Shore Leave
Sushi restaurant · South End
11 William E Mullins Way, Boston, MA 02118
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Highlights
Asian-inspired dishes & tiki cocktails in a lively tropical space
Asian-inspired dishes & tiki cocktails in a lively tropical space
"The national holiday pop-up bar bonanza known as Sippin’ Santa is back at Shore Leave through New Year’s Eve. Sip on festive cocktails like the Choquito with Jamaican and Puerto Rican rums, lime, coconut, creme de cacao, and mole bitters or the Frosty The Merman with rye, vanilla-clove syrup, lime, pear, apricot, and allspice bitters. Pair it all with some bites from Shore Leave’s sushi menu. The pop-up hours are Sunday through Wednesday, 5 p.m. until midnight, and Thursday through Saturday, 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. Reservations are available here." - Celina Colby
"With fruity drinks, Asian fusion bar snacks like karaage chicken sandwich and fried brussels sprouts, and tropical decor, this South End tiki bar is a great place to help you pretend you don’t live in Boston. Beyond the bamboo and palms, Shore Leave also has the advantage of being underground without a single window, so you can completely forget about the fact that the weather outside is literally trying to kill you." - dan secatore
"Ideally, a great tiki bar would serve at least 51% of its drinks in glassware that looks like it might be cursed. Shore Leave actually fails on that account, but it succeeds everywhere else. This underground den off Harrison is the dark, tropical escape you need to get you through a Boston winter. Don’t come here just for drinks, though, because you’ll miss a small but good Asian fusion menu (start with the gochujang wings)." - dan secatore
"I recommend pulling up a seat at the tropical bar Shore Leave in the South End tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. for a panel discussion with local LGBTQ leaders in the industry, including James Beard award-winning chef Karen Akunowicz of Fox and the Knife and Bar Volpe and Alcove owner Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli; each $45 ticket includes drinks and snacks served during the event." - Erika Adams
"Nothing about Shore Leave screams "Boston," and there's nothing wrong with that. Amid a restaurant scene that so often wears the city's history on its sleeve, there's something punchy and undeniably seductive about a subterranean tiki bar smack in the middle of the South End. An enormous drink list manages to capture that essential tiki bar vibe without relying on cloyingly sweet syrups or overly fruity concoctions. You'll find plenty of delightfully bitter and complex flavors; the Third Wave Swizzle, for instance, is made with Citadelle gin, cold brew, ginger, and honey." - Todd Plummer
