Alcove

Visa Dining Collection

4.5

1907 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

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2 people

Apr 18, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views

Alcove is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant on the edge of Boston’s West End, offering comfortable seasonal American fare & great cocktails from hospitality veteran Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. Classic dishes like the Whole Roasted Chicken and beloved Prosciutto Bites delight guests, while signature cocktails like the Raspberry Lime Rickey and Champside—along with spirit-free options—ensure something for everyone.

The cozy dining room & expansive open-air patio boast stunning views of the Charles River & Zakim Bridge. Just steps from TD Garden at North Station & within walking distance of the North End, Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Downtown, Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution, Tea Party ships + museum, Haymarket, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, State House, ferries, & the Greenway.

We offer a variety of unique spaces for private groups of 12 to larger groups of 270.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Alcove, a vibrant neighborhood restaurant in Boston’s West End, offers flexible event spaces. From intimate dinners to full buyouts of standing receptions or modern weddings, our waterfront venue offers stunning Zakim Bridge views, an open-air patio & a customizable menu—just steps from TD Garden.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (617) 248-0050
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
Parking details
No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
Public transit
Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day @ Alcove
May 11, 2025 only
Come celebrate Mom at Alcove in the West End for Mother's Day! Whether it's for brunch or dinner, we're excited to help you give thanks to your Mom the Alcove way! And what better way to celebrate than with some bubbly?! Gather with family and friends and select from an array of spring specials this Mother's Day. Additional specials information to come soon!
🏅 Post-Marathon Bliss by the Water 🏅
Apr 21, 2025 only
You’ve conquered Heartbreak Hill—now it’s time to unwind. 🌊✨ Join us at Alcove for a well-earned Marathon Monday cool-down, where the waterfront breeze meets small plates, craft cocktails, and the best hospitality in Boston. Whether you're celebrating a PR or just soaking in the race-day energy, we’ve got chill vibes, delicious bites, and a seat waiting for you. 🏃‍♀️🍷 📍 West End | April 21 | Walk-ins welcome
🏅 Fuel Up, Unwind, Repeat 🏅
Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
Marathon weekend calls for the perfect pre-race dining spot! 🌊✨ Join us on the water for a laid-back bite before the big day—Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20. 🌮 Flavor-packed shrimp tacos 🥪 Tasty sandwiches 🍝 Perfectly crafted pasta 🍷 Great hospitality & chill vibes Whether you're fueling up or just kicking back, we've got you covered. 🍽️

Private dining

Popular dishes

FRENCH ONION DIP$10.00
Served with house made kettle chips.
WEDGE SALAD$16.00
speck, Stilton blue cheese, pickled red onion, croutons
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$10.00
- ADD SHRIMP$12.00
- ADD SALMON$14.00
- ADD SWORDFISH$12.00
ARUGULA SALAD$14.00
blood orange, spiced pistachio, kalamata olive
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$10.00
- ADD SHRIMP$12.00
- ADD SALMON$14.00
WARM FOCCACIA$8.00
whipped ricotta + EVOO. Allergens: dairy, gluten
SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00
Aleppo
ROASTED TOMATO SOUP$13.00
pimenton, Bra Duro
GRILLED ASPARAGUS$14.00
SMASHED POTATOES$11.00
chermoula
SHOESTRING FRIES$10.00
Urfa, black garlic barbecue

MEAT

STEAK TARTARE$18.00
Parmesan gougeres, horseradish
WINGS$17.00
PORK RIBS$17.00
nuoc cham, pickled chili, Thai herbs (12 pieces)
PROSCIUTTO BITES$15.00
stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic, fried wheat dough.
- ADD A BITE$7.00
GRILLED FLATBREAD$18.00
pimenton, Bra Duro
ALCOVE BURGER$23.00
brioche, bacon, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, b+b pickles
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

BIG

BRANZINO$48.00
Calabrian chili crisp, lettuce cups, marinated cucumber
WHOLE CHICKEN$61.00
baked polenta, wild mushroom ragout
HALF CHICKEN$30.00
RIBEYE$67.00
crispy smashed potatoes, cippolini onion, bordelaise
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

