Back Bay Social

4.1(1,135)

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Location & Hours

Address

867 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Thursday at 2:00 AM

Monday4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Tuesday4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Wednesday4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Thursday4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Friday11:30 AM - 2:00 AM

Saturday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Sunday11:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(617) 247-3200

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About Back Bay Social

Stylishly old-fashioned, bustling bi-level bistro for New American eats & intricate cocktails.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 26, 2025.

4.1/5

Based on 1,135 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Suntan Cali (Rachel California)

in the last week

Loved the area and all the shops around. Back bay showed us exceptional service. Did was great! The Caesar salad w. Hips & trout pieces were phenomenal. Burger, chicken sandwich and truffle fries were...

Nick S

5 months ago

Back Bay Social is an American Bistro and Brunch spot located in the heart of Back Bay, right near the Convention Center and Prudential Center shopping mall. We came in during lunch, and it was quite...

J

a month ago

Great Thursday comedy show. Ordered mozzarella sticks and onion rings to start. Didn’t order any more food after. Tasted like week old fryer oil Marinara sauce with the mozzarella sticks was actuall...

WanderQuest

2 months ago

The place was amazing with great table service. Deserts and the food was pretty good. Need to improve on the dips served with the food. Draught beer was fresh. Loved it overall. Tried the Crème Brûlée...

Eli Moslemi

3 months ago

I liked Back Bay Social restaurant. The food we ordered was very delicious and the atmosphere was nice. It is a spacious place. The portion was fair and not pricey, I recommend it. I liked the weekly ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive experience, although food quality appears to be inconsistent. Customers appreciate the location and varied offerings, from comedy shows to brunch.

Customer Favorites

Popular dishes include the Caesar salad with hips and trout, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Crème Brûlée. The restaurant also serves fresh draught beer and a favored cider beer.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is generally described as nice and spacious, and the table service is often highlighted as amazing and exceptional. Staff are frequently mentioned as friendly and prompt.

Value & Quality

Portion sizes are generally considered fair for the price, and the restaurant is not perceived as overly pricey. However, some reviewers have noted issues with food quality, particularly the fryer oil and dips.

Areas for Improvement

Improving the quality of the marinara sauce and ensuring the freshness of fryer oil are key areas for improvement. Dips served with food could also use enhancement.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews indicate that service remains a strength, while food quality concerns, such as fryer oil taste, have emerged. The Thursday comedy show is a unique offering enjoyed by patrons.