The Westland

American restaurant · Fenway

The Westland

American restaurant · Fenway

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10 Westland Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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Classic tavern with a wooden interior, cocktails, & bistro fare  

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10 Westland Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Get directions

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The Westland - Review - Boston - The Infatuation

"The Westland is one of the closest sit-down restaurants to campus. As a result, if you come here for brunch it’ll seem to be filled entirely with Northeastern students double-fisting cups of coffee in an attempt to hide their hangovers from their visiting parents. But you should keep this American gastropub type place in mind for just about any occasion. It has one of the best burgers in the neighborhood, and the front bar area that’s separate from the rest of the restaurant is a great place to have a few early-in-the-evening cocktails. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

https://www.theinfatuation.com/boston/reviews/the-westland
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Where To Eat And Drink Around Northeastern

"The Westland is one of the closest sit-down restaurants to campus. As a result, if you come here for brunch it’ll seem to be filled entirely with Northeastern students double-fisting cups of coffee in an attempt to hide their hangovers from their visiting parents. But you should keep this American gastropub type place in mind for just about any occasion. It has one of the best burgers in the neighborhood, and the front bar area that’s separate from the rest of the restaurant is a great place to have a few early-in-the-evening cocktails." - dan secatore

https://www.theinfatuation.com/boston/guides/where-to-eat-and-drink-around-northeastern
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Where To Have A Burger At The Bar By Yourself

"You have two bars to choose from at The Westland near Symphony Hall. We like the more casual bar in the front as opposed to the one in the back, which is a little clubby and seems like the type of place where people complain about the entitled millennial in their office who didn’t laugh at that hilarious Obama joke. But at either spot, you can get a juicy, sloppy burger that’s pretty much exactly what you want out of a meat sandwich at a pub." - dan secatore

https://www.theinfatuation.com/boston/guides/where-to-have-a-burger-at-the-bar-by-yourself
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Where to Eat Near Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay | Eater Boston

"A prime spot for post-convention drinks, the Westland is located right by Symphony Hall; maybe you can find time for a musical performance in the midst of your conference obligations? Sit at either the front or back bar and order a bourbon cocktail, or sample some local craft beer. The Westland also has a full food menu, including a filling burger that is proving to be an early favorite at the fairly new restaurant. [Full service]" - Dana Hatic

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The Westland Restaurant Opens Near Symphony Hall in Boston - Eater Boston

"The Westland, Douglas Bacon’s long-anticipated Symphony-area restaurant, has finally opened. Bacon — whose Red Paint Hospitality Group also operates the Last Drop and Harry’s Bar and Grill in Brighton; White Horse Tavern, the Avenue, and the Hopewell Bar & Kitchen in Allston; and Corner Tavern in Back Bay — bought the space now occupied by his 124-seat brasserie-style restaurant back in 2012. The restaurant serves “international comfort food,” per its Facebook page. Think oysters, grilled pizzas, a rotating crudo, and more. Fat Baby and Loco Taqueria alum Matt Drummond is now culinary director for the Red Paint group as a whole, and another Fat Baby alum, Danielle Dorcil, is executive chef for the Westland." - Terrence Doyle

https://boston.eater.com/2019/1/2/18165191/westland-restaurant-open-symphony-hall-boston
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Michael C. Delapena

Google
My son came into the city to have dinner with me and I suggested this place. I had been there once before and recalled the burger I had was good. The atmosphere is Irish 1920s and the place was deserted. I ordered the steak tips special with mashed and it was pretty good. My son tried the lobster roll in hot butter and he thought it was outstanding. Our server was friendly enough, but she had a tendency to disappear for stretches. Odd considering she only had two tables to deal with. The place is worth trying if you're in the area.

