33 Restaurant and Lounge

This place is bad in more ways than I can possibly list. The bouncers kept us outside for a really long time claiming that it was at capacity and we entered to find out it was only half full. The bar is understaffed and it took up to 30 minutes to be served. The drinks are priced on par with the best clubs in New York or LA but it is not one of the Best Clubs in NY or LA ... it is not even in the top clubs in Boston. Stay away ... far away! Pros: Nicely decorate Cons: Terrible service and overpriced drinks more

These guys are about as pretentious as they come, especially considering the club is usually only 50% full. Don't be fooled by the line outside: it's just an illusion. Guest list means nothing and the bouncers are not only rude but ugly. Once you are in be ready for more frustration: The bartenders are spread so thin you would think they are trying not to sell their way overpriced drinks. more

Coming to 33 has been a very interesting experience I must say. Saturday night, 8:30 reservation party of 4. We were seated promptly and since the beginning, had excellent service from our waiter. He was very courteous, professional, fast, and calm. He took the time to explain in detail items in the menu, he was very knowledgeable, and even gave some interesting facts about the chef, which helped to explain 33's exotic, and elaborate menu. Our evening was going perfectly fine, we were enjoying the food and great wine suggested by the sommelier, but it all became somewhat distracting and upsetting when the nightclub crowd started coming in. We had to yell to each other to be heard, it took a long time to get our desserts and our check, because due to the hecticness, our waiter couldn't even make it to our table. And even him, who seemed so relaxed and organized at the beginning, got so tense and frantic that it made us feel no longer welcomed and we even felt uncomfortable. As soon as we got the check we struggled to make it to the front door and left in panic! We enjoyed the food, loved the service before 10:30. I highly recommend this fine restaurant for an early dinner. If you like the noisy and routines, come for a late dinner, this seems to be the place to be. Salute, and enjoy. Pros: Excellent food and service Cons: Late night routines more

This restaurant is fantastic. My girlfriend and I have come here on several occasions, and have nothing to complain about. The food is superb, the waitstaff quick, knowledgeable and efficient, and the ambience is unparalleled. They even honored my special request to the maitre d for a special dessert palate for our anniversary! I never write these reviews, but I feel like I have to say something so that all you people looking for a hot spot to go on a date will not be deterred by these snooty, and apparently stupid people that think the 33 is not up to par. I have never been hassled by the bouncer. He is doing his job by keeping people out. Rich snots that are given a hard time by him are probably just not used to being stopped by bouncers when the wave 100's in front of their faces drunk. Don't let these losers deter you. Go to the 33. You'll love it!!! Pros: everything Cons: just a tad pricey for the college lads more

Long story short - my husband and I went to dinner with 4 friends. We got a limo and reservations at 33 for 8:30 last Saturday night and we were seated quickly. The feed us drinks and more drinks, however they do not feed us food. We had to beg for more bread and our salads (which came at 10:15). We spoke to 4 people about the service. Our server said ""I'm serving you, you all have drinks"", we needed food. We were promised free dessert which we asked to have right then and there because we couldn't wait for dinner anymore. Around 10:30 we got up and left. We ended up at Bertucci's next door and they fed us within 5 minutes of sitting down, we should have gone there in the first place. Pros: Strong drinks Cons: Worst service I have EVER had more

Even as an older gentlman, a local who visited many bars Boston has to offer, I find 33 enjoyable and just fine with no problems. I find it to be a good restaurant with exceptional food and service where I enjoy returning. Two years ago, I hosted a company party there where things went smoothly as my younger guests ended up staying after dinner because it turned into a club. I don't go to loud places anymore, but I still return to 33 occasionally and I hear good things from my colleagues whenever they visit there. Well, my audience, I opened Citysearch today because I wanted to post a review about 33 with a hope that other viewers might find my saying helpful. But, I find myself wanting to touch two separate subjects. Subject A -about 33- good food(balanced with spices and choices of sides, excellent for the upcoming cold weather, my chicken was little too hot for my taste) and drinks(flavorful and creative, but my strawberry drink was too sweet), and polite service (plus good knowledge of their menu). All in all, another satisfied night. Subject B -posted comments - While I agree with not everybody always having good experiences, I find the restless relay of complaints from one person(obviously) rather not helpful- maybe I am too old to understand what the negative shouting is all about, but I'd like to hear exactly what is especially wrong about 33 so we can keep the pointers in mind. All the complaints about service, line-ups, crowded space, security staff, etc...they are typical complaints that any lounges receive. Anything that is not ordinary, that ""33"" can't deliver while other venus can, should be mentioned more, I think. It's this simple. As an ex-clubber, I say wherever there is a line with public demand high, you know you are not the single most important guest in the club...everyone else is as well, and therefore, you shouldn't always expect your demands to be met perfectly before someone else's. Pros: ambience, food, drinks Cons: crowded after hours more

