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Uni

Name: Uni
Address: 370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02215
Telephone: (617) 536-7200
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 13, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

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Why we love it

Executive chef: Ken Oringer & David Bazirgan

Open since 2002, Back Bay’s Uni still turns out some of the city’s best seafood, much of it sourced from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market. Acclaimed chef Ken Oringer’s menu stars decadent dishes like the uni spoon—uni paired with caviar and a quail egg—in a luxe and lively space inside the Eliot Hotel that makes every meal feel like a special occasion.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 536-7200
Website
http://www.uni-boston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Uni Goes on the Road! Enjoy an amazing menu customized by our award-winning chefs from the comfort of your own home, business or special event venue! Specializing in but not limited to: Caviar + Uni Tastings | Interactive Sushi Classes + Demos | Uni's Beverage Tasting Experience Please inquire for details + pricing. Shelagh@uni-boston.com
Private party facilities
Our spacious Private Dining Room can be arranged for a reception of up to 70 guests or a seated meal for up to 50 guests. Private Boardroom meeting space can accommodate up to 12 guests with AV options provided. For all inquiries, please email: hsmith@uni-boston.com
Private party contact
Harrison Smith: (617) 536-7200

Location
370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Massachusetts Avenue
Parking details
Street parking available. The closest garage is at 50 Dalton Street.
Public transit
MBTA Green Line Hynes Convention Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Take-Kase: Edomae Style Nigiri Omakase
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us for the "Take-kase" Omakase, a unique, tradition-rich Edomae-style omakase tasting every Thursday. With only 4 sushi bar seats available at 5:30 pm and 8:15 pm, Chef Tsuyoshi "Take" Takeishi crafts a tasting menu inspired by his travels in Japan, focusing on hyper-seasonal ingredients. This intimate setting allows for a personalized journey through the delicate art of Japanese cuisine, with optional sake pairings by Certified Sake Professional Akira Sherman. Each dish and sake pairing is meticulously chosen to highlight seasonal flavors. Reserve your spot for an unparalleled culinary adventure that pays homage to the traditional Edomae experience, where the freshness and seasonality of ingredients are paramount.

What 2,186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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2,186 Reviews

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William
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food: amazing. Great quality. Expensive. Sat at Lower sushi bar. Sashimi chef in attendance was cold and aloof. Didn’t take the conversation bait, which was a turn off. Young local who doesn’t understand hospitality. Fortunately the food from the sushi bar was very good. We could set aside the attitude and enjoy the food. Note to restaurant manager: hire a decent conversation for the folks behind the sushi bar, otherwise it’s no fun. Thanks for the good food.
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JulieJ
Chicago
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were the first people in the restaurant but the hosts impolitely refused seat us at our preferred table. The server pushed our desired price boundary by about $150-200 dollars which made our overall experience pretty uncomfortable. We asked to spend $400-450 our bill ended up being over $600.
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PeterS
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I choose to go to Uni whenever I am in Boston. The service, the food, spirit of Uni is wonderful. Instead of crawling through the menu, I often ask the team to surprise me. They never disappoint. the chefs are gifted and creative when given the chance. Try it.
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sandra
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Waited a long time for service. When waiter finally came, he gave the excuse that the section was closed and they opened it just for us. Waiter forgot my glass of wine. My husband was on his third dish before my first arrived. Final straw I: It was my husband's birthday and they put the lit candle in a separate plate by itself. Final straw II: My husband had to walk up 3 blocks to find an ATM to pay the valet because the one they sent us to across the street (in a liquor store!) was down.
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Adriana
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Rated as one of the best and very expensive. Very disappointed. There for anniversary. Seating uncomfortable. Drinks took longer than expected. Bar was was way behind. Waiters are friendly but their “outfits” are really raggedy. Cargo shorts and t-shirts. Did not look clean and neat. (As supposed for being such a high end restaurant). Place is casual and nothing fancy or attractive. Food was good but nothing spectacular to charge the prices they do. In general this restaurant is overpriced, overrated and not worthy . Won’t be back in a while…
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BARRY
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We were very disappointed with our dinner last night at Uni. The sushi was good to average but grossly overpriced. We spent $191.00 before tipping and had no alcohol!!! They charged $35.00 for four thin slices of Chutoro tuna sashimi!!! Their ratings are NOT accurate. If you like being robbed for average sushi, this is your place. AVOID this place as there are many better sushi options in Boston. GROSSLY OVERPRICED SUSHI THAT IS NOT WORTH IT!!!
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Guillermo
Mexico City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente fusión de comida y un servicio AAA , su variedad de platillos es excelente
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Afsoon
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Uni !!! Always consistent and amazing . Food /service and ambience .
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Betsey
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants and select it as our go to bday celebrations for our family. Food was amazing as usual but completely ignored the fact that we were there to celebrate. It was noted on the reservation, my husband mentioned it when he walked in. Only after we had our dessert my son got up and said something to the waiter and he brought over a plate with a candle stuck to it. Super bummed that there was zero acknowledgement regarding the bday we were celebrating. We specifically planned and chose Uni to celebrate and I might as well as just blew out the candle that was on my table. We will continue to go because food is great but will think twice before selecting to celebrate the bdays of every single person in my family.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Honestly mid food, lacking the flavor town. Probably sufficient for an underdeveloped palette, maybe like someone he’s eaten sushi 4 or 5 times…. Sick atmosphere, NOT A GOOD MEAL DEAL 700 bucks for me and my rents. Final conclusion, sorta worth :?
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Uni is rated 4.6 stars by 2186 OpenTable diners.

Uni does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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