28 Degrees is a blend of extraordinary food, superb cocktails, soul stirring music and innovative design in the ultimate lounge setting. The menu is meant to compliment the social setting of the space.
Dining Style: Casual Elegant Price: $30 and under Parking: Valet Cross Street: Tremont
"I've been living in Boston for 7 years and this was one of my most memorable dining experiences. The waitress made the night for us. She was incredible. We were indecisive and couldn't decide on whether we wanted entrees or small plates (tapas-style), wine or cocktails, blah blah. She recommended that we pick 4 small plates and for each one she'd pari up a wine with it and bring us a new glass of wine with each plate. Well, that's exactly what she did. She brought out a new plate about once every 30 minutes with a new glass of wine that was so perfectly matched up with what we were eating. We were there for almost 3 hours and never once felt like we were overstaying our welcome. It really was a great night."
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
06/25/2009
(review submitted 06/27/2009)
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Review 2 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Really enjoyed it. Service was friendly and efficient, food was better than it had be given the 'scene', and the design is pretty stylish (for Boston, that is)."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
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(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
06/19/2009
(review submitted 06/22/2009)
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Review 3 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Totally enjoyed our experience. It was the first time to this restaurant under this name and I would recommend it to others."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
06/12/2009
(review submitted 06/14/2009)
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Review 4 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Great job overall, good place to hang out and drink"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
06/11/2009
(review submitted 06/12/2009)
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Review 5 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"A fun and chic scene, with small plates and delicious platters that were enjoyed by all. The great ambiance is only surpassed by the service. The patio is a hidden treasure for which they accept reservations...."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
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(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/27/2009
(review submitted 05/28/2009)
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Review 6 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"carl, owner was very friendly, going around saying hello to guests. (1) free complementary drink ticket and free oysters and passed hors."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
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(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/21/2009
(review submitted 05/26/2009)
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Review 7 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Good)
"We had fun at 28 degrees. Aside from the fact that our server was non existent for the most part, our overall experience was good because of the food, drinks, and ambiance. $1 oysters wrere a great way to start the night. Drinks were delicious; particularly the 28 Swizzler. Host staff was welcoming, helpful, and courteous."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/21/2009
(review submitted 05/26/2009)
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Review 8 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"We had a great experience. The food was excellent and the martinis are top notch. Highly recommended!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/23/2009
(review submitted 05/25/2009)
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Review 9 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"We always love going to 28 Degrees! We are big fans- cool atmosphere, good food, and great drinks!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/16/2009
(review submitted 05/18/2009)
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Review 10 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Good)
"We went there for a Birthday/Mother's Day/Sports Victory celebration dinner as a group. At the table next to ours, there was a bachelorette party. Loved the new age/contemporary clubby vibe. Fantastic drinks!! The oysters on the half shell were phenominal. Great appetizer selection, especially fried calamari and the yellowfin tuna tartare (that comes in an appetizer size as well). However the dinner menu was extremely limited-- a bit of a disappointment after such a great start-- but what they did have, was good. The only down-side was that we waited, standing, for over half an hour for a table, even though we had reservations. When making reservations, make it clear you want a table, not lounge seating. We had, but still got lounge seats!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Fair)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/09/2009
(review submitted 05/13/2009)
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Review 11 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Food was good. Beet salad had far too much vinegarette, but could have been a singular mistake. Waitstaff very knowledgable of the wine selections. We will go back."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/09/2009
(review submitted 05/11/2009)
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Review 12 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Wonderful litle plates of food. Kind of a Tapas thing. Great to share."
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
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(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/02/2009
(review submitted 05/04/2009)
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Review 13 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"My girlfriend and I had a nice evening at 28 degrees. The food was the drinks were great, recommend the Blueberry Martini. We went early evening around 6pm less crowded but the crowd picked up. Nice place to go prior to hitting the club, theather, movie, etc.."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
05/02/2009
(review submitted 05/04/2009)
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Review 14 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"was not happy. Had a 8:00 p.m. reservation a s Saturday night, place was not even busy, and they were out of several things on the menu! In the past I have only been there for drinks, which on this night they were out of blueberry for the blueberry martini's, the only reason I decided to go there. In addition also out of the the dished I wanted, duck spring rolls, and the warm mozzarella dish, burrata I believe it is called, which they only carry Thursday thru Sunday. Not sure if I will return again."
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
04/25/2009
(review submitted 04/30/2009)
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Review 15 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"Terrible. Made reservations for wife and I. Arrived and were seated by bar. Asked if there was a quieter table and told no because they had a private party of 100 that were in the dining side of the restaurant. Waitress came over several minutes later and began to point out three or four items on their menu that they were out of that night, including two of the items my wife was going to order. We got up and left. If they want to book large parties and cannot accommodate dinner customers on a Saturday night, they should inform you when you book reservations. We were lucky to get a table at a nearby restaurant at this time of night."
