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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 (1088)

$30 and under

French American

776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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
Price
$30 and under
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

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

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 1,088 people are saying

Bar Boulud reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.4Value

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1,088 Reviews

LF
LondonFoodie VIP
London115 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
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.
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KatCS VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It took a long time for our server to acknowledge us. Food was meh.
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YoSoyFiesta
Greater Boston49 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and great ambiance
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Kaboypi
San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
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.
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lionshead VIP
Washington, D.C. Area52 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 7, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Relatively inattentive service. Clam chowder was good, but not hot enough. Boudin was decent, but not extraordinary. Same with profiteroles. Overall, eh. Fine.
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luckybayly VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Perfect for early morning business breakfast.
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DougC
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
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.
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Foodie2McDees
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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!
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SouthLoopFoodie
Chicago / Illinois52 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 24, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Burnt snails, really? Mouse terrine wrapped in PLAStic, whoopsie!
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776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199

Additional information

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
Price
$30 and under
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

Bar Boulud

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

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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