(617) 426-1234

8 High St (Off Summer St)
Boston, MA 02110 42.3534 -71.0568

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Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown

radiusrestaurant.com

Years in business

Established in 1977

Hours:

Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm

Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm

Sat 5:30pm-11pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 8.03.11

Category:

Restaurants, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs

Payment Methods:

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

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Restaurant Special Features:

Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

French, Hamburgers, New American, Vegetarian

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Radius

Featured Review

Eric Grossman

Contributor

One of the city's elite restaurants, Radius is the establishment of choice for the nearby Financial District's deal makers and power brokers. Patrons enjoy an unparalleled level of service, whether feasting in the sleek, minimalist dining room or tipping back a cocktail in the stylish lounge. The modern French menu is the definition of sophistication; intricate, whimsical dishes that draw heavily on current trends and local, seasonal ingredients. Typical of the starters is the foie gras a la Radius, whose presentation changes nightly. For a standout entree, leave room for the slow-roasted…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Bar patrons: Don't skip the divine apple martini (made with hand-pressed Granny Smith apple juice) or a tasty, Southern-style mint julep.
Know Before You Go:
While there's no official dress code, wear your best duds or you'll stick out like a stale brioche.
Where to Sit:
Dining alone? Don't fret: A long communal table to the side of the dining room is ideal for single diners.
When to Go:
Bite into top burger in the country (beating even Shake Shack at the 2008 Burger Bash at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival) at Radius during lunch service. Beef, aged cheddar, crispy onions and horseradish sauce equals victory.
Save Money:
At stellar price points, Radius offers a three-course lunch prix-fixe a three-course dinner prix-fixe, with rotating menus.
Fun Fact:
Visitors to the downstairs bathrooms pass by an impressive, nationally recognized wine cellar.
ambiance
83.57000350952148% positive
  1. The decor of this place is very impressive.
  2. Amazingly great location with great views of Boston, friendly and prompt service, wonderful gourmet culinary, etc. etc.
  3. Beautiful decor, excellent food in unique presentations, personal service from professional staff.
  4. The desserts deserve a bit of mention - the special carrot cake for the night - dense, with just a hint of sweetness - with pickled carrots, mascarpone cream and chopped almonds was a fantastic pairing of flavours, but the handmade ice cream, chocolate ca
  5. Outside of the burger, not much surprised me about Radius; a reservation is necessary, the decor is stunning, parking is lousy and it would be an expensive night.
  6. Our meal (~$350 w/o tip) was a bad cliche rather than a fun night out in Boston.
  7. Will highly recommend for special occasions or even just a romantic night out.
  8. great decor, yucky food
  9. We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary there and could not have asked for a more romantic, pleasing experience.
  10. The restaurant itself is stunning, playing off the original design as a bank (always a fun fact to throw out there should your dinner conversation turn awkward).
  11. Modern chic atmosphere, romantic dining experience, excellent waiting staff
  12. There is no doubt the restaurant has the best service and ambience the city has to offer and many other restaurants could and should set the bar as high.
  13. Great place to take one's time to enjoy the food and atmosphere.
  14. Combined with the welcoming and gracious staff and the warm and inviting ambience, the whole experience felt like a day at the spa!
dessert
71.25% positive
  1. Starting off with hawaiian grouper sushi with ponzu and kumquats to fennel-encrusted halibut over caramlized onions with a small bit of orange reduction to perfectly-cooked lamb, a cheese course, and finishing with surprisingly inventive (and fantastic) d
  2. The food was amazing - beginning to end with great desserts that are worth being a little too full for - don't skip anything else to "save room
  3. The appetizers, main course and dessert were consistently good.
