went in with several colleagues for lunch. Was not allowed to sit down. WTF? Out came this soggy tuna melt that was inedible. the bus boy was very pleasant actually - the rest you can keep including the prices and the hostess. read more

I have to say dinner tonight was fabulous. The service was great and Chef Gabriel even came out to talk to us. I let him know what my favorite "special" was and he told me he would make it anytime I wanted. ( I might email him my work schedule next week and see what he can do). By the way it is the turkey meatball dish) Tonight we had the chimichuri flank steak and the pear/rosemary porterhouse porkchops, and delicious just doesn't cover it . You all have to try this restaurant because I haven't had anything i haven't enjoyed yet. Thanks. Linda read more

By far the best restaurant in Boston. Their breakfast and lunch menu items were amazing. You literally can't go wrong with any choice you make. The chefs prepared delicious food and were also fun to talk to. I went there twice while on vacation and I would recommend it to anyone. The pancakes looked really good, but I have to say, the French toast is the way to go for a breakfast meal - especially their famous caramel and banana French toast read more

I have been going to the paramount for years and while sometimes the wait for breakfast/brunch can be a bit of a drag, the food is always worth it. I also go there for dinner a lot and my last experience was by far the best. The customer service was so on point, right down to our waitress Hannah being so attentive and getting us everything we asked for with no questions asked and consistently checking to see if everything was tasting okay and if she could get us anything else. Great food, great service, worth it! read more

To say that our experience was absolutely terrible is an understatement. We went there about two weeks ago and had the same server (Claire) so she will remember who we are. Our food was awful, but we thought that perhaps with the both of us being in the restaurant business, maybe it was an off night and we'd give it another go tonight with our nephew Dillon tonight. We were seated within minutes of our arrival which we appreciated because we were very hungry. We were greeted by Claire who remembered us from our previous visit and she took our drink order promptly. We also put in an order of calamari without the peanuts with our drink order for appetizer. We ordered the special wine (bottle) Decoy cab and it came out right away but we soon noticed that Claire was the only server on the floor who was also handling take-out orders. When the calamari came out it basically consisted of a few calamari came out it basically consisted of a few calamari but mostly chili peppers. When you order, ask for no chili peppers. We felt as though we were ripped off. We finished our first bottle of wine before our entrees came out. We wondered what exactly what was taking so long? Obviously Claire did too because she passed our table numerous times and did not make eye contact with us at all. We were left with no wine and no food!! Lol....But anyways, our food eventually came out and the three of us ordered steak tip dinners (2 med rare, 1 med) All three came out well done after us sitting there waiting for well over 40 mins for our food. And not only that, the portions were off. Our nephew got little to no onion rings on his plate and my friend Karen got burned onion rings. Go figure. When we told Claire she said that she had seen that to begin with. Well, if you had seen it then you should not have put the food on the table, correct? I mean, I waited tables for 15 yrs and if something wasn't perfect, I did not serve it to a paying customer, plain and simple. That is was got me upset. We sent our food back and what we got back in return was rare steak tips, cold potatoes and cold asparagus. Chefs are so F$$$ING tempermentel and their egos are through the roof and this just goes to proof it. So we ordered another bottle of wine and proceeded to get tipsy. This is the last visit we will pay the Paramount. I guess the joke is on the paying customer, because the kitchen nor management does not give a S$$T. Peace read more

We attempted to eat here while in town for a family event. No one greets you when you come in. We sat ourselves and after a few we were directed to order at the counter then they asked us to move to a smaller table when the place was more than half empty. When we asked why they told us we should sit in a two setting table...which we were already at. Felt like they didn't want us there....so we leftt never to return. Rest assured we told everyone how rudely we were treated. read more

When I went here, I didn't realize you order food up at the counter so I was a little skeptical when I saw the set-up. The food was delicious and quick, and I was excited to see they had mimosas! The only downside is when they get busy, they make you leave your table as soon as you're done eating. I get it, but I still don't like being rushed out. read more

Love this place! Great service, super friendly, nice atmosphere, reasonably priced, and the food is consistently amazing. One of my fave breakfast spots. read more

Getting takeout is always a gamble. Especially, with steak tips. Well much to my surprise, Paramount has it down to a science. Not only were the steak tips delicious, but cooked to perfection. The whole meal was fantastic. I ordered out maybe two or three weeks ago, and have not stopped thinking about the steak tips since! Looks like I know what I will be having for dinner tonight! read more

It's probably a Boston 3 , but a Southie 5, so I am splitting the score. The food is varied and good. Hard to define the exact type of food (ranging from Pad Thai to Pasta Bolognese), but I have been about 5 times, and everything tasted good and service was good. read more

