The decor is BEAUTIFUL and the food was one of the best I've had in Boston. We had charred lamb ribs, tater tots, and Turkish Hummus. I especially enjoyed the lamb ribs. The server was so considerate throughout and I was delightfully suprised when she immediately took off the desserts we didn't quite enjoy--a twinkie for my friend and a mojito cake for myself. The twinkie was more of a brownie log whereas the mojito cake was bland, not so citrusy/fresh, and most importantly unharmonious in the sense that I didn't really get the whole concept of the dish. e.g. lemon lime sherbet would've been so much nicer than a blueberry sherbet and the whole blueberry thing didn't quite persuade me. All in all, I'll of course revisit--I've already told my friends about how awesome this place is (but sans desserts). read more

Yvonne's is incredible. I've been here for just drinks and dinner. The cocktails here are sooo tasty, and the bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable. The decor and ambience here is absolutely incredible. It's a great upscale place for classy drinks. Dinner is also amazing, but definitely make reservations a few weeks ahead of time. I would recommend calling the restaurant instead of using open table. As a vegetarian, there were lots of great options! I love the tots, Brussels sprouts were super flavorful, and the mushroom pita is also great. Great place to dine for a special occasion as it is on the pricier side but totally worth it! read more

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I honestly really wanted to like this place more. Really i did. Came with a friend who has been before and we sat in the corner by the fireplace- service was fantastic. However, food was not what i hoped. I would definitely reorder the brussel sprouts and probably the chicken meatballs. But the pizza was just "eh".. it got a little better as I kept eating but it didn't wow me. I wasn't impressed by the desserts either. Still had a great time and will come back but my expectations will be a little lower. read more

My favorite restaurant in Boston by far. Make a reservation well in advance because this place fills up. I've never been let down by one of their cocktails. A good balance of regular and vegetarian cuisine. Perfect for a date night or to impress some out of town guests. read more

I debated a very long time when to visit this place. I'm not a fan of waiting in lines or being in an atmosphere where the bass of the music is drowning my conversation. We stopped here on a Saturday night, I had made a reservation a week in advance. There was a huge line out the door but thankfully having a reservation helps, they let us right in after confirming our names. I couldn't believe how much space this restaurant had!! It was beautifully decorated and the music was just loud enough. Picture a dark ambiance with lots of candles and chandeliers, beautiful. The food was very tasty, on the pricey side but the pitas are a good value for what you get. read more

I am writing this with great discontent because Yvonne's has always been an amazing place to have dinner and drinks. We are never people to write reviews or complain, but last night's experience was terrible. Last night (11/11/21 - 10pm) we came in with an initial party of 3, which unexpectedly expanded into a group of 8, and was approved by the host to let us sit in the main dining area (we even waited a little bit longer for a bigger table). We were required to order food since we were occupying one of the big tables. First we ordered a large pitcher (which took about 30 minutes to arrive) and were unattended for a long while. No server came to take our order or check on us. The manager, Tim Mahoney, who apparently was in charge of our table, aggressively comes over and complains that we expanded our group of people and that he now "had to get more glasses for us." We were surprised by his hostile attitude as we were just starting to enjoy our drinks. He came back 10 minutes later imposing us to order food very rudely because "the kitchen was about to close." We called him out on his rudeness and said that honestly we were upset about the hostility and weren't hungry anymore and he proceeded to ask us to leave the restaurant (with our pitcher half full). He brought over the check, very rudely, kept arguing with us (3 young ladies), very defiant and defensive. e.g one of us told him that she works for the restaurant industry and that this manager behavior was unacceptable and he responded "yeah? where?" - to which, first of all, that is none of his business, and second of all, it is Zuma east coast, and a restaurant manager should never be aggressive and defensive towards clients. We continued to try and explain how upset we were over this horrible treatment, we really just wanted to enjoy our drinks and possibly order appetizers and have a nice time, and he never acknowledged the rudeness or apologized for treating us that way. We did absolutely nothing wrong to get kicked out of a high end restaurant like Yvonne's other than remarking that we weren't happy with the service. This man was so angry and agitated that he asked us to leave about five times (to which we refused because we were not done with our huge pitcher yet), and towards the end when we told him we were astonished that he kicked us out without allowing us to finish our drink, he stated that he never asked us to leave, he only asked us to pay our check. The whole situation was a big joke. We will not be coming back to this bar or recommending it to anyone ever again. What could have been a great night turned into a nerve-wracking fight with the manager of the restaurant. No customer should ever feel at fault for being allowed to enlarge their party or for complaining about poor service. We truly hope this issue gets addressed for future customers. Nobody deserves tactless treatment when paying a $120 check. Thank you for your time. read more

