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    Wink & Nod

    3.9 (552 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Oxtail
    Chardae J.

    The atmosphere here was beautiful and that's where the compliments end. The service was very slow and I don't know if it was a bad day but we only saw the server twice. The oxtail pasta was okay but it lacked flavors like spice and salt. I was a little taken aback when I pointed to the menu and asked for the old fashioned. I ended up getting up charged unknowingly. Me and my friends wanted to love this place but we all agreed that one star felt accurate. It wasn't at all a welcoming experience.

    Camp Fire Old Fashioned (4 Roses, Maple, Chocolate Bitters, Hazelnut Liqueur)
    Mark T.

    First impressions... they really are terribly important. I stopped in for drinks and apps, ordering a Campfire Old Fashioned, and the Agua Chile Tartar. Good news: the drink was potent and flavorful. In my opinion, its uniqueness shone more on the nose than on the flavor. If you enjoy whiskey drinks and are already here, might as well. Otherwise, not something I would call a destination. Less-than-good news: The Tuna Tartare. Its undoing was a lack of contrast. The sauce, garnishes, and avocado all failed to make an impression or offer something to elevate the dish from being a monotone and lackluster - at $26 to boot! I wouldn't be myself if I didn't mention the plantain chips. These were so uninteresting, I almost left it out of the review entirely. Thin plantain chips, fried, and salted. Nothing mind blowing or remotely remarkable. When it comes to service, the bartender was friendly, attentive, and my items came out fast. As for the vibe, I can best describe it as upscale, uncrowded speakeasy. Final verdict: Despite my critiques, I do believe W&N isn't mediocrity in restaurant form. As such, I would be open to giving them a second chance, especially since their food menu and chef changes occasionally.

    Drinks
    Brooke C.

    I really loved the moody ambiance here. My drink was beautiful and delicious as well. As a matchbook collector I loved that they had matches here too! I went as a walk in on a Wednesday and was seated right away. Great spot, will likely be back

    Sonya F.

    This was my second time here, returned because we loved their drinks so much! We tried their food this time around, and although the menu was small, the food was prepared extremely thoughtfully and was scrumptious. Especially the empanada, I think that was my favorite dish! I loved their classic fries, very crispy and tastefully seasoned. The beef was cooked well and the chimichurri sauce was a great topping. Our server was very kind and fun to talk to, adding to the relaxing and moody atmosphere of this restaurant. This place is such a good spot to catch up with friends and although it's pricier, I highly recommend!

    Old town road (left) and get lucky (right).
    Caree C.

    We came to Wink & Nod on a Tuesday night, had a reservation but probably could've gotten away with just walking in and being seated. The vibes are nice inside, definitely a speakeasy vibe and decorated beautifully. Xavier took care of us the whole evening and the service was great. We ordered a few rounds of drinks, my favorite was Get Lucky it tastes like a spiked version of the Starbucks peach tea lemonade. The Good Vibrations drink was also super yummy. All of the drink options were so unique and the flavors blended well together, we were big fans of the drinks we tried. For food we had the brussels sprouts and crab cakes, both of which were good. Their version of steak frites came with chile lime yucca fries which were tasty. Overall I would definitely recommend Wink & Nod if you're looking for a lowkey bar with good drinks and great service.

    Bar area
    Harrison I.

    Wink and nod has such a great atmosphere. SO hard to find- there is no signage on the front and some of our group went into a random apartment building instead. The drinks were really good, we all loved ours, they were just quite pricey!

    Lilac drink
    Maya K.

    Definitely the fanciest bar I've been to in the area. The drinks are truly made with care and are delicious! The staff was very patient with our large group, and brought out what felt like endless apps (for a corporate event). Not sure what the actual food menu is as I've heard they have a rotating and sometimes absent chef, but everything I tried was great!

    "The Best I've Ever Had"
    Jessica M.

    Went to Wink & Nod with a group after work and had a great time. It was a Tuesday so the service was a little on the slow side but the waiter was impeccable. He wrote nothing down for our table of 7 but remembered everything perfectly. The drinks were amazing! Super creative and nothing like I'd had before. The food though was so-so. The burrata and the Black truffle Arancini were excellent. For dinner I had the zucchini fritters and tuna cannoli which was simply tuna in a cannoli shell, which just wasn't for me. I'd go back again for drinks and a few apps but would do dinner elsewhere.

    Cocktail menu
    Shumrith V.

    Exquisite and cozy speakeasy! The food was delicious, my favorite was the butternut squash, the creaminess of the squash paired well with the crunchy grains. I got the So What cocktail, which has Belvedere, hazelnut liquor, chai, coffee syrup and a few other ingredients. I thought it was good, not too sweet, but slightly overpriced for what it was ($18). Not too hard find, and it can get pretty busy, so reservations are recommended. The wait staff was slow and it took a while for them to take our order, give us our check, etc. I also mentioned it was my friend's birthday in the reservation, but it amounted to nothing...which I understand due to how busy the location was. Overall, great ambiance, good food! Will be back to try some of their other drinks

    Cocktail with seasame
    Stephon M.

    Great place to have a high quality cocktail! The bartender and service was great and i actually learned a lot just hanging at the bar asking questions. Ambiance gives off solid speakeasy vibes.

    Tuna Agua Chile Tartar

    Food and drinks are phenomenal!! From California so has low expectations for the Mexican / Hispanic food lol but it was insanely good! Music was soo good! Overall such a good vibe!!

    Maggie A.

    My husband and I always try to seek out speakeasy style cocktail bars in cities that we visit. We lucked out with Wink & Nod, just around the corner from the StayPineapple Hotel. The bar has a simple sign in front (not hard to find but not flashy), and you walk a few steps down to another door for the bar. We walked in at 8pm without a reservation, but we were able to grab one seat at the bar, and about 10 minutes in, another opened up for us. The cocktails we chose tasted great, with pretty garnishes and both cold and warm options for those chilly Boston nights. The only downside was that the drinks took forever to make, because there were only 2 bartenders serving a bar full of 60+ people. I felt bad because it's not really their fault - maybe short staffed that night? - and they were apologetic. (One of the hosts gave me a free nonalcoholic cocktail when the person who ordered it abruptly left.) We kept it to just two cocktails each and called it a night around 11pm. Still a great bar with a nice vibe, but hope they can get more staff.

    Maestro L.

    This place a really just a high end cocktail bar with a limited menu for food. We had to send one entree back because it was cold. Drinks are good but PRICEY. Would I go here again? No. The server was excellent.

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    Ask the Community - Wink & Nod

    Any updates yet on whether or not they're open/closed? Their website doesn't seem to be working and their twitter hasn't been updated since 2019

    Does anyone know if they have closed permanently?

    They've finally reopened as of 2023!

    What time does the kitchen close on Saturday nights?

    I'm PRETTY sure 11... not positive though

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