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    Back Bay Social

    3.5 (844 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Beer
    Jazzlyn S.

    Probably unfair to give a review but just not worth popping into if you're walking around and not doing research prior.

    Out Front
    Bella T.

    Just steps from the Prudential Center AND the Convention Center, the location is as central as it gets. I've been here a few times, for drinks for dessert, to dine, all sorts of reasons. And every occasion it delivers. Even despite the mid-day rush because Boylston St can be crazyy, service is seamless: welcoming, attentive, and unhurried. There's tables booths and bar seating, on two different levels, and both level has its own unique vibe. Upstairs is more relaxed but downstairs speaks for itself. Fun spot! My dad loves the chicken and waffles, I'm a big fan of the Avocado Toast & Chicken Parm, and my go-to cocktail is the Blackberry Lust. Oh! And they offer tater tots which are also my FAVorite, and they're nice and crispy here.

    Siarhei Z.

    Great food, attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. Everything was well prepared and came out quickly. A solid spot in Back Bay--highly recommended.

    Mediterranean Bowl
    Madison M.

    Obsessed with the Mediterranean Bowl - went back for lunch recently to order it, unfortunately the service was not great we waited an hour for the food, it was only 3:30 pm it was not busy. Tasted different than the last two times we ordered it as well. The espresso martinis are great tho!

    Salmon Caesar Salad 5/5 & Chicken Parmigana 4/5
    Randa J.

    Where you at Yelp? This place came recommended by a friend, and tbh, I generally would not consider bc it's 3.5 and when I searched for lunch/dinner spots in this area, it didn't pop up. Thank goodness we trusted our friend and went because I had the most amazing salmon Caesar salad there. Sounds so basic, but these two items are one of my favorite things to eat and because it's so simple, it's a hit or miss. Sometimes the dressing is bland, sometimes it's over dressed, sometimes the portions are small, sometimes the salmon is dry, sometimes the salmon is too crispy or not crispy at all, too much croutons, not enough Parmesan, blah blah blah, but Back Bay really hit the mark on this dish. I loved the extra umami from the crumbled trout, the light crisp from the salt and vinegar chips, the freshly shredded Parmesan all over the salad top, a massive slab of lightly crisped salmon on top of a perfectly dressed Caesar salad fit for the king of Rome himself or a California girl like me. My goodness, I want to go back just thinking about it. Also, it has a bustling, meet your coworkers after a long week kind of vibe when we were there. Good vibes. We also got the chicken parmigiana which was also really good too. The tomato sauce was slightly tangy which I thoroughly enjoyed and it made a heavy dish a little lighter in feel. Though, personally I would have like the pasta to be more al dente and the sauce more fluid. Again, just a personal preference. Our server Leslie was the sweetest!

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    Josiah D.

    Stopped in on a Friday while looking for a place to eat -- very happy we did! Staff was super friendly, from the bouncer out front to the wait staff. The vibes are great, music wasn't too loud and the decor was spot on. We ordered the fish and chips, a garden salad, and two beers. Prices weren't terrible and the portions were good. Food ended up being solid -- nothing crazy, but hit the spot nonetheless. Will stop by again if we're in the area again!

    Salmon
    Ivy V.

    I don't usually eat fish unless it is sushi, I took my chances ordering their salmon entree with jasmine coconut rice because this entree was unique. To my surprise I enjoyed this item a lot! The salmon was fresh, and it didn't have that "fishy" taste that I didn't like with cooked fish. Busy place, loud, and service a little slow, but food came out pretty quick.

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    Winni Z.

    The braised short ribs were surprisingly flavorful and delicious, but the root vegetables had shrunken and were mushy. My friend enjoy her fish and chips though. I like that they were not stingy with the volume of food. Service was as expected. What impressed me is honestly the immaculate vibe. The music selection was fantastic and this is a great spot to catch up with a friend/group of friends. It was very lively and I think a great option for a last minute friday night dinner spot.

    The lovely lead singer from band! She helped our team get points for our competition.
    Francheska D.

    This was my first stop on a St. Patrick's Day pub crawl - our group was in the lower level. All the servers were kind and relatively quick. I tried the signature burger and fries - it was delicious - I loved the mixed in brisket. I just wish there were more fries and pickle slices. I also tried their themed bourbon drink - I think it was called Ready to Patty. It was sooo good - not too sweet and still relatively strong. A live band was performing - AAISHA (spelling?) was the lead singer and she was amazing - singing so many upbeat cover songs. I will definitely check out Back Bay Social again when I'm in that area.

    Parmesan Truffle Fries

    I stopped by on a Friday night for a quick drink and appetizer. It's great ambience with outdoor sitting on a nice day. Service was good and there was a great selection of draft beers. I can't speak for the rest of the food, but the Parmesan truffle fries were amazing.

    Sangria
    Adina S.

    My friends and I stopped by Back Bay Social on the way to the Red Sox game. They have lots of options, so there's really something for everyone. One thing I noticed was that the lighting was especially dim, so much so that we had to use our phones as flashlights to view the menus! Our waiter was very kind and accommodated our various requests. We started out with the sangria pitcher, which was perfect for our group. It wasn't the best sangria I've had, especially in comparison with a place like Barcelona Wine Bar. We split a few dishes, including Spicy Sausage Pizza, Truffle Fries, and Buffalo Cauliflower. Each of them were pretty solid, but none of them were out of this world. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, but it's a good spot if you're looking to accommodate for various tastes.

    Eggs Benedict
    Bisma A.

    Came here for brunch and it's a great spot especially if you have a larger group! The staff was super accommodating and moved tables so that all of us could sit together. I tried the salmon eggs Benedict and it did not dissapoint. I only wish the portions of sides were bigger because the potatoes were delicious! I'd definitely recommend coming her for brunch if you're looking for a casual spot in Back Bay.

    Beer and oysters
    Stephon M.

    Popped in on an early Saturday afternoon and it was a vibe! Music was on point. Bar was busy in a good way. The bartender was super chill so it was good to get her opinion on oysters and beer. Wish i had more time to stay longer. I also wish the TV had a mix of things on because its March Madness, NHL, etc. they could have switched up some of the side by side tvs. Overall i will be back!

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    jaz is such an amazing bartender she gave amazing recommendations and made us feel very welcomed!! will def be back :))

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    Thank you, Halei, for the shoutout. We will be sure to tell Jaz!

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    Wow what a hidden gem! Breakfast/lunch/dinner and then take a stroll down their amazing selection of books definitely coming back !

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    Wonderful service, great pub vibe, and delicious sandwiches. Waiters were very nice, and menu had great variety! Would visit again.

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    The mozzarella sticks -- which were brick-like in size, shape, and density -- were a delight.

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