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No. 9 Park, Boston, MA

No. 9 Park

4.4
4.4
3550 Reviews
$50 and over
European
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Located in an elegant townhouse in historic Beacon Hill, No. 9 Park provides an intimate setting to enjoy Barbara Lynch's refined cuisine. The menu showcases an artful blend of regionally inspired Italian and French dishes with an emphasis on simplicity and flavor. The wine program focuses on regional producers whose styles reflect a taste of place. The dining room, designed by Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz of C&J Katz, radiates a quiet and timeless elegance in the form of a muted taupe palette and dark polished wood floors. From the carefully selected wines to the warm hospitality, No. 9 Park strives to set the standard for fine dining in Boston.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 742-9991
  • Website
    http://www.no9park.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Barbara Lynch
  • Private party facilities
    No. 9 Park offers both private and semi-private dining for 15 to 75 guests for a sit down dinner or up to 100 for a cocktail reception. Celebrate your special occasion such as an engagement dinner, wedding reception, graduation celebration, brunch event, and business dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Jenny Soldatos: (617) 423-4200
  • Location
    9 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108
  • Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Cross street
    Beacon Street
  • Parking details
    We recommend street parking on Park Street or next to the State House after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    No. 9 Park is less than 1 block from Park Street Station on the Red and Green Lines, a short walk from Government Center on the Blue Line and Downtown crossing on the Orange Line.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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  • Greater Boston

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston

    Great for fine wines

3,550 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall3Food3Service2Ambience2
    It was fine, fairly expensive for the food and quality and the service you receive. Unfortunately not as good as we thought it would have been.

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  2. Lscout

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
    No 9 Park never disappoints…the server was terrific …menu fairly limited for lunch but food always interesting and excellently prepared and served…

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall3Food2Service2Ambience3
    While servers were friendly and courteous, service was slow. No one checked on our table, i.e., "how is everything? - do you need anything?" The halibut was inedible - dry and tasteless. Vegetables were soggy and overwhelmed by sauce. Restrooms were a mess. The wooden casing for the sink in the ladies room is rotting. A guest ordered a glass of wine, never showed up. Oysters, caviar and stake tartare were very good.

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  4. MaryannS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall3Food5Service5Ambience1
    The food and service were incredible but the ambiance was disappointing. We sat in the back dining room. It was empty (but okay, we ate at 6pm so early) but the tables were unremarkable (only one lonely little candle), and the furniture/decor was tired. The bathroom was old and outdated and I could’ve been in any bar in Boston. If you’re going to command the prices, the ambiance needs some attention. We left underwhelmed by the atmosphere even though the food and service was great. I’d rather spent half the money and go to a restaurant that invests in the actual experience of dining with an intentional point of view that matches the quality of the food.

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  5. UNKNOWN

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service2Ambience5
    I have had numerous wonderful meals here, but unfortunately, they were only offering a pre fixe menu this evening. The food was good but did not offer many of our favorite dishes. Pre fixe should have streamlined the service. The server was extremely proud of their quality of service but was unable to show cause for his arrogance. Since it was pre fixe, I ordered wine for each course at the very beginning. Each bottle of Champagne or white wine needed to be chilled before being served. I cautioned the server to advise the kitchen to not serve any course until the wine was served. The food was on the table for each course a minimum of 5 minutes before the wine arrived. I ordered 2 bottles to go with the main course but the second was not presented until we were finished with the course. We requested information about after dinner drinks, but we were given the check instead. I hope this meal was a gaff instead of an example of what to expect in the future.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall2Food3Service2Ambience3
    Quite a disappointing experience. When seated, we could hear shouting and loud conflict in the kitchen which made the dinner seem forced. The staff seemed inexperienced and overextended so the service was uneven with long gaps between courses. We each had the Prix Fixe menu. We were not offered help with wine pairings (we were not offered wine at all until we requested it mid meal). The ricotta coquettes were quite oily and did not have the expected lightness. The prune filled gnocchi were interesting but heavy. The wait staff blew our main course selections. One of us ordered duck but was served halibut and would have needed to wait for her selection to be re-prepared out of sync with the rest of the party. She took the halibut despite her red wine accompaniment already at the table which was inappropriate but escaped the server’s acknowledgement. Unfortunately, the halibut was dry and so the main course was a weak point for the entire party. The chocolate mousse and semolina cake desserts were both delicious but we were not offered coffee until the dessert plates had been already cleared. In sum, The meal, the service and the ambiance were all letdowns for the reputation and a poor value for the price.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall1Food2Service1Ambience3
    To start Ordered a Patron Margarita, we were told out of patron was then recommended another type of Tequila I had never heard of expected it to be of comparable value (guess this place likes to take advantage of less knowledgeable customers)Margarita cost 45 dollars. Then was served bottle of warm white wine and had to wait 45 minutes for it to chill before continuing to drink. Meals were presented great and flavors were also good but the price point is obviously geared toward “an experience” rather than just dining. Overall the service was terrible and generally feel like we were taken advantage of from the start with the drink situation. Will never return to a Barbra Lynch restaurant.

