I ordered the roasted chicken breast and was warned it's cooked fresh and will take 25 minutes to cook. Glad I waited, the breast was cooked perfectly - moist & tender and properly seasoned. It came with Brussels sprouts which needed more time cooking, too hard. The garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. Service was simple & spot on ( I sat at the bar). It's located on n the middle of the hotel, wide open, no walls or thrills. read more

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When you arrive at the Westin they give you a "voucher" for $20 which only covers their automatic gratitude at this restaurant, and not the additional service fees. Drinks were decent, service was average, but the price for 4 drinks and a cobbler being almost $150 is insane. Save your money go somewhere else, even if this is convenient. read more

I stopped by here a few different times while I was staying at the hotel. I highly recommend the fish and chips, they batter the fish in Sam Adams and it has a great flavor. Def recommend ordering an espresso martini here too, the bartender knows what he is doing. The vibe is great here and it's a nice hotel lobby bar for sure. read more

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Very elegant yet relaxed spot. They just started the tapas wine and bites menus and I enjoyed it immensely! read more

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Asked the bar tender what the cheapest drink was. Told me "be an adult and order your own drink". Will not be going back.

The service sucks! This bar is in a hotel that hosts multi-day conventions and they are not able to separate the bill. That is a real inconvenience when people in a group don't know each other that well, it doesn't scream "hospitality!" read more

They charge 18% service fee upfront and that means there is basically no service. The waitress did not greet us nor asking if we need water, and we even got the menu from other customers. It took 45 min for our food to come, and the taste was subpar.I guess unless you really want to use your coupon from Westin, there are many other options for food. read more

Little crazy at the lobby of the Westin Boston seaport but a good random bar. Bartenders are chill. Really huge TV to watch the games while you grab a drink read more

The service is poor; the waitress didn't even ask for the drink. The price is high for the quality of the food. The atmosphere is good, but the waitress we had was terrible! I think there are better places to visit in Boston, and if you're staying at the Westin Hotel, this bar isn't a good option at all. read more

Typical hotel lobby bar. Food was decent enough - drinks ok. Over priced (of course) but lively setting. Service was decent. read more

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Cute lobby restaurant in the Westin Hotel. The prices are steep, but that is expected for hotel restaurant and bars. The food is good and the service is great! The salads are good but adding protein is an additional $12-$18. The wings are great and the portion size is generous. The soft pretzel appetizer was good as well. read more

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I ordered clam chowder and a lobster roll. The clam chowder was actually really good IMO. It had 0 remnants of sand!! The waiter asked me if I liked chicken noodle soup and brought me some to try. It was okay, not the best I've ever had, and not better than the chowder at all. On to the lobster roll, I always forget to ask if the lobster is hot or cold. It didn't say Connecticut or Maine and I always assume hot, because why do you weirdos like cold lobster on a hot bun? There were no shells in the lobster, which was a step up, because I almost broke a tooth someplace else. It's always too much bread after awhile. I scooped out the meat, asked for some melted better, and all was right in the world. Service was a bit slow. read more

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A really cool bar scene at the Westin Hotel. The bar area has many table/high tops. We had just checked in and needed to leave quickly but wanted a bite to eat just to get us over. We had a drink and a charcuterie board along with fried calamari. The food was delicious, served quickly. A great place to sit, drink, dine and people watch. Also if you like they have a huge tv screen to watch whatever sporting event happens to be on. read more

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Staff were really busy, which meant service was slow. Price was expensive however what can you expect for a hotel bar. Music was loud. read more

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Cute little lobby self seating restaurant/bar. Don't let it's nonchalant scene fool you, the food here is actually really good! Came for a quick bite with my party, picked and chose an array of different foods. Calamari, tuna tar tar, and ahi tuna poke were all very delicious and fresh! It was one of the best calamari I have ever tasted. The array of crunch, veggies, and tuna for the poke were also combined very well. We also got the chicken wings, it was a different type of seasoning than other places, and I LOVED them, we ended up getting 2 orders. It's a little bit of sweet and spicy, and very crispy. Ended the meal with a crème brûlée and chocolate slice cake, both perfect portions to share after a big meal. Can also order these items from the room service menu! read more

