Once again. I do not understand how this place only has three stars. This is one our favorite restaurants and one of the few places which we return to on a regular basis. We've eaten here several times and have never had a meal we didn't enjoy completely. The last time we ate here with a group of 4. We ordered all of the veggie plates to share which worked well for the group. My wife ordered salmon and enjoyed it. I had steak tips which we delicious. The have a great wine list. Our tab was pretty reasonable coming in under $100 with food, drink and tip. This place is always busy, so definitely make reservations so you don't end up waiting and getting hungry. read more

Met Back Bay - Steak tips. Yum. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had lunch here while in Boston. I had the ahi tuna melt while my cousin had the maple glazed corned beef. My niece had the Mac and cheese. Everything was so delicious. Our waiter was awesome and kept replenishing our drinks. As appetizers we got the biscuits and fries. read more

Met Back Bay - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went for brunch on a Saturday, party of 6. Told the wait would be 1 hour for outdoor seating; got a call 10 minutes later saying they were ready for us. #notcomplaining Bloodies were great; cool you got to build your own, including adding a cheeseburger/shrimp/salami addition. Pork Stuffed Hash Brown is kind of a misnomer. Minimal pork, TON of hash brown. The serving was probably too big. The chicken hash had the same issue(s). You could share one of these and get an appetizer with someone and be set. The salmon and tuna tartare was very good, served with slightly stale taro chips. They were kind enough to substitute salmon for an additional helping of tuna. The outdoor seating on a nice day was really lovely. read more

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This was my first time having brunch in Boston and I will say this place did not disappointment. To start, I got a Sangria while my friends got "Create-Your-Own" Bloody Mary's. The Sangria was a perfect way to start to the meal and the Bloody Mary's were a world of their own. You could even add a cheeseburger as a garnish! (which had to be done at my table). For food, I debated between the Breakfast Fries and the many different burger options. I eventually went with the Boston Burger with cheddar, bacon, and a delicious egg on top and my friends got the DC Burger, which was your standard All-American Burger, and the Breakfast Fries. The fries were the perfect cure for a hangover but you could only eat so much of it before getting sick of it. My Boston Burger was filling and I would get it again! We ended with "Doughnuts and Coffee" which were Italian ricotta fritters with a cinnamon coating and espresso custard dipping sauce. I absolutely recommend getting these and it is definitely shareable for two or three. All in all, I really enjoyed this place for brunch. Its hard to find places with great food and service and this place makes the cut! I intend on coming back really soon!! read more

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We strictly had drinks only. Drinks were super strong. I had the fall mule. Other than that, the atmosphere was nice and the bartenders super attentive. I would come back. Their weekly specials looked amazing unfortunately there weren't any the night we went. read more

I am not all that excited about the breakfast/brunch experience I had during Marathon Monday at Met Back Bay. We ended up here because it was the first restaurant we happened upon that was open at 10:00am. I was excited to see eggs benedict (my favorite brunch meal) on the menu. My friend ordered the truffle croque. She also noticed that there was dirt/pepper in her water glass immediately after it was delivered to her. The server was quick to replace it. My eggs benedict was meh. I have had so much better for much less the price. We watched the $10 mimosas come to another table and were very happy not to have ordered them. They were very small. The service was also just okay. When we were paying it took a good 15 minutes to get the server's attention and another 15 minutes for him to come back to get the check. Overall, I was not impressed with this place. If I am going to spend the kind of money they charge, I would prefer to go to a place with stellar service and better food. I have had much better experiences at Papa Razzi and Stephanie's on Newbury. read more

Came here for a post spin brunch. Menu was pretty good, so many great options that it was tough to make a decision. The Avocado Toast was legit, it made me feel like I was Tom Brady for a second. My only complaint is the prices were very up there, but it's right off of Newbury/Boylston Street so it makes sense. Will definitely be back to try out more thing off the brunch menu. read more

