Eastern Standard

Name: Eastern Standard
Address: 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02215
Telephone: (617) 532-9100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

4057 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Eastern Standard is an American Brasserie located in the heart of Kenmore Square, featuring a heated patio and the longest marble bar in Boston. As you enter the restaurant you will be greeted warmly by a staff whose aim is to make your dining experience among the best you have ever had.

Guests can look forward to our acclaimed beer, wine and cocktail lists, which are approachable and unpretentious. From house-made Charcuterie to the warm and indulgent Butterscotch Bread Pudding, your dining experience at Eastern Standard will keep you coming back again and again!

Looking for another reservation? Visit one of our sister restaurants: Island Creek Oyster Bar (Boston & Burlington), Row 34 (Boston & Portsmouth), Branch Line, and our cocktail bar, The Hawthorne.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mid-day Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(617) 532-9100
Website
http://www.easternstandardboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef de Cuisine: Nemo Bolin

Location
528 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Neighborhood
Kenmore Square / Fenway
Cross street
Beacon Street
Parking details
Daytime (Before 2pm): $12<br />Evening (After 2pm): $18 <br />Game/Concert (Anytime of day): $50
Public transit
Kenmore Station T stop on the Green Line and Bus Routes 119, 193, 55, 57, 60, 65, 8, and CT1 into Kenmore Square
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Acorn Squash Soup$9.00
toasted pepitas, herbed crème fraîche
Fried Calamari$14.00
pickled pepper aïoli
Steak Tartare*$15.00
worcestershire aïoli
Tarte Flambée$12.00
black forest ham, gruyère, caramelized onion
Roasted Hen of the Woods$15.00
vincotto, fried herbs, stracciatella
N.E. Charcuterie*$18.00
selection of local cured meats
Cheese Board*$17.00

Entrees

Moules Frites$21.00
white wine broth, bacon lardons, fries
Steelhead Trout$26.00
beurre rouge, braised leeks, parnsip purée
Cioppino$25.00
tomato-garlic broth, grilled bread
Cacio e Pepe$22.00
spaghetti, grana padano, aged pecorino
Baked Rigatoni$23.00
lamb & pork sausage, ricotta, tomato cream sauce
Roasted Half Chicken$25.00
mushroom-sherry cream sauce, potato purée, fried shallots
Confit Pork Belly$25.00
sunchokes, prosciutto, banyuls vinegar glaze
Steak Frites*
garlic butter, watercress, fries
- 8 Oz. Flat Iron$26.00
- 16 Oz. Bone-In Ribeye$39.00

Sandwiches

Ham & Cheese$12.00
ESPCo. pretzel bun, bourbon mustard, fries
Standard Burger*$16.00
vermont cheddar, fries
Lobster Roll$31.00
buttered brioche, potato chips

Raw Bar

Oysters*$2.95
Clams*$2.25
Jumbo Shrimp
- each$3.50
Half Lobster$16.00
Shellfish Platter*$70.00

Salads

Arugula$10.00
citrus, radish, parmesan
Castelfranco Radicchio$12.00
anchovy & roasted garlic dressing, olive oil croutons
Little Gem$13.00
fried shallots, herbs, dijon vinaigrette
Tuna Niçoise*$19.00
rare tuna, deviled egg, olives, haricot verts

Sides

French Fries$6.00
Mac & Cheese$11.00
Buttered Potato Purée$7.00
Crispy Brussels$10.00
Caramelized Sunchokes$7.00
Bone Marrow$11.00
prune & cognac compote, pickled shallots, parsley

Plats du Jour

Monday - Chicken Parmesan$22.00
spaghetti, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella
Tuesday - Braised Lamb Shank$28.00
harissa, chickpeas, preserved lemon
Wednesday - Monkfish alla Puttanesca$27.00
fregola sarda, olive & caper relish
Thursday - Rohan Duck Breast*$28.00
cassoulet beans, duck jus, endive
Friday - Seared Scallops$29.00
citrus sauce, braised fennel
Saturday - Pepper-Crusted Prime Rib*$38.00
mashed potatoes, mushroom au jus, horseradish cream
Sunday - Spaghetti & Wagyu Beef Meatballs$24.00
tomato basil sauce, parmesan

