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Yard House

3.3 (158 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Happy hour specials
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Vicki M.

First time at this Yard House and great experience! This space is huge with really cool decor especially the wall murals all over. Very quirky and artsy! We came here on a Saturday night to watch the FiFA game and have dinner. We had just stopped by Copley Square and taken some cool photos by the official tricolor football there on the green. I got my usual spicy jambalaya and it was great as always - that's the nice thing about chains you know you'll get consistency! The hubs got a salad with salmon and he enjoyed it as well. We ordered one of the mocktails and it was nice. Service was friendly. We'll be back sometime!

Petrina R.

It was great seeing a place that has a wide variety of great food options. This is the 2nd time I've had edamame that tastes so good ! I'm going to try to find one in MY state. It was a great experience. I can't wait to do it again!

Virtual Ordering menu
Robert S.

Stopped in here for their Happy Hour. The prices looked great on the menu and the selection was also very good. Many items were 50% off. When I got seated by the host, I did not get any server coming for a while. I then noticed the virtual ordering menu Ipad on the table, so I decided to order my Happy Hour item...Chicken Lettuce Wraps. I waited for a bit and still no one ever came to say anything to me. A bit later someone from the kitchen came with my item and placed it on the table. I asked if I could get a glass of water, he said, later....he never came back. I noticed a small Bell icon on the iPad, so I pressed it to get some assistance....that red light flashed for over 10 minutes and no one came to ask if I needed something. I finally flagged someone far away to get me a water..... When it was time to pay, I used the virtual iPad but it did not work, so I approached the bar area and asked if someone could run my card. The lady asked me who was your server...I said No One. I finally got a server to run my card. The lettuce wrap was salty and forgettable. It came on a fried wonton and some Bibb lettuce leaves with two sauces...not bad, but not great either...

kyle e.

Food was fine but at the price point it's not above any of the great local spots near backbay Boston area. Owned by Darden, a major restaurant group. You can tell it's in that category of big business.

Blackened Ahi Sashimi

My parent came in here with me to try out their food after we browsed around Copley Place. It turned out that we came in right when their happy hour time started. We ordered Blackened Ahi Sashimi, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Poké Nachos and the Truffle Mushroom Pizza. The food overall was good! Out of everything, the pizza was definitely our favorite. Everything else ranged from decent to fine in terms of taste. The brussel sprouts were good, but after a while, the taste of eating it became a bit much, as the remaining ones in the bowl were either salty or a bit too burnt. The ahi sashimi was fine, nothing bad about the taste or fish's quality. The Poke Nachos were okay. I felt that the spicy sauce they put on top of the chips were too much. After eating a few bites of the nachos as time passed, the sauce became overwhelming. I think the nachos could've been better for the two of us if the sauce was instead placed to the side in a dipping cup, so that way we could control the amount of sauce we wanted. Our service was great, no complaints there. The built structure of this place is fine, the music was a bit loud playing in the background though. The seatings were all evenly spaced out well, so I didn't feel cramped at all. Service was great! No complaints there.

Orange Chicken
Masmin P.

Sports bar nestled at the 2nd floor intersection of the Copley Marriott, Copley Mall and the Prudential. Great space to dine or have a couple drinks while not missing out on any live sports action. Servers are accommodating and attentive. There's also a touchpad on the table if you want to put in an order in between the servers' rounds. Food is reasonably good and well-presented. The orange chicken rice bowl was really good, we enjoyed our selection of tacos (Jorean chicken and beer battered fish taco were great, and love that the birria tacos came with a tiny saucepan of jus), and ahi salad was refreshing. For a lower carb option, for the taco mix and match ( Korean chicken and Beer-Battered Fish Tacos), our server was able to sub in roasted veggies instead of rice and beans, and bib lettuce wraps instead of tortilla shells- satisfying without the guilt.

KBBQ steak
Lizzy C.

Yard House was conveniently located in the Copley Marriott on the 2nd floor. After arriving to Boston late in the evening we got a late night meal. We only had about a 10 minute wait for a table which was great considering the host told us it was a 3 hour wait all day long as this was the end point for the Boston Marathon. It made it really neat to be able to see alot of the runners here at the finish place. My friend & I both ended up ordering the Korean BBQ steak and subbing the fries for mashed potatoes. We started with cheese curds & wings, both were mediocre. Cheese curds were good but were a bit on the soggy side - I am also a bit spoiled as the ones we serve back home are garlic crusted so these lacked in flavor in comparison. We got two types of wings - buffalo & sweet chili. The sweet chili ones were better than the regular buffalo wings, nothing too special about these. The flavor on the steak was delicious and the potatoes were top notch. I highly recommend those mashed potatoes they were the best part of the meal. We were glad the restaurant is open late and had a wide variety of items.

