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Restaurant Reviews for Beacon Street Tavern

Beacon Street Tavern reservations Beacon Street Tavern

1032 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446

Located at Brookline’s border to Boston, this relaxed kitchen and bar offers American cuisine, helpful service and welcoming atmosphere. This woody, spacious beautifully-lit bar and grill emits aura of cozy neighborliness (with a lively outdoor patio to boot). Its menu where the emphasis is on quality and value, is one that ably walks the line between comfort food and contemporary creations. The Nitecap Lounge, a separate room with its own bar is the perfect venue for a private functions or a just a relaxing drink on the weekends.

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: St. Marys Street
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 (51 Reviews)
Food 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.5 out of 3 (Energetic)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (33)
  • fit for foodies (15)
  • vibrant bar scene (14)
  • good for groups (11)
  • great for outdoor dining (10)
  • hot spot (10)
  • romantic (10)
  • late-night find (5)
  • kid-friendly (4)
  • notable wine list (4)
  • special occasion (4)

Beacon Street Tavern Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Really good food for price point. All well prepared.

Slow, somewhat lackadaisical service, though friendly."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/24/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 2 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our table was waiting for us as we walked in and they also fulfilled our reservation request for a high back booth. We were comfortable and enjoyed the food tremendously. The sweet potato tater tots were outstanding. Service was friendly and just right. We would go again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 3 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Would never go back for dinner. Limited offerings and not good. Drinks and appetizers were fine and that's where it ended. As a last resort, I ordered the vegetarian squash dish and it was tasteless and inedible. Another person in our party had a hamburg and said it was awful. Waitress was good, but offered nothing instead, simply removed the uneaten food and charged for everything. Very disappointing."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 4 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The restaurant was nice and our waitress was attentive. The food was okay."

Special Features: kid-friendly

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 5 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The new chef at Beacon Street ia a welcome addition. The food quality has improved - more creative, not oversalted, and properly cooked meat and fish. They've added some new things while keeping past successes. The baked cheese starter is great for sharing. The moules frites are well executed. The duck breast was perfectly cooked. The chicken pot pie was steaming hot and used chunks of roasted chicken in a flaky puff pastry crust. We were too full for dessert. Service remains hit or miss depending on whether or not your server in interested enough in your party to bother actually paying attention."

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/01/2010
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 6 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This place is a neighborhood favorite of mine - great to meet a bunch of friends for drinks but also nice for a quiet dinner date. Worth booking a reservation to get one of the comfy corner booths, and check out the little Nightcap Lounge for some extra privacy."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/13/2009
(review submitted 12/15/2009)
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Review 7 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We really like the Beacon Street Tavern for its location and ambience. The quality of the food and service is a little uneven--sometimes really great, but occasionally so-so. On this past visit, the service was a little slow; my short ribs were fine (could have used more sauce to make me really happy), but my dining companion's fish pot pie was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was a bit soggy and the filling a bit bland--the couple seated next to us had to send theirs back--something just wasn't working with that pie! I've had better luck with the burgers and steak tips on other visits."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/11/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 8 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I had a wonderful time here! The atmosphere is exciting and the decor is phenomenal! The place has great character and I can't wait to go back :)"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/23/2009)
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Review 9 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I have dined at Beacon Street Tavern many times and always enjoy the food, decor, great service and vibe. The new menu rocks. Can't wait to return"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 10/24/2009
(review submitted 10/27/2009)
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Review 10 for Beacon Street Tavern

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Love this place for a cool casual but chic dining experience! Food and service is excellent. Love the wine list!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 10/17/2009
(review submitted 10/20/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Beacon Street Tavern Based on the average of (41) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.5 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.5 out of 3 (Energetic)
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