Really good food! Everything was cooked well. The food was comforting and it makes you all happy and warm. I loved the chicken crepes, and their bread was so good with butter and the lobster bisque had plenty of lobster. The scallops were well done, and I like their fries. Not too crazy about their soufflé but that's just me. Good service and it's a cute little chill place! read more

Ma Maison - steak tartare - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fantastic traditional French restaurant in a cozy setting. Took my dad who is a chef and he loved it. Highly recommend. read more

Ma Maison - Onion soup - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I imagine this small restaurant is packed on a daily basis, considering its prime location near MGH and in beacon hill and also its unique European ambience, but it was definitely crowded when we arrived for our reservation on Veteran's Day. Definitely make reservations in advance as I had on Opentable. There are indoor tables and a few patio tables available, but the space is small so it can feel a bit cramped. Service was by far the BEST I've ever received anywhere in Boston with the friendliest and most welcoming staff despite having a very busy lunch crowd. They are more than willing to provide recommendations and will not judge if you butcher the French dish names lol. True to French fashion, we did not feel rushed by the staff in enjoying our meal. The menu includes an extensive list of French and non-French drinks along with authentic French dishes that most people probably can't pronounce. Overall, the food was tasty, prices were reasonable, and our total came out to $116 after drinks, several appetizers, and 3 entrees for 3 people. Our favorites had to be the French onion soup, escargots, and sea scallops dishes, but the beef bourguignon was also super tender (massive portions too!). The veal kidneys dish is a Friday-only dish but can be a hit or miss depending on if you've tried kidneys before and enjoy their taste. We were so full by the end of the meal we didn't have room for dessert, but I'd love to return to try their tarts and souffle. Bravo Ma Maison & à bientôt!!! read more

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We four adults and a toddler visited on Sunday for lunch. The food was okay. But service was really bad. This is the first under-3 star review I have given in years. We will never go back to this place. The server first brought wrong dishes and insisted for a while that they were for us ... until our own table server came to sort it out. We were then notified that due to the mistake, our orders would come late. We ordered a good amount. The server barely checked on our table. Even when he dropped off the new dishes, he wouldn't take the empty plates away and ignored that we had no place to put the new dishes. They left no plates, utensils or water for my 3-year old. After I requested them a couple of times, the server only brought the glass of water and never gave us the utensils and plates. I had to share the utensils with my partner. There is only one bathroom for both genders. It's been a source of anxiety for us to find an opportunity that the bathroom is free to use. Half way into our meal, my kid needed to use bathroom. He is at the potty-training stage so has some specific requirements such as his dad has to wait outside of the door but not lock the door and took sometime to situate himself. We did close the door and it toon a while. The kid spoke loud at some point, we felt sorry and tried to quiet him. The waiter, waitress and the host made faces through the process which added to our anxiety. We called them to get the check three times. They made mistake on the bill and overcharged us. I had to leave earlier. The host held me at the door asking if my kid was okay. It was obviously not a caring ask, she made a face as soon as I said he was okay, and turned away her head and rolled her eyes before I finished my sentence. When my husband was in the bathroom to help the kid to finish the job, the waitress knocked at the door and yelled at them for being too long. That gave us and the kid more anxiety and caused the kid to breakdown. The kid was scared and upset for the rest of day. read more

French Onion soup was exactly what I expected. Perfectly done. I had the Sirloin steak with bernaisse was perfectly cooked and the bernaisse was delicious. My guest had escargot which was exquisite and perfectly prepared and had the most awesome mussels. The potato fritters were perfectly done I wish we had more.I can't wait to go there again. It was awesome. The waitress was exceptionally truthful about what we were getting and it was true read more

Food was great: decently seasoned, comforting and filling. Service was good, we walked in and got seats during a snow storm. For ambiance, I can see this place being cute for a dinner date :) read more

Ma Maison - beef tartare - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Our second time here and just as delicious as the first time. My husband said it was his favorite restaurant on our entire trip to Boston. Pricy but worth every penny. Small so make a reservation. Just a lovely night. Foie gras and frogs legs...yum!!!! We took our kids too and they love the food. Our kids are kind of bougie and eat not normal kid foods (no chicken fingers and French fries for these food critics). 10/10 highly recommend! read more

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Great experience. The food was really good, the atmosphere was warm and cozy and the service was attentive. Would definitely go back again.