KIDS + SIDES

ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERS$14.00
Served with fries
MAC + CHEESE$10.00
GRILLED CHEESE$14.00
Served with fries
KIDS BURGER$14.00
4 oz patty, cheddar, slider bun, served with plain fries. Allergens, gluten, dairy, soy
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- 86 CHEESE$0.00
- ADD CHEESE$0.00
KETTLE CHIPS$2.00
housemade

DESSERT

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00
WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00
with milk
DARK CHOCOLATE TART$15.00

What 1,907 people are saying

Alcove reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcove offers a vibrant dining experience near TD Garden, praised for its "wonderful atmosphere" and expertly prepared dishes like the whole branzino. Guests enjoy "delicious" small plates and attentive service. The location is ideal for pre-event dining, with "creative cocktails" and an inviting ambiance. Highly recommended!

1,907 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service was outstanding. The hostess was lovely and helped to find a lost item
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Lf
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bueno, pero carta un poco chica, el sabor bueno, atención muy buena
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Frankie
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Manager Alicia and our server took great care of us!
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Harley
Orlando2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
this restaurant is horrible, server didn’t wait on us at all. we had to flag her down after 15 mins of being there. then kept having to flag her down for more food. she was rude, and overall worst restaurant experience in boston!!
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Cynthia VIP
Greater Boston81 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great location near TD Garden/ North Station. Good food/ drinks.
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Rachel
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent dining experience located very close to TD Garden. Wonderful atmosphere, service and every dish we tried was expertly prepared and very tasty. Highly recommend the whole branzino!
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Karen VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. The staff made sure there was no rush, allowing us to order and enjoy each course at our own pace. We chose a total of six dishes to share between the two of us, and every bite was a delight. The highlight of the meal was the chocolate tart for dessert—it's an absolute must! Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxed and delicious dining experience.
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Susan
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is very close to TD Garden and quite efficient in terms of ordering and food delivery. Our server was excellent! For me, as a vegetarian, the menu is very limited. The noise level is extreme. Try the arugula salad.
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Susan VIP
Wilmington38 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small plates approach means trying and sharing a variety of different foods! But be prepared for spending up to 2 hours for the experience! All of our choices were delicious. In particular the grilled octopus and the shrimp dumplings.
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Joan
Montreal3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was exquisite and the service was extremely cordial and attentive.
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FAQs

Alcove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 248-0050.

Alcove is rated 4.5 stars by 1907 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
Neighborhood
West End
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
Public transit
Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Private party facilities
Alcove, a vibrant neighborhood restaurant in Boston’s West End, offers flexible event spaces. From intimate dinners to full buyouts of standing receptions or modern weddings, our waterfront venue offers stunning Zakim Bridge views, an open-air patio & a customizable menu—just steps from TD Garden.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (617) 248-0050

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Alcove

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mother's Day @ Alcove

🏅 Post-Marathon Bliss by the Water 🏅

🏅 Fuel Up, Unwind, Repeat 🏅

Private Room

Semi-Private "Alcove"

Semi-Private Living Room

Open Air Patio

Full Restaurant Buyout

Custom inquiry

ALCOVE BURGER

WHOLE CHICKEN

CHICKEN SLIDERS

GRAZE

CHARCUTERIE$26.00

VEGETABLE

FRENCH ONION DIP$10.00

WEDGE SALAD$16.00

ARUGULA SALAD$14.00

WARM FOCCACIA$8.00

SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP$13.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS$14.00

SMASHED POTATOES$11.00

SHOESTRING FRIES$10.00

MEAT

STEAK TARTARE$18.00

WINGS$17.00

PORK RIBS$17.00

PROSCIUTTO BITES$15.00

GRILLED FLATBREAD$18.00

ALCOVE BURGER$23.00

BIG

BRANZINO$48.00

WHOLE CHICKEN$61.00

HALF CHICKEN$30.00

RIBEYE$67.00

KIDS + SIDES

ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERS$14.00

MAC + CHEESE$10.00

GRILLED CHEESE$14.00

KIDS BURGER$14.00

KETTLE CHIPS$2.00

DESSERT

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00

WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00

DARK CHOCOLATE TART$15.00

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