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  8. MikeFabb

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    This was my first time dining at 9 Park and was for a business meeting after a long day of planning with our team. The food was outstanding. I made the reservation without even looking at the menu and didn't know what to expect, except for "being good". There were two selections: the Chef tasting or the four course dinner. It was a wonderful dinner. The flavor profile, the attention to detail, the heat, etc were spot on. My only negative is that we were seated near the kitchen which added to some of the noise but overall was acceptable. Since this was a Friday and we were there for business, it was totally ok. I would recommend it. It's pricey but more or less met my expectation.

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  9. CambridgeFoodlover

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    It’s the best food in Boston. Excellent service, great experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A wonderful experience. Service starts before you arrive, calling to check on allergies and special occasions. The menu is limited and expensive, but the dishes range from high-quality to inspired. Steak tartare with squash puree? It absolutely works but keeps your attention. The signature prune-stuffed gnocchi with foie gras was a highlight. Staff was lovely and on a Sunday night the ambience was cozy and calm. There's no getting around the price -- there is no bargain option here -- but it delivered on quality commensurate to the cost.

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  11. Julia

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience4
    Food was great and well presented. Service was a bit slow. The biggest disappointment was that there was no Sommellier on that night. If you are going to charge some of the wine prices you expect someone to be available to advise. As it happens we knew enough to make a choice but it would have enhanced our experience to get some guidance.

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  12. RobP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service5Ambience3
    The service was outstanding the food however was mediocre at best. We chose the Prix Fixe option which allowed for some choices but was very limited. Actually, the best items we had were all ones with an additional up charge. For instance, we began with a shellfish platter which was one of the best things we ate. In addition, my husband had the stuffed gnocchi and we both finished with the chocolate soufflé. I had steak tartare to begin with which was absolutely tasteless then tagliatelle and the halibut which was over cooked and dry. My husband began with the ricotta fritters which were delicious and duck for the main which was prepared two ways. The confit was good but the breast was tough and rubbery. Also, we were never offered coffee or tea with our dessert. One other note is we were seated by the kitchen, throughout the meal we constantly heard the chef calling out the orders, it was quite annoying and I definitely would not recommend sitting there. So, all in all, not a memorable meal especially for the price. We have dined at many fine restaurants this is one we will not be going back to.

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  13. Mike

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service2Ambience2
    Not sure what happened - this was not up to No 9 standards. Both the food and the wine pairings missed the mark on many of the tasting menu’s courses. And, for some reason the chefs in the kitchen were yelling throughout the meal. Also, we had trouble communicating about a nut allergy regarding the bread - the server did not speak English and never returned to answer our questions.

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  14. OutdoorSpot

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service4Ambience3
    My Wife and I were very excited to try this restaurant for our one year wedding anniversary. We met almost a decade ago in Boston and used to walk by this restaurant all the time, saving the time we do visit for a special occasion. The decor features classic Beacon Hill prominence, albeit the tables slightly smushed together, as the dining room filled, it become a little hard to navigate, creating mini traffic jams of customers and staff alike. I chose the chef's menu, whilst my wife chose the pre-fixe so we can have the best of both worlds. Overall, both menus started very strong -- the first two on the chef's tasting and the steak tartare appetizer were excellent. We hoped this would be a sign of great things to come as the menu evolves. However, and especially for the pre-fixe, the consistency of high quality food did not continue. We found the beef cheek overcooked, the tagliatelle average, and the maine halibut very overcooked it was very dense and chewy (my wife couldn't even bother to finish it). Having the final entree on the pre-fixe come out to be overcooked and underwhelming as a plate really sealed our assessment of No. 9 Park. Here's the good: Desserts were great, and bread service was excellent though! Service was also top notch - highly attentive servers, knowledgeable on the wine, and introduced the dish in great detail in case we forgot! They were great sports and I wish the food matched their spirit and attitude. Overall, for what ended being a $500 or so dinner (we had a $100 bottle of wine with dinner FYI), the value was seriously lacking when compared to other Boston staples of fine dining (including Barbara Lynch's other restaurants - and considering this is her flagship, we were expecting it to be much much better). This was not a bad meal by any measure - but it's not a restaurant we would return to strictly based off of the value we received. You will find better food at a lesser cost elsewhere.

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  15. keswiss

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    Overall1Food4Service3Ambience3
    We were not aware of paying an extra 290US for the truffles, summing up to 800US for 2, quite a rip-off for being called „my friend“ about 50times. Karim Eid

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  16. MPW11

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience4
    A nice spot though we struggled to finish the four courses which were relatively large. Pretty dining room. Good location. Well prepared food. Service by waiter was unobtrusive and pleasant. The chap pouring our bottled water put his fingers on the top of the bottle which was unhygienic.

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  17. Tako

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    There’s a reason why the prune stuffed gnocchi are still the favorite dish!!! Indeed, true, true for your pallet.

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  18. candygirl820

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    There’s no al a carte menu but the 4 course pre fix was delicious! Ambiance is wonderful for a romantic date, a sophisticated birthday celebration or business meeting. I will definitely be revisiting the next time I’m in Boston.

