dbar

Name: dbar
Address: 1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, United States, 02125
Telephone: (617) 265-4490
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1325 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 265-4490

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm 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
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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Popular dishes

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$13.00
3 gulf of mexico jumbo shrimp | vodka cocktail sauce
Fluke Ceviche$16.00
Local sashimi grade fluke | cucumber | jalapeno | leche de tirgre | taro chips
House Made Burrata$16.00
Prosciutto | basil | toasted garlic bread | evoo
Veracruz-Braised Chicken Flautas$14.00
Tequila lime sour cream | pico de gallo
Thai Chili Calamari$15.00
Green papaya | peanut crumble | cilantro | mint
Drunken Mussels "Piri Piri"$16.00
Pei mussels | white wine | brandy | west african piri piri sauce | butter | herbs
Fried Mozzarella Curds$13.00
Crispy, melty, warm fried mozzarella | spicy tomato basil sauce
Crispy Falafel$12.00
Chic peas | herbs | spring onion | tahini tzatziki | cucumber
Stone Baked Flatbread$14.00
Herbed ricotta | caramelized onion | artichoke | parmesan
Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings$15.00
Chicken wings | sweet chili garlic glaze | cilantro

Tossed

Add grilled chicken - $9

Green & Bleu$14.00
Mixed greens | marcona almonds | asian pear | blue cheese vinaigrette
Spring Salad$14.00
Mesclun greens | asparagus | walnuts | cucumber rhubarb | honey balsamic vinaigrette
Classic Chopped Caesar$12.00
Romaine lettuce | garlic croutons | lemon caesar dressing | parmesan

Mains

Giannone Chicken Under a Brick$26.00
Mashed potato | grilled asparagus | mushroom madeira jus
Dbarbeque Brisket$27.00
Smoked texas style beef brisket | mac & cheese | braised collard greens | bbq sauce
Spice Crusted Cod$29.00
Garlicky kale | mushroom escabeche | green garbanzos | lemon & olive chimichurri
Penne Bolognaise$23.00
Veal, beef & pancetta | parmesan | creamy tomato sauce
7oz Coulotte Steak "Roquefort"$33.00
Certified angus top sirloin | roasted sweet potato | broccoli | blue cheese butter
Honey Soy Ginger Glazed Salmon$29.00
Marinated salmon | garlic sauteed pea pod stems | jasmine rice | scallions | sesame seeds | roasted plantain
Homemade Grilled Lamb Merguez Sausage$29.00
Tumeric & raisin couscous | roasted red pepper coulis | ras el hanout carrots
Ricotta Cavatelli$26.00
Maitake mushrooms | peas | carrots | lemon crème fraîche-mascarpone | pecorino
8oz Dbar Burger$20.00
With cheddar | bacon | hand-cut rosemary fries
Chicken Milanese$24.00
Pan fried crispy chicken breast | kumato tomato | arugula | lemon vinaigrette

Sides

Hand Cut Fries$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Roasted Sweet Potato$5.00
Roasted Brussels$11.00
Sauteed Pea Greens$13.00
Roasted Baby Carrots & Honey$11.00
Garlic Sauteed Kale$9.00
Mac & Cheese$10.00

