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The sushi here is pretty fantastic. They have good quality fish and add garnishes that complement each bite really well. I just wish the uni wasn't $26 a piece! The space is a bit odd. I wish it was not in the basement and a little more spacious, but I know space is hard to come by in downtown Boston. It can get pretty cramped if you go on a popular night. Staff here are lovely! I honestly have a hard time getting bartenders' attention but I was able to flag bartenders down successfully whenever I needed to. I appreciate the care they took!
Really cool place! First time here for karaoke on a Friday night. Parking was easy right on the street across from the complex that this is around the corner from. When you get there, you have to go down a couple flights of stairs so it's in the basement of this building. It was pretty crowded when we got there. Luckily our friend had already gone there ahead and got us a table. We were all the way inside at the back. It's a really cool place quite big and fun ambiance with the tropical theme on the walls. Loved the tropical vibes all throughout. Nice lights and lighting fixtures too. The menu is mostly bar food. There is a long bar too with seating. The hubs ordered sushi spicy salmon roll and I ordered the veggie dumplings. Both were quite good. Our server was nice and service was friendly. Eventually we moved up front when the karaoke started. We chatted with the DJ who seemed nice. Hubs & I sang 1 song. We wanted to sing more but there were a lot of people so didn't get another chance. They have these huge books of songs (People's karaoke). The hubs actually went again the following Friday with his friend and this time he got to sing 3 songs!! He was happy! Overall a nice time here!
We went for drinks and loved it! We went twice during our 3 day visit to Boston which should say something. It's the only place we visited twice! The first time I tried the Shore Leave signature drink and it was your basic citrusy rum tiki drink - it was okay. But my friend tried the Ramen Martini and wow was that insanely good. That martini is the drink that made us come back! I hate gin but I loved this drink. Also on our second visit the bartender recognized us and gave us shots as a send off for our last night! Definitely loved the personal touch and great vibes. We recommended this place to everyone in Boston!
What a fun night! Shore leave is the place to go for good energy, good food, and a guaranteed good time. We went on a Sunday and were blown away by the fun ambiance with lots of string lights and cute decor. The music is fun and the servers and hostess were so kind and helpful. Now the best part of the night was when we found out we had accidentally come for their monthly Sunday drag night! Every last Sunday of the month they host this fun free event during dinner. The queens were gorgeous, fun, and incredible dancers. Could not think of better entertainment for a fun dinner. Now the food was also a highlight-- the menu is a mix of sushi and Asian inspired hot dishes. The sushi quality was excellent and I think my favorite dish of the night was the salmon nigiri flight--it comes with three different kinds of salmon and two pieces of each, which was perfect for sharing. We also got the Shore Leave roll with shrimp tempura, pineapple, and bit of a kick which was super yummy. The hot dishes were also good, and I particularly enjoyed the Pad Thai Brussel Sprouts which were very nicely seasoned. The Okonomiyaki Tator Tots were also fun, though got a little mushy by the end. The Gochujang wings had a nice kick but were slightly dry. We also had two different mock tails, the No New Friends and an Elderflower cocktail which were soooo good--would highly recommend as a great option for anyone not drinking! Overall I had such a fun time and can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes!
The other reviews are all right - the vibes here are great and the service is also stellar! I visited on a Thursday (with reservations) -- it wasn't too busy at all so I think we probably could've skipped on the reservations since there's a credit card hold. My group and I didn't order any food, just drinks! The food options all sounded pretty good and unique. The cocktails also stood out a lot, I appreciated how much variety there was! It's a bit hidden, in the basement a couple flights of stairs down. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and I loved how fun and decorated it was :)
Went on an off-season evening for dinner, just after the holidays. We made reservations but probably wasn't necessary. The ambience was fun and lively, and food was decent. We had the tater tots for appetizer which was satisfying and flavorful. In terms of sushi, we ordered the Shore Leave Rolls and a selection of nigiri including yellowtail, tuna, salmon, and scallop. Salmon and scallop were definitely winners; it was melt-in-your mouth delicious, and I'd definitely get it again. I do think nigiri was standout so would order more of that in the future and would be curious to try the salmon set of nigiri's. We also tried the Shore Leave cocktail which we were hoping would come in a fun or special drinkware, but it was just a simple glass but still very tasty and good strength level.
