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dbar, Dorchester, MA

dbar

4.7
4.7
1388 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on. Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas. The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 265-4490

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Christopher Coombs

  • Private party facilities

    dbar can be booked for many different types of events.•Sit down dinners, up to 60 people•Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.•Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.

  • Private party contact

    Brian: (617) 265-4490

  • Neighborhood

    Dorchester

  • Parking details

    Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.

  • Public transit

    Savin Hill // Red Line

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,388 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Boston

    Contemporary American

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  1. FriendlyDiner

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Really bad experience tonight. I’ve been coming here for almost 15 years and tonight was a disaster. The kitchen was so backed up and couldn’t cope. It took over 1.5 hours to get our mains. We didn’t have time to finish our dessert we ordered. Server was apologetic but no manager in sight to assist. Food was fine but service was so chaotic it ruined our night
  2. Salem68

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and terrific service!
  3. JohnD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a really nice time. The corner table for great for conversation because a few of us had not seen each other since precovid. The staff - Julien perhaps?? - and his associate were very nice and helpful. Looking forward to another visit.
  4. Vince

    New England

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I decided to return…haven’t been there in a couple of years. So glad I did. The menu selections were great. The service and drinks were great as well. I had the beet salad and the mac&cheese with bacon. The food was delicious. I highly recommend!
  5. StuartA

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good to get back here after a long gap! Food was excellent.
  6. David

    New England

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always great. Austin was a great server.
  7. DavidM

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Server disappeared continuously. Forgot to put in drink order and apps. Drinks came out wrong. Food was cold. Entree order was put in wrong. I have eaten here many times over the last few years and it is progressively getting worse. Don’t think I will be back unless it’s to have drinks at the bar.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Disappointing food and service. The duck confit Cuban sandwich had very little meat, the fries were soggy and the steak tip portion was very small. Our server appeared new to the industry and while very nice, wasn’t very proactive. For the price point charged, we will not be back for dinner.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Valentine’s prix fixe dinner. Excellent service and ambiance. Every course was fantastic but the main cut of meat was striploin which I hadn’t heard of. It was a tad stringy but overall the meal was really, really good. Parking can be a bit of a challenge there was it’s worth it.
  10. GrayB

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Late reservation. Great food and service. Turns into a nightclub after last dinner service.
  11. ShellBells

    New England

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    A bit disappointing. First time back post covid. Lively, fun vibe. But food and service fell short. Server was polite but seemed to merely go through the motions. Food was mainly disappointing. Best was the falafel appetizer. Flautas were ok. Brazilian Moqueca was blah. Worst was the tuna/salmon poke bowl. Rice was either uncooked or old. Had no opportunity to request a change, since waiter never checked to see if all was ok. Not going back soon.
  12. JonD

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    New menu items were fantastic - had scallion, pancakes, steak tips, and the new fried chicken sandwich. It was all delicious.
  13. PhilS

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great waiter. It’s always nice when they remember that you’re regulars.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    I’ve been a dbar lover for a while but
  15. ChristopherM

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took 2 long time friends that had never been ( what?) anyway …. The chicken under a brick is always amazing! Recent menu changes were very cool. Bith friends for streak tips and said they were soooo tender & delicious! New cocktails were also a hot and yummy! Crème brûlée always good! Service ( John ) efficient, friendly, nice and so attentive and cute! Love love love DBAR!!! 👍🎉😃💋🍸❤️🤪 Chris from Quincy via Dot!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loving the updated menu. Several great new appetizers and entrees
  17. PhilS

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last summer we had a couple of bad meals with mediocre service. So we stopped keeping dbar in our dot ave rotation. We have been to dbar twice this winter and the meals and service have been excellent.
  18. RobertS

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Been there for New Years Eve before. The energy was not there this time. Not much dancing at midnight. Miss the old days.
  19. sdthrush

