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dbar, Dorchester, MA

dbar

4.6
4.6
1422 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on. Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas. The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 265-4490
  • Website
    http://www.dbarboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Coombs
  • Private party facilities
    dbar can be booked for many different types of events.•Sit down dinners, up to 60 people•Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.•Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.
  • Private party contact
    Brian: (617) 265-4490
  • Location
    1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Savin Hill // Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,422 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were glad to be outside in one the funky containers because the noise level inside was unbearable. Our server was incredible! Great food and drink as always!🧡

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  2. RJBQ

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    This place is good not great - it has always had the potential to be great. Very slow service was the reason I gave it a lower rating. There seemed to be plenty of staff, but at one point we had to ask the person who came to clear the table if we could order more drinks through them - our server had disappeared. It is also fairly pricey for food that is also good not great. The menu is OK but sort of disjointed - you never get a "point of view" that says this is dBar. The atmosphere is great and the vibe is good, especially if you can dine outdoors as we did. We will continue to go there once in a while, but it is not a top choice.

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  3. danF

    Columbus

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrific service. Great wait staff. Lovely food. I had the clam and shrimp scampi and it was delicious. Appetizers - guac and scallion pancake were tasty. Drinks were quite good - the make a good dirty martini! The folks who had the chicken under a brick and the salmon were happy. For me, being a bit hard of hearing, the noise in outside seating was noticeable, but no one else seemed bothered.

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  4. Fanfoodie

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Had a wonderful evening dining at dbar. The mussels were excellent as was the tilapia! Very flavorful. Our server was very attentive and accommodating to our requests. I definitely will recommend it to friends and plan to return.

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  5. LarryB

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time there during dine Boston The food was better than expected Actually it was excellent very flavorful Had mussels for an app hanger steak for the entree and a chocolate ice cream for desert The server was engaged and funny Enjoyed my evening with my girlfriend and will definitely return

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  6. Bostonk

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the chicken under a brick and the beat salad was great.

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  7. Bbr5

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Travis was an unbelievable server! Great place to sit outside and enjoy some delicious food and creative cocktails!

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  8. JohnS

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Perfect to sit outside. Service and food was great.

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  9. jgal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I have been going to DBar for 15 years. The food has always been outstanding. My experience was disappointing last night. We ordered from the Boston Dine menu. Everything besides the dessert was way over cooked and way over salted. Proteins and sides alike. I love well cooked and salt but this was beyond. We had the tilapia, chicken and mussels. I hope it was a one off as I will be back. Service was friendly and quick so I felt funny telling them about the meal. Please work on getting back to your strength's. Best regards- loyal customer.

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  10. TaraC

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great Server was amazing (sorry I didn’t get their name) Would definitely go back!

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  11. annC

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Delicious- service wasn’t great.. they tried but was awkward

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  12. DanaB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    DBar has very nice ambience. Service is always attentive without being intrusive. Staff are incredibly friendly and personable. Whether with a large group of friends or a small gathering it has always been a really good experience. The chef has done a great job creating a menu that consists of great appetizers and main entrees. One of the better neighborhood restaurants.

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  13. Mateo

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the Steak Tips and they were delicious. Chicken Under the Brick is always a good bet too.

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  14. FooBar

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    We've been going to dBar since they first opened. It's become very up/down as far as quality of the food. There'll months that go by and food is great and then there'll be stretches where the food is just mediocre at best. Most recent experience (7/14). The falafel app was delicious! Poke bowl was bad, tuna tasted funny and there was too much sauce. The farro beet salad was super ordinary, beets were from a jar, again too much dressing. We did mention to bus person poke bowl was bad and he apologized but no one else spoke to us about it. We'll go again but not anytime in the near future.

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  15. JohnS

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a consistent experience and enjoyable, especially on the patio.

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  16. Cary

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Consistent and always delicious. Best cocktails around.

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  17. cazmachine

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been to dbar many times. So many good dishes, it's hard to choose. The chicken under a brick is a standout. The service is always good. (This time, our first table was noisy, and the host found us a quieter one.) The patio is great -- sheltered nicely, you wouldn't know that you were right off Dorchester Ave.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    Food was salty, place was loud and the servers were distracted, and inattentive.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always delicious and fresh. I’ve now been here 3x and it is such a great go-to where you know you will eat quality food and walk-our fulfilled!