Met Back Bay - Post Spin Meal - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Have been here a few times when we visit Boston and are strolling on Newbury Street. Every time has been on Saturday around 11: 30 am and every time we have not been able to sit upstairs - either there is an hour wait, and one we were told we needed reservations. So downstairs we go - to the bar which had plenty of seating. That being said, we have always been pleased with the meal and service. Went again yesterday for brunch. I had the egg and biscuit Benedict which was great. Husband had a cheeseburger. Fries and home fries were crisp and tasty. Great meal before spending the day shopping and sightseeing. Maybe next time we'll get to see the upstairs! read more

If you enjoy walking down into a basement that smells of pure mildew this is the place for you. I kid you not .... Pure mildew. Additionally, wDon't ever order the Caesar salad it is pure cheese. If you love cheese and don't mind it as a beverage you should go for it!!! That's all you get, cheese, along with 4-5 flakes of lettuce intertwined and 4 superrrrr thin slices of steak for $28. The tuna meal was okay. The tuna was cooked perfectly but they don't mention that you're eating a fried wad of shaved potatoes along with the SALTIEST spinach you'll ever have. You should not come here if you have a pallet or any living taste buds . The bartender next was super nice and very accommodating though. Would come back for drinks only and for our wonderful bartender ! read more

I went in on "taco Tuesday" and got the steak tacos that were seriously phenomenal. I could have had a million of them, so yummy. I also asked for a side order of Mac and cheese and instead they gave me a full order. Def couldn't finish any of the dishes it was too much for me but all yummy. I had ordered a vodka Sprite and it tasted basically like Sprite. When I kindly asked the waiter to have the bartender make it a little stronger, she heard me and rather rudely said "no that's our standard shot"...like ok that's great I'm asking for more than whatever your "standard" halfass shot is. Why are you arguing? Thought that was pretty lame and a buzzkill. What was awesome though is that after I paid my bill and was practically half way down the street from the restaurant, I saw my waiter running after me to tell me he overcharged me and hadn't taken off the first drink that I had remade (I completely didn't catch it) and gave me back $15 of change. Very honest and nice of him and bumped my experience up :) read more

Met Back Bay - Mac and cheese and steak tacos from taco Tuesday - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ate brunch here with a friend and loved it. I had the breakfast burrito which was delicious, and a bellini (note their menu differs a bit from what is seen online). I would have given five stars except for the seating arrangements - I sat next to my friend which was just awkward. Also FYI, they don't have valet available for brunch. read more

Met Back Bay - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Burger is overrated. Not to mention, there was a mix up of what burger went with what fries, and the waiter just sat there awkwardly watching us switch the food in the plates so we could get it right. Sun was in my eyes 60% of the time, and the waiter did not do anything until after the woman at the table next to me mentioned the sun was imposing on their lunch. For everyone that raves about the burger here, I just don't get it. That is just my opinion, but outside of free lunches through work here, I doubt I would ever eat here. read more

I'm honestly surprised by all the negative reviews on here! Except for one bad service experience, this place is reliably delicious for food. The drinks, although a bit lackluster and overpriced, are pretty decent as well. This is one of my favorite after-work bars. We usually get a bunch of apps, so that's what my review is mostly based on, but they've all been incredibly good. And I have to say that the broccoli tempura is just otherworldly. Much to my chagrin, they took it off of the menu, and I'm eagerly anticipating the day that it's back on. They tempura-fry broccoli, coat it in some delicious orange glaze, and drizzle some sort of aioli on top. It was sheer ecstasy on a plate. Try the lobster dip, roasted brussel sprouts or any of their salads (Green Guru in particular). I've also had a burger and it was yummy. The only negative is that the drinks are kind of weak; the wine pours are skimptastic, but again, that's what you'd expect from a Boston bar. read more

I had a decent lunch here with my Father on a recent trip to Boston. The place was packed as it was a Saturday morning and lots of people were ordering the custom bloody marts that all looked amazing! I opted for the kale salad and added lobster. It was a decent size portion of lobster and worth the extra money. My Father had an omelett. We ate at the bar and the service was excellent. It's definitely not a place to dine at if you're looking for a quiet or upscale meal as it's very casual and boisterous. If I lived in Boston, I would definitely hit the place for brunch on the weekend. read more

