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The top 3 lounges for a special occasion in Boston

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Published on March 17, 2020
The top 3 lounges for a special occasion in BostonEastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks | Photo: Kota O./Yelp

Looking to try the top lounges around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end lounges in Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks

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Topping the list is Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks. Located at 528 Commonwealth Ave. in Kenmore, the lounge and New American and breakfast/brunch spot is the most popular high-end lounge in Boston, boasting four stars out of 1,893 reviews on Yelp.

If you're hungry for more, we found these details on Yelp about Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks.

"Located in the heart of Boston's Kenmore Square, Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks offers a classically inspired menu driven by seasonal ingredients," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "E.S. is well known for its award-winning craft cocktail program led by renowned mixologist Jackson Cannon." On the menu, look for broiled oysters, rib-eye steaks and burgers. 

2. Drink

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Next up is South Boston's Drink, situated at 348 Congress St. With four stars out of 1,562 reviews on Yelp, the lounge and New American spot, serving burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

This spot, which has been called Boston's single most essential craft cocktail bar, offers bites like chicken wings, shrimp po'boys and veggie flatbreads. On the beverage list, look for cocktails, wine and brews. 

3. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

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This location of the well-known chain Eddie V's Prime Seafood, a steakhouse and lounge that offers seafood and more in Back Bay, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 79 Yelp reviews. Head over to 122 Belvidere St. to see for yourself. 

We looked to Yelp to learn more about Eddie V's Prime Seafood.

In terms of signature items, "Eddie V's Prime Seafood brings an experience filled with seafood, steaks and rhythm, with a menu emphasis on top of the catch prime seafood creations, USDA prime beef and chops, and fresh oyster bar selections. The restaurant is set in an elegant atmosphere offering Jazz music nights." On the menu, try the Chilean sea bass or the bone-in New York strip steak. 


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