The Banks Fish House

Name: The Banks Fish House
Address: 406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 399-0015
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

414 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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A joint venture from restauranteur Chris Himmel and Executive Chef/Partner Robert Sisca, The Banks is a revival of the New England fish house inspired by generations of Atlantic fishermen who have found their destiny in these rich and treacherous fishing grounds, inspiring New England-style seafood along the way. At The Banks we pay homage to their history, and our fish house is a celebration of their life’s work and the camaraderie of their lives at sea.

Located on the corner of Clarendon and Stuart Streets, The Banks is within walking distance of the South End and Back Bay neighborhoods, including just a short distance from Boston's famous Copley Square.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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(617) 399-0015

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Midday Lunch Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 399-0015
Website
http://www.thebanksboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Robert Sisca
Private party facilities
The Banks is a revival of the New England fish house. We pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen and those who have honed their craft on the east coast waters for generations. We offer two fully private dining spaces and two semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for full buyouts.
Private party contact
Dean Cogswell: (617) 896-1060

Location
406 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
Parking details
There is a valeted garage in the Clarendon Building below the restaurant at an hourly rate, validated at the minimum rate after 5:00. There is also limited street parking available.
Public transit
Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fried Artichokes$13.00
old bay aioli
Smoked Bluefish Pate$14.00
furikake, chives, espelette, crostini
RI Style Point Judith Calamari$17.00
pickled peppers, jalapenos, tomato crab ragu
Spanish Octopus$23.00
serrano ham, fennel, citrus, saffron emulsion
Steamed Mussels$22.00
vadouvan curry, coconut milk, baby tomatoes, scallions
Fried Whole Belly Clams$26.00
french fries, lemon tarragon remoulade
Jonah Crab Cakes$27.00
watercress, fennel, tomato, cucumber, harissa yogurt

Soup & Salad

add chicken $8, shrimp $10, or salmon $11

New England Clam Chowder
berkshire pork belly, chive oil, dinner roll
- Cup$11.00
- Bowl$14.00
Cauliflower & Leek Soup$15.00
poached shrimp, herbed creme fraiche
Arcadian Greens$14.00
sunflower seeds, winter vegetables, feta, apples, balsamic vinaigrette
Little Gems Caesar$15.00
black garlic vinaigrette, white anchovies, croutons
Chopped$15.00
bacon, goat cheese, egg, radishes, tomato, sherry vinaigrette
Seared Tuna Nicoise*$26.00
white anchovies, egg, potato, haricots verts, tomato

Flatbreads

Classic Margherita$19.00
plum tomato, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, pesto
Cioppino$21.00
shrimp, calamari, mussels, gruyere, saffron rouille
The Chowda$23.00
creme fraiche, smoked bacon, clams, potatoes, oyster crackers
- Add Caviar$30.00

Specials

Top Any Dish with Caviar 5 Grams of Imperial Ossetra $30

Daily Crudo*
chef's daily inspiration
- MKT
Beef Tartare & Ossetra Caviar*$75.00
stinging nettle, creme fraiche, chives, spring onion
Mafalda Pasta$32.00
head on prawns, pine nuts, broccolini, lobster jus

Sandwiches

Lobster Roll$38.00
brown butter bun, sea salt, chives, old bay potato chips, hot or cold
Prime Short Rib Burger*$19.00
jalapeno jack cheddar, sesame bun, fries, lime aioli
Shrimp Po'boy$21.00
breaded shrimp, toasted baguette, fries, malt vinegar remoulade

From the Sea

Cuttlefish Ink Spaghetti*$29.00
santa barbara uni, mussels, cherry tomatoes, basil, mint
Fish & Chips$32.00
ipa battered cod, slaw, french fries, remoulade
Fisherman's Platter$38.00
fried cod, shrimp, clams, onion rings, slaw, fries, sea chi remoulade
Cod$37.00
carrot puree, asparagus, charred spring onion, black garlic vinaigrette
Tuna*$44.00
rare tuna steak, roasted eggplant, tomato, artichokes, castelvetrano olives
Swordfish$39.00
pistachio, smoked beet puree, cauliflower mornay, cara cara orange
Salmon$37.00
pork belly, spring peas, fava beans, fiddleheads, carbonara emulsion
The Banks Lobster Bake$78.00
chorizo, lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, potatoes & corn
Dover Sole Meuniere$75.00
almonds, brown butter, parsnip crema, broccolini, fingerlings
Steamed Whole Lobster
corn, potato salad, coleslaw, drawn butter
- MKT

