Precinct Kitchen + Bar

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Precinct Kitchen + Bar

Restaurant · Back Bay

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154 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

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Precinct Kitchen + Bar embraces and celebrates the region’s tradition of food and drink, contributing its own sense of personality with creative vision and progression. Chef-executed interpretations of tried-and-true New England staples are served in a welcoming, casual atmosphere featuring a large furnished patio and indoor fire place. Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or just a casual bite with friends, this is the perfect Back Bay locale.  

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"Precinct kitchen and bar is bringing back its 'express business lunch' with soups like New England clam chowder, salads like spring beet, and sandwiches stuffed with grilled chicken and pesto. Diners can choose one from each of two categories to create a combo for between $15 and $17. Other lunch items include burgers and fish tacos." - Stephanie Carter

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"Last winter, Precinct Kitchen + Bar (154 Berkeley St., Back Bay, Boston) turned its outdoor patio into a Game of Thrones-inspired pop-up. Winter is coming to the Precinct’s patio again this winter, starting at 4 p.m. on January 11. This time, the patio will feature Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen sections, with food and drink specials and plenty of photo opportunities." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Christmas and Winter Pop-Up Bars in Boston - Eater Boston
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"Precinct Kitchen & Bar is transforming its sizable patio and interior restaurant space into a Stranger Things-themed venue for Halloween. The patio, an oasis sunken below street level, will feature arcade games, themed specials like 'Justice for Barb' cocktails, Snack Pack desserts, and Eggo waffles. Costumes are encouraged, and food and beverages are available for purchase a la carte. The transformation begins on October 26 and continues nightly until November 16." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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Kelly Cambridgeport

Google
Erin was our lovely server. Strong selection of brunch and lunch entrees on the weekends. the restaurant will be closed for renovations starting February 1, 2024, but it should be back in April or May. The huevos rancheros and eggs benedict are both fantastic. My friend enjoyed her blueberry pancakes. First class service. Comfortable seating. The restaurant gives a discount for patrons who are going to the Lyric Stage. Type in a note when doing your reservations.

Scott Harbin

Google
Excellent place for weekend brunch! Great, relaxing atmosphere, with wonderful, attentive,but not intrusive, and kind staff. Seated me very quickly, served some delicious coffee, and left a carafe on the table which was excellent! I had the Chicken and Waffles and it was exceptional. Wonderful balance of sweet and a little spicy flavors, but not hot spice. The cilanto and apple garnishes played shockingly well together. One of the most unique takes on a classic southern dish I’ve had. I would highly recommend, and definitely come back to again!

Amy Reinert

Google
Service and hospitality are A+, and this beet salad was hands-down one of my favorite food experiences in a long time. I will come again! A great spot for a business lunch.

Alan Pfersch (Al)

Google
Everything here was top tier. Had the Back Bay Benedict. Excellent. We had a large group and everything came out in a reasonable time. And they leave the coffee carafe at the table. Like that.

Giuseppe

Google
The food was spectacular with plenty of delicious gluten free options (not the pictured pasta) . I was blown away by the service, and will absolutely be going back. Gluten Free Crab Cake, need I say more

Derek J

Google
Took my girlfriend for her birthday and it was a very nice experience. Food was excellent, staff was excellent, no complaints, highly recommend

David Pakman

Google
Checked out Precinct for the first time this week, really a good spot! Yes, indoors the music is outrageously loud, I actually saw a middle aged couple with pieces of a newspaper in their ears because it was like a dance club at 4:30pm in the afternoon. BUT, outside it is lovely, the service was good, particularly good from the manager who checked in on us. Good drink selection including cocktails, wine, and beer. Good happy hour food specials, including dollar oysters and a half priced cheese platter, which to be honest MIGHT have been a mistake since it was not noted as half price anywhere on the menu, but I wasn't about to complain.

Garrett Hetrick

Google
Nice little spot in the bottom of the Hotel AKA. wasn't very busy when we were there but seems like it would get busy based off the location. It had solid food but the drinks were just okay, nothing special. I would say it's a nice spot if you are staying at the hotel or nearby but don't think I would travel to it for dinner as it seems like just your basic hotel bar/ restaurant. The staff was really friendly and fast so kudos to them

Natalie M.