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Exceptional service --- we popped in for a beverage or two during our stay and encountered the most engaging and professional bartender -- Jennifer. She is the consummate professional. The drinks were yummy and relatively inexpensive. read more

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This is the perfect place to end the night. The lobby bar has very good service, you can always find a seat, and the absolutely best part is you're at a hotel so it's a super safe place to get a ride share home if you're saying goodbye to friends and going home alone. Another plus is that Birch bar is located at the Hilton so you can usually meet interesting people visiting Boston. As a local I live telling visitors about my favorite Boston spots. Overall a great experience to start or finish a night out. read more

It's a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing drinks, food and service. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. Perfect for those who want a romantic night out. There was also plenty of room for bigger groups. The cheese fries are my favorite and I totally recommend it and will definitely come back again. read more

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I gotta tell you, this bar surprised me. It was our anniversary, the weather was brutal and we were staying in the hotel and our options were limited. My boyfriend suggested we just eat at the hotel bar, and my thoughts were "Really...a hotel lobby bar? For dinner? Ok..." I wasn't thrilled. When we got downstairs the menu was limited at best. There were only shareable apps that seemed appetizing which was a real shame as their online menu was stacked with older, tastier items that they don't have any longer. So we sat down, ordered some drinks and 2 dishes: the calamari and the beef sliders. Calamari was tasty and a good amount for 2 people to split. The sliders....no thanks. The meat was just a wade, more like a ball, and just tasteless. The sauces/condiments on there should have been more per slider. It was just a total miss. As we are half way with our meal our waitress spilled my drink all over the table and my dress as she was trying to pick up a dirty dish. She apologized many times and gave me a new drink on the house, which was VERY strong. As I'm sipping my new drink, and feeling rather drowsy, I took a look at the menu and spotted an everything pretzel. I thought it would be a great way to sop up the alcohol in my tummy. My god, this was the BEST PRETZEL. And no I wasn't just drunk and thought that, my boyfriend agreed. It was so warm, soft, the flavors were spot on and the homemade ranch that accompanied it? My god. Just perfection. I cannot wait to go back into the city, slither into the bar and munch up another pretzel. It totally saved the night, and my mood. We did also have a desert, not listed on the menu as it changes, and it wasn't anything to write home about. Not that tasty. The bar is a bit pricey, not worth the price unless you need something convenient. If you're looking to eat anything here, that pretzel totally hits the spot, if you're in the mood! read more

I wasn't staying here at the hotel but I read the reviews and saw the great food and good reviews and decided to give it a go. I do not regret it! The atmosphere was great and so was the server! She was very friendly and attentive. The food was so good too, I absolutely loved the lemon burst cake with the blueberry ice-cream. Definitely recommend it for a quick stop! read more

Nice quick bite if you're hungry and don't want to venture out too far. This was located inside our hotel, Westin Boston Waterfront. We got some chicken wings and salad here. Not too bad, but pricey, in my opinion. It is called Birch Bar b/c there are birch tress all around this area. read more

While staying in the Westin we wanted a late supper and opted to eat in the hotel rather than go out. Wow! What a flight this was for a lobby bar. Cocktail (pear tree martini) was phenomenal. Wine suggestion to go with cheese plate was spot on. Excellent cheese selection and great preserves and naan to complement it! Husband got a lobster roll while I enjoyed the burger - both were outstanding. Bartender was delightful and service was great. Far above expectations for a hotel bar! read more

The main reason to go here is because it is in the hotel lobby. It has a limited food menu, but has a decent drink menu. Drinks are pricey. Cocktails are about $12 each and so-so glasses of wine range from about $12 -$20. read more

Carry bar bites if you're hungry and a descent selection of drinks. Would like to see a few more innovative drinks and low carb snack options. More artsy seating would be nice too. Service was prompt and location was convenient to the convention center and hotel. If youre wondwring where the name came from...birch trees are all around the lobby. read more

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