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Address:
61 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116

Neighborhood:
Back Bay

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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City Table Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.citytableboston.com
Email: brendan.griffin@briar-group.com
Phone: (617) 933-4800
Hours of Operation: DINNER: SUN - WEDS 5pm - 10pm; THURS - SAT 5pm - 11pm LATE NIGHT MENU: 7 nights until 1am BRUNCH: Sun 7am - 2pm BREAKFAST: Mon - Fri 6:30am - 11:00am; Sat 7am - 12pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Dennis Wilson
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Ideal for business or pleasure, the private dining room at City Table offers city views through a large window, overlooking Exeter Street, gold leaf ceilings and intimate warm lighting. The dining room can be set in various configurations to fit the needs of your guests; round table discussions, lectures and private celebrations all fit perfectly. In addition, City Table has many other creative dining and event options for groups including: customized menus by Chef Dennis Wilson, pre-selected wines from our award winning wine list, audio-visual equipment available upon request and floral arrangements. The private dining room can accommodate up to 30 guests. Please inquire about availability and seasonal menus. We look forward to working with you on your next event and welcoming you personally to City Table.
Private Party Contact: Rob George (617) 933-4800
Special Events & Promotions: Our private dining room accomodates up to 32 people for a sit-down dinner or 50 people for a cocktail style reception. We can tailor a menu to fit your needs. Contact info@citytableboston.com or 617.933.4800

Getting there

Cross Street: Exeter and Boylston Street
Public Transit: GREEN LINE: Copley Square ORANGE LINE/COMMUTER RAIL: Back Bay Station
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: $18.00 valet and $12.00 Self Park in Prudential garage with validation from restaurant.

A word from City Table

City Table’s free spirited approach to the menu allows guests more freedom to share and try a wide offering of starters, entrees and sides that put a creative twist on classic American fare. The Table’s menu includes Bistro classics like Grilled Atlantic Salmon with mushroom risotto and roasted… brussel sprouts, Blue Cheese Crusted Filet, served with whipped Yukon potato and broccoli rabe in a red wine sauce and Seared Ahi Tuna with somen noodles, seaweed salad and bok choy. Also highlighted on the menu are creative American Bistro style sandwiches, many under $10. Options include The Cubano, a spicy pork, salami and ham sandwich, topped with Swiss cheese, city pickles, and chipotle mayo on a pressed torpedo roll, or the Sliders 3 Way, grass fed sirloin, lamb and crab cake sliders. Continued

City Table

3.9

181 $30 and under restaurant

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155 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

155 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(60)
romantic(43)
special occasion(40)

vibrant bar scene(40)
neighborhood gem(32)
good for groups(27)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (155)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was delicious. We

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was delicious. We enjoyed the seared ahi tuna and the bouillabaisse. The server was fine, but generally unable to elaborate on any dishes or cocktails stating only "it's, like, very good" whenever probed for recommendations. The seating was somewhat cramped, at least where we were seated about a foot on either side between two other tables, diminishing the romantic or intimate feel one might want for a dinner for two. However, by 10:30 the restaurant had mostly emptied out and no longer felt cramped.
I would return, mostly for the delicious food/cocktails and ambiance."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

usually love this place but

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"usually love this place but the food was not up to par this time.. weiner schnitzel very soggy and greasy, could barely eat it."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My friend and I went here

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My friend and I went here for dinner on a Friday night. Things were busy and lively. We enjoyed that there were both more expensive entrees as well as smaller lighter portions as well. The martinis were delicious! We would definitely go back"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice Space, Great Service, Ok Food

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Service was great. Coffee was good. Food was passable but not as good as it sounded. Steel cut oatmeal lacked a little in flavor and had no interesting toppings. Bananas Foster Stuffed French Toast was well-cooked, but would be better with thicker bread. Also, the bananas foster was on top, not stuffed in. Blueberry pancakes were plain pancakes with mixed berries on top."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We went to City Table for

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We went to City Table for brunch on Easter Sunday and had a wonderful time. Things got off to a slow and bumpy start, when we did get our much-needed coffee it was tepid. Our server was quick to whisk all our coffee cups off the table and bring us a fresh pot... not without "reminding" us that milk makes the coffee cold (we drink it black so that clearly wasn't the issue). Things went wonderfully from there, the food was fantastic, and our server continued to be attentive to our many requests (ketchup, more coffee, etc). I had the bananas foster french toast (amazing) and even the home-fries were perfectly seasoned. We had never been to City Table before, it's quite beautiful and I would definitely recommend them for brunch."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: great for brunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Sunday brunch. Service was

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Sunday brunch. Service was very slow even though the restaurant wasn't packed. Waitress forgot to bring fruit plate for the table - she didn't write down our order and apparently didn't have a good memory. Food was fine - not memorable."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We definitely enjoyed a late-night

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Dined on 04/06/2012

2003

Dined on 04/06/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We definitely enjoyed a late-night dinner here on Good Friday. While the meal was on-par with the expectations, the waiter's approach was not as friendly or engaging as we experienced elsewhere."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2003

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just a nice place to go.

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Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Just a nice place to go. THe food and service is always very good. And the price is right. We come here every once and a while, once a month, and it's always good."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

never lets me down :)

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Dined on 03/22/2012

2007

Dined on 03/22/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was my 2nd time back to City Table - we opted to come for restaurant week. The menu was not as inventive as the main menu normally is, but the options were appealing and the food tasted very good. Everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and the portions were large. I made a special request that my entree (salmon) be a little undercooked and, instead, it was slightly overcooked. I didn't complain because it still tasted good and I wasn't in a mood to send food back. The desserts were fantastic, and although service seemed a bit rushed for a Thursday, we enjoyed our overall experience. We will return beceause of the food and the ambiance - it's upscale without being pretentious and, given it's neighborhood, that is quite a find!"

Dined on 03/22/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My girlfriends and I went

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My girlfriends and I went here for a girls night and it was the perfect spot. It was not too noisy so we could hear each other. The drinks were delicious and the food was perfect. We had the layered chocolate cake for desert and it was the clincher for the night. Would definitely go back again for drinks and a good girls night."