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The Bowery Bar, Dorchester, MA

The Bowery Bar

4.8
4.8
864 Reviews
$30 and under
American
The Bowery Bar featuring indoor and patio dining in the heart of Lower Mills. Due to the State Covid Guidelines. Reservations are limited to a 6 guest maximum. To accommodate all of our guests we have set a 90 minute table time per reservation.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–1:00 am Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 698-2261
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

864 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lunch was delicious and very filling. Server was excellent! Hostess was awesome and she even went out of her way to help elderly woman into bathroom while taking us to our table outside! So sweet to see a young girl helps this woman! Love The Bowery!

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  2. SusanF

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and always consistently good food. Highly recommend.

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  3. Samantha

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great service! The buratta is a must try!!

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  4. MTRH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So glad we were able to dine outside on the patio- so pretty! The live music was an added bonus. The food, drinks and service we’re all excellent.

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  5. MikeFabb

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spur of the moment decision and I am glad I we made the trip. We were at the Milton Hospital and needed a break. Great drinks. Anytime I see Libations Instead of Drink Menu I know someone is paying attention. Appetizers and Entrees were spot on. Everything was perfect except for being able to sit outside. But since I made the reservation same day that's on me. ;)

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of our favorite brunch places when we lived in Dorchester and coming back to visit, we had to stop by - great as usual!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went out with two friends and sat outside. The service and food were great, will definitely be going back!

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  8. chrisr

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very good food, attentive servers, nice dining on the outdoor patio, a trifle noisy especially in the indoor restaurant. Overall, I would recommend it as a good dining experience.

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  9. DTrain891

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    One of my favorite restaurants to eat at, especially when their back patio is open!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great customer care, staff opened doors for us. Checked on us many times

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  11. Susie3388

    Greater Boston

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    good and service were very good, and outdoor sitting area are wonderful.

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  12. Eliane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing place! i love the food and the servers were very respectful and nice.

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  13. LisaK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    You say energetic and I would say really loud. Foos and service were really good.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Best Burger in Boston!!! Outdoor is a sanctuary for dining.

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  15. Elizabeth

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful experience at the Bowery on Thursday night! Made a reservation well in advance for the outdoor patio and it was well worth it! The service was wonderful and the manger Teddy came by to check and make sure we were having a great meal! We started with delicious drinks then proceeded to devour the nachos with Buffalo chicken 10/10! Our entrees were cooked perfectly and I can not wait to go back!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great variety on menu Excellent service Comfortable atmosphere

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  17. LeslieP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Upon walking in the hostess was very polite and welcoming. The service was great overall. The expresso martini was amazing and so was the reeces iced coffee. Pancakes were super fluffy, the home fries were the best I’ve had in awhile, and my omelette was very fresh and light. I would most definitely return.

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  18. Cassie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner here, the food was great (big portions!) and our server was very attentive. We'll definitely be back!

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  19. Terry

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had light apps with friends in outdoor patio. Very relaxing and inviting atmosphere. There was music but we had no problem hearing eachother speak. Apps were tasty. Helpfull staff.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was great. Patio is beautiful. Food and drinks were great. Our waitress, Nicole was amazing!

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  21. DTrain891

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The back patio of Bowery Bar is one of the best places to enjoy outdoor dining in the area, with plenty of shade from the trees, great seating options (especially when you have little kids - our kids love the long cushion seats by the flowers), and a relaxing dining atmosphere!

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  22. TheDiva

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great family dinner location. Food and service was outstanding!!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bowery was recommended to us by friends who grew up in Dorchester . We had no idea what to expect . I read many great reviews and they were all spot on. The food and service was 5 star . We will go back.

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  24. Kerri

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food, drinks and service are always outstanding. The constant walk by with the IPad and looking at your plate is a bit annoying. I dine here a few times a month and that is the only complaint. They are always so nice so feel bad commenting on this issue but it’s very obvious and a bit unwelcoming.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch food, great service, amazing patio. Loved it.

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  26. Barb

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great! Food was great! Too much noise.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding service. In our party there was one person who has a very alergic to seafood. The server took our request for careful attention, checked and confirmed the oil for fries were fried in oil with seafood, AND the meal arrived with an Allergy stick to remind everyone of the concern. Well Done!

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  28. KathleenU

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for a mother/daughter brunch and was so impressed with service, food and atmosphere. Will definitely visit again sometime soon. Plus. then have an amazing cocktail menu.

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  29. CarlaF

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Please go for brunch ! The food was 10/10 . The strawberry shortcake pancakes?! The drinks were constantly done great which is hard . Def returning !

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  30. Mack

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had nachos for an appetizer; very tasty. Highly recommend the Cobb salad. Delicious and large.

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  31. Jeffp

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Made a reservation to sit outside through Bowery website/OpentTable. Proceeded to be sat inside. I told the host we made a reservation for outside and was told, “no, the reservation was for inside”. I doubled checked my confirmation and it did in fact say outside. I showed the host my confirmation and then was told that their computer system doesn’t actually show what we choose when booking the table. And that it would be an additional 45 minutes to be sat outside. The story changed from one thing to another, that left a bad impression since we specifically chose the Bowery to be able to sit outside. Food and drink were great as always but the entrees came out directly after we started our appetizer. Yes of course we’ll be back, love the food and the beer selection.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always! My favorite brunch spot, I come all the time!

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  33. Ellie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Sunday brunch. We chose to eat outside. Lovely. Cannot wait to return. Can accommodate any number of guests.

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  34. KrisL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an older guest with me which always makes it hard to hear but the staff tried to put us in the quietest place possible. I think trying to keep music more limited to only the bar area would be welcomed (knowing that is tough). Generally as we all get older it is so much more difficult to hear in social spaces. Thank you. Food is amazing! Thank you

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here to have dinner and watch a basketball game. All the staff were incredibly accommodating and at no point did we feel unwelcome to stay at our table for the night to watch the game. We had the crab dip to start which was delicious. I had the steak frites which was cooked well and the fries were seasonably very well. They had a great drinks menu with a decent choice in beer for myself. All in all, it was an awesome experience and I’d love to come back here again for dinner or brunch!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Mothers day

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  37. TBS08

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for fantastic drinks and wonderful food. Brunch on Mother's day was super easy and delicious. Ate on the pleasant patio.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and staff that was extremely cordial and thoughtful. Definitely will be back again

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  39. MichaelS

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very Friendly! Great Experience!

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  40. DianaG

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Love this local place! Lots of energy and upbeat crowd…such a good vibe! Great place to watch sports.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Bowery Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 698-2261.

The Bowery Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Bowery Bar

2261 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–1:00 am Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–1:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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