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Came here for my birthday dinner and was very happy with the whole experience and the food. The waitress was very attentive and came to ask us if we needed more food or drinks at the perfect times. We started with drinks and 3 apps for a group of 6 and finished with 3 larger plates which were perfect. The live music in the background was great ambiance and good vibes all night.
Pricey food, decent drinks, and great venue/live music. I got the Garlic Shrimp appetizer. It was quite tasty and the shrimp were super tender. However, it was a meager portion size (only 3 shrimp...) for $24!! Cocktails were strong but didn't taste unique. The live music was solid but only started at 10 PM. Service was pretty spotty too. It was around a 20 min wait for a party of 6 at 9:20 PM on a Friday
My wife and I visited for dinner and jazz and really enjoyed it! The food and drinks were great and the staff were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was really fun with the live jazz. This can be a on the pricey side but we thought it was well worth it. I would definitely recommend visiting.
A Boston favorite. I have been here about 5 times. Every time there has been exceptional food, service and music. The food is always delicious, I recommend their seasonal variations of the tuna tartar, mussels or pasta. The service is kind and attentive. Something to note is the entertainment fee and the restrictions for the amount of time a party can spend at a table. Also make sure to check the music schedule on their website before booking a reservation. Great for special occasions or a date night!
This little underground club in the Boston Center for the Arts is a fabulous place to hear live music. Tuesday nights the performers are Berkeley College of Music faculty, and other nights have jazz, American standards, and generally great sounds while you're enjoying a meal and/or a delicious cocktail. Note: you "may" have a 7% surcharge on your bill, to help pay for the music. We had a party of 8 dining; over 6 you'll also get a hefty 22% fee added to your bill. So, be prepared - you're going to pay more than you may realize. One star removed for the 29% fee (I could see one surcharge, not both)! Cocktails were inventive, and very good. Our food was beautifully plated and presented. We started with a few orders of the grilled artichokes. They were nicely charred, but a touch too oily. The dipping sauces added great flavor. I had the grilled salmon, which was perfectly cooked. Accompanied by quinoa, a tzatziki with radishes? This was one super flavorful and elegant plate! Others had the risotto, swordfish, or the fusilli (with no sausage). We all agreed - the food was really good. The desserts? Fab-u-lous; we tried them all. Favorites were either the chocolate pot au crème of the bread pudding, with 1 vote for the cheesecake. Even with live music, we could easily talk since we were in the @front" room, with the bar. Seating in the room with the stage might make conversation less possible.
Came here on a dinner date, but were a little disappointed. First the pros; we were sat at a two top at the top floor railing overlooking the jazz band. Originally our view was a bit blocked but the waiter encouraged us to move over a table when we asked. Also, the food came out fairly quickly and the portions were large! So you won't leave hungry. However, we were so excited for the live music, but the band only played for the first and last 10 minutes of our dinner... even though we shortly after the music began. It also took forever to put orders in and were waiting for our drinks and the check for a while. The food was good but not anything to write home about (swordfish entre and brisket entre). I like the vibe enough to return. It's cozy and perfect for the fall/winter season. I'd want to try sitting downstairs next time as the view to the band is better and drinks all were intriguing (we opted for espresso martinis tonight)
I came to The Beehive with a small group (3) and enjoyed my experience. Our server Ronald was phenomenal! He was able to advise on the menu with all of my allergies, was very kind and checked in on us enough to keep a pulse but not so much we felt rushed. I really enjoyed having him as a serve and hope to have him again soon. For the food, we ordered the whipped ricotta to start, and then split 3 mains: the lamb ragu, butternut squash risotto, and the mussels. The whipped ricotta was enough for 3, I think could be good for 4 people as a nice way to taste the flavors. The 3 entrees were good overall. The other two in my party said the risotto was their favorite, mine was the lamb ragu. The risotto was very fresh and light. I felt the balance between citrus and the savory flavor of the squash was very good. The ragu was yummy and I liked how acidic it was. It was a nice surprise and kept the dish light in my opinion. Also the gnocchi was perfect!!! Atmosphere wise, we were sat at the front in the inside. The space is very nice and despite being near the entrance, we didn't feel like chaos was happening. It was easy to have conversation and enjoy the evening. I didn't explore the rest of the restaurant but I would like to see the downstairs on my next visit
This place is very cute and unique. We came here for brunch. The food is good and the music was fun. The service is very nice. I 100% recommend having a reservation. The only negative is the tables are very small so we didn't have a lot of room. Better for a date a a few people, was cramped for our group of 5.