Yasamin Parvizi

Google
Great place for hanging out and enjoying a meal! Almost all dishes are perfect and worth trying. It’s a go to place for us now!

makie sasaki

Google
While the food tastes good the portion sizes left both me and my girlfriend still hungry and we could have easily ordered 2 more portions each. I got steak tips and there is no way it was more than 5oz

Savannah

Google
Often frequent the bar with great service by Mark and Nate. All of the cocktails are great! Love the Parmesan truffle fries. Would also recommend the buffalo chicken wrap and scallops, plus they do a nice brunch!

Aaron Daniels

Google
Excellent atmosphere! Very much a classic Boston tavern. The service was excellent. We sat at the bar, and our server was the mid-afternoon bartender who guided us through drinks and the menu. We had the Tuna Poke Bowl and the Crusted Tuna. Both were delicious and nicely-sized servings. Cocktail and liquor selection is very good and the beer selection is solid. The location is right on the edge of Northeastern University and right next to Symphony Hall. A great find!

Amir Zaken

Google
We were a group of six people. We arrived half an hour before the kitchen closed. The bartender was nice and welcoming. He helped us with everything we needed. A great place for dinner with friends.

Jeff Connor

Google
Went to the bar after the Sox game last night. Didn’t get the bartender’s name, but he’s fantastic. Fast, excellent service. Also, great beer and spirits selection. Cool stuff you can’t find easily in town.

Stephen Kuhleman

Google
Beautiful restaurant, made a reservation but didn’t need it that night. The food was all great. Truffle fries is where it’s at! Pro tip, if someone orders Alfredo, dip the fries in the Alfredo sauce, new level of delicious unlocked.
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Harrison I.

Yelp
When we first stopped by the Westland, the front room was packed and we were worried we would not be able to find a spot. Luckily, there's a bunch of tables towards the back and we were able to secure a cute red booth. The servers were all really nice and attentive, giving us good reservations and checking in with us brought the meal. The Caesar salad was really good (lemony, which we liked). The short rib grilled cheese and tomato soup was incredible! Rich, creamy, perfectly cooked. Highly recommend. The drink options were fun too!
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Kathy T.

Yelp
Nice find in the northeastern area! Apparently, we happened upon a piece of history. You can tell immediately that you walked back in time from the black and white tiled floors and big leather booths and nostalgic decor . I had a delicious salad and fish and chips ----fresh vegetables and crispy fish! Service was attentive and on point . We enjoyed our lunch immensely!

Justin W.

Yelp
I've been to alot of bars, and sometimes you go to a place at the right time, with the right bar tender. Mark ran the show, from food To his own detailed cocktails this guy elevated our experience and made it so we will be back to Westland. If you find yourself walking around Boston looking for a cocktail and a great time, stop by Westland and hope our boy Mark is there.
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Stef S.

Yelp
We visited prior to a show at The Huntington Theater. You actually get a free dessert with your ticket! We were the first ones in and it was really nice inside. There were so many tables and a huge bar area. Two of us had the Sesame tuna on the udon noodles. I absolutely loved it! The amount of tuna was way more than I thought they would serve. The fish and chips was good but rather small. The chicken picatta didn't really have much flavor so I wouldn't recommend. Service was great until it got busy. Overall, I liked it. With so many choices in Boston, not sure if we will go back.

Penny M.

Yelp
Servers are nice, but service is slow and needs attention to detail (where are the oyster forks)? I ordered a $30 corned beef and cabbage dish (seasonal meal right?) The meat was cold and hard and the dish pretty much lacked any cabbage at all. (I only ate it b/c I was STARVING.) (Plus, I got food poisoning the next morning.) I won't be back.
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Allegra P.

