We stopped by on a Friday night and were impressed. The menu is thoughtful. The food was delicious with each plate composed nicely. Apparently this become more of a nightclub later. It felt cozy and welcoming for dinner and drinks. The restaurant group is legit and it shows. The service was outstanding. We got a few smaller plates and a burger to share. The waiter (without us asking) brought the burger, fries and greens already split into two plates. It was a lovely touch that really stuck with me. Karaoke started as we finished eating and people started coming in. But we never felt crowded. Or hurried. We'll be back, especially when we are looking for a lively time that also feels neighborhood-y and classy. read more

I stopped by Dbar last night after reading favorable reviews here on Yelp. Per another reviewers recommendation, I had the "Chicken Under a Brick", accompanied of course by my favorite gin martini. The chicken was perfectly prepared, cooked crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. It came with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The asparagus was great (but really, how can you screw up asparagus?) but the mashed potatoes could have used a little something more. I'm not sure if they were just whipped too fine, but they seemed to lack the typical density that mashed potatoes are known for. The portion size was spot on. My martini was well balanced, decently sized, and disappeared quickly. The ambiance at dbar is hip and cozy. The colorful wall sconces and other ambient lighting offer a great contrast against the dark backdrop. Also, I don't recall seeing a television in the place. That made me happy. read more

dbar - Dance Clubs Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Last night my sister & I decided to grab dinner after work & wanted to give Dbar a try. We don't live too far away from it and have always wondered what the food was like there. Stepping in, it was dimly lit and very intimate and cozy. I would definitely say it's great for date nights. Our server was so nice and helpful! The bread was brought out and had 3 different dipping oils, which I liked, especially for variety. We both ordered a drink, she had some spicy margarita & I had some sweet, refreshing, martini ( I don't remember the names) For our app, we ordered the Mussels. OMG, it was sooo good, the sauce is PERFECT! I usually always order Mussels wherever I go, but this one...takes the cake, hands down! For dinner, my sister had the Scallops entree & I had the Beef Bourguignon. Both entrees were cooked to perfection. You need to trust and believe that we were scraping at our plates because we devoured it all! I need to come back here again ASAP and try other dishes they have. Overall, the service was Super friendly, the ambiance is perfect if you want to enjoy some intimate time with your S/O, the drinks are very tasty, and the food...ORGASMIC. read more

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Nice place . Very friendly and good food . Lucky find ! We had the penne bolognese and the duck confit Cuban sandwich. Delighted with . Ask for Cynthia server - she was great but everyone seemed nice . read more

Vapid and racist bartenders-do not go here if you plan on trying to get a drink. Wait times increases the darker your skin is. Was hoping that since they need patronage now more than ever that they wouldn't expressly discriminate against me but here we are. As someone who lives just a block away for 2 plus years I can say for certain that all but one bartender avoid serving me for 30 plus minutes unless it's dramatically empty read more

Very romantic environment. Took my date here for dinner and enjoyed the ambiance and the service. read more

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We have been going to dBar since the day the restaurant opened. Been through many changes, staff and menu. We just went this past week. typically I get the chicken under a brick with a side of brussels sprouts. My husband had the salmon with black rice. Started with the calamari, which was OK. Dish came to the table lukewarm. I asked for a non-alcoholic cocktail, but we were told that the place does not stock that type of non-alcoholic liquor. So that was a bust. This place needs to get with the times and start serving drinks with Ritual Proof or Free Spirits, which every decent restaurant has these days. They had one non-alcoholic beer which is not very good. Main dishes came cold. Mashed potatoes were so cold that butter would not melt. Chicken was lukewarm and the brussels sprouts were room temperature. We had to wait over 20 minutes to see if we could get the attention of our waitress. We saw her three times. When she didn't show up, we flagged down another waitstaff person who told us she was "pre-occupied"... WTF??? Pre-occupied with what??? There were only five other parties in the restaurant the time and we were her only table. Service was horrendous. And, on top of all that, I had purchased one of the gist certificates during early December for a holiday gift, and now we want to throw it out. Grades: Food C, Service D- and overall a D. read more

