This is conveniently located next to the theater district. The wine list is good, but the food is underwhelming. I keep coming back because you can always get a table before a show. read more

Was thrilled to go here tonight for a Private Party Event Sponsored by Citizens Bank for a private reception prior to going to attend the Broadway show "HAMILTON" at the Citizens Bank Boston Opera House! Once we checked in at the entrance by two very friendly and exuberant Hostess: EMILY JORGENSON and AMY GORDON They handed out Show Tickets in a very stunning Black Envelope with Silver writing. Once in the place was decked out with white cloth tablecloths and the food choices handsomely displayed filled with a Seafood Section of Clams and Oysters on the Half Shell and amazing Shrimp all nested in a bed of ice chips! Very impressive and quite tasty also! They even had a BURGER TABLE with two male servers who gave you several choices of toppings for your Hamburger! But, most of the guests enjoyed the Open Bar and mingled and talked among the guests all dressed perfectly! From 5-7 was very entertaining and the service of waitstaff walking among the invited guest with EXTRA FOOD SURPRISES, such as Arancini, Flat Bread Pizzas, Chicken Skewered, Caprese Skewers and more! This Staff made this Private Citizen Bank Event wonderful ! We should all congratulate Citizens Bank for Hosting the event! I definitely will At......Amy.Gordon@citizensbank.com They made for an unforgettable theater experience! read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite before a show at the Wilbur. Convenient location within walking distance. We both enjoyed a margherita flatbread pizza. Very good- couldn't finish the whole thing. Service was friendly and attentive- our server was trained to manage the ore-show crowd and timing. We were at a high top- at one point we were straining to hear each other because it was so loud. And then it was suddenly empty and quiet as those with earlier shows headed out. read more

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Beautiful place loved the decor rustic feel. They accommodated a party of 12. Food was good when we finally got it. People were nice enough.. servers could use a little bit of training on the order foods or drinks come out and who they belong too.. read more

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My friend & I walked in post-show one night, and snagged seats at the bar, which was fine and the atmosphere we wanted. We each got a "sip" - $5 for a sip of wine (which was a much smaller pour than I anticipated) - and split a buffalo pizza and guacamole. It was tasty, but not the most amazing food I've ever had. But they're a wine bar, so that is their focus. There were a lot of things on the menu that appealed, so I would consider going back pre- or post-show. It's so convenient! read more

Stopped into Sip Wine Bar & Kitchen for dinner with a few friends before a show. The location's great -- right in the heart of the Theatre District -- and the space has a nice, modern vibe. Stylish interior, good energy, and plenty of seating, even when it's busy. The wine list is solid with a good variety by the glass, which is always a plus. I appreciated being able to try a couple different styles without committing to a full bottle. Cocktails were just okay -- a bit on the sweet side. Food was... fine. Not bad, but nothing particularly memorable. We tried a mix of small plates and sushi, and while everything was fresh, it lacked that extra something that would make me rush back. Service was friendly but a little scattered -- we had to flag someone down a few times. Overall, Sip is perfectly serviceable for a casual night out or a pre-show bite, but it didn't wow me. I'd come back for drinks, but there are probably better spots in the area if you're after a standout meal. read more

Good wine by the glass menu. You can build your own flight which is a cool option. Really friendly service and appreciated option of indoor or outdoor seating. Lively inside atmosphere. read more

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Great food. Great atmosphere. Great location for attending the theatre. Great service.

Review based on dropping in on a Friday night at 7:30 for drinks after dinner at Shojo (amazing by the way). Sip has been a fixture in the neighborhood for over 10 years so it was time to check it out. Positives: The drinks. Let it Linger, served up in a martini glass, sort of a cosmo with champagne, somewhat sweet, needed some more balance Notorious F. I. G., a really nice whisky drink, seasonal with vanilla and all spice. Rhythm of the night, tequila/red wine/aperol/lime. Creative and very good. Negatives: Vibe. Just not happening. Bar seemingly not quite designed right for interacting with others. But maybe it just felt that way because it was empty? We had no food so can't comment on Sip's virtues as a restaurant. There's a history of great reviews of the food. We may come back for dinner since we really want this to be a winner, it must have a lot going for it since it has survived in the theater district for 10 years. read more

