B3 - Back Bay Beats

Name: B3 - Back Bay Beats
Address: 160 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 2459
Telephone: (617) 997-0211
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (175)

$30 and under

American

160 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 2459

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Innovative
Romantic

Combine one part Southern influence, our passion for sustainably sourced foodstuffs, our nose-to-tail butchery, and flavors from around the world and the unique style of Back Bay Beats is born! B3 features ‘The Alley’ where one can enjoy a seasonally crafted cocktail, a refreshing craft beer, or a glass of wine from our unique list, designed to pair perfectly with our food. The bar at B3 will be open all day beginning at 11am, serving lunch, a small bites menu in the early evening, and our dinner menu in the evening. ‘The Main House,’ is our beautiful, acoustically designed, dining room where we will entice you with our unique flavor-forward menu. Our private dining room, ‘Back Stage’, is an intimate space where you can host your guests for a business meeting or a casual dinner with friends or family. Current and past Berklee College of Music students will perform two sets Monday-Saturday nights and during Sunday brunch.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Sun 7:45 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 997-0211
Website
http://www.b3restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jeffrey Salazar
Private party facilities
Back stage will be the private dining room. Clad with lush velvet and warm leather, the back stage will be a unique space where you can host your guests for any type of event.

Location
160 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 2459
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Massachusetts Ave and Saint Germain St.
Parking details
Parking On-Street/Meter Parking, No Valet Nearby Parking Garages Patriot Parking: 7 Haviland St. Pilgrim Parking: 50 Dalton St. Westland Garage: 35 Westland Ave.
Public transit
Closest Public TransportationGreen Line: Hynes & SymphonyOrange Line: Mass AveBus Rtes: CT1, 1, 9, 39, 55, 57, 9
Entertainment
A partnership with Berklee College of Music creates a rare opportunity to showcase the music world’s next generation of headliners and places the performers at the center of the dining experience. Live Sets:Monday - Wednesday 6:30 and 8:00pmThursday - Saturday 7:00 and 9:00pmSunday - 11:30 and 1:00pm & 5:30pm and 7:00pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Jumbo Lump Crabcake$18.00
Mango Salsa, House Remoulade
Grilled Flatbread$12.00
Crème Fraiche, Smoked Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Brussels Crisps, XVOO
Peel & Eat Shrimp$16.00
1/2 Pound of Shrimp, BBQ Spices, Old Bay Butter
Fried Zucchini Flowers$12.00
Stuffed Pimento Cheese, Cornmeal Crust, Red Pepper Aioli
Spicy Fried Chicken$13.00
Spicy Chicken Wings, Herb Gravy, Grilled Texas Toast
1/2 Dozen Oysters$15.00
Cucumber Mignonette

Veggie Centric

Smoked BBQ Tofu$16.00
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Fried Capers, Balsamic Glaze
Ginger Garlic Tofu$16.00
Roasted Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms, Spicy Maple Soy

The Butcher Block

Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs
House BBQ
- 6 Pieces$15.00
Grilled Lamb Chops$17.00
Cherry Demi Sauce
Grilled Half Chicken$16.00
Achuete Oil, Soy Lime Chili Sauce
Spicy Hangar Steak$20.00
Tomatillo & Peach Salsa
Pimento Cheese Burger$16.00
Double Beef Patty, Pimento Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Fig Jam

Eat - Drink - Fish!

Fried Cornmeal Crusted Catfish$14.00
Spicy House Remoulade, Tartar Sauce & Grilled Corn Salsa
Stuffed Grilled Sea Bream$17.00
Tomatoes, Onions, Aromatic Herbs, Soy Garlic Vinegar Sauce

The Veggie Things

Roasted Mushrooms & Grilled Scallions
Miso Butte
Whole Grilled Avocado
Lemon Dressing, Tellicherry Peppercorns
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Cherries, Pistachios, Mint, Pears
Shishito Peppers
Sea Salt, Egg Yolks
Grilled Street Corn
Herb Aioli, Cheddar Cheese
Grilled Zucchini
Corn Relish
Grilled Asparagus
Corn Gremolata

The Starchy Things

5 Cheese Mac & Cheese
Panko Herb Crust
Southern Fried Rice
Collard Greens, Corn, Andouille Sausage, Scallions, Egg
Smashed Roasted New Potatoes
Herb Chipotle Butter
Cajun Truffle Fries
Cajun Spice, Parmesan, Truffle Oil