Blake B.

Yard House is solid! A great option for large groups as their menus caters to everyone including vegans and their expansive drafts and cocktails are enough to keep everyone satisfied. Our experience was a later evening so it took a minute to flag down a server but they quickly attempted to rectify the situation and were pretty on top of it after that.

Poke Salad
Lena L.

Convenient location right in Copley square. They have multiple huge TV screens for sports and a good selection for both food and drinks. The poke salad was surprisingly very fresh and tasty!

Blue Bleu Cheese & Bacon Burger with Sweet Potato Fries
Len L.

Located in the Marriot Copley lobby, we got sat in the eating section which was vastly larger compared to the bar section. The menu had a nice selection to choose from and decided on gourmet burgers. I got the blue cheese burger with $1 upgrade to sweet potato fries. The burger was perfect for a medium-rare. Service was great and my glass of water never was dry. The area was loud but manageable. Overall the food was great and I would come back again. Cost is average for the food and area.

Kale Brussels Caesar salad and Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Kristen S.

Came here again last night as we are staying in the hotel and have a daily dining credit. Taylor E was our waitress and she demonstrated excellent customer service. I ordered fish tacos that were crazy spicy, couldn't eat them, and she was very courteous about it and understood. I really appreciate people who do their best and are friendly even when things don't go as planned.

10 Crispy Traditional Wings with Buffalo Sauces
William H.

The food they serve is more of a bar food than restaurant food. But their menu is similar to TGIF or Fridays. We tried it as we had hotel credit to burn. It was packed when we went for dinner on Tuesday night. There was some private event along with MLB all stars and WNBA is in town. That made service very slow. Including ordering and getting refills. We ordered Buffalo Wings, Guac and Chips, Turkey BLT, and Fish and Chips. The Guac and chips were good as it tasted like Chipotle's Guac. The Turkey BLT probably the best of the bunch. Pile high with Turkey and a good amount of avocado and bacon. Both the wings and the fish and chips were a disappointment. Wings were not crispy at all and could be straight out of a frozen bag of buffalo wings. The fish were too heavily battered and oily. The tartar sauce tasted like out of a bottle from your local grocery store. Overall, nothing memorable. Maybe their drinks are good so these are just bar food.

Stacked Turkey Club
Melanie T.

I frequently eat at Yard House before heading over to Back Bay station to catch a train home. I really enjoy the food and they always have pretty good service. Nice selection of beer, appetizers and a good happy hour. Be aware it's a loud sports bar so if you're looking for somewhere quiet don't stop here! One of my favorite sandwiches is the stacked turkey club. It's easily enough for two people and it never disappoints.

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Love this place! Everyone is so friendly and menu is perfect. Was seated very quickly and service was phenomenal.

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Quality food and service from Colby tonight. Attentive staff makes a great experience!

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Our server, Wells, was so great!! He was super friendly, we had a great time! Food came out quick, overall good experience

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Really enjoyed my Filet. 8 oz cooked perfect with a great flavor and priced nice for the size.

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Great location with really good food and service. The selection of beers is insane! The ambiance is nice.

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Dig Inn

4.1(578 reviews)
0.3 mi•Back Bay
•$$

Dig Inn was close to Newbury Street so we stopped by after! I got the herb roasted chicken, brussel…read moresprouts, and kale Caesar salad with the pesto and hot honey sauce. Overall it was delicious! The chicken was a little dry but the sauce helped with the taste. You order at the front and they make the bowl in front of you (similar to chipotle)