  4. everything was bad, from appetizer, entree to dessert - YUCKKKK.
  5. From there, every single dish that they brought out was terrible, incuding desert.
  6. When dessert was served to the "birthday boy", it came with a sparkling candle and 'Happy Birthday' written in chocolate across the rim of the plate.
  7. The desserts deserve a bit of mention - the special carrot cake for the night - dense, with just a hint of sweetness - with pickled carrots, mascarpone cream and chopped almonds was a fantastic pairing of flavours, but the handmade ice cream, chocolate ca
  8. The sommelier was delightful and funny and the dessert sent me over the edge.
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. Take a moment and enjoy one of their heavenly wines at the bar before your seating.
  2. we did the wine pairings as well, which were amazing, and out waiter was perfectly helpful, but not a pain.
  3. have enjoyed many meals and drinks at Radius.
  4. The wine parings were superb!
  5. Several of the wines were disappointing for such a good restaurant.
  6. The bar staff was warm and funny, and made great recommendations on wine (even when we just wanted to eat the tempura and fries).
  7. We experienced very slow bar service on the night we were there before sitting in the dining room.
  8. We had drinks at the bar at Radius and looked around for all the "beautiful people" that we have heard so much about.
  9. We wanted to order a bottle of wine and the wine steward came to help us pick one out.
  10. The bartender was annoying and the choice of beer/wine left something to be desired.
  11. There is no doubt the restaurant has the best service and ambience the city has to offer and many other restaurants could and should set the bar as high.
  12. its not good when you can see dark stains seeping from under the bar onto the lounge floor.
food quality
78.92000198364258% positive
  1. As for the actual food, my spicy shrimp salad was fantastic, the best appetizer I have had all year.
  2. Don't get me wrong, I'm still happy with the burger, but I suppose my expectations are a little higher, all in all, it's a delicious sandwich, maybe a little too rich, maybe in need of a pickle, but very good, I just wish I had their best offering.
  3. The food was tasty but pretty much anything tastes alright with that much butter.
  4. The only exception was the "bread girl" who kept our plates full of delicious rolls.
  5. Most important, the food was FABULOUS: inventive, delicious, thoroughly satisfying.
  6. The staff was outstanding, the food delicious and appropriate for the group.
  7. Apparently the burger is to die for (and for twenty bones--it certainly should be), but I have a weirdness about ground beef that is neither important nor relevant to your life, so we'll just say I cannot comment on the burger, except that it looked great
  8. While the soup and salad were interesting, the expensive salad was gone in one bite.
  9. we did a six-course tasting (although I think there were more like eight), and the food was the best i've had in boston.
  10. The service and food are amazing.
  11. Our appetizers (tomato and onion salad and cucumber soup) were each mouthwatering.
  12. Right or wrong you come to a place like this expecting fantastic food -- which it delivered.
  13. Do not order the cobb salad - it's disgusting.
  14. The beef is flavorful and very juicy, but I don't find the onions all that exciting, I understand the textural addition, but to me they didn't have to be onions at all, anything crispy would have worked here.
  15. Handmade potato gnocchi with foie gras, wild mushrooms and black truffles was perfect on a cold, snowy evening and was just one of the many delights presented on the chef's tasting menu.
  16. Starting off with hawaiian grouper sushi with ponzu and kumquats to fennel-encrusted halibut over caramlized onions with a small bit of orange reduction to perfectly-cooked lamb, a cheese course, and finishing with surprisingly inventive (and fantastic) d
  17. Our meal (~$350 w/o tip) was a bad cliche rather than a fun night out in Boston.
  18. Like my Los Angeles Valentino review from this evening, service here was as good as service can be - napkins were folded and/or replaced upon returning to the table, recommendations/ommissions/substitutions handled with grace and professionalism, and pres
  19. The food was outstanding and can rival several top NYC spots.
  20. We did a chef's tasting which in short was one of the best food experinces I ever had.
  21. was impressed with the service, but the food was a big dissapointment.
  22. heard tales of the most amazing burger in Boston.
  23. Delectable food, impeccable service
  24. Our entrees (roasted chicken breast and salmon) were tasty and satisfying.
  25. Friends and I dined her the other night and enjoyed a thoroughly delicious and relaxing evening!
  26. The sour dough rolls that accompanied our meals were delicious.
  27. Service throughout the meal was fantastic--there when we needed something, watchful but unobtrusive otherwise.
  28. Overall, delicious dining experience and I'd say it's "worth every penny" if they were ever my pennies to begin with ;-)
  29. The first bite of every dish is explosive, with the sights, smells and tastes working in perfect harmony to bring you a flavor that didn't exist until that very moment.
  30. Having been in the food business for the past 30 years, I found Radius to be quite disappointing.
  31. The food is great and so delicious.
  32. When the burgers do arrive, it's like food being sent to the king, as loyal servants all come out and gracefully present the massive burger with a huge pile of golden fries to join the party.
  33. Beautiful decor, excellent food in unique presentations, personal service from professional staff.
  34. Service is attentive without being intrusive; the portions are perfect -- not these huge amounts of food that other restaurants serve in the spirit of value; and the space is beautiful.
  35. From there, every single dish that they brought out was terrible, incuding desert.
  36. Although the food is tasty - there is very little of it for the price tag.
  37. Dessert was fresh and a perfect ending to our meal.
  38. The fries, sort of a modern take on McDonald's (in fries only, tell me it's not a guilty pleasure for you) are perfectly crispy, sprinkled with fresh herbs and are quite tasty, if not lukewarm, and needing a little bit of salt.
  39. The food is very tasty.
  40. will forever be grateful for their welcome -- and the food was wonderful too!
  41. The salad was superb.
  42. It's a great experience from food to atmoshere.
  43. The bar staff was warm and funny, and made great recommendations on wine (even when we just wanted to eat the tempura and fries).
  44. Although we all agreed that the food was extraordinary -- one of the best burgers in Boston, tremendous fish and delicious salads -- it was overshadowed by the lack of attention we received.
  45. Also the Handmade Maltagliati, which is a fancy name for delicious wide pasta, served with duck and crushed pistachios.
  46. Horrendous service, great food
  47. Great food, excellent service, make your evening special
  48. But this was an absolutely terrible meal, and we paid a ton of money for it.
  49. Such bad food, with stressed management and nothing more.
  50. The waiter was wonderful, and the food was delicious.
  51. The pork was so good, tender, with a yummy apple puree.
  52. Outside of the burger, not much surprised me about Radius; a reservation is necessary, the decor is stunning, parking is lousy and it would be an expensive night.
  53. While I love dive bars sometimes (always) (constantly) (regularly), I can also sometimes (ineffectively) (clumsily) enjoy an upscale meal (especially when I'm not footing the bill?)
  54. The food is fantastic, but does on occassion need salt.
  55. The service and food are the best in the city.
  56. With it comes braised lamb shank, which sounded promising until I took a bit and it was nothing but cold gristle.
  57. The food here was pretty good.
  58. The salmon did not taste fresh and the consistency was actually a little slimy.
  59. The food was amazing - beginning to end with great desserts that are worth being a little too full for - don't skip anything else to "save room
  60. It was sold as "unique dishes that are prepared by the chef, specifically for our table
  61. So unless you want to waste a ton of money on mediocre food (at best) go somewhere else.
  62. The waiter was too busy fawning over a large, obnoxious, drinking party at the next table and never returned with the bread we requested.
  63. many of the menu choices got boringly old and then we actually had a "bad" meal.
  64. great food, phenomenal service
  65. The burger is massive, the bun a perfect fit and oozing with horseradish sauce and gooey Vermont cheddar cheese.
  66. Great place to take one's time to enjoy the food and atmosphere.
  67. Micro portions of expensive food, inattentive service, ugly room, and mediocre food.
  68. great decor, yucky food
menu variety
40.0% positive
