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Alcove, Boston, MA

Alcove

4.4
4.4
1879 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
A welcoming neighborhood restaurant on the edge of Boston’s West End, Alcove is filled with comfortable American fare with a New England seafood flair & great cocktails from hospitality veteran Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. Both the airy dining room and large patio look out onto the Charles River & provide spectacular views of the Zakim Bridge. A stones throw away from TD Garden, and within walking distance of the North End, Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Downtown, Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution, Tea Party ships + museum, Haymarket, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, State House, ferries, & the Greenway.

We offer a variety of unique spaces for private groups of 12 to larger groups of 270.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 248-0050
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Alcove offers a variety of unique spaces and configurations for semi- private & private dining experiences. From groups as little as 5 to full holiday reception parties of 275, our menus and setup options can be customized to suit your event needs.
  • Area
    West End
  • Cross Street
    Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
  • Parking details
    No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
  • Public transit
    Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dine Out Boston: Weekday Lunch

    24 Feb 2025 - 14 Mar 2025
    Dive into Chef's Custom 3-course Weekday Lunch Menu Monday-Friday Lunch Only February 24, 2025-February 28, 2025 March 3, 2025- March 7, 2025 March 10, 2025- March 14, 2025 Find our menus online @ www.alcoveboston.com
    Dine Out Boston: Weekday Lunch photo
  • Alcove Winemaker Series: Ehren Jordan of Failla

    US$135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    4 Mar 2025 only
    19:00
    Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM Reception | 7:30 PM Dinner Join us at Alcove for an unforgettable evening with Ehren Jordan celebrating Failla Wines, a winery renowned for its cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Syrah. Founded in 1998 by Ehren Jordan, Failla has earned its place among California’s finest, crafting wines that showcase the essence of each vineyard’s unique terroir. The evening begins with a 7PM reception into a 7:30pm multi-course dinner thoughtfully paired with Failla’s signature wines, highlighting their expressive flavor profiles & balance. Owner + winemaker Ehren Jordan will spend his one night in Boston with us, sharing the stories and philosophy behind his wines and making this an intimate and enriching experience.
    Alcove Winemaker Series: Ehren Jordan of Failla photo
  • Cellar Saturday (Piedmont): 3/22 @ 2pm

    US$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    22 Mar 2025 only
    14:00
    Due to popular demand, we’re excited to offer additional classes for Cellar Saturday @ Alcove! Join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2pm for an exclusive wine class focusing on the renowned wines of Piedmont, Italy. This immersive experience will introduce you to the rich history + distinctive flavors of this celebrated region, all while enjoying multiple wines thoughtfully paired with light, complementary snacks. This class is designed to enhance your appreciation of Piedmont’s world-class wines. Plus, with additional classes now available, there’s plenty of opportunity to dive deeper into the diverse terroirs of Italy.We can’t wait to share this educational and delicious afternoon with you! Cheers to learning, tasting, and celebrating!
    Cellar Saturday (Piedmont): 3/22 @ 2pm photo

What 1,879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alcove, nestled on Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent service" and a "thoughtfully curated menu." Patrons praise their "outstanding" wine list and cozy ambiance. Popular for pre-game meals near TD Garden, Alcove is celebrated for its "delicious" food, "inviting atmosphere," and "attentive staff."

1,879 Reviews
  1. Norah

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service was quick and waiters were polite but didn’t check in super often which may be a positive or a negative for you- I personally enjoyed it and would definitely eat here again.

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  2. Charles

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun vibe, good food and excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  3. Paolo

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening catching up with old friends in lovely atmosphere!

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  4. Judith

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is fresh, creative, and tasty. Portion size is good. Smashed potatoes are the best! Raspberry Lime Rickey invokes memories of Brigham's soda fountain but with a kick.

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  5. Paul

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a 5:30 reservation and we’re heading to a Bruins game at 7. We ordered within 15 minutes of being seated. We did not get our entrees until 6:45. They provided no updates on the status of our order until 5 minutes before our food finally arrived. We got a very weak “We were really backed up” sort-of apology and no adjustment of the bill or any other consideration. Good food, nice room, but terrible experience.

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  6. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New menu is definitely worth a try! We had ribs, dumplings, fish and chips. All were excellent.

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  7. Amy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best wine lists in the are and very attentive staff and of course great food

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  8. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very attentive. Took 45 minutes to get our food though.

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  9. Terry

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice decor, good servers, interesting menu, the food was shockingly bad. The wedge salad was fine. The 3 other small plates ranged from unrecognizable to poor.

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  10. mike

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited menu with only one soup option. Also need to expand draft beer options.

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FAQs

Alcove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 248-0050.

Alcove is rated 4.4 stars by 1879 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alcove

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
  • Area
    West End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
  • Public transit
    Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 248-0050
  • Private party facilities
    Alcove offers a variety of unique spaces and configurations for semi- private & private dining experiences. From groups as little as 5 to full holiday reception parties of 275, our menus and setup options can be customized to suit your event needs.
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