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Comfort Kitchen

Name: Comfort Kitchen
Address: 611 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA, 02125, US
Telephone: (617) 329-6910
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

$31 to $50

Global, International

611 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02125

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Comfort Kitchen

4.7

$31 to $50

Global, International

Dorchester

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2 people

Nov 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Nested in Uphams Corner, Dorchester, we're a lively and intimate 30-seat restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas — global comfort food. We are proudly Black-owned, immigrant-owned, and women-owned. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building and we envision a place that is actively engaged in highlighting the culture, art, and history of our community.

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From the OpenTable editors: This Dorchester gem's cross-cultural menu is unlike anything else in the region, and that's why it's already earned a five-star review in the Boston Globe and been named Boston Magazine's best new restaurant in 2023. The restaurant, led by managing partner Biplaw Rai, is a nod to the rich contributions of immigrants to this country. Dishes embrace the ingredients and flavors of the African diaspora, which means you'll find West African-style suya beef with caramelized onions and spicy Ghanaian plantain preparation kelewele. Get in on the celebrations in the light and airy dining room or the greenery-lined patio in the back, all part of what was once a historic rest station in Upham's Corner.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, International, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 329-6910
Website
https://www.comfortkitchenbos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
For catering, please send a request via the form on our website at comfortkitchenbos.com/catering
Private party facilities
For full buy-out, please email us at info@comfortkitchenbos.com. We will follow up within 48-72 hours.

Location
611 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02125
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
2. OpenTable Icons 2025
3. OpenTable Icons 2024
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Free street parking on Columbia Road + side streets, Free parking lot close by behind CVS & Brother's Market, Red line to Andrew, JFK/UMASS, or Savin Hill, Bus access #15, #16, #17, #41, Accessible ramp through left gate entrance.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Jerk Jackfruit Roti Sliders$15.00
Pickled Red Onion, Coriander Aioli, Baby Arugula (Add On: Extra Slider +7.50) DF / V
Fried Okra$15.00
Nigella Crusted Okra, Garam Masala Yogurt GF / DFO
Plantain Chips$15.00
Berbere BBQ Chips, Aji Amarillo VG / DFO
Elote Caesar Salad$18.00
Baby Gem Lettuce, Grilled Corn, Cotija Cheese, Spiced Bread Crumb, Pickled Red Onion, Corn Caesar Dressing (Add On: Bacon +6 | Prawn or Steak +15) GFO
Jerk Duck Drummettes$25.00
Confit Duck Drummettes, Jerk Maple Glaze, Lime GF / DF
Aachar Beef$22.00
Nepali Style Marinated Beef, Crispy Confit Fingerling Potato, Green Tomato Aioli, Pickled Shallot + Green Tomatoes GF / DF
Pepper Soup Sliders$22.00
Local Grass Fed Braised Beef, Muenster Cheese, Fried Onions, Horseradish Aioli (Add On: Extra Slider +11)
Epis Lamb Neck Patty$15.00
Epis Gravy, Peas, DjonDjon Shimeji Conserva

Meals

Chipotle Roasted Pork Chop$37.00
Roasted Chile Poblano, Nopales Salad, Tostones, Avocado Crema GF / DFO
Suya Fennel$31.00
Suya Braised Fennel, Apple Cider Reduction, Fennel Cream, Roasted Mushrooms & Shallots, Toasted Walnut, Fuji Apple GF / V
Fried Trout$41.00
Whole Fried Trout, Herby Cabbage Slaw, Crab Fat Hot Sauce GF / DFO
Prawn Curry$38.00
Seared Prawns, Indian Coconut Curry, Mint Cashew Crema, Timur Chili Oil, Side of Roti GFO
Spiced Mushrooms + Peanuts$32.00
Roasted Local Mushrooms, Peanuts, Porcini Powder Spice Blend, Piri Piri, Seared Sweet Potato, Black Garlic Molasses VGO / GF

Sides

Braised Greens$11.00
Bacon Lardon, Caramelized Shallots GF
Chef's Rice V / GF$8.00
Side of Roti V$6.00
Hot Sauce$2.50
Scotch Bonnet, Fresno Pepper, Oranges, Garlic GF / DF

Take Home

CK Spice Set$36.00
Suya Spice, Curry Spice, Garam Masala Spice
CK Hot Sauce (Home Good)$12.00
Take home our fiery citrus sauce, good for anything. Contains scotch bonnets, fresnos, garlic and fresh oranges

Bubbly

NV Steinbock$10.00
Alcohol Free Riesling | Mosel, Germany
NV Boschendal Methode Cap Classic Brut$17.00
Franschhoek, South Africa

White

2024 Jax Y3 Chardonnay$16.00
Napa Valley, California
2024 Sohlu$12.00
Grasevina | Slavonia, Croatia
2024 Leitz Riesling QbA Feinherb$14.00
Riesling, Rheingau, Germany

Skin Contact

2022 Favonious Curimenta$18.00
Fernão Pires | Bombarral, Portugal
2024 Castel Pujols Folklore Naranja$15.00
Trebbiano, Petit Manseng | Cerro Chapeau, Uruguay
2022 Duckman Maria Duck Pet Nat$16.00
Maria Gomes | Bairrada, Portugal
2023 Rosé Kumusha | Cinsault$13.00
Western Cape, South Africa
NV Château Carbonneau Le Pet Nat$17.00
Merlot | France

Red

2024 HER$15.00
Shiraz | Western Cape, South Africa
2024 Fara Fabulas$15.00
Montepulciano | d’Abruzzo, Italy
2023 Landmass Chillable Red Cascade Locks$19.00
U.S. Pino Noir | Chardonnay | Tempranillo

Reviews

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4.7

(1070)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Comfort Kitchen offers a delightful blend of comforting and surprising dishes. Guests rave about "amazing flavors" and "phenomenal service." The duck drumettes and prime rib are highly recommended, and the atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming. With a unique twist on each dish, it's a "must-visit" in Boston.