From the Land

add 1/2 steamed lobster $22

Freebird Half Chicken$35.00
carrot farrotto, pears, cranberry chicken jus
Grill 23 100 Day Rib Eye*$57.00
french fries, salsa verde, arugula
Filet Mignon*$55.00
potato puree, wild mushrooms, bearnaise, onion ring

Breads & Sides

Jalapeno Cornbread$8.00
smoked maple butter
Dinner Rolls$8.00
garlic, chives, cultured butter
Sourdough$8.00
quarantine starter, frantoia, mv sea salt
Potato Puree$10.00
cultured butter, sea salt & chives
French Fries$9.00
old bay, lime aioli

Cocktails & Spirits

Cocktails

TBFH Sangria$14.00
spanish rosé, grilled blood orange, rosemary, pink peppercorn, vanilla, white port
Cordially Yours$15.00
arette tequila, grapefruit & cinnamon cordial, lime, soda
Dennis Port Highball$15.00
gin, cranberry & thyme, lime, ginger beer
Mai Tai$16.00
denizen merchant's reserve 8 year rum, pierre ferrand dry curacao, falernum, lime
Zombie$18.00
smith & cross jamaican navy strength rum, la favorite agricole ambre, demerara, overproof absinthe, house falernum, grenadine, lime, grapefruit cinnamon cordial
Singapore Sling$16.00
hayman's navy strength london gin, cherry heering, benedictine, giffard triple sec, pineapple, grenadine, lemon, soda
Cavalier$18.00
whistlepig piggyback rye, pierre ferrand cognac, spiced whistlepig maple-port reduction, absinthe spritz, peychaud's

On Tap

Pilsner, Bunker Machine, Czech Style Pilz$11.00
Pale Lager, Narragansett$6.00
Pale Ale, Berkshire Brewing, Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale$9.00
Session IPA Notch, Left of the Dial$10.00
IPA Exhibit 'A', The Cat's Meow$11.00
NE, IPA Lamplighter, Birds of a Feather$11.00
American IPA Maine Beer Company, Lunch$13.00
Double IPA Zero Gravity, Madonna$10.00
Wheat, Allagash, White$10.00
Belgian, Spencer, Trappist Ale$13.00
Farmhouse, Oxbow Brewing, Farmhouse Pale Ale$11.00
Sour, Hermit Thrush, Party Jam$14.00

Package

Helles, Augustiner-Bräu, Edelstoff$10.00
Helles Lager, Lamplighter, Giants Under the Sun$11.00
Light Lager, Bud Light$7.00
Lager, Miller High Life$5.00
Pale Ale, Cisco Brewers, Whale's Tale$8.00
IPA Banded Brewing, Veridian$13.00
IPA Finback$15.00
Weizenbock, Schneider Weisse, Aventinus$15.00
Pale Belgian, Orval$14.00
Fruited Belgian, D'Achouffe, Cherry Chouffe$10.00
Wild Ale, Plan Bee, Barn Beer$21.00
Eberliner Weisse, Mikkeller, Raspberry Blush$11.00
Porter, Founders$8.00
Stout, Banded Brewing, Jolly Woodsman Coffee Stout$16.00
Cider, Shacksbury, Dry$9.00
Cider, Graft, Rhubarb Spritz$11.00
Seltzer, High Noon, Black Cherry$9.00

Champagne & Caviar

Miller High Life, Old Bay Potato Chip & Caviar$16.00

Sparkling

Vintage Champagne, Louis Roederer, Brut, Reims, France 2013$39.00
Champagne, Ayala, Brut Majeur, Aÿ, France NV$27.00
Prosecco, Zonin, Extra Dry, Italy NV$11.00

Rose by the Glass

Cinsault / Grenache / Syrah, Peyrassol, Cotes de Provence, France 2021$14.00

White by the Glass

Alvarinho, Nortico, Minho, Portugal 2020$13.00
Grüner Veltliner, Ecker-Eckhof, Austria 2019$12.00
Chenin Blanc, Lievland, Paarl, South Africa 2021$14.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Jolivet, Attitude, Loire, France 2020$15.00
Chardonnay, Domaine Long-Depaquit, Chablis, France 2020$16.00
Chardonnay, RouteStock, Carneros, California 2020$15.00
Chardonnay, Ramey, Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast, California 2018$26.00
Pinot Grigio, Donini, Veneto, Italy 2020$10.00