Came here around Christmas, absolutely loved the decor. There were lots of options for someone gluten free. I'm celiac and I had the tots, wagyu skewers, and two of the sushi sashimi rolls. The service was friendly and attentive, would absolutely be back!
Who doesn't love a good tiki bar? My husband and I were in town visiting friends who live a a short walk from this bar. We were able to grab a table for five fairly quickly. Our server was great and attentive. Between the five of us, we ordered most of the drinks on the menu. My favorite was the pineapple upside down. The Jingle Bird is very bourbon forward. We ordered a bunch of food - gyozas, tater tots, salmon avocado roll and a Chicago hot dog. My favorite was the tater tots. Don't recommend the Chicago hot dog but you probably could've guessed that for a bar in Boston :)
The vibes are absolutely immaculate! Such a hidden oasis tucked three flights down the stairs in the Southend. This is the spot for a good time and good bites! I highly recommend the Okonomiyaki Tater Tots. Perfectly fried and dressed with sauce. Some bites were extra crunchy and crisp. Others had so much flavor and soaked up the sauce. The Jalapeño cheese on the bottom of the plate was a delicious surprise! My other favorite dish was the Wagyu & Crab Claypot Rice. The Wagyu pieces were so tender and melted in my mouth. The yolk also added a wonderful creaminess and flavor to the rice plate. The kimchi and cucumbers were a nice brightness and acidity to the dish. I also really enjoyed the cold Dan Dan Noodles. The chewy noodles were mixed in peanut sauce and paired nicely with cilantro and cucumbers. And the spicy tuna roll was fresh and the perfect amount of spice! I came here for the food, Rupaul Drag Race Watch Party, the drinks, and I'll be back for more! I'm really interested in trying their omakase for my next visit. The servers were really nice and the food came out quickly. Drinks were served immediately. I came on a Friday night with reservation. Street parking is available but limited in the area.
We came for drinks and the love island launch party was happening. The drinks were balanced and there was a good selection at the bar. I had the shore leave and the mai tai flight. I wasn't a huge fan of the spicy mai tai but the place was great and I would def suggest it.
Came on a Wednesday night without a reservation and was seated right away. Ordered the crispy brussel sprouts and a sugar plum Mai Tai. I loved all the decorations and our server was very attentive. The drinks were classic strong tiki drinks served in the cutest tiki cups for the holiday that were also available for purchase! The music, the lights and the drinks were great! Love a great tiki bar!
I agree with the reviews about the bartenders and atmosphere. Both are 5s. Food is a bit less stellar. High price relative to the quality and value. More like a 3.
My friend and I visited Boston this past weekend and were disappointed with the food and prices. I understand that seafood will generally be more expensive than other dishes, but this was a total ripoff. This was the saddest salmon & avocado roll I've ever ordered. I hardly tasted either main ingredient. Y'all fumbled this, I would have been happy to give a 5-star review if it weren't for this debacle. On the upside, our bartender and waiter were incredibly kind and hospitable when serving our drinks. I also loved the ambiance and Halloween theme.
A couple of girlfriends and I went here for a birthday celebration and had such a good time. It's down in a basement with a dimly lit tiki vibe, fun drinks and delicious food. Everyone on the waitstaff that helped us out were really nice and attentive. We started off with one of the big boi drinks recommended by our waitress and picked the Mai Tai, it was way too much for 3 people but we enjoyed the fun presentation, and let me tell ya, it was strong! We then shared the following: Okonomiyaki Tater Tots - delicious, perfectly crisp with wonderful Japanese flavors Salmon sashimi - my personal fav, I still think about this :) The salmon was so fresh, it melted in your mouth and the creme fraiche and caviar were a nice touch. Shore Leave Roll - the serrano gave it a nice kick and the pickled pineapple was a nice contrast Salmon Roll - once again, fresh and the pickled daikon gave it some nice depth Lobster salad roll - a favorite of the table, the yuzu mayo was perfect with the lobster We enjoyed everything we had here especially the tiki vibe. I would definitely recommend coming here for a fun and delicious meal! read more
4 years ago
Love the pop ideas. When I was here last Halloween, even the mocktails are delicious. They used to have bigger menus compare to the Christmas pop up when I was there yesteday. But no matter what, all drinks are well done and balance, cool ambiance, love the seasonal mugs and decor. Super busy, but even if u have no reservation, u can always come and put ur name at the bar and wait. Just took about 25 mnts for me to get the bar seat. Shout out to our bartender Bird. She's super awesome and cool. She still can chat with us even though she's super busy. Ps. There's no bad cocktails here. Have fun and enjoy PPS. The food is a must try, I got rolls and some small bites and all excellent read more
