Beacon Hill Bistro - Permanently Closed

Name: Beacon Hill Bistro - Permanently Closed
Address: 25 Charles St, Boston, MA, United States, 02114
Telephone: (617) 723-7575
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1264 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Raised mahogany paneling, banquette seating, mosaic tile flooring, etched glass, discrete mirrors and a large fireplace help to create a refined and comfortable bistro environment on Charles Street in Beacon Hill. A true urban neighborhood venue, The Beacon Hill Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. While breakfast and lunch have an American/International flavor, at dinner the accent is decidedly French. Lucas Sousa crafts menus calling on modern bistro cuisine, “striving to balance tradition with modern tastes and techniques.” The Bistro also serves late-night dinners until 11:00 p.m. for the after-theatre, symphony, and film crowd. And, of course, Sunday brunch.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

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(617) 723-7575

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 723-7575
Website
http://www.beaconhillhotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alberto Cortez
Private party contact
Kelly Darling: (617) 421-4908

Location
25 Charles St Boston, MA 02114
Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
Parking details
Boston Common Garage is nearby.
Public transit
A 5 minute walk from the Charles / MGH Red Line station. <br />A 5 minute walk from the Arlington Green Line station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Oysters*
Raw on the Half Shell, Mignonette, Lemon, Horseradish, Cocktail Sauce
- ea$3.00
Oysters Rockefeller*$17.00
Crab Cake$18.00
Jonah Crab, Wholegrain Mustard Sauce, Mustard Greens
Panko and Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower$13.00
Labneh, Sriracha, Honey, Scallion, Fried Garlic Chips
Grilled Flatbreads
- House Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil$12.00
- Kitchen's Whim$14.00
Crispy Togarashi Spiced Calamari$14.00
Fried Shishito Peppers, Aromatic Herbs, Citrus-ginger Mayo
Queso Fundido$13.00
Four Cheese Blend Melted with Roasted Mushrooms, Charred Poblano Chilies, Served with Warm Flour Tortillas
Faroe Island Salmon Rilettes$16.00
Smoked and Fresh Salmon Whipped with Crème Fraiche and Herbs, Bagel Crisps, Hardcooked Egg, Capers, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion
Bacon and Eggs$11.00
Traditional Devilled Eggs with Sweet Relish, Applewood Bacon
Three Spreads$18.00
Housemade Hummus, Roasted Eggplant with Tahini, Herbed Yogurt and Warm Pita
Steak Tartare*$16.00
Caper Dressing, Dijon, Russet Chips
Mussels Marinara$16.00
House Sauce, Fresh Basil, Grilled Bread
Meatballs$13.00
Beef, Pork, House Sauce and Parmesan

Soups

New England Seafood Chowder$12.00
French Onion Soup$12.00
Chicken and Cavatelli Soup$12.00

Sandwiches

The Beacon Hill Double*$16.00
Two Griddled all Beef Patties, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Special Sauce, Housemade Pickles, Toasted Sesame Bun
Housemade Falafel$13.00
Edamame Hummus, Tahini, Pickled Vegetables, Lettuce, Tomato, in a Spinach Wrap
The Ava$16.00
House Roasted Turkey Breast and Melted American Cheese, Bibb Lettuce, Beefsteak Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado Mayo, Griddled Scali Roll
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich$17.00
Crispy Chicken Breast Dipped in a Sweet and Spicy Sauce with House Slaw, Pickles, Seeded Roll
Crispy Haddock Sandwich$16.00
American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Tartare Sauce, Seeded Roll
Griddled Steak and Cheese with Mushrooms$17.00
Sautéed Peppers and Onions, American Cheese, Arugula, Toasted Brioche Roll
Roast Pork Dip$18.00
Shaved Pork Loin, Swiss, Bbq Aioli, Charred Broccoli Relish, Roasted Garlic Jus