I went for Sunday brunch for the Bloody Mary. Personally, I don't have the unique pallet for Bloody Mary, but I enjoyed the idea of it and having mini burgers on it. I also got the three cheese omelet. The cheese omelet was very bland and not worth your money at all. At night, I came for cheese, meats and red wine. I love that this place is versatile, but I would only come back for the night time bar. read more

Met Back Bay - Weekend brunch bloody mary - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My latest experience at Met was just okay. I asked if they had Mocktails (since I'm not drinking currently) and they said no; they didn't offer too make something from the bar either. I ordered the Met Rice Bowl with salmon, which was awesome-- I wasn't expecting much in all honesty since I was ordering based on my current low-FODMAP diet, but my expectations were blown out of the water.. flavorful and enough veggies and rice for the meal to be very filling, I would definitely recommend. Our server wasn't very attentive or friendly and made me constantly wonder, "am I expected to pay 20% for this?" When we were ready for the check, our server was nowhere to be found; I was looking up trying to catch someone's eye and saw two people walk by multiple times without saying anything to me. Finally I asked one of the other servers for the check. Not really a relaxing dining experience worthy of the high dining markup. read more

After seeing all of the awesome looking photos of Bloody Mary's on their page I was super pumped to come here! A group of us were meeting for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday, and overall we had a great experience. It's clear that they do a good business as people just kept coming and coming. Luckily we had a reservation and were seated right away. My only complaint about our experience is that the room we were in was very warm. We were seated in the front section where the sun shines directly through and most of us were sweating a bit. The rest of the meal, however, went well. They have a whole customizable Bloody Mary list that you can fill out with all of your desired fixings and then hand it off to your server. You can choose everything from the liquor to the rim, mix, heat level, and of course toppings. What I found most amazing was that you could order a mini cheeseburger on top. So obviously I did that. The drink itself was great especially since I got to make it specifically to my liking and the cheeseburger was actually really delicious. I would love to go back to try one of their regular sized burgers as my main meal it was that good! For the rest of my order, I went with the Captain Crunch french toast which was also really yummy and everyone else at the table thought so too! I also had the chance to taste a bite of the Croque Madame as well as the three cheese omelet. Both of these were excellent! Overall, it was a great time and I know I'll definitely be back for more Bloody Mary bar as well as the rest of their tempting menu! read more

Met Back Bay - Bloody Mary with a cheeseburger garnish!! - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food was ok - but the service was totally unaccepted(!) we set for good 20 minutes till we were addressed , then they gave us food without cutlery.. the burger was half burned and a wrap it seemed like the staff didn't care if we were satisfied and or not with our experience ... the service was on a level f passive aggressive ... very good location but totally ruins the experience read more

Met Back Bay - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

3 and a half stars for taco Tuesday. Short rib tacos were a 4 out of 10. It had way too many caramelized onions and had this strong underlying taste of mustard or horseradish. I couldn't really put my finger on it but it was definitely a flavor that doesn't belong in a taco. Trust me, it looks better than it tastes. We also got the steak tacos which were a 7 1/2 out of 10. Visually, it didn't look as good as the short rib tacos, presentation wise, but it was far far tastier. The red sangria was decent. I probably would've liked more fruit in it than just a single orange slice but that's probably because I'm being tacky, and this is a nice place. read more

Met Back Bay - Short ribs and steak tacos - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food here was not too bad the problem I do notice is that they do get busy so the service may not be so exceptional. As soon as the crowd cleared up a bit the service improved dramatically. The overall taste of the food was good and the preparation was quick. After my order my food came out within 10 minutes, speeds that my dad would approve! The next thing I did noticed is the Monday burger specials, Tuesday tacos specials, and Wednesday lobster specials. I think I might be trying all three next week! read more

