Share(617) 536-7200
370A Commonwealth Ave
Boston,
MA
02215
42.3489
-71.0885
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Back Bay West
What People Are Saying About Clio
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
Chef/Owner Ken Oringer's nationally recognized dining room continues to attract the upscale masses. Super-attentive waitstaff sail across the leopard-skin rug. Alternatives to the expensive wine list are more affordable, inventive house drinks. You get the feeling you're eating out of a food magazine; all dishes look (and most taste) picture-perfect. Perfection comes at a cost though--prices are high and portions are small. Among the lengthy list of starters, the astounding marinated yellowtail and yellowfin with opal basil, ginger and garlic. Entrees include an immaculate cut of halibut…
07/15/09
It's good if you want a 2.5 hour dinner, NOT JOKING!!!
by lovetoeat78 at Citysearch
I've tried Ken Oringer's other restaurant Toro and it's one of my girlfriend's favorite restaurant. So we both gave it a try to see how it is. She had made reservation at 6:30 and we still had to wait at the bar for 30 minutes meanwhile we were both starving. So we finally got seated and we ordered a few plates. Seriously the wait is soooo long between plates that we both lost our appetite. There were plenty of waitstaff but apparently only 2 chefs. The portion was small and pricy. I spent $200 and I wasn't even full. And we dont even eat that much.
- Pros: The foie gras
- Cons: Everything else
10/29/08
Beautiful but lacking
by JSenkier at Citysearch
Had heard tons of things about this restaurant...and the chef. Beautiful presentation of the dishes but my dish-the salmon-was sincerely lacking, and my friend's skate fish was ok, not great. The restaurant itself is nice but small. We were very crowded, with other diners right next to us. And the bathroom is in the basement-very far away from the dining area. Wierd setup. Overall, not worth it.
02/13/08
One of the finest in Boston
by misterlyle at Citysearch
I was a little nervous about the quality since it is a hotel restaurant, but I learned quickly there was nothing to worry about. Our service was a little slow at first, but became quite attentive after I politely requested to put in our order. The waiter made some good recommendations and was well versed on the menu.
The food was incredible! To start, I had the Lacquered Foie Gras which was nothing short of amazing. I would have this every night if possible.
My main dish was the Butter Basted Lobster which again was a decadent and delicious choice, much enjoyed. I had been previously told the portions were small, but I saw nothing to convince me of that and was feeling very full from these two dishes and was contemplating not ordering dessert. I would have totally missed out! I had the crunchy salty Chocolate mousse with coconut sorbet and was again very impressed. The meal overall was extremely good, well worth the hefty price tag.
Also, I should mention the wine list was several pages long with a wide selection that was impressive. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and consider it one of my new favorites in Boston.
Other restaurants I like are Excelsior, L'Espalier and Locke-Ober, in that order. Excelsior is still my favorite(sorry Clio) but Clio is an excellent place to dine!
The Details on Clio
The Extras:
Don't leave without checking out Uni, Clio's separate sashimi bar that features expensive, rare fish Oringer has flown in from all over the globe.
The Extras:
Don't leave without checking out Uni, Clio's separate but adjacent sashimi bar that features expensive, rare fish Oringer has flown in from all over the globe.
Know Before You Go:
A seasonal chef's tasting menu is available every evening, either in 9-course or 14-course editions. Wine pairings are an optional add-on. One of the most indulgent meals one would find in Boston.
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Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Breakfast, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Dine At The Bar
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Smoking Permitted:
No
