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Google
9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
date night
1810 reviews
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Zaku Izakaya
Zaku Izakaya is one of the best japanese izakaya restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in South End.
Zaku Izakaya suits a night out in South End when you want japanese izakaya that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Rating (Google) 9.0
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9.0
Rating
Based on 118 reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
South End · 520 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 118 reviews
Address
South End | 520 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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What makes Zaku Izakaya worth the move
Zaku Izakaya works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 118 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.0 from 118 Google reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Style
Japanese Izakaya in South End
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 9.0 from 118 reviews
Price point: $$
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9.0 from 118 reviews
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For now, Zaku Izakaya holds a 9.0 rating across 118 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 520 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.0 (118 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Japanese Izakaya
- Neighborhood
- South End
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Zaku Izakaya serve?
Zaku Izakaya is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant located in South End, Boston. Zaku Izakaya suits a night out in South End when you want japanese izakaya that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
What is Zaku Izakaya best for?
Zaku Izakaya is best for cocktail, hidden gem, date night. Zaku Izakaya works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 118 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Zaku Izakaya?
Zaku Izakaya is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 118 reviews
Is Zaku Izakaya worth visiting?
Zaku Izakaya holds a 9.0 Google rating from 118 reviews. Zaku Izakaya works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 118 Google reviews.
Where is Zaku Izakaya located?
Zaku Izakaya is located at 520 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Zaku Izakaya good for a date night?
Yes — Zaku Izakaya is tagged for date night dining. Zaku Izakaya works for date night in South End because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 118 Google reviews.
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