It was a good day for wifey and me! We took a ride into Boston to visit our youngest son. The…read moreweather was great, and it had been a while since we went out visiting, so that's exactly what we did. We decided to grab something to eat while we were there. Wifey said there aren't too many places offering real healthy choices when it comes to eating out, and this is one of her go-to spots. Our son had never tried the food before, and this was only my second visit. The atmosphere was great. Everything was clean, and it wasn't too busy at the time we visited, so ordering our food was pretty quick. We had a few questions about the menu, and every question was answered with patience, grace, and plenty of detail. I also want to give a special shout-out to the manager, Charles. I didn't catch his last name, but I definitely remembered his first because of how welcoming and attentive he was. It's always nice when management takes the time to make sure their guests are enjoying themselves, and Charles helped make our visit that much more enjoyable. Now let's get to the FOOD! I thought the serving sizes were very filling. I had the Hot Honey Chicken Bowl, which came with well-seasoned charred chicken, roasted carrots, charred broccoli with lemon, Jasper Hill mac & cheese, and some type of maple-honey-sriracha sauce on the side. And BOY, was it good! But because apparently I'm never full , I also had a crispy chicken thigh and a piece of Heirloom Blue Cornbread. The cornbread was really good, although I bet it would've been even better served warm. To wash all that down, I had not one, but TWO Ginger Mint Lemonades. And of course, you gotta have dessert! I went with a slice of Lemon Cake and finally washed everything down with a bottle of water. You know...because after all that food, I had to make at least ONE healthy decision. I looked up at my wife and son and noticed they both still had a lot of food left and were already talking about getting to-go bags. I just laughed and said, "While you two were busy talking, I was eating! We ALL said we were hungry... YA DIG!" Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves. Good atmosphere, friendly and helpful service, generous portions, and most importantly, GOOD FOOD. It made an already great day visiting our son in Boston that much better. And once again, shout-out to Charles and the rest of the staff for making us feel welcome. We'll definitely be back!

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Krasi

4.6(595 reviews)
0.3 mi•Back Bay
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A truly awesome experience! Krasi had excellent food and drink with solid service. I can't say…read moreenough about how there's a lot of love when it comes to the food here. The food presentation was also pretty immaculate. The food here is very thoughtfully prepared, from ingredient choice to ingredient mix. This is probably one of my favorite places on Newbury Street. We had spanakopita croissant and the solomo. You honestly can't go wrong with any option. 9.5/10 - Must see and must try

A very popular, long-established Greek restaurant in Boston. Last time I walked in and was told…read morethere would be a two-hour wait, but this time I made a reservation and finally got to enjoy a delicious meal! Tiropita Rolls: Very straightforwardly delicious. The bread was warm, soft, and airy, with a rich aroma of butter and cheese; the spread was a rich blend of honey butter, and olives, sweet and delicious, perfect as an appetizer. Tzatziki: A slight disappointment. The cucumber and Greek yogurt spread was surprisingly heavy, a bit cloying, and the pickled kumquats weren't as sweet as I expected, but rather had a slightly bitter taste. The pita bread was thick and soft, probably better suited for dipping in soup--like Bourdeto--than for the spread. Bourdeto: The tomato fish soup was a pleasant surprise. The freshly caught grouper of the day was thick and tender, lightly seared to create a crispy crust. The broth was a vibrant, tangy tomato base, with onions, fennels, and red peppers contributing a sweet, layered flavor. Trahanas, fermented wheat and dairy, added richness and a smooth texture to the soup. The broth also had a slight spiciness, making it incredibly comforting on a chilly autumn day. Portokalopita: The dessert that elevated the entire meal. A traditional Greek orange phyllo, the cake, made from crumbs of phyllo pastry, becomes incredibly soft and moist after being soaked in orange syrup. Every bite was bursting with rich orange sweetness and fragrance, followed by a slightly bitter orange zest--perfectly balanced. Paired with Manouri cheese ice cream, the creamy flavor was incredibly rich and creamy, creating a harmonious and layered flavor profile.

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sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

3.9(601 reviews)
0.2 mi•Back Bay
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The Harvard Square branch of this healthy meal chain was quite crowded…read more Classic Chicken Caesar Wrap: This was my first time seeing a Caesar salad combined with a tortilla , and it was really good! The tortilla was reheated on the griddle, which perfectly softens the coldness of the Caesar salad. The chicken breast wasn't dry, and the vegetables were very fresh.

Sweetgreen on Boylston is the a healthy lunch spot that became a regular part of my rotation. The…read moreconcept is straightforward, salads, wraps, and bowls built around fresh ingredients with a strong focus on healthy options, and it executes that consistently enough that it holds up as a reliable go to rather than just an occasional visit. The menu covers enough ground that finding something worth coming back to is not difficult. The Kale Caesar is the standout order for me and delivers every time, well balanced and filling without feeling heavy afterward. The portions are genuinely generous across the board, and the option to build my own bowl gives me enough flexibility to work with whatever I am in the mood for. The ingredients feel fresh in a way that separates this place from most fast casual options at a similar price point, and the vegan and vegetarian options are substantial enough that they do not feel like afterthoughts tacked onto the menu. The staff at this location are consistently warm and friendly, which makes the whole experience noticeably more pleasant than your average quick service lunch spot. The line moves at a good pace even when it gets busy, which it does during the lunch rush, so arriving slightly outside of peak hours saves me some wait time if I am in a hurry. Seating inside runs on the tighter side and fills up quickly during midday, so coming prepared to eat outside or take it back to the office is worth considering on a busy weekday. Overall it is a dependable, quality option for a fast and genuinely satisfying lunch in the area.