Met Back Bay - Captain crunch French toast! - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for girls brunch after a night out. Thankfully we made reservations for this way ahead of time because the place was packed. Food was okay, a little pricey. I got the eggs and biscuit benedict (I really need to stop getting eggs Benedict!!! But it's too good). This one wasn't particularly any different than other restaurants with their eggs Benedict. It was good. Some friends got the California hen hash house and that looked delicious! Service on a Saturday during prime time brunch hours was poor. It was difficult to find out waiter and we were there a lot longer since it took awhile for us to order, to pay, and to get our check back. I wouldn't be opposed to coming back here (decor of the restaurant is really pretty), but I just thought the food was okay and that it was a little pricey. (I did see a table next to us that had ordered bloody Mary's and it came with a slider attached to it... So I'm intrigued to see what that's like!) read more

Met Back Bay - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

MET Back Bay, a restaurant by Kathy Sidell is located in the heart of Boston's posh Back Bay neighborhood, MET Back Bay occupies an historic 1877 brick townhouse on the corner of Newbury and Dartmouth Streets. The space has been meticulously renovated and is modern, elegant and comfortable while paying homage to the classic style and timeless beauty of the building and surrounding neighborhood. MET Back Bay's menu blends new American cooking with contemporary continental cuisine and embraces quintessential New England ingredients. read more

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Ugh I hate to do this but not a fan. Mainly because of the douche man-bun loser who is the host was a twat. The food was average as best and the prices a little high. I just really couldn't stand the host. He was awful. An arrogant and rude little a-hole. Btw I speak spanish... your not as slick as you thought you were. Screw this place. read more

Was there on a Sunday and decided to go to bar area instead of the main dinning room. Wasn't busy at all. There was a good menu for entrees and cocktails. I decided to go with the rice bowl, because come on it came with an egg. The rice bowl was a good size and it was a good mix of flavors and textures. And of course the egg with the runny yolk was great at the top. My friend ordered a pizza which was a larger than either one of expected, even though meant for one. We were surprised by the eagerness of our waitress to to come settle the check, considering how slow the restaurant was, it was a bit off putting. Would want to try the main sitting area but not sure I would return for dinner service in the bar area. read more

Met Back Bay - Rice bowl good size for one. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Solid bar and restaurant on the weekends. The help here isn't the best. Summer is always going to be different here cause all the kids switch out and go back home, so you're often dealing with new staff that is clueless. It also tends to affect the wait times, both to be seated if you need, and to get your drinks. Speed is not what they're known for. It's a great looking spot in a nice area to walk around that serves up wonderfully mediocre to average food and drinks. Nothing wrong with it at all except you'd expect more for the cost. Don't get me me. Wrong everything looks great and tastes good but no part of this place will blow you away or really feel like you need to come back again for mor. read more

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My go-to brunch spot along Newbury. Make a reservation and that'll get you a really nice spot in their main dining room or outside on the patio. A reservation is a must, as is the case with most brunch places. If you don't make a reservation and decide to go here as a spur-of-the-moment decision, they will direct you to seating downstairs in the bar area that is first come-first serve. Basically, it can be kind of a free for all down there. I haven't tried out their Bloody Mary bar option yet but their mimosas are really refreshing and the brunch menu options have a good bit of variety - or as much variety as you can expect for brunch. Personal favorite is the California hen house hash - really earthy and satisfying, the egg adding that richness, and the avocado gives it just the right amount of freshness. Service is always great and the overall ambiance is enjoyable. The noise level is appropriate; i never have problems holding a conversation at my table and don't feel the need to talk over the tables alongside us or over the music. Looking forward to that patio table as the weather gets nicer read more

Met Back Bay - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I used to really enjoy this restaurant but their dinner service isn't as good as it used to be. I came in on a not-too-busy weeknight and still found that I was waiting a long time for my drinks and appetizers to arrive. We ordered the brick chicken and the "strip steak", which were both disappointing. The brick chicken is usually really crispy on the outside and tasty but the chicken we were served was overly garlicky and pretty dry (impressive, because dark meat chicken is usually juicy even if you overcook it). I told the waitress I was deciding between ordering the filet and strip steak, and although we had a conversation about the marbling on strip steaks, I was served a skirt steak that was cooked well done. Which is fine, but I ordered a NY strip steak cooked medium. I noticed that my steak seemed off but didn't realize that they had given me the wrong order until I looked at the receipt the next day. Lastly, we were charged for an extra drink that we did not order. We should have caught this mistake at the restaurant when they brought out the bill but didn't realize it until afterwards. In short, I probably won't come back here for dinner ever. Stick to lunch, at least the brick chicken is a lot better. read more

