Restaurant

Audubon

Name: Audubon
Address: 838 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02215, US
Price range: $$

Audubon is one of the best bar and grill restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.

Audubon sits at 838 Beacon St in the thick of the Fenway-Kenmore corridor, and it wears that location without apology.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Audubon sits at 838 Beacon St in the thick of the Fenway-Kenmore corridor, and it wears that location without apology. This is the bar that knows exactly what it is: a serious neighborhood anchor with a bamboo patio, wall-to-wall screens for the Sox, Celtics, or Patriots, and a kitchen run by executive chef Suzi Maitland that has no interest in coasting on the sports-bar alibi. What separates Audubon from the grab-a-beer blocks surrounding it is that the food actually earns attention on its own terms. The ownership trio of Beau Sturm, Jay Bellao, and Josh Childs built something that functions equally well as a live-music venue, a game-watch destination, and a low-key dinner spot — which, in a neighborhood this transient, is genuinely difficult to sustain. Maitland runs a rotating seasonal menu, which means the kitchen isn't in autopilot mode. A few items have developed enough staying power to appear consistently across menu sources: the katsu chicken sandwich brings a Japanese-inflected crunch to bar-food territory, and it's the kind of dish that signals a kitchen thinking past the path of least resistance. The grilled cheese dip reads like a bar snack that got a real kitchen's attention — reportedly approached with more craft than the genre usually demands. Roasted beets round out the signature list as the kind of vegetable-forward anchor that diners either seek out or get quietly converted by. At a price level that keeps the tab honest, none of these are ego plays; they're the menu's way of telling you the kitchen is in it. The move regulars know: the bamboo forest patio is one of the more genuinely distinctive outdoor spaces in this part of Boston, and it fills up fast when the weather cooperates — arrive early or call ahead. On game nights, the numerous large screens mean there's no bad seat for the action, but if you're here to eat with focus rather than cheer, earlier weeknight slots let Maitland's menu breathe. Book ahead on OpenTable, especially Thursday through Saturday.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Based on 838 reviews

Best for

date night and cocktail

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Moderate spend

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Boston · 838 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Price

Moderate spend

Google rating

9.2 from 838 reviews

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Boston | 838 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

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What to order

Signature dishes at Audubon

Katsu chicken sandwich

Grilled cheese dip

Roasted beets

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What makes Audubon worth the move

Audubon works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Katsu chicken sandwich and Grilled cheese dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 838 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 838 Google reviews

Best for

date night and cocktail

Style

Bar and Grill in Boston

Spend

Moderate spend

Best for

cocktail date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 838 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Katsu chicken sandwich, Grilled cheese dip, Roasted beets

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Address: 838 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (838 reviews)
Cuisine: Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Boston

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What cuisine does Audubon serve?

Audubon is a Bar and Grill restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Audubon sits at 838 Beacon St in the thick of the Fenway-Kenmore corridor, and it wears that location without apology.

What is Audubon best for?

Audubon is best for cocktail, date night. Audubon works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Katsu chicken sandwich and Grilled cheese dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 838 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Audubon?

Audubon is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 838 reviews

What should I order at Audubon?

Start with Katsu chicken sandwich, Grilled cheese dip and Roasted beets. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Audubon worth visiting?

Audubon holds a 9.2 Google rating from 838 reviews. Audubon works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Katsu chicken sandwich and Grilled cheese dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 838 Google reviews.

Where is Audubon located?

Audubon is located at 838 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Audubon good for a date night?

Yes — Audubon is tagged for date night dining. Audubon works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Katsu chicken sandwich and Grilled cheese dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 838 Google reviews.

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