Yelp
We had one night at the AKA Boston Back Bay hotel, and it was pouring, and we were exhausted. Luckily there is a restaurant in the hotel, and it's great! It's downstairs, in what was maybe the old jail? It's pretty cozy and there is a view od the kitchen and also outside. First of all, they make martinis with hand blue cheese stuffed olives. We started with the duck and mango quesadillas, which were delicious and had a great mix of flavors. Then a beautiful beet salad, savory mussels and a fabulous seafood pasta. Our server Omar was so nice and helpful. We really enjoyed our experience!

Meredith A.

Yelp
I came to Precinct with a group the other day, and it was a really nice experience. The servers did a great job keeping up with everyone's orders and they were friendly as well. Nice atmosphere too, especially considering that the holding cells used to be down here when it was a police station! I am back again today because I sampled my friend's Margherita flatbread pizza last time and had to come get some more!

Austin C.

Yelp
Great place for a mimosa :). Outdoor seating and aux cord in the seating we love to see that. Steak & eggs was great The crab omelette was filled with moist crab. 8.5/10 would come back for the mimosa tower

Gloria L.

Yelp
This is a cute restaurant/bar located underneath a hotel. It seems like a place where corporate events happen since both times I've been there, there were work outings. We got the clam chowder, mussels, and fries. The clam chowder was simple, yet flavor packed and delicious. The mussels had chorizo with them, which made it pretty salty. The mussels themselves were tender and they gave you so much! And the fries were crispy! I dipped the crostini and fries into the sauce, giving it that extra flavor.

Fahim R.

Yelp
Came here with the family for Sunday brunch. The food was fantastic, setting was very nice, and service was good. We sat outside with the heat lamps. Despite being a high end hotel restaurant, they had a kids menu with crayons. I had the avocado crab Benedict, was one of the best breakfast meals I've had in Boston. My kids liked their kids meals as well. It's a little pricier than our typical Boston brunch spots, but it's a nicer setting and there was no wait.

Donika J.

Yelp
I ordered a crab cake Benedict but requested that my eggs be scrambled instead and topped with cheese, they did just that. It was perfect, eggs were light and fluffy and the crab cake flavorful, I love the guac and roasted tomatoes addition. My food was out in no time and my server was very attentive and gave me great tips on places I should check out. I loved how bright and quiet the place was, perfect for meetings or those working from home but want to crab a bite while at it.

Jeremy S.

Yelp
Classic sandwich. Excellent portions for a lunch outing. The restaurant itself is upscale but the prices are decently reasonable. The serving staff is really attentive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND making a reservation. We got lucky and snuck in right as they opened and were sat right away, but soon after the restaurant was very packed.

Amber B.

Yelp
I sat outside on the patio and it was an absolutely lovely experience. The service was exemplary. I enjoyed the tuna for dinner; it was an amazing cut and perfectly seared. The sides it was paired with were perfect as well. Couldn't have been better. The Daou Cabernet was a smooth delectable cab, I highly recommend.

Michelle R.

Yelp
Deliciousness! We stopped in on Marathon Monday to celebrate our cousin crossing the finish line. The place was full of celebrating. We were able to sit outside on the patio, taking in the great vibes of the city and crowd. I ordered the Patron Paloma and the Baby Kale & Quinoa Salad with Salmon. Both were amazing! Loved the tartness of the paloma and it packed a powerful punch. The Baby Kale & Quinoa salad was light and refreshing, great flavors and with the salmon added it was super filling. I got to try the jalapeno margarita, and boy was it spicy. If you can handle spice, for sure try it! I would go here again, when I come back to visit Boston. Check it out!

Nicole C.

Yelp
Came here for brunch Cute location lots of seating Waiter was very nice For the bottomless coffee they give you a whole pitcher which I loved because we could refill it ourselves Got the shakshuka - could use more flavor, too watery for my liking but they do give a lot of bread which I appreciate. Unfortunately, I asked for my eggs over medium and they came over easy. Chilaquiles - huge portion, really good flavor but wish they gave more salsa with it Only average given the number of restaurants in this area

Kathi L.