We had a complaint on this site about a week or two ago and we notice that it was taken down. The reason for it was that the owner of this restaurant actually called this review site to complain. It's ironic that his wish was granted over that of a guest that paid good money for a night out and came away disappointed with a fruitless evening out with friends. I guess telling the truth was not welcomed even if my partner's wife was approach in a lewd manner. I won't go into details because details are what 33 is not about. Avoid this catastrophic venue called a restaurant. Pros: NONE WHAT SO EVER Cons: READ MY REVIEW more

I don't reccomend this place to anyone. Anyone who likes to feel appreciated for being a client someplace should not come here. There is a blatant disregard for anyone. This is supposed to be a restaurant but instead when 1030 rolls around you get hurried out the door or to get up off your table so that they can move the table for all their drinking customers. No common curtousy either from the bouncer after we made the ill decision to stay after dinner. He wouldn't let our one female friend in since there was a line. Well it was the last time we'll be going there and again I say no one should go to this place. Do they have any managers here or jsut a bunch of mindless people who like to make themselves feel more important than they really are? more

We tried entering 33 on a saturday evening, around 10:30pm; we wanted to stop for drinks and dessert. The bouncer was rude and informed us that the place is full and we have to wait outside, even though 33 Restaurant and Lounge is SUPPOSED to be a restaurant first, then a lounge! After me asking to speak with a manager the bouncer told me that he is the manager and the owner too (???); that is unheard of, but if the owner was the bouncer, I would have thought he might be actually happy to have clients enter the place. The same night we had dinner at Avila (excellent service and food) and none of us recalled having any trouble entering the restaurant, let alone wait outside. We have been to numerous other classy and well worth the money restaurants in Boston and none of them has a bouncer outside, refusing to let clients into the place. 33 will never establish a quality reputation for it's food unless it changes it attitude towards clients and defines itself as either a restaurant or a club only. If you are looking for a great meal and dessert, avoid this place! Pros: Avoid the place! Cons: Avoid the place! more

Friday 10pm, and we had to convince the bouncer that we had reservations. We had to call the hostess because he said he 'wasn't moving from the door'. I had to call the restaurant and then gave him my cell phone so he can speak with the hostess and he just remove the rope and said 'just go in"". We ask the hostess after we sat down that we would like to speak with the manager, she said 'i will try, he is busy you know and we have to get ready to open the club..."". We should have gotten the hint and left but it was 10:25 pm on a friday night, 25 minutes after our reservation was almost ignored. The restaurant wasn't full but wasn't busy either. It went downhill from there. Food was cold, service was mediocre, wrong temp on steak and of course, no manager on sight. We left disappointed and will never be back again. Pros: Bad reception Cons: Non existant management more

Until this week, 33 was my favorite lounge/club in Boston. I have been there countless times in the last 5 years since I moved to Boston. I have celebrated with table service in the Lounge for two of my birthdays, as well as numerous other special occasions with friends. I have never had reason to complain, but I organized a birthday celebration recently and was APPALLED. I made a reservation for a $250 table in the Lounge with the night club manager, who was very friendly. Our party was promptly seated by the night club manager when we arrived and the service was fine, but at the end of the night, I was presented with a check subtotaled over $350. It was not itemized so I assumed that I had to add tip to my tab. There was no note whatsoever stating that service charge was included already, so I included a 20% tip. After I left that evening, I calculated again the things we ordered and realized it could not have totaled over $350. I called 33 and was told that an 18% service charge is added to all bills for table service in the Lounge. When I spoke to the manager requesting that they remove the additional 20% tip I added to the bill, he was absolutely RUDE. Not only did he refuse to remove the charge, he started our conversation by telling me that he couldn't imagine anyone stupid enough to go to an establishment and accidently overtip. In retrospect, I should have asked for an itemized bill, but the manager's attitude is completely unacceptable. I added tip because I was trying to be a good customer, but instead, had to endure the manager insulting me. This may be a fun place to go, but the owners should really rethink who they employ to interact with their customers. Pros: nice scene, good music Cons: terrible service more

This restaurant seems to have no management at all!!! Even with reservations we had to wait forever to be seated, even though they had several emtpy tables. Finally, when we were seated, the table was dirty!!! Is this a first class, top notch restaurant? Food was so so at best and service was below par. The only good things about this restaurant are the winelist and ambiance, decoration is really nice and well done, besides that this place is highly overrated and we will never go back again. Pros: Ambiance, winelist, bar Cons: Service, cleanliness, overpriced menu more

