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For three star French, try 33 Restaurant & Lounge in the Greater Boston area. This is one of the popular restaurants in the Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is very orginal. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, fine wines, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups.
33 Restaurant and Lounge has become the benchmark destination in Boston for those who expect only the best. We feature a contemporary American menu, fusing traditional New England cuisine with hints of the exotic.Our flavorful menu has gained popularity for its versatility in vegetarian options as well as the ability for dishes to cater to dietary needs. Using the best locally grown produce, freshly caught seafood and home-made pastas, dishes don flavorful sauces that compliment each ingredient perfectly at 33 Restaurant and Lounge.Further accentuating the spirit of the carte du jour at 33 Restaurant and Lounge is the constantly changing and extensive wine list, featuring both American and international selections.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, the decor of this place is about all that it has going for it. If you go here for a night out, you will find yourself wasting all of your time at the under-served and over-priced bar. For a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not kidding, this was the worst service I've ever had. I have worked many years in the restaurant industry so I know it can be difficult sometimes but this was ridiculous. My friend made...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last friday to enjoy a night out with my friends, let me tell you this place is anything but fun. The staff are rude and rascist, I complained to management about the rudeness of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be the most useless review for anyone looking to go to this place as a nightclub or even as a restaurant.There are two things that factor heavily into this review:(1) This was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner last night and I was very impressed; definitely one of the best meals I've had in Boston. Dinner starts with bread and some concocted mix of olive oil, capers, garlic, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh 33, you should probably just calm down and quit trying to be something you're not. Your food is delicious, and I love your drinks (especially the Sangria). But come on...no one is buying this act...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Round 2 at 33:Discovered Zen Sprite/Tonic. Apparently, 33 is one of the few bars that serves Zen, green tea liqueur. It sucks that it costs $9 a glass when it's mostly ice, but it's very yummy. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
33 is a good choice for dinner--not so much for a bar/club (bad DJs, weird crowd, some majorly skeevy dudes who ogle at girls all night--ok, maybe that's most bars/clubs). The dinners here are great,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I keep going here and it just keep on sucking! The DJs play the most ridiculous music sometimes. It's like they just want to play their super cool set that they sat in their tiny apartment putting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for the club aspect so I don't know about it much otherwise.As a club it's average; $6.00 and up for beers, $12-ish for mixed drinks. Kind of expensive but it's a higher-end night...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if i could give this place negative stars, i would. these guys ruined my valentine's day. i'm still angry about it. i couldn't talk to a manager because he was AVOIDING me since he knew i was mad, so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second time being here, and although the first time wasn't bad, the second time (recently in June), was just not what you expect a restaurant of this class to be. The service was not bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't get you out of my head, 33 TINI. Your fresh strawberries, Sour Apple Liquer and dash of Hypnotiq. I'm out in SF now, but I've left my heart in you.Though I've long graduated from my clubbing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't really vouch for 33 as a nightclub or bar, but from start to finish the dinner is fantastic. My honey and I received a gift certificate for a free prix fixe meal at 33 after we dined at Stix...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves dinner until probably 10-11pm. There are two floors. Sometimes the lines can get really long. So, get there early around 10:30pm to avoid the lines. This place reminds me of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't know anything about the restaurant, so this is just the nightlife. I'll start with the caveat that I like clubby/loungey/pretentious places, and hate Fanueil Hall meat markets, so your mileage...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great restaurant with great staff! The decor and ambiance are so unique. They are great for large events and really cater to your needs. They try very hard to make your event the best possible....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner on a Friday night around 8ish. The waiter was nice, but had no clue about wine or food. When I asked for a wine recommendation he said that all the wines they have are the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To be fair, I haven't tried the food and I don't like clubs. I'm just trying to reach out to anyone who may be like me. But if you are in to the club scene- feel free to ignore this. Not a fan. My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went tonight for their appetite stimulus menu. The deal was awesome but the food was ok. 3 for $3 on things like sliders, oysters, hummus trio, etc. Also $3 for things like mac and cheese, basket...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time late on Friday for a friend's birthday. The decor is definitely impressive, and it was a fun stop for us before going to another club to dance. The downstairs bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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I have been to this place several times and I definitely can say that this is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. You can't go wrong
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I made one mistake before coming here--I didn't check yelp first. I wouldn't have bothered based on the accurate (negative) reviews here.My review is specifically for the restaurant. Later in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Restaurant Week lunch last Saturday. Thankfully, since we got there way early (12:45pm) we had the place to ourselves. Now RW is, in my opinion, a chance for a place to shine and wow...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical of trying this place after reading reviews but I'm so glad I went! First off, the restaurant is beautiful. The walls are exposed brick, the ceiling a fun wood design, and the bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Feels like this place has become too trendy for it's own good. Waited 1 hour 45 minutes for our table. Were told several times that they were setting our table only to wait another 45 minutes. Finally when we...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Nice atmosphere with a nice short menu. I recommend the martinis and sit outside on a summer day! It's a bit pricey, so be ready to spend about $100 for two.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A hip, shi shi type of place. For a night out, Bar 33 isn't too bad for drinks and dancing, though as someone else mentioned, the wait for a drink can be long at the bar. You are meant to look...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to do a relatively reasonable night on the town and thought combining a frugal fanny Prix Fixe option with a $10-off coupon would bring our bill here to a tolerable, recessionista-approved...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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after reading the review on this site me and my friends figured that this place was a great place to go.... boy was i wrong. we had made reservations and we were seated an hour after our reservation time......
