Dillon's Restaurant and Bar
(617) 421-1818
955 Boylston St
(at Hereford Street)
Boston,
MA
02115
42.3478
-71.0858
Neighborhoods: Black Bay West, Back Bay
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11am-2am
Sat-Sun 10am-2am
Price:
$$
Parking:
Lot; Street
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Dillon's Restaurant and Bar
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene
Housed in the high-profile former home of Barcode and Division Sixteen, Dillon's serves as one of Boylston Street's most fashionable eating and drinking spots. The front bar and sunken dining area, both awash in oak and mahogany, feature comfortable leather seating and retro fans. A bevy of flat-screen TVs keep sports enthusiasts engaged, while the designer cocktails' high price tags--the deathly sweet Bon Bon martini costs $10--force the collegiate set to head elsewhere.
The Food
Young waiters camp out at the bright open kitchen while waiting for upscale bar snacks like thin-crust pizzas and coconut-breaded shrimp. Straightforward nicoise salad, with its generous portion of seared tuna medallions, makes for an ideal starter. Barflies gravitate towards the juicy Black Angus burger, served with curly fries. Adventurous types skip sandwiches in favor of sweet pad thai or bland beef stroganoff. Rich chocolate-mousse cake is typical of the desserts.
User Reviews
Jbug
April 18, 2009
I went here with a party of 9!! I have celiac disease and when I asked if they had anything Gluten Free they looked at me like I was I just asked the most impossible thing in the world.. She told me that I Should know what I can eat and got me the head chef.. He also said no and that he can't do through all of his ingredients because there are too many!! and lastly, the other worker who was just watching this adds, "so I guess you can't have anything!" So rude I spent the entire night crying and didn't eat a thing thanks to this staff who couldn't be accomodating at all and make a dish for me ! They are ignorant and that is there JOB to know this information! Don't go here for dinner!
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BostonianBelle
October 27, 2008
Fun atmosphere, has a very stylish look without a stuffy feel to it. The food is great and affordable. Filling salads, large and very tasty pizzas, amazing burgers. Service was good; bartenders are very talkative and knowledgeable about their craft and the wait staff are always friendly. Great place to go for lunch, dinner, or an evening drink, but can get pretty packed with a late night college scene. If you don't stay there too late on Fridays or Saturdays you can avoid seeing the array of ridiculous drunk young adults making fools of themselves.
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bostonrunner20
September 23, 2008
This place is always over crowded, the lower-level area stinks, you will encounter most abnoxious and ill-mannered bartenders/hostesses and the bouncers are so hostile who always look for fight with customers. On my list of restuarants and bars this one makes the bottom most entry!
read full reviewThe Details on Dillon's Restaurant and Bar
Where to Sit:
Summertime, make a beeline for the sunken outdoor patio, which sees far more action than the main (indoor) bar.
Know Before You Go:
Expect older, better-dressed crowds at night, when a doorman checks identification (21 and over after 9pm) and outfits (leave the ripped jeans at home).
Save Money:
Most of the starters--and all of the salads--arrive in generous portions, so save some cash by splitting one.
Category:
Traditional American, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
