LUCIE drink + dine

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   Margaret

   Greater Boston54 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We enjoyed another fabulous pre-theater dinner at LUCIE tonight. The food and service were equally terrific. Looking forward to our next visit!
   

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   Rashi VIP

   Greater Boston8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   So my friend and I went for Dine out boston because we liked the menu. Our complimentary cornbread was bland and not at all sweet, very gritty. We both ordered martinis and they were sticky at the stem—which I expect is happening because the server spilled some as she walked over. After a while of sipping we asked them to be reshaken because one would hope you would get a freshly chilled martini glass when it’s reshaken and…. no, they put it back into the same sticky glass lol. You would think handling the glass she would have realized that but oh well. The apps- honestly the chef here has no idea what they’re doing and the restaurant really needs to do quality control. My app was a ricotta and mushroom gnocchi dish with SO much lemon in the sauce it was overpowering. My friends shrimp tempura had two dipping sauce that were extremely bland and the tempura honestly could’ve been from the costco frozen section for all I knew. Main dinner I got seafood where the liquid it was in was so extremely bland and disappointing, and my friends carbonara was so eggy and thick it did not taste like they emulsified the carbonara sauce correctly. The real kicker was the tiramisu, which was not fully formed, very heavy in vanilla extract and not at all the correct consistency. My dessert option was the donuts and they were not fluffy at all and quite salty for a sweet dessert. Overall I am shocked because I have been to Lucie two years ago and the menu and quality were decent. Now I am troubled by the quality, service and cost of the food and it makes sense to me why it was super empty when I went.
   

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   David

   Greater Boston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   Very tasty meal - best clam chowder I've ever had! Great for conversation, friendly staff, attentive to our timing needs.
   

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   Jenny VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

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

   Convenient Back Bay location. Delicious food and drink, and lovely service. Would return!
   

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   No'a

   New York City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

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

   There was an order mixup; we paid for it because it didn't feel like a massive deal, but it's not what I expect with a restaurant that costs this much. There was also a grotesque difference in portion sizes between different entrees without any real indication on the menu. Something to keep in mind. The food was fairly good, not the best in Boston, but not awful.
   

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   Eugene

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   We booked Lucie because it's attached to the Colonade Hotel where we were staying but will make a point to visit on future Boston trips regardless of where we stay. The location is really good - on the south side of the Prudential Center - perfect for parents who are visiting students at Northeastern University but central no matter what (also close to some to the big hotels - Sheraton, Back Bay Hilton, Copley Marriott, Four Seasons). My evaluation of a restaurant starts with the ambiance and bar area, and this place nails that. You walk in through the lobby of the hotel into the restaurant bar, and the lighting and music level are perfect, with a nice lounge area with couches and comfortable chairs. The beer taps were cold and fresh, and the wine was very fairly priced (if not surprisingly low, but I'm used to NYC prices). The bartenders were attentive and conversational. The front of the room is all glass and looks out onto Huntington Avenue. The tables in the dining room are well spaced and have really comfortable leather chairs, and the service was very good. The food was good and well presented - I especially liked the appetizer options which were mostly good for sharing. I travel to Boston often and typically stay in that general area. I'm relaly glad I found Lucie!
   

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   Anthony

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   We went there for Valentine's day, the place is alright, service is OK. Our cocktails like French 75 were very poorly made. The food was OK at best while expensive. I wouldn't recommend it. Quality to price ratio is low.
   

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   Kara VIP

   Greater Boston11 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   On our recent visit, the menu was much, much more limited than the menu on the website.
   

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   James

   Greater Boston99 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

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

   Good food, excellent service, close enough to Boston Symphony, we enjoyed it!
   

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    David

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

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

    Very tasty and relaxed meal before a symphony concert, very friendly and helpful service. The clam chowder was unique and awesome, the burgers were delicious, and the gelattos were wonderful.
    

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