Caveat: I don't enjoy writing bad reviews, but I've never had such a bad brunch in the South End. Enter locale, which was fairly empty. Sit down at wobbly table and eye over the menu, which is fairly uninspired. Waitress recommends to brunch items and a Bloody Mary. Mate and I order both her recommendations and have a couple Mary's. Mate gets the sidewalk which comes out with a completely uncooked egg, spam for ham, and charred cheese and potatoes congealed on top, no Bueno. I order the pastrami hash, which conceptually sounds like a delicious item with sweet potatoes and endives. Unfortunately, it was once again way to greasy, no acid to brighten the plate. It was nothing special or noteworthy. Bloodies tasted heavy on bottled mix, also no Bueno. Staff didn't seem to notice or care. Trophy room is in a neighborhood with heavy hitters like Metropolis and Tremont 647. I don't think they'll do well unless they can recreate themselves Resteraunt Impossible style. read more

Admittedly, the bar isn't very high in this city, but they have the best nachos in Boston

The Trophy Room is truly a hidden gem in Boston. Due to living around the corner, I've come here for breakfast, dinner and for just drinks on the weekend. I have yet to have a bad experience and this is surely due to the staff and bartenders being SO AMAZING. Every food item has been pretty darn tasty and I can definitely recommend the nachos or succotash superfood (if you're here for brunch). Their burgers have been quite delicious too! The bar tenders are fun and creative with their cocktails, and have been very generous with toppings like tootsie rolls, gummy worms and many more nostalgic treats. Highly recommend The Trophy Room! read more

Very dark and crowded and the food is very very fried and dry. The prices are way out of line

I love Trophy Room. A couple friends of mine go here often and every time I've tagged along, it's been great. There are enough beers on tap (aka. you have choices, but not an overwhelming amount) and the cocktail list is plentiful. The cocktails are pretty creative and are made with a heavy pour (which is A-ok in my book). I think what makes Trophy Room so great is the atmosphere and the awesome bartenders. The place is pretty lively, but not overcrowded or too loud. You can hang out and actually hear the people you're with (which could be good or bad, depending on your situation...). Trophy Room also serves food, which can be a lifesaver if you're drinking cocktails all night. Anyway, if you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend dropping in for some drinks with friends! read more

The location is great. The bar area is well laid out albeit super crowded. No coat check or place to hang your coat. Not a great beer selection and the ones on tap are not very original but over-priced for stuff you can get at whole foods. The food and service are below standard. My steak tips with mashed potatoes was closer to steak tips with grits. The steak tips were cooked well but not flavorful or interesting. The apps that came out were undercooked and were basically bland. When we told the server that they weren't very good he said "well everyone loves them" and walked away. I ate here when it first opened and the food and service were much higher quality. It was actually a big joke at the table on how rotten the food was and the server. We still gave him a good tip. With that said--there was a reason we got dinner reservations last minute. Just go in with eyes wide open, if you don't like the food they won't try to please the customer here. Just eat what you are served like at a diner! ;-) read more

We have only been here for drinks a couple of times. We really enjoyed ourselves. The cocktail menu is fun and the bartenders are really friendly. We plan to visit this place whenever we visit Boston. read more

Usually I would give this place a 3 as an A-ok spot but they get an extra star for their menu. I am overjoyed when I see a dining establishment but in some creative twists in flavor and ingredient to create unique vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes without gloatingly promoting themselves for doing so. Respect! Came here with my classmates and alumni for a mini get-together right down the way from my work. We squished into a booth [because we choose to like each other] and stumbled through the menus. Their beer selection is small but solid, I'm sure there's more at the bar naturally, and the waiter made modest amounts of appearances which was the reason I did not order larger dishes. I had a really tough time deciding what I wanted, there were too many good looking options. I finally settled on the blood orange risotto and the grilled asparagus. The asparagus was delightfully charred yet it didn't impact the flavor, especially in combo with the soy aioli [which for a second I forgot what it was as I was very green]. The blood-orange risotto was interesting. I loved the small size which is great for a heavy risotto, however it was VERY heavy on the blood orange. Unfortunately the additional infusion of the balsamic drizzle left the dish too sweet for my taste. But +1 for originality. I really want to come back and try some of the more ingenious creative ideas: the spicy cauliflower wings, the carrot bisque, the angel hair zoodles [zucchini noodles!!!! and tricolored carrots goo Italy!] or the vegan spaghetti [that was my runner up if I had more time] All together, should be back, cheers! read more

