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Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is one of the best seafood restaurants in Boston for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in South End.
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is a smart brunch call in South End when the morning is supposed to feel a little more like an occasion.
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Rating (Google) 8.8
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Best for
brunch and late night
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
South End · 400 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
8.8 from 1,357 reviews
Address
South End | 400 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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What makes Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar worth the move
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is a clean first click in South End in Boston when you want a seafood option you can trust. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,357 Google reviews.
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Public rating
8.8 from 1,357 Google reviews
Best for
brunch and late night
Style
Seafood in South End
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 8.8 from 1,357 reviews
Price point: $$
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Quick details
- Address
- 400 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 8.8 (1,357 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Seafood
- Neighborhood
- South End
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar serve?
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is a Seafood restaurant located in South End, Boston. Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is a smart brunch call in South End when the morning is supposed to feel a little more like an occasion.
What is Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar best for?
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is best for brunch, late night, cocktail. Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is a clean first click in South End in Boston when you want a seafood option you can trust. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,357 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar?
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 8.8 from 1,357 reviews
Is Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar worth visiting?
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar holds a 8.8 Google rating from 1,357 reviews. Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is a clean first click in South End in Boston when you want a seafood option you can trust. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,357 Google reviews.
Where is Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar located?
Bootleg Special Kitchen & Bar is located at 400 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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