(617) 536-1775
800 Boylston St (Prudential Center)
Boston,
MA
02199
42.3487
-71.0819
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Prudential / St. Botolph
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…
08/07/09
Great view..bad service!
by bpetruccelli at Citysearch
took my friend there for his b-day...we were just going to have a drink in the bar and enjoy the view but decided to stay for dinner. Had to wait "forever" for anybody to serve us even though the restaurant was less than half full. The table was sticky and gross. The air-con blasted cold air on us...we were freezing. The Hostess didn't even bother to tell us that they had fine dining in the other half of the Resaurant.... we were served in the bar-area and had no idea that there was a more upscale part on the other side of the Restaurant. I ordered a Burger with grilled onions ...got a Burger with raw Onions... we ordered a Boston Cream Pie for desert but got a piece of chocolate covered white cake with a "sliver" of cream in the middle (I mean it was maybe 1/4 inch wide sliver of cream) we were totally disappointed in A. the service B the food came out in weird intervals ...either too fast or when it finally did arrive it was not what we had ordered. I told the waitress that it was my friends B-day...she didn't even bother to stick a candle into his desert. If you go there just don't expect good service and you'll be ok!
- Pros: view is fantastic
- Cons: bad service
06/16/09
World Class
by VindictiveButterfly at Citysearch
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.
- Pros: Food, Views, Elegance
- Cons: Dated
01/15/09
What a place!
by bostonfoodsnob at Citysearch
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!!!!!!
The Details on Top of the Hub
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, Diners Club, Discover, 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
