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Spy Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Moderate
David
Greater Boston1 review
Dined on April 19, 2025
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John
Greater Boston9 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2025
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Max VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2025
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Greater Boston1 review
Dined on March 8, 2025
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Dined on March 8, 2025
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Dined on March 2, 2025
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San Francisco1 review
Dined on February 28, 2025
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Alex VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
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Eric
San Francisco1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
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Joshua
Greater Boston1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
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Spy Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.
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40 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116-6316