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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

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$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

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2 people

May 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
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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Executive chef: Ken Oringer & David Bazirgan

From the OpenTable editors: 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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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.

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What 2,321 people are saying

Uni reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Uni offers an inventive culinary experience with "fantastic, inventive and perfectly executed" dishes that showcase unique flavors. The staff is "super friendly" and knowledgeable, ensuring a memorable dining experience. The ambiance is lively, and the "creative takes on traditional Japanese" cuisine make it a must-visit for adventurous diners.

2,321 Reviews

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Carly
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the staff were outstanding- very knowledgeable and friendly! Everything that they recommended we ordered and it was all delicious!
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Cherise VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent staff and service ! food is outstanding!!
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Lauren VIP
Las Vegas12 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We waited 30 min for someone to take our drink order after I asked a server to take care of us. The food quality was good but overpriced.
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John
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend sitting at one of the sushi bars, chefs are friendly and engaging.
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Spencer VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Chefs omakase was delicious! Staff very attentive and nice. Wonderful evening. Thanks Uni!
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hubert VIP
San Francisco42 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Why am I unable to send a private note in the online form?
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Selim VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Enjoyed the food and the service was good, attentive and timely. However we were sat in the downstairs room, at a table next to the door that leads to the adjacent hotel lobby and where you have to go to reach the bathrooms. Terrible location. Downstairs was stuffy, no airflow, smell of charred food and there were people walking past our table constantly in and out of the door. Made for a terrible dining experience given the price we paid for dinner.
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Maryam VIP
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent — delicious food, great service, good drinks, fabulous dessert. Would definitely reccommend!
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Ansley VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Uni was delicious. Great food, and good pacing of the menu. The waiter was pretty pushy trying to upsell the table and it certainly edged on tacky. In addition, he was rather condescending when we asked for deviations to the kitchens planning, such as extra soy sauce or ginger. That being said, all of the bides were phenomenal. Our highlight of the night was the oysters, which are a must try!
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Lester
Dallas1 review
2.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Fish quality was amazing. Fish pairings were overwhelming. Service was unfriendly and felt awkward. It was nice that we got a complimentary dish since they didn’t tell us a lot of things were sold out. The waiter forgot to write down our nigiris and were confused why we just sat there. The waiters didn’t even know what was on their chef’s tasting menu. Really boring explanations making the tasting even more lackluster.
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Uni is rated 4.6 stars by 2321 OpenTable diners.

Uni does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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