Banyan Bar + Refuge

Name: Banyan Bar + Refuge
Address: 553 Tremont St, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 556-4211
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

894 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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Explore a bold beverage and food menu at Banyan Bar + Refuge, where Southeast Asia meets New England. Expect to find sweet, salty, sour, and spicy tastes in fascinating combinations. Great music, a casual vibe, and attentive service also await you on our extensive patio in the historic South End. If you prefer to dine at home, the food at Banyan travels well and eats even better when you order one of our craft cocktails to go. The option to order from our carefully curated wine and beer selection is also available. Please note the patio is open for the season but is being seated on a first come first serve basis. All reservations are being taken for indoors.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

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7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 556-4211

Delivery

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Asian, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 556-4211
Website
http://www.banyanboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For pricing, and availability please inquire through our website.
Private party contact
Elena Todisco : (617) 556-4211

Location
553 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
South End
Cross street
Clarendon Street
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Public transit
Back Bay
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Pork Belly Bao***$14.00
pork belly, shaved onion, pineapple, peanuts, cilantro
Mushroom Bao$16.00
braised shiitake mushrooms, charred scallions, hoisin, fried shallots
Kfc Bao**$10.00
tempura cauliflower, sweet + spicy sauce, green onion
Avocado Bao**$10.00
crispy avocado, bbq sauce, shaved onion, pickles

Cold

Garlic Cucumbers$8.00
cucumber, soy-ginger dressing, lemon, sesame
Fresh Roll Cups** ***$10.00
bibb lettuce, cucumber, shrimp, mint, basil, cilantro, peanut sauce
Overnight Oats***$6.00
cup chilled oats, coconut milk, honey, maple syrup, pineapple, pineapple jelly
Heirloom Tomato Salad**$16.00
heirloom cherry tomatoes, house-made tofu-ricotta curds, olive oil, black vinegar, shiso leaves, sea salt

Hot

Lobster Rangoon***$14.00
lobster cream cheese filled wontons
Pork Muffin* ***$10.00
griddled corn muffin, bbq pulled pork, smashed avocado, pickled onions, chili threads, cilantro, fried egg
Breakfast Musubi* *** ^$10.00
griddled rice cake, chinese sausage, sunny side egg, kombu, cilantro
Brunch Weenies* ** ^^$10.00
sweet + spicy glazed chinese sausage, roasted potatoes, green onion, fried egg

Mains

Avo-Edamame Toast*$14.00
texas toast, edamame spread, tahini, avocado, chili, cilantro, cured egg yolk, fried egg
Banyan Benedict* ^$16.00
griddled bao, pork belly, poached egg, sriracha hollandaise, cilantro, homefries
Breakfast Sandwich*$14.00
Blackbird Doughnuts® everything bagel doughnut, fried egg, american cheese, homefries
Dan Dan Noodles$16.00
spicy szechuan chicken ragu, ramen noodles, scallion
French Toast Sticks$10.00
deep-fried custard soaked texas toast, cinnamon + powdered sugar, maple syrup
Skillet Frittata ^^$10.00
creamy eggs, cream cheese, red bell pepper, onion, scallion, sourdough toast
Two Egg Plate* ** ^^ ^^^$10.00
two eggs served sunny side up, fried, over easy or scrambled | sourdough toast, choice of bacon, chinese sausage or avocado
Our Way Burger* ***$17.00
flat patty, american cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, pickles, french fries

What 894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Boston / New England
Asian