Yelp
Decent sit down place with comfortable seating. The bathrooms are kinda nice but I have some notes. The server was good. The food... I guess you just need to know what to order and be very specific because they cater well to people who are not very adventurous and like a lot of oil/butter. Came here in the late afternoon after an event looking for a nicer experience and wasn't disappointed, but also wasn't impressed. The drinks were fine though! I'm start with the drinks, while I appreciate that they had "not-tails" for only $5 I felt a little ripped off for the limeade I got. It was clearly just a lot of lime juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water. But it wasn't very sweet, not much of an -ade. My friends got the $15 cocktails and liked them but again not very sweet where you expect sweetness. For the food: our table got a variety of things and I would say the things that looked the best were the flatbread and the Cesar wrap. Wings were fine and I tried one that was ordered to be "extra crispy" and it was nice. The beet salad looked decent but I didn't taste it. My friend who ordered a burger was disappointed to discover that they don't put any sauce on the burger. I don't know if that's a standard thing but make sure you order sauce for your burgers! I got the BLT which was advertised in the menu as being on Sourdough bread. Judging from the sandwich I got I don't think I got sourdough.. more like white bread. And for some reason it was drenched in butter. Wish it was just toasted with mayo! This thing was so greasy. The bacon was super thick which I don't really appreciate. Overall the fries were fine, and the truffle fries tasted very strong so definitely good for sharing. The bathrooms are almost nice. The women's room first stall on the left lock was broken and there was no hook and the door is really tall. So I'm trying to hold it shut reaching way up and the lock is not sitting right. I went to a different stall. The nice touch in there is that there's soap and lotion, but there's no paper towels. Just an air hand dryer. I paid $21 plus tip in total for this meal and while I can appreciate the purpose this place serves, I would not come back unless for the flatbread.
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Joanie L.

Yelp
You know, I kinda liked this place for an easy standby that you can get a seat, with decent bar food and a good choice of drinks. I was at the bar waiting for a friend and went off menu for a basic Manhattan. He kept asking me what whiskey I wanted, I said just the basic Manhattan and didn't spell out "well booze" or whatever one needs to say. He's pointing at the many bottles of rye, bourbon, whiskey and I don't know what's what. I just know I don't want to get killed on some "nicer" booze when I just want a decent Manhattan. Plus I had a vague memory of a friend asking about a certain bourbon a few years ago and ordering a shot with no quick mention from the bartender about how expensive it was (which would be the nice thing to do). Can't remember the price but def. more than $20 and maybe more like $30 something. In any case, we have an app and a sandwich, get the bill and rather than the $15 or $16 I was told it would cost, it was $14 with an $8 surcharge. I thought it was lame and when I asked him, I got flak, "I don't make the prices". No you just hound people to pick a booze knowing it's gonna be a good hunk above the amout of all the other cocktails. Not happy.
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Rachelle T.

Yelp
My friend brought me here right before we went to a concert at the Boston Symphony Hall. The interior of the restaurant looks really cool with nice lighting for pictures. We made reservations ahead of time for a group of 5 which was easy to do. We were seated right away and had great service the whole time. I had the lobster roll with a side Caesar salad. Sandwich was really good, nice and buttery, and worth the price, imo. They definitely didn't skimp on the lobster. The salad was good too! Nice and crisp, not wilted at all. Overall, great experience! Great dinner and really made our night with the concert afterwards. Thank you!
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Pia B.

Yelp
Great vibes. Fun to sit at the bar. Friendly people on either side! Excellent French Gimlet. Very tasty grilled salmon with cauliflower. Much better than I anticipated given the pre-theater rush. I can see why they're always booked!
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Richard N.

Yelp
We went to The Westland prior to the BSO concert and all I can say is, Wow! Service by Megan was spectacular and the food selections were excellent. We had the beet salad to start with grilled shrimp, scallops for main course and apple cider bread pudding for dessert. Drinks and coffee were also excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant. Easy walking distance to the BSO after a lively meal. Thanks so much.
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Ken F.

Yelp
Simple review here. We went to an afternoon performance at Symphony Hall and reserved a table for brunch first due to the convenience of the location. 1)Ambiance: nicely appointed. 2) service: adequate and friendly 3) food: A) we each ordered a cup of tomato soup which were both lukewarm. B)I had a burger with a Caesar Salad on side. Burger was over cooked, Caesar was room temperature, (should have been served cool). C) My wife ordered avocado toast special with egg on top which presented very well BUT she could not cut it with the butter knife provided. She asked for and got a steak knife BUT there were no serrations on it and she struggled to cut the toast ... 4) will I go there again given the opportunity: NOPE 5) The concert at Symphony Hall was amazing.. ONWARD!
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Joseph M.

