When we booked this experience, we honestly didn’t know what to expect…but the dinner far exceeded any expectations we had. The food was incredible. We went with the sake pairing and loved every pairing. On top of that, the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. It was a once in a lifetime experience we won’t forget.
Tim Woodward
Very good tasting experience that did not disappoint. If I had to nitpick, it was not the most imaginative or creative menu compared to similar chef's counter experiences at that price point. However, they use high-quality, gourmet ingredients and execute them into great flavors in all of the dishes. The service experience was top-notch as well.
Lisa D
A once in a lifetime experience…splurge and treat yourselfThis restaurant would be at least one Michelin star (my bet is two) if the guide ever came to Boston.A beautiful evening of fresh local ingredients and special indulgences from around the world …stunningly presented and curated.A perfect way to spend our anniversary
Ryan
It lives up to everything and more. The menu and drink pairings go together like a choreographed dance. The presentation and ambiance is fun and unique. The food is amazing…breathtaking with the combinations, the flavors, the contrast it’s all well worth the money .
Rocephin W
The good: beautiful atmosphere. The service was courteous and outstanding. Everything was top-notch quality. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. You indeed get what you pay for. Most foods are more western flavored (French, Italian, etc…). There were many flavors I never knew existed, so it was eye-opening. It deserved 5 stars, and I highly recommend it!!The not-so-good: I have a heavy pallet. I normally enjoy Chinese, Indian or African cuisines. Unfortunately, western food does not satisfy my tastebuds. Even so, I was not disappointed by this experience because that’s only personal preference!
Kamie Ngam-Connor
Great food and drink pairing ?. Very selected as they only seat 12 maximum. Great service. There were a lot of fish and seafood (and I don't like them) so I let them know in advance. They made a great substitution that still pairs with drinks. Love the drink pairing (beer, wine, non alcoholic AND sake !!!) With so many courses and only 2 hrs, I didn't feel like I could linger on any course. For the experience, the price is fair ($$$$).
Gretchen Murphy
What a treat! Enjoy 9 delicious, creative, beautiful courses prepared right before your eyes. Staff work seamlessly and are very knowledgeable
Antoniya Statelova
The dishes are always delicious and as you can see - beautifully and carefully plated as well! I strongly recommend the sake pairing ❤️
Alex Tsui
Went to Tasting Counter for their 3-course lunch menu with wine pairing, a great steal for $95 (now $110 as of July 1, still sensible regardless). All courses were delicately prepared, the sea bass was just steamed right and pairs well with the charred & fermented white asparagus. The dessert and petit fours left a great impression on me. Wines are largely led by natural wines.
Alex Goulet
Quite the experience! You can tell that all the chefs take pride in what they do and it leads to an incredible meal spread over 13 or so courses although they claim it to be 9 there are a few bonuses thrown in! The drink pairing go very well, I chose the mock tail option as I don’t drink alcohol but the people next to us said they quite enjoyed the spirit options as well! The venison was out of this world! Definitely a place to check out!
Tasting Counter really lives up to the hype. I was absolutely floored by the quality of food, the innovativeness of menu, and the service at this restaurant.First off, we took a friend here for her birthday, and she has a shellfish allergy and fish sensitivity. They communicated with me extensively the week before over text to develop a menu specifically for her, which was just so thoughtful and appreciated.Next, the wine, sake, and beer pairings are just brilliant. I don't usually get alcoholic pairings with my tasting menus but this time, I was so glad of the pairings. They were wonderfully curated, and in terms of the beers, oftentimes local—so I got to try an array of the new and the familiar.Finally, the food just blew me away. My wife said she liked it better than ABaC in Barcelona, it was that good. They make really great use of fresh, seafood ingredients, and the entrees were light enough that you didn't feel weighed down by the course after course after course delivery.As alluded to, service was excellent. Ambiance was also really nice, although part of me wished the seats weren't *quite* so far apart—sometimes, conversation across the bar layout was a little challenging. Overall, 13/10 recommend this truly lovely and highly fancy dining experience!
Nick P
Visually impressive food with unique flavor combinations. The wine pairing was also excellent. If the Michelin guide was in Boston, it would easily be a 2 star.
Rachele
Travelled from Toronto to visit friends and booked the tasting counter. What an experience!! This would be $600 or more in Toronto! The price was very reasonable and the staff is extremely friendly. I will be back this summer!!
