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Excelsior

272 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-5684

Awards: 2 Awards
Web Links: 11 Links
Avg Rating:
  12 Ratings
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Categories:   American
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Excelsior has been selected as a best restaurant by a major publication or website.

AOL CityGuide Readers Poll 2006 - Nominated Best All-Around Restaurant


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10best.com review
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"Designed by noted restaurant architect Adam Tihany, this sleek, refined space is a sight to behold, indeed. A stylish bar area occupies the first floor, but don't be enticed to spend your evening there...."
bostonmagazine.com review
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"The best seats in this house (formerly Biba) overlook the Public Garden, but every diner can partake in executive chef Eric Brennan’s menu of flavorful dishes like seared steak tartare and hacked Maine lobster tails...."
fodors.com review
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"Having proven his talents at Harvard Square's Harvest, Chef Eric Brennan takes his gift for creating exquisite handcrafted American cuisine to Excelsior, the cream of Boston's culinary crop. Brennan's appreciation for and innovative use of fresh local sea..."

4 reviews  
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"Adam Tihany designed the space, adult in chocolate brown banquettes, post-sunset oranges and siennas, yet with retro touches in furniture design and lavish Italian glassware and fixtures; a two-story glass tower houses the 600-label wine collection. Since..."

1 reviews  
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"For entrees, the juicy seared Peppered Venison Loin powered a captivating spicy edge through tangy Concord grape sauce with a sweet-savory side of sausage-stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates. Extras of soothing, creamy mascarpone risotto and brittle fried spinac..."
restaurants.boston.com review
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""excelsior, lydia shires newest culinary masterpiece, delivers bold and contemporary american cuisine at this stunning back bay location. overlooking the boston public garden, excelsior offers scenic views, innovative cuisine, and is complemented by a win..."
search.cityguide.aol.com review
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"Few and far between are the restaurants that can justifiably be called awe-inspiring, but even Bacchus himself might go ga-ga were he ever to pay a visit to Excelsior. Upon entering the restaurant, which strikes a classy balance between swank and hip, you..."

7 reviews  
tripadvisor.com review
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"I am sorry to hear about the previous reviewers experience, but ours was amazing. My wife and I went for Valentine's Day and ordered the Valentine's tasting menu with the wine selections...."
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"This is one restaurant that will make your dining experience memorable, without a doubt. The food served is not only fresh and delicious but is also presented in a unique and creative manner...."
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