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Zephyr on the Charles
Zephyr on the Charles is located along the Charles River and overlooks the Boston skyline. The restaurant offers New England regional cuisine inspired by the bounty of our local fisheries, farms, and dairies in the area. Zephyr is perfect for after work gatherings, business meetings or for guests looking for casual cuisine. During the warmer months you'll enjoy Al fresco dining on our patio overlooking the river and skyline. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. 3-hour free self-parking.
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46 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 46 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(25)
- romantic(8)
- great for brunch(7)
- special occasion(7)
- good for groups(5)
- fit for foodies(4)
Zephyr on the Charles Reviews List
Review 1 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice, but don't go 'coz of Hyatt
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went there for our anniversary dinner even after reading all the negative comments from yelp. I called them before to reserve a table with a nice view and we really got one.The view was definitely good, we ordered wines, lobster lettuce wrap and shrimp cocktail(not on menu) initially. The shrimp was nice but the lettuce doesn't feel crispy & fresh, the filling was quite tasty though.We ordered flat iron steak and chicken scallopi as entrée, the steak was good and chicken was ok, we got a compl. small chocolate desset, thx for that. We went there because of hyatt but really it was not upto the mark, some bugs/mosquito frustrate me at some point of time. I would like to thank the server for all his effort."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 2 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed our visit, but our request for patio seating did not get much consideration... hope they are more motivated next time to let us out in the sun. :)"
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 3 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
PERFECT!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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"I was a visitor at the Hyatt Regency and the restaurant was very convenient. The service was awesome and the ambience was delightful. Very courteous wait-staff and the food was delicious and plentiful. I would recommend this restaurant very highly."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 4 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed our dinner very much,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed our dinner very much, and we had great service from Chelsea!"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 5 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service and views
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service and views of the city. Great place for friends connecting from different parts of the globe to meet and have a meal together and talk while overlooking the city."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another nice lunch visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Another nice lunch visit to Zephyr's. We were glad to have Raj as our server once again. Our favorite dishes are always consistent, we keep coming back !"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 7 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had the Easter brunch which
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had the Easter brunch which was very good and pleantiful, all the dishes we tried were very good and service was excellent our waiter could not do enough for us and we were not rushed at all. Even the managers made the rounds to see if all was good I would go back again and even stay at the hotel when back in Boston. The only dislike is parking is expensive and they only told you you could get your ticket stamped for the parking only if you asked"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 8 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the Yelp reviews concerned
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the Yelp reviews concerned me they were so negative, but it's a Hyatt after all and they do have standards. The occasion was Easter brunch and it was just fine. A tad pricey for someone like me who doesn't go back to the buffet five times, but what I did have was great and it is good to see non-red meat stuff. The service was really great. My only (minor) criticism is that the public areas of the hotel are in dire need of a freshening up. The interior atrium is truly ugly; I've seen better prisons, really! But I have no problems recommending the food. We'll be back when the deck is open."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 9 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another excellent dinner at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Another excellent dinner at Zephyr's. Chelsea and Mike took great care of us! Loved the view of the waves on the Charles River, with sailboats battling their way into the wind."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 10 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We liked the view from the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We liked the view from the resturant. The service was good but not great. They need a little better floor management. Other than that the staff was very freindly and attentive. The food was very good."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 11 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
3 musketeers bday dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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"Pleasantly surprised to enjoy great food and great service. The view was fantastic. Will definitely go back!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 12 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice view of the river, they
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice view of the river, they were very under-staffed with extre
Slow service from the kitchen, so would check to see if this is a pattern or just one night. Food was good."
Slow service from the kitchen, so would check to see if this is a pattern or just one night. Food was good."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
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Review 13 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Furniture could use some updating.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Furniture could use some updating. Waiter was new at the job"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 14 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely view and fantastic food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been here many times over the past ten years. It just keeps getting better and better. The view is spectacular and the food/service is always outstanding. I will keep coming back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 15 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another very enjoyable time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Another very enjoyable time at Zephyr's with Raj as our server once again. Pasta was excellent, as was our favorite flatbread. Also had a very nice visit to our table by the manager. Look forward to returning to our favorite city restaurant again soon !!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had dinner overlooking the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had dinner overlooking the Charles. The menu, although not large, covered all food choices. The calamari appetizer was too good to eat. Wanted it to last forever, and the main course was cooked to perfection. Service was good."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, scenic view
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Review 17 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome....this was so good...the only thing that was weird was the table to our right was a little bit too close"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 18 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was there for lunch on a weekday. The service was very good for the restricted time that I had, and the food was excellent.
I would definitely recommend Zephyr for lunch."
I would definitely recommend Zephyr for lunch."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 19 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Expensive mediocre hotel food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mediocre hotel food. I almost never send food back but desert was inedible"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 20 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice looking out at the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice looking out at the Boston skyline. Food was very good with good service."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
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Review 21 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another great night with Raj,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Another great night with Raj, and we got the sunset glow off the skyline to boot!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
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Review 22 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very busy day at Zephyr..
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very busy day at Zephyr.. got the last table. Nice flounder added to menu. Service was off today, they were too busy. Nevertheless polite to us and apologetic. Consider a fluke in a half dozen visits we have made to Zephyrs."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2012
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Review 23 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was excellent!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was excellent!! My friend and I had great experience."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
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Review 24 for Zephyr on the Charles
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Reservation problems at front
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Reservation problems at front desk, the staff does NOT check off on the reservation screen that you have arrived, happend more than one time"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Zephyr on the Charles
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate