Solid brunch spot located next to Chinatown. My friends and I decided to come because we saw a photo of their biscuits! We made a reservation through resy for Saturday brunch. To start, we ordered the biscuits. The biscuits were cheddar black pepper and came with a side of maple butter. It was a good balance between savory and a little sweet. I ordered the eggs benedict, and they ordered the 421. Eggs benedict was average, and we enjoyed the variety of brunch potatoes that came with it. read more

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Did not grab food here but only the drinks. Drinks were strong and service was attentive. The place is very beautiful and everything was clean. Would highly recommend coming here for drinks and/or romantic dinner. read more

Ok, yes. Comfort food as the cuisine? And they do it right!! The staff was so nice we ended up having 7 people instead of 6 and it was no issue. We started with the burrata and the biscuits. The cheese came with a few pieces of bread on the side and roasted tomatoes. It was delicious. The biscuits were served with warm butter for dipping. For my meal I got the flat patty burger. It was delicious and so filling. I would say it was one of the best burgers I've gotten in Boston and it wasn't very expensive either! I love this little spot I want to try everything on the menu! Super cute vibes and a great location. read more

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Stillwater is a very nice restaurant to go to for date night. They have great cocktails if you're looking for some drinks with your meal. I ordered the vegetarian burger. Unfortunately when the food first arrived, I immediately spotted a hair on the bun and sent it back. The waiter was very apologetic and brought out a new one, while also removing it from the bill which was a great surprise when the check arrived. The burger itself was tasty! For my personal preferences, I would have preferred there to be more flavor to the party itself - maybe the patty just needs a few more ingredients? However, my friend got the Kingston bowl and that was absolutely delicious. If I decide to go back, I'll be ordering that bowl. read more

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Servers were clueless. I was excited for the chicken fried steak. I orded rare and came medium with flavorless gravy that wasnteven enough. The ritz fried chicken was just meh. Not awful but no reason to return. read more

THE BEST breakfast/brunch place in Boston. Everything on the menu is great; it doesn't matter what you order. I usually go with the Hot Honey Chicken & Biscuits or The 421. Both are savory and will fill you up. The owners work in the restaurant. You'll notice their stellar service and the care put into your experience.   Do not pass this up if you're in the area. read more

Very happy to see this restaurant has made it through the pandemic! I visited in February 2020 - right before the pandemic hit - and finally made it back here. They still had the same comforting atmosphere and menu, but added a patio offering to comply with COVID-19 safety measures. The wait staff are really friendly and helpful, offering recommendations on dishes and wine pairings. read more

Stopped by late afternoon on a Saturday and was able to sample some good southern eats! Stillwater is a bit tucked away in Chinatown and it's easy to miss; stepping inside, the space feels very open (bathrooms at the front near hosts), to down the hall with the bar, and into the main dining area. We absolutely adored the Ritz chicken; the chicken was definitely tender, perfect, and was simple-chicken-thighs-done-right kind of dish. The mashed potatoes were smooth and deeply satisfying too; while this dish was probably the least visually impressive, it's the one I would 100% order again. We felt a bit let down by the mac and cheese; the pulled pork definitely could've been enhanced a little. A fresh tomato/cheese/onion tart also really helped brighten our table up as well and felt homey and comforting. Stillwater has some stellar plates (ritz chicken for sure!) and service/staff definitely made it a great experience. Would go again. read more

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Stillwater is an amazing restaurant on the outskirts of Boston Chinatown. It has brunch on Saturday and Sunday until 3pm. The breakfast tacos had a lot of flavor and were very substantial. The combination of smoked pork, scrambled eggs, and Calabrian chili chive sour cream worked well together. There is a breakfast entree called Classic Hungry Girl that comes with two eggs cooked the customer's way, two choices of bacon, sausage or avocado, Texas toast, potatoes, pancakes, all for $20. I ordered the eggs poached and they came out perfectly. Service each time I have been here has been outstanding. Professional servers. There are several tables on the outside patio and the vegetation gives customers some privacy. Clean bathrooms. read more

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The restaurant requires a credit card to make a reservation. We thought it would not be busy on a Tueaday night and we could just walk in. It was busy and no table was available. We sit at the bar area. The food was good. I especially like the cherry pepper relish on my chicken fried ribeye. I somehow felt the staffs are all looked tired. We were not attended in the beginning but we got good service afterwards. read more

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A friend suggested Stillwater once for dinner- and its true what they say... good things come when we don't go looking for it! Stillwater is one of those places that I thoroughly enjoy coming back for more, the food is well balanced in flavor and has generous portion sizes. And the food is fairly cheap relative to Boston prices! The smoked chicken chili is a must try, especially when the weather/life is not cooperating (rain/snow/feeling sad)! I also LOOOOOVE dark chocolate, so the lava cake was really amazing. For nearly $10, it was a bit small for a dessert... maybe the size of a small navel orange. I think if the lava cake was a bit bigger, I would say I found "the one", but till then I am still on my search for the best dark chocolate dessert in Boston. read more

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Great family friendly Brunch Spot‼ Killer Bloody Mary's and Pancakes are to die for ‼ read more

First time and it didn't disappoint. Started with the Tactical Turtleneck and it just kept getting better from there. Service was on point from start till the end! The Bronzini was cooked to perfection! read more

Stillwater - Biscuits & Butter, P.E.I Mussels, Bronzini, Chicken Fried Ribeye. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We went to Stillwater for a last minute dinner as we were late to our planned one. We didn't have a reservation and were able to walk in on a weekend. We got seated and served right away! We ordered the burger which was delicious along with the pulled pork Mac and cheese which was very filling. Both meals satisfied our stomachs and we were pleased with the service. Overall, would recommend! read more

What an amazing dining experience. Took some out of town colleagues here on a whim, very happy we chose this place! ALL of the staff were amazing, from the hosts to the bus staff. Our waiter, Brad, was exceptional. The Drinks, apps, and entrees were top notch. Those biscuits are something else! Get the chicken fried steak. You won't regret it. They are doing something right here! read more

We stumbled on Stillwater our first night in Boston when we were searching for somewhere near our hotel to have dinner. I'm so glad we found it because it ended up being the best dinner we had in Boston the whole time we were there! Lots of creative dishes and the food was top quality. We loved the sweet potato ricotta dumplings....never had anything like that before. Every dish we had was great. I highly recommend Stillwater if you're in the Boston area! read more

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Stay away!! Food was pretty terrible. We couldn't even get halfway through our meals. Had the the pulled pork mac n cheese which was so salty and greasy we couldn't eat it. No bbq flavor whatsoever so not sure why they use that word to describe it. The lamb Ragu was also over salted, greasy and just did not taste how it should. The wait staff was not very friendly either which made the overall experience even worse. Not sure how this place has a 4 star rating. I wouldn't eat here for free. read more

Best southern food in boston! Everything is amazing, can come here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or drinks. The peanut butter and jelly crème brûlée is out of this world and the homemade cheezits are awesome. They also have take out dinners that are the best. One of our favorite restaurants in all of Boston! read more

Popped in here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon; felt clean and safe in terms of COVID protocols! We had the Everything Bagel Popcorn and Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese - super happy with both! The Mac and cheese was really creamy and the pork was flavorful but not overpowering. Definitely hit the spot in terms of a cozy comforting meal on a chilly winter day. read more

Awesome spot for outdoor brunch. Everything was perfectly delicious - breakfast tacos, biscuits, deviled eggs, hot honey chicken, pancakes, and the whole hungry girl meal. A couple of bottles of bubbles to cheers getting the friend group together. read more

When you are in the neighborhood and looking for brunch this is a good spot to experience with friends! read more

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We live around the corner from Stillwater and it's quickly become our go-to local when we're not up for cooking and want something quick, tasty and surprisingly affordably priced! Some of the meals have been miss (avoid the salads) and I think every meal they've mixed up something with our order (all handled though in very gracious, endearing ways), but the staff is so nice, big portions, and consistently very quick getting food to the table. Moreover, questionable salads aside, every meal has been quite good and tastes like home-cooking. We love Stillwater and will no doubt keep coming read more