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Natalya
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food at Comfort Kitchen is so, so good. It’s that rare place where the dishes feel genuinely comforting and still surprise you. We had the duck drumettes, fried okra, mushroom entrée, and prime rib, and even the drinks were delicious. If you order two things, make them the fried okra and the prime rib. The prime rib was new on the menu when we went in November, and I’d go back just to have it again.
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Tadahiro
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 1, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Due to a labor shortage, it took long long time to get foods, but it was announced right after we arrived, so it was okayish. Food was very juicy and delicious.
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Adam Gold
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved my dinner here! I decided to take myself out as a treat and got the Gravedigger’s Fix cocktail, a glass of Riesling, the jerk jackfruit roti sliders, the fried trout, and the chocolate torta and everything was incredible. Every flavor was balanced perfectly, and I wish I could buy a whole container of the crab fat hot sauce 😮‍💨
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Frances
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat by the bar and felt as if it was an immersive experience. Everyone was so cool and laidback. I believe our bartenders name was Ashley. She was amazing and the chef clearly took pride in their work. Small and intimate vibes. Highly recommended. Drinks and mocktails are good.
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Miwako
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a cozy casual restaurant with very friendly staff and excellent food.
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Tayana
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the food to the service to the location, it was wonderful! My mom from out of state said she’d come back for this, so you have some out of town fans.
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Loïs
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great and the food was so good! We were a large party but we didn’t feel rushed. It was a gorgeous time :) I highly recommend the Jerk Drumettes!
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Cara
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious, every dish we had was great. Our server was attentive and helpful in providing recommendations. I understand why Comfort Kitchen has received so much acclaim.
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Nathan
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was exceptional. Food was fantastic. A little pricey but well worth it
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james
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed the complete dining experience executed by the entire staff. The food was outstanding, a nice choice of wines and excellent conversation. Kudos to Matt for describing every step along our culinery experience. He did a wine pairing that was exceptional. Thank you Comfort Kitchen.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, International, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 9:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 329-6910
Website
https://www.comfortkitchenbos.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
For catering, please send a request via the form on our website at comfortkitchenbos.com/catering
Private party facilities
For full buy-out, please email us at info@comfortkitchenbos.com. We will follow up within 48-72 hours.

Location
611 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02125
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
2. OpenTable Icons 2025
3. OpenTable Icons 2024
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Free street parking on Columbia Road + side streets, Free parking lot close by behind CVS & Brother's Market, Red line to Andrew, JFK/UMASS, or Savin Hill, Bus access #15, #16, #17, #41, Accessible ramp through left gate entrance.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Yes, families are welcome: guests report bringing children to weekend brunch (one reviewer’s 9‑year‑old loved the Bananas Foster waffles), and staff have arranged high chairs and made room for strollers.

Yes, Comfort Kitchen has a full bar with craft cocktails and a curated wine list, including bubbly and multiple skin‑contact, white and red selections on the dinner menu.

Expect Comfort Kitchen to feel lively at peak visits, Saturday nights are especially energetic and some guests even find midweek evenings (Wednesday) bumping; Sunday evenings tend to be quieter and more relaxed.

Yes, Comfort Kitchen includes an outdoor patio, and many guests enjoy dining on the back patio for brunch and dinner.

Comfort Kitchen is a lively, intimate 30‑seat restaurant in Uphams Corner with a cozy, renovated dining room and an engaging open kitchen; the indoor dining can feel bustling and close, while the back patio offers a calmer, more airy alternative.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests treat Comfort Kitchen as a spot to dress up a touch for date nights or anniversaries.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options (for example, Spiced Mushrooms + Peanuts is marked VGO / GF, Suya Fennel is marked GF / V, and brunch sides list a gluten-free bread option).

Yes, Comfort Kitchen is an intimate 30-seat spot that reviewers repeatedly recommend for date nights and anniversaries, praising attentive service, inventive cocktails, and standout dishes.

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Comfort Kitchen

4.7

$31 to $50

Global, International

Dorchester

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2 people

Nov 10, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Comfort Kitchen

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Comfort Kitchen

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About this restaurant

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Dining areas

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Snacks

Jerk Jackfruit Roti Sliders$15.00

Fried Okra$15.00

Plantain Chips$15.00

Elote Caesar Salad$18.00

Jerk Duck Drummettes$25.00

Aachar Beef$22.00

Pepper Soup Sliders$22.00

Epis Lamb Neck Patty$15.00

Meals

Chipotle Roasted Pork Chop$37.00

Suya Fennel$31.00

Fried Trout$41.00

Prawn Curry$38.00

Spiced Mushrooms + Peanuts$32.00

Sides

Braised Greens$11.00

Chef's Rice V / GF$8.00

Side of Roti V$6.00

Hot Sauce$2.50

Take Home

CK Spice Set$36.00

CK Hot Sauce (Home Good)$12.00

Bubbly

NV Steinbock$10.00

NV Boschendal Methode Cap Classic Brut$17.00

White

2024 Jax Y3 Chardonnay$16.00

2024 Sohlu$12.00

2024 Leitz Riesling QbA Feinherb$14.00

Skin Contact

2022 Favonious Curimenta$18.00

2024 Castel Pujols Folklore Naranja$15.00

2022 Duckman Maria Duck Pet Nat$16.00

2023 Rosé Kumusha | Cinsault$13.00

NV Château Carbonneau Le Pet Nat$17.00

Red

2024 HER$15.00

2024 Fara Fabulas$15.00

2023 Landmass Chillable Red Cascade Locks$19.00

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