Wow, this place rocks! I jsut moved from LA so my brother took me out to 33 last Friday night. HOT looking people (hot bartenders, man!!)! We waited at the bar while we waited for friends, and the lady bartender was very quick to get us drinks (strong! worth the $ )and was very friendly. We got there late but were able to have some snacks before the place got really crowded. Good food. I only got to try chicken, but next time I will try the dinner menu. Food is definitely recommended! I like this place better than that ""Underbar"" whatever place is..this is a true lounge...people look good and and loved the music and the atmosphere. I will be returning to this place a lot, but next time, with much more stylish shirt. Recommended!!! Pros: Beautiful ladies, good house drinks more

What is going on with the bartenders at 33? I went to 33 a couple of weeks ago and it was early in the evening before the bar got busy with it's late night crowd. I came at 8:30 I waited with my date for about 20 minutes before anyone greated us and served us our drink (although there were 2 bartenders chatting infront of us) neither of them acknowledged our presence. Toward the end of the night neither of the bartenders could figure out where our tab was, what we had to drink. We waited an additional 30 minutes to get our check which we never got the bartender just said it'll be $48.00 well we just wanted to leave by this time so we paid. Management needs to take a serious look at the quality service provided at this establishment. Cons: POOR SERVICE more

We took our daughter here for her 21st birthday last night and it was exceptional. The service was impeccable, the food outstanding and the ambience very attractive. Pros: service, ambience, food more

I am absolutly showcked with the quality of women who frequest this bar. Plus, the bartenders are quick and responsive. I highly recommend this bar/club/restaurant!!!! Pros: Fast Service, Strong Drinks, Great waitstaff Cons: what cons? more

I rarely write reviews. However, after going to the 33 Restaurant last night with my wife for our anniversary, I could not help myself. We walked down Stanhope street from Berkley and at first thought we had made a mistake, because it didn't seem to be the likely place for a CitySearch top 10 Romantic Restaurant. But then, there it was hidden away at the end of a dark alley. When we went inside the restaurant, I was a little nervous because I think we were the only couple in the whole restaurant. Now granted it was a Tuesday night at 9pm, but my general rule of thumb is that you can tell how good a restaurant is by the line, right? WRONG! more

Heard lots about 33 Restaurant. If your expectation is low, then dinner is good, but it's really not anything special for that price you pay. While some of the interior design is kind of cool, I won't pick this restaurant purely for the food. It's a better hang out place for an after dinner drink with your date. Pros: Singles Scene Cons: Not worth the price just for dinner if you are not for dating purposes more

My husband and I went out for our anniversary and he brought me to 33, the service was outstanding the drinks were top notch and the food was to die for!! They made our first year celebration one we will never forget. Pros: great service, ambiance .. food!! more

So I was very wary about coming here because of the comments made by several people about the doorstaff.I have a dozen or so friends that go here and said they aren't always rude so last weekend I decided to tag along and find out on my own. First off they did have a line and the wait was kind of long but it's a hot spot what do you expect.Not everyone can be VIP and not everyone should expect to be. when I got to the front I asked how long the wait was and was given a straight answer ""not sure, but not too much longer"".I prefer this more than anything else I have ever gotten since most places will tell you 5 or 10 minutes and be way off.So there were 3 things I mainly wanted to mention.1st- there was someone being taken out or walked out, whatever the correct term is for throwing someone out and there was a crowd of people around the ropes and this is why I say polite but assertive the guy directly at the ropes (light skinned and shorter than the other doormen) cleared the people outside the ropes not by pushing and yelling but saying somewthing like watch out folks we have someone being sent out or something like that which was polite but was assertive so people would move.2nd- there was a taller skinny dark guy inside (who looked like he was mad all the time) I had some friends inline further back and I approached him and asked if he could get them in and he was hesitant at first but then he said show him who they were and he would see about getting them in since it was already close to 1am, so he let them in which I thanked him for, he was stern but seemed only to be following the rules. 3rd- I will be returning because the drinks were a bit expensive but they were very good and I think everyone that wrote something bad on here were probably just bitter they didn't hookup that night and were probably thrown out for being drunk.Not the place for fanuiel hall type drunkness or lansdowne st. narcotic's use. It's an upscale place w/ upscale ppl. Pros: drinks, bartenders are good, upstairs nice and cool Cons: hot downstairs, price of signiture drinks, euro trash receptical more