Gaslight
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 422-0224
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Union Park Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-1:30am, Sat-Sun 10:30am-1:30am
Editorial Review for Gaslight – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Befitting its name (French for "brasserie on the corner"), Gaslight provides the far reaches of the South End with a welcoming neighborhood hangout. The Aquitaine Group (Aquitaine, Metropolis Cafe, Union Bar and Grill) repeats its knack for striking a balance between upscale and casual, enabling diners to pop in for a quick snack or a full meal. The menu of bistro faves (onion soup, moules frites, nicoise salad) is affordably priced, with everything under $20.
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Insider Tips
ParkingFree evening parking is available in the lot adjacent to Gaslight.
What to DrinkBudding oenophiles are well-served, with roughly 20 wines available by the glass, half-carafe, carafe and bottle.
When to GoA late-night "supper" menu is served until 1:30am nightly.
User Reviews for Gaslight
05/05/2008 Posted by shanefnd
Went here last Saturday nigth with my family whowere in town for the weekend. The atmosphere and ambiance of Gaslight is really nice. The bar with it's long zinc strip is a really good first impression when you enter. When we moved to the dining area, the french bistro feeling continued with intimate seating and dark lighting, but it was all good! Becuase our table was delayed by roughly 20 minutes, the head waiter provided complimentry cheese fondue with garlic and onion and toasted breadsticks for dipping, along with 2 fresh baguettes to start off with. The meal was really tasty.....and the waiter was extremely nice and had a great sense of humor and character. After the meal, we moved to the bar which was buzzing by that stage and had a few drinks up until 1am. We stayed at this bar rather than moving to somewhere in town where we would have to stand in line for at least 20 minutes on a Saturday night!
Pros: Atmosphere, service, bar
Cons: none
03/28/2008 Posted by bowdoin79
Gaslight is a great addition to the crowded South End dining scene...It is basically a Balthazar knockoff, but why not as the concept is so successful. The space is welcoming, the bar is great.,.. a long expanse of gleaming zinc ( why they do not let it develop a patina as in France I will never know) . The cocktail list is interesting, the beers on tap varied , and the wines.. well...passable at best . The dining area is lively ..this is no place for intimate conversation. The food is very good ... appetizers and main courses cover the gamut... you cannot go wrong with the steak frites and the daily specials. Basically this is the standard "americanized" bistro concept...but it works. It is a great place to get together with friends . The prices are reasonable... and the parking is free...you cannot go wrong here .
Pros: Atmosphere, menu, free parking
Cons: can be really noisy when packed
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