Yelp
Great food, service, and always welcome. The Westland is an old school Italian restaurant. The food is homemade, good portions. A local favorite.
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Brad M.

Yelp
Stopped by for a drink and some appetizers at the bar with a buddy of mine. Beer selection was good and we ordered the sliders to split with some fries. The sliders were delish and the fries were nice and crispy. The Westland was definitely a quiet scene on a Thursday evening, which was nice for a little unwinding from the week. The bartender was nice, no complaints there and the food came out relatively fast. All was well in Westland.

Sonia B.

Yelp
We were greeted by the friendly host who was being very helpful in finding us a seat at the bar on a busy Saturday night and then suddenly hooked us up with a table for 2! The atmosphere was nice and our server was prompt but the reason I won't be returning was the food portion. My partner and I are average size adults but the portions were small! When I said to our server, I'm sorry I know this is backwards...she finished my sentence and said, you want an appetizer? Almost like she's heard it before. Real shame especially for the prices we paid.
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Jason T.

Yelp
As I was wandering around Boston, I stopped in here for a drink and a bite. Our party was seated promptly in a really gorgeous bar/restaurant. It had a cozy feel-dark wood paneling, booths, two bars. Our server was a really nice guy who made a few drink suggestions. Not being from the area, I tried a couple of beers that I'd never had before. I had one of the burgers which was pretty tasty. It was a very enjoyable stop on my tour of Boston.

Terry K.

Yelp
The only reason I am giving this restaurant one star is because the ambience was nice and the service was pretty good - very friendly and efficient. As for food, I give this a zero. The menu looks good but we were disappointed with every single thing we ordered except for the wine and the ginger ale. The brussel sprouts were crispy but there was no hint of cilantro or mint as in the description. The calamari was over cooked. There was no crab to be found in the crab cakes and the "risotto" was really just rice. The striped bass was underwhelming. The desserts tasted like they had been purchased last week, frozen and then thawed. This was an expensive faux pas on my part. Should have done more investigation before eating here. I hope the show at Symphony Hall can save this night.
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Sue P.

Yelp
I'm a pretty tolerant person and I rarely ever leave a bad review...but....Stopped in with a friend for a drink before and event at Symphony Hall. Wouldn't do it again. Longgg wait to order a drink at the bar. (ok, willing to overlook, I recognize there are still staffing challenges post pandemic). We ordered one gin and one vodka martini. Pretty standard order. Served in a pretty coupe glass, but it was small and my friends was only about half full. I ordered a dirty martini. Not a hard drink for a bartender. This was the absolute WORST dirty martini I've ever had. Really awful. I should have asked for it to be corrected, but we were short on time...so I let it pass. Went to pay the bill (took me 10 minutes to wave down the bartender...but ok...) Price for 2 martinis...FOURTY NINE DOLLARS!! Yes. You read it right...$49.00!! I did ask if I had been charged for more than two drinks, because the bill was so high. Nope. Confirmed that was the tab for two drinks. Absolutely outrageous! Never never again would I return.
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Kalny P.

Yelp
Delicious fresh oyster but wine is not fresh It should have been open a few days and is too light-bodied and doesn't have Acidity.
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Dennis M.

Yelp
What the heck, this place deserves 6 stars! Had a reservation before the Symphony. We were seated on time at a very nice table. Service was insanely prompt. The drinks were delicious and large! She ordered the BBQ steak and I ordered the veggie burger. The veggie burger was really good, not too heavy, and quite tasty. We both enjoyed the fries that came with our meals. Wish we'd had time for an after-dinner drink, but the symphony called. Lovely place for a quick bite to eat -- highly recommend.
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Emma A.