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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33 must be one of the most romanctic spots in Boston. dining there w/ my bf on our anniversary was a perfect evening. We started off by splitting a pitcher of the "white passion" sangria. We shared two...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Looks good, Staff were very friendly and the food came out so fast!!! I'll be back for sure! Thanks guys
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me here for my birthday in November, when I told him I wanted to hang out at a place like the ones we have back home-- not quite a club, more of a trendy bar/lounge. I was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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I know those that work in bars like to party, but they should be a little more discreet. Like the petite Asian gal with lots of eye liner who totally had white powder around her nostril when she was serving us...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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I know those that work in bars like to party, but they should be a little more discreet. Like the petite Asian gal with lots of eye liner who totally had white powder around her nostril when she was serving us...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here as part of the Boston Film Festival last year. I attended along with Micheal Madsen and Maria Menounos. I can't comment on the food as they weren't serving any to speak off. The bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LINES: There was no line since it was about 10pm on Christmas eve, a Wednesday night. AMBIANCE: Once we got inside, the lounge seemed quite cozy and well decorated. Large bar that ran across the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hope you have money when you get here...If not, find another spot. Look your best cause it's a competition before you get the the doorman...LoL When you are in line, expect to be "sized-up." It's fun...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there not expecting much since I read the reviews but it was pretty good. The bathroom is scary. To use the toilet you have to go into a black box with a spotlight right over your head. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The reservation was for Saturday night; thus, midway through our dining the clubbing crowd literally descended. Yes, the lounge is downstairs while the diners eat above. Unlike Caprice's hybrid (and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Having found out through a friend that 33 offers a prix fixe menu all the time, I went to check it out. For $33 a person my friends and I had a really great meal. The main course was roasted duck legs, which I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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I've been to 33 quite a bit living in the area, but this last time I was served this delicious shot from the always more then helpful bar staff. The shot was smoking and was made with some citrus liquor called...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with about 15 people. We had a table with bottle service in the side room on the first floor. Individual drinks range about $12-15. The bottles were very expensive, about $4-500 for Grey...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Thats all that needs to be said. They just introduced a new menu and it's wonderful!!!! My husband and I had a delicious Cod and Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon. Their wine selection is wonderful and our server...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fan Fare at its finest. Exquisite taste. Creative Menu. Expert Celebrity Executive Chef Anthony Dawodu with a decadent, chic, modern decor gave me the only choice in choosing 33 as THE spot to spend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best white sangria in the world! I love the feel of this place too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Read my review on Stix. Same deal with this place. It's next door and owned/run by the same people.AVOID.--- To the person from NYC that just moved here... there are a bunch of much better lounges...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So we decided to try something different...But what do you try Stix Lounge or 33...They are on the same block and have deceptively similar menus Perhaps because they are the same restaurant with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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My boyfriend and I love the nightlife here and we occasionally dine when we can. This time we found ourselves looking at a whole new menu. I didn't mind either because I like CHANGE people! Anyhow, it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Hot Halloween party we had!!!!! I moved from Miami a few months ago,and I was damn surprised how Boston has NO cool lounges! - UNTIL - I found 33! Sorry 33, your food is not hot yo! My burger was just bad, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear manager,You are doing pretty good job on hiring descent staffs. Most of them are polite and articulate on their task.Dear bartender,Please don't distract me while calculating tip by leaning over...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gave one of my friends a hard time for wearing sneakers but I saw so many guys inside with inappropriate footwear.
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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I went here to celebrate a birthday. The service was unbelievably slow. We (6 ppl) were at the restaurant for over 3 hours, not by choice. About 2hrs into our experience, loud music came blaring out of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok sooo here it goes. Im a frequent 33er but it is easy to see they have a lot of issues that they need to work out. First of all, if you get there after 11:15 you can expect to wait at least 30-40...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Even if you are on the guestlist you can end up waiting outside for 30 minutes and then another 20 downstairs. And not because the club is full, they just like to hold a line outside. Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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I have never been so upset by a Boston bar, ever. If I could give this place no stars, I would. If you're not on the VIP list (VIP list=know a bouncer) and don't plan on paying off the bouncer, you're not...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Review of the Lounge: If I could give this place no stars, I would. If you're...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Review of the Lounge: If I could give this place no stars, I would. If you're not on the VIP list (VIP list=know a bouncer) and don't plan on paying off the bouncer, you're not getting in. Despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eddie Crue is a terrible VIP rep. I paid a shitload of money and was moved around to different tables countless times. He had no idea what he was doing. Oh and bottle service -- just to warn you,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lets see where should I start....With the economy in the state it is, you'd think restaurants would go the extra step, but not this one. They are over-priced, food takes forever (yes a caeser salad...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa!!! This place morphs every time I go there...Ok, you have an arm and a leg? Well, be prepared to cut one of them off and give it to them as a form of a payment. Alright food. Definitely had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was terribly disappointing. The scene is kinda cool but I think it's just another one of those places that is trying to be trendy and trying to be hip and delicious.Goat cheese salad was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hmm.. I see some bad reviews for this place. Im on the fence right now. Do i want to review this place as a Lounge or as a fine dining establishment. As a dining establishment, it is a 2 star winner....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Umm... the scene is... sceney. The food is... small.The beet tartar (yes BEET not just a t'ypo on BEEF) was really really interesting. I think the capers were fried, and it gave the (what would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the beet tartar. The braised short rib was just a pile of pulled beef. It was presented pretty well, but looked and tasted very ordinary (not what you expect for the price). The fruit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think a major problem with this place is that its not really a good restaurant nor is it a very good lounge. The decor and ambience is fine, but my food was just OK. The Hawaiian ahi tuna was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't that impressed with 33 during Restaurant Week 2008. The $14 cocktail was weak in proof and flavor as well, consisting mainly of soda water. It wasn't good enough to make me want another and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Decided to try out the restaurant because it was restaurant week after all and me and my friend thought the food was delicious. The decoration of the place was nice. The waiter was very good with customer...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying to live my life more spontaneously (i.e. not yelping every restaurant before I look at the menu) and this is one of the few times I've been glad. I was surprised to find out that it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never again. A group of us came here for restaurant week, tricked by what sounded like a mouth watering restaurant week menu. Wrong. Ay caramba, where to begin? Our waiter appeared drunk and mumbly-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. The food is fine but way overpriced. We had a half-empty pot of Chicken Pot Pie for $19 that was just ok and $28 pork chops that were just not $28 worth of good. The cocktails used to be great,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overrated! Enough said...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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My friend from San Diego came out to visit Mothers Day weekend. My girlfriend, her sister, my buddy and myself thought it would be nice to check out a new restaurant. I heard the buzz about this restaurant so...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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My friend from San Diego came out to visit Mothers Day weekend. My girlfriend, her sister, my buddy and myself thought it would be nice to check out a new restaurant. I heard the buzz about this restaurant so...