We had a wonderful experience! The service was great, they are very flexible with the menu and can prepare customized dishes if you don't like something. We had the 5 courses, two appetizers and one entree which was more the enough for two people.

The pinnacle of Boston’s fine dining scene, as some described it, is surely an overstatement. Recently took a visit to try their tasting menu with wine pairings. For a price tag of 250 dollars per person, you would expect everything to be flawless. However, never in my decades of fine dining experience had I had to worry about being roasted and dehydrated to death before finishing the appetizer. Our table was only a few feet away from the AC, but it felt unbearably hot and humid. The room was definitely over 80 degrees, but it was the humidity that exacerbated the whole situation. I wasn’t aware of their AC control issue, but if this was ongoing for weeks, they should’ve notified me in advance so that I could move the visit to a later date. For Chef Barbara Lynch’s flagship restaurant, this was very disappointing and unprofessional. Our course started with some lukewarm and bland bread basket which could easily be overtaken by pastries at Target’s bakery aisle. The following dishes, however, were masterfully executed in every aspect. Corn vichyssoise which was served cold had a refreshing interplay between the soup and all the other ingredients. Faroe Island salmon was also cooked perfectly medium rare, and its texture was one of the best I’ve tried. The star for me was the Rohan duck, which went magically well with the ratatouille sauce and other cooked veggies. The peach cobbler at the end was cloying sweet, but it went okay with the wine nonetheless. Our server, who also happened to be a sommelier, was also very professional and knowledgable. Before every course, he made excellent descriptions of the wine, and they went beautifully with their respective dish. Although the quality of service and the food at No.9 park is still unrivaled, they have abjectly failed to get their basics done right by overlooking the importance of controlled temperature settings in a fine dining experience. Until they can resolve this issue, I wouldn’t recommend dining at this place.

I love the ambiance, service, and drinks from this place! I never feel rushed here and the bartenders go above and beyond to make me feel welcomed! They’re super knowledgeable and really crafty too! Food-wise, I love their tagliatelle and oysters, but otherwise I feel like the other menu options were not as remarkable in my opinion. I still think they fully deserve 5 stars though!

Great social distancing Service is ok Food was good and sometimes delicious The pours for the wine pairing were minuscule They clarified it to be high end wines and that would justify a small pour. They did also give us an extra splash If I had known I would just have ordered by the wine menu

As a guest I have dined here a few times and absolutely love it. As a wedding photographer I have had the pleasure of photographing one wedding here that was truly amazing. Yes, of-course the food and service is fantastic, but more importantly its just such a unique space to work in. It is difficult and challenging but myself and the LoveDays team love a challenging lighting situation. Ashley & Gregg's No.9 Park wedding was glamorous, fun and full of amazing energy that was simply a pleasure to capture. And I was able to use No.9's unique spaces to create some meaningful images for this couple that met at this iconic restaurant.

Love everything about No.9 park food & services are amazing my favorite restaurant for 19 years!❤💋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

We had a wonderful special occasion at this restaurant. The service was very friendly and the small patio in the front has great views of the Capital and Boston Commons. We ordered from the a la carte menu although you can also order from the tasting menu in the patio, which is new in the past month or so. We started off with some wonderful cocktails, a first course item for each of us, shared a few of the mid-course items (definitely try the prune gnocchi!), and had the duck, lamb, and bavette, for our mains. Although all of the names were great I would highly recommend the bavette. The duck was definitely a very large portion! We didn't have any room for dessert but ended the evening with some great tea. Definitely a place to visit for that special occasion.

Best place for 3rd date. Amazing food. Friendly people. Loved the truffle tagliatelle and the duck entree.

This restaurant offers amazing service as well as delightful menu. The best restaurant around here. The food and drinks came out quickly and the prices were affordable. I recommend this place.

Love this place, been here a couple times. The tasting menu and service are phenomenal. The stuffed gnocchi with foie gras is just too darn delicious.

Had such a lovely time celebrating my birthday tonight at No.9!! Our drinks and dinner was fantastic and the service was terrific! Highly suggest going... we'll be back!