Of course I'm recommending this place! What's not to recommend about Stillwater! They are "badass." The deviled eggs are wicked, the outdoor seating is fabulous, convenient to get off the T and walk to this place! The vegetarian options aren't poor, but could do with a few more options. Service is great. Hygienic. Friendly staff Overall a good experience! Must go again! read more

Pre covid review: lots of drinks and lots of eats were had in celebration of a new job. I think I ended up trying all the drinks and they were all delicious. I had the vegan pork rinds which were bland and the everything popcorn which was just like regular popcorn with too much butter on the side. I also got the ricotta gnocchi which was so creamy and smooth and perfect with the mushrooms and yellow tomatoes. Service was great and she automatically split the bill for us. read more

Don't sleep on the Blistered Shishitos and Ricotta Donuts. The staff get very excited when the donuts arrive, because they know. The Run Wild non-alcoholic IPA is also very good. read more

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Stillwater was decent. The portions are a good size and the prices are okay (a little high). I wished the theme of the food (southern comfort) came through in the interior design of the space. Everything we ordered was tasty except for the chicken wings; they were hard and dry. We order the burrata, veggie burger, ritz crusted chicken and the ragu. Not a bad experience just not spectacular either. read more

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I've loved Stillwater before Covid and continue to love it now. Everything here is amazing but if you can get their dumplings they are life changing. I would also recommend anything fish or seafood based. But again I've never ordered anything from appetizers to salads to dinner to dessert that wasn't awesome. Their cocktails are top notch as well. If you are going in covid times, all tables are spaced much more than 6 feet apart. All staff are wearing masks and gloves at all times. I felt very comfortable being there. One of my favorite restaurants and will continue to go back again and again! read more

Delightfully elevated! Being a big fan of Chopped, when I heard about Chef Sarah Wade opening up a spot in Boston, it was a must try the next time I was in the area. The interior matches the comfort feel as well. The prices were very reasonable and well worth it. The biscuits are a staple and must have! The empanaditas were the best ones I've ever had, the crust was crispy and cooked perfectly. For the entree, we had the macaroni and cheese with pulled pork which was crusted with ritz crackers. It felt like home, warmth, and we relished every bite. Being intrigued by a PB&J creme brûlée, we went with that for dessert and it didn't disappoint. The peanut butter creme was perfect and the peanut butter brittle was a nice touch. I would recommend this to all groups of people. It's nice enough to feel classy, but laid back enough to be a casual a spot. The only room for improvement that I would recommend is the knowledge and attentiveness of the hostess and waiters/waitresses. They didn't provide much, and our waiter even admitted that he didn't know what some of the cocktails tasted like so he couldn't suggest it or something else. read more

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This is the second time I've gone into this restaurant and sat at the bar waiting for someone to serve me. Kudos to the doorman for welcoming me in. I watched two employees having a conversation and serving no one. I watched an employee come out the back look at me and move on. I decided to leave and at that precise moment the person I assume was the bartender started to slowly walk towards me. Happy to take my business elsewhere. read more

First time visiting. Food was good at comparable prices with good portions. Good location, though I walk most anywhere in Boston to try new places. Not overly crowded but filled up quickly. Nice relaxed vibe. Clean. Friendly servers. Downgraded due to host who appeared to be someone's younger brother who couldn't muster a smile the entire time. Perhaps it was his jacket he forgot he was wearing, or he was hungover- really affected the experience. read more

We arrived without reservation, were seated quickly and attended to very well. EVERYTHING was so delicious. The homemade fries are awesome, we also enjoyed the flat iron burger, the black-and-blue steak sandwhich, the Kingston bowl with the grilled chicken, and the Mac&cheese. Good atmosphere, Highly recommend! read more