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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33 Restaurant & Lounge features a popular Contemporary American menu, uniquely fusing traditional New England cuisine with hints of the exotic. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Peter Eco, using the best...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Went on Mothers Day 08 for brunch. It was $49 per person and horrible food. The eggs and french toast were cold on the buffet and the bacon and sausage were barely warm They charged $12 for each mimosa, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical because of the bad reviews here on Yelp, so I should have known better...In any case, the food wasn't bad, but the portions are very small. I ordered the birch beer short ribs for $26,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars does not match up with what I'm about to write. Nor does the fact that I would go back here.Dark with blue-ish lighting, big bar in center (a plus), dance floor downstairs. Expensive but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty sure my boyfriend got roofied here. Yep. Seriously.2 stars for the 33-tini though; that thing's yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a very good thing I hadn't gotten to a bar menu *before* I found this place because there's no way I would have figured out that Stanhope Street is the alley BEHIND the Back Bay T stop. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is HORRIBLE! Dont bother. We went on a saturday night and got in line behind 4 guys. The 4 grew to a party of 12. The bouncers were so rude. The only way you can get into this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for my birthday dinner (as seen in picture!) with a few friends that were visiting from out of town.The atmosphere was great for a girls night - great cocktails, bumping music, and an great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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food's average. liked their sangria tho.service that night was quite bad. we were a group of 10 but food came out slow (a good 30-45 min after order), then some got food and some didn't. mixed up or wrong...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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food's average. liked their sangria tho. service that night was quite bad. we were a group of 10 but food came out slow (a good 30-45 min after order), then some got food and some didn't. mixed up or wrong...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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I personally don't agree with all the hype this place gets. I was there for a friend's birthday and I have to say, NOT IMPRESSIVE AT ALL. Sure, the place looked pretty, but the food and service sucked. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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I personally don't agree with all the hype this place gets. I was there for a friend's birthday and I have to say, NOT IMPRESSIVE AT ALL. Sure, the place looked pretty, but the food and service sucked. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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To say that my experience at 33 was horrible is an understatement. My friends and I could not have been treated more poorly and I have never had anyone speak to me as rudely as the managerial staff did at 33....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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My girlfriend and I had dinner here on Saturday night for her birthday. Before dinner we had a martini and cosmo at the bar which were prepared perfectly. The food was amazing and the recommended wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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33 is the WORST restaurant I have ever been to! I had a 9pm dinner reservation. Upon arrival, they told us they were "backed up" and it would be "just a few minutes". We sat at the bar where we were served...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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This was truly a high-end club for scene and crowd!!! Hot looking guys everywhere, ladies!! My friends and I had a club nite out at 33 last weekend, and we had the best time ever. We will definitely come back....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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It was a long night and at first, things were looking like they wouldn't get any better. This is a classic story of a restaurant taking a bad day and turning it around. The waitstaff is attentive and will...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crowd here is typically older, mid twenties to mid thirties. The place is beautiful, modern and the place to be......if you're a wall st. banker looking to pick up girls. Couples are the norm at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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I have been to 33 several times with and without table service. To be honest the atmosphere was better some years ago. The line is tough but that is just Boston. The crowd on a night can range from European to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here for brunch, dinner, and drinks/apps. All three times I was dissapointed and said I would give it another chance. The food is small portions which would be fine if it was spectacular...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars is precise. The lobster tail was excellent but the mac cheese was too thick.Tell the guys at the bar to stop wearing the collars straight-up. Sheesh!
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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33 Restaurant and Lounge is a very nice place. They have a lovely menu, many items to choose from. We have been there 3 times now and each time our meal is better. I would recommend this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been here. However, a few years ago I got my parents a gift certicate from Restaurant.com for their 24th wedding anniversary. They took a drive into the city from the burbs to use said...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here one Friday night with my girlfriends for a birthday party. I found that the doormen were very rude here since my friend had sneakers on. Maybe we should have done some research,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Went to 33 on Saturday night great girls night out! Atmosphere and people were fun and super friendly lots of eye candy ladies!! DJ was off the hook better than Gypsy Bar by far even if the lower level was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never eaten here but man...I sure have had some drinks!Ahhh, talk about memories. The last 2 summers were spent frequenting this higher end Boston lounge and I've always had a great time here....
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried my best to avoid coming here: I've invented crucial work that needs doing, I've planned vicious nights of housework and I've even coughed up blood. But sooner or later I was going to have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went to 33 for one of my friends' birthday, we were a party of 12, and we had reservations. Before we went there we actually called to see if they can serve us food from the Bar menu since it is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give the club/lounge aspect of this place 3.5-4 stars. The drinks are good although a little pricey. I brought my parents here for martinis. They're used to $5 grey goose martinis in Indiana....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't eat the food, but I did spend time in the downstairs lounge. The lighting makes the place interesting. I would think it would be a great place for having a dress-up night out, bringing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a controversial place because of its ambitions (some would say "pretensions") and its prices, especially at the bar.When I had dinner there, the wait staff was quite good. The food was all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll echo everyone's thoughts:"meeeeh"Even for international night, it wasn't a very diverse group of people. Mostly Eastern Europeans.But where else can you spend $5 on a bottle of water!I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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My husband and I have eaten in many great restaurants in Boston and elsewhere. We went to 33 for our anniversary with high expectations and were quite disappointed. While the drinks and appetizers (the corn...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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I've never been in my entire life to a worst restaurant. I wonder why they're still open. Reading some "nice" reviews about them here I got so upset that I had to write my own. What a bust!!! We went there...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is usually a solid night spot. The food is mediocre at best with insane prices, but the scene is great. Drinks are on the pricey side, but they make up for it with style and service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Everything was perfect! When we got there the hostess was all smiles and sat us right away. When we got to the table the waiter was there in a flash with recommendations that met everyone's taste, and believe...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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And on top of all this, after our group dropped a grand at the restaurant, we were not allowed into the downstairs club because we had not made reservations there. The manager called us arrogant for insisting...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides the atrocious music, my girlfriend and I had a great experience at 33. The service was excellent, and the food was very good, overall. The wine list was very diverse & eclectic. I was also...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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The food was simply terrible. It was cold in the middle and based on the entrees on other tables, I could only assume that the food had been uniformly assembled somewhere else and brought to the "restaurant"...