Banyan Bar + Refuge

Banyan Bar + Refuge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dnmrj

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is exceptional. We’d been before but had forgotten just how good the food is. A definite 5 star experience!
   

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   Daniel

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service Love the miso ceasar salad!
   

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   Emily

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We went for a before theatre dinner. We got there before 6 so were able to take acetate of happy hour specials for dumplings and spring rolls - both of which were excellent. Server was attentive and lovely. Great dinner options but not so impressed by the deserts which we skipped
   

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   Angie

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time and the staff was wonderful. The food was delicious. Thanks for everything! Angie
   

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   Victor

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome, just amazing! Food was delicious & staff was quick & efficient. I can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Giulio

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful meal! Every single bite was delicious and transformative. Manuel, our server, was very attentive and always brought our food and drink out quickly.
   

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   TaylorO VIP

   Greater Boston13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the atmosphere! Food was great, our favs were pork ribs, crab Rangoon (which was like a giant mozzarella stick), and chicken boa bun. Drinks were fantastic
   

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   Stephen

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is fantastic! From the service to the prices! Very affordable and extremely tasty! Will definitely be back! The bao buns are my favorite!
   

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   Revathy

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 11 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely ambiance and vibe. When that’s there. The food is extra special.
   

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    Suling

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I say this as a Southeast Asian American— I RARELY find Asian fusion spots that I enjoy, as they usually cater towards white Americans. Banyan hit the nail, and that’s what sets them apart. The food was delicious while paying homage to the cultures in both texture and taste. Every drink I tried I enjoyed (again— rare), and pairs well with many of the dishes. The dandan noodles aren’t spicy as I was hoping but still yummy. The larb cabbage wraps were super comforting to eat, and the salt pepper shrimp were surprisingly amazing (the best part was how sweet and tangy the paired sauce was). Great ambiance, cozy lighting and intentional vibes. New favorite spot, I will 100% be back here.
    

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