dbar

4.9

1472 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Hot spot

dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on. Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas. The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 265-4490
Website
http://www.dbarboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Christopher Coombs
Private party facilities
dbar can be booked for many different types of events.•Sit down dinners, up to 60 people•Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.•Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.

Location
1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
Public transit
Savin Hill // Red Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

dbar's New Year's Eve Special Menu
$79.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
4 Delicious Courses! 1st - NYE "Good Luck" Dish - Cotechino Sausage, Lobster Sauce, Grapefruit Supremes, Lentils de Puy OR Beet & Kale Salad - Kale, Beets, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Honeycrisp Apples, Dried Cranberries, Pecorino, Honey Lemon Vinaigrette 2nd - Seared Divers Scallop – Parsley, Butter, Leeks, Sunchoke Puree, Broken Black Truffle Vinaigrette OR Wild Boar Ragu - Trofie Pasta, Kale, Tomato, Pecorino, Fresh Herbs 3rd - 8oz Grilled Strip Loin - Potato & Sunchoke Au Gratin, Haricot Verts, Bordelaise OR Herb Roasted Giannone Chicken – Truffle Polenta, Broccoli Rabe, Mush Jus 4th - Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake – Chocolate Sauce, Hazelnuts, Raspberry Sorbet OR Chocolate Brownie Cake - Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Raspberries

Veracruz Braised Chicken Flautas$14.00
Tequila Lime Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Broccoli, Cheddar, & Beer Soup$13.00
Provincetown Brewing's Bearded Mistress IPA, Broccoli & Cheddar
Mussels Marinara$15.00
Pei Mussels, Garlic Marinara, Parsley
Crispy Falafel$12.00
Chickpeas Herbs, Spring Onion, Tzatziki, Cucumber
Scallion Pancake$13.00
Crispy, With 3 Chili Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Grilled Beef Skewers$16.00
Marinated Choice Beef, Pomegranate Molasses, Scallion
Queso Fundido with Chorizo$15.00
Golden Cheese Fonduta, Fresh Chorizo, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips
Three Cheese Board$17.00
Brie, Burrata, & Cheddar, Crackers, Apple Butter, Pear, Dried Apricot
Charcuterie Board$21.00
Prosciutto, Genoa, Capicola, Olives, Cornichon, Mustard, Breadsticks
Chips & Guac$11.00
Tortilla Chips, House-Made Guacamole
Beet and Farro Salad$13.00
Mesclun Greens, Beets, Walnuts, Farro, Sherry Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, Croutons, Lemon Caesar Dressing, Parmesan
Green and Blue Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens, Almonds, Pear, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Entrée

Giannone Chicken Under a Brick$26.00
Mashed Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Mushroom Madeira Jus
7oz Filet Mignon$45.00
Choice Black Angus, Haricot Vert, Potato Croquettes, Jus
Penne Bolognaise$23.00
Veal, Beef & Pancetta, Parmesan, Creamy Tomato Sauce
Miso Glazed Salmon*$27.00
Atlantic Salmon, Jasmine Rice, Broccoli
Bruno's Brazilian Moqueca$29.00
Paprika Stew, Tilapia, Potato, Peppers, Mussels, Clams, Dende Oil
Duck Confit Cubano$23.00
Duck Confit, Ham, Swiss, Mustard, Pickles, Fries
Tuna & Salmon Poke Bowl$32.00
Sushi Rice, Avocado, Carrot, Edamame, Spicy Aioli, Sesame Soy Dressing
Marinated Grilled Steak Tips$28.00
Choice Certified Angus Beef, Mashed Potato, Broccoli, Piquillo BBQ Sauce
Braised Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas$28.00
Onion, Spice, Red Mole, Avocado, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
8oz dbar Burger$20.00
Hand-Cut Fries, Cheddar, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
Pork Belly Mac & Cheese$21.00
Smoked Pork Belly, Ditalini Pasta
Chicken Parmesan$26.00
Penne Pasta, Tomato, Mozzarella
Cavatelli Alfredo$26.00
Fresh Cavatelli, Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Broccoli, Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs$21.00
Spicy Sunday Gravy, Beef & Pork Balls, Parmesan
Fried Chicken Cutlet Sandwich$19.00
Crispy Chicken, Coombs Slaw, Spicy Aioli, Fries