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant itself is very nice, and the service on par with what you'd expect given the amount of money you're spending. The wine list is excellent and they provide you with a decanter, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give 33 two and a half stars, I would.I went here wanting so badly to like it despite some of the reviews on the site, in large part because we went here for my birthday. No cover was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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I was @ 33 last night and I had the best time. We started with a pitcher of white sangria DELICIOUS, and a apple hookah, we had the Scallops, Steak Tartar, and Lobster Caesar salad, Oh my God that was so good....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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I was @ 33 last night and I had the best time. We started with a pitcher of white sangria DELICIOUS, and a apple hookah, we had the Scallops, Steak Tartar, and Lobster Caesar salad, Oh my God that was so good....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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This is my first time posting a review on this site but after my experience at 33 I had to tell you all. I went on Friday with a friend of mine to have a late dinner on the patio. The atmosphere was calm and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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IVE EATEN HERE TWICE. AND BEEN HERE AS A NIGHTCLUB PATRON LATENIGHT. ASIDE FROM THE FACT THAT THIS PLACE IS UNBELIEVEABLY SUB-PAR WHEN IT COMES TO FINE DINING IN BOSTON, THIS VOTING HAS TO BE FIXED... HOW CAN...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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this tucked away hideout should remain that way. i had dinner there last night with a group of 4 and may rank this as one of the poorest attempts at fine dining in the entire city of boston. had i only read...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Food was good but nothing to write home about (artichoke salad; seared scallops; duck 2 way; sorbet). With respect to the food, I might be a bit more generous except that all the warm/hot plates came out just...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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The drinks are a bit pricey, but there is a warm, stylish ambience with the brick walls and mellow lighting. Its a great place to meet a friend for a relaxing drink after work.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Bar 33 frequently on Sundays (an odd night, I know) a few years ago. I've definitely stopped going as much now, but I've had some really good times at this place and still like it now....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
33 has become my old reliable for the Summer of '07. I've been coming here for a while now, but this summer seems to be especially good.Several things that set this place apart from others are, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Using the context of Boston (places closing at $2, not the greatest nightlife scene ever), I was pretty disappointed in this place and I've been here twice.We had to wait an extra hour or so because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so after reading the reviews for the 33, i was EXTREMELY, uh, scared (to say the least) to spend a saturday night there for a good friend's bachelorette party. i was pleasantly surprised though,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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As a frequent customer of 33, I had not been there in some time. Last week I went and was pleasantly surprised by the new menu. I noticed some of the same staff members, including our waitress, the same we had...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mehhhhh.... 3 stars. Clientel doesn't define a joint if you bring enough of your own with you. Yeah,it's a little euro trashy, it's pricey for what you get, and nothing in Boston is worth waiting in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The vibe is great... but the food is not consistently good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You get a free bottle of champagne when you dine here on your 33rd birthday. Hence, my friend, the birthday girl, selected 33 for her birthday dinner. I had heard good reviews about 33, so I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is not bad but who goes to a bar for food? Drinks there are a little pricey. However, the atmosphere makes it all up. The decor is trendy and funky. Be sure not to drop your drink in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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I recently went to dinner with a friend to '33' and we both found it very disappointing. We went to 33 to 'try it out' and because it was close to the Lyric Theater where we had a show. In addition, we were...
menupages.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I picked 33 for my 21st birthday dinner, what a mistake that was. We sat in their outside area, which I have to admit was absolutely beautiful. I just want to preface the rest of this review by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Before you read this, let me provide a little context: I am a legal master at the sense of taste. I was blessed by Siddhartha through my heritage and he contributed to my genetic makeup by providing me the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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My experience at 33 was nothing if not phenomenal. I came in with a group of 5 girls and was seated immediately after having a round of delicious pomegranate martinis at the chic and aesthetically-pleasing...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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Wow, 33 was quite different! We had dinner there on Saturday night, and it was quite something to see the whole restaurant transforming into a club (lounge they call it?)! We arrived late so by the time...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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I was reading 33's previous reviews and no wonder why most of them are negative. People that complain are people that are used to eating next door at bertuccis and drinking cheap beers while listening to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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I checked the reviews on CitySearch before we went to 33. Some good. Some bad. Some terrible. But I kept thinking, how could a place that hot, be that bad? When we arrived, the hostess led us to a table right...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here to meet up with some friends for a birthday party. We were told to be there by 10pm or we'd wait in line and we arrived about 11pm, so we were resigned to our wait. As we stood in line on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Music is ok however, that's about the only thing fair about this place. Don't order drinks by the bottle WITHOUT ASKING FOR THE PRICE FIRST ! SERIOUSLY! Ask for a menu of drinks! You will thank me for this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Congratulations to 33 for all those great ratings you received but how you got them is beyond me. I would talk about the service but there is nothing to say. The food is very mediocre and dry as if moisture in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Music is ok however, that's about the only thing fair about this place. Don't order drinks by the bottle WITHOUT ASKING FOR THE PRICE FIRST ! SERIOUSLY! Ask for a menu of drinks! You will thank me for this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hated it, although I have to admit, this is not really my type of place. In fact, I have no business in going to clubs at all. I love my friends though, and I will follow them to even the cheesiest...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, but the menu was way too limited for me and for the price, you don't get much. The food was good, but the portions are really small. Service was good, but they could have been more on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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There was a group of four of us that came here last night. I had the Duck for my entree and have to say it was some fo the best duck I have ever had in my life. the skin was a perfect combination of Crispy and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Supposedly the place where the trendy, young international crowd gets together to be fabulous. It really seemed more like the place where the American college psuedo-glam crowd got together and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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My friends and I went there on Saturday night... we are from Manhattan so we are used to these types of restaurants.. but they by far had the worst service ever!!host forgot about us and had us wait for an...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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My friends and I went there on Saturday night... we are from Manhattan so we are used to these types of restaurants.. but they by far had the worst service ever!! host forgot about us and had us wait for an...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the restaurant: Having been to the club several times and seen different friends dine at this funky place, I decided to give it a shot to only find mediocre food: the beef tenderloin was "tender"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband picked out this trendy space for our first Valentine's Day as a Mr. and Mrs. and just trying to get to the restaurant was a major feat. But I don't fault them entirely for the crap-tastic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5I had some pretty high expectations coming into this place though I'd read a few of the reviews here on yelp so I had some notes to follow upon.- Environment was great.4-4.5. Ambient lighting, warm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bottom line: great food, great dancing music, ethnic crowds change on different nights, long lines and velvet/rope bouncer mentality after 10pm on weekendsBest experience: eat here early in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first floor is a restaurant, which is pretty good, the basement is the "subterreanen" lounge that is not so good. The space is very small but the bartender makes very good drinks. When I say...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