Came here for drinks after work and I must say they have an amazing cocktail menu! The atmosphere is lively, yet intimate as well with dimmed lighting and elegant decor- love the ornate book shelf, paintings, chandeliers, and metallic details at the bar. When you walk through the door/building, the receptionists are outside of the restaurant and greet you into another door which was pretty different and gave it kind of a private element. Two awesome bars and great drinks menu- can't wait to go back and explore their food. read more

Loved Yvonne's. We had a great experience. The food and drinks was all wonderful. We truly enjoyed the small plates. Everything was delicious. A special shout out to our waiter, Michael, who made our experience even more memorable. Cheers to you, Michael. You deserve a promotion! read more

It looks like a salon but it's a speakeasy / restaurant. Almost feels like walking into a Harry Potter movie. Magical... I took a date there and had drinks. So I really can't testify to the food. But the ambiance is amazing. I would highly recommend if you have never been. read more

Had a stellar ayahuasca trip here. Cocktails are awesome in the cocktail area: the bartender I was served by, "undercut and apron", was ten times serious and ten times skilled. Wish I could remember his name. Never doubt this man. He had earnest attendees. Trust them too. Overall, the aesthetic was dangerously enticing in its glamorous establishment of "trust us it's safe to get drunk here". Sort of like the Overlook Hotel but with less awkward bathroom conversations. You can get sloppy here wearing high-quality threads and feel very comfortable. I look forward to drinking in the foody area. EDIT - Not sure why I gave this place four stars. It deserves and earned five. read more

Yvonne's is one of a kind and definitely worth going. The interior is unlike anything else in Boston. Thanks to my best friend, she planned a lovely dinner here for all the bridesmaids. The social plates and desserts were amazing.The service was pleasant and accommodating just as I suspected. Ask about the Champagne Gun :) read more

Beautiful atmosphere, cool place to hang, but overly priced and I wasn't pleased about anything I ate. The only good thing were the mushrooms but everything else was either salty or didn't make sense to me like the grapefruit and octopus. So bitter! Tater tots were average. Service was impeccable though. The woman we had was so sweet and they surprised me with a sweet dessert at the end of the meal for my anniversary. So I'm not too fond of the food or prices but I guess you're paying for location and superb service. But good tasting food trumps all so I doubt I'll be returning. read more

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Beautiful restaurant. It's visually stunning when you walk in and are led through to the dining room. The cocktails are out of this world. When we arrived last night, my husband and I joked about getting a "large format" cocktail for $95. By the end of the night we had ended up spending more than that on their regular cocktails (yes my head does hurt as I write this). Let's just say that the 1975 cocktail is ridiculous(ly good). There was only one dish we didn't finish, which was The Brussel Sprouts. Not that it was that bad, but we weren't feeling it compared to the other things we got. We loved the meatballs, salad, and hummus. The ice cream sandwich was pretty good. The server was attentive and filled up our waters a lot (which we needed). Really enjoyed our time here. read more

I've been dying to come here since it opened and finally put in the effort a month ahead of time to snag a reservation. Once you're inside it is absolutely beautiful, dimly lit and the perfect spot for drinks or a dinner date. The back dining room is cozy with plush seats that you don't want to get up from once seated. Our waiter was phenomenal, I don't think I've had good service like that in a long time. He was attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely kind. As for drinks I had the King Louie, or three.. (vodka, coconut, banana, grilled pineapple something something) delicious. My boyfriend and I then split three of the smaller plates, the tuna crudo, chicken & quinoa meatballs and one of the pitas. Tuna was by far my favorite, it was super pink, extremely fresh and had a nice spice from the jalapeño sauce/vinaigrette that was on it. Chicken and quinoa meatballs were delicious, definitely something I'd order again. The pita we ordered was mexican style with pork, jalapeños, avocado and a few other things, very spicy (love) and more filling than the other two items, which was nice since I was thinking we were going to have to order more. They had macaron ice cream sandwiches for dessert, I was sold. It had a ginger/pumpkin spice taste to it and I probably could have taken another for the road. Needless to say I'm already itching for another reservation. It was a little pricey, so we'll wait for a special occasion to return, but Yvonne's is 100% worth it. read more

