The Tastiest Lounges in Boston

Yvonne's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1501) • $$$

"5 Stars for ambiance that can't be beat and fantastic staff.I was looking for a vibey cocktail spot after grabbing drinks at another local spot and Yelp didn't let me down! When you enter this restaurant you will immediately be met with low lighting and a gorgeous interior. It's much larger than I expected, and they were able to fit us in at the bar.Frankie, our fabulous mixologist, was a delight! She helped guide us to some great cocktails, my favorite of which was the Come Clean. This cocktail consists of mezcal, green curry, bell pepper, lime leaf, Thai basil, cilantro, green apple, coconut, lime, and whey. WOW. It was like having a smoky Vietnamese dish as a cocktail and it was DIVINE. I got the last one they had available that night, otherwise I would've been three-deep by the end of our seating.For bites, we started with the Chicken & Quinoa Meatballs. These were big and covered with a Chinese garlic sauce, spicy mayo, peanuts, and jalapeños. I would definitely order them again, but they are in the Social Plates section of the menu for a reason! We also got the Gobi Manchurian stone fired pita, which is vegetarian and includes fried cauliflower, paneer, Kashmiri, mozzarella, and Manchurian chili sauce. I was a bit bummed because it was definitely more pita and sauce than toppings. I couldn't find the cauliflower at all, but it was tasty. Finally, we got the Berber Lentil Fritters from the snacks menu. These fritters have sweet pepper cheese, manchego, and spicy pickled carrots. As another vegetarian dish, this was a solid option and definitely satisfied!Overall, we had a great time here! I'd absolutely return for a longer visit and will be ordering the Come Clean cocktail every time! Frankie"

The Bell In Hand

★★★★☆ 3.6 (1272)

"Great place to stop for a beer and snack. Historic site in a historic part of this historic town. The bar feels like an old-time pub and then the seating area (where we we were) has windows for the perfect people watching scenario.Our server was very nice but just needed a little reminder to make eye contact when she walks by. She probably would have sold more drinks if she were slightly more attentive, but she was still lovely."

Jm Curley

★★★★☆ 3.8 (898) • $$

"Excellent drink Bangarang made by our skilled bartender Olivia!!Absolutely must recommend coming to this bar and trying this drink. Ambiance is great.Music is fineCrowd is lively.Service is super quick and the bartenders are crazy skilful making delicious drinks in a jiffy. French fries are not good. My hubby and I absolutely loved it and enjoyed our time here."

SOJUba

★★★★☆ 3.8 (547) • $$

"SOJUba is a nice place to go for a chill night out with friends! It's got a nice ambience here, that many people have noted, & fun drinks, LOTS of soju. If you're looking for some delicious Korean food in Boston, this is not the place to go. It's very much so just Korean bar food, mid at best & oftentimes, the food is not served to you hot, usually warm-ish cold. Do not have high expectations if you order any food from here. To be honest, just stick to the soju and you'll have a blast. Definitely recommend this place for big parties or even just a small group that's not looking to go out to the club. It's a lot more chill and a comfortable setting to have some drinks. They close pretty late, 2AM most days except Monday and Tuesday, which they close at 1AM."

Clink - The Liberty Hotel

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (466) • $$

"Stopped by here twice while we were staying in the Liberty Hotel for dinner and breakfast. I love the theme through the restaurant and entire hotel. The fact they incorporated the jail theme was amazing. Starting with breakfast the food was good. Nothing was stand out, but everything was rather tasty. I did appreciate that the requests for items on the side were made. I know sometimes that can be annoying. Only downside was with other patrons. There was a group next to us that were so loud with a lot of children playing and throwing toys. It definitely tainted the experience however I know that doesn't have anything to do with the restaurant. Now we dinner it was amazing. The food did take a while to come out, but I think it was worth the wait. The starter bread hit the spot! Absolutely delicious along with the oysters. The meals are rather large, I think you could almost share. We had a table of four and if we could go back I would share three meals because we had a lot left over. Our waiter I believe his name was Ben was great. On top of our food orders and constantly refilling out drink. I would recommend if you are in the area or staying at the hotel. Can probably skip breakfast though. Overall 4/5 stars!"

Volare Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (276)

"My sister and I made last-minute reservations on a Mother's Day. Fortunately they were able to squeeze us in at 5:30. We were met with a friendly hostess who seated us right away. Parking can be difficult since the streets are pretty narrow. My mom and I Ubered in anticipation for that.For appetizers we shared the rucola and the lobster Arancini balls. I could not get over the flavor from the sauce beneath Arancini balls. Anything I could, I dipped in the sauce. Salad it was very fresh and offered a good balance to the fried appetizer and pasta dishes we ordered later on. Our entrées consisted of the frutti demari, chicken broccoli Alfredo, and a haddock dish. My sister was indecisive about her order so she got it made with olive oil and also a side of the Alfredo. The Alfredo with the better choice of the two since we ended up mixing them together. I tried to go for the lighter version of the frutti demare by getting it with white wine sauce instead of the red sauce. It would have been better the get it was the red sauce since it was very simply seasoned even with all the seafood. My moms haddock order got mixed up by our waiter who profusely apologized after my mom brought it to his attention. He offered to place the correct order instead but we were too hungry to wait. She was still happy with the dish but was looking forward to all the sides that were offered with the one she initially asked for. We shared the chocolate lava cake as a dessert since we had brought in a cake for my mom as well. My mom also had a cappuccino which was beautifully served with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of the milk foam. The chocolate lava cake was exactly what we expected with the cold vanilla ice cream on top. Overall, wonderful experience meet with gracious staff. We couldn't have been more satisfied with our time and can't wait to come again. Highly recommend!"

Pazza on Porter

★★★★☆ 3.9 (203) • $$

"Update- 10/10 experience again both dinner service and bar. Our server was a nice guy who checked on us multiple times and made sure we had everything we needed. Emma at the bar was fantastic as well. Great vibes on a Saturday night, busy but not overwhelming. Get the octopus, you will not regret it."

Vintage Restaurant and Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (194) • $$

"One of our favorite restaurants in Boston!! My partner and I have been coming here 1-2x/week for about a year now, and the food is always delicious and most importantly consistent, and the staff is now family. Cozy restaurant in FiDi, with options to sit in the lounge (at a couch), at a table, or at the bar (actually 2 bars). All of the food is solid; but our favorite things on the menu are the clam chowder soup (best in Boston), buffalo chicken (and blue cheese) pizza, creamy tomato soup, classic wedge salad (blue cheese, red onion, tomato), chicken parmesan, and the bolognese pasta. All are a 10/10.The staff, Brandi, Kaci, and Adam, are all very nice and really accommodating. The owner David makes this place one-of-a-kind. They all always make us feel like we're welcomed, and right at home. This truly is a hidden gem of Boston."

Park 54 Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (173)

"Finally made it to Park54. I've tried to visit during the weekend nights and it was packed, more like a lounge. There's a main dining area and bar seating. They also have a private patio space and upstairs area for events. I went to the $35 AYCE brunch. Had all the breakfast staples. The shrimp and grits were delicious! Also had 2 drinks, but great and well made. Will definitely visit again, probably earlier for dinner."

Nubar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (171)

"We stopped in for Cappuccinos to go before apartment hunting. The spot is super cute and the breakfast bar looked great. Services was spot on and the coffee, pretty darn good."

Ghost Pepper Taco + Tequila Bar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (138) • $$$

"Alas, the search for the best tacos continues... There were some redeeming qualities, but the pork belly tacos weren't one of them.For a drink I ordered a classic margarita. This thing was strong! Here I am writing an hour later and I am still feeling the effects. It was a little sweet for my tasty, but a squeeze of the lime was all it took to balance that out. Nothing mind blowing, but for a classic marg, it fit the bill quite well!Where it comes to the Chicharrón (pork belly) taco plate, this had the makings of something great, but fell flat. The pork belly was a little too crisp (i.e. dry), though the flavors were there. A different manner of cooking is all it would take to make these incredible! Pork belly aside, the ingredients were well balanced, and there was a nice amount of freshness in the tacos. As for the guacamole, this more resembled a sauce than a mouthwatering and chunky guacamole.The taco plate comes with cilantro rice and beans. Cilantro rice was good! It was seasoned and cooked very well. The beans were... well, beans! Take it from me, unless you really love rice and beans, just get three tacos instead.For the Pupusas, these were remarkably unimpressive and uninspired. These were two griddled tortillas filled with a ground pork that other than a bit of salt had not much oomph or dimensionality. The sauce was a miss. It felt more like a pasta sauce, albeit a nice one, that was heated. The pickled cabbage was a nice touch to add some acidity, but not enough to lift this dish out of its pit of despair.The Churros were the winning dish that night. These were cooked to perfection with a light crisp exterior and a soft airy interior. The cinnamon sugar and caramel gave a lovely sweetness. Though, it seems most of the caramel was there to make the plate look pretty.Where it comes to the location, it was cool, colorful, modern, and bumping! Overall, I'd say this had more a lounge-with-food vibe than a restaurant. There is a large horseshoe bar in the center and tables around it. Most tables are for 2 people, though two tables were 4-person, and two could seat 8. Though at tables, space is at a premium because of how small they are. Music plays rather loudly, though I could swear it got quieter at 8:30 than it was at 6:00!"

Cafe Gigu

★★★★★ 4.6 (43) • $$

"Really cute little lounge that's open late and has surprisingly delicious food! We arrived around midnight and we're promptly seated and the waitress was very attentive. The caprese panini was so hot and tasty, the balsamic vinegar made the sandwich! We also ordered a passion fruit mojito (not pictured) and we were super happy with all of our offerings!"

Joia Restaurant and Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (69)

"Great dining experience. Went here with a bigger party (i think 20ish people) and we were all accomodated for in terms of both food and service. We got appetizers for the table so I'm not too sure what each were. One was like a sushi roll, one was bruschetta, and a caesar salad. My meal was the cacio e pepe with shrimp. It was delicious and so thoughtfully prepared. YUM. Desserts we got the lava cake and the tiramisu. Both were also really delicious and well prepared. Worth the price forsure!"

Dublin House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (20)

"The wine selection here is not the best. They might only actually have one variety of wine. For a bar you would expect more. The bartenders are great tho and the food is good."

CAPRI BISTRO AND LOUNGE

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"We went for lunch and will definitely go back. Everything was delicious it looked like small plates but it was filling and the pistachio martini was the best I've ever had."