Locals enjoy the warm dining ambience at Boitson's. My first time there with family who live in Kingston. Our server Charlie kept his eye on us without us knowing. Always available though the place grew crowded later in the evening. Excellent service and food. Highly recommend!
Siblay Geer
Super cool vibe, excellent drinks, delicious food and a great staff. Highly recommend!
Tyler Pettinger
Great service. Bones in fish. one of only a few places open during the week on off-season.
Jeff
It tries to present itself as slightly upscale, but falls short. Friendly servers, and considering the worker shortage in this country right now, I can most certainly overlook that it took quite a while for us to get our food. The thing is - and I live in an area that's generally more expensive than this area - when the amount on the bill makes you mad relative to what you got for it, you're not inclined to give positive reviews or go back. Sorry, but overpriced and not worth it. You can definitely get better bang for the buck. 2 stars because of the friendliness of the staff and the decent look to the place.
Daniel H. Gallancy
The food might be ok - who knows? Decent chance you won’t find out: the service is so atrocious that you likely won’t get your food at all!My wife and I ordered our dinners and waited for over an hour, for entrees that would take perhaps 20 min to prepare, at most.Eventually, after inquiring about the status of our meals, the waiter brought my wife the wrong dish!The waiter did not offer to correct the error. He was unfazed by the issue and shrugged his shoulders. Finally, my wife gave up and just walked out (first time I’ve ever seen her do that, and we’ve been together for more than a decade).Instead of taking responsibility for the situation, the manager said “the whole world is short staffed”. While that may be true, it’s no excuse for shirking from responsibility. She tried to comp our “meal” but I refused, as it was a clear attempt to absolve themselves from fault, rather than a sincere attempt at correcting the problem.My message for the folks who run this place: everyone makes mistakes. That is why pencils have erasers. The problem isn’t the mistake itself, it’s how you address it. Have some pride of ownership and take responsibility for yourselves!And for the record: after waisting half of our evening at this place, we went to another restaurant, walking distance away. The service was friendly and efficient. Apparently some establishments find a way to address staffing challenges. Boitson’s is not one of them.
John Lowry
A genuine surprise Especially the outdoor heating area. Great cocktails good wine list excellent food and service.Will definitely be back to try other items.
Jada Evans
lovely kingston gem. staff is very kind and courteous. everything is crazy delicious, and i love trying their selection of fun house cocktails. definitely stop in
Sob P.
I'm from out of town and had been traveling quite a while, and all I wanted was a nice sit down meal. We came across Boitson's, and what grabbed me was the sign out front that read "luxury at a modest rate" but it was much closer to "wait an hour and a half for overpriced mediocre food". normally I'm not one to write poor reviews, because im more than understanding when it comes to food service (I also run a food establishment) especially with the current state of the world and the pandemic causing staff shortages but that long of a wait was quite excessive for the food to be subpar IF that. I had the chicken cordon bleu and it was so dry and tasteless that I couldn't even finish half of it. :'( However the servers were very friendly, made sure drinks were topped off and were apologetic for the wait times which was nice. I did also have cauliflower wings as an appetizer, those I have no complaints about. They were perfectly cooked and the flavor was there. It was the best part of the meal, if anything.
John F.
First I wanted to start this by stating that I used to be a huge fan of this place. The last few times I've come here in the past 3 months or so have been consistently bad. I came to Boitson's over the past weekend. The hostess and servers were great as always. I am giving two stars instead of one because of how fond I have been of the place as I've been a semi regular for almost 8 years since I moved here. My main issue was the kitchen. I went at a time where there were about two tables and a few people at the bar. I saw the chef cursing and yelling at his workers and it was uncomfortable. Once I ordered I saw before the server went to put my order in the system that the chef disappeared for about 10 minutes to then finally come back to start cooking my food. What I ordered should've taken about 20 minutes to make but took almost an hour. Once I got my food it was dry. I wish I could say I was shocked by the apparent lack of care in what was given to me but the last time I came in I ordered a Mac n Cheese and a burger and it took over an hour I was there for a total of two hours. I have many friends who have also decided to steer away from this place for the same reasons. I hope that this will get taken care of soon since I do miss the usual pleasant time I have spent there with delicious food and drink. Maybe when they decide to get a new chef I will give this place another shot. I don't want to support a business where their employees aren't treated right as it is clear that everyone here works very hard.
stltraveling
Great service lovely ambiance out on the patio/porch w heaters on a crisp fall night. Food was great; mushroom soup and stuffed pork were both excellent. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Never disappointed, but when you get the bill, make sure your wife doesn't give you her readers because the tally won't be for the faint of heart.
cara zebrowski
My wedding reception was here two weeks ago, with 32 guests in total. Every single guest left happy and full. The food was outstanding, and despite having a couple of people with some food restrictions, there were numerous options for them. The servers and bartenders were professional, super friendly and kind, and patient with the four children present. Maria and the entire foh and boh team showcased what hospitality means. Every guest who was drinking raved over the cocktails and wine. Maria and her team made it such a perfect day, and it couldn't have been better. I am so thankful and grateful that Boitson's is a part of our community.
Chester Karwatowski
first visit post pandemic! miss the food and vibe of this amazing restaurant. Have been coming here since day 1. Jamie at the bar on the patio is top shelf. The steak-frites transports me to a french bistro. Amazing view of the top of the #CatskillMountains from #UpTownKingston Safe and soo good!
Celeste M.
Found this place as it advertised an outdoor patio which was very nice considering most places only have sidewalk or street seating. They don't take reservations so we arrived around 7 on a Friday night and were quoted a 25min wait. Once seated we ordered the spicy crawfish and mussels as apps and the fried chicken, green salad and a side of Mac and cheese. The pricing is wayyyy off for the area and quality but the chicken and mussels were good. Skip the mac and cheese as it was pretty runny and bland. And the crawfish were nice but it's hard to get them right so I can't complain. The service is kind but a little spotty as I think they've been understaffed. Overall, it's a nice evening out especially on the patio but I wish the pricing was a little better.
Jessica K.
I wish we had been hungrier when we showed up for dinner. We split the burger - which was great - but I would've like to try so much more. The ambiance inside was warm and intimate. The back patio was both festive and relaxing. Lots of great options on the menu - including fresh oysters. Looking around at what was delivered to other tables, the many options looked delicious.
Locals enjoy the warm dining ambience at Boitson's. My first time there with family who live in Kingston. Our server Charlie kept his eye on us without us knowing. Always available though the place grew crowded later in the evening. Excellent service and food. Highly recommend!
Super cool vibe, excellent drinks, delicious food and a great staff. Highly recommend!
Great service. Bones in fish. one of only a few places open during the week on off-season.
It tries to present itself as slightly upscale, but falls short. Friendly servers, and considering the worker shortage in this country right now, I can most certainly overlook that it took quite a while for us to get our food. The thing is - and I live in an area that's generally more expensive than this area - when the amount on the bill makes you mad relative to what you got for it, you're not inclined to give positive reviews or go back. Sorry, but overpriced and not worth it. You can definitely get better bang for the buck. 2 stars because of the friendliness of the staff and the decent look to the place.
The food might be ok - who knows? Decent chance you won’t find out: the service is so atrocious that you likely won’t get your food at all!My wife and I ordered our dinners and waited for over an hour, for entrees that would take perhaps 20 min to prepare, at most.Eventually, after inquiring about the status of our meals, the waiter brought my wife the wrong dish!The waiter did not offer to correct the error. He was unfazed by the issue and shrugged his shoulders. Finally, my wife gave up and just walked out (first time I’ve ever seen her do that, and we’ve been together for more than a decade).Instead of taking responsibility for the situation, the manager said “the whole world is short staffed”. While that may be true, it’s no excuse for shirking from responsibility. She tried to comp our “meal” but I refused, as it was a clear attempt to absolve themselves from fault, rather than a sincere attempt at correcting the problem.My message for the folks who run this place: everyone makes mistakes. That is why pencils have erasers. The problem isn’t the mistake itself, it’s how you address it. Have some pride of ownership and take responsibility for yourselves!And for the record: after waisting half of our evening at this place, we went to another restaurant, walking distance away. The service was friendly and efficient. Apparently some establishments find a way to address staffing challenges. Boitson’s is not one of them.