The good: food, atmosphere, waitress. The bad: EVERYTHING ELSE. I took a client to dinner. The hostess told us we had to leave by 7 for the next reservation. I asked what would happen if we weren't finished, she said we would have to leave anyway - mid meal! I asked to speak to a manager, and Dominick came to speak to me. He told me that if the time expired even if the steak was in my hand I would have to put it down and leave. WHAT? Okaaaay....decided I would ask for another manager later as not to make my client uncomfortable. We hadn't finished our dinner yet at 7:45 when another manager arrived at our table to tell us we had to leave soon, and stated that was the only option. I HAD A FORK LITERALLY IN MY HAND. Nicole the manager asked to move us to the bar area. Again, as to not cause a scene in front of my client, I agreed. I am very upset at the terrible treatment we received, and was extremely embarrassed I chose to take a VIP client to a place where management berates their clientele and won't even allow them to finish their food! Shame on you Dominick for how rude you are to paying guests. We spent almost $500 in a restaurant that repeatedly tried to kick us out so they could seat more people. I would never go to this restaurant again, and I will tell all my friends and clients alike about this behavior. Embarrassing. Inexcusable. read more

100% new favorite place!! I will travel to Boston just for Yvonne's Amazing Food More amazing decor & atmosphere Well done A++ read more

One of my favorite bars in Boston. Staff is super friendly and everything is just perfect.

Went in there after a show. Dining room wasn't open, so we sat at the bar for drinks. Our bartender, Sabastian was awesome. We had fun conversation with him in addition to the amazing cocktails. The manager came out; Tom and we started talking to him too. Again, fun conversations about a range of topics. When our table was ready, we ordered more cocktails based on our waitress, Nikki's recommendation when we told her our first cocktails. She was pretty knowledgeable and when the drinks came, they were on point. For food, we ordered: chicken quinoa balls, duck pita, steak, tuna crudo, trumpet mushrooms. All delicious! As we continued our dinner, complimentary lamb and shrimp came out for us. We were not expecting anything, so it was a pleasant surprise! We then started talking to another server, Hannah as she looked like our friend. She was very kind and sweet. We pretty much felt like we left there having just had dinner at a friend's house. Kudos to the entire staff at Yvonne's! You really know how to make people feel welcome. The amazing food is just extra. Take care, everyone! We will surely be back!!! read more

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Gorgeous place for dinner or just drinks! Cozy, romantic, mysterious... and an amazing cocktail menu. Service was also fantastic. read more

Beautiful space! A little hard to find especially if you are visiting. Rideshare cant drop you there only close. Winter street closed to traffic so you have to walk around. Would have given 5 stars however there must have been a problem as no one came to our table for 10 minutes. After that was worked out everything was fabulous. The chicken meatballs are a must have! Sublime! The crab toast was delicious as well. Truly a beautiful space and a fun way to dine! read more

OMG! What an amazing place! Such a cool vibe, great service & amazing food. The only thing they're missing is a good, decadent chocolate dessert. read more

This place has a very cool atmosphere and is decorated very well. The drinks are good but the food is alright. It is mostly little plates so if you want a filling dinner I don't think this is the place to go. It is a cool spot to hang out at and have some drinks though! read more

Great atmosphere, nice sharing tapas. Interesting flavours. Liked the trumpet mushroom

Went there with coworkers. Ordered about ten plates for four of us. 8 would have been enough. Get the duck pita and croquettes for sure! Their penicillin and old fashion cocktails were the bomb! Great atmosphere too! read more

If you are looking for an absolute fine dining, this is a perfect place. I was looking for a fine place for a friend's birthday and I am happy to have spotted this amazing place. The Food has a lot of variety and every meal is delicious. If you are in a group, I would suggest you, to try Baked Alaska, their top rated dessert. I am sure you will not be disappointed. Service is up to mark.It definitely lives up to the expectation. read more