I've been holding D-Bar in my bookmarks for over a year; after visiting once, I was waiting on a review until I'd returned. Meh. I went for a delightful double date one blistery October night. My date and I met our best gays for dinner. We played it safe and shared an appetizer of calamari and had some beers, while seriously envying the gays' choice to snag burgers. Food, drink, service, and ambiance was all fine. I hear it can get a bit rowdy at the bar. The gays since broke it off, and mine is in Somerville, so I doubt I'll make it back to Dorechesta. read more

Very tasty cocktails, incredible food, super friendly service! This was our first meal in Boston and it left us extremely satisfied! The wait staff was friendly and told us all the food places to see and eat at while we visited. The rosemary fries are unbelievably tasty! read more

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Dbar is great. Just had dinner last night in the outdoor area. Incredibly great space, whomever designed that space bravo. Using shipping containers so smart. Great food, great service! read more

Came here for an event and my friend and I ordered a dark & stormy. We got different sized drinks and charged different prices. I got a smaller and more expensive drink. What could it be? Is this a racist establishment? Don't want to jump to conclusions but they should work on standardising their drink sizes and prices. read more

dbar - Dance Clubs Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Food is delish, service is impeccable, ambiance-perfect. Love to grab dinner on a Friday night around 830pm. After dessert and a "couple" of delicious drinks, karaoke starts at 10pm! Insanely fun!!!! read more

I left fairly early but heard the karaoke was fun. Overall it seemed like a fine place. Didn't try the food was just drinking beer. It felt like Boston prices and so-so beer selection but a bit out of the way (at least for me, if you live nearby its probably great). I'd say don't go out of your way to check it out, but if you're in the area stop by. read more

Unsettling experience last night. Arrived at 5:15 (early) on a Saturday evening, and shortly thereafter a notably loud group of young drinkers arrived. Spoke to the waiter (as did other guests), and the response was "yeah I think that party was drinking before they came in, I'll talk to the manager", which never happened. We were then rushed out (asked if we were done while I was chewing).The manager never came over to inquire about our experience, despite the fact that we stated we were disappointed several times during the meal. Upon leaving , the waiter stated "sorry it was a disappointing experience, and thanks for your understanding". Although the food was good, at 50 per person, there is a level of service and support that just didn't happen. I would love to receive a message or a phone call from management regarding this, and I do hope they follow up. If not, I can't see us returning to this restaurant. read more

Im sure Jeff and the rest of his team of bartenders are filing for a restraining order as we speak because I'm obsessed with them all (and their craftsmanship). I'm not overly fussy ( I think so at least) but if I ever were, I haven't needed to bring anything up yet. I love the food here and their specials are to die for. Their staples are equally tasty and great for the price. What I love most is the vibe of this place. I've only recently started making the trek (40min) to make dbar my Saturday go to. It's a great place to start your evening w dinner and drinks or to end it depending on your mood. After 10pm on weekends, it's a social scene to be part of. I could go on and on, but try it out. read more

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I visited dbar on a Tuesday night in December because they play showtunes every Tuesday night. I got a seasonal martini that was absolutely delicious, and the three friends I came with loved their drinks. We also had an order of French fries that were wonderful. The waitstaff, similarly, was courteous, friendly, and uninvasive. The main problem was the volume of the music. The selections were varied and wonderful, but I was absolutely unable to hear my friends without screaming. Admittedly, we could have spoken up about the volume, but I couldn't think of a kind way to say "please turn it down!" So I didn't. Overall, I'd recommend it again, but maybe try a quieter night if you hope to have a conversation. The noise level on Tuesday nights is much closer to that of a club. However, the potables are potent, the edibles are delectable, and the service is fantastic. read more

The food was very good at d bar. However, we had the unfortunate timing of being there with 15 women screaming and yelling for a birthday celebration which totally ruined the ambiance that have accompanied the food If you go there for dinner, I probably recommend that you try during the week and not on the weekend when it is totally crazy at the bar. I appreciated the staff and management doing their best to quell the noise, but they were outnumbered!! Bring earplugs or text each other your dinner conversation if you FI on a weekend!! read more

