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Black Lamb, Boston, MA

Black Lamb

4.6
4.6
248 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End.

Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries.

The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 982-6330

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chris Drown

  • Private party facilities

    Black Lamb offers our guests the ideal setting for a memorable evening, be it a party, business event or a special dinner with friends. We have several options to accommodate your dining needs. If you would like to know more, please contact us at (617) 982-6330 or info@blacklambsouthend.com.

  • Neighborhood

    South End

  • Cross street

    Union Park

  • Parking details

    There is on-street metered parking on Tremont Street. Please be cautious of resident parking signs and street cleaning postings - The city may tow. There is a parking garage at Atelier 505, located at 15 Warren Ave.

  • Public transit

    MBTA bus #43 stops at our front door. Back Bay (Commuter/Amtrak/Orange Line) station is a 10-minute walk. Walk up Clarendon St. toward Tremont St., take a right on Tremont St. and Black Lamb in on the right side of the street.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 248 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. ARIEL

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere , service , and food ! Will go back !
  2. KathleenP

    New England

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and cocktails. Helpful and attentive waiter (but not overbearing). A real find. A bit noisy, but that could have been the St Pat's Day crowd, or the March Madness crowd. A great meal all around.
  3. George

    New England

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Excellent food spoilt by far too high a noise level. Much more of a bar than a restaurant atmosphere. But the manager was responsive to a request for an off menu item. High marks for that.
  4. SMC39reviews

    New England

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Shepherd's pie and corned beef cabbage roasted vegetables were EXCELLENT! Our server was incredibly nice too.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience3
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  6. Marusia48

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    wonderful restaurant, but as is often today, music was far too loud and intrusive.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great oysters, although a little small. They were $1 though during happy hour. We had a lobster roll which was so yum. Great drinks and service.
  8. John

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bright dining area with great food and outstanding staff.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was good. The noise level was higher than I would like. The prices were also high.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic brunch menu. So many appealing - and different - choices, it was very hard to make a decision. Egg sandwich was perhaps the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had. Expertly toasted buttery brioche bun with that little bit of toasty crunch. Shaved ham with just the right salty edge. Perfectly cooked egg. All melded together with avocado and hollandaise. Delicious. And, I haven’t even mentioned the FRIES!
  11. Danj

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Menu is full of many options. The hard part is picking.
  12. MagdaleneRedeggs

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The dollar oysters were ok. They only had one poor guy shucking oysters for a full house. The wait staff asked if we wanted alcoholic drinks three times, and seemed rushed each time they came by. I wouldn’t recommend going on dollar night. It was also pricey overall.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a little lovely date yesterday. The food was great. The coffee cup was so cute. Will love to come back again on weekend and try the brunch menu!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got a bunch of apps and a few entrees to share with a group of 4, it was absolutely delicious at a great price! Fun place, will be returning for sure. A little noisy, so not great for bigger parties, but nice for a date where you can sit close to each other. Fun bar atmosphere.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was so attentive and friendly. Food and drinks were wonderful. Loved the twist on the dirty martini.
  16. JuliaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    lamb burgers and oysters amazing i wish they were better with filling up water cups
  17. CrystalL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience as always
  18. KaiA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    wait staff was very friendly and the food was great! dress is casual, the ambiance is nice and calm. the cosmos are very good!
  19. KatieG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were so impressed! Food was delicious and the host and staff were beyond accommodating for our party of 4 adults plus my 7 month old daughter. Dollar oysters before 5pm were a huge bonus. We will definitely be back!!
  20. Zooe

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and relatively inexpensive! We went for brunch and got a few things to share from the menu: banana bread, mussels, oysters, breakfast sandwich. The moules frites was our favorite. Would definitely recommend!
  21. Donna

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my daughter in law and her mom for lunch. We shared many delicious dishes ; Our favorite appetizer was the crab ragout grilles cheese, the best meal was the crispy fried fish sandwich and the incredible desert was the apple crisp vanilla ice cream. One of our meals was not prepared right and right away they took the blame and prepared the meal again. We were so full, that they packed it away and took it off the bill. I have a peanut allergy and it was not an issue. We really enjoyed all aspects of our lunch
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    It was nice, but the service ZERO!
  23. DianneB

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good. Servers were attentive but not pushing. When we needed something the servers were there - or they’d already done it. Food arrived promptly. I was dying for a green salad, but there was nothing like that on the menu. There were vegetarian salad options but I really wanted something with greens. Maybe there will be a green salad option another time.
  24. Eb2023