Food
(Poor)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Poor)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
04/25/2009
(review submitted 04/27/2009)
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Review 16 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Overall good atmosphere. Small portions."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
04/24/2009
(review submitted 04/27/2009)
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Review 17 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Great dollar oysters and service (Shane)"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
04/18/2009
(review submitted 04/20/2009)
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Review 18 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Oysters were excellent, as were the prosciutto wrapped shrimp. Tuna tar tar was a must have. Will be attending again soon.
Excellent cocktails as well."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
04/17/2009
(review submitted 04/19/2009)
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Review 19 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Food was only so-so, but the atmosphere and vibe were good."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
04/11/2009
(review submitted 04/13/2009)
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Review 20 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Fun atmosphere and interesting decor. Food was excellent."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2009
(review submitted 04/05/2009)
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Review 21 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"My husband and went for a reunion with friends and found the ambiance to be delightful and the food to be good. We stayed for hours because the food was served at a respectable pace and the host allowed us to expand our party as we continued to meet more people without rushing us out of the restaurant. We were also next to a Boston Ballet surprise function, which only hightened our visit. The blueberry martini was a gem! We understand the wine was also exceptional, both white and red. Food finds on their new spring menu were the lettuce wraps and the shrimp wrapped with prosciutto. Finally, our waitress Shane could not have been more accommodating and knowledgeable of the menu and our needs. She was exceptional!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
04/01/2009
(review submitted 04/03/2009)
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Review 22 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I was very pleased with my dining experience at 28degess. The service was great, as well as the food, and energy of the establishment. I love the chic environment and interior design. It is a nice mix of bar and resturante. I would not suggest this place to people looking for a quiet romantic evening. The music is a little loud, but for myself that enhanced the energy because I was there for celebration."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/28/2009
(review submitted 04/01/2009)
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Review 23 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"We were at 28 degrees for the first time and also stated this in our reservation. Maybe it was due to this, they gave us a table in the lounge altough I had clearly stated in the reservation that we were coming to eat, not just to have drinks. They were also quite eager to get us thru quickly - what I would usually expect from an american restaurant, but not at a lounge, where you are prone to stay longer and have a couple of drinks while you chat. The food was ok, although really small for the price. I would not go again."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Fair)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/14/2009
(review submitted 04/01/2009)
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Review 24 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Creative menu, very good food and excellent service. I liked the vibe of the place as well."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/27/2009
(review submitted 03/30/2009)
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Review 25 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"My guests and I felt comfortable and relaxed at our comfortable booth. We arrived the week the menu changed to the spring menu, so we were able to experience wonderful new dishes, like the shrimp wrapped with bacon and the mini-lettuce wraps along with their heavenly french fries, which are always a crowd favorite. We found all the tapas manageable and just the right proportions for the evening. The waiter timed each tapas properly and was not evasive to our group time throughout the meal. THe owners stopped by to see how the meal was going and chatted for awhile, which always makes a guest feel important. We all would definitely go again!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/27/2009
(review submitted 03/29/2009)
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Review 26 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Our server Katie was great, food was awesome, wine is overpriced. Pinot Noir we had is a $9 bottle, it shouldn't cost there $58. Too much.
We did have to slow down girl who poured our wine, not Katie. She was coming way too frequently and for a little wine we thought we were in fast food chain place being rushed, but once we mentioned that we were pacing ourselves it was fine."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/25/2009
(review submitted 03/27/2009)
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Review 27 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The host accomodated us with seats in the bar section in what appeared to be the worst table in the bar, but turned out to be the best. It was in the corner closest to the bar and kitchen. Our waitress, Katie, offered recommendations and ensured us that she would time the items just right. She was incredibly knowledgable and energetic. Sitting near the kitchen, you could see that everyone on the 28 degrees pitched in to help, from the manager/owner, bartenders, etc. I've dined there 3 times in the last 3 years, but found this occassion to be the best one yet. The food was delicious. The tuna tartare was by far my favorite on the menu.
All and all - an enjoyable night with great food and customer service. Thank you"
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/21/2009
(review submitted 03/25/2009)
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Review 28 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"28 Degrees is probably my favorite bar in Boston. As a non-drinker, there are TONS of options that are non-alcoholic and delicious. Also, the food selection is amazing. Not to mention the entertainment. All in all, PERFECT."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/22/2009
(review submitted 03/24/2009)
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Review 29 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Drag queen Sundays at 28 degrees are a blast!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/22/2009
(review submitted 03/24/2009)
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Review 30 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Very loud, kind of a club-like atmosphere. I wouldn't recommend it for dates. Also very difficult to find. Reasonable food prices, great sliders. The drinks menu is pricey and heavy on the martinis. The service was not very helpful."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/13/2009
(review submitted 03/15/2009)
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Review 31 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Tuna Tar Tar and beef mini burgers were excellent - we tried 8 items on the plate and everything was great."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/27/2009
(review submitted 03/14/2009)
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Review 32 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Went twice that same week love it!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
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By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/27/2009
(review submitted 03/14/2009)
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Review 33 for 28 Degrees
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"This is the perfect place for a ladies night out, though would also be great on a date of just for yummy drinks and good food. We went for dollar oysters (can you believe the price?) and had the most delicious martini drinks (try the blueberry basil). We already have plans to go back for more."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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