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Scollay Square

21 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108-2807 (Beacon Hill)
617-742-4900
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Ranked #296 of 2,672 restaurants in Boston
Price range: $31 - $40
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Bar scene, Large groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
Cross street: Bowdoin
Description: Scollay Square is an upper casual comfort food restaurant centered in a building with a 1900s feel. They serve an extensive value driven wine list. Rub elbows with Boston's influential elite at this Beacon Hill location.
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Jonesboro, Arkansas
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83 reviews 83 reviews
67 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013 via mobile

We had a late dinner group here and everyone's meal was fantastic. The service is great and very personable and the reataurant has a very laid back yet classic ambiance. Well highly recommend this reataurant in the heart of Boston MA.

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Ireland
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Nice staff, friendly but not efficient. This place looks really nice from the outside, go inside and it's a bit more rough and ready. Went here for brunch the other day, had to wait a couple of minutes while they cleaned off a table, which was fine. Sat and were given menus. And left for some time. Eventually got some... More

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South Florida, Florida
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26 reviews 26 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

We were staying at the Omni for a convention and decided to walk around to find a place to eat dinner at. We happened upon this little place and absolutely loved it! The food was fantastic and so was the service. Our friendly waitress helped with our menu selections and also told us about some cool local stuff for us... More

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Edinburgh
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76 reviews 76 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 via mobile

This was a great find near our hotel (Nine Zero on Tremont). Good service, busy and lovely old building inside. Shared BBQ chicken starter, 2 steaks which were cooked perfectly (one medium, one medium rare) & shared a chocolate slider (4 cookies, 2 scoops icecream & hot melted chocolate!) & with a bottle of red it was $100 before a... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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19 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

Their various twists on mac-and-cheese are all decadent, especially the one with truffle and prosciutto. One of the best lobster rolls in town, always fresh and plump. The prices are a little high, but the food and service are worth it. The decor is historic Boston and the atmosphere is versatile; you'll be comfortable here on the patio at lunch,... More

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Miramar Beach, Florida
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49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

Well frequented by business people in the area. Inside was full and we ate outside on a nice day. Varied menu and very good service. Prices reasonable for the good quality of the food. Just at the end of Boston Common on Beacon St. almost next to the State House. Would definitely go again.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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63 reviews 63 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

After a long flight, we wanted something to eat and were lucky enough to be able to walk next door and get a wonderful meal. I had a wonderful stir fry that really hit the spot!

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

The food and service were both good, outside seating for the warmer months. A moderately priced restaurant in Beacon Hill area, not touristy.

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Lakeland, Florida
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

I'm sorry to be so harsh and I want to believe that they don't deserve this but here's what happened to me: Sat down for dinner and ordered a 6 oz glass of white wine. The waitress came back and told me they ran out of that wine. I chose another for the same price (about $11.) The waitress came... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

We had a long layover at Boston Logan, so we headed into town, walked the freedom trail, and stopped here for lunch. They have a short list of pretty good beers and a solid lunch menu. The lobster roll ($17) seemed like a great sandwich to my uninitiated tastes and my wife loved the Mac and cheese with prosciutto and... More

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