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Name: Bar Boulud
Address: 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02199
Telephone: (617) 535-8800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

Bar Boulud

4.3

1096 Reviews

$30 and under

French American

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Sister restaurant to the popular New York and London locations, Bar Boulud, Boston at Mandarin Oriental, Boston is a French-inspired bistro and wine bar located in the heart of Back Bay on Boylston Street. Chef Daniel Boulud offers locally inspired seasonal dishes, traditional French bistro fare and an impressive selection of famed house-made terrines and pâtés by Parisian Charcutier, Gilles Verot. Additionally the menu features a handful of signature sausages and burgers, adding an American touch to this French inflected bistro and wine bar. An impressive wine cellar spotlights wines from Burgundy and the Rhóne Valley , including many fine selections by the glass. The interiors are inspired by a contemporary take on the craft of winemaking to create a comfortable and welcoming surrounding for a unique and intimate experience. Bar Boulud serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, all-day dining is also available at the bar. Walk-ins are encouraged.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French American, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Breakfast: 6:30am - 11am Brunch: 12pm - 3pm (Saturday & Sunday) Lunch: 12pm - 2:30pm Dinner: 5:30pm - 10pm
Phone number
(617) 535-8800
Website
http://www.barboulud.com/boston/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ethan Koelbel
Private party facilities
A dynamic, warm and welcoming space, Bar Boulud offers endless possibilities for private breakfast, lunch and dinner events
Private party contact
private dining manager: (617) 535-8800

Location
776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Fairfield Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available at a special rate when validated by Bar Boulud. Validated parking is $24 for up to 3 hours.
Public transit
Closest "T" stops are Copley Station on the Green Line or Back Bay Station on the Orange Line.
Entertainment
Live DJ - Fridays 7-11pmLive Jazz - Saturday 10pm-1am
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chilled Corn Velouté$18.00
peekytoe crab, rosemary crouton, espelette
Kale and Red Quinoa$16.00
roasted heirloom carrots, chicory, cumin yogurt
Nicoise Salad*$20.00
boston lettuce, yellowfin tuna, anchovy olives, boiled egg, tomatoes, aïoli, haricot verts
Burrata Salad$20.00
heirloom tomato, summer peach, lemon yogurt
Cobb Salad$16.00
bacon, avocado, corn, blue cheese, buttermilk dressing
Lyonnaise Salad*$21.00
frisée, chicken liver, bacon lardon, poached egg, sherry vinaigrette

Bistro Classics

Charcuterie Board*$19.00
assorted patés, terrines, ham
Parisian Beef Tartare*$18.00
black angus beef, baby gem lettuce, capers, cornichons, mustard, pommes gaufrettes
Gougères$8.00
choux pastry, gruyère, espelette
Moules Frites$22.00
white wine, garlic, crème fraiche, chili flake
Escargot Persillade$18.00
half-dozen burgundy snails, garlic, almond-herbs butter
Roasted Bone Marrow$16.00
confit garlic, parsley, grilled bread, veal jus
Classic French Onion Soup$15.00
beef broth, gruyère, sourdough croutons
Chicken Liver Mousse$16.00
red onion confit, grilled campagne bread

Pasta & Grains

Gnocchi á la Parisienne$22.00
maine lobster, confit garlic, baby bell peppers
Spaghetti au Citron$16.00
clams, shrimp, garlic, white wine, chive bottarga
Risotto Al Pomodoro$14.00
san marzano tomato, parmesan, fresh basil

Main Courses

Coq au Vin$28.00
red wine braised chicken leg, herb spätzle, bacon lardon, mushroom, pearl onions
Boudin Blanc$26.00
truffled pork sausage, pomme purée, mustard jus
Duck Breast Al'orange$38.00
red quiona, wild onion, orange suprême, duck jus
Loup de Mer$32.00
leeks fondue, baby artichoke, sauce vierge
Lemon Sole$35.00
cauliflower romanesco, caper, golden raisin, brown butter
Pan Seared Bay of Fundy Salmon$28.00
roasted onion, chioggia beet, sauce albert

