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33 Restaurant and Lounge

The Open View

For three star French, try 33 Restaurant & Lounge in the Greater Boston area. This is one of the popular restaurants in the Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is very orginal. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, fine wines, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups.

Expert Reviews of 33 Restaurant and Lounge

Restaurant.com | 33 Restaurant & Lounge

33 Restaurant & Lounge features a popular Contemporary American menu, uniquely fusing traditional New England cuisine with hints of the exotic. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Peter Eco, using the best...
restaurant.com - expert review - 05/22/2008
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Boston Globe

The restaurant has been known for its bar scene and its glitzy private functions. The interior has been spruced up a bit, but the focus is still the long bar that hangs over a long staircase to the club...
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Gayot

hot on the scene within hours of its arrival was 33 restaurant & lounge. it fills out a little corner pocket of boston space known as stanhope street, now a veritable "it"-spot thanks to bomboa and mistral and...
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RestaurantRow.com

i would absolutely agree, she has done several events for friends of mine, and she is truly amazing...
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AOL CityGuide

french and italian flavors for refined palates...
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Boston.com

33 is bringing something new to the Boston dining scene. Keep your eyes on this place. The chefs there are very nice.
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IgoUgo

one word: mmmmm. . ...
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OpenTable

restaurant & lounge features a popular contemporary american menu, uniquely fusing traditional new england cuisine with hints of the exotic. under the guidance of executive chef anthony e. dawodu, previously...
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Open List

This is a restaurant for people in their 20's and 30's. The music played is thumping and grating to my old ears. Both my wife and I had fish dishes that were way overcooked. The staff was gracious and offered...
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Boston.com

I was recently at this establishment for a business dinner. It was recommended to me by my colleague and I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised. The menu was very orginal and the dishes excellent. I have...
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OpenTable

33 Restaurant & Lounge features a popular Contemporary American menu, uniquely fusing traditional New England cuisine with hints of the exotic. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Peter T. Eco, this flavorful...
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User Reviews of 33 Restaurant and Lounge

Yelp.com Review - by Dan K.

1 of 5 stars. I was skeptical because of the bad reviews here on Yelp, so I should have known better... In any case, the food wasn't bad, but the portions are very small. I ordered the birch beer short ribs for $26,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen F.

3 of 5 stars. Three stars does not match up with what I'm about to write. Nor does the fact that I would go back here. Dark with blue-ish lighting, big bar in center (a plus), dance floor downstairs. Expensive but…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa O.

2 of 5 stars. Pretty sure my boyfriend got roofied here. Yep. Seriously. 2 stars for the 33-tini though; that thing's yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian W.

4 of 5 stars. It's a very good thing I hadn't gotten to a bar menu *before* I found this place because there's no way I would have figured out that Stanhope Street is the alley BEHIND the Back Bay T stop. We…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by j t.

1 of 5 stars. This place is HORRIBLE! Dont bother. We went on a saturday night and got in line behind 4 guys. The 4 grew to a party of 12. The bouncers were so rude. The only way you can get into this…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna K.

3 of 5 stars. Went there for my birthday dinner (as seen in picture!) with a few friends that were visiting from out of town. The atmosphere was great for a girls night - great cocktails, bumping music, and an great…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynne S.

1 of 5 stars. Very expensive, boring menu, and mediocre food.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika I.

2 of 5 stars. My husband and I dined here during Restaurant Week (RW). I had heard good things so I was excited. Yes, RW may not be the best time or way to best experience at a restaurant. However, I believe RW is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C J.

4 of 5 stars. New menu, new chef, new experience. Totally went to check out the menu along with atmosphere. This place has been open for more than most restaurants are open and it's been a while since I last…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Devdatt L.

1 of 5 stars. Last night was my first attempt to enter this place, and I am never going there again. Even though the lounge is sparsely filled, the bouncers made us wait for over 2.5 hours, only letting those…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz B.

