(617) 532-9100
528 Commonwealth Ave (Hotel Commonwealth)
Boston,
MA
02215
42.3487
-71.096
Neighborhoods: Fenway/Kenmore, Kenmore
What People Are Saying About Eastern Standard
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
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…
09/30/09
Average, that's all......
by burner1 at Citysearch
The only thing that stood out to me at Eastern Standard was the atmosphere. For a wednesday evening it was filled with a young professional crowd, but not to over crowded. I had no wait for a table for two on the patio. Greeted by our server within a minute of being seated, informed of the nights specials and drink order was taken, expected but not taken for granted anymore. The food was well prepared, tasty but not something that I will remember. The prices are a little high but should be expected as the Kenmore Square area clientle is BU students and young professionals living of trust funds and their parents money, not all but the majority. In my experience, the food was average but over priced. The service was above average, but in reading other reviews it appears that I was lucky. I would visit again but would probably choose to try somewhere else first.
- Pros: Patio, atmosphere
- Cons: mediocre food, pricey
08/23/09
Horrible Food
by blackadder at Citysearch
The food at this place is overpriced and not that good. about the only thing they know how to cook well is a burger and fries. the pasta sauce tastes like ragu and the pasta is undercooked. there is nothing special about this place. next time I will go to bertucci's or uno's and save a few dollars.
- Pros: near fenway
- Cons: the food
05/03/09
Great water!
by BuddyJ at Citysearch
Been raised in a restaurant family and have paid my dos in the industry. Anniversary late night desert & drinks "Didn't Happen", cocktail waitress' took 15 minutes on water, and then another 15 minutes on bringing the desert menu. So after a half an hour we left.
at expensive prices it shouldn't be that much of a pain to get served.
The dumb minded service you get in this town is incredible.
Note to all that work in the service industry.
"YOU WAIT ON THE CUSTOMER THE CUSTOMER DOESN'T WAIT ON YOU"
"IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG TRY TO MAKE IT UP TO YOUR CUSTOMER"
"IF YOU HATE YOUR JOB .......QUIT"
- Pros: atmosphere
- Cons: service ONLY EXSIST IN A TIME MACHINE !
The Details on Eastern Standard
What to Drink:
The 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 Sit:
Though 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.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Travelers Check, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Breakfast, Hotel Restaurants, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Business Breakfast, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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