Safari Room Restaurant

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   Diane

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   95 reviews

   4.0

   95 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Although limited, the food was tasty, especially the chicken dish. The safari theme is not ageing well and they need to redecorate the bar and dining room. More contemporary decor is needed. The service was excellent.
   

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   Shawn

   VIP

   New York City

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and good service. Will return soon...
   

   Safari Room RestaurantResponded on December 15, 2024

   Hello Sean, we appreciate your kind words! We're so happy you had a wonderful experience, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   Karen

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   41 reviews

   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful server who was very helpful in wine selection. A wonderful dining experience.
   

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   Joseph

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   New York City

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was really fine with the exception that there was a shop and sip event which I think had a negative impact on the service
   

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   Linda

   Greater Boston

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   good service, generous portions, nice atmosphere. we plan to be repeat customers.
   

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   Craig

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We had looked over the menu and selected what we wanted prior to arriving at the Safari Room. We were quite disappointed when we arrived and were told they were only serving their Restaurant Week prix fixe menu, which should have ended two weeks ago. Nothing on their website indicated that was the only menu they were serving, and the hostess admitted it has been causing confusion. As this restaurant was already out of the way, we had no alternative but to try it out. Amuse Bouche was ok, but my wife had a shellfish allergy so serving up lobster wasn’t good for her. More on allergies later. The appetizer was the highlight for us, she had beetroot salad which she enjoyed, and I had butternut squash soup which was very nice. Entrees were a bust. The selection was not great, so we both ordered Chicken Milanese. It may have been fine if they didn’t top it with a cloyingly sweet apricot jam. That ruined the whole dish, as you couldn’t get away from it. The Brie also was a weird choice on this dish. I’ve eaten Milanese many times and never seen it so prepared so strangely. Finally, dessert. My wife had her heart set on the bread pudding of their normal menu, but the only offered Chocolate Pot de Creme (no other ingredients described) or Pistachio Olive Oil cake. Desserts arrived and the Chocolate contained walnuts, which is my wife’s other allergy. Thankfully our server, who was good, confirmed they were walnuts before she ate any. Again, they don’t seem concerned about allergies, which is normally don’t pose a problem when we know what is in a dish. I ordered the Pistachio cake, which they drowned in a lemony syrup. Terrible. What a waste of a night out. We paid and left. The Safari Room is definitely not for us.
   

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   Michaela

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Usually I love this restaurant, but for some reason they have a limited menu for the entire month of November. There was barely anything on the menu and we were not aware of this before dining. We overheard all of the guests that night complaining to the servers of the limited menu. The staff was very nice and when I ate here in the summer it was a great time but there was a much larger menu. I definitely wouldn’t go back again this time of year.
   

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   Andrew

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent meal. Service was great! Every server was attentive and fun. We returned because we had so much fun during our last visit. This visit was just as good!
   

   Safari Room RestaurantResponded on November 25, 2024

   We’re delighted that your meal and service were just as enjoyable as before! It’s wonderful to hear that our team helped make your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back next time!
   

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   Maria

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The wait staff was super friendly and very attentive. The food was scrumptious. The panoramic view to the outside was just breathtaking. A repeat dining experience in the future for sure.
   

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    Andrew

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We have dined here before but the food has definitely improved. We had a wonderful meal. Excited to return.
    

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