Sides

Grilled Chicken$9.00
French Fries$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Roasted Brussels$7.00
Mac & Cheese$9.00
Sauteed Broccoli$8.00

What 1,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Best Value
Greater Boston
Contemporary American
Boston
Best Value
Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dbar delights with its "excellent" food, "attentive" service, and inviting ambiance. Highlights include the "calamari" and "chicken under a brick." Enjoy the vibrant back patio oasis or the inventive menu in the cozy lounge. Dbar is a favored spot for wine dinners, special events, and reliable dining experiences.

1,472 Reviews

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John
Greater Boston
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience DBar! Servers are excellent.
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Thomas
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent for all 3 of us, service was great and overall a nice ambiance
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Scott
West Palm Beach
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Incredible actually. Menu is inventive without being pretentious. Love the parlor/lounge atmosphere. Be aware that this restaurant sometimes becomes more of a bar/nightclub (this may be on weekends) so call ahead to verify. Highly recommend.
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Helen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was attentive and friendly. The swordfish meal was cooked to perfection. It was a perfect night to dine outside. The salmon dinner was also a very enjoyably meal. We always enjoy our experience at Dbar; we have never been disappointed when dining at this restaurant.
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Kyle
Greater Boston
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both great. Love the chicken under a brick.
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Keith
Greater Boston
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We had 7pm reservations and the food and service was very good. What destroyed the dinner for me was when two big screen monitors went on and played clip after clip after clip of musical numbers from Broadway and the like at a decibel that one could not carry on a conversation. It was a Tuesday night and the restaurant/bar were full, so patrons must know this and not mind. Had I known, I would not have gone.
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Kyle
Greater Boston
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and service at dbar - started off with the tuna ceviche and zucchini chips - fantastic!
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Kathleen
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cody was awesome! What a fantastic memory!! Food was amazing per usual. We are regulars and we’ll be back soon:)
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Steven
Greater Boston
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great bet! Great service and food. I’ve been going for years!
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Carol
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for the monthly wine dinner. Food and wine were delicious. The staff couldn’t have been nicer & so accommodating
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FAQs

dbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 265-4490.

dbar is rated 4.9 stars by 1472 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 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
Public transit
Savin Hill // Red Line
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher Coombs
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dbarboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 265-4490
Private party facilities
dbar can be booked for many different types of events.•Sit down dinners, up to 60 people•Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.•Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.

dbar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

dbar's New Year's Eve Special Menu

Starters

Veracruz Braised Chicken Flautas$14.00

Broccoli, Cheddar, & Beer Soup$13.00

Mussels Marinara$15.00

Crispy Falafel$12.00

Scallion Pancake$13.00

Grilled Beef Skewers$16.00

Queso Fundido with Chorizo$15.00

Three Cheese Board$17.00

Charcuterie Board$21.00

Chips & Guac$11.00

Beet and Farro Salad$13.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Green and Blue Salad$14.00

Entrée

Giannone Chicken Under a Brick$26.00

7oz Filet Mignon$45.00

Penne Bolognaise$23.00

Miso Glazed Salmon*$27.00

Bruno's Brazilian Moqueca$29.00

Duck Confit Cubano$23.00

Tuna & Salmon Poke Bowl$32.00

Marinated Grilled Steak Tips$28.00

Braised Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas$28.00

8oz dbar Burger$20.00

Pork Belly Mac & Cheese$21.00

Chicken Parmesan$26.00

Cavatelli Alfredo$26.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$21.00

Fried Chicken Cutlet Sandwich$19.00

Sides

Grilled Chicken$9.00

French Fries$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Roasted Brussels$7.00

Mac & Cheese$9.00

Sauteed Broccoli$8.00

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