29 Newbury
(617) 600-3243
29 Newbury St
(at Arlington Street)
Boston,
MA
02116
42.3523
-71.0724
Neighborhoods: Black Bay East, Back Bay
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30am-1:30am
Sun 10:30am-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About 29 Newbury
The Owner
29 Newbury
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Enjoy a delicious dining experience in one of Boston's finest restaurants, 29 Newbury. This unique Boston bistro has been serving up delicious eats and amazing drinks for over 22 years.
Located in heart of the Back Bay, 29 Newbury features the "Best Bar Scene" with a great window looking out onto Newbury Street and the famed Cafe. This Boston eatery offers affordable contemporary cuisine in a chic neighborhood like no other.
Creative daily specials enhance a seasonally changing menu and unique art work lines the walls. The patio can accommodate over 30 people and is perfect for a work lunch, afternoon cocktails or a romantic dinner - seven days a week. The main dining room seats over 60 people and is a perfect spot for romantic meals in a booths or a large group of up to 60. Visit Boston restaurant 29 Newbury today for a truly unique dining experience.
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In Short
29 provides three distinct seating options: A small dining room that doubles as a showroom for local art; a smaller bar, favored by local fashionistas for its eclectic crowd and famous martinis; and an outdoor dining area allows fantastic views of upper Newbury Street. The upscale menu features fresh salads (arugula with dried cranberries, grape tomatoes, toasted walnuts and goat cheese) and hearty entrees (grilled lamb rack with a pomegranate juice reduction).
User Reviews
Trevorlandon
June 21, 2009
To start off, the ownership is HORRIBLE at 29 Newbury. I hear it was the "place" to be...in the 80's!! Since then, nothing but downhill. I took my girlfriend, who was visiting from San Francisco, after walking the city all day. As soon as we walked in, we both felt like we entered a high school dance. With the staff gathered around the bar, gossiping and laughing. It took a while to get our waiters attention from the bartender and when we did, we felt like we were inconveniencing them. We sat down, glancing at the menu and prices and we thought the selection was limited and prices were high but thought to give it a shot. BIG mistake. We went simple and my girlfriend got the turkey burger and I got the regular burger. The turkey burger wasn't even cooked all the way through!! My burger tasted like it was frozen then thawed, frozen again then cooked. The best part of our experience was paying the bill just to leave as soon as possible. Don't ever waste your time with this place. Boston has MANY great restaurants and bars and this place doesn't even deserve to be on the map.
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spencerjr1
February 26, 2009
I just went to 29 Newbury last night for the first time and I LOVED IT!!! First, the food was amazing; everything that we ate was cooked perfectly and was very tasty! The prices are very reasonable for the city and especially Newbury! I also really like the atmosphere. The whole restaurant was candle lit and the mood was perfect. Also our waiter Bruno was simply the BEST! After diner we even got a drink at the bar where we were totally engaged in conversation with everyone else at the bar. The bartender made everyone feel very comfortable and he seemed to know everyone?s name and drink order....it was very cool! This is a place I will def. be back to!!!
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amychelle
February 08, 2009
arrived with party of 6 on a sat night 7-ish hoping for some fine dining/good service. i had perused the food menu and cocktail menu online prior to the evening. The only redeeming quality was that the hostess sat us promptly. The initial service was slow. waitress not the brightest bulb.i asked for a cocktail menu and the waitress informed me they didn't have one.....interesting considering there'sa specialty drinks menu on-line. The steak my boyfriend ordered had a string of fat running through it...the bar had run out of cherries and mint...seriously!!! Credit to the chef..decent food presentation.And what's up with the boom box in the background?????Too bad...would be a nice venue for a motivated, experienced restaurant owner.
read full reviewThe Details on 29 Newbury
When to Go:
"29 Lounge Nights" are held Thursdays from 10pm to 1am and feature iPod-supplied lounge tunes.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Celeb Hangout, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, New American, Traditional American
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from 29 Newbury
- Outside dining
- Great for Groups
- Exceptional martinis
Enjoy a delicious dining experience in one of Boston's finest restaurants, 29 Newbury. This unique Boston bistro has been serving up delicious eats and amazing drinks for over 22 years.
Located in heart of the Back Bay, 29 Newbury features the "Best Bar Scene" with a great window looking out onto Newbury Street and the famed Cafe. This Boston eatery offers affordable contemporary cuisine in a chic neighborhood like no other.
Creative daily specials enhance a seasonally changing menu and unique art work lines the walls. The patio can accommodate over 30 people and is perfect for a work lunch, afternoon cocktails or a romantic dinner - seven days a week. The main dining room seats over 60 people and is a perfect spot for romantic meals in a booths or a large group of up to 60. Visit Boston restaurant 29 Newbury today for a truly unique dining experience.
