Red Sky Restaurant and Lounge

(617) 742-3333

16 North St
Boston, MA 02109 42.36052 -71.05631

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Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown

REDSKYBOSTON.COM

Price:

$$$

Last updated 10.16.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Restaurant Special Features:

People Watching, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

New American, Traditional American

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work

Smoking Permitted:

No

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Red Sky Restaurant and Lounge

Featured Review

Eric Grossman

Contributor

In Short – Unlike the raucous, student-friendly bars that populate the surrounding Quincy Market area, Red Sky aims to attract stylish twenty- and thirty-somethings with its upscale comfort fare (tuna tartare, grilled cheese with chorizo, pot stickers) and varied nightlife scene. DJs keep the action moving on the dance floor on the weekends. Diners fill plush banquettes to enjoy a wildly varied menu that incorporates Italian, American, and Asian favorites.

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
Mondays are industry night, while Wednesdays feature a Sinatra impersonator from 7pm-10pm. A late night tapas menu is served until 1am nightly.
Parking:
Patrons can park in the Haymarket garage and pay only $3 for three hours, with validation.
The Extras:
The doors do not close until 2am and food is served until 1am.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Amazing food, atmosphere and drinks!”
  2. “The location of this place is great.”
  3. “Red Sky is a great atmosphere, with great service (good looking staff to boot!)”
  4. “Fantastic atmosphere”
  5. “Plus, the atmosphere is relaxing and our service was amazing (I felt like we were our waitress' only table - and we most definitely weren't!)”
  6. “The atmosphere was very cool/trendy and the environment was clean and comfortable.”
  7. “would recommend this location to everyone of any age.”
  8. “like the overall lounge atmosphere of Red Sky.”
  9. “Great ambiance, great food, great night out”
  10. “The atmosphere was good, but the bartender was snippy at best and not pleasing to deal with.”
  11. “With its inviting ambiance, delicious variety of food, mouthwatering cocktails and not to mention Bostons sexiest bartenders and cocktail waitresses, why go anywhere else?”
  12. “highly recommend coming here to hang out or to have a romantic dinner with someone special.”
  13. “Our waitress was so cute and fun and gave us great service.”
  14. “Some people thinks its pricey but its no worse than any other bar in the neighborhood and with Red Sky you get great atmosphere, great service, and great looking people unlike anywhere else.”
  15. “This place is great to hang out all night also because the atmosphere is relaxing and you can actually hear yourself talk.”
  16. “The guys and girls working there are great helping create a very comfortable relaxing environment.”
  17. “With comfortable couches, and great windows to watch the passers-by this is a cool place to spend your Friday or Saturday nights!”
  18. “This is an awesome place for a couple of drinks after-work/pre-dinner, as the subtle (yet sleek) decor, mellow vibe, and great service lends itself to a great time!”
  19. “The atmosphere is excellent and the place shows great.”
  20. “It's atmosphere is romantic, relaxing and also fun!”
drinks
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “work in the financial district and make the trek across faneuil hall at least twice if not 3 times a week to unwind and enjoy some great drinks and great food at a reasonable price.”
  2. “Food and drinks were excellent!”
  3. “The food was decent, and there were a fair number of people inside, but after finishing the food I promptly left, quality of service is what makes or breaks a bar for me.”
  4. “and when you order drinks he looks soooo annoyed.”
  5. “ordered a drink that had little alcohol in it from a rude waitress.”
  6. “With its inviting ambiance, delicious variety of food, mouthwatering cocktails and not to mention Bostons sexiest bartenders and cocktail waitresses, why go anywhere else?”
  7. “It is FAR from average ( as someone put it previously) The food, drinks and staff are all wonderful!”
  8. “Oh, and I ordered the weekender drink and it is the perfect drink for your weekend!”
  9. “Decent bar for Fan.”
  10. “Amazing food, atmosphere and drinks!”
  11. “The mixed drinks are heavenly and the beers are priced just right.”
  12. “decided to sit at the bar, the bartenders were very polite and prompt to my needs.”
  13. “The food and drinks are great and the staff (owner HOT HOT HOT) is even better.”
  14. “The bartender was very rude and was annoyed when my friend asked a question about one of the drinks.”
  15. “great food, people, and drinks what more can you ask for!”
  16. “This is an awesome place for a couple of drinks after-work/pre-dinner, as the subtle (yet sleek) decor, mellow vibe, and great service lends itself to a great time!”
  17. “Red Sky is also great after work place to hang and gets a great bar crowd on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights.”
  18. “Some people thinks its pricey but its no worse than any other bar in the neighborhood and with Red Sky you get great atmosphere, great service, and great looking people unlike anywhere else.”
food quality
96.30000114440918% positive
  1. “So after drinking a few of their signature Red Sky Martini's ( my personal fave) and the late night hunger kicks in, order up few of their yummy apps!”
  2. “They serve fantastic cuisine with flare and rich flavors.”
  3. “The service and food are great!”
  4. “It is FAR from average ( as someone put it previously) The food, drinks and staff are all wonderful!”
  5. “Never a cover, great people, great food”
  6. “The thing that most stays in my mind is that the portions of food are great and very good.”
  7. “Everything was literally melt-in-your-mouth delicious.”
  8. “dine out alot and this place by far has some of the best food I have ever tasted.”
  9. “The food was OK, but the lounge aspect was very nice.”
  10. “With its inviting ambiance, delicious variety of food, mouthwatering cocktails and not to mention Bostons sexiest bartenders and cocktail waitresses, why go anywhere else?”
  11. “Everytime I've eaten there, the food has been phenominal; I think they have the best calamari and pork chop in town.”
  12. “great food, people, and drinks what more can you ask for!”
  13. “The food is absolutely outstanding and they serve it until 1am, which is great for a late dinner!”
  14. “Great ambiance, great food, great night out”
  15. “Great food!”