  1. highly recommend the tasting menus, which are a great way to explore the many culinary options available.
  2. We had the 9-course sampler menu, and although I thought the wait between courses was a bit long (we were there over 3 hrs), it was definitely worth it, as I am dying to go back and experience at least 4 of the courses as a full entree.
  3. many of the menu choices got boringly old and then we actually had a "bad" meal.
  4. love the chef at Radius, but it is clear he is not there that often and his menu shows it.
  5. Handmade potato gnocchi with foie gras, wild mushrooms and black truffles was perfect on a cold, snowy evening and was just one of the many delights presented on the chef's tasting menu.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. It is truly the best place in town.
  2. However, this is definitely a great place for a POWER LUNCH.
  3. Must say that it's the best service I've ever had in a Boston restaurant.
  4. From the greeting at the door, to the attention to detail, Radius is the best restaurant I've dined at in a long time.
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. We had the 9-course sampler menu, and although I thought the wait between courses was a bit long (we were there over 3 hrs), it was definitely worth it, as I am dying to go back and experience at least 4 of the courses as a full entree.
service
85.0% positive
  1. And finally, the service was fast, knowledgable, and helpful.
  2. Delectable food, impeccable service
  3. The service (from the reservation, coat check, waiting staff) is fabulous.
  4. Went for lunch with a group of seven and we were all frustrated by the shockingly bad service.
  5. Our server, however, made up for it with a very genuinely friendly and gracious demeanor.
  6. Everyone was very friendly
  7. Amazingly great location with great views of Boston, friendly and prompt service, wonderful gourmet culinary, etc. etc.
  8. Service is attentive without being intrusive; the portions are perfect -- not these huge amounts of food that other restaurants serve in the spirit of value; and the space is beautiful.
  9. The bar staff was warm and funny, and made great recommendations on wine (even when we just wanted to eat the tempura and fries).
  10. Modern chic atmosphere, romantic dining experience, excellent waiting staff
  11. The bartender was annoying and the choice of beer/wine left something to be desired.
  12. The service and food are amazing.
  13. The service was five star, very attentive and friendly.
  14. The service was flawless; formal and precise without being the least snobby.
  15. We had drinks at the bar at Radius and looked around for all the "beautiful people" that we have heard so much about.
  16. Though the restaurant was quiet, the service was impeccable.
  17. Don't go unless you have at least an hour and a half to dine because service is SLOW.
  18. Delightful dining, extraordinary service
  19. The waiter was wonderful, and the food was delicious.
  20. You want to avoid having people like me come to your restaurant?
  21. was impressed with the service, but the food was a big dissapointment.
  22. We experienced very slow bar service on the night we were there before sitting in the dining room.
  23. The service was good.
  24. Combined with the welcoming and gracious staff and the warm and inviting ambience, the whole experience felt like a day at the spa!
  25. Micro portions of expensive food, inattentive service, ugly room, and mediocre food.
  26. My company uses Radius quite frequently for business meetings and the staff never fails to meet our expectations.
  27. When at Radius, you always feel as if your table is the only one that matters, treated with the utmost respect, without the presence of snooty staff or pompous service, even though the restaurant is normally full.
  28. and the service is downright impeccable at most times.
  29. for years radius had been one of our regular haunts with always impressive service and wonderfully creative culinary focus.
  30. Horrendous service, great food
  31. great food, phenomenal service
  32. like the serving staff, who amazingly remembered me after my second time eating there.
  33. we did the wine pairings as well, which were amazing, and out waiter was perfectly helpful, but not a pain.
  34. very seasoned, charming (and great looking) manager with salt/pepper hair took the best care of our party I've ever experienced in fine dining ANYWHERE.
  35. Bar staff were helpful, letting us taste the full range before choosing.
