Dorchester, MA.

224 Boston Street

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For two star American, try 224 Boston in the Greater Boston area. This is one of the popular restaurants you'll find in the Dorchester area. This place features outdoor dining. This restaurant features a full bar. This restaurant is handicap accessible.

User Reviews of 224 Boston Street

Yelp.com Review - by Rose K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just love this place! Great atmosphere & lovely garden front (just perfect for summer dining). I moved to the neighborhood about 4 years ago and 224 remains my favorite local eatery. Due to my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leslie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place...its a little pricey for me but there are cheaper options and everything i've ever had was really good. Good beer selection bonus! If you're looking something a little more on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dirt M.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is in the frigging ghetto. I would not recommed walking there from the Andrew T stop. The beer selection was not bad. My chicken dish was just ok, as was the appetizer (some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is very cool. Dorchester seems to have some hidden gems, and this is definitely one of them. We went on a Saturday night, and it was a full house but we didn't have to wait for a table for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by warren t.

4.0 of 5 stars. first I want to give the bartender a thumb,s UP the man can make a good marg and the food was very good I don,t want to say GREAT again but it was the meatloaf was very filling lot,s of veg which was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen D.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've gone there twice. The food was good, but the attitude was horrible.First visit: Brought 3 people for a birthday dinner. One person asked if he could have potatoes instead of the rice that came...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by douglas B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best Calamari i have ever had in my life. its so rich and ...oh my god i need to take a break from writing it gets me so excited. .... ok... this place is great. I would also suggest the meatloaf...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernadette S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always forget this place exists. It's such a sweet little spot, though. I love the way it is decorated and feels so cozy. Our service was outstanding - our server was super sweet and chatty. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hello...I am a celebrity and I go here!!!!! I loved this place before I became a big reality star on the Emmy Award winning, The Amazing Race, Season 9 on CBS....and yes other stars go here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justme A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went for dinner on a Sunday evening. We thought the menu was way over priced for the value we received. We had the cod cakes which were too bready and not enough cod. Also, it was so dark in there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was pretty disappointed with this place. I just went tonight with a friend and both of our entrees were very mediocre. She got the mesclun salad with grilled chicken, which had no flavor at all, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was in town for a conference, and somehow got stuck at the Marriott Boston South. There is literally NOTHING surrounding this place except a gigantic big box shopping center with only two places to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris F.

3.0 of 5 stars. 224 is a good, close option if you live in Southie and are sick of the usual steak tips and pizza that you get there. The food is good, though slowly delivered and the staff are very friendly, though...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Billie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's like going to a good friend's house for a dinner party. A good friend that's an outstanding cook, but a little flighty, so you usually end up refilling everyone's wine for her, and then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawn M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Having lived in Dot for 15 years we have been here a few times. Each time we would give it another chance or I guess forget the bad and go back. Lots of liquor helps you through a bad meal I guess....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Debra L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to take a star off. It makes me sad but after falling in love with this place the first time, we've gone back twice and it just hasn't been as good.Last night, it took FOREVER to get food and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pippy T.

2.0 of 5 stars. 224 is so cute from the outside. A true oasis in an odd sort of area. The seating outside looked pleasant but was full. They put us in the area near the open kitchen and the AC was blasting. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alyssa R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Formerly my favorite in Dot, now maybe my second fave. The place is cute, cozy, non-pretentious. Really good martinis from the bar. The food is very good on a consistent basis (DO try the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren v.

4.0 of 5 stars. I never would have found this place had fate not intervened. (I.e.: Cafe Polonia could not seat us. Yes, I was with Kristen F.). When we arrived, they were still getting ready for dinner so we stood...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen F.

4.0 of 5 stars. When Cafe Polonia couldn't seat us we defaulted to this place down the street. Making the trek from Allston to Dorchester, my roommate and I teased our friends as we acted scared to be in these parts,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irina G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Overall, a decent dining experience. The place was very cute, dimly lit (how I like it), and service was friendly, had good timing, but not intrusive. To start, I had a salad overly dressed with an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cherie c.

2.0 of 5 stars. We ventured here (just a few blocks from home) recently with high hopes. The place is cute, sort of upscale casual (though more casual than upscale). The 'upscale' came from the prices only, we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by robo t.

5.0 of 5 stars. i heard about this place through a friend. I had a fantastic experience at this establishment. The atmosphere is what i call "casual classy". The decor is elegant yet there is no pretentiousness...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey H.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW--how had I never heard of this place before!?My friend Greg and I planned to grab dinner on Saturday night with some hags of ours and he texted me that we were going to meet at "224." Having never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just moved to Dorchester and can say that I love everything about this place. A great menu, great drinks list, homey, friendly feel, and right in the neighborhood. I especially like their outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chere P.

5.0 of 5 stars. 224 Boston St is one of my most favorite restaurants ever. This small restaurant is nestled away in a little Dorchester neighborhood. You won't know about it until someone shares this little secret...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Now, is YELP intended to be an advertisement for a restaurant ... or a venue for honest opinions on restaurants? It's getting harder to tell.As a long time Dorchester resident, I was quite happy when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by luke b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious! Everything on the menu is simple and very well made. Really cozy inside. They have a great selection of standards and some really innovative dishes as well. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chi N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here looking for a nice place to eat on a Friday evening. The staff was nice and quick. They even have an outside eating area so you can enjoy the weather. If it gets a little chilly, they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by K F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent service always!! The food is fantastically fabulous and the restaurant itself is cute, warm, clean, with a homey feel. nice little outdoor patio with a really nice garden.Pumpkin torte...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric W.

4.0 of 5 stars. 224 Boston was a nice Yelp find. We were looking for nice establishments near Andrew and Target; those of us confined to the T and our feet must improvise. 224 did not disappoint; after moving...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eli G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm always looking for quality dining options in, or at least near my neighborhood and when I stumbled on 224 I was more than excited. 224 is the only "fine dining" I've found in Dorchester (unless...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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224 - A great place to meet up with friends

224 is one of my favorite places to meet up with friends. It is a little pricey but quaint so the e...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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Gem of a restaurant in Dorchester

224 Boston Street (the name is also the address) is a wonderful little restaurant in Dorchester. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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Open List

After visiting this establishment for many years (since the late 1980s), I won't go back. They can't seem to manage the time for getting a table. When failing to meet their own time obligations, it seems to...
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Open List

I've been eating at 224 since, what? the 80's! And the food has always been fantastic, the service great, oh yeah and the drinks are good sized with a nice pour. The owners are friendly and cool. the menu...
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Boston Magazine

the ocher-walled barroom is cool, the dining area feels homey, the waitstaff is hip and helpful, and the brimming dishes are excellent...
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Boston.com

We went on a Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Everything was perfect. We had to wait about 15 minutes, so we had a drink at the bar. They don't take reservations for small parties, so we...
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Gayot

if any restaurant could be symbolize the new face of boston it would be 224 boston street. weire not talking chic boston like the south end or back bay or the tourist-driven north end, but real boston where...
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ChefMoz

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10Best

this small restaurant makes up for its lack of space by its exceptional new american menu. the offerings are plentiful and feature fresh fish such as monkfish, mussels, grilled salmon, and catfish. the menu...
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Open List

We will not return. We called ahead of time to ask what the wait time was for a group of five. They quoted us 15 minutes. When we showed up they quoted us 15 minutes again. One hour later they said they were...
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Amazon.com

this is an excellent and beautiful restaurant, oddly sandwiched between some rather delipidated old warehouses and the abandoned detritus of dorchester (it is not in the south end!) lively and friendly...
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