    New England

    130 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    what a great evening we had bringing in the new year at dbar. thanks to Chris, Austin and the kitchen staff for making our night a good one
  20. PaulB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved it! Our first time we will be back soon! Chris was awesome!!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dbar on NYE was fantastic! We had the 4 course meal…rave reviews from all 13 of us. Waiter was not only very cute but super friendly and professional. The staff seemed to be making the most out of working on NYE - saw them all smiling and having fun…a perfect environment for us to celebrate in. Thank you to the entire staff and owners/managers for continuing to create a fabulous atmosphere for the LGBTQA+ community.
  22. Sven

    New England

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was cordial and attentive, and everything we ordered was prepared well and tasted great. I cannot believe it has been so long since I last came here.
  23. KimD

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not our first time, definitely not our last. Our waiter Jake was an absolute Love! A little cold by the door but the curtain isn’t up yet. Food was fantastic, drinks delicious
  24. DavidT

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been a long time, but they are still just as good. Make a reservation for sure.
  25. Glenn

    New England

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wait, staff was quite nice
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food at dBar, as usual, was very good. All three of us enjoyed our meals. The squash soup appetizer was excellent. I had the salmon entree, it was cooked perfectly, tasty and moist. My friends loved their entrees of steak and chicken respectively. Prices, as everywhere, have gone up. Our three meals before tip came to $233.00. Bread, and the three oil dips used to come with a meal free but now cost $4. Dinner at dBar is now for special occasions instead of a regular visit. We sat at a table across from the entrance door. Every time someone entered or left, a frigid breeze made our table very cold. One of my friends had to put his coat on. There used to be a curtain at the front door to block that cold air. The curtain rod that held up the curtain is still there, but the curtain is not. It should be up again. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and the food was excellent.
  27. Melly

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and ambiance. Excellent waiter.
  28. LoriC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Meal! Fantastic Service. My wife and I hadn't been to DBar since before covid. We had the salmon, Falafel and Black and Blue Salad. All of them were delicious. and great service. Look forward to going back!
  29. Stephen

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Cody, Austin, and Travis. Great time always.
  30. SusanB

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love being under cover on a balmy, rainy Friday night in November. The evening could not have been more perfect! LOVE the staff!
  31. BELinMA

    New England

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I attended the "Southern France" wine dinner. While overall the food was outstanding, the mignonette used on the first course of fresh oysters actually detracted from the dish. The Rhone wines which accompanied the meal were unknown to me and thus were an opportunity to taste something new. Still crushin' it dbar! Keep up the great work.
  32. Gabby

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    dbar is amazing spot for a great meal and a great time.
  33. LizR

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The patio is lovely, covered and warm. The service was charming and responsive. The food was delicious. I can’t wait to go back
  34. Mike

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Probably the worst restaurant experience I have had in a long time. Our server was completely missing in action and clearly did not want to wait on one more table before closing. Didn't know the wines, didn't refresh the water, and messed up the order. Half food arrived 5 minutes before the rest of the order with no explanation. The blasted the music at 9:30 to get patrons to leave and didn't offer dessert.
  35. DebbieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This will be my new GO TO. The staff were exceptionally helpful, attentive and friendly. The food was phenomenal. LOVED IT
  36. wwkdt

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Good food, fair service, cool atmosphere. I'd go again.
  37. Shack2053

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Party times are great at DBar. Get a big group of friends together for music, dinner and drinks!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing. The drinks were good. The food was okay.
  39. BosTX

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great meal and wine pairings were excellent. Sommelier was very informative.
  40. Michael

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic wine dinner - loved all the pairings! Great value for the food and wine choices.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

dbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 265-4490.

dbar is rated 4.7 stars by 1388 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 6 times today
Google Map for dbar

1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Dorchester

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.

  • Public transit

    Savin Hill // Red Line

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Christopher Coombs

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 265-4490

  • Private party facilities

    dbar can be booked for many different types of events.•Sit down dinners, up to 60 people•Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.•Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.

  • Private party contact

    Brian: (617) 265-4490

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