Johnny Walker is fantastic, drinks and food are excellent too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Bragg
Great food, even better service! In my opinion there are way too many Karen’s in this review thread. The espresso martini is a 10/10. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Food was flavorful and quick to arrive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elisa Y
Lobster roll is one of the best. Wish they had happy hour on food and drinks too
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
Erin Putnam
Two stars because the servers were super nice and the food was good, but we ate here twice while staying in the hotel for a convention and had issues both times. The first night they forgot about us and it took them 30 minutes to take our drink/food orders. Then, 30 minutes later, the waitress returned to tell us that the kitchen had lost our ticket, so we ended up waiting another 20 minutes. We got to the restaurant at just before 10 and didn’t get out until like 11:30. The hotel manager very kindly comped our whole meal and also breakfast. The next morning, however, my omelette was missing like half the ingredients I requested. They once again graciously offered to comp the food, but I informed them that the food was already comped because they also screwed up last night’s food. I’m not complaining about the cascading free meals but I would’ve preferred to pay for the correct food in a timely manner. Like I said, they were very apologetic and did a great job trying to make up for it, but there shouldn’t have been so many things they needed to make up for. Nice decor, good view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Cassandre
You know when they say a "hidden gem"? I feel like the Paperback Tavern encompasses this title. My husband and I had SUCH a great date night here! From the ambiance to the food...they. did. Not. Miss! The food is actually enjoyable to eat and not just "eh...edible". Coming from a Carribean household where we LOVE our food to be well seasoned, I'm VERY picky about non-carribean food. The fact that all the food was cooked perfectly AND tasted Amazing, blew my mind! We had 4 different drinks, 2 appetizers, 3 different entrees and a dessert. Take their Cacio e Pepe Wings for example; With most American food, I always have to dunk or bathe my wings in some kind of sauce to actually enjoy wings, but these wings at Paperback....I ate most of them WITHOUT the need for any sauce (even though it came with it). It was sooo well-seasoned and had a nice crunch to the skin! And OH MY GOSH, THE LYCHEE LEMONADE! When I tell you they have the BEST lemonade I've ever had?? Seriously..all the words: Sweet, fizzy, refreshing, crisp, tart, tangy..Just, SO GOOD! And then we got to dessert.... the Boston Cream Pie!!! Man...Just GO eat here if you get a chance lol. I wish I could go through all the food and drinks for you all but this is just a Lil TASTE of how amazing everything went. If you're ever in Cambridge/Boston MA, it's WORTH IT to try Paperback Tavern. Take our word for it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Clam Chowder, Onion Rings, Brown Butter Salmon
Joanna S
To be fair it is not a “5 star” restaurant but they do cook up some really good food. I love their clam chowder and especially the accompanying fried oyster crackers. Their cacio e Pepe wings are fantastic as are the truffle tots. I have eaten several meals here in the past year and none have been anything less than really great. Are the food and drinks a bit pricey? Sure but that’s to be expected in a hotel bar in a major city.
A friend and I had sandwiches and a beer here. The place has a cool vibe and theme, with a nice selection of drinks. I think people are giving their kitchen too difficult a time. No, it's not fine dining but the fare is plenty good for a casual bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
seulberg lala
The two redeeming quality of this restaurant were the beautiful view across the Charles and the fairly quick service. The food , however, was bland, the portions small and the value for money pretty bad. If you don't have breakfast vouchers, consider walking to e.g. Flour a few minutes away or already head downtown/to Cambridge for food.
The staff was so friendly and attentive. It is a nice relaxed environment with a view of the river, and the food was delicious. We got the classic American breakfast, banana pancakes and chicken sausage
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mario Faria
I had breakfast and it was excellent. Mei provided great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Schultz
excellent burger. one of the best ive ever had. and it was excellent in the dining room and late night as room service, so thats consistent. food wasnt fast in dining room but if that translates to good food, thats ok. Dont go there in a rush.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger
Ian Tracy
It's a good restaurant as far as Boston area hotel food goes
Brock Holmes
I recently dined at the Paperback Tavern in Hyatt Regency Boston Cambridge and ordered the salmon, and I must say, it was absolutely delicious. The salmon was cooked to perfection, moist and flaky with a beautiful sear on the outside. The flavors were well balanced and complemented the fish perfectly.
The service at the tavern was excellent. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, and the atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. The tavern also had a great selection of craft beers and wines to choose from, which paired well with the meal.
Overall, I highly recommend the Paperback Tavern for a great dining experience. The salmon dish was a standout, and the service was top-notch. My only criticism would be that the prices are a bit on the higher side, with plenty of other options in the area.
Great service all around! Good food, nice drinks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place, great food, great manager!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnny Walker is fantastic, drinks and food are excellent too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, even better service! In my opinion there are way too many Karen’s in this review thread. The espresso martini is a 10/10. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Food was flavorful and quick to arrive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lobster roll is one of the best. Wish they had happy hour on food and drinks too
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
Two stars because the servers were super nice and the food was good, but we ate here twice while staying in the hotel for a convention and had issues both times. The first night they forgot about us and it took them 30 minutes to take our drink/food orders. Then, 30 minutes later, the waitress returned to tell us that the kitchen had lost our ticket, so we ended up waiting another 20 minutes. We got to the restaurant at just before 10 and didn’t get out until like 11:30. The hotel manager very kindly comped our whole meal and also breakfast. The next morning, however, my omelette was missing like half the ingredients I requested. They once again graciously offered to comp the food, but I informed them that the food was already comped because they also screwed up last night’s food. I’m not complaining about the cascading free meals but I would’ve preferred to pay for the correct food in a timely manner. Like I said, they were very apologetic and did a great job trying to make up for it, but there shouldn’t have been so many things they needed to make up for. Nice decor, good view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
You know when they say a "hidden gem"? I feel like the Paperback Tavern encompasses this title. My husband and I had SUCH a great date night here! From the ambiance to the food...they. did. Not. Miss! The food is actually enjoyable to eat and not just "eh...edible". Coming from a Carribean household where we LOVE our food to be well seasoned, I'm VERY picky about non-carribean food. The fact that all the food was cooked perfectly AND tasted Amazing, blew my mind! We had 4 different drinks, 2 appetizers, 3 different entrees and a dessert. Take their Cacio e Pepe Wings for example; With most American food, I always have to dunk or bathe my wings in some kind of sauce to actually enjoy wings, but these wings at Paperback....I ate most of them WITHOUT the need for any sauce (even though it came with it). It was sooo well-seasoned and had a nice crunch to the skin! And OH MY GOSH, THE LYCHEE LEMONADE! When I tell you they have the BEST lemonade I've ever had?? Seriously..all the words: Sweet, fizzy, refreshing, crisp, tart, tangy..Just, SO GOOD! And then we got to dessert.... the Boston Cream Pie!!! Man...Just GO eat here if you get a chance lol. I wish I could go through all the food and drinks for you all but this is just a Lil TASTE of how amazing everything went. If you're ever in Cambridge/Boston MA, it's WORTH IT to try Paperback Tavern. Take our word for it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Clam Chowder, Onion Rings, Brown Butter Salmon
To be fair it is not a “5 star” restaurant but they do cook up some really good food. I love their clam chowder and especially the accompanying fried oyster crackers. Their cacio e Pepe wings are fantastic as are the truffle tots. I have eaten several meals here in the past year and none have been anything less than really great. Are the food and drinks a bit pricey? Sure but that’s to be expected in a hotel bar in a major city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Truffled Tater Tots, Clam Chowder
A friend and I had sandwiches and a beer here. The place has a cool vibe and theme, with a nice selection of drinks. I think people are giving their kitchen too difficult a time. No, it's not fine dining but the fare is plenty good for a casual bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The two redeeming quality of this restaurant were the beautiful view across the Charles and the fairly quick service. The food , however, was bland, the portions small and the value for money pretty bad. If you don't have breakfast vouchers, consider walking to e.g. Flour a few minutes away or already head downtown/to Cambridge for food.
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The staff was so friendly and attentive. It is a nice relaxed environment with a view of the river, and the food was delicious. We got the classic American breakfast, banana pancakes and chicken sausage
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had breakfast and it was excellent. Mei provided great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
excellent burger. one of the best ive ever had. and it was excellent in the dining room and late night as room service, so thats consistent. food wasnt fast in dining room but if that translates to good food, thats ok. Dont go there in a rush.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger
It's a good restaurant as far as Boston area hotel food goes
I recently dined at the Paperback Tavern in Hyatt Regency Boston Cambridge and ordered the salmon, and I must say, it was absolutely delicious. The salmon was cooked to perfection, moist and flaky with a beautiful sear on the outside. The flavors were well balanced and complemented the fish perfectly.
The service at the tavern was excellent. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, and the atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. The tavern also had a great selection of craft beers and wines to choose from, which paired well with the meal.
Overall, I highly recommend the Paperback Tavern for a great dining experience. The salmon dish was a standout, and the service was top-notch. My only criticism would be that the prices are a bit on the higher side, with plenty of other options in the area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
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