Comments on: Boston Restaurant for Entertaining Clients?

Question: Boston Restaurant for Entertaining Clients?

mam — Thu, 18 May 2006 16:11:58 -0800

Recommend a restaurant in Boston for business dining?

I will be taking out clients in Boston and would like your recommendation for a restaurant suitable for entertaining 10-15 people? I would prefer not just any restaurant, but something that sets it apart from others, has great food, ambience, etc. Basically, something that will be impressive and they would want to check out. Thanks for your help!

By: killdevil

killdevil — Thu, 18 May 2006 16:26:40 -0800

Abe and Louie's, if they like steak and really good cocktails. It's a gold standard for business dining in town.

By: beaucoupkevin

beaucoupkevin — Thu, 18 May 2006 17:22:27 -0800

I would kill a man, in front of his own mother, to eat at Locke-Ober, which is a giant slab of old-school eatery with a rule about jackets and a great that Lydia Shire has made stellar again.

By: beaucoupkevin

beaucoupkevin — Thu, 18 May 2006 17:23:59 -0800

Wow, half my post got eaten. L'Espalier is the place I'd kill a man in front of his own mother to dine at.

By: autojack

autojack — Thu, 18 May 2006 19:21:11 -0800

There's always Top of the Hub... killer views of the city, especially at night.

By: cribcage

cribcage — Thu, 18 May 2006 19:37:09 -0800

Basically, something that will be impressive...

Hands down. Smith & Wollensky. They spent more than $20 million (reportedly) refurbishing the old armory (make sure you tour all four floors), their menus are framed wood, their chocolate cake is pornographically large... I can recommend a dozen great restaurants in Boston, but the word "impressive" screams Smith & Wollensky.

By: Gungho

Gungho — Thu, 18 May 2006 20:13:30 -0800

Ruth's Chris Steak house. It is in the Old City Hall. Just steps away from the Old South Meeting house. It is also the former site of Maison Robert.

By: ericb

ericb — Thu, 18 May 2006 20:13:31 -0800

Second on Smith & Wollensky at the Castle -- the various dining rooms define "atmosphere." The food is great. Very unique experience.

By: caddis

caddis — Thu, 18 May 2006 21:52:53 -0800

Legal Seafood - frugalness, even in your indulgence, is a New England virtue. They have very good food and you won't be wasting the corporation's money. If you are an investment banker ignore what I just said.

By: blahblahblah

blahblahblah — Thu, 18 May 2006 22:03:54 -0800

Opentable is a great place to look for high-end restaurants in Boston.

If you are in Cambridge, Rialto in the Charles Hotel is one of those consumate business dinner places.

Abe and Louie's is also a good choice. Locke-Ober is good, but can be a bit stuffy. I would consider Sibling Rivalry - good food, with a neat concept - two brothers each cook the same ingredients in different styles in a fancy South End restaurant, quite nice.

By: dragonbay

dragonbay — Fri, 19 May 2006 05:53:15 -0800

I like Davio's.

Second Abe & Louie's (you might be able to get a private dining room there).

By: zharptitsa

zharptitsa — Fri, 19 May 2006 12:10:38 -0800

Turner Fisheries! We had a very small wedding reception there (private dining room available) and the service was outstanding. Their clam chowder was voted the best in Boston so many times they had to be taken out of the running so someone else would have a chance to win. Off of Copley Square.