texture and perfect blend of taste and presentation. Would definitely recommend the place for a casual evening dinner. read more

Stillwater - Ricotta Dumplings - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Stillwater is now at the top of the list for our regular rotation of great places in the city!!! We went with a crew of 10 on their 2nd day, and there were none of the 'new restaurant, still working out the kinks' incidents that we've all seen / heard about. Food was phenomenal, but what else would you expect from Chef Sarah Wade?! Our table (of primarily Southern transplants) enjoyed several rounds of Kick-Ass Cocktails, a few appetizers, and a variety of entrees - everyone couldn't get enough of everything we ordered! The biscuits and butter...no words. Empanaditas were as delicious as you'd expect, and the Everything Bagel Popcorn was spot-on! We had several orders of the Smoked Pork Mac & Cheese, the Ritz Chicken, Butter Toasted Gnudi, and Chicken Fried Ribeye for our entrees. All were delicious, and we ended up going 'family style' because it was all too good not to share! Whether the chicken or the steak, it basically melts in your mouth as you are nearly comatose from the deliciousness... Rounding out the night with the Jelly Donut Creme Brulee was the best move we made all night! They seem to have a great team with Sarah running the kitchen, John running the dining room, and Patty running the bar. We were very fortunate to get to interact with all 3 of these key players, and they couldn't have made it a better all-around experience for my wife's birthday! read more

Oof! I am in awe! My friend and I met up for dinner at Stillwater tonight. We didn't grab any drinks (but next time I will). Instead, we ordered three entrees to share!! All were reasonably priced and well-portioned. The dishes: Smoked Pork Mac & Cheese: THE STAR OF THE SHOW! Delicious rich and cheesy with a glob of tender pork on top. Get a salad to cut through the richness. Speaking of salad, THE COBB. It's hard to mess up a Cobb, and Stillwater did it well. Finally, we also got the Flat Patty burger with fries. YUMMY! It was such a classic burger, and it did not disappoint. Our server, Angela, was an angel! She was so funny and very helpful and accommodating. Mwah. I will be back. read more

This place is DIVINE. It is one of the best brunches I have EVER had. The vibes are immaculate. You can see the kitchen, the music is lovely, and the service was great! Their menu has items I have never seen anywhere else. I usually stick to omelettes when I go to brunch, but I went outside of my comfort zone and got the Empanadas Rancheros and I think it's actually the best decision I've ever made. The tomato base was to die for, the eggs were light and airy, and the empanadas were amazing. Everything tasted amazing on its own, but all together it just melded so beautifully. Also the potatoes were great. It was a mix of I believe russet, purple, and sweet. The sweet potatoes were next level. I would come back to Boston just for this restaurant, it was perfect. read more

Stillwater - Empanadas Rancheros. MUST TRY!!!!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We loved our dinner at Stillwater! We stopped in before a concert on a Sunday night without a reservation, and they had no problem seating us. We both ordered cocktails and they were delicious, though a little out of season for fall. For dinner, we shared the smoked pork mac & cheese and the cucumber, melon, chili salad. The mac & cheese was fantastic- super creamy with fresh pasta cooked perfectly. It was super rich, so we were glad to have the salad as well. The salad was fresh and nicely dressed. It was a delicious compliment to the mac & cheese. For dessert we went for the PB&J creme brûlée and it was fantastic- creamy, nutty, with a nice tartness from the jam. Service was super quick through the whole meal and we got all our food much faster than anticipated. We were on our way to our concert in no time. I'd highly recommend Stillwater! read more

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Came to Stillwater with a reservation one evening and was promptly seated at a spacious table (not always a guarantee in this area of Boston). The vibe of the restaurant is awesome overall. The drinks are innovative and really delicious, probably the highlight of the meal. I ordered the veggie burger and the person I was with ordered the spaghetti pomodoro - they were both fine: I wasn't upset we ate them but I'm not sure I'd ask for them again. The pasta just didn't seem very flavorful even with the lemon and tomato, and the burger was good but didn't have a ton of structure to actually feel like a burger. We would come back perhaps for after work drinks or to try a dessert, but not sure we'd prioritize dinner again. read more

The cheese board and cocktails were fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed the evening air on the patio.