33 evokes distinct impressions from people - some love it and some vow to never return. Of the many times I've been here I've had a range of experiences, but overall very positive, with a few...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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This place is Class. We arrived after 11:30 p.m. on a Saturday night and it was really happening. I would recommend getting on the guest list and making a table reservation to avoid the line and get VIP...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had one meal here and it was good, but super expensive. We actually had a great time, so I began recommending it to some friends. Each one, one by one, came back to me with scathing emails telling...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i was there with a group on a week night. we made up most of the people there (a group of 100 probably), so i can't comment to much on the other clientelle, but based purely on the way they were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a great time when I go here. Whether it's for a quick drink or a night downstairs dancing away, it's enjoyable. Usually there is no cover , and the line moves fairly quick. The drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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everyone from the bouncers to the staff to the bartenders where very friendly and easygoing. I reccomend this bar for anyone who likes to be treated right, and wants to have a good time.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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My friends and I went to 33 last weekend and it was pretty fun. I came here last year and rememeber we had a good time, so we returned and we weren't disaapointed. Drink prices are still high but I thought...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to chill and for dancing. The layout is quite unique but works somehow. Decent choice of drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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These guys are about as pretentious as they come, especially considering the club is usually only 50% full. Don't be fooled by the line outside: it's just an illusion. Guest list means nothing and the bouncers...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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This place is bad in more ways than I can possibly list. The bouncers kept us outside for a really long time claiming that it was at capacity and we entered to find out it was only half full. The bar is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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These guys are about as pretentious as they come, especially considering the club is usually only 50% full. Don't be fooled by the line outside: it's just an illusion. Guest list means nothing and the bouncers...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a Boston hotspot where the beautiful people come to hang out. It's part of the the new crop of restobars that have replaced clubs in the last 5 years. They serve upscale food during the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to this spot a few times for dinner. It is a fun and fabulous night out in the city. The ambiance is dimly lit and electric colors light the walls. The wine is always perfectly paired by the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be cooler than it is now, but I still enjoy my time there. The crowd is very international. However unfortunately, the DJ tends to start out ok and then switch to latin. Latin...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food was really good here. I had the ceasar salad as an appetizer (Good, but not as good as the one at Stella! -- however, this one has sundried tomatoes... and anything with sundried tomatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
eghh, not really for me.. snobby a bit, and i think their noses were up too high here..not much really besides that... i also agree and hate dress codes
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't bother with this place.. I truly hate places like this.. another user said it best "pretentious" and wayyy overpriced.. dress shirts, dresses,, forget it! I also am not a fan of dress...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Coming to 33 has been a very interesting experience I must say. Saturday night, 8:30 reservation party of 4. We were seated promptly and since the beginning, had excellent service from our waiter. He was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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This restaurant is fantastic. My girlfriend and I have come here on several occasions, and have nothing to complain about. The food is superb, the waitstaff quick, knowledgeable and efficient, and the ambience...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't think i have ever eaten dinner at this venue, although i have been here for a wine tasting during the summer. the outdoor seating is a must and the wine is accompanied by a wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was in from NYC visiting a friend last weekend. We went out to variety of house party type events all over the city and I was dressed appropriately. As we were leaving the house my friend said I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Even as an older gentlman, a local who visited many bars Boston has to offer, I find 33 enjoyable and just fine with no problems. I find it to be a good restaurant with exceptional food and service where I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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We had a complaint on this site about a week or two ago and we notice that it was taken down. The reason for it was that the owner of this restaurant actually called this review site to complain. It's ironic...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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Long story short - my husband and I went to dinner with 4 friends. We got a limo and reservations at 33 for 8:30 last Saturday night and we were seated quickly. The feed us drinks and more drinks, however they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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Good wine list, excellent service, fun "NYC-like" atmosphere.
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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I don't reccomend this place to anyone. Anyone who likes to feel appreciated for being a client someplace should not come here. There is a blatant disregard for anyone. This is supposed to be a restaurant but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Friday 10pm, and we had to convince the bouncer that we had reservations. We had to call the hostess because he said he 'wasn't moving from the door'. I had to call the restaurant and then gave him my cell...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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We tried entering 33 on a saturday evening, around 10:30pm; we wanted to stop for drinks and dessert. The bouncer was rude and informed us that the place is full and we have to wait outside, even though 33...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three and a half times, and have gotten varied experiences... The first time was yrs ago on a date, it was at night, we got in right away, and were downstairs. There was a combination...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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Until this week, 33 was my favorite lounge/club in Boston. I have been there countless times in the last 5 years since I moved to Boston. I have celebrated with table service in the Lounge for two of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of these people really need to chill out with their reviews about 33...seriously, take a chill pill (prescription quality, preferably) or something. If you don't like paying the going market...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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This restaurant seems to have no management at all!!! Even with reservations we had to wait forever to be seated, even though they had several emtpy tables. Finally, when we were seated, the table was dirty!!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Wow, this place rocks! I jsut moved from LA so my brother took me out to 33 last Friday night. HOT looking people (hot bartenders, man!!)! We waited at the bar while we waited for friends, and the lady...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there for a dinner, I hv been there for countless of time but mostly for clubbing. And I heard from many ppl that the food here isn't bad so I gave it a try.Well the place wasn't romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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What is going on with the bartenders at 33? I went to 33 a couple of weeks ago and it was early in the evening before the bar got busy with it's late night crowd. I came at 8:30 I waited with my date for about...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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We took our daughter here for her 21st birthday last night and it was exceptional. The service was impeccable, the food outstanding and the ambience very attractive.Our table had salmon, chicken and beef...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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We took our daughter here for her 21st birthday last night and it was exceptional. The service was impeccable, the food outstanding and the ambience very attractive. Our table had salmon, chicken and beef...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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I am absolutly showcked with the quality of women who frequest this bar. Plus, the bartenders are quick and responsive. I highly recommend this bar/club/restaurant!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess Eurotrash need a restaurant too. OK, I've been to 33 three times. The reason they get stars is certainly the food. Overall, the food I've had there is really quite good. And, I like that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With a slight revamp, this place could be 4 or 5 stars. But when I last went, after they remodeled the lounge no less, it was a bit tacky. The decor felt exaggerated and the music was a big 'wtf' ::...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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I rarely write reviews. However, after going to the 33 Restaurant last night with my wife for our anniversary, I could not help myself. We walked down Stanhope street from Berkley and at first thought we had...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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I rarely write reviews. However, after going to the 33 Restaurant last night with my wife for our anniversary, I could not help myself. We walked down Stanhope street from Berkley and at first thought we had...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Heard lots about 33 Restaurant. If your expectation is low, then dinner is good, but it's really not anything special for that price you pay. While some of the interior design is kind of cool, I won't pick...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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My husband and I went out for our anniversary and he brought me to 33, the service was outstanding the drinks were top notch and the food was to die for!! They made our first year celebration one we will never...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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So I was very wary about coming here because of the comments made by several people about the doorstaff.I have a dozen or so friends that go here and said they aren't always rude so last weekend I decided to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to 33's few days ago at night again. It was a wednesday night. Everytime I go I like it better. It's a restaurant with many amenities, starting with the hostess taking your coats. Orb lights...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
