75 Chestnut
(617) 227-2175
75 Chestnut St
Boston,
MA
02108
42.357
-71.0706
Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Back Bay
What People Are Saying About 75 Chestnut
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The Scene
This charming restaurant and bar in a converted townhouse has become one of the premier dining destinations in its neighborhood. A romantic, clubby atmosphere enhances the award-winning cuisine. The well-stocked bar sports a TV and looks out onto the dining room. Waiters are wonderfully attentive without detracting from the dining experience. Wine-lovers enjoy a diverse, international wine list.
The Food
Best described as having an upscale American, bistro-style menu, 75 Chestnut succeeds in every aspect--presentation, freshness and flavor. Standout starters include the hearty crab cakes, which are drizzled with a delicious roasted red pepper coulis and served with cucumber and scallion salad.Try the grilled salmon, served with safron couscous, garden vegetables and a lime reduction. Pan-seared sesame crusted ahi tuna and grilled house-aged black angus sirloin are excellent entree choices. Desserts, including a sinful chocolate bread pudding, are equally stellar.
User Reviews
charlieu
March 21, 2009
The location, fantastic. Valet parking, flat of Beacon Hill, charming bar. 75 Chestnut has benefited from these attributes for years. I know, I lived on Beacon Hill for many years. Unfortunately, this restaurant has lost its way. The service is terrible. You might put up with the pretentiousness of the host and wait staff if you knew you were going to get a delicious meal. Quite the contrary. The menu is unoriginal. For starters, mussels or wedge salad with blue cheese. Which restaurant doesn't have that? The entrees are just as pedestrian. Steak (mine over cooked), lamb chops, chicken. What was original, unfortunately, was the desert. My wifge ordered a "3 chocolate" concoction. Served in small glasses, the one in the middle a luke-warm carmel liquid with sliced almonds. You eat it with a spoon. It had the consistency of toenails in bad Bailey's. Yuck. The 75 Chestnut menu is still as expensive as premier restaurants around town, so don't waste a special evening at this establishment. If you like edgy or great cuisine and/or good value, you will surely be disappointed.
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johnnydlaw
February 14, 2009
Food- unreal. Atmosphere- lacking but not terrible. We started with their Bibb salad; they forgot to garnish the salad with its primary ingredient. The main entrees and dessert, however, made up for a what, in the end, became a small mistake. Mom's pot-roast reminded me of home. The steak with cream sauce was paradise in my mouth (really!). The chocolate trio is a must (ask my girlfriend). Service was incredibly friendly and helpful. The entire staff took pride in their work, as was exemplified when the chef bought us two desserts for the salad mistake. Overall, this place could easily go overlooked. The food is amazing, but this may not be the best place to propose.
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julilovesfood
November 14, 2006
I'm so glad that I tried this place for Sunday BRUNCH! First, the live jazz was just absolutely wonderful! The musicians created a relaxing, sophisticated ambiance. The restaurant itself is very small, but quaint. The food was surprisingly delicious! I usually look for more than one raving reviews before i try a place, but I've always been a fan of Beacon Hill and never had the chance to try it... but this place was better than expected. The only odd thing about the restaurant is that the waistaff is very young and inexperienced. Our waitress was chewing gum and wasn't very attentive. They brought out a salad when we didn't ask for it. Anyway, if you don't mind the odd service, everything else is worthwhile. Plus, the price isn't so bad.
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Save Money:
For a livelier, and less expensive, dining experience, head to the bar, where gourmet burgers and other selected menu favorites are served.
When to Go:
Live jazz entertainment is provided during the Sunday brunch (not held in July or August).
Parking:
Diners can use the restaurant's valet service ($16) or park in the nearby Boston Common Garage and receive free validation.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