During my birthday trip to Boston we visited Yvonne's for my official birthday dinner, as it came very highly rated. I have to say, this was my favorite restaurant in Boston. The atmosphere is modern and fun, with books surrounding the entire dining area. We had the steak for two which was perfectly prepared. We paired this with a nice bottle of cab. We arrived just before 10:00, just prior to the late night menu kicking in. Our server gave us no issues with ordering from the dinner menu despite it being so close to the cut off. The service was great with no mistakes. As I side note, I left my hat by accident and they are shipping it back to me in Michigan! Highly recommend trying this place. read more

It was an amazing experience! The food was amazing, the service was perfect and drinks delish. The place is absolutely gorgeous and has a lot of history. read more

On Sep 2 my boyfriend and I went to Yvonne's to celebrate my 45th Birthday. We chose Yvonne's based on my cousin's recommendation. The drinks and food was very good. Our waiter John was a doll! That's the positive. To my dismay, my cousin asked me the next day how our night was and seemed very puzzled that I didn't mention dessert. She finally confessed that she chose 2 desserts, paid for them over the phone, gratuity and had them sent over to my table to wish my a happy birthday. The person on the phone took her order and credit card number. They found our reservation and everything was set. Unfortunately this never happened hence why she was confused that I didn't bring it up at all. It was very awkward but we laughed it off. I thanked her anyway but felt really bad she went out of her way and was cast aside. I was extremely disappointed and upset that Yvonne's dropped the ball. My cousin called the next day. A manager agreed that it was unacceptable and was going to call her back. Three days later of back and forth they agreed to give us a free Baked Alaska next time we dine there? What a shame that my cousin went out of her way to make my birthday special and she was treated very shabbily. Come on Yvonne's!! For the prices you guys charge you can't do better then offer a free Baked Alaska? God forbid it was an engagement or graduation?? I expected better from a high end restaurant in Boston. Even Friday's can get it right!!! read more

Omg this place is amazing. It's beautiful from the moment you walk in, until you walk out. The service is impeccable! They are extremely attentive and knowledgeable. The food! Omgggg the food is out of this world. I was with a party of 6 and we ended up ordering duplicates of dishes because everything is so tasty. Definitely recommend! Wonderful experience!! read more

We should have tried this place a long time ago... finally went this year for my birthday meal. As many mention, the atmosphere is fun. We started in the "library" bar area, where we had cocktails. I had the rubicon, which was a take on the classical "last word" cocktail, and my husband had the Toki old-fashioned, which was unfortunately unmixed. All the scotch was at the top, and the other sweet ingredients remained undiscovered at the bottom of the glass until the very end. Oh well. It was busy, but you still have to actually do the mixing part of mixing drinks. Unto dinner... we were seated in the other side of the restaurant, a large room with carved marble ceilings, chandeliers, and another long bar where people looked like they were lingering and having fun with after work drinks. A festive atmosphere... yes, a bit loud. (My husband and I discussed the fact the "club" music has zero harmonic progression and how can anyone like that. We're pretty the Venn diagram of old people overlapping professional musicians.) But I digress... I am mostly writing this review because I wanted to say that although the restaurant is named after Yvonne, the star of our evening was the lovely Eden. She was the epitome of an attentive and gracious server all night long, starting with answering some questions we had about the menu on our first time there. We ordered a bunch of the small things to share, and she came back with our wine and told us that she had put the order in a way so that it would be paced a couple things at a time, in a culinary order that she thought worked best. She was spot on, and we got to enjoy a nice progression of the dishes we chose. It was busy, but she checked on us frequently and was also helpful on dessert recommendations at the end of the evening. She really made the whole night great... we all know you can go to restaurants with amazing food, and have bad service that sours the whole experience. So thank you to Eden, appropriately named for paradisal gardens and all that. The food... everything was really very delicious. We had the tuna tartare, the grilled octopus, black trumpet mushrooms, the serrano ham croquettes, sticky pork belly toast, and the bavette steak. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the accompanying seasoning and sauces complimented the main items perfectly. Wines by the glass were limited in number, but all of them (we tried three kinds) were excellent with the food. I will definitely be back to this restaurant to try more things! read more

Only had drinks in lounge here, but loved this place. Atmosphere a juxtaposition of the old Locke Ober library and sexy bordello chic. The bartenders and lounge servers very hospitable and friendly. Nice wine list nicely composed. Have heard the food fantastic, will be returning soon for dinner! It is a dressy place so wear your best Louboutin's! read more