Went here with a couple of friends to grab a bite to eat on a Tuesday night. We were seated right away and the place was decently packed, even around 6pm. For food, I ordered the classic burger with a side salad. The salad itself was pretty bland and lacked any excitement. My friend's salad also didn't look great and like something I could make at my house. The burger on the other hand was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. I don't know what they do with their buns, but it tasted like they were grilled with butter and really helped to complete the meal. We also tasted wine since it was their wine tasting night and enjoyed a glass of one of the selections. Overall, this place has a great vibe and serves up some tasty food, just skip the salads as they lack a little substance. read more

Went for brunch and ordered the eggs Benedict. Have to say: it was nearly perfect. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the Hollandaise was good, not great but good. Portions aren't huge but just right. The only complaint is the breakfast potatoes. They were rather oily/greasy and bland. Not just "needs salt" bland but they didn't have much potato flavor to them. Service was good. read more

We went for brunch/lunch on a Sunday around noon. We each had the burger, with fried egg ($13ish, and $3 extra for the egg). The beef had fantastic flavor, and overall the burger was delicious. Buns were nicely toasted so that despite the runniness of the soft-cooked egg yolk and the juiciness of the patty and all the condiments etc., they were not soggy. Patty was very thick and juicy, and a medium-rare was exactly that, not a wishy-washy medium like you get so often. The lettuce could have been a bit more crunchy, and the fries were not my favorite in terms of texture (basically like potato sticks with no crunch). Nice comfortable decor, not too crowded. The service was not great- I asked for mayo when I ordered the burger, then again as the waitress passed by, then again when someone else asked how were were doing and if we needed anything else, and only on the fourth try did I get my mayo. They also brought the check way too soon, and then took way too long in processing the payment. Overall, three and a half stars for the food, two stars for service, three for ambience. read more

Been here twice now since they reopened and my group had the pleasure of being served by Frank both times. He was wonderful! He gave great drink and food recommendations and I would recommend him to any group looking for a fun server! read more

A solid brunch spot: their drinks are really good and their service was great (we had James serve us). It wasn't really that packed for an Easter Sunday brunch but seemed like it could be more lively @ night. It's pretty cheap, too; we ordered an omlet, drinks, tomato mozzerella and arugula salad, french toast side, and the potatoes. i would not come back but it was worth going one time for sure. nice ambiance and cool vibe. read more

In town for work staying at the Chandler Inn and stopped over for a late night drink and a bite to eat on a Monday night. The Trophy Room had a two person band and our awesome bartender Scott, with the gnarly tattoos, closed the band's set out with a nice rendition of Al Green's let's stay together. I had the pan-seared salmon and quinoa couscous mix and was wildly surprised at the quality and preparation. The Salmon was prepared perfectly, crispy skin and moist delicious inside. Don't come here expecting typical "bar food". The Trophy Room is a great option for drinks or a meal. Plus our excellent bartender Scott provided great customer service and made our experience welcoming and fun. I also heard if you catch Scott on a good day, he might have prepared some delicious desserts for the patrons. Enjoy! read more

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I really liked it here. Great vibe, clean, not too crowded. We showed up at 8 pm on a Saturday afternoon 8 people deep and stayed until about 10:00 pm. We got really lucky because they were holding a large booth for a while for a big party that was late. We grabbed beers from the bar and were standing around when we got hungry. I asked the hostess how long it would be take to seat is and she said that if the party did not arrive in 10 minutes the table was ours. After 9 mins she gave us the table. Our server (Sadly I forget her name but she had red hair) was awesome. She had a great personality, gave food and drink recommendations, and was just really good at her job. I got the truffle popcorn (good, but smallish so you won't want to share with anyone) for an appetizer and had the cauliflower wings and carrot soup as an entree. They were both appetizers but I wanted it. the cauliflower wings is grilled cauliflower with buffalo sauce. It was really good, but a little spicy. Pairing it with the carrot soup have my mouth little reprieve from the spice because the soup had curry. It's ok I ate some of my boyfriend's fries to help with that. They ended up not having as much soup left as they thought so they gave me my bowl of soup for free (since it was about the same size as the popcorn). I wouldn't have known it was small since I had never been there before, but it is good to know. I had the Tour de France drink and it was really good. My boyfriend said his old fashioned was only ok, but that his burger was perfect. Great experience overall and I look forward to going back. read more