Such a great place for craft cocktails! That is well known. But the food and service are just as impressive. Last time I was there with my brother we shared four appetizers as our dinner and it was fantastic! The waiter was super helpful with his input. If you have a hard time deciding between great-sounding dishes, do this!

We had the tasting menu to compliment our 42nd anniversary. It started with a delicious scallop, with artichoke and lemon garnishes. Then a piece of salmon, a duck pasta (made with duck eggs) and duck, that was one of the best dishes i have ever had! followed by foie gras, veal, and wagu beef. the desert was top rate. each dish not only sent chills of delight with the wonder flavor experiences, but were sensibly sized. yes, no 9 rates in the top 5 in boston, maybe every #1.

My fiancé and I dined at No. 9 Park last night and had easily one of the best, if not the best, dining experiences we’ve ever had. The service was second to absolutely none and the food was even more amazing. We enjoyed the tasting menu which was PERFECTLY portioned. All of the dishes were outstanding but the black bass crudo and wagyu bavette get special calls outs for being more than outstanding. There is a new cocktail on the menu called the Emerald Kiss and it was without a doubt to most delicious cocktail I’ve ever had. I’m from Maryland, but our experience last night has us considering relocating to Boston just to enjoy No. 9 Park on a regular basis.

Nice site for tasty french food. Food was so appetizing. This place has an awesome feel to it.

Our servers were pretty fantastic, all of them, from the entrance, to bread, drinks, dinner menu, etc. The quality of the food and the drinks was very good too. My missing 2 stars goes to me not being able to focus on nothing because I was sat by the window and freezing (little draft from the window), and to our 4 entrees being room temp.

I'm trying to think of the adjectives that come to mind when I think of No. 9 Park.... Intimate, exclusive, refined, high-end, educated, and well crafted. We had long wanted to go, but found getting a reservation to be a bit of a challenge. We would often jealously look in through the old windows on the front of the building and see diners enjoying this exclusive, warmly-lit culinary experience. This year on our anniversary we planned well in advance and got a reservation later in the evening (8:45 pm). We were greeted at the door and were seated by an extremely attentive and gracious staff. Jordan was our server throughout the evening, and he was not only engaging but deeply educated in food and pairings to a degree we had not seen elsewhere in many restaurants around the globe. That being said, No. 9 Park is certainly not an inexpensive place to dine (notice I did not say "eat"... that's from mere restaurants). The Chef's Tasting menu is a six or seven course adventure beginning at $160 a person. With cocktails (the House Old Fashion is amazing) or wine you can easily spend over $4-500 for two people. A la carte menu items are typically between $40 and $75 each as well. What's the old saying? You get what you pay for. At number 9 Park that is definitely true. The food is incredibly well crafted, the service excellent, and the atmosphere warm, inviting and intimate. It's tough to get a reservation, and it's expensive..but the value is there. Overall I would rate the atmosphere an A and the food an A as well.

We did the 6 course tasting menu. The plates were a work of art. It was so pretty that I had enjoyed admiring it before digging in. The waitress and waiters were very nice. I’m giving this review a 4 star because there was a lady (long black waivy hair) going around asking how we were but was frowning all the time. Her attitude and attire doesn’t suit the place. The place was also cramped. It was hard to go around the tables

I experienced the chef’s tasting menu with a friend on Friday night and it was by far the best restaurant experience I have ever had. Everything was absolutely delicious. If Boston had Michelin stars, No.9 Park would absolutely be Michelin star worthy. We had oysters, salmon, prawn with black pasta (my favorite), wagyu, and more, plus wonderful wine pairings. All the staff & servers were awesome as well - Rebecca the manager checked in with us frequently. Excuse my poor photography but I remembered to capture a couple dishes. HIGHLY recommend!!!

I do love a fancy dinner, and this one did not disappoint. We came for our 10th anniversary dinner. Our server was very helpful, he had great wine recommendations. We didn’t do the chef’s tasting menu, instead we picked a few items and shared them. It was a lot more food than I expected and it was very delicious. It is, of course, expensive. I did like that it wasn’t over the top fancy- I wore a dress but my husband wore nice dark jeans and a button up shirt. There were people dressed up and dressed down and no one seemed out of place. Felt like fine dining without being snobbish about it. The food was delicious, really, nothing bad to say about it.