Yelp
Stopped by this spot to grab a drink while waiting for my brunch reservation at another restaurant and they did not disappoint! Ordered an expresso martini and this was one of the best I've ever had! It was creamy yet strong but not overpowering. I would definitely come back here to grab a drink again.

Jody S.

Yelp
We always have a great experience at Precinct. Just recently, Jill who was our server provided us an amazing experience for a small cocktail party we hosted. Thanks to her and the overall staff. We will be back! Jody and Scott.

DodiB B.

Yelp
Went for the tipsy scoop and left underwhelmed. You had to walk into the patio to find the host. They had our table ready for us. You could see the excitement around the tipsy scoop cart and we couldn't wait to order our desserts. The service was extremely slow, we had to ask twice for our waiter. He was nice and professional. It took a long time to put in our drink orders, receive them and order dinner. We played it safe and ordered deviled egg appetizer along with our two flatbreads and roasted chicken. Still took a while well you know ---chicken! But the food was delicious. The flatbread had the right amount of crunch around the crust and the roasted veggies were tasty. We weren't asked if we wanted more drinks but that was fine too. They opens up the tipsy scoop for us and indulged in delicious dark chocolate with whiskey and salted caramel and topped with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Anna X.

Yelp
I've been to Precinct twice now and it's a truly wondrous place for all your brunch needs!! :- ) It's located inside Loew's Hotel. During my first visit, we were seated at a circular, industrial-esque table (that kinda reminded me of the robot dog from the show Jimmy Neutron hahah) with lots of space. During the second visit, we were seated at another table that felt too cramped and small. You really had to play around with the layout to accommodate. Brunch, to me, is stuffing yourself with sweets. So, in the true brunch fashion, I decided to try their Spiced Banana French Toast ($15) and Boston Common Coffee Pancakes ($15) on separate occasions. The French toast was divine! It consisted of thick challah bread, sliced bananas, crème fraîche, and a vanilla drizzle. It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated. Everything was warm, gooey, and so delicious! Would 10/10 order again. The coffee pancakes were pretty delicious! It was topped with a reduced crème fraîche and powdered sugar. I thought its presentation was a bit shabby. It didn't taste like much until you paired it with maple syrup. The syrup was *truly* key here- I was blown away by how rich and concentrated the coffee flavor was! I didn't try my dining partner's Lobster Benedict (but he said it was *really* good ($19)), but I did try some of the Chicken & Waffles ($17) dish! The buttermilk fried chicken was so flavorful and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The gravy they used was just amazing (and abundant)- not too light and not too thick. It also paired well with the slightly crispy waffle!! Their brunch drinks were a little boozy to me, especially the Spiked Bellini ($14). You can get the Mighty Mimosa ($13) made with either vodka or champagne! The service here was speedy and efficient during both of my visits. Everyone seemed so friendly and did a wonderful job handling the brunch rush!

S. E. C.

Yelp
Food bad. Over salted and over cooked. I had the crab cake...inedible too much salt and sauces (two types). Yuck! Breakfast bacon was severely overcooked and dry. Probably microwaved too much after cooking. Yucky Service staff was AWESOME. Restaurant is modern and comfy

Jamie W.

Yelp
Precinct is a great spot for an easy business lunch or a quick drink after work. Its usually not terribly busy and the bar area is somewhat large. It's somewhat hidden as the downstairs area of a hotel, but this gives it the ability to have a large outdoor space not affected by the wind. There's a decent amount of "patio" seating and the doors open to give a nice breeze in the summer. If you're there for dinner I actually highly recommend the fingerling potato side. Perfectly cooked and tons of flavor. The lunch is a pretty decent with the ability to pair a soup or salad or 1/2 sandwich together, with the promise it will arrive in fewer than 45 minutes. Im a fan of the short rib sandwich with caramelized onions. They also have fireplaces in the bar area which is really nice in the middle of a Boston winter.

Joanie L.

