Alcove

4.4

1853 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails

A welcoming neighborhood restaurant on the edge of Boston’s West End, Alcove is filled with comfortable American fare with a New England seafood flair & great cocktails from hospitality veteran Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. Both the airy dining room and large patio look out onto the Charles River & provide spectacular views of the Zakim Bridge. A stones throw away from the Garden, and 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 offers a variety of unique spaces and configurations for semi- private & private dining experiences. From groups as little as 5 to full holiday reception parties of 275, our menus and setup options can be customized to suit your event needs.

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

January Cellar Saturday 4 Pack
$400.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 4, 2025 only
Join us for all four Cellar Saturday classes for $400! Cellar Saturday @ Alcove at 2pm ---- We would like to invite you to join us for a wine class focusing on the wine of the week with light snacks. January 4th: Sonoma Coast January 12th: Tuscany January 18th: Bordeaux January 25th:Champagne
Cellar Saturday (Sonoma Coast): 1/4 @ 2pm
$115.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 4, 2025 only
Cellar Saturday (Sonoma Coast): January 4th @ 2pm Cellar Saturday @ Alcove ---- We would like to invite you to join us for a wine class focusing on wines from the Sonoma Coast with light snacks.
Cellar Saturday (Tuscany): 1/11@ 2pm
$115.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 11, 2025 only
Cellar Saturday (Tuscany): 1/11 @ 2pm Cellar Saturday @ Alcove ---- We would like to invite you to join us for a wine class focusing on wines of Tuscany with light snacks.

Popular dishes

FRENCH ONION DIP$10.00
Served with house made kettle chips. Allergens: egg, dairy, allium, capsaicin
HOUSE MADE FOCCACIA$11.00
whipped ricotta + EVOO. Allergens: dairy, gluten
FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00
WINGS$16.00
MONKFISH CROQUETTES$14.00
Tabasco tartar sauce. Allergens: gluten, dairy, allium, capsaicin, soy, egg
BLUE CRAB CAKE$23.00
confit tomato, avocado. Allergens: shellfish, egg, capsaicin, gluten
PROSCIUTTO BITES$14.00
stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic, fried wheat dough. Allergens: dairy, gluten
BEET SALAD$15.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00
CRUNCHY KALE$15.00
crispy chickpeas, biber-spiced carrots, cabbage, sumac buttermilk.
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00

ENTREES

RADIATORI$29.00
HALF CHICKEN$34.00
choice of one side
- GREENS SALAD$0.00
- MARKET PICKLE$0.00
- CHIPS$0.00
- FRENCH FRIES$0.00
- SHISHITO PEPPERS$0.00
- SMASHED POTATOES$0.00
- CARROTS$0.00
- POLE BEANS$0.00
- SKIP$0.00
WHOLE CHICKEN$60.00
choice of three sides
SIRLOIN STEAK$43.00
smashed potatoes, red wine jus
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
ALCOVE BURGER$25.00
Iggy's brioche, bacon, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, house pickles
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

SIDES/LITTLE'S

GREENS SALAD$11.00
sherry vinaigrette, mixed greens
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00
FRIED SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00
Aleppo pepper. Allergens: nightshades, soy (fry oil cross-contamination), capsaicin
MARKET PICKLE$7.00
rotating pickled vegetables.
RAINBOW CARROTS$12.00
English pea hummus, toasted pine nuts. *CONTAINS NUTS*
GREEN BEANS$13.00
pancetta, Dijon mustard vinaigrette, Parmigiano-Reggiano
SMASHED POTATOES$11.00
fines herbs. Allergens: dairy, nightshade
SHOESTRING FRIES$11.00
rosemary, Urfa pepper. Allergens: soy, nightshade
KETTLE CHIPS$3.00
housemade
ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERS$14.00
Served with plain fries. Allergens: gluten, dairy(cross contamination), egg, soy
MAC + CHEESE$1.00
Allergens: dairy, gluten
GRILLED CHEESE$14.00
Sourdough bread with fontina cheese, and a side of whole grain mustard Served with fries. Allergens: gluten, dairy
BUTTER PASTA$8.00
Allergens: dairy, gluten
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

DESSERT

CARROT CAKE$12.00
WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00
with milk
KID'S CHOCOLATE COOKIE$3.00

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

HALIBUT CRUDO$22.00
ajo blanco, charred grapes, Marcona almond
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00
RADICCHIO SALAD$18.00
Gorgonzola, fennel, walnut
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00
HAY SMOKED DUCK$46.00
chestnut, charred onion, juniper
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00
CONFIT PORK SHOULDER$40.00
garlic + mead glaze, grits, roasted chicories
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00
QUINCE CLAFOUTIS$16.00
lavender cream
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00
TALEGGIO CREME BRULE$16.00
cranberry, almond, grilled bread
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00
FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00
PERIGORD BLACK TRUFFLE$26.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKEN$11.00
- ADD SHRIMP$13.00
- ADD SALMON$13.00

What 1,853 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcove offers a delightful dining experience with "great location" near TD Garden, making it perfect for pre-event meals. Guests praise the "amazing service" from attentive staff, and the food, especially the halibut, is frequently described as "excellent." The outdoor patio provides "beautiful views," enhancing the ambiance.