LOVED THIS PLACE! By far my favorite French brasserie in Boston. It feels like you're in a cozy cafe in France. I came here for my birthday and received a complimentary lemon tart, the best one I've eaten so far. read more

Ma Maison - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Their french toast was one of the top ones among all the french toasts I ever tasted. The wall decoration was very authentic. I highly recommend this place for great food, great ambience and definitely for group outing. read more

Ma Maison - French toast with blueberry - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Everything about Ma Maison was divine! But the desserts hold a special spot in my heart. Will absolutely be making this a regular reservation. I got a half dozen oysters, escargots, duck magret, and we had a sampling of desserts as a table (mousse, grand mariner souffle, strawberry baked Alaska, and sorbet). The duck was so delicious and the orange sauce was to die for. The absolute shining star of the night for me was the strawberry baked Alaska!! Our servers were wonderful and made for a great experience. Thank you Ma Maison for such a lovely night! read more

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I came in here with a friend on a rainy Saturday night. The place is much more intimate than I was expecting which was great. The waiters were nice but not overly attentive. The food was also good standard French food. I don't think there was anything particularly outstanding about the food but over all this was a great little place to catch up with a friend or go out for date night as the vibe was fantastic. It's also a nice place to eat in this neighborhood as the west end has less options than some of Bostons other neighborhoods. read more

We dined at Ma Maison last night for our anniversary. The ambiance was lively and buzzy. The service was excellent - and our server was lovely. She was present but not overly so. The food was excellent. Starters were tuna tartare and beet salad, mains were a veal chop and duck breast, and we ordered the chocolate soufflé for dessert. All were very good. The best, and most surprising part of our visit were the complimentary champagne cocktail and dessert for our anniversary. Very unexpected and so lovely a gesture. I can't wait to visit again. We loved our time here. read more

Ma Maison - Tartare and beet salad - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food was amazing, yet straightforward & classic French....probably the most flavorful Béarnaise sauce I've had in a very long time. The only reason I gave a 4 out of 5 is due to the small size of the location and closely spaced seating. Although, this seems somewhat normal in Boston. PS. Prices are reasonable and wine selection was excellent read more

Been living in neighborhood for over a year and never thought to try this place. It was fantastic! Everything was fresh, simple, and good. We came Friday for brunch and it was fairly empty with some locals. Service was quick and friendly. It was a quiet nice place for brunch. Want to try dinner next! read more

Ma Maison - Eggs Benedict with bacon - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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France is a great seafood city. Bone marrow and raw oysters is my favorite food. Thank you, Dr. Jacqueline Sacco MD PhD read more

Ma Maison was excellent - from the top notch service to the cozy ambiance, from the great wine selection to the delicious food...every aspect of the experience was worth the price tag of a nice night out. The restaurant seems like a callback to a different era. Our server was so helpful in walking us through the menu, offering opinions and helpful suggestions throughout the meal. We tried a number of dishes, including the frog legs. Really delicious. And portions were actually pretty large! Ma Maison is a great spot for a romantic meal, or if you're looking to treat yourself to hearty French food! read more

Ma Maison - Beets (background) and frog legs (foreground) - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Well executed French cuisine with reasonable prices. We came for brunch and entrees were around $16 per person before tax/tip. The bread served as a starter was well baked and crispy. I tried the French onion soup, and it was fairly decent, with a good amount of gruyere on top. The salmon benedict was truly enjoyable - the English muffin was perfectly crisped, and the Hollandaise sauce was velvety smooth. The poached egg was cooked perfectly, and the accompanying salad and fries were excellent as well. The only minor feedback for the benedict was that the Hollandaise sauce needed a bit more lemon juice for a bit of brightness. But overall, a great French place for brunch at very reasonable prices for the Boston area. read more

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Wonderful hotel in the heart of Back Bay. Very charming. Great service. Very clean. Friendly staff.