Yelp
I can't judge their food and drink cuz I was never acknowledged other than the water from the nice barback. It takes one second to nod and ten more to say be right with you. I got neither of those on an evening when I wanted to escape the heat and treat myself to a Restaurant Week meal. At least I saved $50-70.

Mahfuza A.

Yelp
Brunch was very good. Amazing service along with the staff. Thank you for the overall experience!!

Jordan F.

Yelp
Ok, so salads are usually pretty plain, right? Guys, this salad I got here was SO good. Everything on it was fresh and tasted so good. After a few days of shoving my face with clam chowder, the salad was a welcomed change for my body! Also, I got the jalapeño margarita and that was SO good. Super spicy, but so much good flavor!

Todd D.

Yelp
Went here for breakfast. It was not crowded on a sunny Sat morning. The vibe and decor are nice but the value is just not there: The wife's frittata, ordered "without cheese," came loaded up with goat cheese. Her 6 oz. iced tea, mostly ice, was $5. My spiced banana French toast ($15) was 2 slices of barely warm bread with two slivers of banana on top. Our daughter's Caesar salad (also $15) was a literal handful of lettuce with 1 anchovy. I don't mind overpaying in a big metro but it's nice to get value from the experience. We had indifferent service, and paid $35 (not including tip) for a handful of lettuce, an anchovy, 2 slices of bread with two banana slivers and a watery iced tea. That's like... $1.50 worth of ingredients. Felt ripped off.

Dennis G.

Yelp
Had good dinner and breakfast with the family while we were staying at Loews hotel. Neat that the building was the Boston Police hq. Friendly service.

Thanh L.

Yelp
Came here for a private party. They blocked off a corner near the elevators which was a bad idea. Their was alot of random people walking through to use elevator and the receptionist. The staff was friendly and professional. There was a spread of food from pizza , Baos , wings , charcuterie board, and deviled eggs. All were a hit or miss. The egg were to salty and the pizza was really dry. The mix drinks were not consistent and some have way to much alcohol. Probably, won't be back. Service was good but everything just didn't work out.

Alyssa W.

Yelp
I came here for lunch on the weekday and got the salad + 1/2 sandwich combo - tomato mozzarella salad with 1/2 pork belly panini. Service was attentive but it took 20-30 minutes for our food (party of 6) to come so something to keep in mind if you're just on a lunch break. My tomato mozzarella salad was dressed in olive oil and pesto - refreshing. The pork belly panini with the salad was a great balance. The panini itself was a nice balance as well too - the fat from the pork belly, refreshing tomato jam, and the heat from the jalapeno (not too spicy at all - I can't handle spicy foods). To put it in perspective for those who know Duckfat from Portland, ME, which is a well-known restaurant, this pork belly panini is better than that - actually impressive! On a side note, the grilled romaine caesar salad literally comes with a few whole pieces of grilled romaine on your plate with a caesar sauce. So if you're looking for more than that for your $12, your best bet is to order something else.

Elizabeth W.

Yelp
Precinct is right near my office and is one of my go to spots for a drink or bite to eat after work! I have been there over 100 times in the past 3 years and I can honestly say this is the first time this happened to me here or honestly anyway for that matter! We had a group of around 6 people trying to get a drink after work on Friday, the patio was insanely busy so we decided to gather around a table inside. We found a table that had just been vacated( still some cans on the table), our waitress was a little rude asking if we were all set when clearly we were a new group of people and very nicely said we had just sat down! No problem, we all know what we want and order our drinks. A few people go outside for a minute leaving me and their drinks at the table (tab still not totally settled).I look up and the waitress is clearing 3 beers (still about half full ) and a few mixed drinks (which to be fair had a sip or two left) I tell her we are still sitting here and not done. She apologizes and says she will go get new beers for those people, after coming back over once everyone is seated again to confirm the beer orders we watch her get the 3 new beers and POUR OUT THE BEER TO MATCH ABOUT WHAT THEY HAD LEFT!!! actually, pour out perfectly good beer to match what we had!! Zero reason this makes any sense!!! The beer was already poured, why waste it just to prove some inconsequential point! We were in shock when she returned and put the beers down - needless to say, we quickly settled up and got out of there. I just dont understand why someone in the hospitability business would do this - the business had already "lost" the poured beer - why just throw it away ?!?!? Mistakes happened and I can take fault for not catching her right away when she was clearing the table, but why even offer a new beer just to do that!