Yelp
Gorgeous interior, it's much bigger than it looks from outside. Everything was very clear & well design. Service was attentive & friendly. Menu had a wide range of choices, but the fig flatbread wasn't anything special. Overall would recommend!

Will M.

Yelp
We have visited here a number of times. Westland's real advantage is the proximity to Symphony Hall. The ambiance is good and the food acceptable. It is very busy before performances. Each time we visit, however we feel as though our money could have been better spent.
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Hilary S.

Yelp
Horrible experience this afternoon here . 1 hour to get our drink. 45 min to put our food order in . Surly slow moving waitress . I don't usually complain but save your money .
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Bella P.

Yelp
BE CAREFUL ABOUT DRINKING HERE!! Hi everyone, I hate having to write this kind of a review, but I want to make sure everyone is staying safe, especially given what's been happening in Boston recently. I went on a date here this month and something happened with my drink. Nothing about the bar seemed out of place or sketchy at first. We started chatting with a lady sitting next to us, who seemed like a regular (she knew the bartender by name). I went to use the bathroom and while I was gone, the woman sitting next to us encouraged my date to put more liquor in my drink and the bartender told him that he would supply it if my date wanted. They could have been joking, but it really scares me that the bartender was in on something like this. Given the rise of peoples' drinks being drugged, I feel like if they were able to suggest it so nonchalantly, it may have already happened on a few occasions or could easily happen again, perhaps even with substances worse than liquor. Be careful about drinking here, especially if you're female/queer and aren't with people you know!!
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Kathleen H.

Yelp
Delicious dinner for four. We had the chicken, salmon, brisket Mac and tuna poke- all outstanding Service was a little slow for an uncrowded night. I wish they served our drinks and water quickly. Our food arrived quickly ! Ambiance. Pretty bar area. Dining room needs either table cloths or flowers or something. It was bland compared to the bar area. Classic looking bar 5 stars bec food was so good
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Paul P.

Yelp
3.25 is the correct rating Ok - we went there at 11:30 on a Sunday morning for brunch - 3 seated tables in the restaurant and staffed in the front of the house with a bartender and waitress - so going to cut them some slack for poor service (indifferent waitress and loud music that was left loud after we asked to turn it down) Again, Sunday morning, trying to get into the swing of things - I'll judge their service fairly if I come back at 6 pm on a Friday night. Soooo - 3.25 rating is strictly on the food Firstly, the Westland omelet was a real 5 - lobster, spinach, caramelized onions - super delish. Wasn't sure if lobster would work well in an omelet - it does and they did Unfortunately, rest of food we had went downhill after that - small portion on "not terrible" accompanying home fries with the omelet, but the "Avocado toast" was terrible. Basically guacamole on a soggy Belgian waffle - not good Pricing was not bad, atmosphere was professional but lacking in soul. However, I'd give them a second chance on an evening and try some other dishes - it's a 3.25 with potential
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Meredith A.

Yelp
I really liked this place. I got sliders and they were very good. The service was good as well,and the ambiance is very nice. Classic pub,I'd say! It's also quite large,so I imagine it would be good for large groups. It is also very close to Symphony Hall.

Wayne D.

Yelp
With all of the options you have in Boston, SKIP this place. We had the most miserable bartender/server. She look like she hated her job. I had a terrible dry chicken sandwich that made me sick. McDonalds and Wendy's can do better. I reached out to the restaurant to let them know my experience and I did not receive a response.

Catherine R.

Yelp
Nice spot to bring friends from out of town. Last year we visited them for Saturday brunch the day before Christmas and it was so so fun. Christmas is on a Monday this year so hopefully we'll be able to go for their Sunday brunch. Really looking forward to it.

Kevin R.

Yelp
Friday night after we went to Wally's Cafe and Jazz club. Burgers, drinks and appetizers. We sat in the bar area. The bartender was great, offered suggestions and was accurate on everything. Great spot and a must return.
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Kelsey M.