Red by the Glass

Pinot Noir, Evolution, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019$14.00
Cabernet Franc, Les Cerisiers de Targe, Saumur-Champigny, France 2018$13.00
Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas, Mendoza, Argentina 2019$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Silva, Los Lingues, Colchagua, Chile 2019$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Reserve, Paso Robles, California 2019$27.00
Grenache / Syrah, J.L Chave, Mon Coeur, Côtes-du-Rhône, France 2019$14.00
Zinfandel, Bedrock, California 2019$17.00

What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service4ambience5
Came to Boston for my brothers graduation. I saw the unicorn oysters and had to try them. The Kumamoto oysters were also fantastic. My fiancé had the filet and said it was his favorite steak, cut, and cooked the best he’s ever had.
RY
RyanY
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
overall3food3service4ambience3
Its alright, not worth the high price. Service is ok, not terrible but nothing standout. Thats basically the way to look at this restaurant, its just ok which doesn't justify the prices.
B
Bostondiner
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was very attentive, food was as expected and delicious. We only wish that the kitchen was not so quick to serve each course. It felt rushed. Overall, a terrific experience and will definitely return.
v
visitor
Los Angeles
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely spot. Warm welcome, no wait for our reserved table. Our server was lovely. The food was excellent. Pricey but everything was of utmost quality. The huge windows made it feel very open. I would return.
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sorrow
New England
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Unicorn oysters highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very gracious service and excellent food. The restaurant is somewhat expensive and a bit noisy, but otherwise perfect.
SB
SBRich
New England
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Super great cocktail and beer lists, excellent bluefish pate, professional service
RM
RealtorMom
New England
177 reviews
vip
5.0
177 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Dover sole Is indescribably delicious! Although pricy, it’s my second time ordering it because it’s that good. My dining guest said the swordfish was the best he’s ever had, and he doesn’t often throw out compliments. Fantastic meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
We’re locals who have been twice, soon after they opened and again this week. Same experience both times: slow and not terribly friendly service (despite not being too busy), decent but overpriced food (compared to other high end seafood restaurants). We had thought the service and food might improve once they got their sea legs, especially since sister restaurant Grill 23 is so great at both, but unfortunately Banks hasn’t delivered.
SR
SR1124
New England
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Collin was excellent waiter and was able to detail each of the choices we made. FID was excellent as was the presentation.
m
marilyno
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Excellent food; small and mediocre wine list; had to dine on ground level as a private party prevented us from eating on the second floor. Noisy not just from voices but the chair legs scraping on the tile. Our waitress, Adrienne, was lovely and right on top of everything.
L
Leaozinho
Baltimore
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Rhubarb cheesecake a total bust Joseph the server was great
d
dinerwithawhiner
New England
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous selection of seafood dishes prepared beautifully. Excellent waitstaff. Great ambiance- not overdone or underdone. We had a great time.
L
Lima
New England
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was outstanding and in particular the octopus and the swordfish. Both with unique sauces.
DB
DavidB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Great place for dinner
MK
MarkK
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
DEFINITELY order the clam chowder!!! WOW!!! All the food was great, but you gotta have that chowder! :-)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic dinner last weekend. Love the ambiance and the food was fantastic. We were there on date and the restaurant surprised us with a complimentary dessert - so nice! Should also note that the service was great. I think I've found my new go-to place when have visitors in town
LM
LianaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful! Best oysters ever. I appreciated that they let us dine earlier than expected.
KK
KarenK
New England
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Overcooked shrimp, clams and French fries; coleslaw and “tarter” sauce; insolent waiter.
b
bgourmand
New England
308 reviews
vip
3.0
308 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
This new restaurant received a good review in the Globe, so we thought we'd try it. The prices are very high (maybe due to the fact that they are part of the Grill 23 group), but we did not find that the food was good enough to warrant that. We all had different dishes - cod, tuna and chicken, and none were especially good. The starter of cioppino flatbread was also not great. For a seafood place with super high prices, I expected much more - and not even a table cloth. Service was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Bright atmosphere, easy going experience. Felt high end without be overly pretentious. Our server was great! Wish I could remember her name, so my apologies on that. Great suggestions for the menu, and was attentive.
R
Review789878
New England
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
Ambiance was great, as was decor. Food & cocktail menu were good. Service was just okay, server didn't seem very knowledgable of menu and couldn't make recommendations. Eggs Benedict were all overcooked unfortunately and the lobster Benedict seemed overpriced & dry. It was mother's day so maybe kitchen was overwhelmed but for the quality of the food, price points don't seem entirely justified.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Nice Mother’s Day meal. I always find it annoying when we get seated at a poorly located table. When we asked to sit at a table right next to it that was infinitely better, the host rolled his eyes. Other than that, it was fine
BG
BGBoston
New England
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service and a beautiful space. Cocktails were very good..... Fried clams and waffles was good, although it appears the portions shrunk since previous social posts, the candied maple bacon with it was awesome. The Benedicts are perfectly prepared even if the saffron makes the hollandaise sauce a bit to bright... The garage parking couldn't be more convenient but they might consider a validated reduction... This was Brunch on Mother's day and we are looking forward to trying it for dinner. Shout out to Camila...great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal! The fish was superb!
J
James
New England
