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9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
date night
1810 reviews
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Parish Cafe & Bar
Parish Cafe & Bar is one of the best american restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Back Bay.
Parish Cafe & Bar suits a night out in Back Bay when you want american that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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9.0
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Best for
date night and cocktail
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Back Bay · 361 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 1,972 reviews
Address
Back Bay | 361 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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What makes Parish Cafe & Bar worth the move
Parish Cafe & Bar works for date night in Back Bay because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,972 Google reviews.
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9.0 from 1,972 Google reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Style
American in Back Bay
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 9.0 from 1,972 reviews
Price point: $$
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For now, Parish Cafe & Bar holds a 9.0 rating across 1,972 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 361 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.0 (1,972 reviews)
- Cuisine
- American
- Neighborhood
- Back Bay
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Parish Cafe & Bar serve?
Parish Cafe & Bar is a American restaurant located in Back Bay, Boston. Parish Cafe & Bar suits a night out in Back Bay when you want american that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
What is Parish Cafe & Bar best for?
Parish Cafe & Bar is best for cocktail, date night. Parish Cafe & Bar works for date night in Back Bay because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,972 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Parish Cafe & Bar?
Parish Cafe & Bar is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,972 reviews
Is Parish Cafe & Bar worth visiting?
Parish Cafe & Bar holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,972 reviews. Parish Cafe & Bar works for date night in Back Bay because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,972 Google reviews.
Where is Parish Cafe & Bar located?
Parish Cafe & Bar is located at 361 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Parish Cafe & Bar good for a date night?
Yes — Parish Cafe & Bar is tagged for date night dining. Parish Cafe & Bar works for date night in Back Bay because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,972 Google reviews.
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