Yelp
This was my first time dining at The Westland & everything was amazing! I was seated immediately on a Sunday afternoon & had the best brunch I could ask for! Eggs Benedict with a Boston Proper cocktail. The perfect way to spend a #SundayFunday!
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Jeremy S.

Yelp
Interesting interior, good feel to the place. Sat at the bar for a drink before our table was ready. Bartender was great and so were the drinks. Once we were seated it was 20+ minutes before a server greeted us. They were busy but starting to clear out.m, but we still out in both courses at the same time. Mistake. Entrees came out within five minutes of apps, and barely after the wine. As a former server this is a huge pet peeve of mine. Spouse's mushroom gnocchi was excellent. Star of the evening. My beef shank was underwhelming, sauce was okay but the whole thing was under seasoned. There are way better options in the area
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Aparna X.

Yelp
busy (and loud) evening, which probably explains the poor service/attention we received at the bar near the entrance. ordered the chicken tenders. they arrived, covered in parmesan and near-soggy. not the crispy meal i was anticipating. no utensils were offered so had to request them and then wait a good five minutes for them. also ordered once upon a haunted orchard (tequila, amaretto, and pink guava). good except for the overly bitter taste. requested water a handful of times, and it was provided about 20 minutes after we initially ordered it. one bartender (male who was working his first shift this evening) was polite and tried to pay attention to us while the more experienced one (female with sour look on her face) seemed (unintentionally or not?) to do our best to avoid serving us. would not recommend.
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Jackie T.

Yelp
What a classic little spot. The food and service was solid. The location is prime, which might make parking difficult, but overall this place is pretty neat. I got the Atlantic Cod, which was the perfect portion size. My coworkers got the Sea Scallops and Butternut Squash Ravioli, which looked a lot smaller (so I'm happy I got my Atlantic cod!) I got the "Small Town Poet" drink and it was okay. All I could taste was the gin to be honest... I wouldn't order it again because if I wanted a shot of gin, I wouldn't pay $14 for it! Haha. Overall, I'd reccomend this place!
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Allison T.

Yelp
Went here in early 2020 and the food was great, but going back last week and had the opposite experience. The service was terrible - I asked if they made espresso martinis and the waiter said she didn't know, then came back 30 minutes later with a vanilla martini I didn't ask for and charged me $18 for it. The Brussels sprouts were subpar and both the chicken and steak were both not very good. The only thing good here was the truffle fries.
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Douglas G.

Yelp
We stopped in here in November 2021 to get a bite while visiting our son who lives in back bay. We were a little worried that it didn't seem to be crowded but we said what the heck let's give it try We were blown away by the great service and great food. I have read other reviews and am not sure that everyone is talking about the same place. We are returning to Boston in March and plan on going back to this place the night of our arrival for a delish meal.

James H.

Yelp
Complete tourist trap. The drinks were miniscule. A Hendricks gin martini was 24 bucks. Maybe if it had been big it would have made sense. Ludicrous. I felt bad for the bartender. Everyone involved was a little embarrassed.
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Paul N.

Yelp
Stopped in here recently before a hockey game. Friends and I had a drink at the bar with this guy drinking a limeade as I turn red when I drink alcohol. Didn't have a chance to eat dinner but I can say the service was great. Extremely friendly bartender and very attentive.
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Esteban V.

Yelp
Make sure you're not a person of color trying to get served here because you will just wait 15 minutes at the bar while the bartender serves others and doesn't even make eye contact with you. Check out some of the Black or Latino owned bars in Boston instead and don't support systems like this.

A T.

Yelp
Overall very good. I think some of the menu items do not hit but if you know what you like it'll be fine. The service is usually pretty good and the space is always organized. There are definitely some tasty plates one the menu!
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Kristen L.