Veal Kidney on Friday nights....who knew. Start to finish the whole experience was perfect. Quail App, Escargot was best I have had, ambiance, service. So well done. If in Boston don't miss this gem. Each day they a special protein. Fun concept for sure. Loved it. read more

A delicious French staple in Boston! I have been craving savory cheese soufflés ever since coming back from Paris and this is the only place in Boston I found with it. The drinks are delicious as well. The dessert soufflé is delicious as well! The sides are generous in size, good value for the price, and very tasty! I love the homey vibe. It feels like you are in a friend's house, consistent with the restaurant's name. read more

Ma Maison - Savory cheese soufflé - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Probably my favorite restaurant in the Beacon Hill area so far! I think Ma Maison is quickly becoming my go-to spot. Living in Beacon Hill has a lot of associations, but the one thing that comes up a lot is the cost. Everything around here is so dang expensive, and for a restaurant that has the quality, service, and atmosphere like Ma Maison at a reasonable price, it's quite the gem. A favorite of mine is the endive salad, which is deceptively simple looking, but works incredibly well. The bitterness of the salad leaves, brie cheese, candied cherries, it's a beautiful dish that doesn't hide behind anything, and really showcases the quality of stuff they're using. And can't forget about the bread they serve, smells amazing, tastes wonderful, and comes with some really great butter. My girlfriend doesn't really enjoy beef as much, but the bourguignon converted her. Super soft, flavorful, and surprisingly not too heavy. The duck that I had was also cooked beautifully. For desserts, we've gotten the crepe suzettes so far, but I think there may be a day where we want to just go through the menu. Everything is simple, high quality, and honest, and I think the last point is why I love this place so much. read more

Consistently my favourite French restaurant to go to in the area! Came here for recently again for my birthday dinner and was not let down. Food is great and served in large portions, service is super attentive, and we even got some dessert on-the-house because we noted the occasion on the reservation. It's a but loud inside but that's what makes the place intimate and charming. read more

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My friend works around the area so we made a spur of the moment plan to get dinner together. Reservations on open table were pretty much full but I made one for 8:30 even though we wanted to go earlier. I went early to see if we could get an earlier table and we were in luck! They have a lot of tables outside which probably increases their seating capacity by a lot. They're both in front and on the side street on the right of the restaurant. We had a lovely waitress, but she seemed pretty busy with so many tables. We sat down, got a glass of wine and studied the menu. There's a lot of variety and classic French dishes. We finally decided to get lots of appetizers and split an entree. Bread for the table was complimentary and it was crusty and soft with amazing butter. For the appetizers we got oysters, beef tartare, half an order of from gras as well as a gazpacho and French onion soup. For the entree we split a beef bourguinon. They were super nice and put it in two separate plates for us. I wish I liked it more but it was just okay. The beef was super tender but the whole thing was just tasted like it was drown in red wine. It also tasted like it had no seasoning so I had to add some salt to that. For dessert we got the chocolate soufflé. Super light and fluffy! This place was nice to try, but I'm not sure if I would necessarily go back. The prices were some what steep and a lot of food was not quite seasoned well enough for me. All the staff were great though and the outdoor dining area had great ambiance. Overall good would be 3.5 stars, but I bumped it up to 4 for the service. read more

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Last two times this has been good but those were on a weekday, this time on a weekend day. Oysters were delicious, pate excellent. Wine order was mixed up. Order the special of the day, beef Wellington medium rare. Came more medium no prosciutto on it as is tradition Was kinda of on the dry mealy side. Disappointed should have sent back but would have delayed rest of meal read more