4 years ago
This restaurant is kind of hidden as it's down two flights of stairs in the basement. When you enter it's tropical themed with a lot of plants. The bartenders were super nice and friendly. We only had drinks here and did not have the food. I had the Rhode Island Iced tea which was a frozen version of a Long Island iced tea. This drink was ok as I felt like it wasn't really mixed well. My boyfriend had the mangolorian and that was really good. Drinks were a little on the more expensive side but definitely worth the experience. read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
I went here as a walk-in for drinks at the bar at 6:00pm on a Tuesday. During October it's decked out with Halloween decor and it the bar area was packed. I was still able to order the scream cocktail and then stand at the ledge across from the bar. The drink was very good and I loved the festivities. read more
I finally made it to Shore Leave for the first time! It was full of surprises left and right between the ambiance, service, cocktails, and location. I was surprised by the speakeasy vibe walking into the door. You are lead down a flight of stairs to the host stand where they will ID you. We ordered quite a few food options off of the menu. To note, this is a shotgun kitchen. I had no complaints about the food, but did leave feeling hungry. Regarding the drinks, while they were bad, they were overpriced! I'm upset to learn that the exact same cocktail menu, drink names, etc. are used at various restaurants across the country. Took away the uniqueness of the experience. Overall, for $50 (my share of the bill), I did not think Shore Leave was worth it. read more
I came here on a friend's recommendation around Labor Day and had a great time. I loved the tiki theme, the 90's pop music, as well as the food and drinks. We sat at the sushi bar and ate the following: 10-Piece Chef's Selection Nigiri - This is great quality nigiri that is somewhere in the mid- to upper- tier quality (in other words, it's not Jiro Dreams of Sushi level, but it's still better than your average sushi place). Salmon Sashimi (Share Plate) - I thought this was pretty good, but the avocado and crème fraiche wasn't really my thing. That being said, I am not a fan of avocados generally, so I should've seen the writing on the wall. Wagyu Skewer - This tasted good, but it didn't really melt in my mouth. It was slightly more charred than I would've wanted it, and the flavor was limited. Fatty Tuna 'Toro' Nigiri - Pretty good. Scallop 'Hotate' Nigiri - So delicious! I normally liked cooked scallops and not raw scallop, but this was amazing, melt in your mouth goodness. Shore Leave cocktail was a good classic tiki drink in an adorable coconut container. ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable plates Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkins Utensils: Metal forks and knives plus disposable wooden chopsticks Cocktail straw: Plastic, though I wish this was a reusable metal straw read more
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We came here for the first time last night for a festive holiday date night. We came during their Sippin Santa theme so hard to speak to their regular cocktail menu but we loved the tiki festive drinks we had. It was a lively place with seating close together and loud holiday music. The food was great! We had the crab rangoons, two rolls of Sushi and the chicken sandwich and everything was great. They bring the food out as it's ready (tapas style) which is great if you're hungry! The service was great and fast even on a busy night. Would highly recommend. read more
Surprisingly awesome food, drinks, service, and vibe. This place is tucked away deep enough underground cell phones don't work! Not to worry, they have WiFi. The vibe inside is tropical and dark. So dark it took my eyes a few minutes to adapt, and even still it was like being on a tropical island at an outdoor tiki bar at night. No matter what time of day or year, Shore Leave makes for a great getaway for all. For food, I ordered the Dungeon Burger and (afterwards) Okonomiyaki Tater Tots. For drinks I had a Shore Leave and a Panic! On the Fourth of July. The burger being wrapped in foil should not deter you from ordering! The beef had a very noticeable sear which might have been a little over-seared, but no complaints here. More importantly, it was seasoned well, and juicy! They also did not skimp on the veggies or cheese, which were present in every bite. Unfortunately, I don't remember if the mustard and Mayo made much of an impact... that's what I get for putting this review off for a bit. I do know the burger was all around delicious and I would absolutely order it again. I also ordered the Okonomiyaki Tater Tots, and let me tell you: these are not to be missed! These tasted fresh and not from under a lamp. The toppings were what took them to the next level! The jalapeño cheese sauce added a little heat, the mayo and katsu their own savory and salty notes, and the sesame and nori rounded it all out. The bonito flakes were an interesting touch... but they did add a very strong fish