Matthew S.

Yelp
The staff refused to open this umbrella at during a pandemic and a light drizzle, because it's "not a rain umbrella".

Patricia M.

Yelp
I am not someone who goes to Brunch but t wasn't late enough for lunch so we stopped in at Precinct for brunch, selecting it for the outdoor seating. I am probably a Brunch person now. I noticed the various Eggs Benedict options and asked our waiter if he had tried them. He responded that they were all great but today would go with the pork belly Eggs Benedict. It was absolute perfection. I do not live in the area but I definitely want to go back. The pork was perfectly cooked as was the egg. And they serve it on biscuits. This is served with fresh fruit and potatoes. I didn't even need the potatoes. We had Bloody Mary's with our meal. They were nothing special but good. Nice place all around. It is below street level which offers more privacy. I am very hungry now after writing this...

Jeff W.

Yelp
Attentive servers, pricey drinks and sterile atmosphere akin to what you'll find at many other high end hotels. The venue's close proximity to the John Hancock performing arts center affords convenience for a drink after a show when it's cold outside. What Precinct lacks is any semblance of a cool vibe; it is what it is.

Ben R.

Yelp
Had a really delicious dinner here! For my entree I had the short ribs. They were fantastic and the veggies were great! My companion really enjoyed her dish -some kind of steak. For dessert we had a wonderful chocolate lava cake. It was seriously the best one I've had in years! Usually they are pretty mediocre, but this one was great! Cocktails were great! Server was a sweetheart! My only complaint is the deviled eggs appetizer was just so so. This was a delightful surprise.

Christine T.

Yelp
Pretty decent food here. Good portions, flavorful and all cooked nicely. It wasn't anything that makes me want to run back but it wasn't too bad either. Overall, I would actually rate this restaurant 3 stars in terms of food but the server put my experience over the top. He was welcoming, polite and SO genuine. Really nice guy to talk to and pushed way past our expectations. Thank you Greg!!!

Austin L.

Yelp
Stopped in for dinner with my girlfriend and sat at the bar. The bald bartender was really nice and put the US Open on for us. Good food and good drinks and overall a great experience except for this wacko bartender who was also helping out. Seemed like a manic depressive, dancing around one moment and looking utterly depressed the next. Here's how one exchange went: He walks over to the female waitstaff he's clearly flirting with and says, "I'm going to murder everyone." Waitresses: "Really? Everyone? Even us?" Him: "Well, no, not you." Waitresses: "Then who?" *Nods his head at us.* Waitresses: "Oh, okay... glad it's not us..." I tried to say something later to let the guy know I heard him but he just ignored me. Also saw him get a few people's orders wrong. So yeah, except for the wacko saying he was going to kill us, I enjoyed everything else.

Sarah S.

Yelp
Was not excited to try this place based on the reviews but very happy we did! Arrived a little after 11 on a Friday morning so got a large roomy booth to ourselves. Ordered mimosas because we're on vacation-- good proportions of champagne to OJ. I ordered the short rib sandwich which absolutely blew me away. It comes out on a board with great presentation along with your fries. Incredibly warm with caramelized onions and just creamy enough. The sweet potato fries were also perfectly cooked and warm. My husband got the burger with truffle fries and was equally as happy. I wanted to tell you if I liked the truffle fries, but by the time I realized he had finished every last one!! By the time it was a more conventional lunch hour the place had filled up. Very attentive and professional service. I would absolutely go back again.

Alexandra M.

Yelp
Buffalo tots? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Garlic mushroom pizza? Pretty good, could use more garlic. Nachos with extra cheese because all the photos on yelp show little cheese? HUGE, cheesy, and yes. My friend said it was weird that the pork was ground, but *shrug* this vegetarian has no idea. We got ciders and then the Pumpkin Traveler Shandy and the server (1) forgot and came back to ask and then (2) brought the wrong drinks. But really, get those buffalo tots. Use a fork, because the sauce drowns them in the best way possible.