Steak Frites

served with choice of beárnaise or bordelaise sauce accompanied by french fries

8 oz Bavette*$38.00
12 oz Dry-Aged NY Strip*$52.00
18 oz Bone in Ribeye*$68.00

Seafood

Seafood Tower
selection of oysters, shrimp, lobster
- Sm$68.00
- Lg$128.00
Local Oysters*$18.00
see card for daily selections
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
avocado, french cocktail sauce
Tuna Crudo$21.00
tomato confit, pine nut, chive
New England Clam Chowder$14.00
quahog clams, bacon, leeks, kennebec potatoes
Db Lobster Roll$32.00
gloucester lobster, brioche bun, celery, tarragon, french fries
Fish & Chips$24.00
beer battered local haddock, cabbage slaw, tartar sauce

Burgers

B.b Signature Burger*$24.00
8 oz beef patty, cheddar, tomato, lettuce onions, french fries
The Frenchie*$28.00
8 oz beef patty, pork belly confit, raclette cheese, roasted tomato compote, french fries

Sides

French Fries$8.00
Pomme Purée$9.00
Carrots & Cumin Yogurt$10.00
Super Green Spinach$10.00
Mushroom Fricassée$10.00
Roasted Corn$10.00

What 1,096 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

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LondonFoodie
London
108 reviews
vip
3.0
108 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience4
First, the lobster risotto was amazing and absolutely worth $36. Everything else was quite good (shrimp cocktail, lemon sole, chocolate mouse), but nothing amazing. The bathrooms were not well serviced (no toilet paper or hand towels) and we waited about 15 min to be seated with a reservation. Not sure what the issue there was.
KC
KatCS
New England
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience2
It took a long time for our server to acknowledge us. Food was meh.
YS
YoSoyFiesta
New England
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fiancee and I had reservations for Valentine's Day at a different restaurant and didn't have a great experience, so we decided to go out again on the 15th and chose Bar Boulud. In this circumstance, we had an excellent time. The service was quick and extremely professional. They let us pick our table as we were a little early for the rush and were early for our own reservation. The cocktail list was outstanding. We started with the beef tartare and chicken liver mousse, which were both extremely good, and appropriate sized portions. Next we split the lobster risotto and the boudin blanc, which were both good, but not the best I've had. One feature of the dinner that I really appreciated was that we wanted a very non-standard wine to go with our dinner, and no one tried to change our mind or upsell us. We really enjoyed our choice with the provided food. Lastly, the desserts were phenomenal, especially the Ile de Flottante.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Amazing food and great ambiance
K
Kaboypi
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall2food3service2ambience1
I had a high opinion of Bar Boulud but on Valentine's Day I lost that opinion. I have dined here before and in three of the group’s restaurants in NYC. I have several of Mr. Boulud’s books and I cook from them. This Valentine’s Day was a total disappointment. My wife and I changed three tables until we were seated in a quiet and not frigid part of the room. The menu price was very expensive for a place with no tablecloths and mediocre service by waiters who could not speak English clearly to understand what they were telling you. I know the lack of tablecloths and I knew the price, but I had high hopes for the service and, especially, for the meal. The served food was fancifully presented. However, good packaging does not make the food great. My lobster risotto was prepared hours before, was overcooked and the lobster was mostly small pieces that were lost inside the mussy risotto. I cook risotto myself for 20 years and I have visited Italy extensively where even a neighborhood restaurant will cook the risotto when you order it. This is the reason the menu tells you that you have to wait 20 minutes. Apparently in Mr. Boulud’s Boston bar/“restaurant” the risotto is made in the morning and heated in the microwave before it is served. The Dover sole my wife ordered was three very dry small pieces of fish that occupied only 10% of the plate’s area, the rest occupied by fanciful pre-prepared side actors while the mail actor, the fish, was a disappointment. A menu designed to be prepared and presented even by untrained people to control costs. What a disappointment for such a special day.
l
lionshead
Washington DC
50 reviews
vip
3.0
50 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience4
Relatively inattentive service. Clam chowder was good, but not hot enough. Boudin was decent, but not extraordinary. Same with profiteroles. Overall, eh. Fine.
l
luckybayly
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food and service. Perfect for early morning business breakfast.
DC
DougC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
My husband and I were looking for a new place to have dinner. Bar Boulud is fine, the food was good and the service was very good. However, for the price, we have eaten better is other places. So we probably won't be back.
FM
Foodie2McDees
New England
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Girls night out. 1/25/2020 Our waiter Colin was terrific. Food was delicious. Can't really go wrong when you go Boulud. My one complaint was that there should be better acoustics. A table of 6 and I had trouble hearing the person next to me. Few acoustical panels might help. Thanks Colin!
SL
SouthLoopFoodie
Chicago
52 reviews
vip
2.0
52 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall2food1service2ambience3
Burnt snails, really? Mouse terrine wrapped in PLAStic, whoopsie!
AW
AWDog
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall2food1service4ambience3
Food is not what Daniel B would expect!
AV
AdamV
New England
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and delicious food! Thank you!
FZ
FZEM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Lovers of French food, we were very impressed with the food at Bar Boulud. We had superb moules frites (with extra frites) and bone marrow (!) and an excellent glass of Sancerre. The atmosphere early evening on a Saturday was relaxed with a very decent noise level. Service was friendly and quick but not rushed. The only disappointment was that we had a reservation for a hightop at 5:30 and when we arrived, all the hightops were taken, and the hostess just said they are first come, first serve.
T
Taikogo
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great wine list, solid menu and excellent service.
