Need SFW ideas for girls' night out in Boston.

September 11, 2008 10:56 AM

Need SFW ideas for girls' night out in Boston. I work via remote and will be traveling to Boston area in November to meet with coworkers. Several ladies suggested that we do something after hours, like going out for a nice dinner and then seeing a play. I am a foodie, so dinner sounds fab. But not so fond of plays or musicals. Any suggestions for restaurants and/or non-stage-based theatrical entertainment are appreciated.
posted by eviltiff to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (7 answers total)

What kind of "theatrical entertainment" do you enjoy that isn't plays or musicals?

Stand-up comedy? Improv comedy? Something like Blue Man Group? Ballet?
posted by Sidhedevil at 11:08 AM on September 11, 2008

If you go Improv, go to ImprovBoston instead of ImprovAsylum.
posted by mkb at 11:40 AM on September 11, 2008

Although ImprovBoston has better performers and more interesting shows (in my opinion, and mkb's as well, apparently), ImprovAsylum is usually better able to accommodate a large party. Also, they have a bar.
posted by Sidhedevil at 11:59 AM on September 11, 2008

Blue Man Group is a Boston tradition, and even though it's stage-based, it's totally awesome.

What kind of food are you looking for? "American?" Chinese/Vietnamese/Thai/Malay/Insert Ethnicity Here?

Pho Pasteur in Chinatown is one of my favorite places, they have about the best pad thai in the history of the world. It's totally not fancy-pants, so I don't know if it fits your definition of "nice." Typhoon on Boylston St is a more upscale Japanese-Asian-sushi place, which is also really awesome (I recommend the garlic lamb for non-sushi lovers such as myself - totally, TOTALLY delicious). Legal Seafoods is a chain and kinda cheesy, but if you want something traditionally Bostonian, seafood is definitely the way to go. There's also a nice seafood place in the Shops at Prudential Center, though I have no idea what it's called, so I'm not too much help there.
posted by grapefruitmoon at 1:08 PM on September 11, 2008

While it's not the most stunning restaurant in Boston, when I lived there and had out of town guests, I'd nearly always take them to Les Zygomates. It's a bistro/wine bar place with very good but accessible food (I'm a serious foodie myself, so I have to be careful not to take less food-oriented people places that aren't they're style) , pretty super wine list and bar, not insane prices, and great live jazz every night. If you make reservations, ask for a table on the "jazz side" to hear the music. I always had a really nice time.

Sell de la Terre was another favorite night out with friends spot as well. No music, but a nice space, great people, accessible but lovely food, and steak frites to die for.
posted by mostlymartha at 1:41 PM on September 11, 2008

Slightly on the cheesy side, but pretty damn enjoyable - Medieval Manor. Definitely on the 'less-serious' side of things as far as food and theatrics, but another option.
posted by pupdog at 11:40 PM on September 11, 2008

I second Les Zygs. We had our wedding reception there recently and I can't say enough good things about the food, service, or atmosphere. Very very nice!
posted by villain extraordinaire at 8:30 AM on September 14, 2008