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I would never step foot in that restaurant again... The waiter was so rude. In fact, he came up and was actually snarky and rude. Terrible customer service. Would not wind a penny here horrible service. read more

Always love this place! We always book here when we have a show at the Opera House and it does lot fail! The food is amazing and assorted! They have everything from amazing bites (charcuterie, etc) to the best chicken parm and wonderful tacos! The drinks are great, wonderful wine! The service is way above and beyond! They let me in early and I was able to sit at the bar even before they opened. Great service! Can't say enough about this place! read more

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Ambiance is top tier. The menu, for a wine bar, feels very limited with the small amount of wine selections. That said I enjoyed every glass!! The service is very sweet and personable but slow, so if you aren't in a rush I'd say it was absolutely perfect. In my case I was hoping for a quick app and drink before a show so it just didn't work well for my vibe that night. But that's on me! Food was good I got the arancini. The truffle bordered on overwhelming and the rice in the arancini was so mushy and mashed I mistook it for mashed potato balls for a moment. Disappointing in that sense but if you just want a casual drink and a nice time come here! I'd say it's a prime first date spot too since they do flights of wine read more

I was very happy with this restaurant. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations are not required but making reservations could make your experience more enjoyable if they are crowded. They took us promptly and we decided on an outdoor table which was enclosed behind an short iron fence. The menu is online or you can use your camera and position it over the scan code affixed to the table. The drinks were deciduous and the food was very presentable and tasted fresh as well as delicious too. I did not give this restaurant a 5, not because of the restaurant but because of the service. The server was somewhat rude to us and was not familiar with what drinks the bartender can and can't make. Instead of saying let me ask the bartender she told us "we don't make that." She relived my plate and empty drink while my friend was still eating and never asked if i want another drink. Overall. Great food, on time with no issues and completely Covid friendly read more

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We did not eat at Sip, as we stopped by to check it out right before a viewing of Ralph Wrecks the Internet across the street. However, we were very pleased with the overall experience as well as the wine offerings. Sip does not offer flights of wine, but instead allows patrons and those who prefer to taste many different things a "sip" of wine (claimed at 2oz, but our pours were likely more like 3.5oz). This is obviously the way to go unless you are absolutely certain you want a 6oz or 9oz pour of whatever wine you choose. Their selection is pretty robust as well, having choices from all the well-known regions of the world as well as a few up and coming or funky regions. Another plus to this approach is you can try upper end wines for a very reasonable price and not have to worry about if you would like it or not. This is also a great way to "build your own flight" without being forced into a predetermined flight of say all Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, high-end picks, or "budget" wines. The ambiance is modern-chic and feels more like a lounge than a typical wine bar. That's not an issue and has kind of a cool vibe and plenty of seating around a kidney-bean shaped bar. The lighting is low and the noise could be defined as quiet here even when the place is full capacity. The bartenders and wine advisers are all very friendly, prompt, and courteous. We had a great time and never had to wait too long for any service, refill, or additional "sip" which was nice. We will definitely visit again next time we are in the area or catching a movie! read more

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MAKE RESERVATIONS! Very good experience! Came here within an hour of seeing The Nutcracker down the street, got a table for 3 and had some yummy wine and apps. Service was EXCELLENT and FAST especially for a busy night! read more

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Everything at Sip is money. Great food and drinks. Good friendly service. Convenient location within walking distance to the common and theatre district. It's perfect before a show or when walking around. Plus a good vibe. read more

Stopped here for dinner before a show at the Opera House and it was a win all around. We were a group of 4 adults and 2 kids and everyone loved their meal. The service was wonderful and fast so we had no issue getting to our show on time. Perfect pre-show meal to satisfy everybody. read more