Great ambiance and music . Service is fast and people are friendly. menu is diverse. They did run out of items . Not designed to be a high end restaurant but if you're looking for a good music venue with quick bite then you will like it .
Pro Tip: Go for the show, not for several drinks. No cover or reservation needed, but may be faced with a line to enter. Haven't been here for 10 years and, while we enjoyed the show and talent, the drinks were certainly not as they used to...instead, too pricey and too sweet or filled with ice. Enjoyable, if expectations are not high and, rather, enjoyed with the pleasant entertainment. I remember brunch was a good time back in 2014, but could not speak to quality today.
Had a delicious brunch here for Fathers Day! The live music was a great touch and the ambiance was very vibey and laid back. The food was also very good- got passion fruit mimosas, a chicken sandwich, and the yummiest coffee cake!! I tried everyone else's food as well and the brisket eggs Benedict were delicious.
Truly nothing special here. The inside is very pretty I will say that. The service is just okay and the food was also just okay. The menu is short which I usually appreciate but it was hard finding something enticing on the menu so I went with the American breakfast. Phone didn't eat first, that's how you know presentation was just okay. The service is fast here so if you're in a hurry they're good. Toast came dry, sausage wasn't great, they cooked the eggs perfect and the potatoes were great. My friend didn't like her meal that much either.
My boyfriend and I came here for a drink and some live music and we were not disappointed. We already had dinner so can't speak to the food but the drinks were delicious. We had the BBM and the Transistor! The ambiance was so nice with the dimly lit environment and the acoustics really brought the live band and music to life. Tonight we saw Sunday blues with Bruce Bears & Friends. It was bluesy and jazz and it was amazing! Would def recommend this place if you're in the South End!
Very on the fence about the rating. Truly, I would give it a 3.5 - I thought I would round up because of the atmosphere. The live music, the people I was surrounded by and our waiter Jasmine made my experience. We had asked to be seated right by the stage (which they kindly obliged). I would go with an intimate group, by that I mean a party of 2 will probably have the best experience. I would not go to the restaurant if I was not sitting in the band section, because the food is very mediocre. We ordered a bunch of drinks, apps and mains. ( Queen Bee, La Cosmica, Tuna Crudo, Whipped Ricotta, Truffle Fries, Roasted chicken, Gnocchi) My picks are the Queen Bee drink, and the truffle fries. So moral is come for Jazz, drinks and apps... read more
2 months ago
Went for my birthday, and it was a great experience. The vibes were so nice and cozy. The live jazz was amazing, we were right next to where they were playing which was great. They also brought out a little candle on my drink which was cute, but no dessert. The waiter was so nice, as were the host stand workers. The food and drinks overall were yummy, but some of the food was just OK. Ordered the special and wasn't told the price, which was almost triple everything else on the menu - yikes! But that's kind of our bad, it was truffle gnocchi lol. Will definitely be coming again. Great place for dates! read more
3 months ago
14 days ago
Came here for my birthday dinner and was very happy with the whole experience and the food. The waitress was very attentive and came to ask us if we needed more food or drinks at the perfect times. We started with drinks and 3 apps for a group of 6 and finished with 3 larger plates which were perfect. The live music in the background was great ambiance and good vibes all night. read more
2 months ago
Pricey food, decent drinks, and great venue/live music. I got the Garlic Shrimp appetizer. It was quite tasty and the shrimp were super tender. However, it was a meager portion size (only 3 shrimp...) for $24!! Cocktails were strong but didn't taste unique. The live music was solid but only started at 10 PM. Service was pretty spotty too. It was around a 20 min wait for a party of 6 at 9:20 PM on a Friday read more
2 months ago
My wife and I visited for dinner and jazz and really enjoyed it! The food and drinks were great and the staff were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was really fun with the live jazz. This can be a on the pricey side but we thought it was well worth it. I would definitely recommend visiting. read more
3 months ago
A Boston favorite. I have been here about 5 times. Every time there has been exceptional food, service and music. The food is always delicious, I recommend their seasonal variations of the tuna tartar, mussels or pasta. The service is kind and attentive. Something to note is the entertainment fee and the restrictions for the amount of time a party can spend at a table. Also make sure to check the music schedule on their website before booking a reservation. Great for special occasions or a date night! read more