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  19. RafaelV

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food, service ambiance were great. I definitely recommend it. I will be back

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  20. CynthiaK

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Having fixed price menus made it so there was way too much food and being unable to take any home (we were on our way to a concert) I overate and was too full. The food was very good but I don't know if it was worth the price it ended up being.

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  21. Shasha

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I had a WONDERFUL experience here! Took my husband for his birthday last weekend and received exceptional service with isolated seating. What I thought would be a nice dinner turned into a full experience and it's due to the general manager and great staff! 20/10.

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  22. KeithR

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    As always simply fantastic. Wonderful tasting menu.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service2Ambience1
    I had eaten several years ago at No 9 Park’s sister restaurant in Boston and did the Chefs Tasting. It was outstanding! I was very disappointed I the overall appearance of the restaurant, the service ( they forgot our wine pairings) and the overall experience. They ran out of the dessert that was on Chef’s tasting menu as well. I did not think it was worth what we spent. Very disappointed

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  24. Morgan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience5
    I have been to No. 9 Park a few times and have typically had a wonderful experience. In this instance, I was underwhelmed by the food and disappointed by the service. I hope this was just a fluke and not the new norm!

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  25. Muma

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service2Ambience2
    Conozco ese restaurante desde hace 19 años y siempre comía bien caro pero bien. Tenía tiempo que no iba y regresamos y la verdad me pareció muy costoso para lo que comimos. Creo que cambiaron el estilo antes era más francés ahora es otro menú y si uno come excelente uno paga por una desfiguración pero no tiene la calidad de comida para el precio

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  26. RogerR

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service4Ambience5
    New Prix Fixe is very expensive with limited choices. Fish was dry. Lack of American wines. However, the signature fig gnocchi was excellent.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Raymond was amazing. The food and atmosphere were sublime.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    Overall2Food4Service1Ambience2
    Service was incredibly poor for such an expensive restaurant

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  29. CamilaP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience3
    The food was really good, the service was a little slow, we had to wait a little to get our order. The place overall good.

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  30. JKOB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A delightful evening at No. 9 Park. Could not ask for more. The service was very welcoming . We had the Chef’s tasting menu with optional A5 Wagu and each dish was served with suitable interval in between and given time to savour. Recommended . If I have the chance to return to Boston, I would definitely go for this wonderful meal and restaurant again.

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  31. PegG

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
    We had a great time with our dear old friends --our waiter was delightful and funny

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  32. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great restaurant for a special celebration ! Tasting menu and wine pairing was awesome p

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  33. StevenF

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We love No. 9 Park. It is our favorite place for special occasions. Impeccable service.

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  34. NataliaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Large selection of French wines, very good chef and sommelier

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  35. JeffS

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous from start to finish. Recommend to anyone. Our favorite place in Boston

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  36. Mike

    Miami

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service3Ambience2
    Hi, We've been coming to No.9 Park for several years, when we first moved to Boston and since we left and come back every year to visit. This is the first time it feels that the overall experience was not the premium food, dining, service experience we used to have. The food was ok, it was the same if not similar menu but something was off with it. Didn't feel as curated as it used to be. Presentation and plate sizes were off. In general, just a decline in vibe, presentation and experience. I would be hard pressed to recommend until there's some sort of attention to the detail they used to be known for.

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  37. JCambridge

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service1Ambience2
    I was really disappointed in the meal. The food was okay but very basic. The service was really a let down. It was a quiet Sunday early dinner and I still didn't receive a glass of wine I ordered to pair with my appetizer. I ordered a different wine for my entree in it's place, with no apologies from staff regarding my missing wine.

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  38. TraceyA

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    No. 9 Park is heaven on earth! Do the tasting. The experience is 5 stars! Our 38th anniversary dinner was wonderful. The staff was SO accommodating. This was the 3rd anniversary dinner we’ve dined at ‘9’ and it makes for wonderful memories! Thank you!!

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  39. aleciam

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service5Ambience3
    Service was excellent. Signature gnocchi and cocktail were superb. Scallops were good, duck entree was uninspiring. Overall a pleasant evening.

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  40. TedA

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We enjoyed a magical evening at No. 9 Park for our 34th anniversary. Started with craft cocktails at the bar, before moving to our table for the chef's tasting menu and some. The wine service and the food was superlative in every facet. You want to be taken on a culinary delight, go here.

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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
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

No. 9 Park is rated 4.4 stars by 3550 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for No. 9 Park

9 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Beacon Street
  • Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We recommend street parking on Park Street or next to the State House after 5pm.
  • Public transit
    No. 9 Park is less than 1 block from Park Street Station on the Red and Green Lines, a short walk from Government Center on the Blue Line and Downtown crossing on the Orange Line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Barbara Lynch
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.no9park.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 742-9991
  • Private party facilities
    No. 9 Park offers both private and semi-private dining for 15 to 75 guests for a sit down dinner or up to 100 for a cocktail reception. Celebrate your special occasion such as an engagement dinner, wedding reception, graduation celebration, brunch event, and business dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Jenny Soldatos: (617) 423-4200

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