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The Playwright, South Boston, MA

The Playwright

4.7
4.7
168 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 22 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for craft beers
From the minds behind the original Playwright Bar and situated on its familiar grounds, emerges the reimagined Playwright of 2024, epitomizing the ever-changing South Boston scene.

Step into a new era as The Playwright undergoes a transformation, embracing the spirit of a classic pub while infusing it with contemporary flair. We seamlessly blend the charm of traditional hospitality with the sophistication of upscale comfort cuisine.

Immerse yourself in our live music scene every Wednesday through Sunday. Experience emerging artists on Wednesdays, a cover band on Thursdays, DJs on Fridays and Saturdays, and unwind with country music on Sundays.

Join us as we raise our glasses to the next chapter of The Playwright.
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Additional information

  • Location
    658 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
  • Phone number
    (617) 269-2537
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Sports Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Martin Su

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What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Great for brunch

  • Greater Boston

    Good for groups

  • Boston

    Great for brunch

  • Boston

    Good for groups

168 Reviews

  1. Joe

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife and I grabbed a dinner before the comedy show on a Friday at 4:30. Dress code said business casual and multiple people told us the food is great. As a clarification, the dress code is hoodies and hats. I guess we should have known. It’s Southie after all. Food was A++

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  2. Lilly

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I usually love the playwright but did not have a great waitress.

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  3. Pamela

    VIP

    Washington DC

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lively spot in Southie, with multiple sports screens, good beer, and yummy bites for brunch or lunch (maybe dinner too but we were there at noontime). My southern egg and maple sausage sandwich was a vast improvement over fast-food versions. My husband loved the short rib eggs Benedict. Both dishes were reasonably sized portions. We visited on a Saturday when it was busy and were glad we made a reservation!

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  4. Mairead

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I love the bar itself but food and service were not great. Skip the food but hang out at the bar

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  5. Maggie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation to see live music on Thursday night and called to confirm the band's start time two days before. When we got there, they had canceled the live music for Thursday night football (non-Patriots game). Understandable, but just frustrating that they didn't update their website accordingly or tell us this over the phone.

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  6. Niles7

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, our waitress was so nice & polite. This might be my new place. Vibes were perfect. & the bartender made the drinks absolutely delicious. Now I understand why the lines are always extremely long.

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  7. JoJo

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter was new and dropped a glass and broke it. He didn’t know what type of toast they had, he forgot to add salmon to a Caesar salad, he forgot a glass of wine, got bacon instead of brisket, as a matter of fact the brisket was very fatty and the hollandaise sauce wasn’t what I expected. As a matter of fact they didn’t even have jelly for toast.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food just wasn’t very good. I got the brisket eggs benedict and the brisket and egg was over cooked, the bread was stale, and the hash browns were undercooked.

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  9. LizD

    Greater Boston

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot in South Boston! Loved being there on a sunny morning for breakfast. Had a great table by the open window. Started with the yummy monkey break then we each enjoyed egg dishes. I had the Brisket Benedict with home fries - very good. Great place to go for brunch.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My waitress was amazing! I was having a rough day and she was beyond sweet!

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FAQs

The Playwright does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. The Playwright also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 269-2537.

The Playwright is rated 4.7 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 22 times today
Google Map for The Playwright

658 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (617) 269-2537
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Sports Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Martin Su
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