Salads

Warm Roasted Beets$14.00
Vermont Goat Cheese Fondue, Toasted Pinenut Pesto, Mustard Greens
Cobb Salad$16.00
Crisp Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Hardcooked Egg, Applewood Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Red Onion, Green Goddess Dressing
Chilled Udon Noodle Salad$19.00
Grilled Steak, Peanut Sauce, Shiitake Mushroom, Red Pepper, Torn Herbs, Mango Sambal, Fried Shishito, Spiced Peanuts
Bistro Salad$10.00
Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Lemon Vinaigrette
Fattoush Salad$15.00
Local Hot House Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Torn Herbs, Red Quinoa, Labneh, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Zatar Spiced Pita
Caesar Salad$11.00
Gem Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Garlic Croutons

Salad Additions

Grilled Chicken$7.00
Grilled Steak*$12.00
Falafel$7.00
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon*$10.00

Mains

Berkshire Bone in Pork Loin$32.00
Brined and Pan Roasted with Gouda Whipped Yukon Golds, English Peas and Tri-colored Carrots, Slab Bacon Jus
Faroe Island Salmon*$29.00
Pan Roasted, Carrot Ginger Puree, Garlic Chard, Soy Roasted Mushrooms
Chicken Under a Brick$29.00
Giannone ½ Chicken, Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Spinach, Natural Jus
Housemade Cavatelli$25.00
Local Sea Scallops, Escarole, Overnight Tomatoes, King Oyster Mushrooms, Cippoline Onion, Ricotta Salata
Roasted Atlantic Haddock$31.00
Local Clams, Red Bliss Potato, Corn, Linguica, Herb Broth
Steak Frites*$32.00
Herb Butter, House Made Russet Fries, Arugula Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette
Posole$27.00
Spicy Mexican Stew of Braised Pork, Hominy, Fresh and Dried Chilies, Carnished with Traditional Vegetables and Herbs
Roasted "Center Cut" Cauliflower Steak$23.00
Cauliflower Puree, Garlic Spinach, Field Tomato Concasse, Caper Brown Butter, Sunflower Seeds

On the Side

Pan Roasted Brussels$8.00
Brown Butter, Grapes and Pecans
Gouda Whipped Yukon Gold Potato$8.00
Warm Roasted Beets$10.00
Olive Oil, Herbs
Brown Butter Cauliflower$8.00
Sunflower Seeds
Handcut Fries$8.00
Sea Salt
House Slaw$8.00
Crispy Falafel with Hummus$12.00
Sesame and Olive Oils