1 of 5 stars. The Truth is yes it has nice decor; however, a word to the wise who go there. I have heard people slip the bouncers for the club hours $100 dollar bills and get in without an issue. Now , how can you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer Y.

4 of 5 stars. The crowd here is typically older, mid twenties to mid thirties. The place is beautiful, modern and the place to be......if you're a wall st. banker looking to pick up girls. Couples are the norm at…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adina Z.

4 of 5 stars. i really liked this place. i don't do a lot of clubbing, so i liked that it was a lounge, too. drinks are expensive and bouncers are a little rude, so if that bothers you, go to a crappy dive, mmmk?…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Layla P.

4 of 5 stars. Fun place - went for a girl's night out and had a great time. Drinks are good but expensive as has been said. I just read in the recent stuff@night that they have a Chamomile-teani with honey liqueur,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark s.

1 of 5 stars. I have been here for brunch, dinner, and drinks/apps. All three times I was dissapointed and said I would give it another chance. The food is small portions which would be fine if it was spectacular…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty N.

3 of 5 stars. 3 stars is precise. The lobster tail was excellent but the mac cheese was too thick. Tell the guys at the bar to stop wearing the collars straight-up. Sheesh!
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stacy f.

1 of 5 stars. I have never been here. However, a few years ago I got my parents a gift certicate from Restaurant.com for their 24th wedding anniversary. They took a drive into the city from the burbs to use said…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tammy w.

2 of 5 stars. I went here one Friday night with my girlfriends for a birthday party. I found that the doormen were very rude here since my friend had sneakers on. Maybe we should have done some research,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve T.

1 of 5 stars. WOW....Where do I being? I'm standing in line with my girlfriend, it cold out and there is only 3 other people in front of me. The bouncer keeps saying, " sorry we are at capacity right now" as he…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zachary S.

4 of 5 stars. I've never eaten here but man...I sure have had some drinks! Ahhh, talk about memories. The last 2 summers were spent frequenting this higher end Boston lounge and I've always had a great time here.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom E.

3 of 5 stars. I've tried my best to avoid coming here: I've invented crucial work that needs doing, I've planned vicious nights of housework and I've even coughed up blood. But sooner or later I was going to have…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliz O.

1 of 5 stars. We went to 33 for one of my friends' birthday, we were a party of 12, and we had reservations. Before we went there we actually called to see if they can serve us food from the Bar menu since it is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole K.

2 of 5 stars. This restaurant is pretentious and serves overpriced doll house-sized portions. We spent an hour waiting for our food and ate about 4 baskets of bread. The food was tasty but I left starving after…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan W.

3 of 5 stars. I would give the club/lounge aspect of this place 3.5-4 stars. The drinks are good although a little pricey. I brought my parents here for martinis. They're used to $5 grey goose martinis in Indiana.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly M.

5 of 5 stars. Went here for a quick dinner before a movie... loved our food... great cocktails... great service... swanky atmosphere. We were pleased.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob C.

3 of 5 stars. I didn't eat the food, but I did spend time in the downstairs lounge. The lighting makes the place interesting. I would think it would be a great place for having a dress-up night out, bringing…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

3 of 5 stars. This is a controversial place because of its ambitions (some would say "pretensions") and its prices, especially at the bar. When I had dinner there, the wait staff was quite good. The food was all…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel V.

2 of 5 stars. I'll echo everyone's thoughts: "meeeeh"
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex L.

4 of 5 stars. This is usually a solid night spot. The food is mediocre at best with insane prices, but the scene is great. Drinks are on the pricey side, but they make up for it with style and service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan O.

4 of 5 stars. Besides the atrocious music, my girlfriend and I had a great experience at 33. The service was excellent, and the food was very good, overall. The wine list was very diverse & eclectic. I was also…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabe L.

3 of 5 stars. The restaurant itself is very nice, and the service on par with what you'd expect given the amount of money you're spending. The wine list is excellent and they provide you with a decanter, which is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caitlyn L.