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Life Alive Organic Cafe Back Bay - Miso eggplant and crispy rice

Life Alive Organic Cafe Back Bay

3.8(368 reviews)
0.5 mi•Back Bay
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What a nice surprise!…read more The ambiance is nice and above all very busy. Staffs are friendly and patient with us too. Food is great! Healthy and convenient to have for lunch, no guilt feeling at all. Buddha Bowl - presentation is fantastic - taste delicious and guilt free feeling - simple ingredients and price right! Strawberry Bliss - strawberry, banana, dates, coconut yogurt, coconut milk - refreshing and delicious - not too sweet, I love it! Everything I ordered was great and fantastic! Belly approved for sure! Highly recommended! Cons: Order takes time to get and it's super busy. Make sure you're not super hungry when you come here. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow Yeeps.

This place is the worse's restaurant ever... the waiting time is extremely awful, tell me why I had…read moreto wait almost 40 minutes for a smoothie and I swear to god I'm not exaggerating,,, I will tell people do not go to this crappy place... Hello Lisa or Anna I'm guessing yall the owners,, anyway I've been to this place 3 times and yes it's my fault but no restaurant should be taking this long to serve food, let a long a smoothie ( seriously almost 40 minutes) I spoke with other people inside the restaurant had to wait longer than me to the point where people was walking toward the counter looking for their name to find out what going on with their food that how long some people had to wait that wild and then the delivery drivers had to wait even longer,,,, honestly what's going on but anyway do better because something is not working inside the restaurant so please find out what's going on and fixed you're customers deserve better than that

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Cafe Landwer - Shakshuka sauce 32oz with feta and eggs.

Cafe Landwer

3.8(290 reviews)
0.2 mi•Back Bay
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The service was exceptional!!!! The food was so so so good. The place was so aesthetic…read more I dropped part of my falafel sandwich on the floor by accident and the server brought me extra falafel. So so so kind!!! Highly recommend.

For nearly $55 for two people I expected better than bad service, pitiful portion sizes, no drinks…read moreand no sides. I am disappointed, from the very start to the end my experience was quite bad. The kitchen did not allow a bread substitution for the sandwich we ordered, they did not do waffles at this location either, and when we got our food the portion sizes were very small. The salmon was very overpriced for how much they offered; $27 for a piece of salmon only a few inches across was insulting, but apparently that is just how it is served there (picture below, you can see the pieces of broccoli are almost as big as the fish!) The other dish we got was the chicken sandwich, which is cut into two halves. The first half was normal but there was basically no chicken on the second half of the sandwich, it was essentially all bread. We brought it up to a manager and they got us a new piece of chicken, which fit entirely alongside the old piece of chicken on the bun because it was so small. On top of that we had to wait around nearly half an hour after finishing and had to flag down a waiter to get our check and go. The service overall was very slow. I will never come back to this restaurant.

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REDWHITE - Boston - No 5 Yuzu Sesame Ramen Spicy Version

REDWHITE - Boston

4.2(584 reviews)
0.3 mi•Back Bay
•$$
Casual dining
Vegan friendly

I was in the area & thought about where I could go for a quick snack before dinner and remembered…read moreREDWHITE had a sushi roll I've been wanting to try. I came here solo on a Friday night. I actually think this would be the perfect spot to solo dine! It was busy for Friday night dinner but I managed to grab a table for 1. First you order by the entrance & after ordering, they you a table to sit + bring your order to your table when it's ready. You have around 40 min max to eat (when it's busy). I ordered just the Spicy Roasted Miso Avocado Sushi Roll (4 pieces), ~$10. This served as a great snack! It was flavorful, but of course had no meat because they do vegan dishes + ramen here. I remember coming here before, a while ago, and not being the biggest fan of their ramen. Not really because it was meatless but the broth was a bit too thick for my own personal liking. So, I would definitely come back again and get this avocado roll! I might consider trying their ramen again too. Staff were very kind!

Absolutely top-notch vegan ramen. Coming from Vancouver, BC, where we have a killer…read more(vegan-friendly) ramen scene, I am a tough customer for ramen when visiting elsewhere. But this place completely lives up. 6 different ramens, $17.95 for the regular bowls. I was recommended the red hot miso ramen, a spicy option. You order up at the counter, and they give you a buzzer that buzzes when your ramen is ready to grab at the counter. The ramen was ready in under 10 minutes. First, the broth was remarkably complex and rich, with an endless depth that never became too overbearing -- perfect. The noodles were perfectly cooked as well, served up in a decent portion. Toppings-wise, you get tofu, soy crumble, corn, arugula, and sprouts, along with plenty of sesame seeds. I would've liked some proper greens (other than a few raw arugula leafs), but that's the most minor of complaints. Service was decent enough -- informative and helpful in describing the options. All in all, top-notch vegan ramen. Highest recommendation.