  36. The staff was outstanding, the food delicious and appropriate for the group.
  37. There is no doubt the restaurant has the best service and ambience the city has to offer and many other restaurants could and should set the bar as high.
  38. Great food, excellent service, make your evening special
  39. Elegant and graceful service not often seen in America.
  40. Beautiful decor, excellent food in unique presentations, personal service from professional staff.
  41. Wait staff was attentive, but not stifling.
  42. Our server was attentive, but did not hover.
  43. And my server, Maureen, was fantastic.
  44. The wait staff was so attentive - almost to the point of being TOO attentive - making sure nothing was ever empty and the table always spotless.
  45. Must say that it's the best service I've ever had in a Boston restaurant.
  46. The waiter was too busy fawning over a large, obnoxious, drinking party at the next table and never returned with the bread we requested.
  47. The service was great!
  48. Unlike other high end restaurants, the staff was polite, friendly, and accommodating.
  49. Like my Los Angeles Valentino review from this evening, service here was as good as service can be - napkins were folded and/or replaced upon returning to the table, recommendations/ommissions/substitutions handled with grace and professionalism, and pres
  50. The service and food are the best in the city.
value
67.58999824523926% positive
  1. Although the food is tasty - there is very little of it for the price tag.
  2. recommend Radius, though its prices are a bit high.
  3. So unless you want to waste a ton of money on mediocre food (at best) go somewhere else.
  4. Service is attentive without being intrusive; the portions are perfect -- not these huge amounts of food that other restaurants serve in the spirit of value; and the space is beautiful.
  5. Micro portions of expensive food, inattentive service, ugly room, and mediocre food.
  6. The food was amazing - beginning to end with great desserts that are worth being a little too full for - don't skip anything else to "save room
  7. enjoy a good restaurant, whatever the price but $37 for 4 scallops is a bit high.
  8. While the soup and salad were interesting, the expensive salad was gone in one bite.
  9. But this was an absolutely terrible meal, and we paid a ton of money for it.
  10. When the burgers do arrive, it's like food being sent to the king, as loyal servants all come out and gracefully present the massive burger with a huge pile of golden fries to join the party.
  11. we watched as full of themselves bartmaids tried to act as though radius still could command the $200 dinner prices we had been willing to pay in the past.
  12. We had the 9-course sampler menu, and although I thought the wait between courses was a bit long (we were there over 3 hrs), it was definitely worth it, as I am dying to go back and experience at least 4 of the courses as a full entree.
  13. Each course was memorable in its own right, and while a bit random (except for the repeated use of micro greens and kumquat), it provided great, albeit expensive, experience to remember.
  14. Outside of the burger, not much surprised me about Radius; a reservation is necessary, the decor is stunning, parking is lousy and it would be an expensive night.
  15. Desserts were a huge disapointment.
  16. But I have amazing and generous bosses, and work for a company that has continued to shine through an economic downturn, which all lead up to one epic moment in my life--
  17. It justifies spending money on a special occasion when someone like him is there to take care of you.
  18. Overall, delicious dining experience and I'd say it's "worth every penny" if they were ever my pennies to begin with ;-)
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. We experienced very slow bar service on the night we were there before sitting in the dining room.
  2. Starting off with hawaiian grouper sushi with ponzu and kumquats to fennel-encrusted halibut over caramlized onions with a small bit of orange reduction to perfectly-cooked lamb, a cheese course, and finishing with surprisingly inventive (and fantastic) d
  3. We had the 9-course sampler menu, and although I thought the wait between courses was a bit long (we were there over 3 hrs), it was definitely worth it, as I am dying to go back and experience at least 4 of the courses as a full entree.
  4. From the greeting at the door, to the attention to detail, Radius is the best restaurant I've dined at in a long time.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/30/10

