
Mesob Restaurant and Bar
The mesob — that woven basket that gives this South End newcomer its name — is the whole point: food meant to be pulled apart by hand, over injera, with everyone leaning in.
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks is one of the best american restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.
There are rooms that make a case for coming back before you've ordered, and Eastern Standard—reopened around the corner from its old Kenmore Square address in October 2023—is one of them.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks is listed in the More of a night out price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,153 Google reviews.
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Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks is a American restaurant located in Boston, Boston. There are rooms that make a case for coming back before you've ordered, and Eastern Standard—reopened around the corner from its old Kenmore Square address in October 2023—is one of them.
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks is best for date night. Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,153 Google reviews.
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.0 from 2,153 reviews
Start with Oysters on the Half Shell, Steak Frites, Lobster Gnocchi and Butterscotch Bread Pudding. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks holds a 9.0 Google rating from 2,153 reviews. Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,153 Google reviews.
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks is located at 775 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks is tagged for date night dining. Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,153 Google reviews.
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