The Playwright
658 E Broadway, South Boston
(617) 269-2537
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Great time, as always! Was crowded but that's expected the day before the parade. Service was good considering how crowded it was.
My wife and I grabbed a dinner before the comedy show on a Friday at 4:30. Dress code said business casual and multiple people told us the food is great. As a clarification, the dress code is hoodies and hats. I guess we should have known. It's Southie after all. Food was A++
Guinness’ are absolute creamers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for sunday nfl football
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes wheelchair accessible bathroom and tables
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad service, food was bland and had a hair in it, coffee was not good, they sat us in the darkest part of the restaurant and most of the place was open.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food and service was great. We had Robbie he was great! However, we were sat by the large window for brunch and it was sweltering hot from the sun shinning through the window to the point where it was blinding. We were all so uncomfortable sweating (when it was 30 degrees out) and when asked if we could lower the shade so we could see the person in front of us they said management doesn’t allow it. Management needs to fix this issue even the staff were holding their arms up to see just to take our order. Why management wouldn’t allow us to lower the blinds for their customers and staff comfort when they are sweating hot and can’t see is beyond me. It ruined our experience. Do better!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
If you’re going to playwright for brunch in the winter…dress for summer. Apparently, they have a BIZARRE “company policy” that does not allow the employees to pull the window shades down to block the sun. When you ask management as to why they cannot pull down the shade, they simply reply “it’s company policy there is nothing we can do.” SO if you plan to attend brunch here in the winter, simply DON’T and save yourself from sweating your ass off and go to the million other brunch restaurants nearby. This ruined our time eating and drinking because we were so hot. Respectfully, the policy is the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard.
HOWEVER, Robbie is the best possible server at the restaurant. So if you have him, you’re in excellent hands!
Went here for brunch and it seemed like they hadn't recovered from the night before. We needed to ask for salt and pepper and were given empty grinders and it looked like the light at our booth was damaged by drinkers. It smelled like spilled beer. The food was okay, bacon was overdone and the waiter didn't clarify one of our egg orders (ie. didn't ask fried/scrambled when one of us didn't specify). In a pinch I would go again, but for the price the atmosphere should be much different "the morning after".
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Lively spot in Southie, with multiple sports screens, good beer, and yummy bites for brunch or lunch (maybe dinner too but we were there at noontime). My southern egg and maple sausage sandwich was a vast improvement over fast-food versions. My husband loved the short rib eggs Benedict. Both dishes were reasonably sized portions. We visited on a Saturday when it was busy and were glad we made a reservation!
Not nice employees (at the door)
Service: 1
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I'm going to say first off this is my second time eating here. I had a great experience the first time. Food was amazing and so was the drinks. I brought my cousin out because I wanted her to see how good the food was. Well the food didn't disappoint the service did though. I'm going to give it a 2 because we got what we needed but just didn't feel attended too. The waitress seemed to be everywhere but at our table. I wanted another drink had to flag her down. Wanted to go containers had to flag her down. I don't know it was because it was understaffed, end of the night doesn't matter to me. Not really my business what's going on I just want good service. It actually turned me off to the point I'm considering not coming back. There are plenty of places to spend my money and feel taken care of. I came here specifically because the food is actually good. Service was just very poor tonight. Hopefully it's just a one time thing and not a permanent situation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
I visited this establishment yesterday with some friends and I was extremely shocked at the behavior of the staff. I have never been spoken to so rudely or interacted with someone more condescending than the staff at this restaurant. We departed within 15 minutes given the attitude from the employees.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Love this bar! The cocktails are fun and taste great! Food is delicious
Our bartender was Brendan and he was terrific! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would give no stars if I could. Horrible service and terrible staff. Avoid at all costs.
I love the bar itself but food and service were not great. Skip the food but hang out at the bar
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