Victoria B.

Yelp
Busy, loud, messy, inattentive.... This is a popular after-work spot, especially in warm weather because they have a patio and serve gimmicky cocktails. (The woman next to me got a smoked cocktail -- they put the drink in a little glass chamber and lit something so that the whole thing filled up with smoke -- for about $17.) Meanwhile, throngs of screaming millennials pushed up against us like a tsunami about to bust. I like a lively atmosphere as much as the next girl but the yelling and jostling for drinks and real estate seems like a tough-mudder way to relax after work. The inconvenience should be worth the tradeoff. At Precinct, it just isn't. There are better options.... This bar/restaurant is attached to a hotel, not that that matters. It's subterranean: down a few steps, the main restaurant, the bar, and the patio. The two interior dining areas are separated by a large bar area, although when I was there, only front bar (with about eight seats) was operational. The other section of the bar (leading into the back dining room) was dirty and empty. Because I was early to a group event (with rezzies in the back room), I sat at the bar to wait. I ordered a craft beer but lost the bartender's brief attention before I could settle up. I was there forever, all the while trying to snag the bartender so I could pay. He was busy, sure, but still taking other people's cash/credit and making drinks. When a customer at a bar (moi!) becomes invisible, it's usually just bad service. I was sitting smack in the middle of the place, right in front of him, and not once did he glance my way so I could say, "Here's a hundred. Keep the change." That's the bartender's dream,right? I had the large bill but wasn't in the mood to leave 900% tip.... so I waited and waited and situation normal turned to farce. I finally dug around the bilge of my purse and came up with a few singles and some coins of all colors and sizes, enough to cover drink, tax, and tip, so that I could meet my friends in the back without stiffing the inattentive bartender. What a bore! At the table in the back, the server was kind enough to split bills and totally patient with about ten of us arriving and ordering at different times but she wouldn't do the checkouts in the order in which they were received. I was ready to leave first -- and gave her my credit card long before anyone else was even thinking about leaving -- but she waited until she had collected all the cards before she would even begin the transactions. And, of course, mine was on the bottom, the last one. What is it about this place that makes you wait to pay? Also, she gave no warning that the gratuity was added. Most people know that large parties are given a surcharge but a thoughtful server will often say, Oh, this line here is tip ... or something. I'm a plus-20% tipper and often tip 30% especially for small orders but not when the exchange feels smarmy. Food was okay. I got the meatballs based on reviews and they were just okay. I brought most of them home ... and discovered a hair in them. Ugh. I know it happens but combined with the inattentive servers, the dirty bar, and the yammering clientele, it felt like part and parcel, like this is what they do. I wouldn't go back. Well, maybe if I were in the neighborhood -- maybe -- and if I wanted to see if maybe I was wrong. But I would be totally wary. And I'd bring bills in all denominations so I could leave when I was ready, not when it suited the servers who seem to have other priorities. tl:dr: dirty, loud, pretentious, but they have a patio

John K.

Yelp
Just stopped by on a walk back to our hotel and very friendly and attentive service. Portion size was very generous and taste of the burger was very good as each topping; bacon, cheese, onions, were distinct but did not overpower each other or the burger on a nice brioche bun. The old bay fries were crispy, but not too dried out.

Yu L.

Yelp
Food was great. Our server wasn't. Might give this place another try. Hopefully we can get a different server.

Harshitha K G.

Yelp
This is a very pretty place with a great atmosphere. The food menu is great and they have quite a few tiki drinks. I am giving it 3 stars as they don't have great dessert options. Chicken wings were good but the choco lava cake was below average. I hope they change their dessert menu! Food: 3/5 Drinks: 3.5/5 Dessert: 2/5 Service: 3.5/5 Ambience: 3.5/5

Alex Y.

Yelp
Came here after tux fitting with fiancé and her family. Was expecting bar food but they knocked cover off the ball. Would come back and recommend

Kim M.