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at the restaurant for dinner with my wife and was not disappointed. Plenty of food and wine choices. Ordered the octopus, salmon belly and salad as apps to share ... yum. Had the tuna steak and swordfish for dinner which as very good as well. Our server Langston was very attentive and made the evening fun. Will be back.
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Thank you for your kind words!
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent.
AD
AnnaD
New England
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mario was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
We ordered some raw shellfish to start but it was delivered after our entrees. So they cook faster than they shuck. Disappointing.
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Hello, I am so sorry that we disappointed you! Sounds like we made an ordering mistake. I apologize. We do shuck fast, I promise! Ping me before your next visit and we will make it up to you. mseznec@himmelhospitality.c
MA
MelissaA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
It was a lovely restaurant with great ambiance. We shared the warm lobster roll meal with butter as an appetizer and it was one of the best I have ever had. Two of us had filet mignon with béarnaise sauce which was VERY good and the third member of our party had the Fisherman's platter which was just ok, a little heavy as it was all fried. My main issue was the menu choices. I did not want steak which is why I came to Banks fish house but could not find much else on the menu that I wanted. There were no fresh fish options and no scallops to be found on the menu or even a broiled seafood bake or shrimp scampi. The restaurant might benefit from some more menu options because it really had a great vibe and my cosmo was fantastic. I would go back for drinks and the lobster roll but might not stay for dinner if the menu didn't change a bit.
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Thank you for your visit and your comments.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food and excellent service - our waitress was very accomodating and helpful with my mum’s food allergies. The clam chowder and the fries were especially delicious! A little expensive for what it was but very good overall.
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Thank you for your visit and your kind words!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food3service1ambience5
When you ask the waiter for recommendations and they share the don’t eat there, but here is what is popular…you lose me.
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Hi, I am so sorry to hear this. I would greatly appreciate the chance to speak to you about this and see how we can make up for a lackluster experience. mseznec@himmelhospitality.c
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good was excellent. Highly recommend the sole worth the price
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bosp2000
New England
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Expected much better from the team behind Grill 23 and Bar especially after spending $300+ for 2 persons. As we arrived early we had 2 drinks at the upstairs bar and the Mai Tai and wine were quite good as was the young lady that served us. I should mention that it is a very pretty spot and very nice ambience. For food, we ordered a bowl of clam chowder, Jonah crab cakes, Filet Mignon and Surf and Turf. The bowl of chowder had nice flavor but hard to find any discernible clams. I wasn't a fan of the crab cakes as I prefer my crab cakes with less filler/binder and more crab, preferably jumbo lump. You could not see or taste any crab in these crab cakes. The biggest disappointment was the $115 Surf and Turf, 15 oz Rib Eye and Whole Lobster. The Rib Eye was cooked a perfect medium rare, however it was severely over salted which severely impacted the dish. IMHO salt should enhance and bring out the flavor of a dish and you should not be able to taste the salt in a dish. The lobster was served without drawn butter and without a lobster fork. I did ask for drawn butter and was brought some. The lobster itself sadly was very tough and chewy, probably overcooked by several minutes. In addition, my wife's Filet also was badly over salted. The service was ok but nothing to note as being overly good or bad. Very disappointing.
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Pete
Las Vegas
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
Seated quickly at requested table. Fast service to begin. Wife asked woman pouring water for some sugar for her iced tea. She nodded but it never came. My second glass of wine was delayed as waitress forgot ( I know it happens). Food was outstanding but pricey even though it was expected. If not for the convenience of being across the street from theater we’d have gone somewhere else. Plenty of staff and overall a plus just know if you go you’ll pay $$$$
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Hi Pete, I am sorry for the mistakes we made. Glad you enjoyed your meal in general. Please ping me the next time you are thinking of coming so I can say hello and make up for the errors. Best, mseznec@himmelhospitality.co
UK
UlrikeK
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Every item wad great and service and ambience as well.
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family of four with two teenagers enjoyed our dinner. We are from NYC so prices were in line with what we see there but portions were larger than expected. Service was great, food fantastic and everyone enjoyed themselves
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Thank you so much!
WP
WolverineParents
Atlanta
80 reviews
vip
3.0
80 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience5
Great team. Drinks excellent. Oysters exceptional. Wonderful atmosphere. Fun bar crowd. Lobsters fresh! Creme brulee outstanding
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Thank you so much!
SM
SharonM
New England
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Seating request made with reservation was ignored. Food was marginal, with salmon overdone and outdone by a cloying sauce, tuna of a lesser cut, deserts that did not remotely match the description on the menu. Bread was good, wine was fine. However, a large portion of bluefish pate came with 6 oily crostini, no where near enough for the quantity of pate. We were charged $8 for sourdough bread -- the only option, though the waitress recommended spreading it on cornbread -- to finish the pate. Fire was going full blast, and restaurant was hot and uncomfortable. Overall, it was my least enjoyable visit and leaves me looking for another pre-theater spot.
The Banks Fish HouseResponded on May 8, 2022
Hello Sharon, I am so sorry to read of your disappointing visit! Clearly a number of misses. I apologize. Please do let us try to make it up to you on your next visit. Please reach out....mseznec@himmelhospitality.co
AW
AnnemarieW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was very tasty and quick, both key things we were looking for.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Banks Fish House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 399-0015.

