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    Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks

    3.7 (105 reviews)
    PriceySalad, Bars, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Children's menu

    We visited this restaurant on a Friday evening before a Red Sox game. It was an interesting mix of diners some of whom were dressed casually as would be appropriate for this semi formal atmosphere and some (a lot actually) in Red Sox apparel. That said the child's salmon and fries ($18) provided a decent size filet and an abundance of fries. Our granddaughter gave it high marks. Other dishes at our table included a beet and burrata salad which was a little undersized but good and a burger which looked plenty large enough and was also reported to be good. The only disappointment was my entree which was the special of the night billed as Cacio e pepe with house made pasta. The pasta was good, but was not spaghetti or tonnarelli. It was a short ruffled pasta that resembled very small lasagna sheets. Overall the Cacio e Pepe was as far from a Cacio e Pepe as I have seen and was basically a bowl of buttered noodles with some pepper flakes sprinkled about. If they had advertised it as a buttered pasta I would say this was great but they called it a Cacio e Pepe and I couldn't find the cheese anywhere. Service was pretty fast and pleasant.

    Jerry C.

    Came here at 4PM on a Saturday but should have asked for a different table. Although the place was not busy they sat our party of 4 in the far back corner. Gee thanks. Inside the place has upscale vibes but the menu while diverse is pretty basic and high-priced. My braised short rib was well cooked and a generous portion sitting on mashed potatoes and a veg. The butternut squash agnolotti (an appetizer) was subtle and favorable. The spicy chicken sandwich was also well received. The hamburger was OK. The drink list was quite varied. The beer selection adequate. Service was attentive and polite. Overall, it was a nice meal.

    Cheddar Scallion Biscuit
    Katie E.

    Visited Eastern Standard for the first time for brunch, and had a really nice visit! One of the biggest perks of this place is that due to its size and mid-level popularity, you can get a big group reservation at the last minute, which is exactly what we did. It's kind of in an odd spot tucked away behind Fenway with limited foot traffic, and the place was relatively quiet for a Saturday at noon. The space is really pretty though and it started to fill up a bit more the longer we were there. The staff was really nice and attentive. We started out with a round of drinks and everyone was pretty happy with their brunch cocktails - the espresso martini and bloody mary were the winners for our crew. The food itself was really good, but nothing too special - which is why this place lost a star in my book. Think classic american brunch menu with some good bakeshop and dessert options to top it off. It's not wildly expensive, but definitely not cheap either. I think you're mostly paying for the atmosphere and neighborhood here, but it's a solid choice. It would be great before a game or show at MGM. I'd definitely go back again, but not sure it's a must-try just yet.

    Steak frites medium rare
    Phoebe H.

    We were desiring some steak frites on a Wednesday night and this was the place. It really hit the spot. Only docking a star because it took a long time to come out. The table next to us arrived and ordered later but received their food far ahead of us. However overall would recommend coming here for steak frites!

    Brooke C.

    I loved my dinner here! Such a nice restaurant and lots of space so they are able to accommodate walk-ins even during peak dining hours. The complementary bread butter and vegetables were all so delicious. The lobster gnocchi was incredible. I had to try the butterscotch dessert too and it was very good! Overall great dining experience

    Chicken breast
    Joy G.

    Not bad at all - especially if you're looking for a reservation in the middle of Boston that can accommodate a large group and has something for everyone. Eastern Standard has the vibes of a diner for when you want to dress up, in that the menu covers most of the American classics, so you've got burgers, pasta, a raw bar, steak, seafood. The night we went, they were doing a pop-up menu with a Malaysian place called Sekali - we ordered most of the appetizers from that menu, which were tasty. Also did a dozen of the oysters, can't go wrong there. The food came out very promptly. I went with the roasted chicken breast for my main. For an eye-watering $34, it was fine, juicier than I expected, though I couldn't taste much of the dijon in the sauce. Portion could've been a tad bigger. This is no slam on Eastern Standard in particular but whenever I order the chicken breast at restaurants, something about it tastes like conference food. Everyone seemed happy with their meals. Our waitress was the standout of the night. She was super upbeat and sweet and came by often to check on how we were doing. We were seated in the back and it was pretty loud. I couldn't hear much of what the other side of the table was saying. One last note - they add a 4% kitchen appreciation fee to the bill. I won't wade into the debate of the affordability of eating out versus restaurants' profit margins but I do wish this was something that was disclosed upfront, either on the website or on the menu. If it was, I didn't see it. On the other hand, I also didn't see an auto-gratuity for parties of 6 and up.