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  20. AbeSav

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had a wonderful dinner outside. Johnny was a great waiter. All good! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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  21. MBBOS

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great atmosphere. Warm, friendly, professional waitstaff. Excellent food!

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  22. BenjiB

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great night at dBar! Thanks for the awesome service!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was knowledgeable about the gluten free options on the menu. He was kind and attentive. Definitely worth navigating through Dorchester for!

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  24. JonD

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, dbar never fails to serve up delicious cocktail specials and fantastic food. Everything was great! But I miss the bread with dipping sauces!

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  25. Nightnurse

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    We were disappointed this used to be my favorite place for a celebration. Three out of four of us felt the quality of the food has gone down while price have gone up. The appetizers were better than three of our entrees, The Baked Alaska & drinks saved the evening-Will be back but will stick to our go to Chickn under the brick

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience2
    We had to wait almost 75 minutes for our food. We asked for an update after about 45 minutes, which is when we learned that our order “has been overlooked”. We had to specifically ask what would be comped, because it didn’t really seem like it was going to happen. We appreciate the ultimate gesture of free drinks, but because it took so long for our food to come (apps and entrees all came at once, which made sense because of the delay but also not how we wanted to enjoy our meal) we had to sit through the beginning of karaoke. Then, to top it off, we waited with our cards out ready to pay for almost ten minutes before we intentionally flagged someone down and said we wanted to pay. All in all, a very disappointing experience at dbar.

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  27. AndyM

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Can’t wait to go back! The chicken was delicious!!!!!

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  28. JoeM

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    A cozy and busy (on the weekends) neighborhood restaurant and bar. I've eaten here many times and the food is consistently very good. It can get a little noisy because it's small and has an upbeat, friendly vibe. On Saturdays, many tables are cleared out by 11:00 or so to allow for dancing. It's a favored hangout for local gay men and women and still one of the best in Boston.

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  29. ChristineC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Dinner portion sizes are small; drinks overly expensive for Dorchester. This is a recent phenomenon as we have eaten here many times before. Very disappointing.

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  30. Bostonk

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy dining environment and good food. Service was very friendly and love the chicken under a brick

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  31. Vince

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great to go to dbar. The food was excellent, and Travis, the server was wonderful. I highly recommend!

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  32. KathleenN

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    went for restaurant week. menu was good - lots of variety

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  33. tanyaw

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service was outstanding. Everyone was very attentive and friendly. The lighting and decor was a tad bit dark for my taste, but once I got used to it I could focus on everything else.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    Food was meh. It seems like the quality has gone down over the years. They were also skimpy with portions.

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  35. FriendlyDiner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Really bad experience tonight. I’ve been coming here for almost 15 years and tonight was a disaster. The kitchen was so backed up and couldn’t cope. It took over 1.5 hours to get our mains. We didn’t have time to finish our dessert we ordered. Server was apologetic but no manager in sight to assist. Food was fine but service was so chaotic it ruined our night

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  36. Salem68

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and terrific service!

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  37. JohnD

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a really nice time. The corner table for great for conversation because a few of us had not seen each other since precovid. The staff - Julien perhaps?? - and his associate were very nice and helpful. Looking forward to another visit.

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  38. Vince

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I decided to return…haven’t been there in a couple of years. So glad I did. The menu selections were great. The service and drinks were great as well. I had the beet salad and the mac&cheese with bacon. The food was delicious. I highly recommend!

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  39. StuartA

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good to get back here after a long gap! Food was excellent.

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  40. David

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always great. Austin was a great server.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

dbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 265-4490.

dbar is rated 4.6 stars by 1422 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for dbar

1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Savin Hill // Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Coombs
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dbarboston.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 265-4490
  • Private party facilities
    dbar can be booked for many different types of events.•Sit down dinners, up to 60 people•Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.•Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.
  • Private party contact
    Brian: (617) 265-4490

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