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Eastern Standard
(Now Closed)American Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Hotel Bar$$$$
Kenmore, Boston
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Epicurious
302 Tips and reviews
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Noah WeissNovember 15, 2015Seriously impressive and inventive cocktail list. Everything with gin and egg whites was fantastic. Good and affordable late night food options too: steak tartare. Great date spot.
Grab a seat at the bar for drinks or dinner. The bartenders are fantastic -- and incredibly nice. Don't be afraid to let them whip up something of their own creation. They always seem to get it right.
EpicuriousOctober 2, 2014Show up around midnight to see what's become a nightly ritual-a bartender climbs up on the bar to physically write that evening's late-night menu special on the massive glass mirror behind the bar. Read more
Marissa CMay 2, 2017Great atmosphere!!! Got a table late at night, I had the lobster appetizer n my friend had the Cod picture here which just melted in your mouth. Old fashion was great and Bread pudding was fantastic!!
Staff here is the best in Boston. Oysters are always fresh, food is always delicious and service is always impeccable. Their cocktail menu is extensive, as is their wine list. ESDK is always my go-to.
Taryn L.March 22, 2019Really amazing service. I have a gluten allergy and wanted the Charcuterie and some Cheese. They were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions and serve me what I wanted. Yummy espresso martini!
AngieApril 30, 2018the drinks, food, ambiance, &service are bomb. Baked rigatoni is awesome, can’t go wrong with the calamari, & the charcuterie board is a must. For drinks: Apium Daquiri, Whiskey Smash, & Corio Coupe.- Elaine CourtneyAugust 29, 2014My cocktail was a special from the server - uh-mazing! The bread pudding dessert has apparently been on the menu for the past 9 years & for good reason...It's soft & scrumptious w/ a crisp top - yes!
Carmen SutterOctober 14, 2014Great comfort food with an even better craft cocktail menu. Metamorphosis is an awesome off menu selection with Becherovka, honey syrup and lemon juice
Emily ChalkoNovember 10, 2016Impressive & inventive cocktail list (trust them with off menu concoctions), great late night date spot, superb service, burger, oysters, baked rigatoni are all good & bread pudding dessert is unreal- Meg BermanDecember 5, 2018Not just a restaurant, but a dining experience. Prepare to spend lots of time here getting to know the staff over great food, great cocktails and great conversation. Extra busy during Fenway events.
- Meg BermanNovember 9, 2018Not just a restaurant but a dining experience. Prepare to spend lots of time here getting to know the staff over great food, great cocktails and great conversation. Extra busy during Fenway events.
Zoe WongNovember 25, 2013Book out a private room and have fun coming up with ridiculously awesome names for your dishes! ;) P.S. The seared salmon with brussels sprouts, bacon lardon and cauliflower brown butter is the bomb!
Jaein NhaMay 21, 2015Neat place for some good wine and food during the day or night. Comfortable atmosphere, almost feels like you're in Great Gatsby. Oysters are amazing. But definitely go for the VEAL!
Max SaberFebruary 22, 2015Eastern Standard is out of this world. While the plates are a little pricey for brunch, it's a nice splurge every once in a while. I often go for the cheddar omelette or the French toast.
The calamari was perfectly cooked. The flat iron steak was more medium than medium rare, but still tender and juicy. No sauce needed. The butterscotch bread pudding was great too.
The best restaurant in Boston. Killer wine list, amazing cocktails & huge beer selection. Food is always top notch. Especially the late night menu on the mirror.
Leslie MonchinMarch 28, 2013Outdoor seating available. Great place to hang out on a summers night for some drinks/apps and to do some people watching. Love the frisée salad with poached egg. Warm gooey goodness.
Sonia SMay 20, 2015If you book a private dining room, be warned that it's only semi-private. Other guests share the room. But get the carrot cake with fruit spread. HUGE and delicious
Ryan GallagherMay 29, 2018Good beer list as well as good cocktails. Food is really good as well. During Sox games bar gets crowded.
IrinaDecember 7, 2016Great classy bar! The absinthe menthe cocktail will be good for summer time - has a very refreshing taste!
Farrell McclernonJanuary 7, 2013My favorite restaurant in Boston! New? Try the frisée aux lardones salad, ceviche and/or steak tartare...also the whiskey smash is arguably the best menu drink in Boston. Enjoy!