    Grilled Pork Chops
    Thomas D.

    We had a very good dining experience. Our waitress Becky was excellent, friendly and caring. The food was quite good, especially the grilled pork chops and steamed mussels.

    Vicki M.

    Been here a few times since they opened in this location. Came here for a friend's birthday celebration for dinner on a Saturday night couple weeks back. Our friend is quite the regular here at the Eastern standard and so all the staff know him well. They even wrote Happy birthday across the wall behind the bar for him! There were probably 10-15 people that were invited for either drinks or food. They had combined 3 high tables to have enough room. This was setup just a little distance from the bar area so people could stand around or sit. We ordered food - I ordered my usual salmon dish which came with veggies and barley. Salmon was okay and veggies were good. I barely touched the barley - not sure it goes that well with this dish - would have preferred rice personally. The hubs ordered the sausage rigatoni pasta which looked really good and he enjoyed it too. It was quite tasty and flavorful! He finished it all. I ordered a hot water with lemon and the server brought it no problem although I did have to ask for it a second time before I got it. Server was friendly Overall nice experience!

    Braised short rib
    Goodness I.

    Came here to celebrate a friend and had a good experience. There was a Red Sox game going on, so parking was kinda a mess and expensive, but we figured it out. Appetizers and food came out fast and seemingly fresh.

    Brownie
    Simone P.

    I visited Eastern Standard on Thanksgiving and we had their pre-fixe menu, not the traditional one. This was my first time at the restaurant and I was a bit disappointed but holiday dinners at restaurants tend to be lackluster. I will point out that our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. However, right off the bat we were told that several items from ever course were sold out, which feels a bit crazy seeing as we were there a 6pm. Poor planning in my opinion, how were multiple appetizers, entrees, and desserts already sold out? This left my group to have to regroup on what we had our mind set on. One thing I will say is the serving sizes were great, especially the macaroni and cheese and entrees. The short rib and tuna crudo, were the stars. Plates were obviously premade (which was expected) but it meant most of it was quite dry, especially the traditional Thanksgiving plate. I'm not really tempted to return here honestly but it was just fine.

    Yu Ya H.

    It is a huge place - we were able to get a reservation for our large party of nine. A pretty place with classic decor. It gives off classic vibes. Our server was really friendly and warm. I'm not sure if it's because of our group size or not, it took us a long time to get our food order in. Our server came and took our drinks order in and then there was a huge gap between our drinks getting here and them coming to take our order. Their brunch menu looks decent but not so extensive. I got the hot honey chicken and waffles - the sauce was a little too sweet for my liking; as well as the waffles. Their butterscotch bread pudding, however, was sooo good. The bread pudding wasn't too sweet which balances the caramel sauce as well as the ice cream. The apple cider donut crisp was just okay. Their brunch experience overall is okay and a little pricey. -6/10

    strip, asparagus, chicken breast
    Em B.

    my friend recommended eastern standard, we sat at the bar for dinner and saul was our server. we sat at a high top and started with complimentary bread & a dozen oysters, half from chatham and half from pei. i loved the pei and the chatham were great too. then we had the bone marrow which was absolutely delicious. for our main course, we split a 12oz ny strip, roasted chicken breast, and asparagus. the steak and asparagus were great, and the roasted chicken was my favorite. OYSTERS 9/10 BONE MARROW 9/10 12OZ NY STRIP 9.6/10 ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST 10/10 ASPARAGUS 8.6/10 saul is a phenomenal server, extremely hospitable and we loved talking with him. special shoutout to saul for leaving a lasting impression. i was pleasantly surprised by the high quality food and service in this unassuming restaurant. ambiance 4/5 food 4.6/5 drinks 4.5/5 service 6/5 eastern standard kitchen & drinks 4.8/5

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    The new Eastern Standard in Fenway is absolutely beautiful! We had the Mac and cheese and Caesar to share, both were great and I loved the presentation of the Caesar. I had the Baked Rigatoni and it was good, but wished the ricotta hadn't been baked as well as the rest of the dish because it ended up feeling dried up. Service was good! The bartender with short curly dark hair was sooo friendly and helpful in answering drink questions.

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    incredible food and service. i recommend to everyone I know who visits Boston and is looking for a high class experience.

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    Such a classic and gem! Live eating here-their drinks and desserts are always a hit. Love that they reopened.

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