Great place for a nice date. The food presentation and service were top notch. We ordered the tasting menu. I was impressed with the artistic presentation. I was a bit disappointed in the flavors/composition of some dishes. The focus on aesthetic design became a little chaotic at times, and distracted from creating cohesive, well-balanced flavor combinations. I was hoping for knockouts given the pricing. But nevertheless, it was a lovely experience and I’d recommend it for a fancy evening out.

Exceptional. The best meal I had in Massachusetts. The steak tartare was fresh and perfectly seasoned. The bluefin tuna was the star of the evening. It was an explosion of flavor, beautifully plated, and if I had to speak honestly it might be one of the best plates I've had this year. The steak and halibut entrees were executed extremely well. The halibut was respected with flavors that impressed but were also light, while the steak's setup was perfectly rich. The trio of sorbet and the chocolate souffle were a wonderful way to end the evening. All the cocktails, beer, and sherry were worthy of being associated with such great dishes. I can't wait to see what this restaurant and their young promising chef will be doing in the future.

I celebrated my nomination earlier this evening in this fine place. happy to tell that we passed a great evening and the venue was surely the reason for this strong meeting. The waiters helped in a gorgeous style, the cooking was appetizing and my friends were very cheerful. We shall definitely visit again for more events. thanks very much.

I love this restaurant because it represents some of the finest cooking that Boston has to offer and is run by a female chef which is fantastic. The food and drink always leaves me catatonic and satisfied. The service lends to the price point and I am never disappointed in what I pay for. I Iove the prune-stuffed gnocchi and duck. Try no.9 park!

We enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu for my son's wedding rehearsal dinner and everyone loved the food. The staff was beyond fabulous. We had a lot of dietary restrictions and they accommodated all of our requests. Highly recommend for a special occasion.

I am allergic to cow's milk and they adjusted their tasting menu just for me so i had a full experience which was so nice! We also had the wine pairing and the sommelier adjusted the pairing for me as needed as well. Perfect scores! Everything was delicious and the sommelier came to our table to give us a quick intro on each wine, adding an anecdote to each. It is expensive, but worth it.

Probably the best salmon I've ever had anywhere. The wine pairing (a Chardonnay I believe) went excellently with the dish and enhanced the flavor. The experience started off great with an excellent cocktail and service. I tried a few things I don't normally like or would choose otherwise that were presented through the tasting menu. For example the chef's signature gnocchi was superb and I normally would not order gnocchi so was very impressed with the dish! The only sour notes were some of the later dishes didn't seem to pair as well with the dishes for me. The service also ended up coming up short later in the meal. Normally I don't mind minor issues like that occurring, but it did detract from the overall experience.

We had our anniversary dinner here and the prix fixe menu felt on par with our expectations. We enjoyed the ambiance, seatings were properly spaced out but the lighting could be dialed up a bit for ease of reading the menu (and eating). Front of the house was attentive and dishes were well prepared. Pastry Chef Mia was a delight! We would highly recommend if you’re willing to splurge. On par with Mistral as far as food prep, but Mistral has larger portions to justify their higher a la carte price points. Both are as dimly lit as you can find anywhere. Was hoping to compare this to L’espalier (closed) but it has a way to go.