I ate at Paramont for the first time last weekend. I had heard about the restaraunt before and wanted to finally try it out. The food was beyond amazing. First, however, I will point out the incredibly friendly staff that greeted us at the door. Every person (that worked there) that I made eye contact with greeted me with a "Hello, how are you" - very warm atmosphere to walk into . We were sat by the manager (Kristen Bassi) who was so professional and extremely welcoming. We asked her right away what she would reccomend because we had never been there and she provided us with two appetizer suggestions, the smoked pork tacos and the warmed goatcheese plate. Both were incredible - literally mouth watering. The pork taco (which sounds like it would not be anything special) was melt-in-your-mouth good. The BBQ flavor was perfect, not over the top but far from bland. The goatcheese apetizer was so good. I was not sure how I would feel about the warmed goatcheese, but its served ontop tuscan bread and accompanied witha plum tomato blend which all went so well together. Another dish that we cleaned the plate of. Kristen also recommended a bottle of Red Wine called Jellybean which was a red blend that was perfect because it was not too overwhelming which reds can be sometimes. It went perfectly with all the food. For dinner I got a reccomendation from out waiter, the chicken sambai. It is described as a "spicy stir fry". I love spice, so when I was told this was very spicy I was excited. I will admit, you probably will not enjoy if you do not like spice (perhaps ask for less spice) however for someone like me who can't get enough, this was soooo delicious. It was a thai inspired stir fry that had so much flavor. Hands down best stiry fry I have every had. It was great. The person I was with got the grilled bbq sirloin steak tips - which he also raved about. I did have a bite of the steak and it was cooked perfectly, and the bbq sauce was once again on the spot - not overwhelmingly BBQ, but just enough to add great flavor to the already juicky steak tips. As mentioned, I had never been to the Paramount before but I will most definitely be back. Great food, great service, great management! A++++ read more

Horrible food. Love the Paramount on Beacon. Gave this place a second try a year later and still have not improved. My spinach and feta omelette was gross. The feta was cold and not melted. The home fries were so dry with no seasoning nothing like the ones at Paramount on Charles St. Sorry Paramount Southie I will never return. read more

We go here a lot (sometimes 2+ times a week) and love it. Mostly for breakfast but lunch and dinner is also great. They are so accommodating to people with little kids here, there is a reason it's always filled with families early in the morning. The food is fantastic, they have the best pancakes in Boston. There seems to be not much turnover with the staff, as we've been seeing the same faces as we come in over the last few years. There is a guy always working there on weekend mornings (I think he's the manager, but not sure?) who is always making sure the seating and orders are running smoothly, he does a great a job. read more

I was a little disappointed with this place. I heard great things.... yet it just didn't hold up. First off... they don't have a full bar. I can get used to that, but I wasn't expecting it. We were hoping to get calamari, but they were out of that. We ended up getting onion rings (which were delicious) and specialty salads. We came for dinner... so maybe I'll have to come back to try brunch. read more

From other reviews, I see I'm not the only one to notice that the head chef is no longer there to keep things running smoothly. Service has gotten slower, though the food is still really good so I'll keep coming back. If you've never been before you probably wouldn't notice. read more

Chef Cheung successfully opened the new Paramount in South Boston last week! Delicious quesadilla and guacamole with chips appetizers. For dinner entree, the short rib pot roast is to die for and the glazed salmon over noodles is amazing! For dessert, they have warm fried dough!!!! read more

Some awesome food for brunch and dinner. Loved the tacos and salads last night. The steak frites were ok but came w a great demiglaze. Waffles were delicious but its a little pricey and brunch line is very long read more

Everything here is incredible looking. I got the turkey Reuben and it was SO good. The coleslaw on it had pieces of pineapple in it which gave it a really unique flavor. My boyfriend ordered the eggs, toast and home fries meal and that was delicious as well. The prices aren't too bad and the service is pretty quick. read more

Love Paramount. Clutch spot for takeout or dine-in, breakfast and lunch! Haven't tried dinner yet. I love the daily specials at lunch, the chefs get really creative with them. Best breakfast spot in Southie if you're a fan of chocolate chip pancakes! Great salads and sandwiches for lunch. Great "all around player" if you will. read more

We have been to both paramount locations a few times. Our go to item has been the grilled chorizo omelets. The last time we went, something changed in this omelet, the eggs seem different. Can Management comment on this? Did something changed? It's such a wonderful item, can't believe it's not the same anymore. read more

