Silvertone Bar & Grill

(617) 338-7887

69 Bromfield St (Tremont Street)
Boston, MA 02108 42.356954 -71.060798

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Hours:

Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am

Sat 6pm-2am

Price:

$

Last updated 8.14.11

Category:

Restaurants, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Taverns

Payment Methods:

Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Travelers Check

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Private Rooms, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Traditional American

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Silvertone Bar & Grill

Featured Review

Eric Grossman

Contributor

Vintage family snapshots, liquor posters and radios create a retro vibe at this minuscule, yet enormously popular bar and restaurant. Even the prices are retro--a dollar goes a long way. The wait for a seat often exceeds an hour, but it's worth the wait. Upscale comfort food prevails with a few fancy bistro-like touches (a goat cheese crostini appetizer, marinated steak tips) and the catch of the day. Fervent local fans rave (justifiably so) about the meatloaf and mashed potatoes or the super-cheesy mac and cheese. Pair dinner with one of the many half-bottles of wine or champagne on the…

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
At a mere $10 above cost, all of Silvertone's wine and champagne bottles are a bargain. The same offerings can sometimes go for three times as much at other area establishments.
Know Before You Go:
Although there is a large private dining room behind the bar, don't show up with a big group without calling ahead. It's only open on Friday evenings, or by reservation for special functions.
ambiance
79.62999820709229% positive
  1. Nice atmosphere, something a little different than most places i.
  2. The ambiance is nice.
  3. Good atmosphere but very poor service and only ok food.
  4. Silvertone's has the perfect ambiance for a first date, a romantic evening for two, or drinks out with girls!
  5. great mac 'n cheese (which I didn't taste - I visually filled up on cottage cheese from the lady holding her shirt open and gyrating for the bartender's flashlight) doesn't negate that this establishment hires people who feel comfortable tossing out the
  6. Great service, great food, great atmosphere, until I read the back of the menu.
  7. The decor is very warm & inviting with its red leather booths and wood seating at the bar area.
  8. Quality mood lightening adds to the cozy atmosphere which is complimented by great drinks and reasonably price classic dishes
  9. This restaurant is small and tucked away, but the atmosphere, food, service, and menu knowledge of the wait staff were excellent.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The food isn't fancy, but you'll get generous portions of delicious homey concoctions like Shepherd's pie, steak tips, calamari, etc. at extremely reasonable prices -- which is why I think it makes for a better than average place for lunch or a great plac
drinks
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. is present at the bar to hear the horrible tirade of the lecherous bigoted bartender.
  2. The decor is very warm & inviting with its red leather booths and wood seating at the bar area.
  3. Whether you're just out for drinks or want some really great food, this is the place.
  4. When you do discover it, you realize how much you like the cocktails and the food.
  5. Bottles of wine are affordable and delicious.
  6. got a beer, and we enjoyed an excellent meal.
  7. Their food is delicious, affordable, and they have a great bar selection.
  8. Our waitress described in good detail what each wine we asked about tasted like, and gave great recommendations for food.
  9. Quality mood lightening adds to the cozy atmosphere which is complimented by great drinks and reasonably price classic dishes
  10. The service is friendly, the food is cheap, and they have wonderful drinks- Silvertone is a "must go" bar!
  11. Silvertone's has the perfect ambiance for a first date, a romantic evening for two, or drinks out with girls!
  12. Yet the service was prompt and hospitable, the wine was full-bodied and tasty, and the appetizers we shared (goat cheese crostini, buffalo wings, and fried calamari) were excellent.
  13. If you can get a good spot at or near the bar, you won't even remember to order any food, as the bar scene and cocktails make the visit worth it in itself.
  14. The cocktails are excellent (the raspberry martini is phenomenal) and I've never seen a better priced wine list in all of Boston.
  15. know exactly what I want when I arrive at silvertones...meat, mashed potatoes, fresh salad, lots of wine, and the fantastic waiter with black framed glasses.
  16. We ordered drinks and the soda in mine was flat, so when I was able to flag down our waiter, I requested another - and waited.
  17. This restaurant is truly one of the best places in Boston to eat, drink and be merry.
  18. This is by far my favorite bar in Boston.
food quality
94.6399974822998% positive
  1. The food was great.