We picked up food the other day and the food was great!!! My boyfriend had the veggie burger and said it was super yummy. I had the ricotta dumplings and they also hit the spot! I think it would probably be much better if we were to eat at the restaurant but it made for a cozy night in :) read more

Found this place on a whim while in Boston for a conference. The Nashville hot chicken biscuit was so good! The potatoes were soft with a crispy outside. Loved the mimosa, too. read more

Great food, love the menu and the service is outstanding. We've already come back twice

Nice modern and spacious restaurant near South Station. Came at 11am for lunch before heading out on the train. The service was good, but the food was not, especially being on a low-carb diet. The deviled eggs were a good but ordinary, the warm burrata was tough (unable to cut and too big to eat) with the tomato sauce ordinary and in too much abundance. The Cobb salad was decent, but the flank steak add-on was not cooked to order and was a very tough piece of meat with gristle throughout. We would not recommend. read more

Cool vibe to the restaurant- lighting, tables, chairs were all very cool We had the burrata app and it was pretty good. We had a lot of sauce/cheese left over after we finished the initial pieces of bread, so our server brought us more. Super nice! I ordered the cobb salad and it was also pretty good. Kitchen forgot the avocado and the tomatoes weren't marinated, but still a decent salad. Our server brought me a couple slices of avocado from the kitchen when I mentioned it :) Boyfriend ordered the pulled pork with fries. The pulled pork was GREAT, but the fries were underdone. Despite being underdone, the taste was great. The chicken chili was also good. Definitely made with good ingredients. Just a little salty. The biscuit that came with it was deciduous! read more

Pretty cool spot, with a great vibe and a good mix of a menu. Comfort meets hipster. And that's a compliment. It's fresh, strong flavors for the basic bar fare. The cocktails are better than expected, and aptly named. You will want to hangout and just vibe in this place read more

I heard about the Ricotta dumplings so I came for the ricotta dumplings! There were excellent, the sauce was especially great. I also ordered the biscuits to start which were very good. The blue cheese is a little unusual but that's why I ordered them. Since I don't eat chicken, I opted to go sans chicken drippings butter. I'm sure it tastes great, but just not for me. I used the biscuits to soak up the extra sauce from the dumplings...culinary power move. read more

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Enjoyed this place on the recommendation of someone I met at the hotel. Somewhat reminded me of Jones in Philadelphia for those familiar. Nice selection of comfort food. Decent local beer list. Friendly staff. Wouldn't mind hanging out at the bar from the looks of it. Full dinner Deviled Eggs, a salmon dish, Cuban rice/beans w/chicken and a burger. All were delicious and worth the money. read more

Reservations for 8:30 and the restaurant closed at 10 pm party of 8 for a birthday we eating and drinking but after the lights were turned on we were rushed out. Food was alright and service slow. It's definitely not a late night spot and more concerned about the brunch set up next day. read more

Food is great but the waiting staff and service are pretty bad. Lots of attitude which overshadows the delicious food.

So glad we decided to come here! Ordered the scallop fritters, the veggie burger, and the apple crumble. All were delicious. Bonus points for the amazing music!!! Will definitely be coming back again. read more

Super close to the opera house! Very convenient for a matinee show! Food was awesome! Everything looked good. I will for sure return to try their other dishes! read more

Delicious! Came with a group for lunch and they handled us easily, and food was delicious. It's not the healthiest spot around, but no worse than you'd expect going in :) My major frustration, though, was that I ordered a sandwich with 'daily salad'. Perhaps it's my mistake for not clarifying, but it turned out that my day's daily salad was a condiment-sized cup of potato salad. I was expecting greens! Daily salad might mean something different elsewhere, but my meal was not what I expected. read more

So on a quest for Pavolva I found this place. I was a little hesitant because it has just been featured on Chronicle but we took a chance on a late Sunday lunch. It was delicious. The cosmos we. Had were some of our favorite. Te empanadas were great. As was the ritz chicken and ricotta dumplings. I love deviled eggs and these were creamy but needed spice. The smoked chicken chili was good but the consistency was a little off putting. The side of fries not so good. The Pavlova was everything we wanted. A blend of tartans sweet. A return is on the horizon. read more

Went here on super bowl for a quick bite and cocktails. The bread and biscuits...to die for. Absolutely delicious. Flaky and savory. Everything you want when you think of a biscuit. We also shared the empanadas. The dough was flaky and crunchy on the outside but soft and buttery on the inside. So so good! The cocktails...I could have sat there and drank all night. I will definitely be back! read more

