The Banks Seafood and Steak

4.5

1392 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

The latest venture from restauranteur Chris Himmel and Executive Chef Robert Sisca, The Banks delivers inspired interpretations of coastal favorites and classic steak dishes in an elegant two-story space in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Seafood, steaks, and strong cocktails are served against a backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows, a warm and inviting fireplace, a working wine room, and open kitchen—making this the perfect place to celebrate, indulge, and enjoy New England classics like you’ve never had them before. Swing in for daily oyster hour, or reserve a table for your next celebration.

Located on the corner of Clarendon and Stuart Streets, The Banks is within walking distance of the South End and Back Bay neighborhoods, including just a short distance from Boston's famous Copley Square.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Midday Lunch Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 399-0015
Website
http://www.thebanksboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Edson Rojas
Private party facilities
At The Banks Seafood and Steak, we pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen while featuring land options as well. We offer two fully private dining spaces, as well as many other semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for partial and full buyouts.
Private party contact
Alexander Sohn: (617) 399-0028

Location
406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sunday Jazz Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us at The Banks Seafood & Steak every Sunday from 11am - 2pm for a leisurely brunch with live jazz, featuring rotating duos and trios of local musicians. Sip, savor, and soak in the smooth sounds—every Sunday on Stuart Street. Pair the music with our Bloody Mary made with oyster brine, a buttery Croissant Breakfast Sammie, and Lemon Pancakes for the table.

Offers

$2 Oyster During Midday
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us from 3 - 6 pm every day for $2 dollar oysters! Reservations and walk-ins welcome.

Popular dishes

Selection of Oysters$4.50
banks hot sauce, mignonette, cocktail sauce
Poached Shrimp Cocktail$5.00
jumbo shrimp, chili cocktail sauce
Chilled Lobster Tail$32.00
saffron aioli, grilled lemon
Ceviche of the Day$21.00
uni leche de tigre, red onion, sweet potato, kiwi, corn nut
Tuna Tartare$22.00
sesame, jalapeño, crispy rice, rose harissa
Nantucket Bay Scallop Crudo$25.00
concord grape, garlic chip, kaluga caviar
Ora King Salmon Crudo$19.00
passion fruit, red currant ponzu, watermelon radish, squid ink tuile
American Wagyu Tartare & Caviar$32.00
potato croquette, shallots, cornichon, mustard, white truffle oil

Hors d'Oeuvres & Salad

New England Clam Chowder$15.00
berkshire pork belly, chives, herb oil
Arcadian Greens$16.00
sunflower seeds, autumn vegetables, feta, apple, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar$17.00
white anchovy, pecorino, crouton
Chilled Crab Cake Asusa$25.00
avocado, spicy cocktail, cilantro aioli
Spanish Octopus$25.00
cauliflower, kelp chimichurri, carbonara emulsion
Point Judith Calamari$19.00
jalapeño, zucchini, banana pepper remoulade
Maine Mussels$24.00
chorizo, chipotle cream, dill, grilled baguette
Foie Gras Torchon$26.00
pink guava, sugar waffle, kiwi berry

Entrees

Lobster Ravioli$37.00
brown butter, potato confit, fra diavolo
Branzino$42.00
sunchoke crema, baby carrot, hen of the woods, burgundy truffle
Bolognese$32.00
trofie pasta, dry aged beef, spicy sausage, parmesan
Seared Jumbo Scallops$45.00
pumpkin, baby artichoke, fig, butternut crema
Tuna Steak$44.00
japanese eggplant, wild mushrooms, black sesame emulsion
Veal Chop Milanese$68.00
baby heirloom tomatoes, watercress, caperberries, lemon butter
Freebird Chicken$35.00
sage spaetzle, shishito peppers, parsnip crema
Ora King Salmon$40.00
almonds, pine nuts, kale, delicata squash, apple, carrot romesco
Lobster Roll Hot or Cold$48.00
brown butter bun, chives, old bay potato chips
Lobster Bake$76.00
corn, lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, potatoes, corn, baguette
Steamed Whole Lobster
corn, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, drawn butter
Dover Sole Meunière$75.00
almonds, brown butter, broccoli, fingerlings

From the Broiler

Greater Omaha Filet Mignon 10 oz$69.00
Omaha, NE
Brandt Prime Bavette 8 oz$38.00
Brawley, CA
Brandt Prime NY 14 oz$76.00
Brawley, CA
Brandt 100 Day Aged Ribeye 12 oz$90.00
Brawley, CA

Additions

Bearnaise$7.00
Truffle Butter$9.00
Au Poivre$7.00
Lobster Tail$32.00
Seared Foie Gras$26.00
Jumbo Shrimp$15.00

What 1,392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Banks Seafood and Steak offers delicious seafood and steak in a vibrant, upscale setting. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," with favorites like the "clam chowder" and "lobster cavatelli." The ambiance is "beautiful," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Highly recommended for quality dining!