A good fine dining experience is the trinity of unique menu, masterful execution, and flawless service. As Barbara Lynch's flagship restaurant, No. 9 Park nails each of those aspects, and is at the equivalent level of a Michelin 1-star. Ms. Lynch's signature style comes across as the playful juxtaposition between sweet and savory notes. The signature dish, the prune stuffed gnocchi, was emblematic of such a style: the rich sweetness of the prunes contrasted beautifully with the buttered texture of the gnocchi. Another standout dish was the scallop crudo, where the gooseberrries' tartness served as a compliment to the sweetness of the chilled scallops. The menu at No. 9 park is laid out as a 4 course prix-fixe, with optional wine pairings. This was a welcome depature from the 'tasting menu' or 'chefs whims' menu style, as No. 9 Park allowed us to tailor our dining experience. There were several items with 'supplements', such as the famous gnocchi, the additional pricing of which felt a bit tactless (I would rather just pay a slightly elevated base price for the entire meal, regardless of item choices). We opted to pair our first two courses with the cocktail menu and were delighted by their creativity and cohesiveness. While an unconventional approach to fine dining, this direction elevated the No. 9 Park dining experience to a new level by highlighting the restaurant's creative approach to flavors. The 'Science, Math, Economics' was a unique spirit forward gin concoction with a rice vinegar finish that is worth experiencing. Another standout cocktail is the 'Mise en Rose', in which the fenugreek pulls together plum, scotch and rum with an ethereal finish. In each of the courses, there was demonstration of masterful execution. The scallop crudo was chilled, which had a lovely interplay with the room-temperature snap peas and radishes. The plating was executed well, if not daringly creative. Only the foie-gras has some playful plating elements with the splatter of cherries. The dessert portion of the meal was like sliding securely to home base. Crowd favorites like the chocolate soflee would please any chocolate fan and the pineapple dish was a light, fun way to finish a meal for someone who prefers a fruit-forward dessert. The simplicity in the dessert course nods to, rather than upstaging, the preceding courses. Finally, our server/sommelier, Nick, was attentive, knowledgeable, and efficient. His wine pairing suggestions for our main course were creative, expanding our taste profiles by recommending both a comfy Bordeaux and a palate expanding Austrian red. Service was impeccably timed, and led to very pleasant dinner conversation. In conclusion, I would recommend No. 9 Park as the pinnacle of Boston fine dining.

Wonderful experience! We did the tasting menu and wine pairings and everything was absolutely delicious. Julia was excellent and made our experience unique! She was very knowledgeable and gave recommendations from her sommelier for a sweet champagne. We tried the octopus and it was very good, flavors on point and not rubbery like I’ve had in the past. My boyfriend was skeptical about trying it but he loved it also. Romantic atmosphere perfect for any special occasion in Boston- Would recommend!

What an amazing dinner. One of our favorites. The waitress was really nice and knowledgeable and they made us feel special about the fact that we are on our honeymoon. Great spot for a date night and I can't believe we were able to get reservations one day in advance.

Had such a great time at No. 9 celebrating my birthday. Food was exquisite and the staff was accommodating to making us (and our baby) content as possible. It is a pretty penny but the atmosphere and food make it worth it.

We went on a rainy evening in the last week of June to celebrate a birthday. When you walk in No.9 park, you don't walk in for just the food, it's the full experience of the ambience, the wonderful staff and the food. They complement each other well with the entire experience curated carefully over a few hours. I will note one cristism: Once we were seated, it was almost 20 mins before anyone came to us to ask our preferences for food/drink. Given that we spent close to 3 hours, it wasn't significant but worth noting.

My wife and I have only been here once, and it was such an amazing experience, that we will definitely be back in the future. We were seated quickly, and handed drink menus first. Our server was very polite, our drinks were excellent. The menu was small enough that you know the cooks aren’t spreading themselves thin over an inordinated number of dishes. The dishes were well thought-out and the food was out of this world. The “Duet of Duck” was amazing, probably the best duck preparation I’ve ever had. The steak tartare was excellent as well. The kitchen split everything for us without us asking for it, which was wonderful. Absolutely top notch food AND service, and worth a visit.

Incredible food! Was super excited to try this Barbara Lynch restaurant, and happy to say I was not disappointed in the least! Seafood was incredibly fresh, the various apps and side dishes were all tasty, and the entree’s were substantial and beautiful. On the expensive side, but so worth it for special occasions! Looking forward to going back!