This little underground club in the Boston Center for the Arts is a fabulous place to hear live music. Tuesday nights the performers are Berkeley College of Music faculty, and other nights have jazz, American standards, and generally great sounds while you're enjoying a meal and/or a delicious cocktail. Note: you "may" have a 7% surcharge on your bill, to help pay for the music. We had a party of 8 dining; over 6 you'll also get a hefty 22% fee added to your bill. So, be prepared - you're going to pay more than you may realize. One star removed for the 29% fee (I could see one surcharge, not both)! Cocktails were inventive, and very good. Our food was beautifully plated and presented. We started with a few orders of the grilled artichokes. They were nicely charred, but a touch too oily. The dipping sauces added great flavor. I had the grilled salmon, which was perfectly cooked. Accompanied by quinoa, a tzatziki with radishes? This was one super flavorful and elegant plate! Others had the risotto, swordfish, or the fusilli (with no sausage). We all agreed - the food was really good. The desserts? Fab-u-lous; we tried them all. Favorites were either the chocolate pot au crème of the bread pudding, with 1 vote for the cheesecake. Even with live music, we could easily talk since we were in the @front" room, with the bar. Seating in the room with the stage might make conversation less possible. read more
Came here on a dinner date, but were a little disappointed. First the pros; we were sat at a two top at the top floor railing overlooking the jazz band. Originally our view was a bit blocked but the waiter encouraged us to move over a table when we asked. Also, the food came out fairly quickly and the portions were large! So you won't leave hungry. However, we were so excited for the live music, but the band only played for the first and last 10 minutes of our dinner... even though we shortly after the music began. It also took forever to put orders in and were waiting for our drinks and the check for a while. The food was good but not anything to write home about (swordfish entre and brisket entre). I like the vibe enough to return. It's cozy and perfect for the fall/winter season. I'd want to try sitting downstairs next time as the view to the band is better and drinks all were intriguing (we opted for espresso martinis tonight) read more
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I came to The Beehive with a small group (3) and enjoyed my experience. Our server Ronald was phenomenal! He was able to advise on the menu with all of my allergies, was very kind and checked in on us enough to keep a pulse but not so much we felt rushed. I really enjoyed having him as a serve and hope to have him again soon. For the food, we ordered the whipped ricotta to start, and then split 3 mains: the lamb ragu, butternut squash risotto, and the mussels. The whipped ricotta was enough for 3, I think could be good for 4 people as a nice way to taste the flavors. The 3 entrees were good overall. The other two in my party said the risotto was their favorite, mine was the lamb ragu. The risotto was very fresh and light. I felt the balance between citrus and the savory flavor of the squash was very good. The ragu was yummy and I liked how acidic it was. It was a nice surprise and kept the dish light in my opinion. Also the gnocchi was perfect!!! Atmosphere wise, we were sat at the front in the inside. The space is very nice and despite being near the entrance, we didn't feel like chaos was happening. It was easy to have conversation and enjoy the evening. I didn't explore the rest of the restaurant but I would like to see the downstairs on my next visit read more
1 year ago
This place is very cute and unique. We came here for brunch. The food is good and the music was fun. The service is very nice. I 100% recommend having a reservation. The only negative is the tables are very small so we didn't have a lot of room. Better for a date a a few people, was cramped for our group of 5. read more
1 year ago
Great ambiance and music . Service is fast and people are friendly. menu is diverse. They did run out of items . Not designed to be a high end restaurant but if you're looking for a good music venue with quick bite then you will like it . read more
Pro Tip: Go for the show, not for several drinks. No cover or reservation needed, but may be faced with a line to enter. Haven't been here for 10 years and, while we enjoyed the show and talent, the drinks were certainly not as they used to...instead, too pricey and too sweet or filled with ice. Enjoyable, if expectations are not high and, rather, enjoyed with the pleasant entertainment. I remember brunch was a good time back in 2014, but could not speak to quality today. read more
1 year ago
Had a delicious brunch here for Fathers Day! The live music was a great touch and the ambiance was very vibey and laid back. The food was also very good- got passion fruit mimosas, a chicken sandwich, and the yummiest coffee cake!! I tried everyone else's food as well and the brisket eggs Benedict were delicious. read more
Truly nothing special here. The inside is very pretty I will say that. The service is just okay and the food was also just okay. The menu is short which I usually appreciate but it was hard finding something enticing on the menu so I went with the American breakfast. Phone didn't eat first, that's how you know presentation was just okay. The service is fast here so if you're in a hurry they're good. Toast came dry, sausage wasn't great, they cooked the eggs perfect and the potatoes were great. My friend didn't like her meal that much either. read more
