Eastern Standard
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 532-9100
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Kenmore Street
- Specialties:
- Hotel Bar, Outdoor Bar
- Hours:
- Daily 7am-2am
Editorial Review for Eastern Standard – by Eric Grossman
Like a bistro on steroids, Eastern Standard provides its patrons, many of whom are well-heeled out-of-towners, with a bevy of seating options. While there's an exceptionally lengthy marble bar and a stylish private room, most diners stick to the high-ceilinged dining room's red leather booths or seating on Kenmore Square's largest sidewalk patio. Courteous servers patrol all corners, and given the restaurant's mammoth size, it guarantees a quiet, relaxing spot for a business breakfast or lunch. In short, the menu leans towards straightforward comfort fare and fresh seafood, with several eye-catching oddities thrown into the mix. Standout items include stellar mussels (in tomato, fennel and white wine broth), salt cod fritters, roasted bone marrow, sage-roasted chicken, and juicy bistro burgers. Homemade sorbet and authentic cinammon sugar zeppole prove popular among desserts.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe bar whips up some impressive house drinks, including a rum punch with pomegranate juice. Also, there's an exceptionally affordable wine list that includes several bargain bottles.
Where to SitThough a bit upscale for the beery masses that descend upon Fenway Park, the restaurant's outdoor patio provides a fascinating spot for people-watching on game nights.
User Reviews for Eastern Standard
05/24/2008 Posted by marinaka228
The food here is just not that good. The waiters were unprofessional and unfriendly. The service is was slow. But the physical space of the restaurant is pretty nice. Not worth going if you ask me.
Pros: physical space of restaurant
Cons: food, service, value
05/22/2008 Posted by GeorgeandStacey
My husband and I live in the Fenway but we never go to this place because it always looks so crowded! We had tickets to the game and decided to try to get an outside table by going a little early. It worked! The menu was a little confusing (a HUGE selection of cocktails not organized in any way I could figure out) but our adorable waitress, Ariel, proved to be a good and friendly guide even thought by the time we started to order drinks it was very busy. My drink was delicious so I had to have two, my husband stuck to beer and loved the draft beer she selected instead of Sam. Our food came out fast and was delcious! The burgers here are outstanding and the melted cheese appetizer is delicious. Then the sox won! What more can you ask for? We will definitely be back.
Pros: great service, fun atmostphere, tons of cocktails
Cons: crowded, noisy
