A polished Kenmore Square brasserie with strong cocktails and reliable classics, but uneven service and value concerns; great for pre-game or celebrations if you pick well.
Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks delivers solid neighborhood dining with exceptional setting appeal and strong food quality anchored by excellent seafood and brasserie classics. However, inconsistent execution—ranging from perfectly cooked branzino to undercooked proteins and mushy pasta—prevents a higher grade, as does variable service speed during transitions. The beautiful bar and warm staff make it competitive with the area's better neighborhood restaurants, though pricing skews high relative to occasional reliability lapses.
One caveat: Seating and pacing delays reported during peak times and events