What 1,264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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KenR
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
Unfortunately, the OpenTable app led us to believe that Beacon Hill Bistro was open for business so my party and I showed up as reserved, but the restaurant was closed for renovation. Probably should have let us know before heading all the way to Boston...bummer. I've heard good things about the Bistro.
M
Momof4
New England
131 reviews
vip
4.0
131 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Dined here on New Years Eve with our 3 daughters (23, 21 and 16). It is a beautiful location and has a cute little bar area. We were seated right on time and we all agreed it was a nice menu with lots of choices. We enjoyed the soups to start and all enjoyed our meals. Would definitely come back.
e
ericb
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience3
Food was overpriced for quality.
JR
JohnR
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was ample and very good. We were happy we ordered just entrees given the size of the meals. Some negatives: This is a somewhat expensive restaurant. My short ribs on polenta special was $38 while her bone-in pork loin was $32. We asked to be moved from our initial table, because the area was cold. Our server was not dressed in a manner we thought appropriate for Christmas Eve -- she was wearing a tee shirt and jeans. The restaurant was out of the only American Chardonnay they had by the bottle, a Sonoma Cutrer. We substituted a very nice Gruner Veltliner from Austria that is available by the glass (they sold us the bottle for the same price as the Sonoma Cutrer, a classy move). All in all, a pleasant if somewhat expensive Christmas Eve.
g
goodfood
Chicago
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beacon Hill Bistro is our first dinner stop when we are in Boston. Great neighborhood. Friendly atmosphere. Diverse menu. Good service. Excellent food in large portions. The Beet Salad was great. The crab cake appetizer, as a main course, was excellent, as was the Beacon Hill burger (two patties, actually). The Bistro is a very easygoing, welcoming place to eat. And, at least when we are there, most of the diners are locals.
DR
DavidR
New England
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
This is what you need to improve: greet guests when they walk through the door and let them know you will attend to them in whatever time is appropriate. I had to stand there wondering where I was supposed to go... to another location in the building to engage with a hostess for the restaurant? wait at the stand near the door even though it seemed the service person was dealing with a room issue for a hotel guest? What? Also, once our food was served we weren't checked on by our waiter nearing the time a guest would be ready to leave. We had to flag him down after waiting way too long.
TO
TOBYW
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service especially after I spilled my glass of red wine - our server was great in helping us deal with the mess!
A
Arlres
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service. Perfect for business casual lunch. Highly recommend.
L
Liku
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
From brunch to dinner and business in between. The Beacon Hill Bistro has wonderful food and charming bright atmosphere —the perfect neighborhood do u f spit.
E
Ellie
New England
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience4
I’ve had many excellent lunches at the Beacon Hill Bistro. This sadly was not one of them. Hopefully an abbetstion!
AH
AndrewH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
We are visiting from Australia and wanted an authentic thanksgiving experience. Very happy with the Beacon Hill Bistro the food was yummy (turkey delicious) the service was very pleasant and the atmosphere cozy. Would recommend to others
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely bistro in an equally lovely neighborhood. Love this restaurant! Excellent food, service and ambiance. One of my favs.
H
Henny
New England
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food was good but it was way to loud to have a conversation.
AC
AlCas
New England
77 reviews
vip
3.0
77 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Multiple and varied brunch options. Enjoyed cod cakes,poached eggs and Boston baked beans.
PB
PhilaBookman
Philadelphia
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with friends from Europe!! Perfect!!!!!
MS
MannyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at The Beacon Hill Bistro. Food and service were superb. Looking forward to returning soon.
MA
MAEVEG
Philadelphia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was excellent. She and the staff handled a seafood allergy extremely well, which is always appreciated. The server was knowledgeable, attentive and enjoyable. Great spot on Charles street for breakfast lunch or dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had another fabulous brunch at The Bistro! Great food- great service - great ambiance! Delicious drinks - mimosas and Bloody Marys and amazing food - eggs benny, French toast and salads!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service3ambience5
Always delicious food!
n
noeleens
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
The brick chicken is too die for. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there. We would recommend this spot to anyone visiting Boston.
DK
DavidK
New England
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
A nice spot on Charles Street for lunch, brunch or dinner. Cozy, reasonable and always provides good service. Menu choices are varied and one can find multiple choices that should prove enjoyable. We recently had the the house special risotto with shrimp and scallops (very tasty!), the Griddled Steak and Chese with Mushrooms sandwich (excellent combination) and the Roasted "Centercut" Cauliflower Steak (perfect for the vegetarian among us and a healthy portion). Everyone appreciated their respective choice. Wine, cocktail and beer selections are well served, too. Will definitely return as we have done already.
JK
JKR84
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect Beacon Hill charm with great food, reasonable prices, and very warm / cozy ambiance. The wait staff here is very friendly and fun. My go-to spot with friends and family, usually able to get a seat.
o
ocap
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great accommodation for diners with allergies. They checked every dish we ordered and informed us of possible cross-contamination. Excellent service experience
B
Bostonian
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beacon Hill Bistro is consistently good with delicious food. Always great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
1.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2019
overall1food1service3ambience3
We waited way too long for our food. The waiter come over to our table numerous times apologising to us. When it did arrive, it was not hot and mediocre at best. We often come here on our stay's in Boston to see your daughter in college but won't be coming back. And after all that, the waiter took nothing off our bill. Just another apology (about the 5th one). Really disappointing.
DW
DavidW
New England
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience2
Way too noisy and tables too close together. The steak frite was predictably good. The salmon was below par.
DF
DavidF
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience4
First class service; sat at end of restaurant so noise was only moderately bothersome
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time!
d
dak4
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for dinner in Boston central ovation nice atmosphere
PL
PickyL
Denver
98 reviews
vip
2.0
98 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience3
This used to be a really lovely neighborhood place with elegant california and french influenced chefy food. It now has large portions of greasy ill-conceived and poorly prepared food and we won’t return till they mend their ways
A
Allegra
New England
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite lunch spot on Charles Street. Have been here many times. Always ample servings and friendly staff.
JS
JohnS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is that of a French bistro ... classy and delicious. Highly recommended for parties of 1 or 2 couples ... 3 couples at most. For larger groups, much of the intimate charm of this bistro would be lost.
KF
KimF
New England
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was great. Nice and quiet. Food good.
I
Italianshopper
New England
86 reviews
vip
4.0
86 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
The salads looked good. The Cobb was huge! I just did not care for my crab cake. It had a funny aftertaste.
l
lvlv
New Orleans
91 reviews
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good Cobb salad. Thx
D
Drew
New England
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience4
We've been to the Beacon Hill Bistro a number of times over the years. I love the elegant, but lower key atmosphere. Service is usually excellent. My only critique is that the food is not as good as years past, at least in terms of overall consistency. For instance, my spouse ordered swordfish medium rare, and it arrived well-done. The streak-frites cut was fairly grisly with fat. But the fries were excellent! And, the creme brûlée was in a very large dish and about a millimeter thick (joking). It's almost as if the chef is more focused on bar food.
JE
JaneE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
It has always been pretty loud at the Bistro , but not quite as a bad as other places Ive eaten . Please take service . Food just missed this time
F
Foodies
New England
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great little Bistro in the heart of Boston’s Beacon Hill Bay Bay!
SE
SherylE
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent spot all the way around. Food was delicious. Our server gets a 4 star for seeming like he didn’t really like his job, never a smile, he seemed like he did not want to be there. His service was good despite this.
BO
BermudaOnion
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Brunch!! Brioche French toast with blueberry butter was the highlight- Banana pancakes & BLT with herb butter and an egg was pretty good too - Will visit again!

