Parker's Restaurant

So on my trip to Boston, I made it a point to make it to Parker's, specifically for the Boston Cream Pie. Wow!! Hands down the best one I tried while I was there. Not to Mention, Bob H. made the experience so much better by being so attentive and informative. He shared a wealth of knowledge and history in the short time I crammed this Pie down my throat. If you get the opportunity to meet him, talk to him, trust me! Now, to the pie.Boston Cream Pie - This dessert came out beautifully plated, on a bed of dessert suaves and paired with fresh berries, this delivered! Spider design on top, perfectly mastered Chocolate technique, the Pistachios complimented it extremely well, the Custard was soft and velvety, high notes of Vanilla. Everything you could ask for in the dish and very well presented. If you're in Boston and want to try the iconic, official state dessert, no need to venture any further than Parker's Restaurant. If you do, make it a point to compare to this masterpiece. Absolutely amazing. On top of that, the staff is amazing and classy, it's a beautiful restaurant, just wow. Enjoy!!

We had breakfast here because of the Boston cream pie. I had the Boston's best corned beef hash which I have to agree that it was the best I've ever had. The wife had the French toast and she thought it was good. I don't know if you would get a bad French toast anywhere. The service was excellent and we heard about the table JFK proposed to Jackie and they showed us where it was. It was an older restaurant and hotel so it has some history behind it including the Boston cream pie which was phenomenal. Interesting enough there is a website you can order it from including other famous restaurants. It wasn't cheap but I wanted to share it with my family.

Came here because this is the place that had the first ever crème pie... but sometimes ancient things should stay ancient. I will first say that their website is not updated and says that jackets are preferred for men and those without collared shirts or wearing shorts will not be allowed in. We called just to confirm dress code and found out that that was not the case. The pie itself was stale and oddly lukewarm (which is weird for a custard). It wasn't flavorful at all and the best part was putting it in the whipped cream to get some semblance of texture and flavor. Half of our table got strawberries with their cake while half didn't. The service was also slow and our server clearly did not want to be there. The lady pouring waters was excellent.

Food was solid with very attentive service and classic dishes. For a tourist experience this was a fun stop albeit not a culinary destination. I had clam chowder (the cup was huge!) and Ceasar salad (slightly over dressed but tasty). My friend's Waldorf salad was full of variety and nicely sized. My daughter had the grilled chicken sandwich - ok not great. The Parker house rolls, invented here, were also just ok. The Boston Cream pie was tasty. Overall the atmosphere and food both felt stodgy.

Great place for breakfast, although there not so many options to choose from. Portions are big enough to keep the dinners full for good portion of they. They have nicest staff and will go above and beyond to make you dinning experiment, memorable. The dining room is historic, with old paintings and lots of dark wood. If you are staying at the OMNI Parker, do not miss this place.

I expected more to be honest out of the original Boston Crème. I prefer the one from Dunkin Doughnuts instead. The hotel lobby and the bar interior is quite regal though.

My wife and I spent the weekend at the Omni Parker House and enjoyed a great breakfast in their restaurant. On a cold January Sunday, the dining room was less than half full around 930 am. Steeped in history, the old room was beautifully maintained. We loved the white tablecloths, fine china, and cutlery at our table. Our server got us started with drinks before taking our order. My wife got decaf coffee, and I the largest glass of grapefruit juice ever. We both ordered the American breakfast of eggs, toast, bacon/sausage, and potatoes. Our breakfast arrived quickly and was beautifully presented. My scrambled eggs were in a small skillet surrounded by the sides on a large plate. It was very colorful, with bright reds, yellows, and browns. It tasted just as fresh as it looked. I especially enjoyed the peppers and onions mixed with the potatoes hiding under the eggs. Service was attentive and a team effort. We enjoyed everything about our breakfast.

Just because a place is famous for creating the first of something, doesn't mean it's the best!I searched their website before coming to Boston so I could get some Boston cream pie and Parker house rolls; I could only find hours from 7-2, but nothing specific about anything but the hotel. After walking over a mile from my hotel, I asked a doorman where to go, I was directed to a coffee shop. Nothing about the place said it was affiliated with Parker House, but they had mini Boston cream pies. I told the lady there I wanted a whole pie, but was told I needed to give 48 hours notice! Nothing on the website said that! I went inside to the restaurant and was told the same thing. I had no choice there but to get the mini version.I foolishly got 6 on my last day there at $10 each and wished I just went to a real bakery and got a better one. I understand that traditionally, there isn't any ganache on the sides, but these cakes are so bland and dry, the nuts on the outside just make it drier and it doesn't have any flavor. On the inside, there is barely any pastry cream. I will never go back there again!

I visited this restaurant for breakfast with my family in July and wanted to see it for its famous "best corned beef hash" and " Boston crème pie." The service was great, always attentive and caring and drinks were always filled. The food was portioned well but lacked taste. The corned beef hash was not the best I've ever had. It was dry and very little corned beef. The Boston cream pie was so tiny and we were told it had no nuts since one in our party has a nut allergy- but it DEFINITELY has nuts. The ambiance felt like I was in the 60s in a fancy breakfast spot but wanted to see more history since it was apparently very famous for JFK and Jackie Kennedy. It's a one time place to try, especially if you're staying at the hotel.

Personally, I wasn't a fan. It was cool to go to such a historial spot. The staff was attentive and friendly. They were on top of water refills and I drink a lot so that was a plus: It was a clean beautiful spot. However, the food was just not there for me. I personally found nothing special about the rolls, they were even almost dry to me. I ignored other reviews and tried the corned beef hash. It had no flavor or and the texture was just unappetizing. The Boston crème pie was beautifully presented but not what was expected flavor wise. I struggle because if they invented it, I guess everyone else is "doing it wrong". It was very good, just not at all what I was expecting to eat. My son said the American breakfast was pretty good. Overall though, for what I paid, I was regretting my choices.