Mooo Restaurant & Bar Review

MOOO @ XV Beacon Hotel

My Opinions:  Had a great casual Friday evening here with some good wine, good-looking company, and satisfying eats. I know this is considered a meat restaurant, but their seafood is always sooo good! I had the tower of seafood tonight and the crab meat was sweet, the lobster tail was cooked to perfection, and I went crazy over the jumbo shrimp cocktail - YUMMY.

The bar was not as busy as my last visit, probably because Fridays are typically date nights, but during the week it can get quite crowded with an after-work, "mature" crowd, who is looking to blow off steam.

This place is a bit expensive, but worth it. It has a great variety of menu items, an extensive wine list, a soothing decor, and wonderful service.

     Try:  Tuna Tartare - Steaks
     Skip:  Hamburger - Beet Salad

Some Food/Drink Tasted:  Seafood Platter - Truffle Fries - Hamburger - Sushi Grade Tuna Tartare - Beet Salad - Kobe Beef Dumplings - Filet Mignon - Dry Aged New York Sirloin 35 Days – Endive Salad - Heirloom Tomato, Creamy Blue Cheese, Bacon - Caviar - Exotic Mushroom Mix - Side Flight

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Most Recent Visit: 4/29/2011
Amount Visited: 15+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: 15 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Website: http://www.mooorestaurant.com/  Phone: (617) 670-2515
Social Networking:  Facebook /Mooo Restaurant

Previous Posts:  January 2011  -  December 2010  -  January 2010

Mooo Restaurant & Bar Review

Mooo at XV Beacon Hotel

My Opinions:  No caviar this time, but I did make good on my 2011 promise to try sitting at the bar - curiosity satisfied and not likely to be repeated. If you want to eat, it's much better to get a table here.

The scene was busy with a nice, after-work, "mature" crowd, but it lacked a comfort level that makes a bar truly great. The bartenders try, but I think the service is better in the dining room.

The food is always fresh, tasty and filling, but I wasn't thrilled with my meal tonight. The burger patty wasn't as fresh and moist as I expected, and the beet salad had more ice cream-scooped goat cheese than beet slices (I love cheese, but come on! ...and beets are cheap!!).

To note: I saw their private dining room downstairs by the bathrooms and it was "okay". What truly turned me off was their 2010 standard event packet. It had a lot of rules and fees, and was written with little thought for pleasing/attracting clients. Hopefully it will be revised with softer language and less contingencies in 2011.

     Try:  Tuna Tartare - Steaks
     Skip: Hamburger - Beet Salad

Some Food/Drink Tasted:  Hamburger - Sushi Grade Tuna Tartare - Beet Salad - Kobe Beef Dumplings - Filet Mignon - Dry Aged New York Sirloin 35 Days - Side Flight – Endive Salad - Heirloom Tomato, Creamy Blue Cheese, Bacon - Caviar - Exotic Mushroom Mix - Side Flight

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Most Recent Visit: 1/04/2011
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: 15 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Website: http://www.mooorestaurant.com  Phone: (617) 670-2515
Social Networking:  Facebook /Mooo Restaurant

Previous Posts:  December 2010  -  January 2010

Mooo Restaurant Review

Mooo

My Opinions:  I've become an even bigger fan of this place over the years. The food has remained delicious and of excellent quality. The service here is great and the interior is pretty - a softer decor  from other steakhouses. The wine list has improved too!

I have never eaten lunch here or spent time at the bar, but it looks nice even if it's not very busy ... they also have different menus for both, so something new for me to try in 2011!

I saw their private dining room downstairs by the bathrooms and it was "okay". What truly turned me off was their standard event packet. It had a lot of rules and fees and was written with little thought for pleasing/attracting clients. I was surprised since they do such a nice job upstairs in the restaurant.

     Try:  Tuna Tartare - Steaks
     Skip: n/a

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Sushi Grade Tuna Tartare - Kobe Beef Dumplings - Filet Mignon - Dry Aged New York Sirloin 35 Days - Side Flight – Endive Salad - Heirloom Tomato, Creamy Blue Cheese, Bacon - Caviar - Exotic Mushroom Mix - Side Flight

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Most Recent Visit: 12/03/2010
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Dinner

Address: 15 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Website: http://www.mooorestaurant.com  Phone: (617) 670-2515
Social Networking:  Facebook /Mooo Restaurant

Previous Posts:  January 2010

Mooo Restaurant Review

Mooo

My Opinions: The food is always delicious - I like the service here, and the steak cuts have always been tender and fresh - the atmosphere is nice, but not unique - the wine list is good -  I have never spent time at the bar, but it looks nice even if it's not very busy ... something for me to try in 2010!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Kobe Beef Dumplings - Filet Mignon - Dry Aged New York Sirloin 35 Days - Side Flight – Endive Salad

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Most Recent Visit: 1/06/2010
Amount Visited: 5+
Experiences: Dinner

Address: 15 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Website: http://www.mooorestaurant.com  Phone: (617) 670-2515
Social Networking:  Facebook /Mooo Restaurant