What an experience!! My friends and I had a wonderful time at Yvonne's. It had a fun speak easy feel with modern and trendy decor. We even had a little bit of an education experience by looking through some of the old books on the shelves! Yvonne's definitely had a lot of character. We will be back! read more

Yvonne's really does it right! From the speak easy style entrance (you walk through a barber shop) the bar looks like a library. The decor is elaborate and the vibe is romantic, upscale and trendy. My boyfriend took me here for sinner on my birthday and the food which is tapa style is amazing! Literally everything we ordered was delicious! The service was outstanding, our waitress was friendly, observant and knowledgeable and I can not wait to go back!! read more

I was recently visiting Boston decided to go out for an impromptu pre-birthday drink. We first tried the hotel's rooftop bar but it was closed, then went to the hotel lounge/restaurant which ended up being entirely unimpressive so I quickly searched for another place and luckily found an open reservation open for 10:30 pm for Yvonne's. Not being that familiar with Boston we were completely going in blind--but I have to say, as a native NYCer usually spoiled for choice, I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere here was great (my husband loved the Clint Eastwood napoleon in the men's room), the drink selection plentiful and the service attentive without being intrusive. The small plates were tasty (especially the Tunisian pita) , and my dessert absolutely delicious (coconut mousse). I found the prices more than fair. It was a very enjoyable experience, and I can see myself returning on my next visit. read more

Had my birthday celebrations there and it was beyond amazing. Lily was our waitress, and she was superb. Love this place.... cozy, romantic, enchanting, classy... all staff go above and beyond read more

Continues to be one of my most favorite restaurants. Yvonne's does not cease to impress. Continue to come here time and time again. The food is always spot on and the drinks are superb. The prices are reasonable. It's the perfect spot for date night or a dinner with friends. Their food is exceptional. The Bavette Steak is my favorite! I highly recommend it. On special occasions we get the Niman Ranch Long Bone Ribeye which is two pounds of melt in your mouth steak. The Tico Tuna Crudo is amazing as well. As far as drinks go, the Bootlegger is newer to their menu and delicious, if you're a whiskey lover I highly recommend it. The Ward 8 is my go to drink. It's a shared plate style menu, so I recommend 4 or 5 dishes for 2 people. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone if it's a dish you wouldn't normally try, this is the place you can't go wrong and know it will be great! The servers are very knowledgeable, Kevin P has been our sever a few times and he has been so helpful with great suggestions and knowledge of the menu! Enough cannot be said about Yvonne's. It's truly a unique next level dining experience. read more

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As someone who has lived in Boston for over five years, I have tried numerous restaurants and bars in the area, and we had high expectations going to Yvonne's. Unfortunately, my boyfriend and I were turned down because of our legal out of state IDs. While I understand the right to refuse service, the employee of the restaurant decided to damage my drivers license by bending it in half. They also lied about possessing a black light ID scanner, yet my legal ID has scanned multiple times at other bars. I also showed my passport to supplement my out of state ID, and they continued to be rude and refuse us service. Instead of apologizing for damaging my property, the employees continue to act rude towards me and my boyfriend, who only wanted to have a nice dinner for our anniversary. When I returned with my mother later that month, we were greeted with the same level of service. We were mistreated and disrespected, and it felt like a waste of money. I would not return to Yvonnes on the level of service provided and the disrespect of customer property. read more

The New York version of this would have a pawn shop (Beauty & Essex) or bodega in the front instead of a blowout bar, but the idea still works. Easily one of the coolest places in downtown Boston. Excellent work in terms of ambiance and setting. The difference with Yvonne's is that unlike other popular spots in Boston, Yvonne's delivers on the food: Shrimp, Sprouts, Octopus and Tuna Crudo were all very good. Put Yvonne's on your shortlist. Get here early. read more

What a find!! This place was recommended to us through friends and I am so glad that even though we weren't able to dine here, we were able to have a few tasty cocktails. The feel of the place was perfect, it sorta felt like a speakeasy - already looking forward to going back. read more

It was a shame when they closed Locke-Ober; but it is a sin to see what remained of it turned into a tacky tapas bar. This is a restaurant for people who live in Boston but who are not from Boston and do not want to be from Boston. Wait a few years. It'll be something else. read more