  2. If you can get a good spot at or near the bar, you won't even remember to order any food, as the bar scene and cocktails make the visit worth it in itself.
  3. Our waitress described in good detail what each wine we asked about tasted like, and gave great recommendations for food.
  4. This restaurant is small and tucked away, but the atmosphere, food, service, and menu knowledge of the wait staff were excellent.
  5. The food is very good for the price and I, like others, also enjoyed the martinis.
  6. When you do discover it, you realize how much you like the cocktails and the food.
  7. Bottles of wine are affordable and delicious.
  8. This place has delicious mac and cheese and meatloaf and is a cheap and tasty find right next to Park Street in the hub of touristy Boston.
  9. This is the place for good food at a great price.
  10. The food isn't fancy, but you'll get generous portions of delicious homey concoctions like Shepherd's pie, steak tips, calamari, etc. at extremely reasonable prices -- which is why I think it makes for a better than average place for lunch or a great plac
  11. Yet the service was prompt and hospitable, the wine was full-bodied and tasty, and the appetizers we shared (goat cheese crostini, buffalo wings, and fried calamari) were excellent.
  12. Whether you're just out for drinks or want some really great food, this is the place.
  13. Great service, great food, great atmosphere, until I read the back of the menu.
  14. Take it as a good sign: crowded means the food is GOOD.
  15. am a huge chicken fan and felt that it was slightly over cooked.
  16. My hope is that one day they will, and the meal will be perfect.
  17. It can get quite crowded before concerts at the Orpheum, and during these nights service might rush dinners, but besides that, it's a great place for comfort food.
  18. The food here is great and it's the best value around but this is not the first time I have experienced terrible service from them.
  19. The service is friendly, the food is cheap, and they have wonderful drinks- Silvertone is a "must go" bar!
  20. From amazing cold lomein noodles, delicious chicken wings, the best mac and cheese in all of Boston, and a grilled cheese that rivals the one served at Delux Cafe (another one of my faves in the South End), you can't go wrong if you can get a table.
  21. got a beer, and we enjoyed an excellent meal.
  22. The prices are good for comfort food, although I would say the the menu is pretty small.
  23. The food is basic comfort food, sandwiches, straightforward preparations of meats and seafoods and very good salads.
  24. The $10 steak tips comes with a generous salad, porkchops were heavenly, and the fish special I had the last time was very good.
  25. had the tips, amazing mashed potatoes.
  26. The food here is great and its a great place to meet up with friends after work or grab lunch with some co-workers.
  27. The steak tips are the best I've had and very reasonable.
  28. The food is great and it is wondurfully inexpensive, plus they make their own raspberry vodka-- try it with soda water and a lime, yummy!
  29. For a while I was in the habit of just trying something new, never had a bad meal.
  30. Good food and laidback atmoshphere with hip, but not too hip crowd.
  31. Their food is delicious, affordable, and they have a great bar selection.
  32. Quality mood lightening adds to the cozy atmosphere which is complimented by great drinks and reasonably price classic dishes
  33. Good prices with great food.
  34. know exactly what I want when I arrive at silvertones...meat, mashed potatoes, fresh salad, lots of wine, and the fantastic waiter with black framed glasses.
  35. Good atmosphere but very poor service and only ok food.
menu variety
87.5% positive
  1. Great service, great food, great atmosphere, until I read the back of the menu.
  2. The prices are good for comfort food, although I would say the the menu is pretty small.
  3. Their food is delicious, affordable, and they have a great bar selection.
  4. This restaurant is small and tucked away, but the atmosphere, food, service, and menu knowledge of the wait staff were excellent.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. This place is a good after work date place.
  2. Whether you're just out for drinks or want some really great food, this is the place.
  3. The food here is great and its a great place to meet up with friends after work or grab lunch with some co-workers.
  4. The food isn't fancy, but you'll get generous portions of delicious homey concoctions like Shepherd's pie, steak tips, calamari, etc. at extremely reasonable prices -- which is why I think it makes for a better than average place for lunch or a great plac
  5. It can get quite crowded before concerts at the Orpheum, and during these nights service might rush dinners, but besides that, it's a great place for comfort food.
  6. Silvertone is a great place to eat if looking for good prices.
service
62.880001068115234% positive
  1. We ordered drinks and the soda in mine was flat, so when I was able to flag down our waiter, I requested another - and waited.
  2. The service is friendly, the food is cheap, and they have wonderful drinks- Silvertone is a "must go" bar!
