33 Restaurant and Lounge

My boyfriend and I love the nightlife here and we occasionally dine when we can. This time we found ourselves looking at a whole new menu. I didn't mind either because I like CHANGE people! Anyhow, it was great. I had the Miso Sake Cod....to-die-for-delicious. My bf had the filet mignon wrapped in bacon - his two favorite things in this world (I come next in line). 2 thumbs up! We were happy customers. Pros: Nightclub/lounge, New Menu, Cozy date spot more

Hot Halloween party we had!!!!! I moved from Miami a few months ago,and I was damn surprised how Boston has NO cool lounges! - UNTIL - I found 33! Sorry 33, your food is not hot yo! My burger was just bad, but drinks were good. I've been to 33 two times and it's more a club than a restaurant it seems. If you guys want to experience a cool dance place with people who can actually spend money and not be cheap and complain all night, go to 33! You want cheap beer, go somwhere else. Just don't order the burger, then you will be happy. Pros: DJ, bar, scene, hot people Cons: slow appetizer, late dining more

I went here to celebrate a birthday. The service was unbelievably slow. We (6 ppl) were at the restaurant for over 3 hours, not by choice. About 2hrs into our experience, loud music came blaring out of the speakers. We were in a small dining room, still eating our meal, and another party of 15+ was in the room with us and they had just started on appetizers. The music was so loud, we basically abandoned conversation and tried to get out as fast as possible. However, someone had ordered from their prix fixe menu so we had to wait for dessert which took so long we were certain they must have run out of ingredients and gone to a grocery store in Maine. Pros: bar, location Cons: service, food, staff more

I have never been so upset by a Boston bar, ever. If I could give this place no stars, I would. If you're not on the VIP list (VIP list=know a bouncer) and don't plan on paying off the bouncer, you're not getting in. Despite the fact we knew it was empty inside based on what people coming out said, they repeatedly claimed they were at capacity while three seconds later letting in another friend. Based on people going in, it was full of men. Talk about a place that takes itself too seriously! Cons: Discriminatory Bouncers, Line for an empty dance floor, over-priced drinks more

Decided to try out the restaurant because it was restaurant week after all and me and my friend thought the food was delicious. The decoration of the place was nice. The waiter was very good with customer service. I was just disappointed that it was so extremely empty by the time we arrived for our 9 pm reservation. There were only about 4 other tables. Was it because it was Monday I don't know but I would give this place a second chance on a weekend though Pros: restaurant week Cons: where were the people more

My friend from San Diego came out to visit Mothers Day weekend. My girlfriend, her sister, my buddy and myself thought it would be nice to check out a new restaurant. I heard the buzz about this restaurant so I decided to check it out. more

Went on Mothers Day 08 for brunch. It was $49 per person and horrible food. The eggs and french toast were cold on the buffet and the bacon and sausage were barely warm They charged $12 for each mimosa, and poured about 2 1/2 oz of mediocre champagne. Would not go back. more

food's average. liked their sangria tho. Pros: ambiance, totally T accessible (orange line is right there), happening area Cons: parking (they have valet, i think) more

I personally don't agree with all the hype this place gets. I was there for a friend's birthday and I have to say, NOT IMPRESSIVE AT ALL. Sure, the place looked pretty, but the food and service sucked. I was there to celebrate a friend's birthday and the person I spoke with when I made reservations knew it was going to be a birthday party. Upon our arrival, we asked if they could hold our cake. That was when they decided to inform us about the charges for having our own cake. $7 per person just for using their plates. That would cost more than the cake! It was ridiculous! The drinks were not that great and our waiter was not the best. Needless to say the food was not worth it for such a small portion. Pros: Looks nice Cons: Everything else more

To say that my experience at 33 was horrible is an understatement. My friends and I could not have been treated more poorly and I have never had anyone speak to me as rudely as the managerial staff did at 33. I went there to celebrate a friend's birthday and was looking forward to a fun night however, the staff was rude to us from the start, making us feel unwelcome and as if they were doing us a favor by letting us in. The bouncers are on a complete power trip and gave many of the guests in my party a hard time getting in, even though they were on ""the list."" In hindsight, I wish we had left after our first rude encounter with the bouncers (before we even entered the place) but, unfortunately we stayed. That said, I will never go back to 33 again. Pros: 1 friendly waitress Cons: The rest of the staff, overpriced drinks, warm beer more

My girlfriend and I had dinner here on Saturday night for her birthday. Before dinner we had a martini and cosmo at the bar which were prepared perfectly. The food was amazing and the recommended wine delicious. Our server Khalid was second to none. He was personable, attentive and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to my closest of friends. I just wish we lived closer so that I could visit more often. I will definately be back on my next trip to Boston. Pros: Food, Staff Cons: Location more

33 is the WORST restaurant I have ever been to! I had a 9pm dinner reservation. Upon arrival, they told us they were ""backed up"" and it would be ""just a few minutes"". We sat at the bar where we were served warm white wine (apparantly their fridge wasn't working or their wine cellar is not at the correct temperature because even our red wine was warmer than it should have been). At 10 pm, our table was ready (yes we had to wait an entire hour to be seated, what was the point of making a reservation?!!). The night just proceeded to get worse, it took them 15 minutes to get us the bottle of wine we ordered and 20 just to put bread down on our table. My fiance ordered the filet mignon and asked that it be cooked rare and I ordered the tuna steak. Well, not only was his filet over cooked (it was medium), it also wasn't filet - they served him a NY Strip instead! We sent it back and they came back with a rare piece of, once again, NY Strip (are they trying to trick people? I don't get it!). In case you were wondering, my tuna was awful, I took one bite and was done with it. The food was so bad, this was the first time we had no desire to even look at a dessert menu, we just wanted to get out of there as quickly as we could! Needless to say, I came home and ate left over pizza. On the plus side, we were not charged for my fiance's filet ( I mean NY steak strip!). Don't go here, terrible food, service and atmosphere! more