A genuine surprise Especially the outdoor heating area. Great cocktails good wine list excellent food and service.Will definitely be back to try other items.
lovely kingston gem. staff is very kind and courteous. everything is crazy delicious, and i love trying their selection of fun house cocktails. definitely stop in
I'm from out of town and had been traveling quite a while, and all I wanted was a nice sit down meal. We came across Boitson's, and what grabbed me was the sign out front that read "luxury at a modest rate" but it was much closer to "wait an hour and a half for overpriced mediocre food". normally I'm not one to write poor reviews, because im more than understanding when it comes to food service (I also run a food establishment) especially with the current state of the world and the pandemic causing staff shortages but that long of a wait was quite excessive for the food to be subpar IF that. I had the chicken cordon bleu and it was so dry and tasteless that I couldn't even finish half of it. :'( However the servers were very friendly, made sure drinks were topped off and were apologetic for the wait times which was nice. I did also have cauliflower wings as an appetizer, those I have no complaints about. They were perfectly cooked and the flavor was there. It was the best part of the meal, if anything.
First I wanted to start this by stating that I used to be a huge fan of this place. The last few times I've come here in the past 3 months or so have been consistently bad. I came to Boitson's over the past weekend. The hostess and servers were great as always. I am giving two stars instead of one because of how fond I have been of the place as I've been a semi regular for almost 8 years since I moved here. My main issue was the kitchen. I went at a time where there were about two tables and a few people at the bar. I saw the chef cursing and yelling at his workers and it was uncomfortable. Once I ordered I saw before the server went to put my order in the system that the chef disappeared for about 10 minutes to then finally come back to start cooking my food. What I ordered should've taken about 20 minutes to make but took almost an hour. Once I got my food it was dry. I wish I could say I was shocked by the apparent lack of care in what was given to me but the last time I came in I ordered a Mac n Cheese and a burger and it took over an hour I was there for a total of two hours. I have many friends who have also decided to steer away from this place for the same reasons. I hope that this will get taken care of soon since I do miss the usual pleasant time I have spent there with delicious food and drink. Maybe when they decide to get a new chef I will give this place another shot. I don't want to support a business where their employees aren't treated right as it is clear that everyone here works very hard.
Great service lovely ambiance out on the patio/porch w heaters on a crisp fall night. Food was great; mushroom soup and stuffed pork were both excellent. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Restaurantji Recommends
Never disappointed, but when you get the bill, make sure your wife doesn't give you her readers because the tally won't be for the faint of heart.
My wedding reception was here two weeks ago, with 32 guests in total. Every single guest left happy and full. The food was outstanding, and despite having a couple of people with some food restrictions, there were numerous options for them. The servers and bartenders were professional, super friendly and kind, and patient with the four children present. Maria and the entire foh and boh team showcased what hospitality means. Every guest who was drinking raved over the cocktails and wine. Maria and her team made it such a perfect day, and it couldn't have been better. I am so thankful and grateful that Boitson's is a part of our community.
first visit post pandemic! miss the food and vibe of this amazing restaurant. Have been coming here since day 1. Jamie at the bar on the patio is top shelf. The steak-frites transports me to a french bistro. Amazing view of the top of the #CatskillMountains from #UpTownKingston Safe and soo good!
Found this place as it advertised an outdoor patio which was very nice considering most places only have sidewalk or street seating. They don't take reservations so we arrived around 7 on a Friday night and were quoted a 25min wait. Once seated we ordered the spicy crawfish and mussels as apps and the fried chicken, green salad and a side of Mac and cheese. The pricing is wayyyy off for the area and quality but the chicken and mussels were good. Skip the mac and cheese as it was pretty runny and bland. And the crawfish were nice but it's hard to get them right so I can't complain. The service is kind but a little spotty as I think they've been understaffed. Overall, it's a nice evening out especially on the patio but I wish the pricing was a little better.
I wish we had been hungrier when we showed up for dinner. We split the burger - which was great - but I would've like to try so much more. The ambiance inside was warm and intimate. The back patio was both festive and relaxing. Lots of great options on the menu - including fresh oysters. Looking around at what was delivered to other tables, the many options looked delicious.