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pagFlorida
Naples
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience4
Disappointed in salt and pepper shrimp- lacked flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great service, and super nice spot! Only Comment is they really should stop calling the kirin slushee, a slushee. Although once upon a time they served a slushee, now it is merely a beer with a 1/2” slush head. Not sure why they made they change, but it’s a bummer.
KS
KristaS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food - get the bao bao's and pork dumplings!
GH
GeorgeH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot for fun drinks and yummy food! Service was good!
MS
MikeS
New England
196 reviews
vip
5.0
196 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Iasked for a quiet table where I could work while enjoying dinner, and got a round table in the back of the restaurant -- perfect for me, away from other diners' conversations. Service was perfectly timed. I had an excellent house cocktail based on a Manhattan, and the Dan dan noodles were perfect. A great working night out for me, but other at Banyan were having a great time.
MK
MeghanK
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great! We had a fun time!
KT
KarenT
New England
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service … love the outdoor patio!! Wonderful vegan options!
KB
KatherineB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Fun vibe and delicious food, great place to go for a special celebration.
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Ptownbilly
New England
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jazzy, unique interior. Friendly staff, good service. Delicious food with fun choices. Jim greeted us warmly and made us feel welcome. We’re looking forward to a return visit…
J
Jpmom
New England
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific window seat on Mother’s Day. Quick to be seated. Frose was a highlight! Attentive server and manager who came to chat and check on us at end of meal. Our party had the dan dan noodles, tuna poke, shishito peppers, fried chicken bao and burgers. Everything was delicious.
RM
RichM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food fantastic service and a nice place to get out and enjoy your evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service! So cute inside too. Will definitely go back
BD
BriannahD
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Banyan bar and refuge was amazing! The food was incredible. I could not stop eating. I left full and content. Our server Leah was fantastic!
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wendyw
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Am a repeat customer. Love the food. Great for a group so long as folks are willing to share and like some unusual dishes with a bit of spice. Would not recommend for people who really like their own meals as this is not in keeping with the restaurant's strengths.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
really good food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
She loved it
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lifg
New England
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience5
The food was close to inedible-burger overcooked with meat that tasted old…cauliflower with Bonita flakes smelt so bad that we sent it back. Service was attentive though
T
Toniholtz
New England
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Drinks were great. Food generally sounded better on the menu than they tasted. A little disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
I usually always enjoy coming here. My only complaint was our entrees were lukewarm. Everything else was good though so that won’t prevent me from returning.
e
elwoodli
New England
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience2
We felt rushed. Our server forgot to bring us menus, and the menu is very limited and not very tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely evening with friends beginning with cocktails and apps. The evening unfolded at the perfect pace allowing time for conversation and breaks between courses. The cocktails and wine were well paired with the food. The bag buns were delicious, complex flavors and unique ingredients. The sleeper was the avocado one! We had to order a second round because it was so good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nate was our server and we had the best time! It was our first time dining in. The food was incredible, the vibes were immaculate, and the service was outstanding. We plan to come back biweekly.
AA
AAfranke
New England
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
The food was overly salted and had no taste. The wok steak with noodles was tasteless. The drinks were overpriced and underwhelming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was tasty, large portions. The wait was longer than anticipated even with a reservation.
o
opentablediner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience5
As a place, Banyan is wonderful- great ambiance, solid service. The menu however can be hit or miss, and right now it's in a miss cycle. The calamari was ok, a bit under fried leaving it oily. The chicken bao was also just okay- too saucy, but not super flavorful. We sent back our steak noodles because the steak was extra well done tough and dry while the noodles were over cooked and the sauce had scent but no taste. Swapped out for the poke bowl which was basic, but good
JK
JuneK
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience2
Food was greasy and no flavor
JJ
JJ12
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super experience. Service was attentive, not overbearing. Menu was fun, the avacado Bao rolls were great. Enjoyed everything. As to be expected, maximum people in minimal room makes for loud dining, but the excellent dinner was so worth it. Will definitely return, and soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great vibe here. Stylish interiors and good lighting. The food was great. Everything we ordered was executed well and tasty.
DH
DanielH
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal. Great stuff. The best Dan Dan Noodles, and I should know my name is Dan! Haha… anyway, our server was very helpful and kind. Ok that’s it bye.
SA
SusanA
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service!
KO
KatieO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fun place to eat! Great atmosphere and the service was very good. It was our first time and we would definitely go back again.
NB
NatalieB
New England
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was very good, not fabulous. It was quite noisy. Great decor, particularly the flamingos!
FP
FernandoP
Mexico City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Very good overall
j
jack
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
really fun, creative ambiance and excellent waitstaff. food is simple but very very good.
G
Genevieve
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Har the most amazing meal here from start to finish. I need to go back so I can try more things on the menu! Siena was an incredible server and catered to our every need. Everyone should go here- and request Siena!!!
KH
KateH
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was so fun for a nice girls night dinner. Food was amazing! We split a bunch of small plates so we could try everything. Drinks were strong and delicious!
E
Emma
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience overall from the team, food, cocktails, and ambiance.
A
Anon
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time dining here. The fried chicken entree is a MUST! It was cooked perfectly and the sauce/miso butter was honestly to die for. I left saying "that was the best chicken i've ever had" over and over. My daughter who is vegan had the ramen dish -made vegan- and could not stop talking about the flavor of the broth/how delicious the veggies were. Our servers were so kind and attentive, answered all questions and made dietary modifications with no hassle. Definitely recommend and will continue to come back.
KR
KellyR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
very nice treating us to a birthday round of pain killers :)

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Banyan Bar + Refuge using the Order Online button. Banyan Bar + Refuge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 556-4211.

Banyan Bar + Refuge is rated 4.7 stars by 894 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

May 29, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 556-4211

Delivery

Order online

553 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross street
Clarendon Street
Neighborhood
South End
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Cuisines
Asian, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available.
Public transit
Back Bay
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.banyanboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 556-4211
Private party facilities
For pricing, and availability please inquire through our website.
Private party contact
Elena Todisco : (617) 556-4211

Featured in

The Best Ramen in Boston

Banyan Bar + Refuge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

The Best Ramen in Boston

Dan Dan Noodles

Avocado Bao

Pork Belly Bao

Bao Buns

Pork Belly Bao***$14.00

Mushroom Bao$16.00

Kfc Bao**$10.00

Avocado Bao**$10.00

Cold

Garlic Cucumbers$8.00

Fresh Roll Cups** ***$10.00

Overnight Oats***$6.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad**$16.00

Hot

Lobster Rangoon***$14.00

Pork Muffin* ***$10.00

Breakfast Musubi* *** ^$10.00

Brunch Weenies* ** ^^$10.00

Mains

Avo-Edamame Toast*$14.00

Banyan Benedict* ^$16.00

Breakfast Sandwich*$14.00

Dan Dan Noodles$16.00

French Toast Sticks$10.00

Skillet Frittata ^^$10.00

Two Egg Plate* ** ^^ ^^^$10.00

Our Way Burger* ***$17.00

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Fresh Roll Cups *$10.00