Very casual. Noise is a little higher than average. Parking a little difficult at times. Other than those items, it's a pretty fun place to have an unpretentious meal at a great price. Portions are large and the food is creative and well thought out. I love going somewhere that just reading the menu is fun contemplating the descriptions. We ordered the biscuits, deviled eggs, burger, and bbq pork sandwich; and we each had a glass of house red wine. Total was about $65. You would be hard pressed to find a trendy place in the city that a couple could go to wine and dine on good food with great friendly service for about $60! Everything was done above average and memorable. Not sure I had anything that would draw me back due to craving it, with so many other places I need to try, but I would go back if the opportunity presents itself to sample some of the more complex, higher priced entrees., I recommend you get reservations, which are easily secured through their website. We booked our reservation on a Saturday night about 90 minutes before our meal time. And yes, I did say above that they serve deviled eggs. So smooth and creamy with smoked paprika sprinkled on them, topped with bits of fried chicken skin. Delicious, and that app was only about $6 to try something you don't see in very many places...except up north at a woodsy holiday meal or at grandma's funeral reception. read more

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I heard great things about the Mac and cheese here but it's tastes very processed-like a fake cheese sauce??? Disappointed

I was very pleases to see them still going strong. We visited before COVID happened. It was great then and was still great now. If i lived closer I would be here all the time. Next time I'm getting the pulled pork Mac n cheese. If you haven't been it a place you need to try. Side note: my daughter who loved to watch the owner / chef cook loved seeing a strong woman figure out there killing it. read more

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Overwhelmingly surprised by this place. It's a long and narrow restaurant and bar. At the entrance, the modern-chic bar is what greets you immediately following the host(ess) station. Walking through the somewhat crowded bar, you pass stools with a long table overlooking the kitchen staff, into the dining area. I like how it's set back from the hustle and bustle of the bar area. I was very pleased that the tables weren't crammed in there atop each other, like many other restaurant/bars in the downtown area. We were seated at a half-booth table, with plenty of room from our immediate neighbors. Our waitress came over promptly to share evening specials, and pour water. We started with the biscuits and butter, with baked in blue cheese, as well as the smoked chicken empanaditas. While $8 for biscuits seems a little pricey, these were worth it. The biscuits were warm, with tasty blue cheese, and delicious butter. The empanaditas were good. For main courses, my wife ordered the pulled pork & slaw sandwich, I ordered the ricotta dumplings with mushrooms. The sandwich was piled high, both with pork and fries, the meat was perfectly tender & flavorful. The dumplings were great, almost like gnocchi, but even more soft/plump/tender. The mushroom & cream sauce was spot on. 10/10 would order this again. We saw a few desserts in passing, but nothing jumped out at us. They had a special pre-fix menu that had assorted pastries that looked delectable; we asked our waitress if it was possible to order that, but were told it was only available with the pre-fix menu. Mixed drink prices were on par for Boston (~$14 each). We thoroughly enjoyed every dish. We liked the upscale casual atmosphere. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Trying to find the place may be a bit challenging, as it's at the intersection of several one-way streets just on the outskirts of Chinatown, with limited street parking. But seek them out and enjoy a wonderful meal. read more

Honestly I would not recommend this place. The only good thing is the location and the design on the inside. However let me tell you about the food, the burger buns were old and dry, the veggie burger was the worst I ever had, it was cold on the inside and soggy falling apart like it was a mashed potatoes patties. The fries were dark dark brown and burned. How was this even allowed to leave the kitchen and be served to people. And that was just my meal. Everyone in the group ordered different and was surprised with disappointment. Don't go here! read more

I celebrated my 23rd birthday at Stillwater for brunch with family and friends and it did not disappoint! Their menu has something for everyone, which is important because my sister is vegan. Their Sexy Snacks (appetizers) are amazing, we shared the pop-tarts, which in my opinion are more similar to toaster strudels, but still great! We also got mimosas for the table, which came in a cute DIY setup. My main course was the Empanadas Rancheros, which were AMAZING! Overall, the price was reasonable, not too expensive, but not cheap either. The only negative was that service was slow, but everything else was fantastic! read more