Yelp
I am so happy and fortunate to call this my neighborhood bar. The vibes are immaculate, the vittles are fantastic, and the folks are great here. We came here on a rainy Saturday night and had a great time. Our waitress, Summer, was awesome and kept the drinks flowing and kept us in great spirits. The Huntress is a delicious drink - my friends enjoyed the Lawless Skies and Ghost Tears immensely, too. For food, would recommend the parmesan truffle fries, Cajun chicken pasta, and mushroom gnocchi. Absolutely phenomenal nibbles. The space is huge and comfy and it's perfect for a low-key night out. Definitely come visit if you're in the area.
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Dorit S.

Yelp
The girls and I came here for brunch on Saturday. Looking at the menu beforehand we were all super excited to give it a try. Our reservation was for 1:00pm and we arrived a little late but they still seated us as we came in and did not make us wait for our whole party, which I appreciated. In total there were 8 of us. 4 of us arrived on time and ordered food and drinks right away. Another girl arrived about 30 min after us. We still hadn't gotten our food by the time she got there. She ordered and received her food before all of us. I think they were extremely busy and overwhelmed because the wait time for the food was really crazy. Now for the food! I ordered the crab cakes Benedict. It was delicious. The crab cakes were seasoned and cooked to perfection and the home fries were just the perfect amount of crispy. We also ordered the cream donut which was oily, came with no cream and the chocolate on top was bitter. I do think the dishes are a hit or miss unless I can just chalk this up to them having a bad day. The rest of the food in my pictures were my friends dishes. They were also mostly impressed with the food and really enjoyed the mimosas as well. I would go back and try this restaurant again because my meal was really good!
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Leon K.

Yelp
Intrigued by the new cocktail bar, I stopped by with a group of three soon after they opened. Coming from the T, it's a quick walk from the symphony station, but finding the entrance may be a bit confusing. It was another door down from where I expected. We had a reservation during the week relatively early in the evening but the place quickly filled up. I was actually impressed by the charcuterie board as I found the selection to be quite tasty. We asked for more toast and they quickly brought some over. We also got the pork belly fries, fried pickles and I got the chicken sandwich and I have to say I enjoyed everything. The drinks were good as well and generally run for $12-13 which is better than the $14-16 price points for some of the new cocktail places closer to the city. I had the huntress and a La Rose. Both went down easily. The service was pretty good once we sat down, though they were still ironing out the kinks. I would come back, and I hope the Westland becomes a neighborhood establishment.
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Vanessa O.

Yelp
Westland is a relatively new restaurant/bar in the symphony so it was pretty easy to get a reservation. Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed the bar area was packed whereas the dining area was relatively empty, but it filled up later during the night. So I'm guessing it's probably harder to get a table past 7.30pm especially on a Friday night. The cocktail list was very interesting, and I liked The Huntress (St. George Citrus vodka, Chase elderflower liqeuer, house-made blackberry cordial, pressed lemon, prosecco). It was light and fruity with a hint of sweetness, very refreshing! For our mains, we order the beef bourguignon, the burger and the porchetta. Upon my first bite into the porchetta, I was amazed at how tender and flavorful the pork was. Unfortunately the wonderful texture was not found in all parts of the pork, but only the top parts near the fat. The lean part of the pork was a lot tougher and drier, but I guess that's understandable. The Brussel sprouts were nicely roasted till the edges caramelized. Overall a good dish, but I just wished that the pork wasn't sitting on top of the sweet potato puree as I wanted to eat the pork alone but could not. I stole a couple of bites of the beef bourguignon and it was very tasty and tender, I would probably get that if I came back. The burger also had good reviews from others at the table. The service was friendly and attentive, but a little overbearing. The server attempted to clear our plates 4-5 times when we were still eating/picking on the food, I'm not sure if that was them signaling to us that we were taking too long and that they needed the table. We were there for quite a while.
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Aaron J.