at night: The restaurant tries too hard and so do the people there. I don't really understand the hype, but whenever people come in from out of town or people from work come into the city for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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I have enjoyed several fun evenings at 33 lounge, so I was appalled by the greeting of the doorman on Saturday night! Not only was he rude to my out of town guests, but continued to scan my group as he turned...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i never ate there but i do have my share of drinking at 33. 5 stars for always, ALWAYS making a kick-ass mojito on the spot and strawberry martinis (real strawberries used). decor needs to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a really cool bar it has a club downstairs and a really cool lounge upstairs.. the drinks are really good and the ambient as well.. this is a really cool place to go when you feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go have a drink. I like their 33-tiny which is a martiny with crushed strawberries. Not one of the cheapest places to go have a drink, but if you are a light drinker looking for good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend going there and telling them you hear great things about their $9 Sprite. You may have to use their brand name, "vodka tonic," but you will quickly see that what you get is their signature...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here several weeks back with some friends from college. I had never been for dinner or when it re-opens as a night club. We sat in a very comfortable booth in the corner of the room. Drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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While the food was average (I recomend the lobster ceasar) the service was outright horrible. Not only was our waitress "talking down" to us all night, but the bouncers congregated around our table getting...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're ever looking to have a relaxing, somewhat classy, but moderately priced brunch, 33 isn't a bad choice. When I went on a Sunday, there was live acoustic Portugese (I think) jazz and a great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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I had a great experience at this lounge. It was a friend's birthday and we decided to take her here for drinks. The drinks were great....especially the Bloody Marys. If you want to have a good time, go...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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We recently went here for Restaurant Week and were completely underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong: the food was good and the decor was just as expected. However, it all lacked a certain panache and incre...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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I had pretty high expectations from what I had heard, but it was a let down. Went for restaurant week since the prices are usually more than I'd like to pay. The food was good, but not inspired and no...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, but not as good as other restaurants in the same segment. The upstairs atmosphere is interesting. It has the modern bar but the furniture is somewhat modern, the floor is wooden, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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I took a group of 7 out-of-towners here for brunch this Sunday. What a disappointment. The service was very poor. It appeared that our waiter was the bartender and the only waiter in the place! It took about...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Most places have either a good restaurant or a good night life. This Place definitely has more a ton of both. I have a blast everytime I come in but have noticed changes for the better recently. Food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We recently went here for Winter Restaurant Week and were completely underwhelmed. After hearing great things and seeing the prices on the menu, we expected much more. The food was good but not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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With so much potential, it's a shame 33 turned out the way it did. I had been there for dinner on a few occasions and experienced barely acceptable service. I at least thought it reliable for a night out with...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is very good, and the outdoor dining is ok (if you dont mind the fumes from the Mass Pike). Inside the decor is funky with a large central bar area. Drinks are very pricey. A tiny mojito will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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What a work of art. The bar scene is absolutly wonderful, an absolutly visual pleasure. What a beautiful, wonderful, and helpfull staff. The food was great, oversized portions for my taste, even so every bite...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Great place, awesome bar, amazing food, not cheap. Best martini I've ever had with real strawberries in it. If you like sweet, it is #1.
menupages.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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I don't understand what some of the reviews are talking about. I've been going to 33 for about 3 years now, and have never had a bad experience. The drinks and the food are fabulous, some of the best I've had...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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We used to love this place, when it was newer and cared about customers. We recently observed a bouncer not let someone in because he complained that it was cold outside and they had been waiting for 20...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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Went with a party of seven on a weeknight. No problem w/reservation and/or seating. The service was great. The appetizers were incredible. The variety, originality and presentatin were all impressive. The chef...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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For the Fabulous! The food becomes more amazing everytime I go and Friday and Saturday lounge scene has never disappointed me. The Beef Tenderloin with Potato Rostie is my favorite, one of their waitresses...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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For the Fabulous! The food becomes more amazing everytime I go and Friday and Saturday lounge scene has never disappointed me. The Beef Tenderloin with Potato Rostie is my favorite, one of their waitresses...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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At first glance the place looks amazing, but it's downhill from there. We had 7pm reservations for a party of 8 and it took 30 minutes to be seated, hardly even acknowledged when we walked in. Seemed like the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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The place was very artsy and well decorated. The candles gave it a nice touch. However, a place cannot stand on decor alone. The food was mediocre at best. I had a filet mignon type dish and my fr...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellently made and charmingly presented food in a classy, trendy setting. The menu isn't terribly creative (it has all the good Boston standards, from herb-roasted chicken to pan-fried salmon) but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Hey, we went to 33 after we visisted Bomboa last week (next door neighbors), and it was so cool! The decor, lighting, house signature drinks (a long exotic cocktail menu) were awesome. And they were STRONG!!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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food was just alright and i rate the restaurant below average because at close to $200 we expected MUCH MORE from the service. restaurant was clearly understaffed on a Sat night. took 25 minutes to be seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
drinks are great but definitely pricey - sort of trendy/fun but not a place to go out to too often.**ate there for restaurant week. SUPER impressed. up there with other best meals I've had in Boston....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2005
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We regularly eat in Boston's best restaurants, and 33 is as good as it gets. Interesting and imaginative dishes with wonderful - really wonderful - sauces and unusual accompaniments. Zesty, full-bodied...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For all the Europeans, foreign wealthy students and a variety of golddiggers and the usuals that want to be seen, this is the perfect place ! The Lounges will be full of people like you. It all very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ecletic is the best way to describe this place...very modern lounge feel. Make sure you dressed for this place...no jeans! Try their apple sidecars...absolutley incrediable. Their chilled lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trying to be something it is not. For the atmosphere it is overdressed and pricey. Our waitress was not very friendly or accomodating. While the food was good the overall experience undermined it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
