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    Cactus Club Cafe

    4.3 (151 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    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!

    The Sushi Set.   $36
    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 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!

    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!

    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!

    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

    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.

    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.

    Avocado dip
    Kiara V.

    High expectations coming in that weren't met because WHAT were those entrees we ordered?! Wow. What a let down on those!! We ordered apps, entrees, and ofc the peach Bellinis (how could you not!). The apps were delicious- with the exception of the avocado dip- don't recommend. We got the sticky ribs, crab dip, bread, truffle fries, and more sticky ribs. No complaints! The drinks were also very good! For entrees we got three orders of the steak frites. They weren't cut up, one. Two, we couldn't even cut them ourselves because they were SO tough. Mind you, we ordered medium well and medium for one. None of us could even bite into them. So bad, we had to send them back. We ordered more apps. How do you have amazing apps and trash entrees?? Something isn't clicking back in that kitchen. Very disappointing especially because it was my birthday dinner and we all woke up stuck to the toilet with the runs the next morning. Yeah TMI but something must've been overlooked in that kitchen last night. However, I will say... our waiter Gabriel was AMAZING! Soo kind, personable, and attentive. Gabe, needs a raise!

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    Carol L.

    This experience did not live up to my expectations and in fact was quite disappointing. I'd rate the food and service "5" and the rest of the experience "1", hence my rating of 3-stars. My two BFFs and I were eager to try this new-to-us spot and were surprised to find a 6-week wait for a Saturday night reservation, but, okay. Given that, our expectations were high. Perhaps we are not the target demographic for the CC. We noted with surprise in their communications about the reservation, and on the website, an emphasis on a particular dress code. In their words: Dress Code Policy To complement the tone of our space, we kindly ask guests to dress in stylish, smart casual attire. We celebrate personal style that aligns with a refined atmosphere. Admission is at the discretion of our management, with the goal of ensuring an exceptional experience for everyone. We had a few conversations about this before we arrived, and took it seriously, so imagine our surprise to find, waiting in line and seated in the restaurant, people in blue jean shorts and sneakers, well worn blue jeans (not the stylish ones), backward baseball caps, etc. Not refined. It wouldn't have bothered us except for the emphasis made which was clearly for show and not enforced. Seemed a bit pretentious. The ambience is as described in other reviews: lively, energetic, trendy, etc. The design is lovely. There are two sections, a dining room and an enclosed patio. We waited to be seated and were led to the patio, the focal point of which is a bar. We were surprised not to be seated in the dining area, having made our reservations 6 weeks before, but didn't ask for a different table as the place was quite busy, the banquette to which we were shown looked comfy, and we didn't want to wait further. We later looked at the email reservation and noted that as was requested, "dining room" was specified. Had we realized that at the time we would have asked to be re-seated. The banquette was along the window, and each table had a shawl/blanket draped over a chair, which was a nice touch, as window seating can sometimes get chilly. However, the space between us (the banquette could easily have seated 5) plus the noise made it difficult to hear each other. We walked through the dining room on the way out and that space was only a tad less noisy. Our server, Nicole S., was pleasant, attentive, and efficient, answering our questions and making sure we got our drinks and meals quickly and as ordered. I had a glass of sauvignon blanc and the rigatoni bolognese with the fennel topping on the side; the bolognese was delicious and the pasta al dente. One companion had the spaghetti portofino, which looked amazing and she declared was very good. My other companion had the truffle parmesan chicken with grilled mushrooms and gnocchi in a sauce served on the side as she requested. She said this was quite good as well, so no complaints about the food. Unfortunately, with so many good places to eat in the city, given the above experience it is unlikely that we will return to the Cactus Club.

    Salmon aburi
    Jacklynn K.

    I had a perfect girls dinner on Saturday at Cactus Club Cafe. Reservations are highly recommended. The interior is boujie and gorgeous. A perfect place for date night!! I appreciated the Basquiat artwork. Our server was great. We had the crab and spinach dip and salmon aburi to start both were fantastic! The dip was cheesy and warm and the salmon aburi was perfection. The salmon was smoky and I will be thinking about it for a long time. I had the steak frites with truffle fries and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think $40 is a very fair price for that quality and amount of food. My friend did the steak and lobster and loved that as well. For drinks we started with Hand of God and Tropic Like its Hot, which were good. We the had the peach bellinis which were fire! We did the chocolate cake for dessert and that was delicious. We will be back the next time we are in Boston'

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