Great lunch here. Got the clam chowder. Is was good. Needed salt. Waitress offered me cups to split. The bowl. Burger and fried was good. Turkey sandwich has awesome great flavors. read more

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Five Stars -- One of the Finest Pasta Dishes I've Ever Eaten in Boston I've spent the better part of six years exploring Boston's restaurant scene - an expensive hobby or a habit I can't break, from the North End to some of the city's most celebrated fine-dining establishments. Every once in a while, a dish comes along that is so extraordinary it reminds me why I love dining out in the first place. Chef Sarah Wade's Uni Cacio e Pepe at SJ's is one of those dishes. The menu describes tonnarelli pasta with uni crème fraîche, Pecorino, black pepper, grated cured egg yolk, and Osetra caviar. But that description doesn't begin to capture this dish. The magic is the uni. The photo posted, mind you, isn't a file photo or taken from their website. This is what I was actually served! I had never fully appreciated what sea urchin could bring to a pasta sauce. I'd always associated uni primarily with Japanese cuisine, which has never been a particular favorite of mine. Imagine the richness of the finest cultured butter blended with the luxurious, silky texture of exceptional olive oil. That's the closest I can come to describing it. The uni creates this buttery coating that clings to every strand of pasta, almost slippery in the most wonderful way, delivering an intensely rich flavor with every bite. I detected no seafood flavor. Instead, the black pepper provided a beautiful counterbalance to the richness, while the Pecorino and cured egg yolk added complexity. Everything worked together. Nothing overwhelmed anything else. I've enjoyed some truly remarkable meals at restaurants such as Sarma, Tonino, Field & Vine, and Mooncusser. I don't make comparisons to those restaurants casually. But this pasta belongs in that company. It's one of the finest individual dishes I've ever been served anywhere in Boston. Boston Magazine, I hope you're paying attention. This place better make your Top 50 Best Restaurants list next year. I expect nothing less than top 15. Your credibility is on the line . . . Absolutely extraordinary. Five stars. read more

SJ’s - Casio e Pepe with Uni! - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went to SJs in the spring of 2026, for a Tasting Collective, tasting menu event. On a week night, we were welcome with great service and in the large space close to South Station The owner/chef gave a talk back about the opening of higher end version of her Oklahoma inspired comfort food. some of the course served, Sweet Onion Tarte Tatin, creme fraiche, mache, it was very light and loved the creme fraiche Tuna Crudo, crispy capers, mushroom soy, citrus, shallot, The capers and shallot compliment the tuna Butternut Squash & Celeriac Agnolotti, rosemary chili brown, pine nut gremolata, The flavorful sauce made me want to have bread with it. I love the location, food quality, ambiance, and service. If you are interested in learning more about Tasting Collective, direct message me about a discount for membership. read more

We stopped in for a quick bite while waiting for the next bus at South Station. There was a menu for midday bites from 2-6 pm that we wanted to take advantage of. This included $1 raw oysters, chicken wings, and pretzel bites. All of which were fantastic! The oysters were very fresh and came with small bottles of vinaigrette and a green jalapeño sauce that you could add to your liking. The chicken wings were in a sweet, sticky, Asian sauce that was delicious. 6 came in an order for $12. Lastly, the pretzel bites were pillowy & warm and served with a yummy cheese sauce and a spicy mustard, also for $10. With the food, I had a very good red sangria. The servers were so nice and responsive. Would definitely come back here again, and being walking distance from south station, makes an excellent stop for a bite to eat. read more

Came here twice once for pleasure and once for business, both times great experience! Very attentive service! Solid ambiance. Food has very creative combos and really good flavor. The lamb meatballs sub for lunch is great as well as those tallow fries! (4/5). I thought the manhattan would be better though as it looks good on the menu. read more

SJ’s - Lamb meatball sandwich - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

While in town for a recent conference dinner reservations were made and we were told, it already made the Eater Boston "Top New Restaurants" list, so there was already a 99% chance they'd be good. And when I say it's new, It opened on November 4, so you still can't find it on Google maps.... I was given the address and hailed the Uber. It's in a high-rise just across the street from the South station bus station. It's a a quaint place, With a sleek design and inviting feel. Because this was a business dinner, I couldn't take photos of the food like I usually do. We started with the Tallow fries. I could've had my own bowl. Those were super delicious. Some of the meals that I remember, were the bolognese, The carrot-ginger pasta, and the rabbit leg. In the end, there was not a morsel left in anyone's plate. I even went for the dessert and tried the apple mille fuille... This was the most delightful thing I've had in a long time. I wish I lived closer because I would certainly return, but it's definitely on my list for the next time. I'm in the area. I tried to snag a few photos as we ended our night. I can guarantee you may see some empty seats now, but it was an early dinner on a Wednesday night and if they keep up food, this good those seats will not be empty long! read more