  16. “The food is absolutely delicious from its appetizers to its entrees, and the presentation is flawless.”
  17. “Amazing food, atmosphere and drinks!”
  18. “great food!”
  19. “The food was decent, and there were a fair number of people inside, but after finishing the food I promptly left, quality of service is what makes or breaks a bar for me.”
  20. “Nice servers and bartenders, very varied menu and they serve food until 1am.”
  21. “The portion of food along with price accompanied by friendly service and attractive servers is second to none for the area.”
  22. “The service is great and you still can't beat the food for the value!”
  23. “No, the food was not heavenly (we went with the tapas, maybe that was a mistake - the dumplings were uber-deep-fried, the tuna tartare nothing to write home about).”
  24. “love the tapas menu especially the shrimp and the Lamb shank entree is rediculous!”
  25. “work in the financial district and make the trek across faneuil hall at least twice if not 3 times a week to unwind and enjoy some great drinks and great food at a reasonable price.”
  26. “am here every week because they are the only place that serves good food late.”
  27. “The food and drinks are great and the staff (owner HOT HOT HOT) is even better.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “love the tapas menu especially the shrimp and the Lamb shank entree is rediculous!”
  2. “With its inviting ambiance, delicious variety of food, mouthwatering cocktails and not to mention Bostons sexiest bartenders and cocktail waitresses, why go anywhere else?”
  3. “Nice servers and bartenders, very varied menu and they serve food until 1am.”
  4. “The grilled veggies are perfect, and the selections varied enough in size and style to suit a table filled with different tastes.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The music is great they play everything across the board and friday and sat nights there is no better place to here todays music mixed with old school tracks.”
  2. “With comfortable couches, and great windows to watch the passers-by this is a cool place to spend your Friday or Saturday nights!”
  3. “If your looking for a place to relax, enjoy great conversation, and be surround by friendly service look no further, Red Sky is the place!”
  4. “Red Sky is also great after work place to hang and gets a great bar crowd on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights.”
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. “Red Sky fell flat on it's face, and I will not return.”
service
86.3599967956543% positive
  1. “The food was decent, and there were a fair number of people inside, but after finishing the food I promptly left, quality of service is what makes or breaks a bar for me.”
  2. “The service and food are great!”
  3. “great people watching”
  4. “This is an awesome place for a couple of drinks after-work/pre-dinner, as the subtle (yet sleek) decor, mellow vibe, and great service lends itself to a great time!”
  5. “Some people thinks its pricey but its no worse than any other bar in the neighborhood and with Red Sky you get great atmosphere, great service, and great looking people unlike anywhere else.”
  6. “Our waitress Korey was very attentive, looking around and seeing that she had many other tables she still made us feel like we were her only ones.”
  7. “If your looking for a place to relax, enjoy great conversation, and be surround by friendly service look no further, Red Sky is the place!”
  8. “The people working there always have a great attitude and really take pride in their service level & presentation.”
  9. “Nice servers and bartenders, very varied menu and they serve food until 1am.”
  10. “Red Sky is a great atmosphere, with great service (good looking staff to boot!)”
  11. “The service is great.”
  12. “With its inviting ambiance, delicious variety of food, mouthwatering cocktails and not to mention Bostons sexiest bartenders and cocktail waitresses, why go anywhere else?”
  13. “Had great service all three times I've been there too!”
  14. “ordered a drink that had little alcohol in it from a rude waitress.”
  15. “great food, people, and drinks what more can you ask for!”
  16. “The food and drinks are great and the staff (owner HOT HOT HOT) is even better.”
  17. “Our waitress was so cute and fun and gave us great service.”
  18. “The martini list is awesome and the staff is great (and really good looking too).”
  19. “The presentation is beautiful, the timing is right on, and the service is friendly and efficient.”
  20. “The employees are happy to serve, and very upbeat, keeping the restaurant-goers happy.”
  21. “The poor service really affected our entire experience there.”
  22. “The portion of food along with price accompanied by friendly service and attractive servers is second to none for the area.”
  23. “It is FAR from average ( as someone put it previously) The food, drinks and staff are all wonderful!”
  24. “decided to sit at the bar, the bartenders were very polite and prompt to my needs.”
  25. “The bartender was very rude and was annoyed when my friend asked a question about one of the drinks.”
  26. “The service is great and you still can't beat the food for the value!”
  27. “Never a cover, great people, great food”
  28. “have not yet encountered any "rude" servers or bartenders.”
  29. “Great Food, good service, everyone was polite, and a nice friendly crowd (a lot of brizzies).”
  30. “The atmosphere was good, but the bartender was snippy at best and not pleasing to deal with.”
  31. “The bartenders are very professional and friendly.”
  32. “The waitress served me a glass of flat champagne knowing it was flat!”
  33. “Plus, the atmosphere is relaxing and our service was amazing (I felt like we were our waitress' only table - and we most definitely weren't!)”
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Its a little darker, a little more expensive, and a has less baseball hat wearing college kids, but its still quite similar to most bars in the area.”
  2. “Some people thinks its pricey but its no worse than any other bar in the neighborhood and with Red Sky you get great atmosphere, great service, and great looking people unlike anywhere else.”
  3. “work in the financial district and make the trek across faneuil hall at least twice if not 3 times a week to unwind and enjoy some great drinks and great food at a reasonable price.”
  4. “The portion of food along with price accompanied by friendly service and attractive servers is second to none for the area.”
  5. “The thing that most stays in my mind is that the portions of food are great and very good.”
  6. “The service is great and you still can't beat the food for the value!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/17/11

