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Name: Smith & Wollensky Boston – Back Bay - Permanently Closed
Address: 101 Arlington St. The Castle at Columbus Ave., Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 423-1112
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

Smith & Wollensky Boston – Back Bay - Permanently Closed

4.1

2250 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

101 Arlington St. The Castle at Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02116

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for fine wines

Eat like royalty in Boston’s most famous castle.

Indulge your senses and sense of history with the unique dining experience of our Boston steakhouse. Located in a historic stone and brick “castle” built in 1891, the structure originally served as the headquarters for the First Corps of Cadets and is listed on the National Historic Register. The first floor gunroom, social hall, and museum floor have been converted to the main dining room. The castle also boasts an impressive collection of private dining rooms, and the fourth floor Battle Room is one of Boston’s most coveted locations for large parties.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Monday through Sunday: Bar 4:00pm-10:00pm Dinner 5:00pm-10:00pm Private Events & Groups can be arranged any time of day.
Phone number
(617) 423-1112
Website
http://www.smithandwollensky.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jason Wagner
Private party facilities
Located in a historic stone and brick “castle” built in 1891, the structure originally served as the headquarters for the First Corps of Cadets.The castle also boasts an impressive collection of private dining rooms, and the fourth floor Battle Room is one of most coveted locations for large events.

Location
101 Arlington St. The Castle at Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Bay Village
Cross street
Columbus
Parking details
There are public parking lots and limited street parking nearby.
Public transit
Arlington/Back Bay
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,250 people are saying

Smith & Wollensky Boston – Back Bay - Permanently Closed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
0.8Value

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2,250 Reviews

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Brendon VIP
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on May 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
unbelievable food. The best steak I have ever had. Everyone else at the table echoed that sentiment.
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BarryW
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amy was amazing as always! Are steaks were cooked perfect! Amy helped us select a fanatastic wine to accompany our meal. So sad to see this location close. However, Amy told us she would be working at the Wharf location and we hope to see her there.
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Julian
London6 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 28, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant and staff were tired and in need of a revamp. Overall impression was that the restaurant is well passed its sell by date. We have been to the chain a few times in different locations and this one was disappointing Other steak restaurants are a lot better. service was mediocre apart from when they presented the bill which was very quickly done.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Tampa7 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 27, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not great. Bartender seemed in experienced and the manager flirted with two women next to us the entire time. B/C squad for sure. Would not go back. NYC way better.
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SamM
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 25, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sad this location is closing. My wife had our first date there so we went back for one last visit. Very cool building. Food was very good (though my rib eye seemed a bit small). Our server, Amy, was terrific. Personable, knowledgeable and fun. She was five stars for sure.
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Jason
Greater Boston9 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 25, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the jumbo shrimp as we do every time, but unfortunately they were extremely over cooked.
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LindaM
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing place. We were running a little late and unfortunately lost! I called Melissa who happened to be working the front and not only did she put my mind at ease that our table would be held but also got me to the parking garage I was attempting to reach. We received such a warm welcome when we arrive almost 30 minutes late and were told not to hurry. Our server Dean was fantastic and friendly. Melissa called a cab for us so we wouldn't be late for the show at the Opera House. The food was nothing short of AMAZING. So sad that the Back Bay location is closing - it is gorgeous! Get there before August 31 and you won't be disappointed. Thank you for such a great dinning experience
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AmaraK
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My husband came because we had a gift card and was his birthday. We came for an early dinner so it was not very busy. Our waiter Josh was very friendly and made us laugh. The waiters were a little over bearing, multiple people asked how we were doing which was nice but a bit too much- I imagine it's just because it was not busy yet. The food was amazing, cooked perfectly! They even gave us a slice if cheesecake and a card signed by the waitestaff which was a nice extra touch!
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SebastienV
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on August 18, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was good and service very poor. Price wasn’t adequate...
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Dchris
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great steak. Wanted to check it out before it closes this location.
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Smith & Wollensky Boston – Back Bay - Permanently Closed is rated 4.1 stars by 2250 OpenTable diners.