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Google
9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
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1810 reviews
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The Shawmut Inn
The Shawmut Inn is one of the best japanese restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in South End.
The Shawmut Inn suits a night out in South End when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Rating (Google) 4.7
80 reviews
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4.7
Rating
Based on 80 reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
South End · 477 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
4.7 from 80 reviews
Phone
(617) 377-4165
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What makes The Shawmut Inn worth the move
The Shawmut Inn works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 80 Google reviews.
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Public rating
4.7 from 80 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Japanese in South End
Spend
moderate
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Google rating: 4.7 from 80 reviews
Price point: moderate
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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4.7 from 80 reviews
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For now, The Shawmut Inn holds a 4.7 rating across 80 Google reviews.
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What cuisine does The Shawmut Inn serve?
The Shawmut Inn is a Japanese restaurant located in South End, Boston. The Shawmut Inn suits a night out in South End when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
What is The Shawmut Inn best for?
The Shawmut Inn is best for south end dining, dinner, considered, date night, japanese. The Shawmut Inn works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 80 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Shawmut Inn?
The Shawmut Inn is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.7 from 80 reviews
Is The Shawmut Inn worth visiting?
The Shawmut Inn holds a 4.7 Google rating from 80 reviews. The Shawmut Inn works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 80 Google reviews.
Where is The Shawmut Inn located?
The Shawmut Inn is located at 477 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is The Shawmut Inn good for a date night?
Yes — The Shawmut Inn is tagged for date night dining. The Shawmut Inn works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 4.7 rating across 80 Google reviews.
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