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5 stars every time we’ve visiting. Staff is amazing, food is delicious and the restaurant is the perfect size! Always a fun and awesome experience
  25. ShannonC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for a dinner with grandparents and grandchildren for a birthday. The food was incredible and there was something for everyone (various different diets- gluten free, vegan) and the ambiance was great!
  26. NinaG

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Noise level was noisy, not energetic. Lights were too low to read menu
  27. Brendenp

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Service was not the greatest. Food options is very limited not much to really choose from
  28. HungryRichard

    New England

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A wonderful place for lunch. Innovative menu, very nicely prepared. And quiet enough to enjoy the lunch. I’ve given up going for dinner; the ear splitting din just isn’t worth it.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service was stellar! I was with a friend and the noise level made it difficult to hear. Vegetarian options were limited.
  30. seacoastrunner

    New England

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I took advantage of the restaurant week menu. I had the beet salad which was absolutely delicious and very visually-appealing. I had the cheesburger which was good but nothing special. The fries were string fries which I love but were lukewarm. I got coconut cream pie for dessert. It was very light and delicious! We sat in the very back of the restaurant where it was a bit cozier. I would definitely recommend The Black Lamb and I'd go back.
  31. sfgn

    New England

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Each time we go the food gets better.
  32. pegster

    New England

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    We went for Resturant week First tine ever The short ribs were a very small portion Like for a child
  33. AudreyK

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent and food was delicious. We did the Boston Dine Out menu which was great value and the portions were large. The cocktails are fantastic as well. Save room for dessert!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    My date had dined here once before with his business partners and enjoyed it. This time, not so much. It was Restaurant Week so we took advantage of the prix fixe menu. Unfortunately, our server ignored us on three separate occasions, the main dishes lacked flavor, and the carrot cake was extremely dry and hard. The saving grace was the drinks - my champagne was top notch.
  35. Shirin

    New England

    102 reviews

    3.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Our first time at black lamb for our wedding anniversary! My husband ordered the beet salad and Branzini dish and for me as a vegetarian option was offered branzini with out the fish which was broccoli raisins and hamony with almonds ( no protein and not filling at all ) unfortunately they ran out of cauliflower appetizer ?? So they offered me crispy mushroom which was more breading than mushroom with a tasty yogurt sauce The margaritas we ordered was very delicious and portion was generous . The complementary bread rolls was very delicious and helped me to fill up . Service was nice and not pushy . Great place to go back for cocktails but not if you are vegetarian
  36. nomnom

    New England

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I will preface this by saying this is a review from a reservation during dine out week so it likely doesn’t reflect the normal environment. This is a fun local spot in the south end, not too pricey (the regular menu prices are reasonable). Food was good, I loved the short rib. Drinks are good, nice mix of classics and more trendy cocktails. The olives are surprisingly tasty. The bread is so so delicious and I highly recommend. The service felt rushed and I’m sure they were trying to turn the table. Our table for two was out 90 minutes after we sat down and we sat early and we definitely felt hustled through ordering etc, courses arriving, etc. I am not sure how much time they left for each reservation this week but I wondered given the rush we felt. I’d be very curious to see what it’s like on a non dine out week!
  37. Debola

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All three courses of our Dine Out Boston menu were delicious, and the waitstaff members were attentive and helpful.
  38. AlvinD

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience and drinks! Anything from the rawbar is fair game. I personally enjoyed the oysters!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is such a little hidden gem. So Yummy. When in Boston this is a must visit
  40. JohnA

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Very nice waitress however completely screwed up our drink order which meant it took forever to get them. The bartender even substituted a different brand of gin (without asking if we even liked the substituted brand) rather than tell us they did not have any Hendricks. Very odd. We were given a free dessert however due to this snafu. Food was good but not as good as we expected. Very noisy at the beginning but as the place emptied out, much better.

FAQs

Black Lamb offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 982-6330.

Black Lamb is rated 4.6 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today
Google Map for Black Lamb

571 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Union Park

  • Neighborhood

    South End

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Oyster Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    There is on-street metered parking on Tremont Street. Please be cautious of resident parking signs and street cleaning postings - The city may tow. There is a parking garage at Atelier 505, located at 15 Warren Ave.

  • Public transit

    MBTA bus #43 stops at our front door. Back Bay (Commuter/Amtrak/Orange Line) station is a 10-minute walk. Walk up Clarendon St. toward Tremont St., take a right on Tremont St. and Black Lamb in on the right side of the street.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chris Drown

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 982-6330

  • Private party facilities

    Black Lamb offers our guests the ideal setting for a memorable evening, be it a party, business event or a special dinner with friends. We have several options to accommodate your dining needs. If you would like to know more, please contact us at (617) 982-6330 or info@blacklambsouthend.com.

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