This was truly a high-end club for scene and crowd!!! Hot looking guys everywhere, ladies!! My friends and I had a club nite out at 33 last weekend, and we had the best time ever. We will definitely come back. Drink prices were pretty high at first, but for the music and the scene, we didn't mind too much in the end. I liked the two-floor idea. Downstairs lounge is small but sexier. I did learn the second time I ordered drinks, that just vodka vs. goose reflected different prices..I guess I'll go for regular vodka next time.We liked the middle bartender (pretty asian girl) 'cuz not only she was the fastest we had ever seen, but she was very nice when we asked for water. We appreciated it (bartenders at mantra were so rude about water! ). If you guys are looking for some dancing in nice outfit, pumping music, hot crowd, I recommend 33. One tip, there is a parking garage right on Clarendon. It's cheaper than valet. Pros: best club, nice staff, two floors Cons: no late night dining more

It was a long night and at first, things were looking like they wouldn't get any better. This is a classic story of a restaurant taking a bad day and turning it around. The waitstaff is attentive and will recommend items on the menu if you're unsure. The wine list is limited in quantity, but quality abounds, even on the by-the-glass list. Their prices seem a bit high, but I am from Atlanta. The Caesar salad was good w/o the anchovies and the tuna entree was nice and light, but no one told the chef that 'mixed veggies' in the couscous is not ratatouille. Regardless of the food, the bananas foster bread pudding is NOT to be missed; it's one of the best desserts I've had in awhile. The sommeleier sent over a nice Cadillac dessert wine just because I asked about the '97 d'Yqem (which they were out of) but it made the dessert course twice as nice. They callled me a cab and timed it to my departure...very detail-oriented. Did I mention they're truly nice people? Pros: Good food and friendly people Cons: high prices and general blandness more

I have been to 33 several times with and without table service. To be honest the atmosphere was better some years ago. The line is tough but that is just Boston. The crowd on a night can range from European to Bostonian night club. Some nights have a very young attractive European crowd. Other times, barley making a B list crowd. I will be heading there again with a party of 20 or so this weekend. I have enjoyed my nights their but it is not for everyone, even many of my good friends. I have lived in CA for 4 years and its scene as well has most US cities. My point, I?m very open to new places and faces. I don?t want every place to feel like Boston or the East Coast. Change is nice. I have read most of all these review and look forward to adding my own after the weekend. Pros: Different crowd similar to Sophia?s slash Pravda 116 back in the day Cons: Line, lack of customer service in the service more

Went to 33 on Saturday night great girls night out! Atmosphere and people were fun and super friendly lots of eye candy ladies!! DJ was off the hook better than Gypsy Bar by far even if the lower level was closed for a private party.... The only thing that was bad was the bar service. Three rounds of drinks, three different bartenders, three different prices!! and that was not for the ""infused"" cocktails these were single liquer drinks... I have been in the hospitality buisness for over 20 years and know the game your bartenders were playing!! Time for a staff meeting you never know who they may be scamming next!! Pros: Atmosphere & DJ Cons: Dishonest Bar Staff more

My husband and I have eaten in many great restaurants in Boston and elsewhere. We went to 33 for our anniversary with high expectations and were quite disappointed. While the drinks and appetizers (the corn chowder and the scallops) were good and tasty, the service was terrible, and the entrees and sides were unimpressive at best. The waitress was standoffish from the start. As a single example of the subpar service, our drink glasses were empty for more than 30 minutes before I was able to flag the waitress down for a new one -- and she walked away before my husband could request one as well. The vermont chicken was served practically raw -- and half the meat was actually pork, which I did not expect in a chicken dish, especially as I do not eat pork and certainly would not have thought to ask. The truffle ""mac & cheese"" was flavorless. Perhaps it was just a bad night for the restaurant, but it was one of the least enjoyable meals I've had in Boston. Pros: Good (albeit expensive) drinks; tasty appetizers Cons: Poor service; terrible entrees and sides more

I've never been in my entire life to a worst restaurant. I wonder why they're still open. Reading some ""nice"" reviews about them here I got so upset that I had to write my own. What a bust!!! We went there expecting an upscale, sophisticated, classy place, and we're stunned to find out how everything we had thought were basically misconceptions created by an insane amount of paid advertising. The place STINKS!!! Management is non-existent, our server had no idea of ingredients and basic information about menu items, the food takes forever to come, drinks are overpriced and sub-par. The only good thing I have to say about this restaurant is the winelist, the rest has to go down in Boston restaurant scene as the WORST RESTAURANT EVER!!! FOLLOW MY ADVICE DO NOT GO THERE!!!! Pros: Winelist Cons: everything else! I mean, it's all messed up with this place more

Everything was perfect! When we got there the hostess was all smiles and sat us right away. When we got to the table the waiter was there in a flash with recommendations that met everyone's taste, and believe me 4 girls are hard to please :o) Our waiter, George, was great. He could not have been better if he tried. He must have overheard that my girlfriend got a promotion during our conversations because there was a candle in her dessert and congrats was written on the plate. He went out of his way for us, all evening, and that is something you never see in a restaurant anymore. George and 33 have a brand new set of regulars! I highly recommend 33 to anyone and everyone. more

And on top of all this, after our group dropped a grand at the restaurant, we were not allowed into the downstairs club because we had not made reservations there. The manager called us arrogant for insisting to be let in. At that point, we didn't really want anything more to do with a place who treats paying customers like that, but it's the principle of the situation. Who manages a business like that?! Anyway, there are plenty of better, more fun places around Boston to spend your money. more