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I really wanted to love SJ's as much as I did during my first visit, but this recent trip for a birthday dinner fell a bit flat. The spot is beautiful and conveniently located. The parking garage around the corner is a huge win for the area, even though they can't validate. We came back specifically for the Butternut Squash Agnolotti we raved about the last time, so I was disappointed to see it's been pulled from the menu. The vegetarian options felt pretty slim this time around. I wasn't interested in a basic spaghetti pomodoro, so we pivoted to small plates and drinks. The Squash Blossoms were stuffed with truffled burrata and drizzled with lavender honey, and the pine nut dukkah gives them a great crunch. My daughter enjoyed the Tuna Tartare, which came with tallow chips. The highlight of the night has to be the cocktails. The G.T.S. had a nice chai-spiced kick to it, and the Punch! is a fun, tropical choice if you like rum and orgeat. Since it was a birthday celebration, we finished with the passionfruit cheesecake. The presentation was nice, but compared to the London Fog cheesecake they used to have, it didn't have the same "wow" factor. Also, I wish they had brought it out with a candle. The service was perfectly fine and the atmosphere is still nice, but the food didn't feel like the flavorful comfort food that I remembered. I really miss the old menu! It's still a polished spot for a drink, but I'm hoping they bring back the Butternut Squash Agnolotti! read more

SJ’s - Squash Blossoms and Tuna Tartare - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came in on a Sunday mid-afternoon, about 4pm. Picked it as it was on in In Kind app. Bonus they had midday specials(2-6pm)! The seating was spacious and very comfortable. Service was great, even kept my water filled, which I appreciated. Ordered the North Shore sliders, half-dozen oysters and a side teaser. Delighful and good quality. The sauces that came with the oysters were in cute squeeze bottles and made the oysters a standout.... a real deal at only $1 each! The sliders were delightful too with onion buttered top, and cheese--so easy to eat! Even salad felt elevated, looked like micro sized romaine, tasty croutons and tasty dressing. There was also outdoor seating, great for the summer. read more

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Twas the Dinner Before Nutcracker There is nothing so satisfying as filling one's stomach with food before watching professional dancers perform to the highest degree of skill and athleticism. To prepare for the physical toll of sitting for two hours, my date and I dined at SJ's. The menu was notably short, only making up one side of a standard 8x11 page, and though this lack of variety may deter some diners, I felt it reflected the establishment's priority of providing a core selection of dishes they know they can consistently produce at a high level of quality. We started our meal with the Skyeline cocktails and a sweet onion tarte tatin appetizer, quickly followed by a salt-roasted beet and persimmon salad. For our main course, we enjoyed a butternut squash and celeriac agnolotti pasta, washed down with another round of drinks featuring a Manhattan and a Pomplemo Fizz cocktail. The onion appetizer was perfect; it checked all the boxes, didn't leave the diner wanting, and didn't try go above and beyond. A satisfying dish, a humble onion tarte. The beet salad, however, did not impress--but to be fair, she was ordered solely to satisfy nutritional needs. In all honesty, I never expect much from salads. In my eyes, they are purely macro-serving additions to a meal. The agnolotti, like our appetizer, performed exactly as promised. No frills, no surprises, just a decent, satisfying plate of pasta (upon further reflection, I would even venture so far as to say it was a somewhat exceptional dish, as I found myself sopping up the leftover sauce with our complimentary bread, and I don't tend to do this with what I consider an average plate). Additionally, regarding alcoholic beverages, SJ's does not hold back. At all. We had to ask for ice to water down our drinks. We were left stumbling into the theater. Thus, fueled with pasta and onions and beets, significantly tipsy from our drinks, we took to the ballet. read more