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Beacon Hill Bistro - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 723-7575.

Beacon Hill Bistro - Permanently Closed is rated 4.5 stars by 1264 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 723-7575

Additional information

Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Boston Common Garage is nearby.
Public transit
A 5 minute walk from the Charles / MGH Red Line station. A 5 minute walk from the Arlington Green Line station.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Alberto Cortez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.beaconhillhotel.com/
Phone number
(617) 723-7575
Private party contact
Kelly Darling: (617) 421-4908

Beacon Hill Bistro - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Starters

Oysters*

Oysters Rockefeller*$17.00

Crab Cake$18.00

Panko and Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower$13.00

Grilled Flatbreads

Crispy Togarashi Spiced Calamari$14.00

Queso Fundido$13.00

Faroe Island Salmon Rilettes$16.00

Bacon and Eggs$11.00

Three Spreads$18.00

Steak Tartare*$16.00

Mussels Marinara$16.00

Meatballs$13.00

Soups

New England Seafood Chowder$12.00

French Onion Soup$12.00

Chicken and Cavatelli Soup$12.00

Sandwiches

The Beacon Hill Double*$16.00

Housemade Falafel$13.00

The Ava$16.00

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Crispy Haddock Sandwich$16.00

Griddled Steak and Cheese with Mushrooms$17.00

Roast Pork Dip$18.00

Salads

Warm Roasted Beets$14.00

Cobb Salad$16.00

Chilled Udon Noodle Salad$19.00

Bistro Salad$10.00

Fattoush Salad$15.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Salad Additions

Grilled Chicken$7.00

Grilled Steak*$12.00

Falafel$7.00

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon*$10.00

Mains

Berkshire Bone in Pork Loin$32.00

Faroe Island Salmon*$29.00

Chicken Under a Brick$29.00

Housemade Cavatelli$25.00

Roasted Atlantic Haddock$31.00

Steak Frites*$32.00

Posole$27.00

Roasted "Center Cut" Cauliflower Steak$23.00

On the Side

Pan Roasted Brussels$8.00

Gouda Whipped Yukon Gold Potato$8.00

Warm Roasted Beets$10.00

Brown Butter Cauliflower$8.00

Handcut Fries$8.00

House Slaw$8.00

Crispy Falafel with Hummus$12.00

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