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Bulfinch Social, Boston, MA

Bulfinch Social

3.8
3.8
36 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Experience the flavors of New England at Bulfinch Social in this newly designed modern American brasserie. Offering Breakfast and Dinner seven days a week.

The menu consists of fresh seasonal ingredients and local comfort foods, such as Truffle Fries, Fish Tacos, and New York Strip Steak. Featuring Boston's best calamari...seriously!

Enjoy the refined cocktail, beer & wine program featuring classic American cocktails alongside some new, modern inspired offerings.

Located in Boston's historical flat iron building at the award winning Boutique Hotel - The Boxer Boston. A Condé Nast Traveler® Reader's Choice Top Hotel Winner 2017 & 2018.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, French American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 624-0202
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mauricio Gomez Sepulveda
  • Catering
    Available! Phone the hotel directly at 6176240202 to speak with our Sales Team.
  • Private party facilities
    Available! Phone the hotel directly at 6176240202 to speak with our Sales Team.
  • Neighborhood
    West End
  • Cross street
    Causeway Street, Lancaster Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    North Station (Amtrak, Green line, Orange line, Commuter Rail), Haymarket (Orange line, Green line), Bowdoin (Blue line).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

36 Reviews
  1. WendyW

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Not a real restaurant-- it's a small hotel bar. No waiters. One poor overwhelmed bartender expected to seat and serve all patrons and work the bar?? We left without getting to order after it was clear this would be a time-wasting disaster. Poor guy. Shouldn't be on Open Table.

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  2. JulieM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Breakfast was to expensive and not worth it . The pancakes were dry and the bacon was overcooked .

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  3. RDuf

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our dinner at this bright and airy brasserie before a concert at TD Garden. Great atmosphere and service, good food, and a very short walk to the Garden. Would definitely recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We went on a Sunday evening before a concert. We ended up choosing the place just on the reviews. We went in only to find out later on, there was only a bartender working and that was all and 3 people called out. The poor man was over his head. He was running the bar along with tables. They ended up having someone from the hotel run food and help out. I’m in no way blaming the kid, he did his best. I got the wedge salad in which consisted of a whole head of lettuce chopped in half with a tiny bit of dressing and some toppings. They ran out of a lot of items to eat. I was starving by the time the concert started. The dinner ended up being so expensive.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Staff seemed annoyed we showed up. Restaurant was empty. We requested a high top which were open and got a low top. Wait staff disappeared for long stretches. Wait staff spilled plate on one of dinners at table. Did not bring extra napkins. Did not bring extra condiments which were spilled. Only provided extra fries as most of them were spilled.

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  6. TraceyK

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful. Simple and delicious menu choices. Comfortable atmosphere.

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  7. JFFRMF

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great location near TD Garden - we found it before a Celtics game. Lovely cocktail & wonderful salad & appetizers We will go again soon

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! Service was fast as we were the first one there, and food was delicious and great price.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Worst Boston restaurant experience in years. Poor service. Kitchen lost order. Kitchen closed but server assured us we’d get our order finally came our an hour later. Never for drinks and the “Benedict’s “ were soft boiled eggs no Hollandaise on a cheap English muffins. Stay far away from this place

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  10. BrendaP

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal! Bartenders were amazing. The calamari was the best I've ever tried anywhere!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We were seated for 20minutes before anyone came to pour water and take drink orders. Took another 20 min for drinks, food took forever. One of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a long time.

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  12. JonC

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    There was some problem in the kitchen. Orders were not coming out to the tables. We got ours just in time to make our concert but most we’re still waiting. Like the chef was missing last night?

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We were celebrating NYE and the food wasn’t up to par. My husband’s steak was full of grizzle. We were quite disappointed with the meal.

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  14. Karenm

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    One server for the entire dining room. Host didn’t help out. More staff needed. It was the same for breakfast the next morning. Salmon was undercooked. Wings and homemade ricotta with brioche were excellent.

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  15. timferr

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    No chef, not mentioned on their web site or when I made the Open Table reservation, no sign at all in the restaurant saying they had no chef or a limited menu - sort of annoying as I was going to a sporting event and had limited time - not sure I'll be back when they cannot do things as simple as communicate

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The poor bartender was taxed beyond her ability and honestly none of it was worth half what we paid.