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Sorellina - Tuna Tartare

Sorellina

4.2(842 reviews)
0.1 mi•Back Bay
•$$$$

Sorellina is beautifully decorated and elegant without feeling stuffy. The waitstaff was friendly…read moreand professional, and the food was delicious. The warm bread, carpaccio, and salmon entrée were all 10/10. The octopus and yellowtail were both a solid 8/10. My coworkers ordered the steak and said it was excellent, too. And the little chocolates they serve at the end of the meal? Divine! Such a lovely finishing touch to an excellent dinner. Highly recommend!

I have a bit of a bone to pick with the Boston fine dining scene - I often find the options to be a…read moretad, well, uninspired while the prices are outrageous, on par with Manhattan or Los Angeles. So in the end, I'm paying an arm and a leg for food that I'm not blown away by. The only place I've been consistently wowed by here is an omakase joint (I won't say which). Sorellina, right in the center of Back Bay, just didn't justify the price for me. Everything, from the gray/navy-based atmosphere to the food, felt very corporate, as in this is a great spot to treat co-workers or a corporate client, but, I don't know, lacked soul or heart. The best part of the meal for me was the bread they serve at the start, which, as I found out later when I called to ask if I could just buy the bread as a takeout option, isn't baked in-house - they get it from Gary's Pizza in the South End. It was perfectly toasted and crispy and I could've just eaten that for my meal. We tried some of the pastas: 1) the gnocchi with lobster - not bad and actually a decent amount of lobster in the dish but extremely heavy and not something I could eat a whole portion of; 2) the tagliatelle - very hearty, yet nothing I could say that elevates it from other plates of tagliatelle; and 3) the polpo - which was the most disappointing, the octopus was overcooked and the bottom cous cous had no taste. For well over $100 for three pasta dishes, nothing was spectacular. What was spectacular was the massive basket of fries they give as a side. They do give your money's worth with the fries. We ordered some drinks and a salad appetizer, as well as a limone dessert (that was actually worth it, just get that and the bread), and for two people, the total was around $350. We sat at the bar and it was a busy weekday night so the service was a little spotty.

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The Friendly Toast - Side of bacon and 7-grain sour dough bread

The Friendly Toast

4.3(3.6k reviews)
0.3 mi•Back Bay
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When planning our trip to Boston, I looked for a diner like place for breakfast and found this…read morespot. I thought it was a bit odd that they were taking reservations but did it anyway in case it was crazy. I'm very glad I did because even with a reservation before 9am some people were waiting outside for a table! We got seated right away with our reservation which I was very happy to have made. The place is very cool inside with interesting decor to look at. One of the reason I picked this restaurant is that they have gluten free options. It was great to be able to have a regular breakfast like anyone else. I had pancakes with potatoes, eggs and sausage. The sausage was pretty nice. The rest of my group liked their food too and the ambiance. Good spot but if you can, get a reservation!

I came here to eat after hearing some recommendations and decided to try the Irish Benedict…read more Honestly, I could have done without it. The corned beef tasted like it had been boiled in water with maybe a little salt and pepper. There just wasn't much flavor, and it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. They also had a mimosa special and a specialty drink flight, including a seasonal flight. One of the drinks in the flight contained milk, and I explained to the bartender that I couldn't drink milk. I asked if I could substitute another drink or even get a double of one of the other drinks in the flight. Unfortunately, the bartender refused to accommodate either request. I found that disappointing, especially since the drink I couldn't consume would essentially go to waste anyway. A heads-up about the waitlist: You can join online or in person, but be mindful that if you join online and receive a notification that your table is ready, you need to be there promptly. Our notification said the table was ready, but by the time we arrived, the restaurant was showing as closed and wasn't accepting any more walk-up waitlist reservations. That was a little confusing and frustrating. The atmosphere is eclectic, fun, and visually appealing, so I can see why people are drawn to the place. However, between the food, drinks, and service experience, I honestly felt it was a bit overhyped. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but based on my experience, the food and drinks just didn't live up to the expectations. Unfortunately, I left underwhelmed.

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The Friendly Toast - Having breakfast before the MIT tour.

Having breakfast before the MIT tour.

The Friendly Toast - Cinnamon toast crunch French toast

Cinnamon toast crunch French toast

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Yard House - newamerican - Updated November 2026

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