The Cheesecake Factory
Boston, MA 02199-7602
Phone: (617) 399-7777
Fax: (617) 399-1909
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Belvidere Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Family-Friendly Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:30am, Sun 10am-11pm
Editorial Review for The Cheesecake Factory – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Oddball architecture--curving surfaces and colorful light fixtures--and thick-as-a-book menus distinguish this restaurant from other eateries. The encyclopedic menu spans the globe with enormous American interpretations of dishes like pad thai, shrimp tacos, miso salmon, pasta Milanese and a slate of appetizers, sandwiches, entrees and desserts too extensive to list. The namesake cheesecakes, ranging from original to peanut-butter-cup-fudge ripple, are over the top in both concept and decadence.
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User Reviews for The Cheesecake Factory
07/21/2008 Posted by simply_commenting
I have been to the Prudential Cheesecake about 4-8 times at least. The service is quick (they seat you sooner then expected usually), the service is good (the staff is nice, although most waiters seem somewhat new--they are at least friendly). The food is great! I have had: thai lettuce wraps, habachi steak, buffalo wings, a few of the cheesecakes, some of the fruity drinks- my girlfriend LOVES the margaritas (she's a tough one to please too). I keep going and have yet to be disappointed. Sure, it's a chain restaurant but it looks nice inside and with the novel sized menus...you will find something you like. Be ready for lines--but you can always stroll through the mall while you are waiting.
Pros: Great food, many many choices, friendly staff, decent atmosphere.
Cons: Sometimes too busy, be prepared for waits over 45 min.
04/12/2008 Posted by freewilly7
yes it's a chain, and yes their menus are usually soiled or stained (and yes it's gross), but it's a nice place to go esp when there's nothing better around. and yes they're famous for HUGE portions, even the half-size salads are like a tiny mountain! food-wise, many are good (from the molasses bread, avocado rolls, calamari, thai lettuce wrap, ahi carpaccio, wings, to steak diane, chicken piccata, and pasta da vinci), but i wouldn't go for the "grilled" sandwiches again unless they can skip the butter. the WHOLE sandwich is so greased up (i would say it's soaked in butter) my hands got all oily just holding it. in general, good food and drinks at fairly consistent levels. hence, they usually have a long wait, so better go early or simply avoid peak hours. p.s. many times we tried, many times we couldn't even stand the look of the dessert menu after the main course. :)
Pros: many locations
Cons: many people
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