33 Restaurant and Lounge

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33 Stanhope St (at Clarendon Street)
Boston, MA 02116

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(617) 572-3311
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Best

3 jumbo shrimp for $3 3 lamb chops with this fondue from gorgonzola... mmm..... 3 different dips for some pita bread... I used the tzatziki for the lamb... 3 sliders.... classi...

Worst

I was here on Valentine's Day and was quite unimpressed. First of all there was a fixed menu of which we were not informed of when making the reservation. Secondly, we felt like...

Celebrity Sightings Galore! 5/15/2005

I've been here a million times - The crowd was trendy & classy...I've seen quite a few celebs (always impressive) - Mark Walburg, Derek Jeeter & Giambi, (who cares that they're from NYC - they're Hot!), Red Sox Wives (and RS Wives) are regulars, I even hear that Sandra Bullock was there for a party during the Hasty Pudding Awards. An overall great place...they have cool private rooms for dinners & cocktail recpetions. Pros: Celebrities, Great Food, Great for Groups! more
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I love 33 5/10/2005

Although not the cheapest place to eat 33 never disappoints and you get what you pay for. The service is excellent, the ambience is both sophisticated and inviting and the food is delicious. This is the only restaurant in Boston that I have been to over and over again. The signature drinks are great- I highly recommend the 33-tini. Pros: service, cool bar Cons: pricey, crowded at night more
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Extraordinary Food 5/10/2005

Our meal at ""33"" was nothing short of exceptional...although there appears to be more of a bar scene the restaurant should not be overlooked...it is extraordinary more
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JUST WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! 5/10/2005

Having won a gift certificate to your restaurant...Only to discover a wonderful place to have great food, excellent service... My husband and I have decided that we will be coming back for dinner at least once a month, making it one of our favorite dinning places...Where we can smile and look into each other eyes, and make it our special place..Thank you and continue with being one of the GREAT places in Boston... more
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User review by theduke37 5/7/2005

Really cool space, pretty neat place to have a drink. The food, which has been widely panned by the Zagat's scene was decent. I had an uninteresting cornish game hen, but my date's tenderloin was excellent. The truffled mac and cheese side is outstanding. The service was disappointing. They sat us down in the corner and I guess the waiter didn't notice we were there, so we were unattended to for the first 10 or 15 minutes we were there. The waiter wasn't knowledgable, fumbled around and reversed our glasses of wine. Overall, seems like a really great place to have a drink, and it was fine for us because you can get one entree off with the Entertainment Card here, but if you were just to walk in, you'd be having a decent meal at fine dining prices. Pros: Ambience, Mac and cheese, Steak Cons: Service more
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Good ambiance but awful service 4/5/2005

Nice decor but the food is awful for the price points; they didnt even fully cook the risotto. When told, the manager returns with the same risotto using the same undercooked rice. The worse thing about this place is the lounge. They always keep the same 20 people waiting outside in the cold even though its empty inside just to give off an air of exclusivity. Come on, its Boston, not New York. The bouncers ask for not-so-subtle handouts to sneak you in and make degrading remarks about women while they walk in. After awhile, it turns into a mob scene as people crowd toward the entrance to avoid being passed over by the bouncers arbitrariness. Ive been here multiple times and the musics usually pretty good on the weekends but it is definitely not worth the necessary homage paid to the gatekeepers. After all, who are the clients here? more
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No seating 4/3/2005

My friends and I were looking to go out, sit, have some drinks, chat, people watch etc. But when we got to 33 at 8:30PM we were told the lounge wasn't open yet, and the seating was for those who were eating only. The bar had no seats left, and everyone was standing around - uncomfortably close to the people who were trying to eat dinner. We didn't want to push through to get a drink and then end up standing over people eating dinner so we just left. Maybe I""ll try again but I doubt it. Pros: hip atmosphere Cons: no seating to drink more
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Check the wines! 12/23/2004

During dinner the other night we asked for wine off the menu only to find that the wine was not available - ""the wine menu just changed"" was what we were told. We selected another bottle.....waited what seemed a long time only to find that our second choice was also not available. However, the server had brought over a bottle he thought we would like. We tried it and were quite pleased. We ordered our food (which was delicious). As a gesture of appreciation for our patience, the server brought an additional complimentary pasta course - which tasted incredible! Our initial disappointment turned into a pleasant surprise. Overall I would say they did a great job and made up for the initial slip ups. I'd recommend this place, but I'd say be flexible with your wine choices as they obviously don't stock everything they list on the menu! more
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Know what you are getting yourself into 12/8/2004

Know what you are getting yourself into when you go to the 33, I didn't. I met up with friends here on a weekday evening. I felt like I was in an episode of Sex in the City. If you have a clue about the 33 & it interests you, I think you will be pleased with the experience (if you don't mind forking over the cash for the scene). I think our server was new, so the service was very slow. I did not appreciate the darkness or lighting. The Modern touches almost seemed silly. The manager & the hostess seemed very eagar to please. The bartenders were not as attentive. The menu is extremely limited and small. The food was good, but I think everyone had hunger pangs and their pockets were hurting by the time the check came. more
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MEM 11/8/2004