wonderful!

by AARice at Citysearch

We loved this place! While visiting Boston we ran up on this place last Sunday. We were so impressed! Philly steak sandwhich my husband said ,"The best I've ever had" The Steak tips were AWESOME!

Loved the art work and decor.

The service was A+

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/12/11

very cool spot

by denis1 at Citysearch

easily the nicest spot in this side of the city. Not the typical faneuil hall bar with drunk college kids. Its classy yet fun and not crazy priced. Same prices as all other bars on the block, they do a late night menu, have awesome djs and there service is always friendly. Very nice spot if your looking for something other than the typical faneuil hall irish pub.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/15/10

SUNDAY FUNDAY!

by sassygrl13 at Citysearch

What an amazing sunday funday at red sky. A couple of us decided to meet up in fanueil hall, not knowing where to go, we decided to try redsky. We got there around 5:30ish to just grab some apps and drinks. What a nice surprise!! First off the apps were half priced from 4-6 and the drink menu was full of such a variety that I couldnt choose which drink i wanted, they all looked soooo good. We ended up getting the mussels and beef skewers. They were delicious and a huge portion plus half off the price! The service was extremely friendly and attentive. The drink menu was amazing ranging from drinks such as the key lime martini and raspberry mojito. We had such good service and loved the lounge area with the open windows, that we stayed for a while. There actually was a DJ that arrived and people kept pooring in. We ended up staying there pretty late and had a great sunday funday dancing to back in the day old school/hip hop music. The whole atmosphere was really fun and the service outdid the night! I would recommend going here, especially if you want a little sunday funday action

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/13/10

Amazing!!! Great food, service, and atmosphere!

by Ben85 at Citysearch

What a nice surprise! I went to Red Sky this past weekend and had an amazing time. I wanted to show some friends around Boston and this place was great in all aspects. We were warmly greeted when we walked in, and sat down in a cozy booth surrounded by original, local art work. Our server was kind, efficient, and went above and beyond to make our experience one to remember. Service was fast, and the food was outstanding. We had the calamari, and mac and cheese for appetizers which were both mouth watering. We each got the filet, cooked to order, and it was delicious. We were going to go to other bars in the area after Red Sky, but we were having such a good time we decided to stay. The DJ was great, and some bachlorette parties came in so there was no shortage of hot women. Over all Red Sky has great food, service, and an authentic atmosphere that cannot be matched. I will definitely return!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/03/09

A perfect Night out

by tori66 at Citysearch

A couple of my girlfriends and I were looking for something different to do after work. One of my co-workers told me about red sky and there Tuesdays "ladies 80's". To say the least we made our reservations and had a blast. It was almost too good to be true, a three course meal for free with the purches of a ten dollar beverage. The meal was proportioned perfectly. Our waitress Korey was very attentive, looking around and seeing that she had many other tables she still made us feel like we were her only ones. I cant say enough about this place. I will be back and so wont my friends.

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