Eastern Standard Bar & Restaurant Review

EASTERN STANDARD

My Opinions:  Dinner here was great tonight. The food here is very good, and the service is attentive, but the star of this place is the bar and outside seating. It was busy per usual, boasting an extensive and (overly) creative drink list, a good looking mature crowd, and ever-patient, professional and friendly bartenders. They even have a tasty virgin drink list for the non-drinker or designated driver.

Insider hint: if you want a bar table, try to snag the 1st corner table by the host stand (it has the most booth seating and best view).

     Try:  ES Cubano
     Skip: Seared Salmon

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Oysters - Steak Tartare - Eggs Benedict - Frisee aux Lardons - Chicken Chopped Salad - Cubano - Standard Burger - Foie Gras - Charcuterie Plate - Breakfast Breads - Grilled Cheese - Fried Calamari - Grilled Swordfish - Roasted Chicken Breast - Hanger Steak Frites -  Pear, Duck Confit Flatbread - Chocolate Hazelnut Terrine - Panna Cotta - Steak and Cheese Sandwich

Most Recent Visit: 4/04/2011
Amount Visited: 100+
Experiences: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Address: 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Website: easternstandardboston.com  Phone: (617) 532-9100
Social Networking: Twitter @ESKDboston  -  Facebook /Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks

Older Posts:   December 2010  -  July 2010  -  October 2009

Eastern Standard Restaurant & Bar Review

Eastern Standard

My Opinions:  I came straight here from my late-night flight back from Colorado and was thrilled to enjoy a hot quality meal ... a treat that truly warmed my heart after dealing with the holiday travelers and their "baggage" (ugh!).

The bar was busy per usual, with an extensive and (overly) creative drink list, a good looking mature crowd, and their ever-patient, professional and friendly bartenders. The food here is very good; I especially like coming here for lunch. Be sure to sit outside when you can to people watch - they even have heat lamps to help during the winter months.

     Try:  ES Cubano
     Skip: Seared Salmon

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Oysters - Steak Tartare - Eggs Benedict - Frisee aux Lardons - Chicken Chopped Salad - Cubano - Standard Burger - Foie Gras - Charcuterie Plate - Breakfast Breads - Grilled Cheese - Fried Calamari - Grilled Swordfish - Roasted Chicken Breast - Hanger Steak Frites -  Pear, Duck Confit Flatbread - Chocolate Hazelnut Terrine - Panna Cotta - Steak and Cheese Sandwich

Most Recent Visit: 12/28/2010
Amount Visited: 100+
Experiences: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Address: 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Website: www.EasternStandardBoston.com  Phone: (617) 532-9100
Social Networking: Twitter @ESKDboston  -  Facebook /Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks

Older Posts:  July 2010  -  October 2009

Eastern Standard Restaurant & Bar Review

Eastern Standard

My Opinions:  Have I mentioned how much I love late-night menus? Well, I especially like the one here - you can still get quality hot meals, seafood and snacks!  The food here is very good; I especially like coming here for lunch. Be sure to sit outside when you can to people watch and enjoy the weather.

I enjoy the great service and fun bar scene that's busy with a slightly older crowd. It's a nice spot for singles to meet.

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Steak Tartare - Eggs Benedict - Frisee aux Lardons - Chicken Chopped Salad - Standard Burger - Charcuterie Plate - Breakfast Breads - Grilled Cheese - Fried Calamari

Most Recent Visit: 7/27/2010
Amount Visited: 75+
Experiences: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Address: 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Website: http://www.EasternStandardBoston.com  Phone: (617) 532-9100
Social Networking: Twitter @ESKDboston  -  Facebook /Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks

Older Posts: October 2009

Eastern Standard Bar & Restaurant Review

Eastern Standard

My Opinions: I have been coming here since it opened and the Service has always been attentive and professional – the Food has made marked improvements and now ranks among the top of the list for its flavors and menu offerings, brunch, lunch and dinner – Interior is comfortable – Bar scene is great and is considered a hot spot for singles to meet other singles – the space makes for a great place for companies and groups to host events at – It's always fun to visit during the cold weather and dine outside under the heat lamps

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Eggs Benedict – Frisee aux Lardons – Chicken Chopped Salad – Standard Burger – Charcuterie Plate – Breakfast Breads

Most Recent Visit: 10/15/2009
Amount Visited: 50+
Experiences: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Address: 528 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Website: http://www.EasternStandardBoston.com  Phone: (617) 532-9100
Social Networking: Twitter @ESKDboston - Facebook /Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks