Wow—this restaurant really nailed it! The food is next-level, with bold, well-balanced flavors that are a real treat for your taste buds. I tried their margarita and wow—best one I’ve ever had. The espresso martini blew my mind too; I’ll definitely be trying to recreate that at home! The staff is super friendly and genuinely seems to enjoy their work, which makes the atmosphere feel so welcoming and lively. Every bite and every sip was memorable, and the overall vibe is just delightful. If you’re looking for a spot with fantastic food, killer drinks, and a great atmosphere, this is it. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luna L.
Love the live music and ambiance of the place. Great spot to grab dinner for a Friday night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
leslie minasian
Always consistent and excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Siefring
Five stars for the overall experience at Beehive Café. The place has a really cool atmosphere—great energy, laid-back vibe, and the blues music playing in the background made breakfast feel more like an experience than just a meal. It’s the kind of spot where you want to linger a bit and enjoy the morning.
The staff were fantastic. Our waiter was excellent across the board—attentive, friendly, and never rushed us. We never felt pressured to order, eat, or turn the table, which made the whole visit feel relaxed and welcoming. The team was also extremely accommodating with our seafood allergy concerns, which we really appreciated.
Drinks were high quality and clearly made with care, and overall the food was good. The only minor miss for us was the French toast—it leaned more toward a lemon cake texture than traditional toast. Some people might love that, but it wasn’t exactly what we expected.
That said, the atmosphere, music, great drinks, and genuinely excellent service made this an easy five-star stop. Definitely a place we’d come back to when we’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Leila Chery
Bryan at the door is awesome! Friendly and cares deeply about every guest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonnelle Carr
I hate to do this but I visited Beehive yesterday night on a date. While sitting there I saw a rat run across the floor and I could not believe it. Even the table beside us noticed it. Then 5 mins later another rat ran across the floor. I think thats a huge issue and it's the first time ever seeing a rodent in a restaurant.
Secondly the waitress was super rude. They allow you to pay and tip via a portable device. I tipped way over 20% and she literally didn't even get a thank you. She just turned around and left lol.
The music was incredible tho, Brussel sprouts were one of the best I ever had and ribs were cooked to perfection. But the cleanliness of the restaurant is definitely questionable if you have rats running around in the dining area.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Kaelin Hoch
We were so impressed by the food and service at the Beehive! Great vibe, too! The brisket and gnocchi dishes were great, cocktails were awesome, and cheesecake divine. Thanks all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Benker
Good drinks Great jazz...
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Sonya Livitz
Fun environment with a live band, but the food is nothing special and not good. Went for brunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Tom S
I have been to Beehive many times for drinks and I have always loved the cocktails, ambiance, and rotating musical acts. Tonight I tried dinner at Beehive for the first time and unfortunately I do not share that same sentiment for the food. They offered a $110 prix fix menu for Valentine’s Day and while there are many Boston restaurants that do this, Beehive’s was a bit pricier and of much poorer quality. Our rack of lamb was ordered medium rare but all three chops came out medium-well to well done. Our short rib bordelaise was served bone dry with not a drop of sauce on the plate. The potatoes with the short rib were supposed to be whipped but instead we were served parboiled potatoes that were not finished cooking. The arancini were clearly mass produced and kept warm under a heat lamp as made evident by the dried out prosciutto at the bottom of the dish. The desserts were fine but nowhere near what you’d expect in terms of quality for this price point. I understand we might pay a bit extra for the cost of the musical performance, but this food is just not worth it. Even if the above mistakes weren’t made it still would’ve been a stretch to say this menu was worth $110. If you’re planning a night out in the south end your money would be better spent at one of the many other restaurants in the surrounding area. Consider just stopping in at Beehive for drinks and a show afterwards.
Food was excellent and the music was great. Would definitely recommend and will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fahmida sultana
I actually really loved this place at first. We reserved some good seats upstairs by the railing and the server was really kind and fast! Music was amazing.
However, we noticed the food came out super quick. I had gotten the roast chicken and mashed potatoes. My boyfriend got the brisket. It was delicious, and we didn’t think anything of the food coming out so fast. But… when I got home, I was throwing up everything. The next day, I kept throwing up and I could not even digest my water. i was constantly in and out of the bathroom. This place gave me some old chicken that was definitely sitting out and they just microwaved it. Chicken does not cook that fast and I got food poisoning. This is unfortunate and was a big inconvenience to me. I really wanted to come back the next time I visit Boston.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Yesenia
Beautiful atmosphere and great live band. I tried their pasta and its one of the best Ive ever had. Their cocktails are delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Conor O'Brien
Horrible service. Kick you out after 1 hour. Everyone’s rude. $20 entertainment fee for someone playing a guitar you can’t hear. Just trash humans running the place. Food and drinks were decent though. But would spend my money anywhere else preferably.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Fadolo
Justin the Bartender, Brian The Security , And the Team Are Very,
Wow—this restaurant really nailed it! The food is next-level, with bold, well-balanced flavors that are a real treat for your taste buds. I tried their margarita and wow—best one I’ve ever had. The espresso martini blew my mind too; I’ll definitely be trying to recreate that at home! The staff is super friendly and genuinely seems to enjoy their work, which makes the atmosphere feel so welcoming and lively. Every bite and every sip was memorable, and the overall vibe is just delightful. If you’re looking for a spot with fantastic food, killer drinks, and a great atmosphere, this is it. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the live music and ambiance of the place. Great spot to grab dinner for a Friday night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Always consistent and excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five stars for the overall experience at Beehive Café. The place has a really cool atmosphere—great energy, laid-back vibe, and the blues music playing in the background made breakfast feel more like an experience than just a meal. It’s the kind of spot where you want to linger a bit and enjoy the morning.
The staff were fantastic. Our waiter was excellent across the board—attentive, friendly, and never rushed us. We never felt pressured to order, eat, or turn the table, which made the whole visit feel relaxed and welcoming. The team was also extremely accommodating with our seafood allergy concerns, which we really appreciated.
Drinks were high quality and clearly made with care, and overall the food was good. The only minor miss for us was the French toast—it leaned more toward a lemon cake texture than traditional toast. Some people might love that, but it wasn’t exactly what we expected.
That said, the atmosphere, music, great drinks, and genuinely excellent service made this an easy five-star stop. Definitely a place we’d come back to when we’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bryan at the door is awesome! Friendly and cares deeply about every guest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hate to do this but I visited Beehive yesterday night on a date. While sitting there I saw a rat run across the floor and I could not believe it. Even the table beside us noticed it. Then 5 mins later another rat ran across the floor. I think thats a huge issue and it's the first time ever seeing a rodent in a restaurant.
Secondly the waitress was super rude. They allow you to pay and tip via a portable device. I tipped way over 20% and she literally didn't even get a thank you. She just turned around and left lol.
The music was incredible tho, Brussel sprouts were one of the best I ever had and ribs were cooked to perfection. But the cleanliness of the restaurant is definitely questionable if you have rats running around in the dining area.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
We were so impressed by the food and service at the Beehive! Great vibe, too! The brisket and gnocchi dishes were great, cocktails were awesome, and cheesecake divine. Thanks all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good drinks Great jazz...
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Fun environment with a live band, but the food is nothing special and not good. Went for brunch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
I have been to Beehive many times for drinks and I have always loved the cocktails, ambiance, and rotating musical acts. Tonight I tried dinner at Beehive for the first time and unfortunately I do not share that same sentiment for the food. They offered a $110 prix fix menu for Valentine’s Day and while there are many Boston restaurants that do this, Beehive’s was a bit pricier and of much poorer quality. Our rack of lamb was ordered medium rare but all three chops came out medium-well to well done. Our short rib bordelaise was served bone dry with not a drop of sauce on the plate. The potatoes with the short rib were supposed to be whipped but instead we were served parboiled potatoes that were not finished cooking. The arancini were clearly mass produced and kept warm under a heat lamp as made evident by the dried out prosciutto at the bottom of the dish. The desserts were fine but nowhere near what you’d expect in terms of quality for this price point. I understand we might pay a bit extra for the cost of the musical performance, but this food is just not worth it. Even if the above mistakes weren’t made it still would’ve been a stretch to say this menu was worth $110. If you’re planning a night out in the south end your money would be better spent at one of the many other restaurants in the surrounding area. Consider just stopping in at Beehive for drinks and a show afterwards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was excellent and the music was great. Would definitely recommend and will be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I actually really loved this place at first. We reserved some good seats upstairs by the railing and the server was really kind and fast! Music was amazing.
However, we noticed the food came out super quick. I had gotten the roast chicken and mashed potatoes. My boyfriend got the brisket. It was delicious, and we didn’t think anything of the food coming out so fast. But… when I got home, I was throwing up everything. The next day, I kept throwing up and I could not even digest my water. i was constantly in and out of the bathroom. This place gave me some old chicken that was definitely sitting out and they just microwaved it. Chicken does not cook that fast and I got food poisoning. This is unfortunate and was a big inconvenience to me. I really wanted to come back the next time I visit Boston.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Beautiful atmosphere and great live band. I tried their pasta and its one of the best Ive ever had. Their cocktails are delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible service. Kick you out after 1 hour. Everyone’s rude. $20 entertainment fee for someone playing a guitar you can’t hear. Just trash humans running the place. Food and drinks were decent though. But would spend my money anywhere else preferably.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Justin the Bartender, Brian The Security , And the Team Are Very,
~ Friendly & Respectful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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