What 1,325 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Mo11111111
New England
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Nicely decorated patio. Yummy food.
j
jamesc
New England
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both food and cocktails were delicious. The staff was friendly and great for quick but fun bantering haha. I particularly love Friday night karaoke!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious 🤤 the service was top notch
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our first visit to dbar! Drinks and dinner were amazing! And we stayed for karaoke which was so much fun with a mixed crowd of folks! Will definitely be back!
P
Pepper
New England
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, the ambience cheery
JM
JoeM
Raleigh
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was a nice place- food was tasty and plentiful. I had the fish. The menu was a little sparse but agreeable nonetheless. Waitstaff was excellent.
PS
PhilS
New England
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
The chicken wings were way to salty. The service was fair. The poor waitress had too many tables to service. We have been going to dbar for years and it’s the only bad meal we’ve had.
AL
AshleyL
New England
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience3
This is was not a normal experience at dbar. In all of my years as a patron, this was the poorest service experience we’ve ever had. If this had been our first time, I know for sure it would have been our last. Since this our favorite restaurant I know we will give it another chance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside on the patio, it was a beautiful evening. Our server Travis was wonderful and attentive. Food was delicious as always!
R
Rick
New England
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The service was too slow!! Food was good!
CL
ClaraL
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love dBar! Service is always excellent and friendly, but not obtrusive or rushed. Food is terrific, and I really enjoyed the new dessert. They make an effort to space incoming customers at seating that is not on top of others, until it gets crowded.
DK
DajaK
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My waiter Trevor was amazing!! He checked on us often to make sure we were all set and to see how we were doing! The food was wonderful and if you want dessert please order the passion fruit tart with Strawberry sorbet! It will change your life!! Thank you DBar
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cannot say enough good things about this place! Food is always amazing and the waitstaff are always on their A game. We will be coming back as often as we can!
d
dinner
New England
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
M
Megaberry
New England
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
WE really enjoyed our meal here. It is a busy area so I was worried about the noise level especially with outdoor seating but they have truly mastered this. The outdoor seating was amazing! Had heaters (that's Boston in May!) and really used sustainable and resourceful materials in a cool and different way to minimize traffic noise. Amazingly creative! Food was great, there was only one option for a salad during brunch (for me the psycho who needs lettuce at every meal), just wish there were a few other more healthy options. Will definitely come back for dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and our server, Travis, took great care of us. Thanks!
KL
KL1437
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner, food was excellent, great service.
d
dotdiner
Miami
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always we enjoyed dBar. We love to eat at the bar. Staff is friendly and the food does not disappoint.
PB
PamB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food & efficient service- nice vibe. Easy parking. Will return
MT
MTR56
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Traves was a very good waiter and the food/drinks delicious.
MD
MelissaD
New England
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Outdoor seating wasn’t really out doors. We were in a corner in what was once a shipping container now sprayed with graffiti. If the place was jammed ok but plenty of true outdoor spaces for us to sit. Service was very slow and the food was cold. Took 20 mins to get a cocktail and that was after waiting for 10 to order. We understand that staffing issues are real but this seemed over the top. Staff was nice enough but seemed to be much more attentive to others. Really felt like we were an inconvenience to them. Sadly we won’t be back.
MN
MarkN
New England
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is an awesome place to have Sunday brunch, especially if you are able to sit outdoors!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing!
F
Fiona
New England
120 reviews
vip
4.0
120 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience2
The food was good and the host very friendly and helpful. Our waiter was more interested in serving the owner than serving the paying customers.. My biggest problem with DBar is the lighting. It is way too dark. It was still light out but so dark in there that you needed a flashlight to see the menu. I like ambiance but this was so overdone that I doubt we will go back. You couldn't even see how well your food was prepared without a flashlight
KF
KatieF
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent! We sat on the patio which had a cool vibe, was quiet, and had heat lamps to keep us comfortable
ER
EricaR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience1
I was hoping for a little more diversity. The crowd was bland but the staff was great.
VW
VirginiaWoolf3
New England
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Amazing, knowledgeable and personable service! Food was outstanding. Tried several apps, all good. Tried two entrees (cod and cavatelli) delicious- esp the cavatelli. The desserts were just okay.
MT
MikeT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch location. Food was vey good and atmosphere LIVELY.
R
Rich2cape
Jacksonville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have their homemade soup and chicken under a brick dinner. Excellent.
C
Chris
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating with our request to add another guest to our reservation. Fun cocktails, good food and great service!
MT
MarthaT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner under the heatlamps on their patio. Great service, food, and booze.
TK
TomK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, Great Energy, Great Vibes. I’ll definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had another great dinner date with the hubby. Always love coming to Dbar. It’s local to us (walkable) which is great, the food is delicious (we had the burrata, Mac & cheese and grilled pork loin) and a great value, and the service is great! Chris was our server and we always love having him take care of us. We’ve gotten to know some of the staff having dined here a lot since we moved a year ago, but even if you’re new they will treat you very well. It’s not a huge restaurant so it’s easy to get someone’s attention if you need it and it feels very intimate and cozy but also lively. We feel very at home there. There’s definitely a few tables well suited for a large group (8-10) but reserve ahead for it. The bar is also great if you just want to pop in for a few drinks and an app with a friend. We love it!
AC
AdamC
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best thing Dorchester has going right now.. The service Is consistently good, the menu always has a variety of interesting options and all are always spot on. Dbar offers its patrons a fun energetic vibe with the best food in the neighborhood. Bartenders and servers are always friendly, attentive and engaging.
JH
JosephH
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always and been going there for many years. Had a great meal
RM
RobynM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience4
Walking in it looked great. We were there for Dine Out Boston but decided we wanted bread. The bread was so hard we couldn't bite it steak and arugula, was okay but we like seasoned food and there was NO seasoning. The brownie was the worst thing.
AI
AI27
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it here, nothing to complain about at all! It is a tad expensive, but other than that, a great place for a social dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny was our server and he was attentive and great with everything.
b
bostongirl
New England
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We loved dbar!!! We brought our 16 month old for his first dining experience here. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. The patio is really really nice, and the food was good too! Will definitely be back!
J
Jibcam
New England
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love dBar. Comfortable, excellent food, well prepared cocktails and most importantly the service. Joe was terrific. Personable, knowledgeable and attentive. A pro.

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 4.7 stars by 1325 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 265-4490

1236 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02125

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm 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
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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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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French Fries

Starters

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$13.00

Fluke Ceviche$16.00

House Made Burrata$16.00

Veracruz-Braised Chicken Flautas$14.00

Thai Chili Calamari$15.00

Drunken Mussels "Piri Piri"$16.00

Fried Mozzarella Curds$13.00

Crispy Falafel$12.00

Stone Baked Flatbread$14.00

Glazed Grilled Chicken Wings$15.00

Tossed

Green & Bleu$14.00

Spring Salad$14.00

Classic Chopped Caesar$12.00

Mains

Giannone Chicken Under a Brick$26.00

Dbarbeque Brisket$27.00

Spice Crusted Cod$29.00

Penne Bolognaise$23.00

7oz Coulotte Steak "Roquefort"$33.00

Honey Soy Ginger Glazed Salmon$29.00

Homemade Grilled Lamb Merguez Sausage$29.00

Ricotta Cavatelli$26.00

8oz Dbar Burger$20.00

Chicken Milanese$24.00

Sides

Hand Cut Fries$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Roasted Sweet Potato$5.00

Roasted Brussels$11.00

Sauteed Pea Greens$13.00

Roasted Baby Carrots & Honey$11.00

Garlic Sauteed Kale$9.00

Mac & Cheese$10.00

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