Boston South End Restaurants

Wonderful night of good food and drink and a great time listening to a local blues band. Service was fantastic on a holiday weekend. Try the cod, very well put together.

We had an OUTSTANDING dinner. Perfectly cooked Roasted Salmon. Perfectly cooked and tender Flank Steak. Awesome service! A DEFINITE REPEAT for us!

I'd been to Banyan Bar once before, but didn't realize it because 1) the drinks were on point, and 2) we were sitting outside. I chose the restaurant for a Tuesday date-night dinner with my husband this week, and we agreed I picked a winner. First, the restaurant noted my request for a padded seat due to a chronic hip injury. We were seated quickly, and our server was attentive, but not overly so. The floor manager was helping out and was also very personable. Our cocktails were perfect. The Nora Desmond is deliciously bitter; the frosé is sweet-tart slushy deliciousness in a glass! We ordered several dishes: the cauliflower was seasoned and cooked to perfection; the thai cabbage wraps were a savory delight. The salt-and-pepper shrimp had a crispy, tempura-like coating - I only wish there were a few more to serve as vehicles for the dipping sauce. My husband left no crumbs behind on his plate of short ribs (I don't eat beef). For dessert, I had the brownie, he had the lemon trifle. Both were tasty, but didn't quite hold their own like the savory dishes. And the trifle was the better of the two. I'd definitely recommend this spot to others, and will be sure to return.

great food, great service! Can't wait to come back!

Service was a little off. Didn’t bring salt and pepper. Had to ask for coffee refill.