Yelp
Precinct deserves more love. Been here drinks, drinks + bites (fat oysters AND wings - seriously big wings). Also came here for The Boy's office party, their catering was pretty tasty too. The pasta bar took a little long to set up but the end results was some pretty dece pasta. A-h'okay by me.

Jennifer R.

Yelp
I was in Boston on a work trip, it was beautiful out and a couple of coworkers and I were looking for an al fresco dining experience. The outdoor patio for this place is beautiful (!!) & spacious, and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for. I wasn't impressed by the cranberry cocktail, and soon switched to white wine, but the food was pretty good! We shared a bunch of items and did a tapas-style dining experience. My favorite thing was the duck confit flatbred. I'm hard on pizza (as a NYer) so wasn't that impressed with the margarita, but the duck confit flatbread was incredible. The meat & cheese boards were also good. The hummus was okay - not life changing, but the sides were awesome. I loved the brussels sprouts & the asparagus. The service was a bit slow in the beginning - we got our cheese and meat boards before my 2 coworkers got their wine, but overall, it was exactly the dining experience & ambiance we were looking for. I'd come back next time I was in Boston for happy hour and oysters.

Sarah C.

Yelp
Ordered this thru room service at the Loews. I ordered the clam chowder and the beef short rib with green beans and mashed potatoes. The clam chowder had a great taste and consistency but unfortunately the grit of sand in my mouth with every bit of clam overpowered everything else. The beef was really good, flavorful and perfectly tender. The mashed potatoes were dry and barely existent on the plate. Overall it was a disappointment.

Anna T.

Yelp
Happy. Hour. Enough. Said. HH Oyster!!! $1 each for any type! All so good! Everyday between 4-6pm They had such a cute patio but it was too cold to sit outside. Service was good. No wait. Location is inside the Loews Hotel.

Chris L.

Yelp
Happy hour review: Went here on a date last night. Nothing beats a nice pint of allagash white and fresh oysters on a Friday afternoon. The $1 oysters were so fresh!!! They offer this special every day between 4-6pm and it is not to be missed. There were some shards from the shell that got into the oysters, so beware! The cheese plate was also half off and it was ok if you liked cheese :P Service was awesome. My water glass never went empty and the waitress was very attentive. i will definitely be back, maybe to try some of the entrees next time!

Allie R.

Yelp
My sister had a reservation for 13 ( for her welcome dinner the night before her wedding). She called to confirm the reservation because she hadn't heard anything since making the reservation over the phone weeks ago. The restaurant told her that they actually ended up had a full buy out that night so they cancelled her reservation. This was completely unprofessional. If she hadn't called to check no one would have told us and we would have showed up for our reservation with the whole wedding party only to be turned away.

Karim B.

Yelp
We came here to try $2 oysters from 4-6pm. They no longer do that, so be sure you are looking at the Loews Hotel's website for current pricing and menus. The waiter was very friendly and even though they would not honor the pricing that brought us to the restaurant, he did take off the kid's pizza to help us out. He was very accommodating for an issue that was essentially my fault for trusting the information on Yelp's site. The oysters were very tasty and came out quickly. The bar area was nice and crowded. Both the bar and restaurant had outdoor seating. The website on the yelp information was wrong. It is now updated. You must go through the Loews Hotel website to get the current menu and pricing. DO NOT GO TO http://www.precinctkitchenandbar.com. THIS WEBSITE IS NOT CORRECT AND HAS OUTDATED PRICING! To be sure check the copyright dates at the bottom. This site says 2014 and the staff was adamant that it is a fraudulent site. They will NOT honor any pricing from that site. For the current menu go to https://www.loewshotels.com/boston-hotel/dining/restaurant-precinct-bar. This can be an issue because the wrong website is one of the first to pop up on a Google search as well. Just make yourself aware.

Idy T.

