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The Banks Seafood and Steak, Boston, MA

The Banks Seafood and Steak

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4.5
4.5
1418 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The latest venture from restauranteur Chris Himmel and Executive Chef Robert Sisca, The Banks delivers inspired interpretations of coastal favorites and classic steak dishes in an elegant two-story space in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Seafood, steaks, and strong cocktails are served against a backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows, a warm and inviting fireplace, a working wine room, and open kitchen—making this the perfect place to celebrate, indulge, and enjoy New England classics like you’ve never had them before. Swing in for daily oyster hour, or reserve a table for your next celebration.

Located on the corner of Clarendon and Stuart Streets, The Banks is within walking distance of the South End and Back Bay neighborhoods, including just a short distance from Boston's famous Copley Square.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Midday Lunch Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Edson Rojas
  • Private party facilities
    At The Banks Seafood and Steak, we pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen while featuring land options as well. We offer two fully private dining spaces, as well as many other semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for partial and full buyouts.
  • Private party contact
    Alexander Sohn: (617) 399-0028
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Jazz Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Banks Seafood & Steak every Sunday from 11am - 2pm for a leisurely brunch with live jazz, featuring rotating duos and trios of local musicians. Sip, savor, and soak in the smooth sounds—every Sunday on Stuart Street. Pair the music with our Bloody Mary made with oyster brine, a buttery Croissant Breakfast Sammie, and Lemon Pancakes for the table.
    Sunday Jazz Brunch Photo
  • Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 30, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us for an exclusive wine dinner featuring Paul Hobbs Winery with special guest Agustina Hobbs. Experience a special five-course menu crafted by Executive Chef Edson Rojas paired with a Paul Hobbs Winery selection curated by Wine Director Benjamin Chesna. Visit TheBanksBoston.com/happenings for full menu details.
    Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • $2 Oyster During Midday

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Join us from 3 - 6 pm every day for $2 dollar oysters! Reservations and walk-ins welcome.

    $2 Oyster During Midday Photo

What 1,418 people are saying

The Banks Seafood and Steak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Banks Seafood and Steak offers "wonderful service" and "delicious" food in a chic, modern setting. With standout dishes like "amazing oysters" and exceptional seafood offerings, it's a great spot for both casual lunches and special occasions. "Service was outstanding," and the ambiance, especially by the fireplace, is "warm and inviting."

1,418 Reviews
  1. Rayma

    Raleigh16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Was seated at our table 20 minutes late. Table service was slow and then when we did get a server, he rushed. Expected more.

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  2. Hollis

    Greater Boston31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Easter brunch. Food overall was good especially omelette and bacon. Service started off well then not so great. Our server didn’t come after food delivered and had to get another server to bring coffee then didn’t ask if needed cream/sugar then didn’t bring a spoon. Then given check without asking about dessert which we had planned on but ended up getting elsewhere. Overall good location and food good but not sure I would go back for brunch.

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  3. peter VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Calamari was perfect, my filet was excellent and they made chimichuri sauce just for me! A bit understaffed but it is Marathon weekend. Wine list is quite good, not too voluminous but good broad selection and prices were not over the top. Desserts - lemon tart, praline cheesecake were great - chocolate cake needed to be warmed.

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  4. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice spot for lunch. Food was delicious. Service was attentive. Would definitely return for drinks or dinner.

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  5. J

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very full, with tables close together, which made it a bit loud. But the service was wonderful and the food was delicious

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  6. Bert

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud, busy space but with the most amazing oysters, shrimp and lobster in the Boston area Service was outstanding!!! Charming and attentive!

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. We had fish tacos and the mushroom and goat cheese omelette. Both were very well prepared. Music today was a little louder than last time we went to the jazz brunch, but was still nice . They seemed to be a little short staffed server wise. Overall a very nice experience and we look forward to going again.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words about our food. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fish tacos and mushroom and goat cheese omelette. I am sorry that it seemed that we were short staffed. We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. We'll certainly look into this to ensure we're fully staffed and ready to serve you next time. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Banks Seafood and Steak soon. Best regards, The Banks Management Team

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  8. Scott

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped by for a first time drink, ended up going to dinner the following night. Pleasant crowd, and nice decor made me feel welcome. The restaurant is 2 levels, with lots of space upstairs. If you don’t have reservations, you should be fine. Regarding the food, our party tried the Caesar Salad, Calamari, Branzino, Lobster Gnocchi, Pasta Bolognese, and the Roasted Chicken. Every single dish looked incredible and delivered on taste. The Branzino was simply incredible and the Caesar Salad, in its simplicity, was maybe the best Caesar Salad I have ever had. I don’t think you can go wrong with anything at The Banks. A really enjoyable experience; wish I lived closer.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on March 31, 2025
    Scott, Thanks for visiting us while you were in town. We're delighted to hear that you had a pleasant experience and enjoyed your dining experience at The Banks Seafood and Steak. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our Caesar Salad, Calamari, Branzino, Lobster Gnocchi, Pasta Bolognese, and the Roasted Chicken. We get lots of people glowing over the food, and actually we hear that same comment about the Caesar pretty often. We always strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests. Your feedback is truly appreciated! We're glad you found us to be a good choice for a dining experience. We look forward to your next visit when you are back in Boston! The Banks Management Team

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  9. Sylvia VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at this restaurant and we really loved the food and the staff was very friendly and professional
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on March 31, 2025
    Sylvia, Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first experience at The Banks Seafood and Steak. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our staff friendly and professional. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon! The Banks Management Team

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  10. Richard

    Seattle10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We thought the ambiance was city modern look. It was real nice open feel. The food was delicious & service great. The only negative remark was not disclosing additional fees associated with truffle d=fries & hot fudge with desert. We definitely recommend.
    The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on March 26, 2025
    Richard, Thanks for visiting us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and food at The Banks Seafood and Steak. We strive to create a unique and enjoyable dining atmosphere for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback about the disclosure of additional fees. We'll certainly take this into consideration to ensure our guests feel fully informed. We're glad you'd recommend us and we hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Banks Management Team

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FAQs

The Banks Seafood and Steak offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 399-0015.

The Banks Seafood and Steak is rated 4.5 stars by 1418 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Banks Seafood and Steak

406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Midday Lunch Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Edson Rojas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    At The Banks Seafood and Steak, we pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen while featuring land options as well. We offer two fully private dining spaces, as well as many other semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for partial and full buyouts.
  • Private party contact
    Alexander Sohn: (617) 399-0028
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