flavor. I didn't mind **that** much, but if you're not a fan, ask for the tater tots without them. Where it comes to the drinks, these were overall unique, strong, and very tasty! The Shore Leave was an interesting cocktail in that at first sip, I thought "Olives!". There are no olives present, and tasting notes are subjective, but it goes to say how interesting the combinations are. As I made my way down the mug, the drink revealed its not-overly sweet and savory personality. Regarding the Panic! On the Fourth of July... this drink was unique in that you in a way got three drinks in one! The red, the blue, and the part where they combine! This drink also had a sweet, but not overly-so nature. The red brought a little tartness and savoriness from the raspberry vodka with Aperol, and the blue had was a little more refreshing with a bit of bite. The addition of lime adds a nice acidity to balance everything out. While the glass was filled through and over with ice, it was large and boozy enough that I'm not going to pillory this drink like I did the one at Select Oyster Bar. The service here was fast and friendly, and the location was very clean. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Saw this place as an ad you on IG for their Halloween themed decor and menu. Was definitely super excited to attend, and had the reservation for a week. (They charge $25 per person for a reservation) We had to talk to the basement in order to get to the location, but there was Halloween decor on the way down. Due to it being in the basement the service is horrid, but they do offer WiFi. The host was nice but we had to play musical chairs with the seating, and the manager Dana was very rude and unaccommodating. The tables are so close together that you're not truly able to enjoy the people you're dining with. Eventually Hannah came over and moved us back to our original seat as she stated the 10:15 reservation didn't show. ( we came on a Tuesday and it was karaoke which I did not know ahead of time) Drinks Shore leave 3/10 The were some really great flavors in this drink but the molasses overpowered it for sure. A Conquest 5/10 This drink was okay but like the shore leave there was a particular flavor that threw it off for me Trick or treat shots were okay. The trick is something you probably wouldn't want to drink & the treat is similar to a green tea shot. Food Wings 6/10 The wings were okay. But I was a little disappointed as I wanted to try the soy wings I saw posted on the menu initially. This sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, and I did not fancy the kimchi ranch. Also, the wings were too big for my liking. Shore leave roll 4/10 I opted out of the additional items on the roll, but the shrimp itself did not take like regular tempura shrimp. It seems as if it was seasoned prior to being fried. I requested extra eel sauce, but they put extra soy sauce. There was nothing special about this to me, but it may be the things I omitted from the roll Crab & Wagyu rice 5/10 I absolutely did not like this dish but my partner ate it. There was very minimal Wagyu & crab for the pricing & sizing of the dish Tater tots 9/10 These were absolutely amazing, which was shocking to me because I don't like sauces much. I wish they would've put the sauces all over the tots and not only in the middle. Wagyu skewers 2/10 No real flavor, very thin slices, and not worth the money We also ordered the dungeon burger and lobster salad roll, but when 11:05 came and we still did not have the food i knew something was off. Our waiter CJ came to do last call with the food and he still did not put these items in. Oddly enough, he did tell us after we paid that he did not work there. So I'm a little confused on how he was able to take my order, swipe my card, and accept a tip. Overall it was an experience to say the least, but I surely do not think I'll be returning. Unless Hannah clones herself because she was amazing. I definitely left hungry, but CJ did provide local options for late night food even though I already spent over $100 in here read more
4 years ago
First time and the place is so cute! Great spot for a date. The vibes are chill and the food is incredible. read more
4 years ago
The atmosphere of this place is very lively and fun. The drinks were good and the employees were very accommodating! The food is not too bad, overall good, but their Asian food definitely was not up-to-par. THEIR MUGS ARE SO CUTE. You can purchase them at the entrance stand. I've only been here for company parties, which is great, but otherwise I don't think I would go with friends. read more
4 years ago
Came here for the Christmas season. It was my first time here and loved all the Christmas tiki decorations, including the seasonal mugs. It was VERY busy and I came here on a Monday. Luckily, we were able to get a seat fairly quickly but there was quite a wait when we left an hour later. Our bartender, while I don't remember her name, provided great quick service and still made conversations with everyone despite how busy it was. I did not try the food, only the drinks. I had the 'Kris Kringle Colada' which was dark Jamaican rum, amaro, allspice liqueur, lime, pineapple, coconut. My husband got the 'Yule Tide' which was tequila, applejack, lime, maple, cranberry. They were both $16 but quite tasty! read more