Beautiful ambiance but unfortunately they seem to fail in most other areas. Service is mediocre, especially for the price. Everything from drinks, appetizers, and dinner took quite long and never came together. Soup was cold, but they did take it off the bill. They said the toast for the avocado toast was suppose to be cold, not my firs time ordering at a restaurant but first time "toast" was served cold. Meals of our 6 person party did not come at the same time and they were warm at best. So all n all, we won't go back. They have all the makings of good restaurant - they just need to pull it together. read more

Service is very good and friendly. Quick. However the food leaves something to be desired. The bloodies are good not great, and not quite spicy enough. Good atmosphere for brunch, so definitely worth a visit. read more

Great experience even on a holiday! Went in after looking on Newbury and were seated within 10 min of arriving on the porch. Had a unique and beautiful view from garden level of the churches and Pru, which towered over us as we ate. The waitstaff was in the weeds but that didn't stop them from being attentive and friendly. Our waitress, Kristin, was great, offering wonderful suggestions to a group of overwhelmed customers (the menu is extensive and it's hard to choose!). I had the prime steakhouse tips with a jalapeño strawberry cucumber margarita. I highly recommend my whole meal! It was filling but light. I would definitely come back but because it's so pricey (like everything else on Newbury) it's not going to be soon. read more

Met Back Bay - The jalapeño infused strawberry cucumber margarita. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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While visiting Boston, I came here for pre dinner drinks with a couple of friends when Saltie Girl next door was too full to accommodate us even for a drink. I got the Blood Orange Cosmo which was easy to drink and delicious. One of my friends got the seasonal punch which was super strong and came in a teacup which was a funny surprise and the other got the Basil No. 2 which was less sweet than the cosmo but not as strong as the punch. Overall, the drinks were good, but pretty pricey in my opinion for what you get. It seems like they have some good food deals with the burgers on Monday nights so if I'm back in town on a Monday night, I'd definitely consider checking it out. read more

Gross and gross. What garbage. We ordered calamari to start, and they served us greasy crusty salt. Made me nauseous. I looked behind my seat for a power outlet and there was huge dirty mouse trap. It was just way too gross not to be ranked like a 1.5. read more

This is an Ok place, but I have had such mixed experiences the past few times I've gone. I recently went with my friends for drinks after work on a Wednesday night around 7p, and we asked to sit on the patio as it was somewhat warm out and they have nice space heater lamps. The patio was almost conpletely empty, but we were told that we had to order food to sit on the patio. We said that was fine and thsy we would order a couple of appetizers (the hostess said that was fine). The server then came over and asked if we were ready to order our entrees in which we replied we were all set. She then proceeded to tell us we couldn't sit on the patio if we didnt order more food. As a result, we were essentially forced to order more food that we didn't need and didn't want to pay for. To top it all off, their draught beer system was "broken" which also partially tarnished our experience. read more

Brunch was delicious! Sit outside if it's nice out. Great for people watching and nice al fresco dining experience. We all loved our food and mimosas. Service was also very good. Atmosphere here is hip and cool. Totally plan to return whenever I'm in Boston. read more

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This was one of the few places open on 4th of July near me, so my friends and I decided to eat here for lunch. The location was good, and the atmosphere was definitely more fancy than casual. It took the servers 15 minutes to talk to us once we sat down and an additional 20 to be served our food. I ordered the omelet of the day which was disappointingly just cheese. They also didn't mention there would be bacon on top, so that wasn't great for me. One friend of mine ordered the Turkey Club and said his was absolutely delicious. Another ordered the Met Prime Blend Paris Burger and was impressed. It apparently "hit the spot." After considering their thoughts, I may have just ordered the wrong thing. But after reflecting on the long wait and failure to accurately describe the food to someone who has a food restriction, I'm giving this restaurant two stars, even though we just Met. read more