Yelp
Relaxed ambiance, with food probably best described as dressed-up gastropub fare. I didn't love the tuna crudo--the tuna was clearly still thawing, and drenched in enough oil to entirely negate the concept of a light appetizer. The roast chicken ($26) was not bad, particularly how tender the breast was, but the miso-maple glaze tasted like 90% maple, and definitely had the consistency of pure molasses. It sort of felt like dinner and dessert in the same meal. I actually really liked the clientele, which consisted of 90% elderly couples on dates, basically the most wholesome thing I can imagine. And my waitress (Shannon) might have been one of the nicest waitresses I've ever had in Boston, or elsewhere. She seemed to really care about my experience without being overly intrusive, and I could tell she was getting along with all of the other tables just as well. For now 3-stars feels most appropriate given the food I had, but I plan to come back and try some other options since it was a good experience overall.
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Richard C.

Yelp
We always eat here before anything at Symphony Hall. It is a comfortable unpretentious bistro with excellent food, pleasant staff, and a bartender who knows what he's doing. You won't be disappointed. I have read the other negative reviews. There are lots of people who complain by default. You can tell by the way they write!
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Emily E.

Yelp
We were so excited to try The Westland after a very long year and a half of seeing the "coming soon" sign. I have to say, it's a great new addition to the neighborhood. We started with cocktails - he had an On the Crown and I had The Huntress. Both were very good, however mine was not at all what I expected. It's supposed to be fruity, bubbly, and citrusy but it most definitely had heat to it. Our server was great so I talked to him about it and then drew the conclusion that I think the bartender accidentally used pepper vodka instead of citrus vodka. Fortunately I still liked it but it was a surprise. They brought out hummus with lava salt in place of traditional bread and butter. I don't really like hummus but I LOVED this. Two thumbs up. Lastly was the main course. I had steak frites and both elements of the dish were delicious. The steak was cooked just to my liking and came with a yummy steak sauce. He had the scallops and would've liked one more on the plate, but definitely enjoyed the dish overall. We opted out of dessert this time but we will definitely be back to try many of the other intriguing items on both the food and drink menu. Can't wait to watch this restaurant grow into its new home!
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Maddie W.

Yelp
We stopped in here on opening day when we noticed it was open and are very glad we did! Food - The portions are generous and the food and drinks were great. There are lots of options too, some seafood and some classic American fare like steak frites and burgers. We shared a drink which was not on the menu and it was done very well. I mentioned we'd be sharing the drink and they brought it to us in two mini martini glasses which was very nice of them. We tried the chicken cobb salad, the Westland Burger and the crispy Brussel sprouts all of which were delicious! The Burger and fries, in particular, were outstanding. For dessert, we had the Opera Trifle which was really hard to stop eating because it was so yummy. Ambiance - The decor is really nice in here. There is nice music playing and the way the bar and lighting is done up is very classy. Service - Our server was Patrick and he was fabulous - super friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu for the first day! We will definitely be back soon to try more options and are excited for when they start serving Brunch!
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Andrea C.

Yelp
Nicer on the inside than I was expecting! We were seated immediately , and our waiter was super attentive. The menu has some fun twists / creative dishes, which I love to see. Super happy overall, we will be coming back soon for sure. Try the gnocchi dish, it was amazing!! The spinach & artichoke dip was yummy too!
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Tara T.

Yelp
The Westland was bigger than I expected inside, and fancy/slick in a sort of old-timey bar way. The food was all very tasty and solid. Brunch pizza was a definite win with tons of scrambled eggs and tomatoes atop the pizza dough. Brunch poutine was delicious as well, although a bit heavy -- great hangover cure for sure, but the truffle oil got to be a little much after a while. The belgian waffle was surprisingly fresh despite the generous whipped cream topping. Their brunch cocktails are a big win as well -- I loved the Good Morning bourbon + Allagash White drink, and their cold brew with graham crackers was incredible. We walked away after $35 per person (post-tip/tax) for cocktails all around and 5 entrees (4 people), so pretty reasonable prices!