33 Restaurant and Lounge is a glamorous place for the young and hip Boston crowd. The ambiance is extra cool, modern design, great lights, especially at the bar. Good looking euro types can be found...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a hot South Asian scene here, great music, and a fun vibe. Lots of Harvard dental students when I went. Definitely worth checking out. When I went it was still very new, so I had to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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...but that's all you'll be able to afford. Just 'ok' if you're looking to hang out with a friend or two after a meal at Hard Rock or Bertucci's (right around the corner). But don't receomment making a night...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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This is a pretty fun bar if you have a lot of money to spend The drinks are really expensive but they have a lot of different kinds The people here are kind of annoying There's dancing too
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay - another identity crisis here. Right around the corner from the lovely Mistral, we have 33, which has begun to advertise on TV (fancy restaurant doomsday indicator #1). 33 has a very pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
uh, this is just a bit too trendy for me BUT the food - incredible. I won't deny that. Last time I was there I had: Bass Hawaiian Style: Cooked with Coconut Thai Basmati and Ginger Saffron Rice -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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I have eaten there before, and found it to be average. Now I think theres new menus, the desserts are amazing. Met the chef he was really nice. Had the 5 course menu and it was amazing. A dessert tasting at...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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after waiting 20 minutes for a rude and self absorbed bouncer to get off his cell phone to let me in, i waited patiently for 10 minutes at a not very busy bar for a cocktail, which was very delicious. However,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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My husband & I Went to dinner recently and loved it! We had been before to an event and then after joining their email list I won a $1OO gift certificate!!!! So my husband & I went & dined on mac & cheese,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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My husband & I Went to dinner recently and loved it! We had been before to an event and then after joining their email list I won a $1OO gift certificate!!!! So my husband & I went & dined on mac & cheese,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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My girlfriends and I have decided to try a new restaurant every month and this was our first and did not disappoint. We met on a Thurs. night and although our reservation was for 7:00 we wanted to have a drink...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2005
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I went to 33 over the weekend with my boyfriend and was looking foward to a great dinner after reading most of the positive reviews. This restaurant has a great atmosphere with a lively scene. The waiter was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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I've been here a million times - The crowd was trendy & classy...I've seen quite a few celebs (always impressive) - Mark Walburg, Derek Jeeter & Giambi, (who cares that they're from NYC - they're Hot!), Red...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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Although not the cheapest place to eat 33 never disappoints and you get what you pay for. The service is excellent, the ambience is both sophisticated and inviting and the food is delicious. This is the only...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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Our meal at "33" was nothing short of exceptional...although there appears to be more of a bar scene the restaurant should not be overlooked...it is extraordinary
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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Having won a gift certificate to your restaurant...Only to discover a wonderful place to have great food, excellent service... My husband and I have decided that we will be coming back for dinner at least once...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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Really cool space, pretty neat place to have a drink. The food, which has been widely panned by the Zagat's scene was decent. I had an uninteresting cornish game hen, but my date's tenderloin was excellent....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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Nice decor but the food is awful for the price points; they didnt even fully cook the risotto. When told, the manager returns with the same risotto using the same undercooked rice. The worse thing about this...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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My friends and I were looking to go out, sit, have some drinks, chat, people watch etc. But when we got to 33 at 8:30PM we were told the lounge wasn't open yet, and the seating was for those who were eating...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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During dinner the other night we asked for wine off the menu only to find that the wine was not available - "the wine menu just changed" was what we were told. We selected another bottle.....waited what seemed...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2004
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Know what you are getting yourself into when you go to the 33, I didn't. I met up with friends here on a weekday evening. I felt like I was in an episode of Sex in the City. If you have a clue about the 33 &...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2004
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This is a fun spot for drinks. It has a nice atmosphere, a good drink list, and friendly bartenders.The food was only fair. I was with a group of six and almost everyone got cold food. The scallop appetizer...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2004
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This is a fun spot for drinks. It has a nice atmosphere, a good drink list, and friendly bartenders. The food was only fair. I was with a group of six and almost everyone got cold food. The scallop appetizer...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2004
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I had a superb experience at 33-from the food to the drinks to the service. I went in with 3 friends without a reservation (a friend had recommended it) and the hostess and managers promptly came to my...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2004
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Had a nice night out with some friends here, but won't return. Atmosphere was fun and warm, but too loud to hold conversation. Hostess was polite and helpful. Had one drink at the bar, bartender was fine. Once...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2004
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We were supposed to meet friends one night to celebrate somebody's birthday. Half our party arrived early and got in. Other half was a bit late and bouncer want $250 to let us in. Said we'd get some crappy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2004
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33 Restaurant is wonderful! Everything is perfect about this place! The atmosphere is classy with an edge! Those who know how to dine will appreciate 33!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2004
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Had another great meal at 33. Cannot wait to go again which will probably be this evening. Yes, it is a "higher priced" establishment, but you truly get what you pay for. At least I am not being rushed out the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2004
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This place has as of yet been largely undiscovered and it amazes me that word has not gotten out. Why pay Mistral prices for the same if not better food and ambiance? The service has been impeccable each and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2004
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Hey great place and atmosphere, great food and definitely the best is the downstairs lounge, great people and music but to bad that the DJ has no clue how to mix
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2003
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My friend and I went here last Friday. The service was great. We missed the time for dinner but the staff offered us some nice bread. The outdoor balcony was beautiful. It's also not too crowded to find a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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Guess who is finally coming around to recognizing the South End. 33 Lounge and Restaurant that's who...I guess they finally realize that our crowd is as cool as the Euros and you know the crowd i mean. New G.M...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2003
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and trying to dance could be a nightmare. I've had more drinks spilled on me here than everywhere else I've ever been. Still, the DJ on Fridays plays such great music that I end up dancing anyway. He isn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2003
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I heard a number of different opinions about this restaurant, and decided to try it anyone. We have a lovely romantic dinner. Got there at 6pm, and practically had the place to ourselves! Great friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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One of the best I've been to in a while. The atmosphere is wonderful and the menu had such a great varity. The manager was very accomodating and the food server seemed to like working there. Great place for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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I was here on Valentine's Day and was quite unimpressed. First of all there was a fixed menu of which we were not informed of when making the reservation. Secondly, we felt like we were being rushed out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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A substatial amount of money was spent on the space and it shows. The sommelier was pleasant, informative, and knowledgeable. The wait staff, helpful; especially George. The menu has something for everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2003
