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Bastille Kitchen, Boston, MA

Bastille Kitchen

4.4
4.4
844 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
49 Melcher Street, Boston, MA 2210

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Bastille Kitchen, located in Boston’s historic Fort Point district, is both a neighborhood restaurant and destination dining spot. With a French-inspired menu, we offer familiar Parisian brasserie favorites prepared with local ingredients and a “tip of the hat” to the history of our beloved Boston. Unpretentious hospitality, hand-crafted cocktails, and a welcoming & warm atmosphere make Bastille Kitchen perfect for anything from a simple after work dinner to a complete evening out. …and please join us in Chalet too ...our subterranean cocktail lounge -- early evening, late night or anytime in between!

Whether you are in town for the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), visiting the Seaport, or enjoying the Boston Tea Party or Children's Museums on the weekend, we are just steps away and welcome you to join us at Bastille Kitchen any time.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Please phone directly if you are unable to reserve preferred time & date
  • Phone number
    (617) 556-8000
  • Website
    http://www.bastillekitchen.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kendall DaCosta
  • Private party facilities
    Bastille Kitchen is committed to providing our guests with unrivaled food quality, au fait beverage service, and genuine hospitality. Our fare is a modern interpretation of a Parisian bistro. Bastille Kitchen offers two spacious and charming private dining options.
  • Location
    49 Melcher Street, Boston, MA 2210
  • Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Cross street
    A Street & Summer Street
  • Parking details
    Valet service on the corner of Necco Street and Melcher Street just steps from our front door. The cost is $18 (cash only).<br /><br />We have also have arranged $5 validated parking at the Necco Street Garage directly behind the restaurant. Validation is available Monday through Friday after 5 PM. Parking is available for $5 all day on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Public transit
    Bastille Kitchen is easily accessible by the MBTA"s red line via South Station. From South Station head North toward Summer Street then turn Right onto Summer Street. Turn Right onto Melcher Street and the restaurant will be located on the right. The walk will take you roughly 5 minutes. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any issues.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Bastille Kitchen's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 844 people are saying

Bastille Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

844 Reviews

  1. Steph

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went during Dine Out Boston week so the menu may have differed from the regular menu but it was all delicious!! My friend and I both had the lobster bisque which may be top 5 lobster bisque I've had at a restaurant. Lived the environment and planned to go back

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  2. TK11

    Greater Boston76 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a pleasant dinner! Beautiful space, not so comfy French cafe chairs (however, they do have banquet seating). Escargot appetizer was delicious. We ordered steak frites, dorado fish and sole. All were very good. Dessert was a nice touch as well, chocolate, marshmallow. It’s great they have a parking garage behind the restaurant, it’s only $5 with validation to park, what a bargain and another reason to go back.

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  3. KennT VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bastille Kitchen is absolutely my new favorite spot! Chef Kendall and his staff rock! I’ve been swinging by weekly now for several months and I’ve never been disappointed. Last night was yet another excellent dining experience...from walking in the door and being greeted by hostess Andy, followed by attentive service by Anna and Phil. I tried the Dine Out Boston menu and thoroughly enjoyed Chef’s unbelievably delicious lobster bisque followed by the equally yummy green circle chicken. Already looking to my next visit next week!

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  4. Chas62

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Service top rate. Can be a bit noisy since it is an open space shared with bar.

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  5. figgy

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved our Friday night out at Bastille. Our server was excellent and the managers were attentive and lovely. Get the duck - it is fantastic.

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  6. Kamanllc

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu was not as seen on website, choices were limited.. Food was not prepared as ordered

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  7. AbrahamA

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were top tier. Portions are a little small for the price but to be expected at a French restaurant.

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  8. RaphaelG

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Great food and a cozy environment. Great for a date night or casual drinks.

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  9. TimS

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. The service was good but missed the mark a few times ex: Bus woman didn't speak enough English to understand my question. 2) My wife's espresso was delivered 3-5 minutes before my desert = cold espresso. 3) the did not have a demi tasse spoon for the espresso. Nice place, nice staff. We will go back.

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  10. Kate

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We made a reservation (and confirmed said reservation on the phone) for Valentine’s Day. We arrived on time for our 9:30pm reservation and they couldn’t find it. Thought I was someone else 3 times and then couldn’t seat us because they were “too busy”. They said we could sit in the lounge and still have the prix fixe menu so we did, reluctantly. We ordered pretty quickly after we sat down, so that was a plus I suppose. Two other couples that came in well after us were able to be pulled out of the lounge and sat at tables, so that sucked. 20 min went by and we still didn’t have our appetizers or drinks (they were out of my first choice of app btw). I don’t understand how you can’t honor a confirmed reservation because it’s too busy on a night where you expect it to be busy and then also, how do you run out of food on a night where you’re ONLY offering a prix fixe menu. Probably won’t be back, that experience really sucked.

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Google Map for Bastille Kitchen

49 Melcher Street, Boston, MA 2210

Additional information

  • Cross street
    A Street & Summer Street
  • Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Please phone directly if you are unable to reserve preferred time & date
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet service on the corner of Necco Street and Melcher Street just steps from our front door. The cost is $18 (cash only).<br /><br />We have also have arranged $5 validated parking at the Necco Street Garage directly behind the restaurant. Validation is available Monday through Friday after 5 PM. Parking is available for $5 all day on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Public transit
    Bastille Kitchen is easily accessible by the MBTA"s red line via South Station. From South Station head North toward Summer Street then turn Right onto Summer Street. Turn Right onto Melcher Street and the restaurant will be located on the right. The walk will take you roughly 5 minutes. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any issues.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kendall DaCosta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bastillekitchen.net/
  • Phone number
    (617) 556-8000
  • Private party facilities
    Bastille Kitchen is committed to providing our guests with unrivaled food quality, au fait beverage service, and genuine hospitality. Our fare is a modern interpretation of a Parisian bistro. Bastille Kitchen offers two spacious and charming private dining options.
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