We had the pleasure of securing rsvp for Sat April 30th evening. We were greeted and seating in the front table by the windows which was a good spot. I preferred that area vs the back, because trying to walk past the back tables to the restrooms were quite tight. Our server Jordan was absolutely amazing, interactive and knowledgeable! We will request him next time we go again! He made our experience so so truly enjoyable. We did the chefs tasting menu with the added course of their signature dish, the gnocchi I think. Each plate was stunning and we did the Lux wine pairing , we were so impressed how perfectly each glass complimented each dish. We will be back for sure as we were told the chefs menu changes monthly!

We did the Chef’s Tasting menu. This was my first experience like this (multi course, fancy fancy, etc). When I walked in, it was so dimly lit it hurt my eyes. We asked for light, and they brought us our own personal lamp. I didn’t like raw fish, so they changed out one of the courses for the freshest, juices fried tomatoes I’ve ever experienced. They were eager to find ways to make the experience as great as it could be. They even set aside my leftovers so I could take them home (strangest, most delicious breakfast I’ve ever had). They even gave us another desert after our desert! It was insanely filling (with at least a meal leftover for me), and such fresh, quality ingredients. I would totally recommend doing this at least once!

The original Palmyra! I would prefer a traditional martini glass instead of the curved ones but bartenders are fabulous! Food always amazing.

We had the tasting menu and it was absolutely delicious! The service was outstanding - Brad was a delight and recommended multiple favorite/custom drinks when we wanted shots (“Where do you work?” was our favorite!). We had such a fun time and the ambiance, food, overall service and vibes were 10/10. The servers were so attentive and even explained each dish to us. The peach dessert plus some coffee was a great way to wrap up the evening. Definitely a high-end dining experience from start to finish. Big thank you again to Brad!

All of the meat dishes were very good to spectacular. The service was very courteous and attentive. The steak and the duck dishes were great..if you love foie gras , you will definitely love it here. I had the risotto with truffle but found it be too bland for my taste. I wouldn't recommend it unless one can't tolerate any spice at all even though it came with a generous amount of truffle. We were so full with the three course of a la carte, that we had to pack more than half of our entree which means food proportion is pretty good for fine dining. I didn't get a chance to taste the deserts as I was full but our next table had ordered a few anf they all looked great. The cocktails we ordered were pretty good. For fine dining and the service provided, I think the price is justified. If I had to nitpick , I would day the bread they served at the start was stone cold, which I took a bite and then never ate it. Else a solid place for fine dining with great service.

Great experience, great service and great food. The staff was professional, friendly and accommodating. They adapted the menu for our table, and gave us great recommendations, both for the wine list and the choice of plate. We had the set dinner with additional plates. The flavour was right and the spice/salt level was on point (most restaurants tend to over-salted their meals in that part of the US). The menu was varied, including seafood, meat, vegetables, etc. and felt refreshing. The price was certainly fair, considering the service and the food we got to enjoy.

Great food. Very creative and tasting. We had the 7-course tasting menu and enjoyed every course.

One of the best meals I have had in a long time! Easily the best oysters Ive ever eaten! Staff were exceptional and wine recommendations were superb. Cant praise enough!

I've been at No. 9 Park twice. The first time was during restaurant week, which I thought was a great way to try this place out. They sure delivered. Then I went back again for a date night. I would rank this place as one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. Food is not the best I've ever had but every single item is consistently excellent (i.e. 8 or 9 out of 10). I haven't had one thing that's not delicious. It's very rare for a restaurant to have this kind of consistent quality. Of course service is top notch and the décor is lovely. You can't go wrong with this place!

I admire this place very much. theres a friendly atmosphere. The cuisine is superb. the service is effective and the team is polite. The pay is reasonable. very much recommend.

Went to several restaurants in Boston and was really looking forward to our meal here. First and second courses were quite good, oysters and caviar, but the entrees were ABYSMAL, which was shocking based upon all of the good reviews we've read! The table next to us had the same experience, and could not find the chicken on their chicken entree. Hopefully this was a one-off bad evening, but I would not be quick to return.

Best food I've ever tasted. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The desserts are out of this world!!!