Loved our bar tender! We popped in around 4 on a Friday and he chatted with us and even told me how to make the buffalo cauliflower. Yum!!! Great drinks too. Went back for brunch Saturday and loved the Gumbo...perfect for a chilly day. Nice friendly staff. read more

Used to go here. Now I can't cuz the new bartenders literally can't do their jobs. Just go to club cafe and don't waste your money here

Our first time at the Trophy Room restaurant/bar and the atmosphere was nice (loud in front and quiet in back), we ordered Lobster Roll and Meatballs (meatballs were a little dry). Service was good! Waitress was very nice!! read more

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The people here are so nice and the food here is amazing! It was not overcrowded even on a Saturday night and always has good music and good shows on. Definitely a go to place. read more

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Called ahead and they were able to accommodate us even though they had a large private function going on in the main bar area. Service was great! Met at the door with a smile and taken to our table right away. Our waiter was excellent. He was very attentive and courteous. Food was awesome, we have some vegetarians and vegans in our party and they didn't have to hunt to find something suitable. They have great options for them. Drinks were great! I had the Trophy Wife and just like my own beautiful wife, I couldn't get enough of it. We would definitely highly recommend the Trophy Room. They now have music on Mondays and Wednesdays as well. read more

So it goes like this, the restaurant that replaced the previous gay sports bar was very nice looking on the inside and out. I was impressed with the decor, lighting, etc. Was strikingly different is the clientele, I believe I heard that they wanted a more lucrative & diverse crowd so hence the upgrade, funny, more diversity in this case means less gays. The waiter was super friendly so we ordered drinks and appetizers. My friend got the clam chowder which we both liked and I got the Jalapeno Cheddar Pretzels, which I didn't like. The pretzel didn't look homemade but came out of a box and was reheated. The cheese on the top wasn't fresh as it was a part of the pretzel. The taste was bland and not fresh. I really want to like this place because of the decor and the windows that open, it's way more inviting than Club Cafe so I'm come here again. read more

Great food, menu always changing. Attentive staff, quick and courteous. Aaron was our server, and he was excellent. I'll come back here whenever I can. read more

Great local spot. Very convenient if you're staying at the adjacent hotel or nearby. Usually a large local crowd. Drink prices are very reasonable and the bar staff can make recommendations on beer or mixed drinks. It gets pretty crowded for sporting events so get there early if you want to watch a game. read more

Cool little spot stopped in with my fiancé for a drink not much of a menu choice only have a few things and most of it is breakfast they have a full bar good service read more

This place gave me food poisoning. Either the clam chowder or the burger that I had to remove a black avocado from. Either way, lost my entire Saturday that we were hosting friends from out of town violently dying. Wouldn't recommend to a friend. read more

Pros: great seat at the bar to watch march madness, friendly bartender, bar fries were amazing, good hummus, good beer, reasonable prices, clean bathrooms Cons: none read more

Trophy Room used to be a hot spot among Boston's gay population, but that has since changed. Trophy Room has lost almost its entire gay clientele in the blink of an eye. Not sure what the mindset behind this shift is, but for a venue we've frequented for years and were considered "regulars" this is not a good look. If Trophy plans to redeem itself as an establishment we'd step foot into again with acceptance, you will see our dollars, but for now we will drink, dine, and make new memories elsewhere. read more

Went to the trophy room for a friends birthday brunch before the holidays. Drinks where great. Food was nothing to write home about and the server was awesome. I'm pretty sure they where under staffed because the manager was helping our server. So for being alone she was amazing. The reason behind the 1 star is because I left my ray ban sunglasses there. The next day when I realized, I called and they told me they had them in the safe and to call back at 6pm when the manager was there to come in and get them. When I called back I was told the manager wasn't in and to call back at 9. I wasn't able to go in and get them because they don't open until 4pm and by that time I'm going into work. This went on for a few days. So when I finally got in touch with them they told me they didn't have them. So either they where lost or someone is rocking my new sunglasses. Pretty unprofessional in my (sunglasses)eyes. read more