Did a wine tasting/wine bar tour on a Friday and decided to add Sip to the list. The inside was completely empty but there were a good amount of tables seated outside. Our server was Thomas and he was very nice and friendly but probably new. He kept forgetting things - once he stopped by our table and said "oh your drinks" and then those came out 10-15 min later. He also forget hot sauce we asked for but honestly we weren't too pressed about it so we let it go. He said the bartender was new? So our wine flight/tasting with 2 oz pours was more like 4 oz pours. When we pointed it out because that's not what we ordered, he promised we would not be charged for it. The food was also mediocre and overpriced for it. My friend said the ahi tuna tacos were not great. My margarita flatbread was decent. The spicy guacamole had a bunch of not spicy jalapeños chopped up and added - the whole table felt it could have used more seasoning. The tuna loin plate was ok according to my friend. The real kicker was the payment. Thomas brought out one of those portable card payment things. Honestly I always feel uncomfortable when they're standing there while I'm looking through the receipt and I couldn't really scroll through so I just paid and tipped, though we all thought the total was higher than expected. I'm really glad I checked my email and looked at it right after because they added two glasses of wine we had not ordered and charged us $30 extra! So I immediately went inside to clear up the issue and Thomas jokingly said "oh we'll fix it! My manager does the billing stuff and sometimes she does this." I laughed it off at the time and they fixed it. Then, as we were leaving the table right behind us seemed to be having the same problem, so I told my whole table about the "sometimes she does this" comment. Does Sip frequently overcharge? We all decided to never come back - the whole situation left us with a terrible impression! read more

Nothing amazing, but if you're going to a play next door, this is a very solid bet. My cocktail was delicious, our food was decent and our waiter did his best , No complaints read more

Great location in the theatre district. Good value, and a plus that it's not too loud. Easily accommodated a wheelchair in our party. We had the ahi tuna tacos which were great (except are served with flour tortilla instead of corn tortillas). We also enjoyed the pear salad - perfect to split with two or three as an appetizer. Tempura green beans were as promised with two delicious sauces. read more

We stopped in for a pre-theater round of drinks and were not disappointed. I chose the crisp whites wine flight from the daily specials, and definitely recommend it to anyone who likes wine sampling like I do and doesn't want to commit to drinking a whole entire glass of wine. the La Capranera was my absolute favorite, and you can definitely taste lemon curd after you finish sipping. We drank outside and it was a pleasant way to kill an hour before our movie. I'd be open to stopping in again to sample more wine and maybe some of their food as well. read more

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Huge space, not very loud, cocktails about 15 bucks, mains are around 20-30 bucks. High ceilings and open space. Enjoyed my time. My drink (mindflayer) with vodka and passion fruit was super sweet and very cute looking. Recommend trying at least once. read more

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Fun pre- theater night at SIP. Great location. We sat at the busy bar, enjoyed the lively atmosphere and wine selection. We ordered a cheese board, mini arancini and a meatball flatbread and were very satisfied. Service was excellent. Highly recommend. read more

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I ate Chet. What? Ok..... let me clarify...... At the recommendation of the very, very lovely manager Emily, who was conscious of my concerns of muffining out the top of my skinny jeans, I ordered the Ahi tuna Napoleon, which was some amazingly flavored tuna tartar atop a huge fried rice cake. It sort of resembled a Shaquille O'Neil sized replica of bite-sized spicy tuna on crispy rice cakes you'd normally find at trendier sushi houses. Except the tuna was SOOO much better. Now, I have to admit at first glance that it reminded me of a character named "Chet" from the movie 'Weird Science', who Kelly LeBrock turned into a pile of...... um... how do I say this delicately...... "shit" (don't worry, I've included a picture). I just found it hysterical. I'm glad to say, however, that the shit tasted amazeballs (pun intended). Seriously, it was amazing. Granted, that's all I have to go on food-wise, so this review is more about the amazing service my buddy Alex and I got from Emily, and Sharon the bartender (who turns out..... is married to a guy that was a college roommate of the owner of Soda Pop's sandwiches in LA.... a place I've seen, yet have never tried.... oh what a small world this is!). I just landed back in Boston from an exhausting 4-month trip away to the terrible awesome beaches of LA.... yuck..... and the terrible 80-degree weather.... barf.... so I was not only sleep-deprived, but completely ADHD. Emily was ridiculously hospitable, patient, and engaging. Sharon, what a wonderfully sweet bartender, made the rest of the night so comfortable I was able to return home afterwards and comfortably fall asleep. NOTHING beats great hospitality, and I can't wait to go back for more! read more