What 4,057 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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scrod
New England
262 reviews
vip
4.0
262 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love this place. So glad we were able to go before all the restaurants had to shut down! We will miss this and can't wait until they can reopen!
ED
EllenD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you want a never disappointing dining experience come here. It is my go to restaurant for hosting friends and family.
TC
TheCuriousEpicure
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
This is a usual spot for me an my husband. We've been going to Eastern Standard for years. They always have good food. The service is fantastic. The scene is lively. Great for groups, dates, meet-ups etc. I would order just about anything on the menu and they change it up regularly. They will also try to accommodate as best they can dining needs and/or special requests. The one thing that we feel could continue to be improved is the wine list. While there are a number of interesting selections, sometimes it's hard to tell because they can be so unusual. Having a few standard known good go-to selections that more people might recognize, could be useful. That said, we can usually find a good option with the help of their knowledgeable sommeliers!
MG
MattG
New England
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice spot to grab breakfast. Not the most variety on the menu but we enjoyed everything we had.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, staff and atmosphere was amazing always a great choice for dinning.
l
luludine
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the food here. We come for a great steak and accompaniments and the service and ambiance are exceptional!
JP
JohnP
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and amazing service. Had a great evening in this lively restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience3
The service was incredibly slow. No one checked in on us after our meal was served. The sides under the trout were literally cold yet the trout was hot. The water was only filled once or twice and it was warm. But the side salad with citrus dressing was delicious! I’ve eaten there several times and have enjoyed it immensely so I was incredibly disappointed this most recent visit. I will not rush back.
VC
VictoriaC
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Ok Good Food Had to remind about Dads birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff and wonderful place for a birthday
DV
DeliaV
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. I rarely book a table when alone, however when accompanied it’s better to do so. I like the daily specials. The ambiance is always wonderful.
MJ
MJEwing
New England
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great location, good food. A little loud, but great all around.
DP
DarrenP
London
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great venue in Boston, good atmosphere with a nice lively vibe. The waitress was really friendly and knowledgeable. The food was good and cocktails nice too.
S
Sharonalu
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful experience on every level, great food, service, atmosphere, etc. First class!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
Always love eating at Eastern Standard. That night the restaurant was very hot though.
DC
DanC
New England
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere
N
Nualla
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely brunch spot. Delicious food, excellent service.
s
scrod
New England
262 reviews
vip
5.0
262 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience! Love this place and the atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Chen was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and got us very excited about our food choices- which were all excellent (especially loved the Rohan duck special). Nestore the manager helped us pick out a great bottle of wine in our price range and checked in several times to enhance our experience. Will definitely return for future meals
MC
MarcyC
Charleston
35 reviews
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall2food2service4ambience4
Special of the night was venison- no flavor, tough. Cioppino had little flavor, loaded with squid. One scallop, one small piece of fish and two medium sized shrimp. They did take the venison off our bill. Wait staff was excellent despite the entree recommendations which fell flat for us. Oysters were good as well as the special beet salad. Didn’t want dessert. Too pricey for the food. Sorry - had wanted to try this place for long time but won’t be back.
MK
MattK
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic Valentine’s Day After dinner. I love the visual experience here, the service is always top notch and the food choices excellent as well. This night Eastern Standard exceeded even our prior experiences. All food choices were great; Steak Frites, Short Rib, Moules Frites and the Rigatoni. What pushed us over the top was the wine experience, we ordered a Zin we knew and liked and when that was gone Vanessa the Sommelier recommended a Tempranillo that was absolutely delicious. We had an enjoyable conversation and she was just great! Well-informed, charming and gracious. We’ll return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always come to eastern standard when staying in the hotel commonwealth , the food is always excellent, the service top notch, we love going to the bar after a play The bartenders make drinks the way you’d expect a drink to be made . Hats off to all the servers you can tell they work as a team .
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall3food5service1ambience4
Great restaurant unfortunately our server seemed to be impatient and unfriendly.
s
scrod
New England
262 reviews
vip
5.0
262 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
one of our favorite restaurants in the city. Always busy and fun!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had THE BEST waiter
SB
SidB
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for making the visit to Boston, Valentine's dinner and evening so special...…..despite the freezing temperature.
E
Elizabeth
New England
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall3food2service5ambience3
The drinks were excellent and creative. The dessert was outstanding. The entrees were lackluster at best. Over cooked scallops were rubbery, entree options were not creative, and dishes were over priced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Thanks for the good time!
c
chris
Montreal
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall3food5service1ambience4
The food and ambiance are great. The service staff are easily frazzled and disorganized.
GA
GASG
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience3
My hamburger was overcooked and so i spoke to the waiter who saw the burger and noted that it was overcooked. He then asked if i would like to send it back?? i responded, yes of course as that was why i called him over. My wife had the scrambled eggs with sausage. The sausage came out cold as it did for my friends who ordered the same item. I had to call the waiter over for more coffee, he only checked on us because i called him over due to the overcooked burger. We have been to ES many times and this was just awful food with poor service. We will not be returning to ES
KB
KathrynB
New England
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience5
Always a great experience
A
Aleksandra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food! Thanks to Hannah who was our service for the last night - everything was fast and nice
DC
DavidC
New England
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience4
Very limited & pedestrian menu. Out of the weekly special by 8pm. Fabulous bar & bar bites. Great service at the bar. Ordered steak frites. Steak came out some perfectly but frites were a tad underdone. When I mentioned this, a large new piping hot platter of frites came out to replace the others.
J
Jeff
New England
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience3
Always good. One of my key go to places.
MB
MartinefromBurgundy
New England
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall3food2service4ambience4
The problem was the food. I ordered the scrambled eggs. The sausage was not freshly cooked. It must have been sitting around for some time as it was very tough and almost impossible to cut. The potatoes were lukewarm and not crispy. The toast was a very small slice of bread that was hard, stale and cold.
t
thezman24
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience5
The chef brought out some pastries and desserts because it was my anniversary with my girlfriend, a beautiful and amazing touch by someone who didn't have to do anything at all
KJ
KathyJillB
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had a great time. Nice size salads & entree portions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always my favorite spot. The staff is so great and the food is always excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Lots of waitstaff so didn’t know who to ask Perfectly cooked each plate. Very accommodating
H
Honest
Richmond
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience1
So E.S. for me is easy. I teach at BU. It's convenient. The food and wine are good. The thing that always gives me pause is the noise level. When we come for business, we need to hear people at the table and it's always predictable in the decibel level. I understand you want an "energetic" feel, but it's sure awful for dinner.