2 years ago
Food was good but the service was so slow. I also didn't like any of my drinks and neither did my friends. I thought the atmosphere would be a bit more fun. read more
Shore Leave is a really cool fun atmosphere for cheap ish eats and expensive cocktails that are tasty! To get to the restaurant you need to enter a building and go down several flights of stairs or an elevator to the basement! Upon entering you feel as though you are in a tiki bar! Disco lights were fun but made me a little dizzy! Hostess taking ids was a bit intense about checking ids (we are in on are mid 30s) . We started off with the drink of the month "Henry goes to Patagonia" - it was huge and delicious! Definitely would recommend. Next, for apps we got Fried Brussel Sprouts, gyoza and wagu skewer. The Brussels were so good that we had to get a second order! This is a must have - the flavor is unreal! For our main entry we ordered several sushi rolls. The spicy tuna was my favorite as well as the spicy avocado roll. Can't wait to come back with friends in the spring! Fast and good service. Will be back ! read more
I usually don't write reviews for bar restaurants or bars but I have to SOLEY because of service. BIRDY!!!!! She never fails to make me and my friends feel welcomed and is always so funny. My friend told me that this is one of those places where the bartender MAKES the bar and I couldn't agree more. The drinks were great and the space was also great. It's a few levels deep but I believe it's because they advertise as a kind of speakeasy but I'm not really sure. It becomes less busy around 11/12 time so if you want a late night drink, I definitely recommend coming here. LOVE YOU BIRDY! Recommend this place, highly. read more
I came here on a Wednesday night at 9pm without a reservation with a friend. We were immediately sat down. Inside is so pretty with all the lights and decorations. The ambiance was very young energy, date night, girls night kind of vibes. My friend and I shared the claypot rice (definitely a good portion size to share) and a spicy tuna roll (not bad). We were both coming from a workout class so this was a good amount to share together. I haven't been here in years but it's nice to know that I could come here with a friend on a casual weekday and have some great food in a nice ambiance! read more
2 years ago
I came here during Christmas and loved it. Their decorations were fun to see and the ambiance was great. This time I came back with my son to celebrate my birthday and again very impressed with their decor of course no more Christmas theme in April. We tried their Omakaze menu at the sushi bar and loved it! Our sushi chef was very nice and skillful with his sushi making. The waitstaff are professional and on their feet for good service. We left there very full and happy. Definitely will come back again soon read more
Came here this weekend after work with several co-workers. Ambiance: A little gimmicky ... but such a fun place!!! Love the look and vibe!!! I'm a huge fan of decorative lights, and this place does it so well. I love that they change up the decorations for each season/holiday. It's also pretty spacious, and I love the bathroom situation. Plenty of onesies. Unfortunately, everything else about this place leaves more to be desired. Food: The menu is fun but limited ... mostly bar bites and sushi. Although what we ordered was really good, it wasn't great ... especially for the price. I don't know what it is, but it just ... didn't feel worth it. Either the quality needs to be better, the portion sizes needs to be larger, or the prices need to be lower. For example, my BF and I got 2 drinks each, a chicken sandwich, and some sushi for $180. Yikes!!! We don't mind spending money on food, but it's gotta be worth it. We legit left ... HUNGRY ... and unsatisfied!!! Service: Sooooo ... this is where I decided on 3 stars v. 4 stars. I know I came with a larger party (10 people), but we had a reservation and were all very respectful. Unfortunately, we were all pretty disappointed in our waitress. I don't know her name because she never told us. She greeted us with such a poor attitude that we almost got up and left. I'm not sure if she doesn't like serving larger parties, was having a bad day, has RBF, or what, but she was not friendly and was extremely short with all of us. Basically, she was honestly rude, and we all felt like we were bothering her. Not an attribute you want from your server. Whenever we would ask her a question, she would answer with a very short response and tell us to look at the menu. I don't know why she hated us so much, but we were all pretty affected by her negative demeanor ... that it really ruined our experience here. We'd see her interact with other tables, and she'd be smiling and answering their questions ... being very patient with them. We got none of that at our table. We only got rushed with our questions and ordering. We even tried to be extra nice and polite and thank her for taking care of a larger party, but NOTHINGGGGG ... no response. Like it still flabbergasts me to think about. Our bill was almost $800 in total. I really feel like we should have gotten a little friendly service. We had just gotten off work dealing with rude and dying patients. We didn't need rude dinner service too. That being said, I do want to make a shout out to the manager for the night. She was extremely lovely. We appreciated her so much. Not only was she nice, but her demeanor was much more friendly. She was smiling and approachable. She saved our experience here. read more