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SJ's moved into the boston leather district recently and is very worth checking out! SJ's is a chef-driven Boston bistro serving elevated comfort food with French and global influences, featuring playful, inventive dishes. It's led by Chef Sarah Wade, a Chopped Gold Medal Games winner known for her bold, creative approach and past successes with Stillwater and Sloane's! Food was fantastic. The shrimp toast, raclette, and tallow fries were my favorite. The complimentary dinner rolls were absolutely delicious. You could smell the bread as you walked into the restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is elegant and unique. read more

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Amazing location close to South Station, beautiful decor, immaculately clean. The beet salad and pork rillettes macron were very delicious. Exceptionally beautiful presentation. Professional, personable service. The apple mille feuille was wonderful, perfect textures, the ginger caramel was lovely. Excited to return for dinner and cocktails. read more

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We had our first experience at lunch this afternoon and we were warmly greeted and serviced by Bonita We ordered a Ham & Cheese, and Lamb Meatball sandwiches, along with a side of fries. The food was delivered quickly and the fries were piping hot ( I hate cold or lukewarm fries). We each enjoyed our sandwiches very much and recommend SJ's for delicious and elevated comfort food. We WILL be back! read more

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I haven't eaten here yet but my experience at the bar has been excellent, especially when Jamie is working! He's great and consistently makes excellent drinks, both on or off menu. Nice upscale vibe. The spicy marg is my favorite. read more

Love this place. Came here initially for a tasting collective dinner which was fantastic. Went here last night for the first time outside of the tasting collective experience. My only critique is that they should put the steak and beet dish from tasting collective on the regular menu. We got the squash blossoms, rutabaga hummus, feta and shallot ravioli, confit rabbit hind. And chocolate olive oil cake with blueberry ice cream for dessert. Everything was great. The rabbit was not super tender but very tasty still. Squash blossoms and ravioli as well as dessert were the favorites and cocktails were fantastic. We sat outside which was very pleasant but the interior is super fun and inviting too. Would be a great place to have a drink and small plate at the bar. Our waitress was fantastic. It's always great when you can tell someone is passionate and having a good time and she certainly had that vibe. read more

The food was delicious - really delicious! Our server was very attentive and friendly. Special mention to the bathroom decor. It made me laugh out loud!! read more

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Prawn toast, excellent. Onion tatin; one of the best dishes in Boston. The martini was a felony. Vermouth straight from a dog bowl. Asked for dirty and they skipped the brine and went with sewer water . Kitchen is playing chess. Bar is eating glue and actively trying to ruin your night. read more

Third time, and again food was perfectly prepared and delicious. Waiter was very accommodating. Enjoyed the whole experience, highly recommended! read more

We came here for our anniversary dinner on a weekday. The food was pretty great, especially the prawn toast! The staff was super kind and brought us free champagne to celebrate. We went recently after it opened so they were still working out some communication kinks, but everyone was great. The only thing lacking is the ambiance. The decor and TVs give off a kind of corporate sports bar vibe rather than a nice restaurant. The space itself felt devoid of personality. Maybe it just needs a little more sprucing up. I'd come back for the food! read more

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SJ's is such a great experience! Nice lighting, delicious food and very attentive service.

Love this place!!! My new favorite. Atmosphere is chill and comfortable but cool and elegant at the same time. Great vibe! Service was attentive but not annoying and the food was great. Salad was fresh, light and great flavor and we had the bolognese and the half chicken. Highly recommend both!! Will make this a regular. read more

I can't say enough good things about this establishment. The staff is all extremely cordial and attentive. The food is excellent, Prawn Toast, Wagyu Steak, Haddock Special and Carrot Cake are highly recommended! Overall ambiance was outstanding! read more

The Australian Wagyu NY Strip RARE that comes with the Steak Frites is the best cut of meat I've had in the city. The tallow fries it's sided with are dynamite as well. The prawn toast was incredible. I finished with the carrot cake and bourbon espresso martini. Best meal I've had in recent memory. Our bartender Nancy was awesome. read more

Went the first week of November, when they had just recently opened. The gf and I are HUGE fans of Sloane's and Stillwater, so we were excited to check out SJ's. It did not disappoint (no surprise). The sweet onion tarte was divine. SJ's salade was the perfect contrast to the tarte, and the steak frites were cooked perfectly. Definitely a little fancier than the aforementioned restaurants, but not overly so. Service was friendly and on point. Chef Wade stopped by to chat, which made my gf giddy. Highly recommend. read more

Great food. Great service. Great overall experience! The staff couldn't have been nicer and the food was incredible.