1,392 Reviews

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Wendy
VIP
Greater Boston
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We normally love The Banks but the food tonight did not deliver the nuanced, wonderful experience we’ve come to expect. Let me first say that the service was outstanding as usual and that was fantastic. But to the food. Specifically, the salmon with saffron risotto—the risotto was so cheesy that it actually over-powered the saffron giving it a thick pasty texture. The Halibut was described as having Lion’s Mane mushroom which I love and was excited about. Well, on entire plate there were two 1/4 inch pieces of Lion’s Mane dowsed in a thick mushroom sauce that was almost gummy. The root vegetable gratin again was overly cheesy to the point that you could not taste the vegetables. Overall the food lacked finesse and both meals were disappointing.
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Catherine
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific lunch! Our friend group LOVE the "Maine Mussels"! Our waitstaff was friendly and helpful! Thanks for a nice time!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Hawaii
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was very happy that food was good this evening. The wine, salad, fettuccine special with braised beef, and dessert all terrific. Service also excellent. Last time we ate there (2 weeks ago) my meal was really awful and when I spoke to manager he was pretty indifferent so I was about to give up and not return but glad we came to dine again tonight.
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John
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent menu, preparation and service Extensive, if pricey, wine list
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Scott
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Better steak at home. Sides were mediocre at best. Service was satisfactory only.
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Shannon
West Palm Beach
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time at The Banks. We stayed at The AKA Hotel and it was right around the corner with good reviews so we made a reservation. First let me start by saying I have been all over the US and some of Europe, so I know good food from bad. This meal from the start was not great. We ordered sparkling water, and a bottle of wine. We ordered calamari for an appetizer and the presentation was messy, like it was thrown on the plate. The calamari was very greasy and had more pieces of fried zucchini than calamari. At this point we were alittle skeptical about her meals. The bread came out and it was one roll, cold and tasted stale. Then came our meals, I ordered the salmon and my husband ordered the tuna. My salmon was burnt on the top, the risotto was over cooked and so oily you could see it on the plate. My husbands tuna was an awful cut, the sauce tasted like nothing we have ever tasted. Overall, we will never go back.
The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on February 17, 2025
Hi Shannon, Thanks for stopping in, I know when we spoke Saturday night for a little bit you and your husband were visiting from Rhode Island. We appreciate the feedback, and this was shared with the kitchen team and Chef as we are always striving for improvement. Sorry to hear you may not return as I felt we had a good report, if there is every anything we can do for you please do reach out. We would love to welcome you back so that you may receive the experience you deserve and that of which is our standard. Best, Stephen Showstead General Manager
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Mary
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on a Saturday but it was snowing so it was not that busy. The service was excellent and I don’t think the slowness of the night had anything to do with it. The food was excellent and our server knew alot about the dishes. All in all great night
The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on February 17, 2025
Thanks Mary! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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Angel
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentines Pre-Fixed was absolutely outstanding. The Lobster Cavatelli is worth the price of admission alone. Our Server Jessica was outstanding - attentive, thoughtful, and considerate. My NY Strip was slightly undercooked from my Medium request, but the kitchen was undoubtedly earning their keep on a busy night. Would definitely return, and this is a great spot to celebrate Valentine’s.
The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on February 17, 2025
Thanks Angel, glad you enjoyed everything! Jess is a rockstar, we will share with her as well. See you again soon.
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Kimberly
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The Branzino, salmon, and filet mignon entrees, as well as the oyster, ceviche, and octopus appetizers were excellent. We have been impressed every time we dine here. The waiter’s recommendations on the fish entrees were perfect. Definitely coming back!
The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded on February 17, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Kimberly. See you again soon!
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Nick
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Had the salmon entree and filet with a few sides, salmon was pretty average and so was the filet especially given it was like a $75 steak
The Banks Seafood and SteakResponded 4 days ago
Hi Nick, Thanks for stopping by, sorry it sounds as though we fell shy of your expectations. We would love to invite you back so you can try us again, let me know if there is anything I can do to set this up for you. Please feel free to reach out to me directly. Best, Stephen Showstead General Manager
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FAQs

The Banks Seafood and Steak offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 399-0015.

The Banks Seafood and Steak is rated 4.5 stars by 1392 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Banks Seafood and Steak

406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross street
Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Midday Lunch Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Edson Rojas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebanksboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 399-0015
Private party facilities
At The Banks Seafood and Steak, we pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen while featuring land options as well. We offer two fully private dining spaces, as well as many other semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for partial and full buyouts.
Private party contact
Alexander Sohn: (617) 399-0028

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The Banks Seafood and Steak

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Sunday Jazz Brunch

$2 Oyster During Midday

Branzino

New England Clam Chowder

Banana Cream Pie

Raw Bar & Crudo

Selection of Oysters$4.50

Poached Shrimp Cocktail$5.00

Chilled Lobster Tail$32.00

Ceviche of the Day$21.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Nantucket Bay Scallop Crudo$25.00

Ora King Salmon Crudo$19.00

American Wagyu Tartare & Caviar$32.00

Hors d'Oeuvres & Salad

New England Clam Chowder$15.00

Arcadian Greens$16.00

Caesar$17.00

Chilled Crab Cake Asusa$25.00

Spanish Octopus$25.00

Point Judith Calamari$19.00

Maine Mussels$24.00

Foie Gras Torchon$26.00

Entrees

Lobster Ravioli$37.00

Branzino$42.00

Bolognese$32.00

Seared Jumbo Scallops$45.00

Tuna Steak$44.00

Veal Chop Milanese$68.00

Freebird Chicken$35.00

Ora King Salmon$40.00

Lobster Roll Hot or Cold$48.00

Lobster Bake$76.00

Steamed Whole Lobster

Dover Sole Meunière$75.00

From the Broiler

Greater Omaha Filet Mignon 10 oz$69.00

Brandt Prime Bavette 8 oz$38.00

Brandt Prime NY 14 oz$76.00

Brandt 100 Day Aged Ribeye 12 oz$90.00

Additions

Bearnaise$7.00

Truffle Butter$9.00

Au Poivre$7.00

Lobster Tail$32.00

Seared Foie Gras$26.00

Jumbo Shrimp$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Banks Seafood and Steak offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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