The Banks Fish House is rated 4.5 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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(617) 399-0015

406 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross street
Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Midday Lunch Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a valeted garage in the Clarendon Building below the restaurant at an hourly rate, validated at the minimum rate after 5:00. There is also limited street parking available.
Public transit
Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Robert Sisca
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebanksboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 399-0015
Private party facilities
The Banks is a revival of the New England fish house. We pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen and those who have honed their craft on the east coast waters for generations. We offer two fully private dining spaces and two semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for full buyouts.
Private party contact
Dean Cogswell: (617) 896-1060

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Fish Tacos

Swordfish BLT

Unicorn Oysters

Crudo & Shellfish

Tuna Tartare*$22.00

Salmon Belly*$19.00

Unicorn Oysters*$23.00

Ceviche*$19.00

Starters

Fried Artichokes$13.00

Smoked Bluefish Pate$14.00

RI Style Point Judith Calamari$17.00

Spanish Octopus$23.00

Steamed Mussels$22.00

Fried Whole Belly Clams$26.00

Jonah Crab Cakes$27.00

Soup & Salad

New England Clam Chowder

Cauliflower & Leek Soup$15.00

Arcadian Greens$14.00

Little Gems Caesar$15.00

Chopped$15.00

Seared Tuna Nicoise*$26.00

Flatbreads

Classic Margherita$19.00

Cioppino$21.00

The Chowda$23.00

Specials

Daily Crudo*

Beef Tartare & Ossetra Caviar*$75.00

Mafalda Pasta$32.00

Sandwiches

Lobster Roll$38.00

Prime Short Rib Burger*$19.00

Shrimp Po'boy$21.00

From the Sea

Cuttlefish Ink Spaghetti*$29.00

Fish & Chips$32.00

Fisherman's Platter$38.00

Cod$37.00

Tuna*$44.00

Swordfish$39.00

Salmon$37.00

The Banks Lobster Bake$78.00

Dover Sole Meuniere$75.00

Steamed Whole Lobster

From the Land

Freebird Half Chicken$35.00

Grill 23 100 Day Rib Eye*$57.00

Filet Mignon*$55.00

Breads & Sides

Jalapeno Cornbread$8.00

Dinner Rolls$8.00

Sourdough$8.00

Potato Puree$10.00

French Fries$9.00

Cocktails & Spirits

Cocktails

TBFH Sangria$14.00

Cordially Yours$15.00

Dennis Port Highball$15.00

Mai Tai$16.00

Zombie$18.00

Singapore Sling$16.00

Cavalier$18.00

On Tap

Pilsner, Bunker Machine, Czech Style Pilz$11.00

Pale Lager, Narragansett$6.00

Pale Ale, Berkshire Brewing, Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale$9.00

Session IPA Notch, Left of the Dial$10.00

IPA Exhibit 'A', The Cat's Meow$11.00

NE, IPA Lamplighter, Birds of a Feather$11.00

American IPA Maine Beer Company, Lunch$13.00

Double IPA Zero Gravity, Madonna$10.00