What 175 people are saying

B3 - Back Bay Beats reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

175 Reviews

QJ
QJ37 VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 12, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant is out of business. Not sure why reservations are still being accepted. Huge disappointment
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BarbaraV VIP
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on November 10, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was closed when we went there for this reservation at the appointed time and day.
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JayneO
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved trying this restaurant: the food was terrific, a good value, and the atmosphere was casual but sleek. Jazz musicians playing live were wonderful, though that made it a little challenging for conversation. We were sorry to hear they are closing! Seemed like a great spot to have right on Mass Ave near Berklee.
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Categrace VIP
Greater Boston59 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great supper at B3 before Symphony on Saturday. There was a great trio of Berklee students playing Argentine jazz and rock, the food was great (loved the tomato soup with cheddar croutons) and the cocktails were delicious. Have already recommended the spot to other people we know who like to grab dinner before Symphony. Such a perfect location!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 3, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Went Saturday at noon, was very empty, did not serve brunch.
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yellowpony
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on November 2, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
came in, sat down and got ignored for 25 minutes despite trying to make signs with all the waiters passing by. Once finally noticed (after asking the hostess about what was going on) we were told that 'oh, I didn't realize you weren't served' and learned that all the food would now take too long to be cooked before our show would begin. The place looked lovely and the food on all the other tables looked great, but this experience ruined the anniversary date for us. It was a shame!
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Serviceless
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 2, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good food, reasonably priced. However, service happens only sporadically. Waiters simply disappear from the floor for periods on end. We dined at B3 several times last winter and now again in the fall before Symphony concerts. We are not going back because the lack of trained wait staff and their cluelessness are just not worth the aggravation.
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Jsquared
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 2, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Fun spot if you want to hear live music while eating. Food was all very tasty, if a little on the expensive side (but, given the location, that's to be expected). Only downside for us was that the service was very slow. There weren't many staff working despite being Friday night. We hoped to grab a meal before an 8pm show, and while we had placed our orders by 6:30, we barely had time to finish our meals. Overall a good experience, but I hope they're able to iron out the staffing levels/service speed in the future.
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ARLfoodie
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 2, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Even the live music was terrific! (And I generally can’t stand live music.)
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 29, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Came here with friends for a casual weekday night dinner. It was a great experience overall. There was live harp music and it was not crowded so we could hear each other well. The food was tasty. There are a lot of small plate options. Did have some trouble with the bill because we were charged for a wine we never recieved (it was ordered but then we were informed they were out of it), but this was fixed once we informed staff.
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B3 - Back Bay Beats is rated 4.2 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

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160 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 2459

Additional information

Cross street
Massachusetts Ave and Saint Germain St.
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Dinner Sun 7:45 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking On-Street/Meter Parking, No Valet Nearby Parking Garages Patriot Parking: 7 Haviland St. Pilgrim Parking: 50 Dalton St. Westland Garage: 35 Westland Ave.
Public transit
Closest Public TransportationGreen Line: Hynes & SymphonyOrange Line: Mass AveBus Rtes: CT1, 1, 9, 39, 55, 57, 9
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeffrey Salazar
Entertainment
A partnership with Berklee College of Music creates a rare opportunity to showcase the music world’s next generation of headliners and places the performers at the center of the dining experience. Live Sets:Monday - Wednesday 6:30 and 8:00pmThursday - Saturday 7:00 and 9:00pmSunday - 11:30 and 1:00pm & 5:30pm and 7:00pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.b3restaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 997-0211
Private party facilities
Back stage will be the private dining room. Clad with lush velvet and warm leather, the back stage will be a unique space where you can host your guests for any type of event.

B3 - Back Bay Beats

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Eat Your Greens

Heirloom Tomato Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

House Salad$9.00

Soul Warmers

Seafood & Corn Chowder$8.00

Tomato Soup$7.00

Steamed Littleneck Clams$14.00

Shareable Treats

Jumbo Lump Crabcake$18.00

Grilled Flatbread$12.00

Peel & Eat Shrimp$16.00

Fried Zucchini Flowers$12.00

Spicy Fried Chicken$13.00

1/2 Dozen Oysters$15.00

Veggie Centric

Smoked BBQ Tofu$16.00

Ginger Garlic Tofu$16.00

The Butcher Block

Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs

Grilled Lamb Chops$17.00

Grilled Half Chicken$16.00

Spicy Hangar Steak$20.00

Pimento Cheese Burger$16.00

Eat - Drink - Fish!

Fried Cornmeal Crusted Catfish$14.00

Stuffed Grilled Sea Bream$17.00

The Veggie Things

Roasted Mushrooms & Grilled Scallions

Whole Grilled Avocado

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Shishito Peppers

Grilled Street Corn

Grilled Zucchini

Grilled Asparagus

The Starchy Things

5 Cheese Mac & Cheese

Southern Fried Rice

Smashed Roasted New Potatoes

Cajun Truffle Fries

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