1 year ago
My boyfriend and I came here for a drink and some live music and we were not disappointed. We already had dinner so can't speak to the food but the drinks were delicious. We had the BBM and the Transistor! The ambiance was so nice with the dimly lit environment and the acoustics really brought the live band and music to life. Tonight we saw Sunday blues with Bruce Bears & Friends. It was bluesy and jazz and it was amazing! Would def recommend this place if you're in the South End! read more
1 year ago
Came here for brunch! I was most impressed by the live music - the performers were actually good and went on for quite some time before a break. They also chose music/songs that were good for background without dominating the whole room so we could still hear each other. The food wasn't super outstanding (or maybe I just didn't order the right things for brunch) but the brisket eggs benedict was actually quite tasty and the fries that came with the fried chicken sandwich were perfectly crispy, crunchy, and salted. Definitely a good vibes place. read more
Omggggg! Now this place is a hidden gem!!!! We chanced not having reservations here and lucked out!! We arrived around 7:30, minutes before the music was to start and sat in the area. It was a great experience!! The musicians were amazing !!! We ordered the following food... *MUSSELS FRITES, LEMONGRASS, COCONUT MILK, LINGUICIA SAUSAGE, BREAD This was soooo tasty and plentiful!!! *DRY AGED BURGER, MALT ONION JAM, VERMONT CHEDDAR, AIOLI with BACON and truffle fries This burger was huge and yummy! * ROASTED CHICKEN, LEMON, GARLIC WHIPPED RED POTATOES, BROCCOLI This entree was on the healthy side but delicious. lol Overall, the entrees we ordered were great choices. We ended up leftovers to enjoy later. The music experience was AWESOME!! Our server Andrea was very kind and pleasant. We appreciate that. An amazing experience here!!! Look forward to dining here again and enjoying music!!!!! read more
4 months ago
This place has great vibes, and the musicians here are very talented. I would make a reservation for a table because it can be hard to get a seat or table space around the bar. The drinks here, particularly the Queen Bee was so good. It was sweet, tart and refreshing. We ended up getting some appetizers to split - the fried artichokes and the whipped ricotta. Some of the fried artichokes were a bit tough, but the dipping sauce made up for it. I loved the combination of the peach and tomatoes with the ricotta, but feel like the bread was a bit dry and could have been warmed up more. Overall, I would come back to enjoy the music and try out some of their entrees. read more
We went here for our anniversary and it was pretty good! They originally sat us at a table with a bad view but we asked to be moved and they put us right in front of the band! So that was fun it was loud but nice. The food was pretty good. We really enjoyed the white bean dip and arancini for apps. We also got the Brussels sprouts but tbh you could skip these, they were veryyy oily. For our entrees we got the bolognese which was delicious and the roasted chicken which I would honestly get something else last time. It was bland. But overall we had a great time and I would still return. read more
Ah, the rare 5 star review. That means I'd definitely go back and will still be thinking about it. In fact, it's rare for me to really remember each restaurant I go to, but this one is very memorable. What a cool, fun, interesting, tasty place! And certainly convenient, considering we went to the theater next door after. But if we weren't, we could have stayed to listen to the jazz combo playing, or get fun drinks. We had a group of 7 and they were still fast, accurate, and friendly. Love that. When I told friends I'd made reservations at The Beehive, they said, "Oh! That's our favorite place!" And I see why. First of all, I really appreciate a well marked menu for food allergies. Since I'm gluten free, it really makes my life easier. Although the layout of the menu is kinda silly and would be much better if it was a little easier to read. Great things like gluten free fried artichokes?!? I'm in! So good. I think everyone enjoyed their food. I will say, I got the chicken, which, as you can see from my photo, is HUGE, and was quite dry. So that was unfortunate. But I think I was the odd-man out. read more
I had such a fun time on my girls night at the Beehive! We made a dinner reservation and had a seat on the upper level with view of the stage/band. It was a bit obstructed but overall I felt like it was still a nice spot. We started with cocktails, which were good but not memorable. For an appetizer we ordered the ricotta crostini which was delicious, very creamy and sweet with the grilled peaches on top. For my main dish I ordered the cheeseburger and was very underwhelmed. I asked for it medium rare and it was well-done and just dry with not much flavor. I did upgrade to truffle fries which were pretty good. We ended with the passion fruit cheesecake which was the meal highlight for sure - it was FANTASTIC and I would recommend not skipping this dessert. Music was great and made it a super fun ambiance, it did take until about 10 pm for our performers to take stage but when they did it was stellar. read more
