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Name: Smith & Wollensky Boston – Back Bay - Permanently Closed
Address: 101 Arlington St. The Castle at Columbus Ave., Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 423-1112
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

Smith & Wollensky Boston – Back Bay - Permanently Closed

4.1 (2240)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

101 Arlington St. The Castle at Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02116

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for fine wines

Eat like royalty in Boston’s most famous castle.

Indulge your senses and sense of history with the unique dining experience of our Boston steakhouse. Located in a historic stone and brick “castle” built in 1891, the structure originally served as the headquarters for the First Corps of Cadets and is listed on the National Historic Register. The first floor gunroom, social hall, and museum floor have been converted to the main dining room. The castle also boasts an impressive collection of private dining rooms, and the fourth floor Battle Room is one of Boston’s most coveted locations for large parties.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Monday through Sunday: Bar 4:00pm-10:00pm Dinner 5:00pm-10:00pm Private Events & Groups can be arranged any time of day.
Phone number
(617) 423-1112
Website
http://www.smithandwollensky.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jason Wagner
Private party facilities
Located in a historic stone and brick “castle” built in 1891, the structure originally served as the headquarters for the First Corps of Cadets.The castle also boasts an impressive collection of private dining rooms, and the fourth floor Battle Room is one of most coveted locations for large events.

Location
101 Arlington St. The Castle at Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Bay Village
Cross street
Columbus
Parking details
There are public parking lots and limited street parking nearby.
Public transit
Arlington/Back Bay
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,240 people are saying

Smith & Wollensky Boston – Back Bay - Permanently Closed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
0.8Value

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2,240 Reviews

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JohnM
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m sad this place is closing. They have the best staff in Boston. Our waiter seemed to know exactly when we needed him, and was never intrusive. Steaks are fantastic here. Chateaubriand for two is the best I’ve ever had. Don’t miss it.
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EdLB
Greater Boston15 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 13, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Not worth the money - go to capital grille or Boston chops
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BruceH
New York City9 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the worst meal values that I’ve ever had. I am a long time s&w diner but I have to admit that it has been ten years since I visited. Service, ambiance and wine list were all very good and what I would expect for this kind of restaurant. But come on- Del Frisco’s is around the corner and there is simply no way that my rib eye steak at Smith could match up against Del Frisco’s. In fact the steak that my son and I had was small (smaller than advertised for sure), tasteless and tough. It was thin like a piece of choice grade meat in cellophane at the supermarket. My wife ordered a bone in veal chop as a special entree and it was all fat and she literally was able to extract two bites from her chop. Each of these entrees was more than $50. My other two sons ordered the smith and Wollensky specialty - filet mignon and that was appropriate for a steakhouse. The other three were way below standard and insanely overpriced. I did not complain at dinner bc it was to celebrate my sons birthday and didn’t want to make a scene but I would never go back with such other great choices and values available. Total cost for this meal with a single bottle of wine was $500 for five people. Private equity has not been good for s&w.
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LeslieP VIP
Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This my second time at this location and it's simply outstanding! The setting in the castle creates an amazing atmosphere at this classic restaurant that does not disappoint. Chose to host a birthday dinner for a group of 11 people and the food was amazing....from the appetizers to the dessert simply mouthwatering and everyone at the table raved about the food. Our waiter Josh Hodsen and the team helping him was outstanding. Our group was large, with lots of questions and at times rambunctious - but he was attentive all the way through!
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chinnyp
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Mother's Day Dinner was great! First time in the Castle for my kids and they thoroughly enjoyed it! Our servers Amy and Sherryl were the best! They kept us entertained while serving us a great meal.
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MolK
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amy was our fabulous waitress and service could not have been better. Timing was impeccable, and I was very impressed with her level of knowledge and the teamwork between waitstaff. Food was standard of a steakhouse, but I found the steak to be under-seasoned for my taste. I'll ask for an added seasoning option the next time I visit, as S&W is known for only seasoning with salt and pepper. We wanted to visit the "Castle" location before it closed, and we are glad we did. Amy told us she would be serving at the waterfront location, so if you have a reservation there, I highly recommend requesting her!
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FingerLickinFoodie
Philadelphia County12 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
There are so many better steak houses. Service was great but the food was mediocre. I wouldn't recommend.
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Kirkleap
Los Angeles80 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was everything you want in a American steakhouse. Professional & attentive service, tasty sides, but the aged prime steak is king. Wine list offers wide selection. It could be the best I've had in years.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nico, the bar manager, recommended the perfect wine to go with our dinner. It will be sad to see this iconic restaurant go at the end of June.
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Celebration
Miami - Dade6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a reservation to celebrate our daughter's college graduation. Upon our arrival, we were immediately greeted and congratulated for our special celebration. We were seated and quickly greeted by our server, Rutie. She was excellent! Recommended several food options. She brought out delicious hot bread to our table while we were deciding on what items to order. Each person in our party had a different plate and each was delicious and cooked exactly as we ordered. The filet mignon was tender and mouth watering. My husband ordered the salmon and ate every morsel. Rutie made sure everything was to our complete satisfaction. Service was impeccable. We greatly enjoyed our dining experience. The only disappointment was that we were unfortunately not able to tour the upstairs as there was construction. However, an excuse to come back and visit soon! A memorable evening!
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Smith & Wollensky Boston – Back Bay - Permanently Closed is rated 4.1 stars by 2240 OpenTable diners.