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Cross street
Beacon Street
Neighborhood
Kenmore Square / Fenway
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mid-day Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Daytime (Before 2pm): $12<br />Evening (After 2pm): $18 <br />Game/Concert (Anytime of day): $50
Public transit
Kenmore Station T stop on the Green Line and Bus Routes 119, 193, 55, 57, 60, 65, 8, and CT1 into Kenmore Square
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef de Cuisine: Nemo Bolin
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.easternstandardboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 532-9100

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Steak

Baked Rigatoni

Standard Burger

Appetizers

Acorn Squash Soup$9.00

Fried Calamari$14.00

Steak Tartare*$15.00

Tarte Flambée$12.00

Roasted Hen of the Woods$15.00

N.E. Charcuterie*$18.00

Cheese Board*$17.00

Entrees

Moules Frites$21.00

Steelhead Trout$26.00

Cioppino$25.00

Cacio e Pepe$22.00

Baked Rigatoni$23.00

Roasted Half Chicken$25.00

Confit Pork Belly$25.00

Steak Frites*

Sandwiches

Ham & Cheese$12.00

Standard Burger*$16.00

Lobster Roll$31.00

Raw Bar

Oysters*$2.95

Clams*$2.25

Jumbo Shrimp

Half Lobster$16.00

Shellfish Platter*$70.00

Salads

Arugula$10.00

Castelfranco Radicchio$12.00

Little Gem$13.00

Tuna Niçoise*$19.00

Sides

French Fries$6.00

Mac & Cheese$11.00

Buttered Potato Purée$7.00

Crispy Brussels$10.00

Caramelized Sunchokes$7.00

Bone Marrow$11.00

Plats du Jour

Monday - Chicken Parmesan$22.00

Tuesday - Braised Lamb Shank$28.00

Wednesday - Monkfish alla Puttanesca$27.00

Thursday - Rohan Duck Breast*$28.00

Friday - Seared Scallops$29.00

Saturday - Pepper-Crusted Prime Rib*$38.00

Sunday - Spaghetti & Wagyu Beef Meatballs$24.00

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