As good as it gets is right on. This place was excellent and I plan on paying forward the recommendation to make this place a priority. I had an app, a strip steak and 3 draft beers and everything was truly excellent. Prices were not half bad and I brought left overs home and thoroughly enjoyed them the next day. This place impressed me in a big way. From the service to atmosphere this place is doing it right.I'm excited I found this place and I'll be back here asap. Trophy Room FTW! -Red Carlton read more

Friendly, warm staff. Beautiful, comfortable design. Approachable food with some fun twists: try the "spicy cauliflower wings!" The small kitchen is open to the restaurant, so the smiling, young chef is very much a part of the experience. They serve food until midnight during the week; rare to find in the south end and very much appreciated for those of us working in the industry. This place has the potential to become the quintessential neighborhood spot "where everybody knows your name." read more

Mediocre service and sub-average food. No real redeeming qualities. Don't go out of your way.

This is an easy review - LOUSY!! I'll be quick as many of the lengthy reviews of this place MUST be paid reviewers. The burger was practically inedible. The flatbread pizza just plain sucked. The waitress reeked of perfume. I will not return and I don't give a damn how many people on yelp think this restaurant merits more than one star. This place is bad!! read more

Arrived at Trophy Room after leaving the long long long wait jn a short line at Club Cafe up the street. Wow what a huge difference. Walked in, NO cover and, no wait. We grabbed our drinks very quickly and the clientele here was great on the eyes too. A must to check out their dinner menu looks great as well. read more

I brought my parents to the Trophy Room for brunch Sunday and couldn't have had a better experience. Great service from Josh our waiter, courteous intros from the beautiful General Manager Delphine and Evan (the Chef) took the time to bring out food himself so as to introduce himself to us. I will be back here frequently! Congrats to Cliff the owner for his success in his new venture! read more

Bartenders are extremely rude except Sasha. You sit down at the bar and immediately asked for a card name tab. Then when I tried to buy a drink for a friend I got chastised because they had a different tab. It's pretty crazy. Going to a bar should be easy not a lot of work. Also they use Tommy Bahama soap extremely homophobic. read more

We came here on a Sunday at 3pm for some drinks and a late lunch. We waited 10 minutes for someone to come over and ask us our drink order, but no one ever acknowledged us. After getting up and asking a server folding napkins if we had to order food at the bar, she dismissed me and said there weren't serving food until 4pm. This was a blatant lie since tables around us were just served. The service here was deplorable and rude. Would not recommend. read more

They did a great job remodeling a few years ago and the decor is awesome. I've been here for drinks and apps before, which were fine but not worth remembering. My friend has a peanut allergy and the chef did come over to speak with her after we placed our order which was very much appreciated and unexpected. My main issue is with the constant smoking outside. I realize they have no control over which patrons smoke, but they need to clean up the butts better. I walk by on a daily basis and it is so disgusting to see the beautiful brick littered with dozens of cigarette butts. People were also apparently using the dirt by the tree outside as an ashtray and it didn't get cleaned up for almost a week! Maybe if Trophy Room wasn't on my walk to work I wouldn't notice or care but since I have to look at it every day, I'd rather support other local businesses that care about the appearance of the neighborhood. read more

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Slow kitchen, overpriced bland "empanadas", all three of us very disappointed by the food. Will not come back to eat. My two companions agreed. read more

Great place for a drink and late night snacks. Service is unbelievable nice, my server Libby was great with recommendations and attention to details. Incredible!!!! Will definitely return to this place next time I am in town. read more

Came for Sunday brunch, ordered egg Benedict , the English muffin was cut with a knife, eggs over time, and we're not running, The hollandaise sauce came out of a jar not homer made, and it frozen. The appearance of lacks luster, overall diner experience. I stand behind my review, I eat out very frequently, and egg Benny is my favorite. I know the difference. The Zaget rating was probably before it changed owners, and I give props where props are due, and if you had a great meal here kudos to you. I guess I had a bad day for the restaurant. But when I had s day in the city from out of town we choose this place for its popular review. read more