Friendly and timely service Nice outdoor seating Appreciated they have a non alcoholic beer option Got a salad for dinner and the lettuce mix was fresh and tasty. But the food left something to be desired! I got fried chicken on the salad, and the chicken was bland and all breading. I scraped off some of the breading and could hardly find the chicken underneath. read more

Went there for lunch today based on previous Yep reviews and I'm so glad I did. We sat inside at the bar although there was outdoor seating available. The cocktail menu is inventive and our drinks were great. I had the fried chicken sandwich and my friend had the flat patty burger. There are so many great options and we could have even ordered from the brunch menu. We shared our sandwiches and they were delicious and filling. I had house chips and they were also great. There's even a sweet menu but we were stuffed. I'll for sure go again! read more

Menu options were terrible. They didnt have much to choose from. Got 3 appetizers and they were okay. Wait time was pretty long. I honestly wont be back here unfortunately. read more

The Ritz chicken is nearly life changing. The three onion butter is perfect without overtaking the dish. You are about to find out why Ritz cracker coating should never be dissed. We enjoyed it immensely! read more

Great spot for a meal right by Chinatown. Plenty of room both indoors or outdoors which is particularly important for those of us slowly returning to indoor dining. I came for brunch which if you come in early you can just walk in without a reservation. Though it was getting busier as time went on. I opted to order the Classic which is your typical eggs, sausage, potatoes, bread meal. Everything was great and service was good. I would definitely return for brunch or to check out their dinner options. read more

Stillwater - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First time at Stillwater and will definitely be back! Had the classic eggs benedict at brunch and was not disappointed! Everything on the menu looked so good, I can't wait to try more. Staff were very friendly and all COVID guidelines were enforced to ensure a safe dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

Stillwater - Eggs Benedict - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overall we were really satisfied here. It was a fun atmosphere and the food was spot on. The chicken empanaditas were excellent. The sweet potato gnocchi dish was stellar. The food was fresh, delivered quickly, and tasty. Really, the main issue we had was that the bench seating is designed for who knows what kind of person. You sink into the cushions and then the table is too high and far. It was awkward! We will definitely be back but just choose another table. read more

We were disappointed with our experience at Stillwater. We had high hopes, but both the food and drinks were very average. All of our meals tasted like something we could have easily made at home. The service was slow- we had to wait almost 20 minutes for our table even though we'd made a reservation. Our server kept clearing our plates/cups before we were done. At one point they asked one person if they'd like another cocktail. That person said yes, but then the server brought another round of drinks for the entire table, even though two peoples' drinks were still completely full! Because of this, our tab was almost $200 for a very basic meal. read more

Was recommended for brunch and found the establishment to be delightful and the food to die for! The 421 and Kingston dishes were absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend the bloody mary which comes with a slice of bacon. The staff was attentive & friendly. I'll be recommending this brunch spot to others. read more

Very cute brunch spot! The portions were good sized for the price. Lots of cute/tasty options to choose from. Would have liked to see some espresso options for drinks but was very pleased with the food and coffees. read more

Stillwater - Classic + Essex + pancakes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went here early (7PM) on a Sat night. The restaurant was pretty busy, some families with kids; by the time we left there were several twenty-somethings coming, a good sign! Fantastic meal, had the biscuits, empanaditas, and deviled eggs...all were outstanding. Our group of 4 had the lamb chops, chicken fried ribeye, and butter toasted Gnudi. And a pork Mac & cheese too. For dessert we had the jelly donut creme brûlée and Pavlova. All outstanding food, Chef Sarah Wade has done a great job. Two minor suggestions: 1) signs on the doors as you walk along the street coming from South Station directing you to the main entrance and 2) little less sauce on the lamb chops, kind of masked the lamb. But very minor, will definitely be back. Great bar/wine list too. read more

Stillwater - Jelly Donut Creme Brûlée - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Still water was such a wonderful find. Excellent food and service for a reasonable upscale price. The barata was exceptional. Our server Vincent was great. Extremely professional relaxed and friendly. Vincent helped with some menu selections. The Chicken Fried Rib eye and Lamb chops were delicious. If you have room do not leave untill you try the freshly made ricotta donuts. My only suggestion for improvement would be fresh ground coffee. Otherwise a wonderful dining experience. read more