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I went to 33 for the first time right after it opened about 7 months ago. The food was bland and came out to us luke warm. We felt we had been cheated out of our money by a nightclub trying to disguise itself...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2003
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Came in the summer time, owner was rude and cocky and not diplomatic towards me wearing shorts at outdoor patio (what was i thinking, being summer and all). Friend of mine wanted to experience 33 do to buzz...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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I went to Minstral, a no-miss restaurant but had to wait longer than my quoted time. I remembered 33 from the LeMeridien food show and went there instead. I was pleasantly surprised by the decor and friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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My wife & I recently went to thirty three for a romantic dinner. Our concierge recommended the restaurant and we were thoroughly pleased with his suggestion. From the time that we walked into the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2003
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As a newcomber to Boston trying out new places has been great. 33 has been by far one of the most enjoyable dining experiences I have had in Boston. The food was wonderful, the waitress was helpful and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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I first went to 33 with my girlfriend for some tasty martinis, and the second was with my husband for dinner. Both times it was comfortable and inviting, and the staff made us feel welcome. The ambience warm...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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I had such an exquisite dining experience at 33 Stanhope Street Restaurant and lounge. Chef Josh Botsford has just recently changed the menu and I found the selection to be innovative and unlike any other in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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Overall a great place... if you can afford it. The restaurant upstairs serves fine French and Italian food, along with select wines (and the wine dude is knowledgeable). The waitresses are smiling, friendly,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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Overall a great place... if you can afford it. The restaurant upstairs serves fine French and Italian food, along with select wines (and the wine dude is knowledgeable). The waitresses are smiling, friendly,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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The crowd here is typically older, mid twenties to mid thirties. The place is beautiful, modern and the place to be......if you're a wall st. banker looking to pick up girls. Couples are the norm at this...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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if you are looking for something different....something that offers a combination of French and italian with a twist. This is a very good place to eat at. after dinner one can go down -stairs to the lounge for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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We went after the ballet because it was close by and participated in IDine. We knew nothing about it in advance. We were unprepared for the nightclub scene, but they served dinner late. Hostess and host quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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We went to 33 for a birthday party. The place is gorgeous but the people who seat you are obnoxious. This is nothing against the wait staff, they were fine, just the host and hostess. My food was ok, I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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THIS PLACE IS OVERPRICED, HAS HORRIBLE SERVICE AND RUDE MANAGEMENT!!! I recently sponsored a birthday celebration for someone at 22, and the waiters served the cake/desserts late, overcharged us on drinks and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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took a friend here for his birthday. the hostess was very gracious and the bus people (water/bread servers) were great but our main waiter was a bit snobby as was the somlier. our meals tasted delicous...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2002
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I was extremely surprised by this restaurant. Granted that I have heard alot of street buzz on this new location, I was plesantly treated to great service and a very large menu to select from. The Lobster...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2002
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The food was pretty good, but not anywhere near special enough to justify the price. If your goal is a trendy place where you can impress people with how much you're spending, 33 might catch on but there are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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If your want a fun bar with a ton of eye candy...33 is the place for you. If your looking for edible food and good service, go next door to Bomboa, because 33 does not have either. 33 should do at least one...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Walk downstairs and let the fun begin....Wrap around bar with quick serving bartenders. Great eye-candy for both guys and gals! Wrap around sofa as well! Great for chillin or dancing on a weekend night! Brand...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Walk downstairs and let the fun begin.... Wrap around bar with quick serving bartenders. Great eye-candy for both guys and gals! Wrap around sofa as well! Great for chillin or dancing on a weekend night! Brand...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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One Heineken ($6) and one "house" vodka tonic ($9) was $15 plus tip. The upstairs bar is really my favorite. The bar itself changes color, there is plenty of space, and it's a very trendy, fun scene. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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This place is great! I've gone for both drinks and dinner and the atmosphere is amazing. Great place to get a drink after work.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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With both French and Italian food to choose from, you are sure to be please with this wonderful menu selection. The decor is very soothing and trendy. Nothing I have ever seen before. Great New Place!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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I LOVE 33! You won't find another place like this in all of Boston. They have outside seating to enjoy this beautiful summer weather we have been experiencing and a wonderful menu to choose. The drinks are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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If you go go for drinks midweek only. The bar and design is very cool and the service is good when the bartenders are not busy with over demanding patrons or chatting with their friends. Never in Boston have I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2002
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I can't say enough about 33 Restaurant. The drinks may be a little pricey, but you won't find decor like this anywhere! You have to check out the downstairs lounge. And while you're there, check out the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2002
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Overpriced, underserviced and unaccomodating. At this "new" restaurant, I was shocked and insulted by the attitude of our waiter. Four of us went for after-work drinks and appetizers. Our waiter actually gave...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2002
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The restaurant has been known for its bar scene and its glitzy private functions. The interior has been spruced up a bit, but the focus is still the long bar that hangs over a long staircase to the club...
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hot on the scene within hours of its arrival was 33 restaurant & lounge. it fills out a little corner pocket of boston space known as stanhope street, now a veritable "it"-spot thanks to bomboa and mistral and...
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i would absolutely agree, she has done several events for friends of mine, and she is truly amazing...
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french and italian flavors for refined palates...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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33 is bringing something new to the Boston dining scene. Keep your eyes on this place. The chefs there are very nice.
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one word: mmmmm. . ...
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restaurant & lounge features a popular contemporary american menu, uniquely fusing traditional new england cuisine with hints of the exotic. under the guidance of executive chef anthony e. dawodu, previously...
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This is a restaurant for people in their 20's and 30's. The music played is thumping and grating to my old ears. Both my wife and I had fish dishes that were way overcooked. The staff was gracious and offered...
openlist.com - user review
I was recently at this establishment for a business dinner. It was recommended to me by my colleague and I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised. The menu was very orginal and the dishes excellent. I have...
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33 Restaurant & Lounge features a popular Contemporary American menu, uniquely fusing traditional New England cuisine with hints of the exotic. Under the guidance of Executive Chef, Joshua Botsford, this...
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