No. 9 Park
Boston, MA 02108-4804
Phone: (617) 742-9991
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Beacon Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bar Menu 2007, Wine List 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for No. 9 Park – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
For the foodies, powerbrokers and well-informed tourists who make reservations weeks in advance, one bite of Barbara Lynch's ethereally light, prune-stuffed gnocchi is worth the wait alone. The restaurant's interior is likewise understated in a classy way, the better not to distract from the food. Service in the two minimalist dining rooms and casual bar is attentive and well-informed. Inventive house drinks (passion fruit margarita) and a truly eclectic wine list leave no patron parched.
The Food
Lynch was named the Northeast's top chef in 2003 by the James Beard Foundation, and a visit here only confirms the wisdom of that award. Her signature crispy duck has become a baptism by calories for local foodies. Other standout dishes include the aforementioned gnocchi (topped with foie gras) and a "duet" of Niman Ranch pork (flavorful bacon and buttery tenderloin). Typical of the breathtaking desserts is a coconut meringue cake served with rhubarb marmalade and lime sorbet.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodWhile there's no dress code, if you leave your finest power suit in the closet, you'll feel under-dressed.
ParkingThe restaurant's valet service is a little pricey ($16). But use it: Between the State House's reserved spaces and Beacon Hill's resident parking, available spaces are scarcer than hen's teeth.
Save MoneyOn a budget? Head to the cafe, where a $45 three-course prix-fixe menu is offered.
User Reviews for No. 9 Park
03/28/2008 Posted by Kristi74
My husband and I went to Boston for a couple of days...it was our first time. We were told to go to No. 9. We did not bring dress clothes with us and called to see what the code was. We were told that it was a casual place. We wore jeans, nice sweaters and dress-casual shoes. When we got there we were told that there was nothing available in the dinning room even though there were only two tables occupied....the dinning NEVER filled up. We were told to sit at the bar. The food was average at best and I hae created better in my own kitchen. This was not the worst part! After paying $200.00 for average food we went back to the hotel and went to bed. At 2:00 in the morning I woke up violently ill. I spent the last day and a half of our short trip in bed. The doctor told me that it would have come from whatever I ate 6 to 8 hours earlier. Need-less-to-say I was at No.9 seven hours previously. I would like to publicly thank No. 9 for ruining my vacation.
Pros: I don't work there
Cons: I had to eat there
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03/11/2008 Posted by Bostonroman
Talk about frustrating.....I have atleast on different 5 occassions called for reservations atleast 30 days out and the standard answer I get is......sir, I can offer you 5:30 or 9:15 and later. I get it......Barbara wants to hold on to all her tables for the Boston brahmins or her Beacon Hill set. Food is good but getting a reservation has turned me off the restaurant. Sorry Barbara, I know all your tables are not booked 30 days in advance. Come on you are not Nobu and Robert DeNiro does not dine her a few times a week.
Pros: Food and cocktails
Cons: Reservations and pretentious front desk
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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