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4.3 (155 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Dirty martini
Ashley J.

Went to the bar for appetizers and drinks on a Saturday afternoon. The ambiance and vibes are on point. You have the indoor bar and the atrium seating area to choose from. We loved the sushi set and dirty martinis.

Red sangria
Regan D.

Very lovely restaurant in Boston! The inside was clean and modern with a nice ambiance. We had a short wait in the bar line on a busy Saturday night. The bartenders were very nice! The food & drinks were soooo good. We definitely will be coming back to try more. This is a must go!

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Trish P.

Cactus Club has become my unofficial Boston HQ this summer, think: date nights, casual lunches, full office reserved space for celebration. Most recent visit: spontaneous, no reservation, fully prepared to abandon the queue if the line was too long. We stayed. The walk-in line moves faster than you'd expect, and within minutes we were settled in with cocktails while the couple next to us got serenaded for their birthday. Didn't plan on catching feelings at a bar on a weekend night, but the bar had other ideas. On food: the Miso Caramel Seabass (dashi butter, rice, asparagus, in generous portion) is a non-negotiable at this point. It comes out steaming and perfectly balanced--I've ordered it enough times to know it never misses. Their rice is also legit; the rice in sushi alone tells you they're not cutting corners back there. And as an Asian woman, I love me some delicious rice, so this is well-deserved compliment. Cocktails worth your attention: many I'm sure, but these ones I can confidently recommend you give a try: (1) the Hand of God - bright, a little dangerous, deeply refreshing. (2) For something sweeter and prettier: The Bellini (peach schnapps, peach, sangria, bacardi, wine) is the move. Their sushi Blood 'n Blanco and Paper Crane are also worth the detour. As for service: consistently warm! The front-of-house team are always pleasantly welcoming from what I saw. And the crowd: ladies dressed to the nines, nervous first-daters who definitely met on an app, corporate groups attempting to relax. All coexisting beautifully. I love how something can be so versatile, reliable, and actually fun! That combo is rarer than it should be.

Melanie R.

Cactus Club has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Back Bay! I've been about three times now, and every single visit has been an amazing experience. The peach Bellinis are SO good!! definitely a must-try if you go! And the sushi is also really good and always hits the spot. I love that I can come here for great drinks, good food, and a fun atmosphere. in terms of appetizers are always will recommend the pull apart brioche bread, it's amazing and always hits. Every time I've gone, I've had a great experience, which says a lot because I've been back multiple times now. I definitely recommend Cactus Club if you're in the Back Bay area. I'll absolutely be back! And the waiters and service here has always been top tier

Sushi set
Chris T.

Space is beautiful, AC works well, hostess was nice and seated us promptly. We arrived before happy hour, but the HH deals saved you a few bucks nothing huge. The food did take quite a long time to get out to us, even though the restaurant did seem to be in its slow period, wasn't packed or anything. Calamari - could have been crispy, but it did taste fresh, dipping sauce was sort of like zesty sauce : spicy mayo, batter didn't have much seasoning but looked nice. Bacon cheddar burgers were cooked well, as we asked for and the truffle fries were on point. Crispy, well seasoned. The sushi platter was very clean and overall pretty good. For the price to portion / pieces? Not worth it IMO maybe for happy hour II believe you save 5-6 bucks on the plate. But again it was a nice platter, so not mad at it. We didn't get checked on much at all or waters refilled. Spent quite a bit of time looking for our server.

Rocky W.

My wife and I absolutely love Cactus Club! It's a franchise that's originally from Canada, but this is their first American branch. This restaurant is huge! They have two bars, a large indoor dining area, an enclosed patio, and an outdoor seating area. The menu is American with seafood and steaks plus Asian fusion with items like poke bowls and sushi. It's the best deal to come here during happy hour for their food specials! It's Monday to Friday 3 to 6pm or Sunday to Thursday 9pm to closing. I personally think their appetizers are better than their mains. I would highly recommend the sushi set (12 pieces), short ribs (very tender and juicy and comes with 5 pieces), Szechuan Lettuce wraps (big portion with sweet crunchy chicken), Brioche with Truffle Butter (soft and the butter is to die for) and the Butternut Squash Ravioli (soft and very flavorful). The service here is awesome, they're quick, friendly, and checked on us often. This is one the few places were the server actually made small talk with us. I can't recommend this place enough!

Sushi combo, truffle fries, beef carpaccio, bread
Lena L.

Came in Sunday with a reservation. Super cute interior with different seating areas, we were placed in a booth under the glass ceilings. We ordered a bunch of items to share and everything tasted good. They have a long list of cocktails and drinks that I'll come back to try!

Fish tacos
Donkay D.

Went on the 4th of July. In spite of unexpected rain . They cleaned up the outside dining area and the experience was top tier. The peach Bellini was good but overrated. The rolls were just okay but the rest of the food was really good . Waiters were good as well .

Chili citrus calamari
Renelle W.

Stumbled on this establishment and indulged in their happy hour menu. Wow! Definitely the best things I ate in Boston over that week were at this restaurant. I love that we can still find beautiful places with a great happy hour food menu. I tried many things and there is nothing I wouldn't eat again. The avocado dip, calamari, ribs, hot chicken were all great! Loved the ambiance! It was modern and exciting! You can tell it's very popular by the droves of people waiting to be seated. The service was great, we weren't waiting long for staff. I'm so glad I ended my first trip to Boston with this highlight. PS: this review is strictly during my Happy Hour Experience

Crispy tofu bowl
Xochitl L.

What an amazing new(ish) spot in Boston! Went with family, we shared many appetizers including the pull apart bread, avocado dip, ceviche, and truffle fries. Loved them all, plus my entree (crispy tofu bowl). My mocktail was great and family loved their cocktails too! Our server was attentive and never let anyone go too long without a drink. The place has a cool vibe, low lighting, modern decor, etc. Will definitely be back!

Warm Pull Apart Brioche
Rajandeep D.

Every bone in my body was saying this place is going to be overrated BUT happy to report back it wasn't. The hype is real and the food is amazing! We tried their iconic pull apart bread which was so soft so butter and really well seasoned. For drinks, we had sugar free margs (was good but not the greatest) and Peach Bellinis. Peach Bellini was my fav and sooo every time I go back you best believe I will be sipping on that. For the entree, I had the Butternut Squash Ravioli (w/o the Shrimp). I don't know what they put in that sauce but I can see myself drinking a tub of that sauce. SO GOOD. The dish was lowk expensive for a chain restaurant but whatever it was worth it. Oh and the vibe? 10/10 and the service was amazing.

Thai Red Curry

Great ambiance, great food, great service!! Had a great time!! It was all great!! But fr giving Earls

pull apart bread
Hallie L.

Amazing ambiance, server was so sweet, and food came out pretty quickly. They have the best peach bellini I've ever had in my life. All the shareables we got were good, but most felt a little overpriced for the quality of the food. The pull apart bread is super popular and I can see why, but 10 dollars for it is kind of crazy. Overall though, still a really nice place to get food, just be prepared to spend.

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