Our server went above and beyond and enhanced our celebration. The food was exactly like a bistro in Paris, classic and we devoured it. The cocktails were fantastic and dessert extraordinary. read more

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An absolutely stupendous French Bistro on Beacon Hill. Every time my wife and I bring people to Ma Maison it's an experience. First of all, and most importantly, be patient. Your time at Ma Maison won't be rushed, the family and their team work hard but it's a small restaurant with limited space. Remember you are not going for fast food. You're going for a white table cloth experience, authentic French Food and a relaxing afternoon or evening in busy Boston. I never hesitate to recommend Ma Maison, we've never had a bad experience and I look forward to dining there again. read more

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The food was excellent but watch out for the hostess! She is a very cranky old lady and extremely rude. Somebody needs to remind her she is not in France and it's not ok to be rude to customers. We walked into the restaurant on a cold day. I wanted to know if they served French Onion Soup because my wife wasn't feeling well. Before I could even finish my sentence she snapped and said " Sir I am not your waitress. Just have a seat and ask your waiter". This is not a way to greet clients. Then she proceeded to pour water for us and hit me with the water pint and did not even apologize. Very rude! Will never step in this place again! read more

We had a stellar experience at this restaurant from start to finish. The decor is reminiscent of our vacation in Paris years ago. I had to keep reminding myself that we were in Boston, not France! The food was authentic and probably better than the ones I had in Paris! We booked an outdoor reservation but when we got there, it was raining on and off. The manager accommodated our request to sit inside. Once inside, we saw that they were very compliant with social distancing and safety protocols. There were plastic dividers between tables. Our table didn't have a divider but they kept the other tables 6 ft apart from us. In fact, they kept the table behind us empty rather than putting another party there to ensure distancing. The food was excellent. We all loved our meals. The complimentary bread was hot from the oven and crusty. We devoured the bread and when our waitress noticed how much we liked the bread, she gave us another. I ordered the short rib Bourguignon with potato coquette- so good. The beef was tender, the sauce was rich with red wine flavor and the potato coquette had a nice crunchy exterior and was soft and fluffy inside. I took some of the crusty bread and dipped it into the sauce- oh my gosh! My companions all loved their meals too. They had the angus steak with peppercorn sauce, lamb chops, scallops, and a kid's buttered noodles. The menu also had the classic French appetizers like escargot, pate and foie gras but we didn't order those. For dessert, we ordered the macarons - deliciously authentic. Our waitress was so thoughtful and accommodating with our macarons. She also brought us a wonderful creme brûlée surprise for our celebratory graduation dinner. Thank you Ma Maison for making his a memorable and special dinner! read more

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I liked this place. The place is small, so I highly recommend you make a reservation before going there at least on the weekend because they might be packed. The food was great! I ordered Fresh Maine Lobster Bisque and Chicken Coq Au Vin. The Lobster Bisque was great because it had many lobster bits inside. Not in many places can you find this kind of Lobster Bisque. My main dish was tasty too. The chicken was soft and the sauce made it extra delicious. They have frog legs and escargots. Maybe I will try them next time. I tried their Aperol Spritz and it was good. On the menu, you can find cocktails and French cocktails. I found that interesting. The service was good, your server was nice and friendly. read more

Ma Maison - Chicken Coq Au Vin - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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No. Reservation held. Lovely and thank you. Great wine list. Great cappuccino martini. Onion soup was WEAK. No depth. Not enough sherry. Lobster bisque same. And thin. Good scallops. Good salmon. Veal chops were raw. Sauce was yummy. Thick though. Chocolate mousse was very good. Tarte tatin was silly. Phony pastry underneath two lovely poached apples. They claim the best French onion soup in Boston. Well...then Boston has the worst onion soup. I don't believe that. Service was sweet and we wouldn't come back. read more

