224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant

4.6

555 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

224 Boston Street is a neighborhood restaurant in Dorchester. Serving contemporary all-American comfort food during the dinner hour, it lets diners get anything from a great cheeseburger or salad to delicious mac 'n cheese and dessert. The most popular dishes at 224 include the homestyle meatloaf, tacos on homemade tortillas, and Short Rib Mac & Cheese.

At 224 Boston Street, guests can eat inside or outside at the beautiful patio setting. Diners on the go can also grab some takeout and enjoy it elsewhere. For people that have a busy night planned or don’t like waiting, 224 offers the option to make reservations.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 265-1217
Website
http://www.224bostonstreet.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Eric Madrano

Location
224 Boston St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Cross street
Boston St and St Margaret St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Red Line- Andrews Square or JFK Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekly Specials (Monday & Tuesday Only)
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mondays: $1 Oysters Tuesdays: Taco Tuesday

Burrata$14.00
confit tomato, spinach, aged balsamic, sesame salt, crostini
Kung Pao Calamari$15.00
sweet chili sauce, honey roasted peanuts, szechuan pepper
Mussels Fra Diablo$15.00
spicy tomato sauce, bread
Brussel Sprouts$13.00
pistachio pesto
Oven Roasted Wings$14.00
chimichurri spice, blue cheese, celery
Marinated Beets$12.00
horseradish mascarpone, green goddess dressing, pistachio

Soups & Salads

Add Chicken $7, Salmon* $10, Scallops* $12

Broccoli Bisque$8.00
crème fraiche, pickled onion, pistachio
Greek Salad$13.00
cricket creek feta, olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion, yogurt dressing
Arugula Salad$12.00
tomato, cucumber, pecorino romano
House Salad$11.00
baby gem and lolla rosa greens, golden raisins, apple vinaigrette
Quinoa Salad$15.00
shaved apple, roasted carrots, walnuts, forest pears dressing

House Made Pastas

Squash Ravioli$18.00
winter squash, sage, amaretto, toasted almonds
Rigatoni Bolognese$20.00
classic ragu, pecorino romano, basil
Short Rib Mac & Cheese$25.00
four cheese sauce, chicken jus

Entrees

Pork Tenderloin*$25.00
potato roti, broccolini, crème fraiche
Duck Breast*$28.00
butternut squash puree, brassicas, carrots, jus
Scallops & Polenta*$28.00
Chorizo, charred broccoli, pickled onion, brandy pan sauce
Salmon a la Plancha*$26.00
brassicas risotto, safron sauce, cucumber salad
½ Roasted Chicken$24.00
white garlic puree, roasted squash, heirloom carrots, jus
Lamb Frites*$26.00
Greek seasoned fries, cricket creek feta, togarashi aioli
Meatloaf$21.00
potato puree, mushrooms black garlic gravy
Braised Short Rib$30.00
pomme puree, cipollini onions, heirloom carrots, jus
Burger*$16.00
braised bacon, smoked cheddar cheese, caramelized onion aioli, fries
12 oz Prime NY Strip*$35.00
fingerling potatoes, confit shallots, romesco

Sides

French Fries$6.00
Potato Puree$6.00
Crispy New Potatoes$6.00
Winter Vegetables$10.00

What 555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant is cherished for its "cozy atmosphere," "fantastic food," and "outstanding service." A neighborhood favorite, it features a warm ambiance with attentive staff and delicious dishes like the shrimp scampi. Guests appreciate the inviting vibe, though occasional noise from the kitchen is noted.

555 Reviews

L
Louie
Greater Boston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good service and the food was excellent. My only complaint? It was almost closing time, so the kitchen staff wasn't busy. However, we could hear them talking loudly amongst themselves in Spanish. That alone isn't an issue, of course, but as a fluent Spanish speaker, it bothered me that they were joking with each other while cursing loudly in Spanish. I can only assume that they assumed no one understood (or cared) about what they were saying, but it just felt jarring to hear, when you're having conversations at the dinner table with your fellow guests, and you understand perfectly what they were talking and cursing about. Needless to say, it just seemed to detract from the quaintness of the place and the level of service we received from the wait staff.
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Jon
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
$1 oysters, very good.. meals were disappointing. Chicken parm was water logged in bad sauce. The chicken piccata was sitting in oil. Bad night.
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Linda
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to this restaurant quite a few times and it never disappoints !! The service is outstanding and the food is always consistently very good. It has a very nice vibe and great atmosphere.
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Larry
Greater Boston
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love to came to 224 in the winter. Nice and cosy
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joe
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite resteraunts in Boston. Always reliable. Portions seemed a little light on calamari albeit was delicious. Arancini with braised short rib was tender and tasty. All entrees very good. Love the atmosphere, always a full glass of water. Waitresses very attentive. Always on my go to list!
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Cathleen
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a GREAT meal! My husband and I had been there on a date years ago when we first started dating. I’m happy to report after years of not being there the food was fantastic! And our server was amazing. My husband and I were both pleasantly surprised at how good everything was.
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Steven
VIP
Greater Boston
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of our faves. The atmosphere is great. Nice people, good food.
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Bridgette
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing— the service, ambiance, and food quality were fantastic. Maria is the best!!!
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Kaylee
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food in a great location. They also had the best drinks
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Rachel
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic and the menu was so good that we had trouble making a choice! Can’t wait to go back!!
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FAQs

224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 265-1217.

224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 555 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 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant

224 Boston St, Dorchester, MA 02125

Additional information

Cross street
Boston St and St Margaret St
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Red Line- Andrews Square or JFK Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eric Madrano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.224bostonstreet.com/
Phone number
(617) 265-1217

224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Weekly Specials (Monday & Tuesday Only)

Appetizers

Burrata$14.00

Kung Pao Calamari$15.00

Mussels Fra Diablo$15.00

Brussel Sprouts$13.00

Oven Roasted Wings$14.00

Marinated Beets$12.00

Soups & Salads

Broccoli Bisque$8.00

Greek Salad$13.00

Arugula Salad$12.00

House Salad$11.00

Quinoa Salad$15.00

House Made Pastas

Squash Ravioli$18.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$20.00

Short Rib Mac & Cheese$25.00

Entrees

Pork Tenderloin*$25.00

Duck Breast*$28.00

Scallops & Polenta*$28.00

Salmon a la Plancha*$26.00

½ Roasted Chicken$24.00

Lamb Frites*$26.00

Meatloaf$21.00

Braised Short Rib$30.00

Burger*$16.00

12 oz Prime NY Strip*$35.00

Sides

French Fries$6.00

Potato Puree$6.00

Crispy New Potatoes$6.00

Winter Vegetables$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Order delivery or takeout

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