  3. The staff is great (I am biased- I go here quite a bit).
  4. Yet the service was prompt and hospitable, the wine was full-bodied and tasty, and the appetizers we shared (goat cheese crostini, buffalo wings, and fried calamari) were excellent.
  5. know exactly what I want when I arrive at silvertones...meat, mashed potatoes, fresh salad, lots of wine, and the fantastic waiter with black framed glasses.
  6. Definitely give it a try, but know what you are getting into and don't expect good service!
  7. Great service, great food, great atmosphere, until I read the back of the menu.
  8. The food isn't fancy, but you'll get generous portions of delicious homey concoctions like Shepherd's pie, steak tips, calamari, etc. at extremely reasonable prices -- which is why I think it makes for a better than average place for lunch or a great plac
  9. This restaurant is small and tucked away, but the atmosphere, food, service, and menu knowledge of the wait staff were excellent.
  10. It can get quite crowded before concerts at the Orpheum, and during these nights service might rush dinners, but besides that, it's a great place for comfort food.
  11. Good atmosphere but very poor service and only ok food.
  12. Our waitress described in good detail what each wine we asked about tasted like, and gave great recommendations for food.
  13. This place is lame with a capital L. Beyond the fact that its 2007, and we live in Boston, and I'm simply stunned that a bartender would be so idiotic, particularly since he is a person of color, there just doesn't seem to be any other redeeming value to
  14. I'm assuming the people below who are upset about the "we won't seat you until your whole party is present" rule don't eat out much--unless it's a big chain restaurant, this is a pretty standard policy.
  15. Always had a professional waiter, never had or witnessed any attitude or drama.
  16. Great staff.
  17. great mac 'n cheese (which I didn't taste - I visually filled up on cottage cheese from the lady holding her shirt open and gyrating for the bartender's flashlight) doesn't negate that this establishment hires people who feel comfortable tossing out the
  18. The food here is great and it's the best value around but this is not the first time I have experienced terrible service from them.
  19. Silvertone has one of the friendliest staff's around and not to mention great meatloaf and mac &cheese!
  20. just read a few of the most recent reviews that referred to discriminating bartenders and bad service.
  21. Snobby Hostess - GREAT bartenders
  22. is present at the bar to hear the horrible tirade of the lecherous bigoted bartender.
value
89.39000129699707% positive
  1. The prices are terrific here and the portions don't even skimp.
  2. Now living in Chicago, I miss the nights I'd get off work, dash quickly over to Sivertone, sit down with my co-workers and order a bottle of Vueve for a mere 50 dollars!
  3. Bottles of wine are affordable and delicious.
  4. No pretense, no ridiculous prices.
  5. This place is lame with a capital L. Beyond the fact that its 2007, and we live in Boston, and I'm simply stunned that a bartender would be so idiotic, particularly since he is a person of color, there just doesn't seem to be any other redeeming value to
  6. Their food is delicious, affordable, and they have a great bar selection.
  7. This place has delicious mac and cheese and meatloaf and is a cheap and tasty find right next to Park Street in the hub of touristy Boston.
  8. The service is friendly, the food is cheap, and they have wonderful drinks- Silvertone is a "must go" bar!
  9. Quality mood lightening adds to the cozy atmosphere which is complimented by great drinks and reasonably price classic dishes
  10. The food here is great and it's the best value around but this is not the first time I have experienced terrible service from them.
  11. am a huge chicken fan and felt that it was slightly over cooked.
  12. The food is great and it is wondurfully inexpensive, plus they make their own raspberry vodka-- try it with soda water and a lime, yummy!
  13. The food isn't fancy, but you'll get generous portions of delicious homey concoctions like Shepherd's pie, steak tips, calamari, etc. at extremely reasonable prices -- which is why I think it makes for a better than average place for lunch or a great plac
  14. The $10 steak tips comes with a generous salad, porkchops were heavenly, and the fish special I had the last time was very good.
  15. This is the place for good food at a great price.
  16. The food is very good for the price and I, like others, also enjoyed the martinis.
  17. Drinks are very affordable as well.
  18. The prices are good for comfort food, although I would say the the menu is pretty small.
  19. Silvertone is a great place to eat if looking for good prices.
  20. If you can get a good spot at or near the bar, you won't even remember to order any food, as the bar scene and cocktails make the visit worth it in itself.
  21. Good prices with great food.
  22. Great value
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/26/11