1,853 Reviews

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Rudi
Greater Boston
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Tables too close. You are stacked in like sardines. Menu limited. Food good but over priced. Not a place l will rush back to. Highlight was our server, CiCi - outstanding!
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Kevin
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Took extremely long time to get our entree. Got appetizers quickly, then hour gap before entrees arrived despite telling server we were trying to make event at TD. Monkfish croquets very salty. Otherwise food was good.
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Alexia
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Friendly staff, the food was okay, the drinks were well made, ambiance alright.
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Judith
Greater Boston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was simple but phenomenal. Nice options. Creative sides.
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James
VIP
Greater Boston
151 reviews
5.0
151 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific appetizers and entreees; the burgers are phenomenal and the Halibut absolutely delicious. I suggest the Shisito Peppers and Green Beans as sides. The Chocolate Mouse Pistachio dessert was a nice finish. Hats off to the entire staff for making the evening special.
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MAXWELL
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Alcove excels, it seems to me, because they have built an excellent team! I visit four or five times a year. Great food, perfect service -- with excellent suggestions -- time after time.
AlcoveResponded on December 6, 2024
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our team's efforts to be excellent, i'll be sure to share your kind words with them. Looking forward to serving you again, in the near future! Best, Alicia Bowman Service Manager Alcove
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Stephen
Greater Boston
141 reviews
5.0
141 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CC was fun, pleasant, quick and helpful and the food and drinks were superb. we'll be back.
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Christina
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately most of our food was very cold and not well prepared. It was a holiday, so that is probably related.
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DeniseO
Nashville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were there for Thanksgiving. Seated promptly at our reservation time (we got there 10 mins early and stood around without any invitation to sit at the bar and have a drink) Server attentive and frankly feeling lost with the weird pace of the food. We waited 20+ minutes for our cheese board appetizer which I think was hastily put together after we complained. I can't imagine that their usual cheeseboard contains just the 4 ounces of cheese we got. Plus, four people at the table but three pieces of toasted bread? We felt like the bread was put there to fill the board. Then, we felt like they held the entrees so we could eat the cheeseboard (even though once it was taking so long we said just bring everything out when ready) so two of them were cold. My husband, who NEVER complains in restaurants said something about his meal being cold so they DID COMP IT which we appreciated, but still... the place was busy, but not so crazy that we expected slow food. Three out of the four of us are former servers, so we were empathetic, but still...no need. Food tasty though.
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was decent but the service was great. We got there early so sat at the bar for a drink. The bartender remembered us from a previous visit. When we got to our table our waitress was the perfect balance of giving us space and being attentive.
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FAQs

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

Alcove is rated 4.4 stars by 1853 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 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Private party facilities
Alcove offers a variety of unique spaces and configurations for semi- private & private dining experiences. From groups as little as 5 to full holiday reception parties of 275, our menus and setup options can be customized to suit your event needs.

Alcove

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

January Cellar Saturday 4 Pack

Cellar Saturday (Sonoma Coast): 1/4 @ 2pm

Cellar Saturday (Tuscany): 1/11@ 2pm

BEET SALAD

FRENCH TOAST

WHOLE CHICKEN

RAW BAR

SHRIMP COCKTAIL$5.00

MOOKIEMOTO$4.25

SALMON TARTARE$21.00

DEVILED CRAB DIP$17.00

APPS

FRENCH ONION DIP$10.00

HOUSE MADE FOCCACIA$11.00

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00

WINGS$16.00

MONKFISH CROQUETTES$14.00

BLUE CRAB CAKE$23.00

PROSCIUTTO BITES$14.00

BEET SALAD$15.00

CRUNCHY KALE$15.00

ENTREES

RADIATORI$29.00

HALF CHICKEN$34.00

WHOLE CHICKEN$60.00

SIRLOIN STEAK$43.00

ALCOVE BURGER$25.00

SIDES/LITTLE'S

GREENS SALAD$11.00

FRIED SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00

MARKET PICKLE$7.00

RAINBOW CARROTS$12.00

GREEN BEANS$13.00

SMASHED POTATOES$11.00

SHOESTRING FRIES$11.00

KETTLE CHIPS$3.00

ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERS$14.00

MAC + CHEESE$1.00

GRILLED CHEESE$14.00

BUTTER PASTA$8.00

KIDS BURGER$14.00

DESSERT

CARROT CAKE$12.00

WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00

KID'S CHOCOLATE COOKIE$3.00

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

HALIBUT CRUDO$22.00

RADICCHIO SALAD$18.00

HAY SMOKED DUCK$46.00

CONFIT PORK SHOULDER$40.00

QUINCE CLAFOUTIS$16.00

TALEGGIO CREME BRULE$16.00

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00

PERIGORD BLACK TRUFFLE$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Alcove offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alcove restaurant rated?

Is Alcove currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information