Yet another restaurant that relies on leaning into the false superiority of being "French". The presentation was good. Unfortunately that's about it. I've been to France multiple times, have French family friends, and basically know good French cuisine, but this was truly an awful experience. The pate tasted rancid. So did the beef tartare.. it was sickening. The tartare was too large and even at the start felt like we were lions feeding on the carcass of our prey. Sorry. The chunks of beef for the tartare were just too large, and had they tasted even somewhat okay then I might have been able to stomach finishing half of it. And I must add that I'm no newbie to tartare - it's one of my favorite dishes. This is the type of place that makes you get fed up with fancy dining and all its superficial crud. People will probably still go here due to its fake French appeal but whatever. Be warned. read more

Cute and cozy spot, with authentic French cuisine! We had the Fois Gras...twice, Lobster bisque, Lamb Chop special & Short ribs. Everything was delicious and service was attentive. Would definitely come here again and recommend to anyone that loves French food as much as I do! read more

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I've said it before and I'll say it again--go for the escargot!! So buttery and yummy! I returned for brunch and enjoyed the eggs benny with bacon. The breakfast/brunch menu options are limited and lean more toward lunch, but the benedict was well-made! The real stars of the show, of course, were the bread, butter, and snails. read more

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My new favorite restaurant when I visit Boston. Everything was well cooked and well presented. Service was excellent. The space is smallish, very comfortable. You will need reservations. read more

Came here during a warm night during covid. They had a lot of great outdoor dining options- the front was a little crowded, but the side street where we were seated was perfect. The wait staff were really awesome and masks were on at all times. The food came out pretty quickly and the portions are quite generous. We had the escargot, which was nice and buttery. I had the duck, which was huge! Delicious and well prepared. The fiance had the lamb shank, which was fall off the bone soft. Finished meal with a hazelnut creme brulee, which was also good. Overall would recommend a try! read more

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This cozy restaurant has incredible authentic French food. It is quite small so you might feel a bit cramped and if it's packed it can get a bit loud. Our waitress was an older lady who was swamped with work but managed to serve us with a confidence and hospitality you only see in experienced servers. I had the sausage and lamb, which fell off the bone. The sauce was tasty with a unique, almost sweet flavor. We could tell from the quality of the food that the chef was making everything with love. I recommend making a reservation! read more

Ma Maison - Lamb and Sausage - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Wonderful dining experience in a quaint little restaurant . Started with the French onion soup and the Cod . Both were excellent ! It was my daughters birthday and they brought out champagne at the start of dinner and a complimentary lemon tart at the end which was scrumptious . read more

Ma Maison - French onion soup - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had an early Valentine dinner here with my hubby who is always very chill to try new restaurants with me (as long as we go to his hot chicken places in exchange). We've had French food before, most recently in Paris. This adorable little restaurant fits the bill: intimate setting, professional waitstaff, good food, good mood lighting. I had the French onion soup which had the French bread at the bottom, loads of caramelized onions, topped with nicely melted and browned Gruyère. He had the lobster bisque with bite sized pieces of lobster. For entree I had the duck which came with a lovely apricot sauce. I had my duck medium (server suggestion was medium rare) but would have liked it medium well. It came with nicely cooked Brussels sprouts topped with grated parm. He had a nice thick Salmon with drawn butter and a delicious ratatouille side. Desserts were a yummy baked strawberry Alaska and a chocolate soufflé. We had champagne and sparkling water with the main course and a coffee with dessert. It was such an enjoyable evening, I would come back. As with most restaurants, and especially this small restaurant, I recommend making reservations in advance. There is limited street parking and plenty of parking garages. We parked in our go to favorite affordable garage from my starving student days many years ago. read more

Excellent French bistro with nice people running the place. French onion was the best I've had....not too salty and broth tasted home made, slow cooked mmmmm mmmmm read more