Worth it for the burger.

by AdClubKaitlin at Citysearch

The best burger in Boston... Massachusetts... America... and possibly the world.

At $19 the burger is totally worth it.

(The similarly priced cocktails are not.)

A great date night or special occasion destination.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/10/10

Did You Know This Used to be a Bank?

by Allie Beau , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

I work for Start Up company. Which means, sometimes there are no drinks in the fridge and occasionally I can be found sans shoes in the conference room. It certainly does not, initially anyway, mean posh lunch in the Financial District.

But I have amazing and generous bosses, and work for a company that has continued to shine through an economic downturn, which all lead up to one epic moment in my life--

Lunch

At

Radius.

It wouldn't have been nearly as monumental if my coworkers hadn't gushed over their experiences there after every "Lunch Meeting" they attended. I heard tales of the most amazing burger in Boston. Of basil-infused lemonade and a twenty dollar cheese plate. Of men in suits doing important things and closing important deals and spending important money.

So obviously, when I went for a business lunch there with two of my favorite higher-ups, I was surprised to see I did not feel entirely out of place. While I love dive bars sometimes (always) (constantly) (regularly), I can also sometimes (ineffectively) (clumsily) enjoy an upscale meal (especially when I'm not footing the bill?).

The staff certainly helps to make you feel welcome, whether you're in a power suit or flipflops (guess which was me?!), and the service is downright impeccable at most times.

I've only been for lunch, and sampled a number of menu items. Apparently the burger is to die for (and for twenty bones--it certainly should be), but I have a weirdness about ground beef that is neither important nor relevant to your life, so we'll just say I cannot comment on the burger, except that it looked great, and fried onions atop anything is fabulous. I can, however, vouch for the Lobster BLT, which is as decadent as it sounds. Also the Handmade Maltagliati, which is a fancy name for delicious wide pasta, served with duck and crushed pistachios. Cause, ya know, why not? Also, the calamari is the best around.

The restaurant itself is stunning, playing off the original design as a bank (always a fun fact to throw out there should your dinner conversation turn awkward). Everything down to the bathroom decor is meticulously placed and cared for.

Overall, delicious dining experience and I'd say it's "worth every penny" if they were ever my pennies to begin with ;-)

  • Pros: fantastic food
  • Cons: going here makes me feel like i live below the poverty line
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/26/10

Great, if not slightly overrated

by BostonBurgerBlog , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

We're talking $19 for a BURGER!! What ever happened to the burger being a "food for the people," anyway? Luckily, it was Paul D's birthday, so we had a legitimate reason to finally go, not that running a burger blog isn't reason enough, but the time had come. Outside of the burger, not much surprised me about Radius; a reservation is necessary, the decor is stunning, parking is lousy and it would be an expensive night. Do people usually pay $14 for a cocktail? I must never go out for drinks, so I guess this is the norm. 8:00 on a Friday night I would have guessed the place would have been packed, but no, more than half the tables were empty, and that's not just my pessimistic view coming through. We were a group of eight, late 20's to early 30's and about as nicely dressed as we can get, and with no dress code required, felt we deserved as good a service as anyone else. This isn't the first place where I felt ageism was in issue and it wont be the last. If we had all worn tuxedos would it have different? Hard to say but I doubt it. No I am not a baby-boomer and no I don't have oodles of money, does that mean I'm less of a customer? Maybe I am just writing an immature blog regarding burgers, but I still fancy myself as a critic, of sorts. You want to avoid having people like me come to your restaurant? Don't put a burger on the menu then. Sorry for the soapbox moment there, let's get to the food.

They really stretch out the service at Radius, we were seated over an hour and a half before our burgers arrived, luckily they aren't stingy with the free rolls. When the burgers do arrive, it's like food being sent to the king, as loyal servants all come out and gracefully present the massive burger with a huge pile of golden fries to join the party. The fries, sort of a modern take on McDonald's (in fries only, tell me it's not a guilty pleasure for you) are perfectly crispy, sprinkled with fresh herbs and are quite tasty, if not lukewarm, and needing a little bit of salt. Fries deserve to be salty, end of discussion. The burger is massive, the bun a perfect fit and oozing with horseradish sauce and gooey Vermont cheddar cheese. Topped with fried onion strings, this is a two-handed job without a doubt. I first taste the horseradish, which is not overpowering, as anticipated, but a wonderful accompaniment. The beef is flavorful and very juicy, but I don't find the onions all that exciting, I understand the textural addition, but to me they didn't have to be onions at all, anything crispy would have worked here. The bun is perfectly done, with just the right amount of crust and chew, no easy feat. Unfortunately I quickly realize my burger is not cooked to medium-rare, I'm so hungry I tear through half of it before I notice the pink is gone, and it's a disappointment. Upon further inspection the meat doesn't blow me away, and as i progress further, the meat is dryer and less appealing, good thing the horseradish sauce is aplenty and keeps the sandwich relatively moist. However, some people at the table are having entirely different experiences. We've seen inconsistencies before, but for $19, and for a restaurant that executes classic French techniques otherwise flawlessly, why can't the burgers all be cooked the same way? If Radius can't do it, what hope is there for anyone else on the Boston restaurant scene? Don't get me wrong, I'm still happy with the burger, but I suppose my expectations are a little higher, all in all, it's a delicious sandwich, maybe a little too rich, maybe in need of a pickle, but very good, I just wish I had their best offering. If you don't think value is important, you're crazy, for $19, plus tip, it's not a cheap night. I might come back again, but it's not special enough to make me want to do it regularly.

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/19/09

only the wine list still shines at radius

by flamsteadman at Citysearch

i remember so well just a few years ago when getting into radius was a challenge worth the struggle. for years radius had been one of our regular haunts with always impressive service and wonderfully creative culinary focus. no more.

we started to see the signs of wear and tear physically in the restaurant during the past year. its not good when you can see dark stains seeping from under the bar onto the lounge floor. when you frequent a restaurant you notice things that wear out and dont get replaced. then we seemed to experience more service you would categorize as "sorry i'm new here" than true polished service.

finally the food started to go south. many of the menu choices got boringly old and then we actually had a "bad" meal.

during restaurant week we mistakingly went in for a quick meal forgetting it was restaurant week. we watched as full of themselves bartmaids tried to act as though radius still could command the $200 dinner prices we had been willing to pay in the past. i watched as the manager came out and chatted with a friend at the bar; even he was tried and worn.

fine dining restaurant managers are taught as soon as they start their career that they must look the part. this poor lad looked as though he had been wearing the sam e old pair of shoes since the day he was hired.

so as sad as i am to say this radius is but a glimmer of its former self. like the qb who refuses to retire someone needs to tell the chef and the owners its time to either close for good or give the old girl one hell of a face lift and redo. either way i'll move down the street to a fresher face until then.

chow

  • Pros: the wine list and the coffee
  • Cons: service and the (gulp) food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/21/09

Great food, excellent service, make your evening special

by vc_boston at Citysearch

My buddy and I chose this place to plan a surprise birthday for our wives, as both ladies turned 30.

Radius did an excellent job in making their evening special. The hostess was well prepared with a plan in place for the surprise and staff did a fine job coordinating everything.

We were a group of 8 with one kid. Everyone loved their entree. The appetizers, main course and dessert were consistently good. Unlike other high end restaurants, the staff was polite, friendly, and accommodating.

Will highly recommend for special occasions or even just a romantic night out.

  • Pros: consistently delicious food, warm welcoming staff
  • Cons: none

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  • great food
  • best personal service
  • helpful bar staff
  • recommend radius
  • great dining experience
  • good restaurant
  • great place
  • outstanding fine dining
  • fantastic spicy shrimp salad
  • mediocre entree
  • relaxing evening
  • not overwhelming portions
  • great desserts
  • inventive chocolate cake
  • inventive goat cheese cheescake
  • inventive handmade ice cream
  • quite good appetizer
  • shockingly bad pompous service
  • inviting ambience
  • most amazing burger
  • normally full restaurant
  • fantastic server
  • very attentive star
  • beautiful decor
  • flavorful beef

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