Top Of The Hub
(617) 536-1775
800 Boylston St (Prudential Center)
Boston,
MA
02199
42.3487
-71.0819
Neighborhoods: Prudential / St. Botolph, Back Bay
What People Are Saying About Top Of The Hub
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
The laid-back elegance of ample tables, crisp white linens and hefty silver and glassware produces a lush, romantic feel. So does the 52nd-story vantage. Patrons--conventioneers, locals celebrating birthdays and anniversaries--dress to match the prices. Service is knowledgeable and unobtrusive.
The Food
The food is inventive without being esoteric, and the artful compositions delight both eye and palate. A wide, shallow bowl holds swirled roasted squash soup surrounding a short tower of seared scallop, foie gras and cranberry jam. Slow-roasted pork tenderloin (enough meat for two) perches on a bounteous array of roasted baby vegetables, including yellow carrots. Seared yellowfin tuna steaks stack up on crunchy coconut-jasmine rice in pools of cucumber-cool green and hot yellow-curry sauces. Even desserts display panache, as wacky shapes give a stylish quirk to warm chocolate cake, raspberry shortbread and caramel ice cream.
User Reviews
VindictiveButterfly
June 16, 2009
This restaurant is of course top notch, but I don't think the decor has been updated since it was built. It's a little distracting. I was thinking about having my wedding there, but I'm not sure how that would look in photos. Yes the views are amazing and the food is spectacular, but let's pick on perfection: it's dated. The Prudential Center holds a special place in my heart and this tops it.
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bostonfoodsnob
January 15, 2009
I've heard all the bad things about this place, but i can't see what everyone is talking about. I went in with my boyfriend recently and i was amazed. The service was spectacular, the wine list was great, and the view..... well of course. But i was surprised by the diverse and outstanding menu. I had the Tofu Pad Thai and i was floored. IT WAS AMAZING. I am vegan and i usually can't find anything good to eat, but hats off to those guys at the top of the hub. what a great meal!!!!!!
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redsoxlite2
November 05, 2008
From the view to the staff, this is a restaurant that goes above and beyond for me everytime I go there. The food is exceptional with two different menus to choose from and the wine list has hundreds of selections. I have never had a bad meal there ( the pad thai is great) and this place is worth the money. I hope you get a chance to check it out.....
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Parking:
Validated parking in the Pru's garage isn't free; it simply gets you a $14-$21 spot for $7.
Save Money:
Take in the Prudential Tower's impressive views for less by foregoing the observatory's $7 admission in favor of a beer at the bar.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations aren't accepted for window seats. Arrive early and cool your heels at the bar while waiting for one to open up.
Where to Sit:
During the day, opt for a table overlooking the Christian Science complex; at night, overlooking the river.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, View Dining, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