It's pretty rare I post anything on Yelp. Maybe a handful of times over the past several years. I normally save my reviews for restaurants that are exceptional and I just have to go on and rave about it. But every once in a great while. A restaurant is so bad I just can't contain myself. This is one of those stories (cur law and order SVU gavel drop right before show starts) One can only imagine how this place is consistently getting rave reviews. If I had to venture a guess, it would be that it's the only brunch spot in the neighborhood and the decor and food is very "Instagram-able" As I look around at all the 20 something women in high waisted jeans, crop tops, Burberry coats, messy buns, drinking mimosas, I feel like I walked into the seaport district. The decor has the hipster pop. It looks like I'm in LA visiting some artists studio. And by artist I mean. You tube influencer. Not someone with actual artistic skill. The drinks...actually first we have to talk about the service as that then rolls into the drinks. The server. After casually strolling up to our table 15 minutes after being sat. Gives no greeting. Not even her name or a smile. Asks if we're ready to order. I'm guessing her entire style of being a server is to just wait 15-20mins after everyone is sat. That way she has to interact as little as possible with the guests and just imply takes orders. I've had more pleasant interactions with self order screens. At least they say please, thank you, and can probably answer questions. We asked the server, sorry. She's a waiter. Not a server. We asked the waiter what tequilas they have "Tito's, grey goose, I'm not sure what else. I don't really drink" No offer to get us a spirits list. Or check with anyone. Cool. Just whatever your well is, is fine. Ordered our food. It came out promptly. Looked nice. We had the Essex. The biscuits. And the 421. Catagoricaly across the board the food was unseasoned, bland, and just...mediocre at best. Chef Wilde was in the kitchen running the Sunday brunch service which leads me to quite a few questions. One. Has she ever been a chef before or is this her first ship? Two. Did she taste any of the sauces or mise before service or just trust her cooks to run it up proper? And three. If she did taste the sauces, how bad is her palette? 421. One of the worst hollandaise sauces I've ever had. Homemade chili oil? What chili did you use? It had about as much spice as chili from TLC had. The smoked pork was dry. Eggs were under poached and had no body to them at all. Biscuits. Got enough "maple bacon butter" for probably one biscuit...the order comes with three. The biscuits are good. If you've never made biscuits before in your life and have no idea what makes a great biscuit great, then you'll appreciate these fall apart imitations. The maple bacon butter was mediocre at best...honestly...how do you fuck that up? I'm perplexed. The Essex. The omelet came out looking about as dry and Haggard as the Chinatown area of the street it's named after. Whoever was on egg station that day was clearly struggling. I got the don swan brunch cocktail. Not sure if this wasn't made properly, or if the only requirement for a house cocktail here is that it look pretty-ish or have something unique and kitchy about it (Oreo rim) The cocktail was just bad. I was excited when I saw it used Don Papa rum. Something that has become somewhat of a favorite this past year for both is delicious mild flavors and remarkable affordability to quality ratio, but what this drink did to that beautiful rum....a pirate would be made to walk the plank if he dared serve the captain this. The only reason this place even gets a second star is because the manager (I wrote a note on the back of the credit receipt explaining the service was terrible while still leaving an 18% grat) John....something. I can't remember. At least had the decency to look up the number in my reservation and give me a call to apologize for the poor service and try to invite us back to try them out again. Every Sunday I drive from Newton into Boston or a surrounding area to try a new place for brunch. Last week I went to citrus and salt in back bay and had a great time. This week. I wasted 26minutes of my life driving to Stillwater and another 15 looking for parking before finally coughing up $20 to park in a garage near the place. Final result. Tl;Dr . Avoid this place. Bad good, bad drinks, lousy service. Feel bad for the guy who has to manage this travesty. read more

I came here for brunch while I was in Boston for the day. I sat at the bar and had some pancakes and beer. The atmosphere was great and even though I was reading at the bar, there are TVs to watch games and really good music play. Will definitely be coming back here! read more

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Nice experience, I had steak Pita, it says Blu, as in blue cheese, but it is light on the liquid like dressing, I put my wife horseradish slaw she didn't want on it and it made the sandwich a solid 3.5. Wife had Turkey - Rach- coleslaw on side- she love it, solid 4.3. Easy walk from South station (5 min) would go back. By the way- you pass Tate on the way, another good spot, but I liked Stillwater a bit more better. read more