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Hamersley's Bistro

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Address: 553 Tremont St., South End, Boston, MA, 02116 | Map It
Phone: 617/423-2700 | Reserve Online

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Cuisine: French
Location: The South End

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.7/5

Fodor's Review:

Gordon Hamersley has earned a national reputation, thanks to such signature dishes as a grilled mushroom-and-garlic sandwich, roast chicken, and souffléed lemon custard. He's one of Boston's great chefs and is famous for sporting a Red Sox cap instead of his white chef's hat. His place has a full bar, a café area with 10 tables for walk-ins, and a larger dining room that's a little more formal and decorative than the bar and café, though nowhere near as stuffy as it looks. Brunch is served Sunday.

Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
Closed: No lunch
Metro: Back Bay/South End

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by minnehappylis from Minneapolis on 8/5/09
It is aptly named a bistro; it has the busy, casual sophistication of a Parisian bistro. My meal was wonderful and it stands out as my favorite dining experience in Boston.

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 11/25/08
A justifiably well-respected high end restaurant in the South End, best known for its signature roast chicken dish. Excellent food and service, with a surprisingly non-stuffy feel for its price range.