This is a fun spot for drinks. It has a nice atmosphere, a good drink list, and friendly bartenders. The food was only fair. I was with a group of six and almost everyone got cold food. The scallop appetizer was fishy. The creme brulee tasted like custard. Pros: Friendly staff, Atmosphere, Bar more
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Boston's Best Kept Secret 10/11/2004

I had a superb experience at 33-from the food to the drinks to the service. I went in with 3 friends without a reservation (a friend had recommended it) and the hostess and managers promptly came to my attention and set up a spot for my friends and I. It was a busy night but the food came out steadily and the service was great-friendly and not too overbearing. We decided to stay for the club scene and while it was packed, the bartenders were quick to make drinks and coversation all the while, smiling. Great place, interesting international crowd but well worth it. Pros: Good food, Friendly staff, Fun atmosphere more
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I won't return 8/26/2004

Had a nice night out with some friends here, but won't return. Atmosphere was fun and warm, but too loud to hold conversation. Hostess was polite and helpful. Had one drink at the bar, bartender was fine. Once seated, the waiter was pushy trying to rack up the bill, but slow in bringing beverages and never checked after dropping anything off. Appetizers were delicious. Fish entrees were over-cooked, dry and cold. Dessert was served without key ingredient as listed on menu. Pros: nice wine list more
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Snobby and lame 8/16/2004

We were supposed to meet friends one night to celebrate somebody's birthday. Half our party arrived early and got in. Other half was a bit late and bouncer want $250 to let us in. Said we'd get some crappy bottle of champagne and a table, but we only wanted one drink. They make you wait in line for hours to create a false buzz, but when you get in, nobody's there. Total waste of time every time I've been there (at least 3 times). Pros: Nice decor, Couches in bar Cons: , Rude bouncers, Line; nobody inside more
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Spread the Word 3/17/2004

33 Restaurant is wonderful! Everything is perfect about this place! The atmosphere is classy with an edge! Those who know how to dine will appreciate 33!! more
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Amazing Meals and Staff 3/14/2004

Had another great meal at 33. Cannot wait to go again which will probably be this evening. Yes, it is a ""higher priced"" establishment, but you truly get what you pay for. At least I am not being rushed out the door for the benefit of freeing another table. And I love being asked where I would like to sit. Other restaurants will stick you where THEY want just to fill space or maintain their server rotation. Incredible food that shows that every effort is made to please the client. Tastes are distinct and kept intense and even when you order the same thing again and again ( I know..I am boring) it is consistently delicious. Great wine pairings and the GM is THE FRIENDLIEST in all of Boston...hands down. Way to go 33!!! Pros: Incredible food, Attentive Staff, Delightful Gen Mgr more
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Amazing Food and Service 3/13/2004

This place has as of yet been largely undiscovered and it amazes me that word has not gotten out. Why pay Mistral prices for the same if not better food and ambiance? The service has been impeccable each and every time I go there and they have consistently provided an exceptional dining experience. The chefs take time with the meals and you are NEVER rushed out because they ""need a table"". Sonsie could take a lesson. Friends go quickly and spend an evening exploring just their cocktail menu and you will not be disapppointed. Pros: Ambiance, Incredible Food, V Nice Servers/Staff more
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Great Place !!! 7/21/2003

Hey great place and atmosphere, great food and definitely the best is the downstairs lounge, great people and music but to bad that the DJ has no clue how to mix Pros: Lounge, Atmosphere Cons: DJ more
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Nice place but a little bit expensive 6/26/2003

My friend and I went here last Friday. The service was great. We missed the time for dinner but the staff offered us some nice bread. The outdoor balcony was beautiful. It's also not too crowded to find a seat. Downstair bar was cool. Music got louder after 12am, however, the setup of the downstair was not good for dancing, and it was not a dancing crowd either. Drink was a little bit expensive at $10 each. We did like the place, though. Pros: good service, good atmosphere Cons: expensive, can't really dance more
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Awakening 6/2/2003

Guess who is finally coming around to recognizing the South End. 33 Lounge and Restaurant that's who...I guess they finally realize that our crowd is as cool as the Euros and you know the crowd i mean. New G.M (very scrumptious to the eye) and new chef (keep making those Choco Bombs but for god sakes change the name) is making this the spot away from the South End norm and day to day. New sheriff in town is making this the new corral for eating but then hightail it out of there by midnight or get swept away by the Euro my-father-is-richer-than-yours crowd. Pros: Food Yum-Yum, New G.M. (Yum-Yum), Till Midnight Cons: Pricey Pricey, Hidden away, Euros, Euros, Euros more
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haven't eaten here 5/3/2003

and trying to dance could be a nightmare. I've had more drinks spilled on me here than everywhere else I've ever been. Still, the DJ on Fridays plays such great music that I end up dancing anyway. He isn't very good at mixing, but his selection is great. And the crowd is pretty good. Pros: good music selection, high energy crowd Cons: extremely crowded more
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  • The Scene
    The visually stunning layout draws a strong bar and lounge scene (dining room tables are easier to come by than bar stools). An omnipresent light show distracts patrons from...

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  • Hours: Tue 5pm-11pm Wed-Sat 5pm-2am
  • Payments: Diner's Club, Master Card, American Express, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Back Bay East
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