224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant

4.5

543 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

224 Boston Street is a neighborhood restaurant in Dorchester. Serving contemporary all-American comfort food during the dinner hour, it lets diners get anything from a great cheeseburger or salad to delicious mac 'n cheese and dessert. The most popular dishes at 224 include the homestyle meatloaf, tacos on homemade tortillas, and Short Rib Mac & Cheese.

At 224 Boston Street, guests can eat inside or outside at the beautiful patio setting. Diners on the go can also grab some takeout and enjoy it elsewhere. For people that have a busy night planned or don’t like waiting, 224 offers the option to make reservations.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 265-1217
Website
http://www.224bostonstreet.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Eric Madrano

Location
224 Boston St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Cross street
Boston St and St Margaret St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Red Line- Andrews Square or JFK Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekly Specials (Monday & Tuesday Only)
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mondays: $1 Oysters Tuesdays: Taco Tuesday

Burrata$14.00
confit tomato, spinach, aged balsamic, sesame salt, crostini
Kung Pao Calamari$15.00
sweet chili sauce, honey roasted peanuts, szechuan pepper
Mussels Fra Diablo$15.00
spicy tomato sauce, bread
Brussel Sprouts$13.00
pistachio pesto
Oven Roasted Wings$14.00
chimichurri spice, blue cheese, celery
Marinated Beets$12.00
horseradish mascarpone, green goddess dressing, pistachio

Soups & Salads

Add Chicken $7, Salmon* $10, Scallops* $12

Broccoli Bisque$8.00
crème fraiche, pickled onion, pistachio
Greek Salad$13.00
cricket creek feta, olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, yogurt dressing
Arugula Salad$12.00
tomato, cucumber, pecorino romano
House Salad$11.00
baby gem and lolla rosa greens, golden raisins, apple vinaigrette
Quinoa Salad$15.00
shaved apple, roasted carrots, walnuts, forest pears dressing

House Made Pastas

Squash Ravioli$18.00
winter squash, sage, amaretto, toasted almonds
Rigatoni Bolognese$20.00
classic ragu, pecorino romano, basil
Short Rib Mac & Cheese$25.00
four cheese sauce, chicken jus

Entrees

Pork Tenderloin*$25.00
potato roti, broccolini, crème fraiche
Duck Breast*$28.00
butternut squash puree, brassicas, carrots, jus
Scallops & Polenta*$28.00
Chorizo, charred broccoli, pickled onion, brandy pan sauce
Salmon a la Plancha*$26.00
brassicas risotto, safron sauce, cucumber salad
½ Roasted Chicken$24.00
white garlic puree, roasted squash, heirloom carrots, jus
Lamb Frites*$26.00
Greek seasoned fries, cricket creek feta, togarashi aioli
Meatloaf$21.00
potato puree, mushrooms black garlic gravy
Braised Short Rib$30.00
pomme puree, cipollini onions, heirloom carrots, jus
Burger*$16.00
braised bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, caramelized onion aioli, fries
12 oz Prime NY Strip*$35.00
fingerling potatoes, confit shallots, romesco

Sides

French Fries$6.00
Potato Puree$6.00
Crispy New Potatoes$6.00
Winter Vegetables$10.00

What 543 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant offers a delightful neighborhood dining experience with standout features including "great local hangout" vibes and "fantastic local spot" appeal. Patrons praise the "friendly staff" and "great service," while dishes like the shrimp scampi receive rave reviews for being "fresh and flavorful." Despite occasional service hiccups and noise levels, the restaurant's cozy ambiance and outdoor seating make it a favorite for many.

543 Reviews

A
Ann
VIP
Greater Boston
49 reviews
3.0
49 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I used to really enjoy eating at 224; it felt like a neighborhood gem. The staff that we dealt with were, let's say, unenthusiastic; maybe it's the season. The food and service were good, but the noise from the kitchen and the constant action were a disturbance. I'll give it another chance at some point, but there are so many other restaurants out there that want my business, or do a better job of acting like they do.
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Amy
VIP
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, friendly and good service! Perfect comfort food spot!
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Brittany
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The server included 20% tip on the bill without notifying us. I have never gone to a restaurant where the server doesn’t notify the table of an already included tip.
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chris
Greater Boston
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Old school vibe. Great service and friendly staff. The chicken parm was really good.
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Amy
New York City
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were really looking forward to our brunch. We were greeted by a woman who turned out to be our server who was monumentally ungracious and unfriendly. When we asked about a word on the menu, she said, and I quote, “ I didn’t write it”. She didn’t check on us or refill water glasses when they were empty. The food was OK but not terrific today. There was a lot of food left on people’s plates and she never asked if anything wrong. I would never want to be waited on again by her at any restaurant.
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Alexandra
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent place to reconnect with a friend. Server was attentive without seeming pushy. Atmosphere was pleasant and New England comfortable , and the cocktails/food were delicious!
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Paul
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I've enjoyed this restaurant in the past and their somewhat season menus. This time the food was ok but nothing special. What really diminishes this restaurant is the very tired and unfriendly dining room and lackluster attention to service. I get that the dining room is supposed to look "eclectic" but the mismatched tables, chairs, and worn paint job go beyond funky. Half the tables weren't set and made the room look bare. We had to ask to have our candle lit. The large fake floral arrangement in one corner so needs to go. The large open kitchen at one end and its yelling cooks only increased the noise. I was just looking for good food in a cozy atmosphere - this was ok food in a second rate cafeteria room.
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Julie
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, the feel was warm and cozy. We enjoyed everything about our meal, from apps to entrees and dessert.
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jeff
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A real neighborhood surprise. Very quiet. Wonderful but simple ambiance. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Above all the food was great.
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Sheila
Vermont
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was great! I had the shrimp scampi and hubby had the hamburger. Parking was a challenge but worth the effort.
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FAQs

224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 265-1217.

224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant

224 Boston St, Dorchester, MA 02125

Additional information

Cross street
Boston St and St Margaret St
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Red Line- Andrews Square or JFK Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eric Madrano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.224bostonstreet.com/
Phone number
(617) 265-1217

224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Weekly Specials (Monday & Tuesday Only)

Appetizers

Burrata$14.00

Kung Pao Calamari$15.00

Mussels Fra Diablo$15.00

Brussel Sprouts$13.00

Oven Roasted Wings$14.00

Marinated Beets$12.00

Soups & Salads

Broccoli Bisque$8.00

Greek Salad$13.00

Arugula Salad$12.00

House Salad$11.00

Quinoa Salad$15.00

House Made Pastas

Squash Ravioli$18.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$20.00

Short Rib Mac & Cheese$25.00

Entrees

Pork Tenderloin*$25.00

Duck Breast*$28.00

Scallops & Polenta*$28.00

Salmon a la Plancha*$26.00

½ Roasted Chicken$24.00

Lamb Frites*$26.00

Meatloaf$21.00

Braised Short Rib$30.00

Burger*$16.00

12 oz Prime NY Strip*$35.00

Sides

French Fries$6.00

Potato Puree$6.00

Crispy New Potatoes$6.00

Winter Vegetables$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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