The Living Room
Cushy couches and imaginative martinis make for a homey lounge, one that is (mostly) lacking in pretension.
(617) 892-4313
101 Atlantic Ave
(at Richmond Street)
Boston,
MA
02110
42.3617
-71.052
Neighborhoods: Central, North End
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30am-1am
Sun 10am-1am
Price:
$$
Last updated 4.30.09
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The Living Room
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Enjoy a cocktail & light bites with friends at The Living Room - Boston's waterfront restaurant that offers everything you need for a fabulous evening out.
Lounge on love seats & couches while sipping martinis or indulge in a menu of "comfort food" that includes mini burgers, cheese & fruit plate, sandwiches, salads, desserts and more.
Dressed in PJs at the Saturday and Sunday Pajama Brunch, the staff at The Living Room offers you every comfort. This unique Boston eatery is close to Faneuil Hall Market & North End. For late night diners, the kitchen is open until midnight. They also have a 60 seat dining room that serves lunch and dinner daily. Bring a date, a group or just yourself and enjoy everything The Living Room has to offer!
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene
Plush, pillowy bar couches beg you to sink in and relax. In the glow of a neon-blue aquarium, young Financial District professionals mingle over pulsing dance music and sip from an immense selection of wines by the glass. The living-room theme is abandoned in the dining room in favor of formal table settings and plum-colored curtains flanking the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Draw
Unlike other high-end lounges, the Living Room succeeds at being homey rather than haughty--there's no cover, no line (usually), no claustrophobic crowd and best of all, no attitude. The inventive martini list features everything from the classics (Manhattans, cosmos) to creative cocktails like the Rising Sun (made with sake, plum wine, Chambord, champagne and mangos). A gigantic menu offers fairly priced comfort-food favorites (Mom's pot roast) and Asian-influenced seafood (sesame tuna lo mein).
User Reviews
auberm
June 15, 2009
My boyfriend and I went here yesterday and had a really BAD experience. We went in on a Sunday around 3 with plans to lounge on the couches, enjoy some food, booze a bit and study on our laptops. Our first round of drinks came out after about 10 minutes, even with only 2 other tables in the whole place filled, and the calamari we ordered was decent. My boyfriend then ordered a 2nd drink. The main issue began when our entrees came. We felt as though the cobb salad that my boyfriend had ordered wasn’t what he had intended it to be. For an almost $15 salad, there were oiled leaves surrounded by a few pieces of avocado on one side, some slices of bacon on the other, and a few slices of chicken that did NOT look good. By ‘not good’ I’m talking over-cooked dried out meat. My lean cuisine frozen lunches have better looking chicken than that. We were uncomfortable returning it (which we even told the waitress apologetically), but it was an unimpressive, unhappy looking salad and we didn’t want to eat it. After we sent it back, the waitress brought it over to the bartender who began shooting us some rather unfriendly looks. No one came back to offer something alternative on the menu, or ask us any further about our issue. ALSO, we still hadn’t gotten the drink my boyfriend ordered over 20 minutes before. I had finished my meal when that drink finally came, WHICH we had watched as the bartender took the shaker he was making it with away from the bar and back into a separate room. (I don’t want to sound paranoid, but how would you feel if you were being made uncomfortable by the staff then they go off to ‘prepare’ your drink in another room?!) My boyfriend thought it was a safer bet to not take a risk on the drink, but was going to pay for it none the less. Then our bill came, with the salad still on it… Yep. When asking to speak with a manager we got, you guessed it, THE BARTENDER! Apparently he’s the owner’s son. He arrogantly argued for over 10 minutes that in his opinion, there was nothing wrong with the salad. He told us he didn’t care what my boyfriend’s reasons were for sending it back, that it wasn’t his problem. He then finished by saying there was no one else to talk to there, and if we didn’t pay he would call the cops. We were pretty much in shock. It’s not like we ate half of it then decided “nevermind”. We didn’t like the items, we sent it back right away and no staff approached us with any questions or alternative choices It’s really crummy that manager is such a cocky a**hole. Maybe instead of sitting at the bar hitting on the hung over girls ordering bloody marys, he could focus a little effort on the service to his other customers. We’re not going back and we’re spreading the word, because HEAVEN FORBID you are unhappy with the food they prepare for you. You’ll be sh*t out of luck.
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princess986
June 05, 2009
This restaurant has great food.. served and made by the meanest, laziest, snobbiest people I have ever met in my entire life. Do NOT waste your time giving them your money.
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Speeder1213
May 18, 2009
I have been to this restaurant many times and it just keeps getting better! The food is outstanding and fair priced and the drinks are great as well! Every time I go here my girlfriend and I have an AMAZING dinner and drinks, followed by some great dessert! To top off the night we head across the street from the restaurant and have a wonderful walk along the water with great views! Overall I would rate the living room a 5+! I recommend it to everyone who wants a great night with someone special!
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Parking:
The bar validates parking at State Street Garage (75 State Street), a five-minute walk around the corner. It's only $7 if you enter after 6pm.
Know Before You Go:
Bring your sweats and Sunday paper to the modestly priced Sunday Pajama Brunch (10am-3pm)--even the staff shows up in their PJs.
Save Money:
Appetizers are half-price on weekdays from 5pm-7pm.
When to Go:
Trivia nights are held on Tuesdays at 8pm.
Category:
Seafood, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Travelers Check, Gift Certificate, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Specialty Cocktails, Outdoor Seating, Romantic Nightlife, After Work, All Ages
Recommended Drink:
Living Room martini
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
Message from The Living Room
- Private Parties, Pajama Brunch
- Full Drink Menu & Comfort Food
- Late Night Dining & Music
Enjoy a cocktail & light bites with friends at The Living Room - Boston's waterfront restaurant that offers everything you need for a fabulous evening out.
Lounge on love seats & couches while sipping martinis or indulge in a menu of "comfort food" that includes mini burgers, cheese & fruit plate, sandwiches, salads, desserts and more.
Dressed in PJs at the Saturday and Sunday Pajama Brunch, the staff at The Living Room offers you every comfort. This unique Boston eatery is close to Faneuil Hall Market & North End. For late night diners, the kitchen is open until midnight. They also have a 60 seat dining room that serves lunch and dinner daily. Bring a date, a group or just yourself and enjoy everything The Living Room has to offer!
