Back Bay is getting a splash of the French Riviera this summer. LPM Restaurant & Bar is set to move into the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, bringing its sunny, Côte d’Azur style to the hotel’s second-floor dining lineup alongside Zuma and the Trifecta bar. The London-founded group is known for bright, seafood-forward plates and light-filled rooms that nod to the Belle Époque.
Official announcement
In a press release, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street confirmed that LPM will take over the hotel’s existing second-floor dining room and is scheduled to open this summer. “The arrival of LPM at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston signals a defining new chapter for the city’s dining scene,” General Manager Ahmed Yacout said in the announcement.
What LPM brings
LPM launched in London in 2007 and has since grown into an international brand with locations from Miami to Dubai and Hong Kong. The Back Bay opening will mark the group’s third U.S. outpost, according to Boston Uncovered.
Timing and space
Local business coverage reports that the restaurant “plans to open at the end of the summer” and will occupy the Four Seasons’ sunlit, oval-shaped dining room on the second floor of the tower. The hotel has confirmed the summer opening timeline, as reported by Boston Business Journal.
Licensing and neighborhood review
At a March meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee, attorneys for the project outlined plans for LPM to take over an approximately 2,900-square-foot, second-floor corner space facing Christian Science Plaza. The restaurant is expected to seat about 70 guests and will not offer outdoor seating. The proposal includes a transferred all-alcohol license with a 2 a.m. closing time, although the team told the committee they do not anticipate staying open past 11 p.m. on most nights, according to The Boston Sun.
What it means for Back Bay
LPM’s arrival adds another high-profile dining option to Back Bay’s hotel restaurant scene and gives the Four Seasons an extra reason for both locals and travelers to linger on the second floor. As Time Out notes, LPM’s Riviera flair and sunlit setting could help turn the space into a buzzy gathering spot for celebrations and hotel guests alike.