N
N200
New England
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was so so and I could not believe they charged the pelligrino 12 dollars a bottle.Usually even at top restaurants in Boston charges 7 dollars.Our Waitress was nice but rest of the helpers very cold and unfriendly.I expected the restaurant was more up beat when they are charging that much and we were little disappointed and felt like having a dinner in casual bar.
j
jeffreyc
New England
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience4
Poached eggs on Benedict were over cooked.
LC
LowCarber
New England
57 reviews
vip
2.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall2food2service4ambience1
Appetizers were the only thing that was very good. The main courses were disappointing and overpriced. We had the beef and the fish and neither were worth it. The desserts were just OK. For Christmas Dinner, we were very disappointed. We will never go back there. Our waiter was excellent and we didn't tell him we were unhappy. It didn't seem like the right thing to do on Christmas day.
RL
RichardL
Hampshire
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience3
We ate here at brunch on Christmas Day and the food was very good, the original table allocated was no in a very good place being in the middle of the floor area. The reallocation as not that much better there being nothing else available except in the bar area which we took but it was not very comfortable for a meal and was away from the rest of the restaurant and lacking in atmosphere. However, the food was very good as was our server. Because we did not start until 2.30 pm we were a little late and although the manager was very helpful had to rush the end of the meal as the staff needed to change the seating around for the evening sitting. Overall all though pretty good
MZ
MabelZ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
The environment is great, nice services and good music. But the risotto was undercooked anda little bit raw.
V
Vanessaa
New England
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
The service and food were just ok for a Christmas Eve dinner. We had to pour our own wine as the dinner went on
F
Foodie
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience4
In other cities (NYC, London) this restaurant is spectacular but the Boston location did not stand up to our expectations delivering cold food on a Monday night with an empty restaurant.
g
greencityguy
New England
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and delicious food and drinks! Pricey but worth the value for a special occasion or a date night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2019
overall1food1service5ambience5
The food was terrible and very over priced. The waitress was wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience2
The service was awful and slow. The restaurant was not busy at all. Very poor communication, he got part of our order wrong and the food was absolutely sub par. For the price and the fact that it was a special occasion, I was expecting much more from this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service.
S
Selewyn
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience4
The only problem was that there was too much food. A plate full of fried clams was initially advised as a starter portion but when it arrived it was far loo large for even a main course, and almost half was uneaten. I hate wasting food but this was an excessive sized meal.
RJ
RichardJ
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
The restaurant was a best a quarter full, and there were plenty of waistaff on hand, but the service, while friendly, was not up to snuff for a restaurant at this level. Waitstaff seemed to use a team approach, but didn't know who was doing what. I ordered a glass of wine, and didn't even need to taste it. One whiff told me it had been open for days and had turned. That shouldn't happen when you charge $18 for a modest glass of wine. Furthermore, it was a good fifteen minutes before anyone from the waitstaff came by again so I could ask for another glass. Even after all that, it was a rather skimpy pour.
AM
AnnM
New England
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience5
Usually love the french onion soup. It was not good on Monday evening, December 9. Watered down?
A
Allie21
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had chance to dine at Chef’s table and watch kitchen. Amazing!
MS
MichaelS
New England
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience4
Much worse than previous experiences here...they seemed to be having an off night (night after Thanksgiving). The food was uniformly worse than on other visits and the service slower.
MA
MATA
New England
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous Thanksgiving supper!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent
G
Gl12
New England
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2019
overall2food1service1ambience3
We’ve been to Bar Boulud and loved it. Disappointed this time. Service was slow. It took a long time to be served our meal. When it arrived the food was cold.
c
cjfloyd
New England
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2019
overall3food5service2ambience4
I am a regular guest and the last two times the service has been marginal to poor. The food is still great.
P
Penenden
New England
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
Bistro atmosphere but top class food and wine list. Limited choice onnthe menu but high quality.
P
Paul
New York Area
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Four of us came after a Sunday afternoon concert, shortly after the dining room opened. All of us have been at BB many times before. As always, the service was professional and friendly from beginning to end. We all had seafood, all of different sorts, and divided some of BB's excellent side vegetable dishes. Everything was prepared exactly as one would wish. This is my go-to restaurant in the Back Bay. It is uniformly wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Teddy our server was fantastic!!!!!
JF
JoelF
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience5
Failure to keep the buffet foods replenished was disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall2food1service5ambience4
Strangely, despite two tries, the kitchen failed to send a medium rare steak. The server was prompt, attentive, and sympathetic throughout the challenging experience.
PM
PaulM
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience2
Pleasant but slapdash service. Food good but not outstanding.