I had such a great night here! the hostess was extremely nice and let me sit at the sushi bar even though it was reserved for a party coming in later. It took a while to get served and the server didn't really seem enthused. I asked for some suggestions but he just recommended the house drink and roll which didn't seem very personal. The chicken wings with kimchi ranch was bomb. I could eat the kimchi ranch by the spoonful. The roll was also good and but it's not made at the sushi/ sashimi bar. read more
Great neighborhood bar. The service is always standout -- the bartenders and servers are so friendly and always make an effort to make the experience top notch. They do classic tiki drinks, and I really appreciate how none of them are overly sweet. You can tell lot of thought was put into their cocktail flavor profiles. read more
4 years ago
Wow!! This is the place to be. The ambiance, staff, and food is superb! To find Shore Leave, it feels akin to stumbling into a speakeasy. You have to maneuver your way down a series of ordinary looking staircases in order to find this gold mine. As soon as you land in Shore Leave, you are automatically transported to somewhere else, somewhere special. David was our waiter and was INCREDIBLE!! He was so kind, thoughtful, and made my birthday dinner feel extra special. Drinks were above and beyond delicious. They have a wide variety of options that makes it fun to mix and match orders with friends to get a sense of their menu. The food was amazing!! Everything from the tater tots to the sushi to the Wagyu & Crab Claypot Rice was very good!! This restaurant is very allergy friendly!! As someone who has a gluten allergy, I was very appreciative my friends found this spot. Definitely a good place to come if you yourself have one or someone you're bringing does. Overall, I would probably recommend the place the most for their drinks and appetizers, but everything about my experience was lovely (big thanks to David!) read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
It was karaoke night when I went and while it was very nice seeing people have fun it would be nice if they let the restaurant music play a bit longer after every performance. The sushi was amazing, nigiri 10/10, drinks were aesthetically pleasing and strong read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Super cool atmosphere however the service is was subpar. We stopped in for drinks only however we required table service due to having a child with us. Waitress was upset and make it clearly known that food was required in order to receive table service. Ok, no big deal; we will order something... she never came to check on us however she came over and ensured that we were aware we needed to vacate our table at 6:30pm. Will certainly not return. Oh snd the 4% "fair wage and wellness admin charge" ?!?! What in the AF? read more
Talk about a lucky break. I just happened to get the idea to pop over to Shore Leave's website to take a peek at their menu one morning. I then clicked on their event page, only to discover that their complimentary 1st year anniversary celebratory luau buffet was that very night! Cool! I just had to go! We were greeted with colorful leis and a peek at our driver's license granted us entrance into the long basement bar space. Since the food was free for us that evening, we each ordered up a drink and helped ourselves to the self-serve at the water station. Mine was a Virgin Pina Colada $8, my DC's was a Strawberry Daiquiri $13, which took a while to get (20 min). We both agreed that mine was the better drink of the two, though I have had better versions in my experience. As for food, they were generous with the line up and refilled as needed. My DC had his first taste of spam masubi and loved the fried chicken wings with huli huli sauce. My favorite bite was their chewy butter mochi squares. A 3% Kitchen Administration Fee was clearly added to the invoice. *** Key: DC = Dining Companion read more
I really could give this place 5 stars if wasn't for "how they organize the reservations " we tried to make reservations but was Saturday so we totally understand that was busy and they didn't have anything available, but I called and they said that we could show up and try to come in! We went there, waited around 20, 30 minutes in the line and once we get in the hostess told us that was a wait line for the bar seats.. so another wait time, we ended up ordering a round of drinks with a really friendly server that was amazing trying the best that she could to keep us happy.. but we spend almost a hour there trying to get a table and they said no because was reserved but that was a lot of empty tables juts "waiting " they could manage that better saying like " we need that table in 30 mnts, or by 9:30" for example! In the future maybe we will try again! The ambience was nice decorated for Halloween! read more