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I came here on a Saturday night for dinner with my husband, and we sat on the back patio which was super cute. It wasn't busy @ all, which we were expecting because it was the Saturday before 4th of July. Our server was nice & attentive. Now, for the meals. We ordered the Tom Yum mussels. Um, these were the best mussels I think I've ever had. I was literally drinking the sauce after we were done. It was spicy and the flavors were amazing. The only complaint I have is that I wish I had 2 more plates of them! For entrees, I ordered the lamb, and my husband ordered the salmon. My dish came with a watermelon salad that was phenomenal, and the dressing on it was perfect. It also came with tabouli. The tabouli was good, but I'm used to a different kind where there's more parsley than bulgar wheat. It was still good, nonetheless. Now, unto my lamb, I was really disappointed because it was REALLY chewy(definitely not worth $30). Like it took me 2 min to chew one bite to make sure I didn't choke on it. The tzaziki sauce saved the day because that was really well made. My husband's salmon dish was good, and the salad and couscous were flavorful as well. I really, really like that every entree has a salad and starch component along with the plate. I was going to give 3 stars because of the super chewy lamb, BUT- Everything else was good, so I'm willing to go back again and try some other things. Updates to come! read more

Have been going on regular basis for many years...mostly for sunday brunch ...occasionally for early dinner after boating and docking at Marina Bay ( I know TMI) ..last night w 4 other friends who were first timers..we..I..was very disappointed...with with server and food...server was incredibly innatentive...I .or another dinner w us had to get up and find another server to refill water...clean table ..find why three drinks our of four ordered at the same time came with the fourth missing...WTF... it was so..so..disappointing..after getting up a few times to ask for water. find out where drinks were. clear the rest of the plates because they have been sitting here forCV10 minutes and our server has vanished....oK.. enough..not a good experience...and the food is usually very good..but frankly...the food was OK..not worth the diversion...too many other great options.....on another note..is there any restaurant managers that look out for service levels..and customer reactions? obviously not last night at dBar ..sorry..I used to like the place but too many options in the area to waste another outing read more

DBar is a gay bar in Dorchester. However, it presents more like an upscale neighborhood pub. The Decour inside is very nice. We sat at the bar. Had drinks and then had dinner. Everything was great. The bartender was awesome. And the guys in the bar look great. read more

Incredible dinner tonight at Dbar! For a starter the figs stuffed with goat cheese and served with fresh peaches and fresh greens were phenomenal ! Not thinking that the entree could be better than the appetizer- I was pleasantly surprised with the Lobster and gnocchi with avocado and pickled grapes. What a beautiful presentation and winning blend of flavors! For dessert- the Vanilla Creme Brulee with fresh fruits was a perfect ending! I am always impressed with Dbar and so glad they are in my neighborhood. Excellent service and exquisite food!! read more

Can't go here again on a Friday night because it's the lamest place to do/listen to karaoke in Boston. KJ Ryan seems poorly self medicated. He's a running joke with fiends on what drug he's on that night, appearing randomly on stage while others are singing (he can't even sing well), talking constantly over everything that's going on and prioritizing his 'friends' over others in the singing order. What does it even take to be his friend? Yech. Brunch however on Sunday is good. Drinks are always good and strong. So yeah pick your day wisely, and let the owner make it worth the LGBT money we spend on this joint. read more

It was my first time at dBar and my server Sabrina made it an absolutely WONDERFUL experience. She was very friendly and the service was very quick. She is the reason I will definitely be coming back! read more

I will never go there again. It was the Wednesday before thanksgiving and my friends and I decided to go out for friendsgiving. I was the only woman in the group. Out of no where another customer, who must have some VIP membership, sets us the fog machine on a ledge next to us. Now the fog machine could be on the floor but no this man who seemed impaired on either an edible or mushrooms, refused to compromise. What made it worst he used the singled minded rhetoric that is used to oppress minorities against me. Instead of lashing out, I walked out of the fashionable Trump rally setting and went to Blend. Moral of the story walk by DBar if you straight and don't have a D and head to Blend. read more