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Cross street
Fairfield Street
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Breakfast: 6:30am - 11am Brunch: 12pm - 3pm (Saturday & Sunday) Lunch: 12pm - 2:30pm Dinner: 5:30pm - 10pm
Cuisines
French American, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available at a special rate when validated by Bar Boulud. Validated parking is $24 for up to 3 hours.
Public transit
Closest "T" stops are Copley Station on the Green Line or Back Bay Station on the Orange Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ethan Koelbel
Entertainment
Live DJ - Fridays 7-11pmLive Jazz - Saturday 10pm-1am
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barboulud.com/boston/
Phone number
(617) 535-8800
Private party facilities
A dynamic, warm and welcoming space, Bar Boulud offers endless possibilities for private breakfast, lunch and dinner events
Private party contact
private dining manager: (617) 535-8800

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Bar Boulud

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The Best Breakfast Restaurants in Boston

Starters

Chilled Corn Velouté$18.00

Kale and Red Quinoa$16.00

Nicoise Salad*$20.00

Burrata Salad$20.00

Cobb Salad$16.00

Lyonnaise Salad*$21.00

Bistro Classics

Charcuterie Board*$19.00

Parisian Beef Tartare*$18.00

Gougères$8.00

Moules Frites$22.00

Escargot Persillade$18.00

Roasted Bone Marrow$16.00

Classic French Onion Soup$15.00

Chicken Liver Mousse$16.00

Pasta & Grains

Gnocchi á la Parisienne$22.00

Spaghetti au Citron$16.00

Risotto Al Pomodoro$14.00

Main Courses

Coq au Vin$28.00

Boudin Blanc$26.00

Duck Breast Al'orange$38.00

Loup de Mer$32.00

Lemon Sole$35.00

Pan Seared Bay of Fundy Salmon$28.00

Steak Frites

8 oz Bavette*$38.00

12 oz Dry-Aged NY Strip*$52.00

18 oz Bone in Ribeye*$68.00

Seafood

Seafood Tower

Local Oysters*$18.00

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Tuna Crudo$21.00

New England Clam Chowder$14.00

Db Lobster Roll$32.00

Fish & Chips$24.00

Burgers

B.b Signature Burger*$24.00

The Frenchie*$28.00

Sides

French Fries$8.00

Pomme Purée$9.00

Carrots & Cumin Yogurt$10.00

Super Green Spinach$10.00

Mushroom Fricassée$10.00

Roasted Corn$10.00

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