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Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Taj Boston, the landmark hotel at Arlington and Newbury streets overlooking the Public Garden, has long been a favorite spot to enjoy the gracious tradition of afternoon tea. The inviting experience includes a variety of menu options and tea selections for adults and children in two sittings on Saturdays and Sundays, at 1:30pm & 3:30pm. The French Room, the classically styled second floor tea room with expansive views of fashionable Newbury Street, has been refreshed to offer a refined, relaxed ambiance that's just right to savor tea and convivial conversation.
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40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(33)
- romantic(12)
- good for groups(5)
- fit for foodies(4)
- kid-friendly(4)
- scenic view(4)
Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston Reviews List
Review 1 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Enjoyment
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our experience at the Taj was wonderful and what a great idea for a special occasion. I would totally do this again; the service and food was great!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 2 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great expectations
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was expecting a lot and was rather disappointed with the Taj experience. I've heard it is the best tea experience in Boston, which is rather sad. No tablecloths, tea was not poured for us, and many of the canapes were dry and bland. I was also shocked by the accompanying cheese plate - for $28, literally 3 teeny tiny wedges of cheese, a handful of grapes, some crackers and some not-so-fresh bread. The desserts were tasty, but not tasty enough to make up for the other mediocre aspects of the service. I've been to many tea services across the world, and this was among the most disappointing."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2007
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Review 3 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
MaisyC
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went there with my friend. We ordered 2 sets of the "Taj Royals". The mini sandwiches were a bit below average, the pastries were excellent. The server was attentive, but he refused to let us share only 1 set of the "Taj Royals"... My friend and I were still a bit stuffed from lunch prior to getting afternoon tea at Taj, so we weren't pleased with the service since he didn't make any alternative arrangement or suggestions for us. We still left him a generous tip since the atmosphere in the Frenchroom was pleasant and the noise level was low enough to enjoy a lovely afternoon tea. I hope to book another reservation for myself along with 5 other friends, if the issue with the server could be addressed or "fix"."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 4 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love it!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"I love it!! The afternoon tea here is so good!!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My daughter and I love to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My daughter and I love to have tea at the Taj to celebrate our birthdays and entertain out of town guests. It's a nice way to spend quality time with people you love."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A taste of luxury
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband an I came here for our fourth wedding anniversary. Since it is the fruits and flowers anniversary we thought having high tea would be a fitting way to celebrate. It certainly was! The decor was ornate and lavish. The waitstaff were extremely courteous and friendly. The tea, sandwiches and desserts were divine. We even received complimentary champagne and additional sweets in honor of our anniversary (including a chocolate disc with the words "Happy Anniversary" printed in gold). To top it off, there was a violinist playing romantic classical music while everyone dined. What a wonderful treat! The only drawback was that the room felt stuffy and a bit too hot. Other than that, it was a luxurious afternoon!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The only glitch with our tea
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only glitch with our tea at the Taj was that they cancelled our initial reservation due to a booking error, but they did make good on free champagne to make up for it. A lovely afternoon spent with a friend."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The bread was a bit crusty
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The bread was a bit crusty and the service was not great. We were seated by a large party which made the experience somewhat noisy, less secluded, and less romantic. This was a special romantic occasion for us so it was a bit disappointing and we did not feel that we were well tended to."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
There is nothing like tea
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"There is nothing like tea at the Ritz (Taj). Not for everyday because of the price, but a wonderful place for a special occasion."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My friends and I went to the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My friends and I went to the Taj for a long awaited get-together and truly enjoyed ourselves. There was a violin player, excellent tea selections, and tasty food options. We will be back!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 11 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a lovely afternoon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We had a lovely afternoon tea, and our server, Rosa, was outstanding."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 12 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Afternoon tea at the Taj was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Afternoon tea at the Taj was very fun. The food consists of a large number of very small "bites" of food with an emphasis on sweet foods."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
If afternoon tea is on your
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If afternoon tea is on your bucket list, then by all means, make a reservation. Other than that, it was just OK. Food was good but for the price it could have been much better, for a $30 cheese plate I was expecting amazing cheese and fruit and it was nothing more than average. And a boozy pot of tea for $50 was also not that great."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 14 for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Afternoon Tea
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Afternoon tea was excellent. Sandwiches very good although not 'finger' length but small squares - doesn't matter because they were very good. Only comment is that I would have preferred at least one scone with currents as in a traditional English Tea. Liked the cherry scones but not the gingerbread ones. Wonderful ambience and musical accompaniment - single violinist and another time harpist. Ask for table by window so you can see Newbury Street."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Afternoon Tea at Taj Boston
Based on the average of (26) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate