Shore Leave

Overprice but upbeat speakeasy bar vibe. We are a group of 5 and the tapas, sushi portion are quite small, so we had to keep ordering. It is underground so when you found the door, you will still need to walk down the stairs to get in to the restaurant.The service is great, she was attentive enough. I don't know if the price justify for coming back tho

Shore Leave is located in a basement, beneath where your cell service will reach. As you descend the staircase, you enter another world and leave behind all your troubles.What you will find is a surprisingly friendly and accessible spot, replete with dangerously sweet and balanced tropical drinks and sushi and bar-food dining options. Most people are here to drink, though some eat at the bar. There are also a couple of sectioned-off areas with tables that can be reserved.My fiancee and I went for the omakase menu. Seating is at a sushi bar separate from the main bar. Our menu had 14 distinct items (plus one unlisted bonus item from the chef). I found the tastes intriguing and refreshing, though not spectacular. Just good.The thing is that half of what you are paying for in the first place is the atmosphere, which is inviting, relaxing and unique.

For a Sunday dinner I decided to try out Shore Leave. The Japanese fried chicken sandwich proved a standout. The fried chicken, in Japanese style, possessed a light breading that provides just a bit of texture contrast while minimizing flavor impact, deferring to the juicy chicken itself to fill the palate. The portion size seemed just a touch small.I also ordered the okonomiyaki tater tots, a playful rendition of okonomiyaki (a Japanese savory pancake) flavors onto a more familiar dish. The combination of furikake (a seasoning made with nori and dried fish) and a sweet, savory, and tangy sauce made this irresistible.The meal alone would constitute 4*. However, the lead bartender, Simon, made the meal noteworthy. I noticed a cocktail incorporating both Japanese whiskey and shochu (a Japanese distilled spirit) and started talking about how he picked the shochu to stock, the grain involved, the koji used, etc. He let me sample the shochu directly and we started talking about how different shochu flavors could make for interesting drinks. That sort of experience of being able to talk to a bartender and brainstorm ideas over shared knowledge seems uncommon.

Been to Shore Leave a couple times now and I really like this spot! The vibe is fun, music is low enough that you can still hear people at your table. I didn't have any drinks but the presentation of a lot of them is cute and everyone enjoyed theirs. Would highly recommend the mushroom sushi, crab rangoon, and the gochujang wings. We also got the shore leave roll but it was too pineapplely for my taste, and the brussel sprouts were just ok. Service was great for us on a Wednesday night. Will be back!

Delicious cocktails! Great ambiance. Did not eat but the sushi rolls looked amazing !

3.5 stars! Nice basement floor restaurant, a little hidden and hard to find the entrance but it was a cute place! lighting is a little dark inside but the service was very friendly. We enjoyed the food here, especially the sushi and the sandwich! Dan Dan noodles are served cold which might throw some people off but they were good, nothing over the top. I have a shell fish allergy so there wasn't a huge selection of foods here for me but I would come back for bar snack bites and to try their cocktails!

The place is beautiful and the music is great. The staff was very friendly and we got a fun flaming drunk in a fun mug.The food was good as well, I just wish there were a few more options :)

Shore Leave in Boston is a vibrant restaurant offering Asian-inspired dishes and an array of tiki cocktails, all served in a fun and lively atmosphere. The friendly and attentive staff add to the welcoming environment, though the cozy size of the restaurant means you might find yourself in close quarters with other diners. However, the inclusive vibe, particularly their support for the LGBTQ+ community, creates a warm and inviting ambiance which is great. We started with the Dan Dan Noodles, which though not quite traditional, offered a peanut-infused twist. Might have called this dish Peanut Noodles or something though. The Tuna Tartare was not bad, but it was the Okonomiyaki Tater Tots that was incredible! The Karaage Chicken Sandwich was delicious and shareable if you ask! For dinner I opted for the Shore Leave Roll, a combination of shrimp tempura, hamachi, pickled pineapple, serrano, cilantro, and aji amarillo. While the sushi was good quality, it is slightly on the higher end at $20 a roll. The Eggplant Dragon Roll was very creative and tasty. Only thing is we would have liked more sushi options to choose from for the menu.As for the cocktails, they're as colorful as they are creative, with themed options changing with the seasons and holidays. We enjoyed the experience and look forward to returning to sample more of what Shore Leave has to offer! Thanks for a wonderful evening!

Came for the "Scare Leave" aka their Halloween theme and it did not disappoint! From the entrance, to the bar/dining area, all the way to the bathrooms in the back; everything was decorated for the best holiday of the year ;). I thought I had made omakase reservations but it turns out I just had a regular reservation. Omakase reservations are on a separate form - maybe I had trouble because I was doing it on my phone. Regardless, we still enjoyed most of our food. Okonomiyaki tator tots - can't go wrong with these! Perfectly made tator tots and very flavourful. Too bad there was no seafood in it because I think that would've added a great texture. Knocked off a star because our wagyu skewers were pretty overcooked. My first bite of it was just burnt char :'). The tuna tartar was delish as were the taro chips that accompanied it. We had great service all night and even got complimentary shots. Also loved the spooky drinks that we got!

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Shore Leave. We stopped in for drinks after our Omakase experience at No Relation and I'm so happy we did. Not only were the bartenders Ian and Vanessa friendly but they were hilarious, engaging, and fun. The whole vibe of the place is inviting and unique, from the menu to the drink glasses (many of which were custom made by frequent patrons, tip: ask about the scary baby). Great music but definitely even better company (and by that I mean Ian and Vanessa). Will be coming again and again and again!