The service was the main issue. The bartender was great, the manager was great (as she did an awesome job addressing an issue that we had with our steak). However our waiter didn’t come to our table once after our food was served. Our water was never refilled, we were never asked if we needed anything. In order to address our issue with the steak we had to flag someone down and this was because our waiter was not attentive. Even when he did approach our table when it was time to order desert or get the check he didn’t even notice that everyone was out of water. It was just odd.

Everything seems to be fine, but there are some staff that needs to observe but still good customer service!!

french food and service at this place is super good. super appetizing. looking forward to returning with my coworkers. it has a cool feel to it.

I have been to Bacchanal Buffet numerous times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This buffet never disappoints and always has a vast selection of top quality foods. My last dining experience was right before and with all the new health restrictions I am hoping they pull through. As expected the line is always a bit hectic but worth the wait. If you have not had the chance make sure you give it try once they reopen!

This spot is awesome! Good prices, large portions and the staff members are always friendly.

One of my favorite spots for american food. food was so tasty. i had a brother come into town and asked me to take him back here. it has a good feel to it. feeling here is like a restaurant in fort worth i liked.

Celebrated a birthday there. The location is nice, right across the street from the Commons and Statehouse. The staff was relatively attentive given that it was a busy night. We ordered the tasting menu, which was pretty good, the dessert was okay. Overall, I would recommend to others; however, given the prices I would also recommend other restaurants in the area (Mistral, Ostra, Barcelona, etc.)

Go far the tasting and pairing... never dissapoints

Exceptional place to eat food when in a hurry. Their customer service is fast, prices are reasonable, awesome vibes. Highly recommended

I truly enjoyed this restaurant and was there twice during my visit last year. Extremely easy to find and the restaurant is located right next to the Boston Common. There is an excellent wine list with many selections of good international wines. Foods and services are top notch. Highly recommended.

Have had great meals here over the years, but, the food and service were not the usual. Maybe an off night but when your spending that much money.........We did the tasting menu-our wine pours were late. We each sent something back that was not the right with our orders. The place seemed really hectic, hard to enjoy the surroundings and the food.

Best restaurant in Boston by far

Best restaurant in Boston.

This place is fantastic! Fair prices, considerable portions and the staff members are always nice.

Fantastic food and atmosphere plus a friendly and knowledgeable staff. It was wonderful.

Very neat and convenient spot. They provide big meals and for affordable prices. We loved the menu a lot and the staff were very affable and informative. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.

They offer a fantastic range of delicious food. I loved eating here. Staff members are always kind, pricing is fair and the place is always clean.

Exceptional food, helpful staff, consistently fantastic character. They charge affordable prices and the food quality is great. Great work.

Very nice restaurant. The coconut dessert was amazing :)

The service is always quick, excellent mood, super nice employees. Will come back again when I am in town.

Superb ambience and super personal service. The menu was crisp and enchanting. Will absolutely recommend this spot to friends and family. Convenient prices and generous portions. Great work.

I eat in this lovely spot a lot! This is my favorite place to to have a good dinner. I go to this spot frequently. The cooking is just great, the staff members are polite and the price is decent. I like eating in this restaurant over a rich lunch.

We're dined here often, and tonight, the food was particularly good.

Overall we had a good experience here. The waiter who served our wine was really nice and very welcoming. The food was fine, it didn’t blow us away, especially not for the money we paid ($525 + tip). We are probably spoiled by the quality we get in London - not sure it compares to Boston. Our main comment is the speed at which we were served and the apparent haste to get us out of the restaurant. We had to ask for a break between courses as they kept coming and then after dessert we had the check dumped on the table - No offer of coffee or a other drink. we weren’t asked if we wanted a cheese course either! Then we waited for our taxi and left in silence, had to ask someone to get out coats. Another small criticism (but if you’re charging a fortune for a fine dining experience, then it’s the attention to detail that counts) - the tablecloths were creased and not ironed. Sounds petty but it is lazy. All in all a pleasant night but not worth the expense in terms of a culinary experience compared to what you can get in other restaurants at this level.

My dinner here met my every (admittedly lofty) expectation - tremendous food and exceptional service.