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2 months ago
Today was my birthday and I've been to the beehive several times and had the regular menu and had brunch here before many times. I don't know what's going on but today have they have missed the marks in many ways. This is the first time I thought Service and food missed the marks. Firstly made a reservation and my husband stated it was my birthday on open table. The host placed us in the middle of the cabaret section in a table next to a bunch of lettuce on the floor with a cherry tomato. I told the server that somebody needs to pick this up in case I step on it and he said he went and picked up The tomato and left five pieces of romaine lettuce on the floor next to my foot like does he not know to pick those up too? Really? Anyhow, we requested the move to a better seat on the side. Again, it was lettuce on the floor! I was also disappointed that there was no acknowledgment of a celebration that was stated on Open table. Secondly, after we placed our orders, the food came without our utensils. So we had the American breakfast and I had to wave to another server saying we need utensils because the food showed up first . The food was OK and they served it with wonder bread. I asked about if they offer any other breads like multigrain and he said , "yeah we don't have that Which is pretty pathetic. My chicken sausage was OK and we want a small little fat sausage. These were served with small mixed potatoes, which were ok. Then the music was nice with light jazz, but we didn't know they charged a music fee. What is a Music fee? This tells me this restaurant is going down in many ways. This is something they should disclose upfront, but I noticed this place wasn't crowded during Sunday? Our server was yawning like he's been out late night the night before. I did enjoy the pot du crème but there was no candle or music. No birthday acknowledgement. I hate to say this, but this place is not the beehive I've remembered. It was a great place with great music, but now has become a place where performers are showing up and they look like they're having their last hurrah. This place is iconic for two decades . So I will tell you it has gone down. I don't think there was a manager on site either. The floors were filthy. Since this was my birthday brunch, The only happiness was I had was memories and the bohemian vibe. I don't have the confidence of ever returning.. read more
2 years ago
My friends and I come here often. It's an easy bar to get together with friends on the weekends however the drinks are very hit or miss. One night we went we had 3 horrible drinks in a row from different bars and bartenders. However the cocktails set on the menu are good. We also have come for events and sat at the bar, got apps and drinks and this is probably my favorite thing to come to beehive for. read more
We had a volleyball team dinner here while in town for a tournament. This is such a cool place! We made reservations for 5:00pm so we pretty much had the place to ourselves for about the first hour but being a Friday night it filled up quickly and they had a live jazz band playing. The vibe inside is so cool. This is an old glove factory so it is very rustic and industrial inside with a stage and a large bar. The food and drinks were great. We tried the brisket, which they are known for and it was really good. They also had a special grilled branzino and when you order that they bring it out to show you and then they will debone it and bring it back ready to eat. 100% for the presentation.There was a large selection of cocktails and plenty of food options so there really is something for everyone. read more
2 years ago
Went on a Wednesday night to see the jazz show with my girlfriends. The smooth jazz really made us feel cozy and got some appetizers to enjoy the show with. We got the arancini, fried tempura artichoke, and whipped risotto. Our waiter was really kind and would come around to make sure we had water or needed anything else. Perfect date night spot too! Will be bringing my bf next time :)) read more
2 years ago
Overall: to preface we went during a holiday special menu brunch time so *maybe* it's not indicative... Food: I ordered the French toast which was very mediocre. I was hoping for some more egginess or maybe some more flavor. It tasted like sugar dusted toast. Ambience/Decor/Service: the music was super nice ambience to sit around and the number of seats in the place lead me to believe that it's really popular especially at night. Maybe not the place for brunch. read more
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There's a lot of street parking in the South End you may have to circle a couple time or walk a bit further
Is this ok for kids?
It's kinda small inside and tables are close together. It's a cafeteria atmosphere. There were families with kids dining when we were there. I would say kids are not a problem.
Do they have bottomless mimosas for brunch?
No, they actually don't have bottomless anything. It's not allowed in the State of Massachusetts
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