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Went for dinner around 615pm. Party of 3. Food was pretty good. Service was quite slow. Took about 35 mins to get our apps and another 40 mins to get our entrees. Server brought burgers & and fries w/o ketchup or any other condiments.....really?!? Then it took ten mins for the little dishes of ketchup to come out. Poor service is really not acceptable when a place is only 1/2 full. Probably won't be back. read more

We had a pre-theater dinner here the other night which was fine, especially considering it was Valentine's Day which is always a tough night in the restaurant trade. The tuna tacos were very nice and the spicy girl roll was a good sushi roll. My wife liked the dragon roll but it could probably be just a bit smaller to make it easier to eat. The grilled broccoli was a bit underdone and lacked any special zing, either texture or flavor. We tried 3 different syrahs--the numanthia, pessimist and wolftrap--and did not like the south africa syrah really at all. The pessimist was the best of the bunch but it is fun to create your own flight here. It seemed pretty kid friendly with a bunch of families in pre-theater but the biggest challenge we have is with the setup--we much prefer traditional seating to high tops and a lot of the seating is the latter not the former. read more

Came here Friday night after work and was very pleased with the overall service. What's cool about Sip is that you can have different pours ( 2oz, 6 oz, 9oz or a full glass). I went with the 2oz pours because I knew that I could try a lot of different wines but not spend a fortune or get sloppy. It's really a great system they have. They have tons of different options from sparkling sweet to hearty reds. As a white wine drinker I stuck with what I knew I liked. My friend and I shared the Cobb salad and one of the flatbreads. It's an Asian fusion restaurant. There is lots of sushi on the menu but also typical bar food like pizza and what not. The food was good but you don't come here for the food you come here for the wines. Everything was decent price which is a nice change to the area. I will be back but probably just for the wine. read more

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Dined here before the ballet, as it's just down the street. Loved the menu which offered a variety such as a cheese plate, sushi, tapas, soups, and salads to meet our needs. I also like that they have differing sizes of wine from sips to half-glasses to full glasses to a bottle. We opted for some wine and sushi and were not dissapointed in either the flavors or presentation. The nigiri platter, dragon maki, and spicy tuna tempura roll were spot on. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding as recommended by our server. I would never have selected that item if it hadn't been for our server's high recommendation, by the way. It was superb! Highly recommend. My only complaint is the volume level of the background music. It just didn't seem to go with the dining experience and made it a tad challenging having a conversation. Pricey but good. read more

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Food was mediocre. Service was okay. Our server seemed to be attentive but missed some of our orders. I didn't know it's a Japanese restaurant until I saw the menu. Food was Japanese-American fusion. They serve maki rolls, salad, steak, etc. portions were on the small side. I expected better quality. *Private dining available *5 dollars validated parking read more

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Amazing restaurant. This place is super under advertised!!! We decided to go here last minute and couldn't be more happy. Order the Buffalo Mac and cheese or the kobe sliders and you will have the most amazing meal ever!!! read more

Amazing little gem! I've walked by this place a bunch and have always been curious to try it. Great wine list and the salmon I got was so fresh and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend! read more

The food here is great. The service is ALWAYS bad. Always under-staffed if you eat outside in warmer months on the patio. Waitresses never check on drinks, take forever to clear plates and never check in. We have been here at least three or four times and every single time over a period of three years or so it's been exactly the same. Food I would say is 4 stars. Service 1 star To clarify. The waitress was wonderful. It's more of a reflection of the restaurant staffing. Not enough people scheduled.. read more

Spicy tuna cho. That is all you need to know. A group of us showed up and we all ordered spicy tuna chos. It is a ball of rice with spicyc tuna and tobiko, covered in avocado. It comes with wonton chips on the side so that you can scoop the rice and tuna with it. It is beautiful, like a work of art, and delicious at the same time. We also ordered lots of wine, and fries. This place is located near the Boston Opera House- def stop by for a pre show meal or post show meal. read more

