Cristina R.
Yelp
A Boston rooftop may not be your first thought of a place to hang on a chilly day in January, but Yotel's Deck 12 will prove you wrong with their Apres menu and fun vibes.
We made a reservation for a gondola, which is the most heated option. Be sure to make a reservation because they don't allow walk-ins on the roof during this time! You are also able to reserve adirondack seating, which is partially heated, and chair lift seating, which is drinks only. IMO the gondola is the most comfortable option, so book a few weeks out to get that since there are only 2 gondolas!
The views are great, there are lights and good music, and the menu is a fondue-lover's dream! We started with a glass of Portuguese Blend red wine and the Four Cheese Fondue For Two, which came with an array of accompaniments (including some non-standard fare) like pretzel bites, cornichons, toasties, potatoes (my fave), mushrooms, and dates. There was a great amount of cheesey goodness, and we weren't able to finish it all... since we needed to save room for dessert.
The Dark Chocolate + Pinot Noir Fondue for Two was so decadent, with accompaniments including giant marshmallows, brownie bites, angel food cake, and strawberries. We also couldn't finish this, and the kind server offered to wrap up our leftovers so we could take our goodies home. She also took our photo! Overall, the service was so friendly, multiple people checked on us, and they even gave us blankets when the wind started picking up.
Come get cozy at this rooftop in the Seaport... no skiing required to Apres!