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Vela, Boston, MA

Vela

4.3
4.3
22 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
Named for the constellation in the shape of a ship's sail, the neighborhood restaurant takes diners on an elegant yet approachable culinary journey across the world from the comfort of their table. Enjoy an inspired menu and craft cocktails against expansive windows and the bustling Seaport scene.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Latin / Spanish, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 377-4638
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Seaport
  • Cross street
    Thompson Place
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Silverline, Courthouse Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Create-Your-Own Prix Fixe Menu !

    $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Dine with us and enjoy our new Create Your Own, Prix Fixe menu! For just $65, pick any appetizer, entree, and dessert off of our entire menu. Your CYO dinner comes with one complementary glass of Brut Rose, and three courses for one (appetizer, entree, and dessert). We hope you join us for your next treat yourself moment at Vela Seaport, you deserve it!
    Create-Your-Own Prix Fixe Menu ! Photo

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

22 Reviews
  1. Casey

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is AMAZING! The service was excellent and the food was something I’ve never experienced before in my life - Absolutely delicious and left me wanting more, even though I was already full… I’ll be dreaming of the Tuna Crudo, Brazilian Moqueca and hand crafted cocktails… I look forward to our next visit to the Seaport and will definitely be back. Kudos to your F&B team!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience. Food was excellent. We had clam chowder and gnocchi. The bar tender helped us with drinks and our food. She was very polite, social, and accommodating of a few irregular requests. The food service was very fast compared to prior experiences at similar restaurants.

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  3. MollyD

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant was just ok. My husband and I made reservations through this app, but didn’t need to. There were really only people at the bar (it was a Thursday night). So no one was at the stand and the poor bartender was taking care of everyone in the place (she did a great job!). We started with the beef carpaccio, which had so much vinaigrette on it that you couldn’t taste the beef. My husband said his smash burger was good, but the steak in my steak frites wasn’t great. It was very very chewy. The desserts were excellent, but they only had 2 available. Overall, we found it overpriced and wouldn’t eat there again.
    VelaResponded on June 17, 2024
    Hello MollyD, We apologize for the unsatisfactory experience you had with our menu items; this is not the standard we hold ourselves to and service is always our #1 priority so that our guests feel welcome and cared for. Please contact me personally so that we are able to show you an exceptional experience. Best, Cheyenne Duarte Food and Beverage Manager Yotel Boston

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  4. John

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were the only party but were there a while before being served. Some dishes were good but one was poor.
    VelaResponded on July 2, 2024
    Hello John, We apologize for the unsatisfactory experience you had with our menu items; this is not the standard we hold ourselves to and service is always our #1 priority so that our guests feel welcome and cared for. Please contact me personally so that we are able to show you an exceptional experience. Best, Cheyenne Duarte Food and Beverage Manager Yotel Boston

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  5. HWBVan

    Portland

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. We were a little taken aback by the 18% service charge that was automatically applied as we’re not used to that and it was mentioned anywhere (on the menu, for example) until it showed up in the bill.
    VelaResponded on May 29, 2024
    Hello HWBVan, We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us! We always strive to provide extraordinary service to our guests, so we apologize for the miscommunication about the 18% gratuity, as it is a policy the hotel provides for our service staff that covers gratuity for your bill. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to host you again soon! Best, Vela Seaport

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a run for experience and looking forward to returning. 

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service. I was skeptical because it’s attached to a Yotel but this place is fantastic!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot!

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  9. JoeB

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered the scallops, and due to the marmalade it is served with the dish was inedible. The scallops were also not cleaned properly. No apologies given from either the wait staff or manager. Poor value overall even with the decent appetizers and desserts. They were also out of 1 dish when we arrived, a second one (the scallops ironically) after we arrived, and they were also out of 1 dessert. Possibly not their fault, possibly poor planning by whoever orders supplies.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food just did not taste good. The flavor combinations were bad, very off flavors, and overly salted. Would not eat here again.

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FAQs

Vela is rated 4.3 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Vela

65 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thompson Place
  • Neighborhood
    Seaport
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Latin / Spanish, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Silverline, Courthouse Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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