First time at Sip in downtown and I gotta say...I'm impressed! For those recently placed transplants or those who haven't been in Boston for less than 10 years, SIP used to be a furniture store--an upscale wicked expensive furniture store! So glad to see the space was made into a restaurant. There can never be enough! Came here with a few friends for my birthday & the place is lively. Food price wise is in the moderate range--$12 for 2 slider burger appetizer seems a little pricy. Just saying. The waiter I forget his name, is genuinely nice. The staff in general just seemed generally nice. That's a plus. Birthday drink of choice? Chocolate godiva martini. It was amazing--and I don't drink martinis! And SIPs Truffle Parmesan fries?? So. Freaking. GOOD! By the way, SIP also has 7 menus to browse through--yeah I said it...7!!!! So whether you're a local or a visitor, take the orange line to Chinatown/theater district and visit SIP. You'll love it! read more

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Great place and atmosphere! The food was amazing! Great Kobe sliders and the sushi was amazing as well. I doubt you could go wrong with anything. read more

Sip Wine Bar & Kitchen - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Honestly three stars is very generous! Wine and Sangria were good. Meatball app had tasty meatballs and portion was good. But a bit plain, needs embellishment, garlic toast points with fresh oven dried tomatoes. Shrimp on soaked bread with sauce? My wife did not like. Needs a remake....serve with foie Gras and cranberry creams (Vin blanc), roasted mushrooms and a little fried polenta. My dish, chicken parmesan was horrible, fried chicken, burnt on the bottom, chicken was too thick, mozzarella poor quality and over cooked. On the pasta with red sauce the chef does not know to finish this dish ala minute. Should take pre blanched pasta, place in hot Rolling water for one minute, then throw into a hot saute pan with olive oil, sizzle for 20 seconds, add enough sauce so its very moist on the plate, add parmesan on the plate, have it a little saucy. Mine was dry, no flavor, no sauce....tough to eat with the dry chicken! Very disappointing! almost gross... FYI, our dinner bill was $100 with 18% gratuity. Not particularly expensive for downtown Boston, but over priced for our experience and food quality. But maybe that's what theater restaurants do. Our server was very nice. read more

I was walking by . I was curious I asked the girl, what's good and she said the flat bread pizza is good I said I want that read more

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I guess if I keep coming back and trying them again, their scores might eventually rebound. Fifth time back here. I'm officially done. Luke warm grapefruit martinis and luke warm apps. Yuk. Service was meh as well. read more

This used to be my go-to bar/restaurant with my best friend, however I have since stopped going due to diminished customer service and hosting. First, there is a man that tries to pick up women at the bar. When I complained to staff about him, they told me he was a regular. Nothing ended up happening to stop this behavior, of a 40-50 year old man trying to take a 20 some year old blatantly home. Additionally, I tried coming back here with friends and my dog to sit outside. The attendant had just sat another lady with her dog, and shortly proceeded to make it so difficult for me, my dog and party of four ended up leaving. Edited on 11/21/19: I wanted to clarify my dog is a service dog in training, and did not have his vest that day so I did not advertise as such at the time, since he is training and didn't have a training vest yet. I recall the woman whose dog, along with herself and daughter, were allowed to sit in the patio without a service dog vest on as well. We also requested to sit within the patio, and did so just before her, however she was seated ahead of us. I assume since her party was smaller and we originally had one of our members go inside to check about sitting outside. I don't recommend this restaurant only because the service has diminished over time. Otherwise, the food is great. read more

This restaurant and bar was fantastic in all aspects. The restaurant section was sectioned off by plexiglass to ensure social distancing and tables were labeled as sanitized to show customers that proper COVID-19 standards were followed. The service was cordial, not overbearing, and prompt when needed for refills or food orders following appetizers. My date ordered the penne caprese, which had an excellent red sauce and blend of melted cheeses. She was amazed by the dish but did not enjoy her cocktail, which was an issue of her preference and not a mark against the restaurant. I ordered the seared fish street tacos which were excellent along with my seasonal cocktail order. Overall a great experience for a date night! read more

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