Donna Pouliot
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ excellent tasting menu - food and service 5 Stars
When we booked this experience, we honestly didn’t know what to expect…but the dinner far exceeded any expectations we had. The food was incredible. We went with the sake pairing and loved every pairing. On top of that, the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. It was a once in a lifetime experience we won’t forget.
Very good tasting experience that did not disappoint. If I had to nitpick, it was not the most imaginative or creative menu compared to similar chef's counter experiences at that price point. However, they use high-quality, gourmet ingredients and execute them into great flavors in all of the dishes. The service experience was top-notch as well.
A once in a lifetime experience…splurge and treat yourselfThis restaurant would be at least one Michelin star (my bet is two) if the guide ever came to Boston.A beautiful evening of fresh local ingredients and special indulgences from around the world …stunningly presented and curated.A perfect way to spend our anniversary
It lives up to everything and more. The menu and drink pairings go together like a choreographed dance. The presentation and ambiance is fun and unique. The food is amazing…breathtaking with the combinations, the flavors, the contrast it’s all well worth the money .
The good: beautiful atmosphere. The service was courteous and outstanding. Everything was top-notch quality. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. You indeed get what you pay for. Most foods are more western flavored (French, Italian, etc…). There were many flavors I never knew existed, so it was eye-opening. It deserved 5 stars, and I highly recommend it!!The not-so-good: I have a heavy pallet. I normally enjoy Chinese, Indian or African cuisines. Unfortunately, western food does not satisfy my tastebuds. Even so, I was not disappointed by this experience because that’s only personal preference!
Great food and drink pairing ?. Very selected as they only seat 12 maximum. Great service. There were a lot of fish and seafood (and I don't like them) so I let them know in advance. They made a great substitution that still pairs with drinks. Love the drink pairing (beer, wine, non alcoholic AND sake !!!) With so many courses and only 2 hrs, I didn't feel like I could linger on any course. For the experience, the price is fair ($$$$).
What a treat! Enjoy 9 delicious, creative, beautiful courses prepared right before your eyes. Staff work seamlessly and are very knowledgeable
The dishes are always delicious and as you can see - beautifully and carefully plated as well! I strongly recommend the sake pairing ❤️
Went to Tasting Counter for their 3-course lunch menu with wine pairing, a great steal for $95 (now $110 as of July 1, still sensible regardless). All courses were delicately prepared, the sea bass was just steamed right and pairs well with the charred & fermented white asparagus. The dessert and petit fours left a great impression on me. Wines are largely led by natural wines.
Quite the experience! You can tell that all the chefs take pride in what they do and it leads to an incredible meal spread over 13 or so courses although they claim it to be 9 there are a few bonuses thrown in! The drink pairing go very well, I chose the mock tail option as I don’t drink alcohol but the people next to us said they quite enjoyed the spirit options as well! The venison was out of this world! Definitely a place to check out!
Restaurantji Recommends
A fresh and unique dining experience.
Tasting Counter really lives up to the hype. I was absolutely floored by the quality of food, the innovativeness of menu, and the service at this restaurant.First off, we took a friend here for her birthday, and she has a shellfish allergy and fish sensitivity. They communicated with me extensively the week before over text to develop a menu specifically for her, which was just so thoughtful and appreciated.Next, the wine, sake, and beer pairings are just brilliant. I don't usually get alcoholic pairings with my tasting menus but this time, I was so glad of the pairings. They were wonderfully curated, and in terms of the beers, oftentimes local—so I got to try an array of the new and the familiar.Finally, the food just blew me away. My wife said she liked it better than ABaC in Barcelona, it was that good. They make really great use of fresh, seafood ingredients, and the entrees were light enough that you didn't feel weighed down by the course after course after course delivery.As alluded to, service was excellent. Ambiance was also really nice, although part of me wished the seats weren't *quite* so far apart—sometimes, conversation across the bar layout was a little challenging. Overall, 13/10 recommend this truly lovely and highly fancy dining experience!
Visually impressive food with unique flavor combinations. The wine pairing was also excellent. If the Michelin guide was in Boston, it would easily be a 2 star.
Travelled from Toronto to visit friends and booked the tasting counter. What an experience!! This would be $600 or more in Toronto! The price was very reasonable and the staff is extremely friendly. I will be back this summer!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ excellent tasting menu - food and service 5 Stars
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