3 of 5 stars. If I could give 33 two and a half stars, I would. I went here wanting so badly to like it despite some of the reviews on the site, in large part because we went here for my birthday. No cover was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cara W.

4 of 5 stars. The drinks are pricey, but there is a warm, stylish ambience with the brick walls and mellow lighting. Its a great place to meet a friend for a relaxing drink after work.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yihwa H.

4 of 5 stars. I used to go to Bar 33 frequently on Sundays (an odd night, I know) a few years ago. I've definitely stopped going as much now, but I've had some really good times at this place and still like it now.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric B.

4 of 5 stars. 33 has become my old reliable for the Summer of '07. I've been coming here for a while now, but this summer seems to be especially good. Several things that set this place apart from others are, the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis K.

2 of 5 stars. Using the context of Boston (places closing at $2, not the greatest nightlife scene ever), I was pretty disappointed in this place and I've been here twice. We had to wait an extra hour or so because…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRi P.

4 of 5 stars. so after reading the reviews for the 33, i was EXTREMELY, uh, scared (to say the least) to spend a saturday night there for a good friend's bachelorette party. i was pleasantly surprised though,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rad G.

1 of 5 stars. This place deserves ZERO STARS. No place in Boston is worth waiting in line for., esp. when it is empty. the bouncers have an overinflated sense of themselves. I didnt see "beautiful people" there,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by chase w.

3 of 5 stars. Mehhhhh.... 3 stars. Clientel doesn't define a joint if you bring enough of your own with you. Yeah,it's a little euro trashy, it's pricey for what you get, and nothing in Boston is worth waiting in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jezibel C.

4 of 5 stars. The vibe is great... but the food is not consistently good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen J.

2 of 5 stars. You get a free bottle of champagne when you dine here on your 33rd birthday. Hence, my friend, the birthday girl, selected 33 for her birthday dinner. I had heard good reviews about 33, so I was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by C N.

3 of 5 stars. The food is not bad but who goes to a bar for food? Drinks there are a little pricey. However, the atmosphere makes it all up. The decor is trendy and funky. Be sure not to drop your drink in the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Trendy Name - Disappointing Experience

I recently went to dinner with a friend to '33' and we both found it very disappointing. We went to 33 to 'try it out' and because it was close to the Lyric Theater where we had a show. In addition, we were...
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Yelp.com Review - by Coree W.

1 of 5 stars. I picked 33 for my 21st birthday dinner because it was a cute, trendy place and had a huge fish selection - I love fish. We sat in their outside area, which I have to admit was absolutely beautiful. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff D.

2 of 5 stars. Went here to meet up with some friends for a birthday party. We were told to be there by 10pm or we'd wait in line and we arrived about 11pm, so we were resigned to our wait. As we stood in line on a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eileen b.

1 of 5 stars. Hated it, although I have to admit, this is not really my type of place. In fact, I have no business in going to clubs at all. I love my friends though, and I will follow them to even the cheesiest…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny W.

2 of 5 stars. Nice atmosphere, but the menu was way too limited for me and for the price, you don't get much. The food was good, but the portions are really small. Service was good, but they could have been more on…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel S.

2 of 5 stars. Supposedly the place where the trendy, young international crowd gets together to be fabulous. It really seemed more like the place where the American college psuedo-glam crowd got together and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah l.

4 of 5 stars. i always have alot of fun when i go there. you will meet young late 20s early 30s at this bar/club at night. international house music is always great and i love dancin hiphop only if it's not too…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lalin A.

2 of 5 stars. For the restaurant: Having been to the club several times and seen different friends dine at this funky place, I decided to give it a shot to only find mediocre food: the beef tenderloin was "tender"…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karie F.