wings and mac & cheese

by AltonKun at Citysearch

The best wings and best mac & cheese that I have ever hada. The buffalo wings have this sauce that when they bring over the plate if you take a quick whiff it will make you gasp a little but in a very good way. Really really great! Mac & Cheese can't be beat just perfection

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/08/10

food as good looking as the waiter

by Keyse , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

I know exactly what I want when I arrive at silvertones…meat, mashed potatoes, fresh salad, lots of wine, and the fantastic waiter with black framed glasses. I usually go here with my lady friends so we can unwind and recharge for the weekend. We haven’t had to wait long for a table and once an order is in it arrives promptly. The booths have tall backs, which create some privacy for impolite conversations or snuggling with your honeybun, but like I said…I come here with my lady friends. Bottles of wine are affordable and delicious. I also recommend the macaroni and cheese.

  • Pros: friendly staff
  • Cons: no sweets
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/13/10

Underrated

by Alex Rosenzweig , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

I used to come to Silvertone's all the time when I lived in Beacon Hill. It's a little hard to find at first, since it's in the basement. When you do discover it, you realize how much you like the cocktails and the food. It's not fancy but consistent and a good way to get something in your stomach especially when you are bar hopping on a weekend or even after work. Location cant be beat. My only complaint is that it can and does get quite loud and the waitstaff are ofter stretched thin when they get full. Which is often!

  • Pros: Great drinks and food
  • Cons: hard to find, loud, busy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/05/10

Comfort food and smart drinks make this spot shine

by kylewright , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

Don't let the renovated basement vibe at Silvertone fool you, this is one Boston spot that can't be missed. This isn't the kind of restaurant where you need your iPhone to decipher ingredients: the menu boasts a super creamy mac and cheese, a roast chicken better than your mom's, and steak tips that garnered awards from local pubs for the last umpteen years. It's crowded and a little cramped, but the food and cocktails are totally worth rubbing elbows with your new neighbors. The wine list starts at just $6, and many bottles have very little mark up over retail.

  • Pros: Infamous steak tips and other down home dishes
  • Cons: Long waits and crowded tables
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/09/09

Great Drinks, Cool Atmosphere

by ericsonsnm at Citysearch

I have become a regular at Silvertone. As someone who works in downtown Boston, I am always looking for a good lunch spot. Their food is delicious, affordable, and they have a great bar selection. Service is spot-on and consistent, and it is fun whether you go on a weekday for lunch, or on a Saturday night for drinks with friends.

The Details on Silvertone Bar & Grill

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great place
  • good champagne prices
  • cold grilled cheese
  • bad service
  • never bad experience
  • nice atmosphere
  • never bad excellent meal
  • flat drinks
  • fantastic mac
  • affordable bottles
  • best steak tips
  • delicious meatloaf
  • favorite silvertone
  • great value
  • good raspberry martinis
  • very good salad
  • nice ambiance
  • offensive comments
  • never professional waiter
  • good lunch spot
  • great staff
  • small menu knowledge
  • like cocktails
  • great bartenders
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