4 years ago
After reading the majority of the reviews left on this site, I am baffled! My wife, 8 year old daughter & I ate at Shore Leave on May 11th, having a 5:30 reservation. Our hostess was kind & welcoming & wished us a pleasant experience once she brought us to our table. Our server was GREAT! She immediately set our expectations, explaining that some dishes will come out within minutes, while others may require a significant amount of time. This practice was greatly appreciated, for I can not tell you how many restaurants I have literally got up & walked out because everyone else's meal came out but mine or vice versa. Who wants to be the solo eater at a table with a party?! No one, that's who. So again, have a clear, upfront communication from our server was literally priceless for me. We were there to celebrate a milestone anniversary so we went all out with ordering a large variety of dishes, at least 8 or 10. Every single one of them was as delicious as the last. However, the Scallops are in a league of their own & melted in our mouths! Once our Server learned we were there to celebrate, she brought out a complimentary round of Scallops (we had expressed our love for them to our server prior) and as well as 2 Shots! Our daughter received Green Tea ice cream. All in all, as someone who feels modern day restaurants throughout Boston have strayed away from expected hospitality & quality of food, Shore Leave left us feeling restored that a restaurant has our best interests in mind. My family & I can NOT wait to go back for our next celebration! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
For $132 we got 2 nigiri, a roll, Dan Dan noodles, a burger, wagyu skewers, and two drinks. It's unfortunate that the wagyu skewers were $18 for these tiny one bite each things (only 2) because they were the tastiest everything else was just ok. Nothing to rave about and I hate when you pay over $100 and feel that way. Staff was kind. read more
2 years ago
Love, love, love this place !!!! I am a sushi snob, and they have a great selection of nigiri - high, high quality. Industry night, on every first Monday of the month - is a cannot miss deal ! And let's not forget about their creative cocktails!!! Great spot for meeting with friends, date night or solo trip ! read more
3 years ago
We visited specifically for the spooky decor :) This is the best place to go for halloween spirit! They have a super fun drink menu for the occasion, great decorations, and spooky music. Our waiter was so sweet and they had our table ready upon arrival! read more
5 years ago
My friend and I decided to try this place for our birthday dinner based on a recommendation. We made a reservation for 5 pm on a Saturday. The bar/restaurant is in the basement, and it's lighted pretty nicely. We were shown to our table by the host and were provided with the menu. One menu for drinks/burgers/appetizers and one for sushi and sake. They do have a good selection of sakes. The cocktails looked interesting. I started with a "Whiskey Mango Foxtrot" that had rum barrel aged whiskey and mango tincture. We also ordered Brussels sprouts and wings for appetizers. My friend ordered the cowboy burger and tater tots. Overall, the appetizers were decent. The Brussels sprouts weren't flowing with a sauce, but the wings were a little dry. The tater tots were decent though not out of the world. The cocktail I got was okay, I wouldn't say it was worth the $14, I've had better cocktails. I couldn't taste the mango flavor but I could taste the whiskey well. So overall, it wasn't like the food was out of the world. It was pretty standard compared to other places, I could have probably gotten better cocktails and more food variety at another place. Service was okay. A little slow, but I think that's also because of some degree of understaffing. This is a good restaurant for a first date or groups. It can get a little pricey with the drinks, but if you want to celebrate with shots, it's not a bad place. Rating is 50% for food/drinks, 30% for service and 20% for everything else. Food: 3 stars @ 50% = 1.5 Service: 3 stars @ 30% = 0.9 Everything else: 3 stars @ 20% = 0.6 Total = 3.0 read more
3 years ago
Went here for a work event and had a great time! There was live music going on, playing a good mix of songs everyone knew. My only complaint is that it is a bit loud and a bit too dark, but foods were great and had some fun cocktails! Our server was also very kind and was the best. read more
4 years ago
Went to Shore Leave last night expecting to just have a few drinks and some apps and ended up staying for most of the night. Our bartender Ian was so much fun and made us some fantastic cocktails. We ended up chatting and laughing his friend for hours. The manager Ryan was so much fun also and gave us a delightful gift in the end. Still wish they sold tiki mugs but C'est la vie read more
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11 William E Mullins Way
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