Boston Public
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 266-4680
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Newbury Street
- Hours:
- Mon 12pm-3pm, Tue-Sat 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Boston Public – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
Located inside Louis, Boston's Mecca of all things fashionable, Boston Public successfully caters to the boutique's moneyed, well-dressed clientele. The main dining room maintains a chic atmosphere with dim lighting and stark, minimalist color scheme. Come summertime, lunching ladies fill the outdoor patio's sun-splashed tables for fantastic views of bustling Newbury Street. When not delivering selections from the bar's impressive wine and beer lists, impeccably groomed waiters and busboys practice their modeling techniques.
The Food
The forward-thinking menu succeeds by featuring wildly offbeat flavors (cinnamon pickles, yuzu vinaigrette) and high-end ingredients (king crab, Kobe beef). Natural sirloins and Black Angus filets are broiled at 1,800 degrees, ensuring a pleasing char. From sauteed bok choy and crab wontons to buttered edamame, Asian touches dot the menu. Light, airy cheesecake and refreshing homemade sorbets lead the list of desserts available.
Hits
Top-notch raw bar offerings (artfully presented oysters, huge shrimp cocktail) provide a not-too-filling complement to the heavy steakhouse fare on offer.
Misses
Space is at a premium in the dining room, and those dining in pairs may end up taking in their neighbors' conversations, whether they want to or not.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodWhile there's no dress code, most patrons sport the latest in casual chic--even the waiters wear designer jeans.
User Reviews for Boston Public
03/27/2008 Posted by drmtmt
I was recently at Boston Public with three friends, I had the tuna summer rolls I AM HOOKED.!! my friends had the sweet potato soup, tomato mozzarella salad, and the beet salad. All were great love the mozzarella. For an entree I had the salmon, i loved it ,best i have had in a long time the pickled vegetables were a perfect match. My friends had the cod, filet and skirt steak. Everyone was very happy with the food and our waiter was extreemely professional attentitve and recommeded some great wines. New harbor sauv blanc and the patricia green pinot noir for me both were outstanding and complimented my food well. I also loved the Pierre Sparr . We all shared the cheesecake and shortcake perfect. We highly recommend Boston Public.
Pros: food, wines, service cozy atmosphere
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
03/20/2008 Posted by lsh128
My girlfriends and I went to Boston Public last night for dinner, expecting a fantastic meal as well as an exciting atmosphere. We were completely disappointed. First, the service was terrible, slow, inattentive and immature. On two occasions, the waitress behind me dropped first a knife and then an entire metal tray on the ground which silenced the entire restaurant. The food was definitely overrated. The chicken spring roll appetizer tasted like they bought it at whole foods and served as their own. The salmon was slimy and the steak was served - without steak knives. We had to ask for steak knives to be delivered; isn't Boston Public a "steak house"? The dessert was the best part of the meal, however the strawberry shortcake was served in a wine glass and almost impossible to eat. To top off the night, the waiter overcharged us. The atmosphere was more like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" than upscale restaurant since everyone was seated on top of each other with barely room to breathe within chairs. Overall, we were totally unimpressed with Boston Public and would advise people to go elsewhere in search of a decent meal in Boston.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
