The Playwright

4.8

166 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Lively

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(617) 269-2537
Website
http://theplaywright.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Martin Su

Location
658 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
Neighborhood
South Boston
Cross street
K Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
East Broadway & K Street Bus stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Deck The Bottles
$45.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 16, 2024 only
6:30 PM
Get into the holiday spirit with Deck the Bottles, a festive night of creativity, at The Playwright! Customize your own wine bottle with a holiday-inspired design and fill it with our house-made sangria—perfect for gifting or sipping at home. Your ticket includes a wine bottle to personalize with your own design, all the decorating supplies you’ll need, a complimentary drink to enjoy while you paint, a charcuterie spread to snack on and our signature house sangria to fill your finished bottle... perfect to take home or share at your next gathering.

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Great for brunch
Greater Boston
Good for groups
Greater Boston
Lively
Boston
Great for brunch
Boston
Good for groups
Boston
Lively

167 Reviews

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Lilly
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Pamela
Washington DC
58 reviews
5.0
58 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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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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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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Niles7
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
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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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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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
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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LizD
Greater Boston
78 reviews
5.0
78 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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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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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great food & drinks. Service was excellent. Katie was our server and she was very attentive.
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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 4.8 stars by 166 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 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

658 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Additional information

Cross street
K Street
Neighborhood
South Boston
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Sports Bar, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
East Broadway & K Street Bus stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Martin Su
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theplaywright.com/
Phone number
(617) 269-2537

The Playwright

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Deck The Bottles

Menu

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does The Playwright offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Playwright restaurant rated?

Is The Playwright currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information