3 of 5 stars. My husband picked out this trendy space for our first Valentine's Day as a Mr. and Mrs. and just trying to get to the restaurant was a major feat. But I don't fault them entirely for the crap-tastic…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by aaron t.

3 of 5 stars. 3.5 I had some pretty high expectations coming into this place though I'd read a few of the reviews here on yelp so I had some notes to follow upon.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by d f.

4 of 5 stars. Bottom line: great food, great dancing music, ethnic crowds change on different nights, long lines and velvet/rope bouncer mentality after 10pm on weekends Best experience: eat here early in the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

3 of 5 stars. The first floor is a restaurant, which is pretty good, the basement is the "subterreanen" lounge that is not so good. The space is very small but the bartender makes very good drinks. When I say…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron B.

4 of 5 stars. 33 evokes distinct impressions from people - some love it and some vow to never return. Of the many times I've been here I've had a range of experiences, but overall very positive, with a few…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by TJ M.

3 of 5 stars. I had one meal here and it was good, but super expensive. We actually had a great time, so I began recommending it to some friends. Each one, one by one, came back to me with scathing emails telling…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy F.

2 of 5 stars. i was there with a group on a week night. we made up most of the people there (a group of 100 probably), so i can't comment to much on the other clientelle, but based purely on the way they were…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bena K.

4 of 5 stars. I always have a great time when I go here. Whether it's for a quick drink or a night downstairs dancing away, it's enjoyable. Usually there is no cover , and the line moves fairly quick. The drinks…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mani G.

3 of 5 stars. Good place to chill and for dancing. The layout is quite unique but works somehow. Decent choice of drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha R.

4 of 5 stars. Definitely a Boston hotspot where the beautiful people come to hang out. It's part of the the new crop of restobars that have replaced clubs in the last 5 years. They serve upscale food during the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by holly m.

4 of 5 stars. Been to this spot a few times for dinner. It is a fun and fabulous night out in the city. The ambiance is dimly lit and electric colors light the walls. The wine is always perfectly paired by the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate S.

3 of 5 stars. This place used to be cooler than it is now, but I still enjoy my time there. The crowd is very international. However unfortunately, the DJ tends to start out ok and then switch to latin. Latin…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin M.

4 of 5 stars. the food was really good here. I had the ceasar salad as an appetizer (Good, but not as good as the one at Stella! -- however, this one has sundried tomatoes... and anything with sundried tomatoes…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer G.

1 of 5 stars. eghh, not really for me.. snobby a bit, and i think their noses were up too high here..not much really besides that... i also agree and hate dress codes
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol P.

1 of 5 stars. Don't bother with this place.. I truly hate places like this.. another user said it best "pretentious" and wayyy overpriced.. dress shirts, dresses,, forget it! I also am not a fan of dress…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya L.

1 of 5 stars. One out of the few places in Boston where people hold their noses up high. I couldn't believe what i was seeing, my friends had talked highly about this place many times. But for some reason my…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirley Y.

5 of 5 stars. i don't think i have ever eaten dinner at this venue, although i have been here for a wine tasting during the summer. the outdoor seating is a must and the wine is accompanied by a wonderful…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted S.

3 of 5 stars. Was in from NYC visiting a friend last weekend. We went out to variety of house party type events all over the city and I was dressed appropriately. As we were leaving the house my friend said I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Good wine list

Good wine list, excellent service, fun "NYC-like" atmosphere.
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Merri L.

3 of 5 stars. I've been here three and a half times, and have gotten varied experiences... The first time was yrs ago on a date, it was at night, we got in right away, and were downstairs. There was a combination…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael T.

5 of 5 stars. Some of these people really need to chill out with their reviews about 33...seriously, take a chill pill (prescription quality, preferably) or something. If you don't like paying the going market…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chin C.

3 of 5 stars. Just went there for a dinner, I hv been there for countless of time but mostly for clubbing. And I heard from many ppl that the food here isn't bad so I gave it a try. Well the place wasn't romantic…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006