This South End/Back Bay restaurant located in the Landmark Pledge of Allegiance Building, has been serving excellent American Cuisine since 1983. Free live nightly piano & vocals entertainment mix with excellent dining by Chef Luis in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. This recently remodeled restaurant, provides some of Boston’s best dining values.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

(44 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 44 reviews

5 stars

(9)

4 stars

(20)

3 stars

(11)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

(2)

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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vibrant bar scene(25)
neighborhood gem(22)
hot spot(20)

good for groups(16)
romantic(11)
late-night find(10)

Club Café Reviews List

Review 1 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

the place was packed

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/19/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Sunday night - this place was full by 8pm! Note - there are a few rooms you can dine in - we chose the front area. Great comfy corner with a banquette and chairs. Lots of choices - tables for two at the window - as well as tables for groups of ten! The waiter was always there when we needed him - and never intrusive. Our food arrived promptly - the fish received the most accolades of everything we had. The portions are more than generous. No doubt - if you want a value priced dinner in a fun room with an eclectic dining scene - this place must be on the short list in the Back Bay / South End."

Dined on 5/19/2013

Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic

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Review 2 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

It is what it is

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/27/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Almost 30 years young and still going strong. Bravo!"

Dined on 4/27/2013

Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem

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Review 3 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Food

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/27/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The meal was awesome!! I had seafood risotto. The risotto was cooked to perfection and filled with shrimp, scallops & lobster surrounded by mussels. I've never had mussels that melted in my mouth!! Presentation was beautiful. My girlfriend had beef tenderloin that was cooked a perfect medium well. The wine & cocktail list was extensive & very good."

Dined on 4/27/2013

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 4 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

For the 7th week in a row

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"For the 7th week in a row our table selection (N2) was not honored. And I noticed, checking on my Open Table points that one of the nights we were there, it was not checked off. I never miss a reservation!"

Dined on 04/26/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 5 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

My tilapia dinner was disappointing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/24/2013

2010

Dined on 04/24/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My tilapia dinner was disappointing. The white rice was plain and boring, the vegetable portion was skimpy and the fish was overcooked. My friends enjoyed their meals (vegetable risotto and the lobster mac and cheese)."

Dined on 04/24/2013

2010

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Review 6 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was my second visit in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2006

Dined on 04/13/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was my second visit in a few months. I was a bit less impressed with the food this time, though I have to admit I was very surprised the last time by how good it was. The drinks were fantastic. The nachos were excellent. Where they fell down was with the main course. I had the lobster roll, not only was it a paltry portion for $24 but also the lobster was very chewy; it was like you were chewing something fibrous."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 7 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place to go if your

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2013

2008

Dined on 04/12/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great place to go if your are attending an event at the Calderwood Theater. Wait staff are marvelous. Best to be in the room that is separate and closed off from the larger area that includes additional restaurant seating and bar. It's quite loud and a bit dingy in these other areas."

Dined on 04/12/2013

2008

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Review 8 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I'm so glad it's still around.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I'm so glad it's still around. I "grew up" in this restaurant, and it's still a great place to go. It's stayed relavant throughout the years. Well done!"

Dined on 04/05/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 9 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We had a 2:30 reservation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a 2:30 reservation and had been told the buffet was from 11-3 so we improperly assumed that they wouldn't break-down at 3, but stop seating at 3. Wrong, they did last call at 3 and promptly started to break it down. There was our party of 5 and another party in our room of 6 still sitting. While the food was good, it was cold. Our own fault that we didn't have it reheated in the kitchen, but we were rushing to sample everything at the buffet. The food was good, nice selection, but not really a kid-friendly environment with posters of upcoming "drag queen" venues hanging around the building."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

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Review 10 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome place. Like it so

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2013

2011

Dined on 03/24/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Awesome place. Like it so much I became a club member"

Dined on 03/24/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Review 11 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

The menu for Resto Week this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2010

Dined on 03/22/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

"The menu for Resto Week this time is not great, AND THEY HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT CHANGING BREAD SUPPLIERS"

Dined on 03/22/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 12 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Awesome for dinner and a great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Awesome for dinner and a great place for late night dancing."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 13 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Two large TVs on in dining

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Two large TVs on in dining area. The sound off, but still intrusive.
Waitress brought curdled cream for coffee.
After we were told to sit anywhere we want, I asked about the brunch buffet she said it was available, but didn't offer un any information. Like where it was or how it worked. I didn't realize that until she left and then I had to find her to get info.
It was a very slow morning with few customers there, but the waitress never came by to see how we were doing or offered refill my coffee."

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Special Features: great for brunch

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Review 14 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I've been going to Club Cafe

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2010

Dined on 02/22/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I've been going to Club Cafe for at least a dozen years. The bar and drinks have always been phenomenal, but the dining was not great for a time. As of February 2013 the food was back to it's delectable best! Thank you for another wonderful meal and fun night out."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot

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Review 15 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

First time I dined there.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"First time I dined there. My husband and I went there for Valentine's Dinner. Food was well prepared as were the drinks. The service was excellent and friendly. The only disappointing part was that we stood at the door for a while before somebody noticed us. Where was the host/hostess?"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

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Review 16 for Club Café

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5