We have eat here two to three times a week for the past twelve years and have yet to have anything short of a superior meal and happy time. I'm not much of a yelp reviewer, but was at a party with the owner last night, and was praising the heck out of his restaurant, so thought I'd say public lay what I said to him: the dbar staff is fabulous, the atmosphere is elegant yet friendly, the wine and cocktail list is unparalleled, and the food is out of this world. The owner's response was that it's been his vision to offer a neighborhood bar with extraordinary food at ridiculously low prices. His constant commitment to this vision is apparent. There is something for everyone from vegetarians to devoted carnivores. The staff is always kind to our kids, and they know what we're going to order on sight. Our kids are obsessed with the creme brûlée - served with fresh fruit and perfectly caramelized every time. The Shirley temples are done with luxardo cherries and are not too sweet. The wine list is extensive and our selection is always served with expert flourish and at the perfect temperature. They take great pride in, and care in preparing the cocktails, always exactly as we ask for them (not too sweet). Brunch is a treat. The toast... how do they make it so crispy and consistently perfectly cooked. The homefries are similarly crunchy. Lobster omelet is a winner, and their Bloody Mary's are spiced exactly as you request. You cannot go wrong with any of the menu items. The fries are phenomenal, and chicken under a brick and hanger steak are particularly good choices. Bolonaise is exquisite! The food is always piping hot and well-presented. They are welcoming to all people. They're known for being gay- and lesbian- friendly, and it is so much fun to see all ages, races, socioeconomic statuses, and orientations mixing happily. Brian and staff hold true daily to his vision, for which we are grateful. read more

This place is incredible! The staff is friendly, the food is amazing and in my opinion they have a pretty good wine selection. You can't find a lot of places like that in the area. Their outdoor sitting is adorable. I recommend this place for couples and small groups. read more

Food is good, drinks is ok for me. I like the patio since the covid-19. Would love to come back

What a fantastic, delicious meal. They have plenty of vegetarian options, including the most delicious gnocchi with winter vegetables. When a friend accidentally ordered Brussels sprouts that had lardons, they kindly replaced them with an order cooked without any meat. The drinks are excellent, service is friendly, and if you stick around on Saturday night, there's music and dancing. read more

I have only eaten here twice, food was excellent, maybe a little pricey but worth it. The wait staff was friendly and an overall great experience. The bad...I only have one complaint and that is the Karaoke DJ on Friday nights. Last night I arrived at 10 and was #4/on the. list. The Karaoke DJ Ryan apparently thinks it is "The Ryan Show" and opens up with his song, then 2 singers then music...then more Ryan. My friend signed up after me and asked that I join her so I did. Afterwards I approached the DJ and asked where I was in rotation. He gave attitude, told me to settle down and that he picks and chooses who sings next! Then I had attitude so he told me I was going to the bottom of his list if he allows me to sing at all! Ryan, you are hired to bring in customers not piss them off. My friend and I settled and left the bar. The only reason I go to a bar is for entertainment, music & dance. I will still grab dinner but find a place with more professional DJ. read more

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We've been here several times and have always found it terrific. They've recently changed the menu and I ordered the lamb. It was delicious, the service was top notch, and the ambience both relaxing and lively. We'll be back! read more

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Came across this place on OpenTable. So glad we did! We visited on a Tuesday at 6pm after I flew into Boston from NC. It wasn't busy - so the reservations we made were unnecessary. I ordered the Moroccan salmon with couscous- very good. My honey ordered the chicken under a brick. Everything was d- licious. (See what I did there?? Eh? Eh?) Our server, Heather, was upbeat and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

We happened to be in the area to do an doing an errand. My husband checked them out on Yelp and we thought that we would give it a try. The inside was very nice modern chic with wonderful woodwork but I wish that there was a little more light, just a little to read the menu or perhaps light up menus. My husband ordered a brink called the Castle Blackberry - it was wonderful. Our meals were very good. My husband ordered the gnocchi which was so very light and tender with a wonderful sauce and I had the "Chicken Under a Brick" which was very good. The chicken was amazingly tender and juicy with a crispy skin. I would have given it a 5 star rating however; the waiter forgot to put in our order and we which delayed our errand. He did apologize and gave us a salad with apples and blue cheese to share, my husband loved it but I do not enjoy blue cheese but it was a very nice gesture. If we were ever in the area again, I would definitely come back. read more

When we first ordered burgers from dBar they were cooked perfectly; exactly as we had ordered...medium rare. In each subsequent order (at least three times) the burgers have been more overcooked. Tonight's order was the worst as they showed up fully well done. I would not recommend this place. read more

Met a friend for a bite to eat and a drink , at 7pm , bar was quiet bar tender , i believe his name was Julian was great ! We ended up staying at the bar rather than a table. We shared fries ! My friend said she wanted to make love to them ! And we shared chicken under a brick ! The chicken was so delicious asparagus cooked to perfection! There was an strong taste of white pepper but for me that's a plus ! Love white pepper ! The only disappointment was the Irish coffee after dinner , it was a warm cup of coffee not hot , no whipped cream. When we were leaving at 9pm the place was hopping ! Wish o was 20 years younger and able to hang with the young crowd! read more

This bar might be more aptly named Dbag: land of the alpha gays. I like a good pub-like gay bar as much as the next homo, but call it what it is, please. Don't put tacky color changing lights all over the walls and blast asinine music directly into my ears. If I'm not mistaken, all we homos like to hear when we go out are dance remixes of five-year-old R&B hits. It's time to diversify, people! And what gay bar doesn't have a disco ball? Betch please! And let's talk about gentrification. Of course, every non-affluent neighborhood in Boston would be so lucky to be blessed with the presence of a place like the Dbag. Once the gays move in you know it wont be long before the neighborhood is full of breeders pushing around baby strollers. Maybe then the city will finally install bike lanes on Dorchester ave. The presence of a parking lot, and the fact that one must enter the bar only through the parking lot entrance, really minimizes the chance of encountering any unsavory Dorchester locals. But I digress. My outrage at the Dbag was ultimately sparked by the presence of some strange sweet liqueur in my martini. If you do not know that a martini should contain ONLY gin and a small portion of vermouth, you have absolutely no business making drinks for paying customers. Unforgivable. Perhaps the establishment assumes that we homos only like teeth-rotteningly sweet drinks. Ultimately, this is the bar I would come to if I were looking for a husband to buy a South End condo and raise labradoodle puppies with. Until then I will hold onto my integrity, thank you very much. read more

I went to dbar yesterday for a summer tea dance. My friend got so drunk he fell asleep at the bar and the staff gladly called a cab for us. It was at that moment I knew that I had found a great friend and a great bar with fantastic service. read more

FRUIT FLY REVIEW: So now I know where all the hot guys are in Boston. At Showtune Tuesday at dbar. The catch? Yeah, none of them were looking at me because they're aaaaaall gay as the day. Life is so not fair. Still this bar made up for my sulkiness and perked me up with some showtunes! I loved singing "Time of my Life," a little Whitney and a whole lot of Broadway with my gays as we enjoyed great drinks. The place was packed and totally cool with its dim lighting, dark leather booths, wooden walls and golden light fixtures. Staff was super helpful and the DJ was hilarious. It started to get frisky around midnight - I can't imagine why... A gay old time indeed! read more

Once a gain great meal great service. Been a few yes since being here. Nor major changes, still great food and staff.

Love it here. Great music, friendly people, stylish decor, extensive Bloody Mary selection. I've only eaten here for brunch, but it's one of my favorites. The decadent steak and eggs is petit filet drenched in buttery Mornay sauce, good scrambled eggs with chive and these addictive skinny french fries. The drunken lobster omelet with sweet corn is a buttery delight, and eggs benedict is made with asparagus, a welcome twist on the original. Huevos rancheros over home fries and fried corn tortillas is good as well, though there was something missing to round out the flavors that I couldn't place -- maybe the pico could have used some lime or something. The check for two brunches and two coffees will come in under $30. Wonderful neighborhood spot. read more

Lets see, I am a single guy living in the South End. I like clothes, food and wine. You are thinking immediately: gay. Put the dreaded "Gaydar" down, I am not gay, just vain and self absorbed..... But anyway Dbar is a mostly gay bar with darn good food. The appetizers are excellent especially the spring rolls, and they do have great drinks if you are into it. From a business standpoint, it is a renaissance from the mediocre Irish wannabe pub that it replaced....At night, they have a DJ and dance music... read more