Kat HasenauerFebruary 20, 2014One of the best meals you will ever have, hands down. I have never had a bad experience here. A bit pricey at times, but there are less expensive options on the menu.
Boston.comAugust 4, 2014Eastern Standard makes some fine classic fare such as steak frites and veal schnitzel. But it also offers very American dishes like hamburgers, making this a brasserie for us all. Read more- Boston.comAugust 4, 2014It's reasonably priced, its menu encompasses dishes like offal (really pates and terrine rather than anything risky) and veal schnitzel to grilled cheese sandwiches and cheeseburgers. Read more
Mike KoshkoJuly 6, 2015Amazing. One the best overall dining experiences I've had. Impeccable service! Fantastic food and drinks.- This is not just a restaurant. This is everyday support in the life of a Bostonian. Serves food till 2am-7 days a week. Everything is great.
You can always find new and original cocktails here — currently enjoying the Mount Scenery!
Great place for a cocktail made right. Bartenders are top notch. Leave your beer requests at home. Don't even think of wasting a night out ordering suds you can get down the street
Elaine ShinNovember 26, 2016Love the beautiful interior and high ceilings of this place. They have a solid drink list and serve great traditional American dishes!
Nanda SandhuAugust 3, 2018Fantastic cocktails from a knowledgeable staff who come up with great concoctions. Great ambience and wonderful food too!
Michele SteinbergMarch 5, 2012I love this place, especially the bar! Last time there had the Corio Coupe - named after a Boston legend of burlesque days. Also had fabulous oysters, frisee salad & steak tartare.
If you like cocktails and killer rustic fare like roasted bone marrow or steak tartare- this is your place. If you are lucky, Jackson one of the best bartenders in the U.S. Will make you a drink.
Try an Old Cuban (rum, lime, simple syrup, mint, bitters, and bubbles). The smack of the mint leaf to release the oils onto the rim is fun bar theater.
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017Eastern Standard was voted the Best Sports Bar with No Bros by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Boston. #daterschoice Read more
BravoNovember 12, 2010Amazing cocktails, great atmosphere, fab outdoor (summertime) seating make this an excellent choice if you avoid the pre/post Fenway crowd. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
Eastern Standard is a Boston staple. The late night options are high class and wallet friendly. Also, try the blueberry thrill!
Jasmine ChanApril 24, 2013Ridiculous cocktail program and fantastic service. ES seafood platter is a bargain for the quality and amount.
Tim RothfussAugust 3, 2018The breakfast is quite delicious - for something more savory, I had the farro, which was filling and tasty.- Neal JainApril 7, 2016Oysters, drinks and lamb penne are tops at this roomy place. Good for groups and outdoor seating as well
Lisa Marie SturkSeptember 20, 2010It's hard to go wrong with any and all drinks at ES (on *or* off the menu) but I especially love the 20th Century martini...makes me want to shout: "Bond. James Bond". You only live twice after all.
Rob SheppardJanuary 2, 2012Try the NY Strip Steak - Perfectly cooked, delicious NY Strip Steak. The marrow was unusual, but also very tasty (once you can get past what it is). #Food
Boston MagazineNovember 11, 2011This Kenmore Square stalwart is a lot of things to a lot of people. It excels on all fronts — which is why we can’t stay away for very long. Don't miss the steak frites. Read more
Hotel TonightApril 13, 2011We point HT fans here for good food and even better cocktails. Sit at the bar; even hardcore cocktail nerds are likely to learn something new if they get the bartenders chatting.
Is it warm out? Order a glass of Commanderie de Peyrassol still rosé; incredibly refreshing and light, it's one of the best offered in the city. Drink!
The blueberry thrill and the Au Provence. Go for late night chips and dip an for dinner: what else, the burger.- Boston.comJune 16, 2010"Stake out a place in the shade at Eastern Standard while sipping on one of their uber-creative cocktails.... comfortably chow down on items such as foie gras, herb risotto, and roasted beet salad." Read more
The food is great and the drinks are perfectly crafted. The Brahmin is a little slice of India, delicious.
The Standard Burger is probably the best burger you will ever have! Rich and full of flavor, and pretty much melts in your mouth.
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- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–2:00 AM
(617) 532-9100
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Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Rotisserie chicken is one of their specialties, Ahi tuna salad, short rib hash, Reuben are my favs. I just love coming to this place after a day of shopping, riding my bike or even just for pick up."
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