Great addition to the Southie dining scene and a welcome difference from the traditional sports pubs. It has a very good breakfast, great pancakes too. Went there for lunch today and had a nice thick burger that was prepared exactly as I wanted it and best of all the bread they use for the burgers was fresh and really good. The prices are just right for the food. The staff were informative and friendly and the open format of the place makes for a good atmosphere. read more

Went for dinner last Thursday. When we walked in there were several employees (waitstaff etc) chatting away at the front counter. We were seated immediate -- the restaurant was not busy which I thought was a bit odd given that it was 6:45. Our waitress did not introduce herself and had about as much personality as the table itself. I got the impression that she was better suited to a modeling job than a service job since it was clear that she had NO desire to be there. It seemed that she felt as though she was above it all. This impression was further strengthened when the women sitting next to us has to basically jump up and down to get her attention when one of women needed to tell the waitress that her food was overcooked. The model/waitress was too busy chatting with her pals to check back with her table. Just as she was too busy to check back with us once she finally broke away from her pals to take our order. She was kind enough to ask how the meal was when she delivered the check, so I guess that's a plus. Bottom line? The tip was commensurate with the service. (My finance insisted upon tipping $1.01 since the server was SO HORRIBLE). We are pretty easy to please and NOT food/service snobs. We dine out constantly and tip very well since we normally have good service. Such was NOT the case at the Paramount. Thanks, but if the staff is just too superior to deal with customers then perhaps the owner should have stayed on the Hill. There are some good restaurants in the neighborhood with GREAT service. read more

I have been in this place regularly since it opened a year ago, and can't say enough about the high quality of food, staff and atmosphere. Their burgers are as good as they get (including the black bean burger - delicious!) and I recently tried (and loved) the bbq chicken chopped salad. read more

The Paramount is the perfect neighborhood restaurant for those looking to escape the typical South Boston sports bars or take out joints! We have been for both breakfast and lunch many many times and each visit is better than the next. The Paramount never disappoints in terms of service or quality of food! I'd particularly recommend the black bean burger-the best I've ever had. The new drink specials are always creative and from my experience taste great as well! A definite must if you're in the area. read more

The Paramount in Southie always exceeds expectations, but my latest experience there topped it all. My friend was in from Paris and I wanted to choose a neighborhood restaurant with good food and a solid wine list, so we ventured over to Paramount. We had THE BEST waitress, Alexandra, who gladly offered recommendations that were consistently fantastic! On top of that, Alexandra introduced us to Kristin who gave us a rundown of the wine selection and shared her knowledge and recommendations for the wine choices. These two women were amazing! We had an excellent dining experience...I absolutely recommend it (although I hesitate because I don't want it to get too popular that I can't get a seat, anymore)!!! read more

Soooo very good! Stopped here for lunch after the Boston ski show. Three of us had the chicken Panini with basil mayo and one had the grilled Ruben all were fantastic including the side salad and the sweet potato fries. Would definitely try it for dinner sometime soon read more

Great food, and great service! We brought in our 9 month old girl, and the team went out of their way to get us a table, her situated in a car seat, and ensure we were comfortable. After about 20 minutes, our baby made quite the mess and they were very nice, assuring us it was no problem and that they would clean it up (despite us trying to). Aside from the excellent service, the breakfast and fresh juice were all awesome too. read more

Absolutely love paramount! It's some of the best quick bites you can find in southie. It's great for a casual, quick brunch. The food is somewhat overpriced but it's delicious. Recommend to anyone in the neighborhood! read more

Paramount has always been one of my favorites but my dinner experience this weekend has put a damper on that. Both the service and food have definitely declined. I ordered my favorite, the baked haddock, and was very disappointed. My plate was mostly mashed potatoes and broccoli with a tiny, broken piece of haddock that did not come with the bread topping and it was very dry. I'm hoping that it was just an off day. read more

We were the first customers during their soft opening last week - staff is friendly and enthusiastic. It is larger than the one in Beacon Hill, so it should be easier to manuever. We had the waffles with fruit and banana cinnamon pancakes. Tasted great, just like the Beacon Hill location. Can't wait to try dinner! I walked by last night and it was packed. Very excited to finally see a place like this open in Southie. We will be back --many, many times. read more

Reviews for my breakfast experience only. I agree with the rest of the reviews on here for breakfast. We went in one morning and stood in line forever to order 2 omelets, one of which didn't even come out right. And if your order is wrong forget getting something else because of how long the ordering process takes. I am not understanding how the style works for breakfast but it isn't the most structured environment. You wait in line, however long that may be to give your order to the chef who then cooks your food. So they take orders 1 by 1 and then you wait there to pay until your food is ready. The cooks were not taking other food orders while they prepped the person who just ordered. Just an extra long process. So you wait to give your order, then you wait to get it made and pay and then you are not even guaranteed a seat which is just ridiculous! If you are going to have a cafeteria type setting you need enough seats for people to sit when they are done. Food was good, just basic, but for the price, I want to be waited on and guaranteed a seat. We also have chosen not to go there recently because they don't have breakfast cocktails as an fyi. read more

