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The Banks Seafood and Steak, Boston, MA

The Banks Seafood and Steak

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4.3 (1470)
$31 to $50
Seafood
406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
The latest venture from restaurateur Chris Himmel and Executive Chef Robert Sisca, The Banks delivers inspired interpretations of coastal favorites and classic steak dishes in an elegant two-story space in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Seafood, steaks, and strong cocktails are served against a backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows, a warm and inviting fireplace, a working wine room, and open kitchen—making this the perfect place to celebrate, indulge, and enjoy New England classics like you’ve never had them before. Swing in for daily oyster hour, or reserve a table for your next celebration.

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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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 Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Edson Rojas
  • Private party facilities
    At The Banks Seafood and Steak, we pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen while featuring land options as well. We offer two fully private dining spaces, as well as many other semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for partial and full buyouts.
  • Private party contact
    Alexander Sohn: (617) 399-0028
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • 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

Experiences

  • Sunday Jazz Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Banks Seafood & Steak every Sunday from 11am - 2pm for a leisurely brunch with live jazz, featuring rotating duos and trios of local musicians. Sip, savor, and soak in the smooth sounds—every Sunday on Stuart Street. Pair the music with our Bloody Mary made with oyster brine, a buttery Croissant Breakfast Sammie, and Lemon Pancakes for the table.
    Sunday Jazz Brunch Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • $2 Oyster During Midday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Join us from 3 - 6 pm every day for $2 dollar oysters! Reservations and walk-ins welcome.

    $2 Oyster During Midday Photo

What 1,470 people are saying

The Banks Seafood and Steak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Banks Seafood and Steak offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "wonderful food" and "stellar service," especially during the jazz brunch with live music. While some found service slow and noise levels high, the "beautifully presented" dishes and "friendly staff" make it a worthwhile visit.
1,470 Reviews
  1. Rod

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife was very sick after eating the salmon. No response from the restaurant.

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  2. Sheryl VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We did not have a good experience at the Banks for Fathers' Day. Our server was inattentive, and our food took over an hour from ordering to arrive while other tables were served much faster. The manager on duty was only cursury in his apologies. The food tasted good and the jazz was nice but this was not a good experience.

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  3. Greg VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great, however i got sick 1 hr after eating. I think it was the sauce. I dont know if it was prepared fresh. I sat on the toilet until 4am.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded 1 day ago
    Greg, Thanks for the review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at The Banks Seafood and Steak. We are sorry to hear that you were sick after eating. I can assure you that we make all of our sauces daily, but I know something did not agree with you and I am sorry for that. We appreciate your note, and hope you're feeling better. The Banks Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Catherine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we entered until we left, service was stellar.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded 1 day ago
    Catherine, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that the service was stellar from start to finish and that you enjoyed your dining experience. Cheers, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Banks Management Team

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  5. Melvyn VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was beautifully presented, delicious, and the service was outstanding! All five of us loved it!
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded 1 day ago
    Melvyn, Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that all five of you had such a great experience. It means a lot to know the food was beautifully presented and delicious, and that our team delivered outstanding service from the moment you arrived. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you all back again soon! The Banks Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Ruth VIP

    Greater Boston69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere at Banks is lovely and the food and service are great.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on June 9, 2025
    Ruth, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere at Banks and that our food and service made a great impression. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon! The Banks Management Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed jazz brunch once again. Our server Courtney was excellent . Will ask for her next time! Fish tacos very good as was the goat cheese omelette. Jazz duo that played was very good and not too loud.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on June 9, 2025
    Thank you for joining us again for jazz brunch! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, music, and especially the great service from Courtney — we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. It’s always a pleasure to hear that the atmosphere and experience hit the right note. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! The Banks Management Team

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  8. Shaun

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sunday Jazz Brunch was great and listening to chill out Jazz while having great food may our Anniversary special
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded 1 day ago
    Shaun, Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us! We're so happy to hear that the Sunday Jazz Brunch, paired with great food and relaxing jazz, made your day extra special. It’s always an honor to be part of such meaningful moments. Wishing you many more happy anniversaries, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! The Banks Management Team

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  9. Joey

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have eaten here a few times. Food is reliably excellent. Steaks will be cooked correctly. Many menu items are just unique enough to be interesting while still staying true to their origins.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on June 9, 2025
    Joey, Thank you for your continued support and thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear you've had consistently excellent meals with us and that our take on classic dishes strikes the right balance of creativity and authenticity. We look forward to serving you again soon! The Banks Management Team

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  10. Charles VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The selection of appetizers allowed a lot of sharing.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on June 9, 2025
    Charles, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and especially the shareable appetizers—it's great to hear they added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another delicious visit! The Banks Management Team

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FAQs

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

The Banks Seafood and Steak is rated 4.3 stars by 1470 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Banks Seafood and Steak

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 Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Edson Rojas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    At The Banks Seafood and Steak, we pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen while featuring land options as well. We offer two fully private dining spaces, as well as many other semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for partial and full buyouts.
  • Private party contact
    Alexander Sohn: (617) 399-0028
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