Had reservations for brunch on Saturday with my friends. We were seated on the second floor right next to the large windows with a view of Newbury Street! We ordered the Avocado Toast, Nutella Stuffed French Toast, and the Burrito. Avocado Toast 3/5 - It looked very appealing served on a wooden board, but it tasted just okay. Might've not liked the texture of the seeded seven grain bread. Nutella Stuffed French Toast 4/5 - Delicious but we did not finish the entire thing because the sweetness did become a little overwhelming after a couple bites. The caramelized sauce was on point though! Burrito 5/5 - Surprisingly, the burrito tasted the best in my opinion. I was about to get the eggs Benedict but decided to go for something more savory and filling. It was stuffed with beans, cheese, scrambled eggs, chorizo and cilantro, and topped with fresh avocado on top. Mmm! Our server was very helpful and attentive, food came out within 15 or so minutes. Overall, my average rating would be a 4/5 for Met Back Bay! I think the best time to go would be lunch/brunch. Next time I come, I'm definitely trying the burgers!! Customers who sat beside us ordered some and they looked super juicy. read more

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This is actually my third time here so felt like I should finally write a review of this place. I like the food here, nothing special but they have tons of variety so you will find something for everyone. I got the fish and chips. The portion side was massive and the food was good although a little bland. It is definitely a touristy sorta place. It's expensive for what it is, but you get a lot of food so I am not complaining. One of my friends got the flat bread and that looked amazing. If I come back I will be getting that. We made a reservation, but I don't think its necessary to make one. The restaurant is big and has multiple floors plus a massive bar. Highly recommend eating a the bar. Same menu but a less stuffy atmosphere. The drinks are great here. So in summary I probably wouldn't eat dinner here again but come here for drinks and the flatbread. read more

I came here for drinks on a Thursday night on the patio. I tried to get a table for 6 on the patio and the hostess kept turning us away despite open tables. We ran to try to get a table at lolita's but thay was crowded as well. We tried here again after we passed and saw more space open. After the hostess tried to give us another lengthy wait time we convinced her to let us sit down a table for 4 and a table for 2 that were next to each other (but for some reason cannot be moved). Despote this, It's a great atmosphere, especially in the summer heat! I wanted to order a sour ale but the waitress wasn't aware if there were any on their menu. The menu was difficult to read because of the tiny font and poor choice in typography. I settled for the punch which was ambiguous in itself since there was no description. I was pleasantly surprised by its refreshing pineapple flavor but was displeased by its incredibly small serving size. With the drinks, my party ordered the ham and cheese board. For an entire platter there was only 2 slices of bread. My biggest complaint about this platter is that one of the prosciutto selections given was disturbingly oily and bland! It ruined our appetites. read more

Came here for a study break on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Sat on the patio which was cozy and great for people watching. Had a great vibe and all the food we ordered was excellently prepared, had a great balance of flavors and tasted delicious. We had the fried artichoke, croque madame and beet salad. Service was definitely slow (I could see our server was backed up) which I didn't mind. Come here for a leisurely meal but avoid if you are in a rush! read more

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Update: I returned here for lunch yesterday. Despite the patio being much fuller than last time, the service was much more prompt. I got a burger and it was huge and actually pretty good. Definitely a better experience than before. I came here for lunch with a few coworkers last week because we wanted to sit outside and they have a large patio area. There were only a few other people sitting outside on the patio. We all ordered sandwiches within 5 minutes of arriving, since we had limited time for lunch. After waiting THIRTY minutes for our food to arrive, we were finally able to eat. The food was average at best. I had a turkey sandwich, and the turkey was cI'm not sure why it took 30 minutes for simple sandwich orders, but needless to say we were all late going back to work by a half hour. I will not be coming back here for lunch, especially during the work day. read more