I met a few friends here for lunch and we had a great time. The front windows were open as the weather was pleasant. You do have to get used to the setup - you can't sit until you've ordered and the waitstaff will come ask you to move if you violate. I know that sounds harsh but if everyone sticks with the program, it tends to work. As a vegetarian, I like that they serve breakfast until 4 PM as it tends to be cheaper and I do eat eggs so I have lots of options. I got the Breakfast Special (eggs, home fries toast and an iced coffee) for $6. My friends got the reuben and the grilled cheese with tomato and bacon and they looked delicious. They were both happy with them. I will say that their salads at $10 are a little over priced for having to stand there to get them. The staff were very nice and our orders were goofed a little but they made up for it by rectifying the issues (sweet potato fries instead of crinkle fries, eggs over hard instead of scrambled) by bringing us out a fresh batch of fries and a big bowl of fresh fruit. I would definitely go back for lunch and would like to try it for dinner. read more

I recently visited The Paramount for brunch and had a lovely experience. I was worried at first that we would not get a table as customers have to wait in line to order, pay for and get their food prior to sitting, but as the waitress had assured us, by the time we had our meals, a table had opened up and we were able to sit immediately. I had a the BBQ Chicken Chopped Chicken and my dining guests had the Chocolate Chip Pancakes and Vegetable Sandwich. The food was excellent and the Salad and Sandwich portions were huge. The atmosphere was lively for noon on a Saturday and the front windows were open which allowed for great people watching on Broadway. If you're looking for a great local spot for a quick & yummy breakfast/lunch/brunch, this is the place to go in Southie! read more

Everything that comes out of this place is amazing. The brunch is fantastic- especially the French toast, breakfast potatoes, and fresh squeezed orange juice. The line can be a bit long on the weekend but it's worth it! I had dinner there for the first time last night and it was just as delicious. I got the steak tips which included mashed potatoes, green beans, and onion rings. It was a very large meal for a reasonable $22. I will be back for more dinners!! Yum read more

Love Paramount in Southie! Nicest staff ever!! Good music and good vibes. Highly recommend :)

Went to paramount at 6pm on a Friday to beat the dinner rush and got a table right away. 40 minutes later and we still had no food and the 2 tables next to us had both come and gone with their meals eaten and paid for. We clearly suspected it was taking an unreasonable amount of time for a salad and a veggie burger that requires no real cooking...our waiter did not check on us once during the first 30 minutes of our stay while we nursed our beers. At one point I even flagged him down from across the room and pointed to our missing food and he said it would be out soon but again didn't stop by. When we hit the 45 minute mark we asked for the check for our 2 beers and he then came over to apologize and offered us another round on the house and said the kitchen must've been confused. I asked to instead make our first round on the house and just left. I understand orders can slip through he cracks but it was not remotely busy and honestly a more attentive waiter would've caught on much earlier that there was an issue. The food at paramount is great but I would not trust them to sit down dinner service. I'll stick with dealing with the line cooks directly for breakfast because at least you know they've taken your order down and can watch them make it. read more

Delicious! My wife and i visited this place for dinner and couldn't be happier with the quality of the food and service. Order the short-ribs, shepherds pie, or quesadillas-- you won't be let down!! Can't wait to try this place for breakfast. read more

We were in Boston about to hit up the Harpoon Brewery tour in a few hours and decided to grab breakfast in the area. I loved the atmosphere and the whole don't sit until you've ordered rule they have posted to allow for optimal dining. I got a specialty omelette which I cannot remember the name of or what was on it. Yeah, I know I'm real helpful on this one. What I do remember is it tasted decent, but the homefries were the bangers for this meal. So, well done and crispy with diced onions to add an extra smack in my mouth. Delicious breakfast. read more

Overpriced- used to be good but are now so overpriced it is obscene. Food is also slipping into mediocrity.

I would have given Paramount a 4 for the food, but it no longer takes phone orders for food that I can pick up and take home, so it is no longer my favorite breakfast place in Southie. The phone message says waiting in line is part of the experience. When I am hungry, I can't wait in line. This is a terrible business choice that will cost The Paramount a ton of money. Inconceivable. I would have just emailed them this comment, but their website does not permit you to do that, so a public castigation it is. read more