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  17. JANEP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    One waitress for the entire place, one chef, one bartender. It’s too bad that people aren’t working in this industry. It took 1 hour and forty five minutes to get three salads and a flatbread. Flatbread had a hair in it, and was soggy. Will not be coming back

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Extremely slow, very understaffed. I

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  19. TWash

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The calamari, fish tacos, chicken wings, kale salad with salmon, and Brown Derby were all delicious! Portion sizes were neither too big or small to share among 3 people. It was nice and quiet, and the service was great. Perfect place to get your money’s worth of food/drink before visiting TD Garden.

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  20. GeorgeH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The woman working the bar was also the Food server…..She was very good and the only reason I gave 3 Stars was because she should have some help. I give her 10 stars for all the running around she did…..hat off to her

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  21. whatever

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation through open table. Showed up and found out the restaurant wasn’t even open. Couldn’t find another place to eat before the event at TD garden so went without dinner. Tried to book another restaurant through open table, but the restaurant somehow said I attended my reservation even though they weren’t open, so the app wouldn’t let me double book somewhere else. Terrible experience, thanks for that. Update your damn availability.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It wasn’t open.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular food and spectacular service! Will definitely be back soon to enjoy once again!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2021

    overall5food5service3ambience1
    They didn’t ask for my reservation, they didn’t celebrate or congratulate my wife for the note I left, the food is really amazing, the rest is bad….

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  25. CathieC

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very good dining experience. Perfect location for Garden events. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

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  26. Peter

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is relatively new and this was our first visit. We were very favorably impressed. The quality of food and service were very high as was the ambiance. Prices are very reasonable for this quality dining experience downtown. The chef was making the rounds in the dining room and was clearly working hard to make sure his guests were having a good time and enjoying his food.

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  27. Stuart

    Greater Boston

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and service. The chef took special attention to our requests - greatly appreciated!

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  28. PatriciaK

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great food with warm, attentive service. Have already told several friends they need to try it.

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  29. JohanL

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food

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  30. Martha

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, food and ambiance were top notch! Loved it all!

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  31. SpecialK

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely assembly of small plates with lively flavor profiles. What a pleasant surprise!

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  32. TracyD

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great drinks, cozy atmosphere. Great place to eat before a Garden event.

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  33. Kathy

    Palm Springs

    63 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Soooo...they never seem to have waiters. I've been here on multiple business trips and I am always served by a bartender. Last time the sides for my dish were cold. Experience could be great...but not yet.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As a local Bostonian, I have now eaten here multiple times for both Breakfast and Dinner. The French toast, sticky Bun and Steak and eggs are INCREDIBLE for brunch and the bloody Mary’s are mixed perfectly. The calamari and wings are an absolute MUST for dinner appetizers and are FANTASTIC!! The people are wonderful and the location is perfect for anyone visiting the TD garden (basically across the street). It is a 5 minute walk from the North End and Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall and is right in between North Station and Haymarket T stations for those who want to enjoy some cocktails without having to worry about driving or spending money on Uber. Overall I’d give this restaurant an A+ and will be coming back this week!

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  35. ClaireF

    Munich

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Don’t go here expecting a nice dinner

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  36. Kathy

    Palm Springs

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was really quiet...which was nice. Outstanding crab cakes and great wine. Highly recommend.

    Bulfinch SocialResponded on October 1, 2019

    Hi Kathy, Thank you for this great review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed our Lobster Crab Cakes as well as our wine selection. We look forward to seeing you hopefully again soon! Cheers, BFS Team

    3 people found this helpful

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
  • Physical distancing

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

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bulfinch Social offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 624-0202.

Bulfinch Social is rated 3.8 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bulfinch Social

107 Merrimac St, Boston, MA 02114-4709

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Causeway Street, Lancaster Street
  • Neighborhood
    West End
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, French American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    North Station (Amtrak, Green line, Orange line, Commuter Rail), Haymarket (Orange line, Green line), Bowdoin (Blue line).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mauricio Gomez Sepulveda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 624-0202
  • Catering
    Available! Phone the hotel directly at 6176240202 to speak with our Sales Team.
  • Private party facilities
    Available! Phone the hotel directly at 6176240202 to speak with our Sales Team.
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