Yelp
I was here for Sunday football. Who am I kidding? I am not a big football person. I was really here for the Sunday football deals at Precinct! Everyday 4pm-6pm they have $1 east coast oysters from 4 different regions. For a big oysters fan like me, this is like heaven! I ordered 2 dozens of oysters. The oysters were super fresh and clean! A big turn off for me is slurping into sandy oysters. I love the cocktail sauce and the vinaigrette that comes with the oysters. I also love the oyster brine! I can probably have a few dozens to myself. On Football Sundays, they have $0.50 wings. I was craving wings finding out about this deal made my weekend! Their wings come in 3 different flavors, Sriracha & sambal, teriyaki ginger, and classic buffalo. I was looking for some kick and spice in my life so I ordered the Sriracha & sambal and buffalo. The wings were spicy and I liked it! The classic buffalo was a little dry for me and I wished it was more saucy. They have a good selection of beers on tap and also served in bottles. All the delicious food made watching football a little bit more interesting!

Marisa M.

Yelp
Came here for breakfast pretty much every morning while staying at the Loews. Really great fresh food. The steak and eggs were really good and they give you so much steak! It was cooked perfectly medium and super juicy and flavorful. I subbed the potatos for fruit cup. Lots of fruit from pineapple to berries and cantaloupe. That dish and the crab Benedict is my favorite. So much crab on that and the hollendaise sauce is delicious. The french toast is good too. Glad I asked for the toppings on the side since I didnt like the cream cheese sauce and the bananas in the sweet syrup would have been too heavy and too much on top. Best to get on side and put what you want on top. Im giving 4 stars since the service is hit or miss. Some waiters are better than others.

Claire F.

Yelp
Amazing dinner for our first night in Boston. They were so accommodating to our gluten and dairy sensitivities! We had the oysters to start - delicious! Then for our mains we had the scallops, market fish and broccoli side. I would highly recommend this place if you have food sensitivities - they even have "gf" labels on the menu! Update: We didn't wake up sick from the food! A good sign that this restaurant really knows what they're doing with food sensitivities / allergies!

Quin N.

Yelp
Busy and decent spot for drinks with good atmosphere. However if you are with a party, beware on if they add gratuity. If they include, the gratuity is deceivingly imbedded within the middle of the receipt (see pic after 3rd item) with the addition on the bottom as "Other" rather than a transparent "Gratuity." Also, the server also did not notify me that gratuity was added (I'm sure banking on the fact that they would get an additional 20%+ on top of the added gratuity). I wrote reached out to the restaurant when I realized to request that the gratuity be clearly marked by the total due going forward with no response. It left a bad taste in my mouth and will be thinking twice about returning.

Jessica D.

Yelp
I try to be understanding of the Covid situation and am *more than happy* to wait a few extra minutes knowing most restaurants are understaffed, but why bother being open if it is such a skeleton staff that service is lacking?! From the get-go just getting seated took 10 minutes during a torrential downpour while we waited outside in it. As the host sat us he joked how they should probably get umbrellas. Ya don't say?! Following that, putting in an order just for our drinks took nearly 20 minutes. We were friendly nonetheless and got in our orders for foor fearing we wouldn't see our waiter for another 20 minutes. As guessed, another *20 minutes* pass and our hummus appetizer and drinks arrive. I took literally (I don't throw that word around liberally) 4 sips of my cocktail and is was empty. I didn't want to complain but when our waiter came back (after a full half hour) to see if we needed another round I asked nicely if it was possible to please have less ice and maybe more drink - pointing at my very full cup of ice. Another round comes after another long wait and there was indeed less ice but still 4 sips of drink. At $15 a pop I was left speechless. I don't mind paying for a cocktail when I'm actually getting a drink. This was a pathetic excuse for any bartender to be making and I suspect our waiter was the one whipping it up sine the aforementioned staffing issue. Anyway, after waiting forever and a half the main food arrived. My husband ordered the bacon brie burger well done and I had the short ribs. No lie - the short ribs were tasty. My husband's burger on the other hand, not only lacked flavor, but was RARE. After finally flagging down the waiter he grabbed the dish and rushed off so fast my husband had to get up and follow him to tell him to please not make another. We had already waited wayyyy too long and I had no interest in sitting there any longer to get a lackluster burger cooked properly. Anyway summarizing this all, it was more of a chore to eat here than what it was worth. . . $100 bill for less than stellar food, phenomenally poorly made drinks, and horrible horrible service. Don't waste your time or money.