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Mooncusser, Boston, MA

Mooncusser

4.8
4.8
1459 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
A photo of Mooncusser restaurant

Mooncusser

4.8
$50 and over
Seafood
Back Bay

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Cancellation Policy: We ask that if you need to cancel your reservation, do so 24 hours in advance. Guests cancelling within 24 hrs of their reservation will be charged $50 per person.

Mooncusser serves a $120 multicourse menu from head chef Carl Dooley. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been awarded top honors by the New York Times, Boston Magazine and other publications.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (617) 917-5193
  • Website
    http://www.mooncusserboston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Carl Dooley
  • Location
    304 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116-5242
  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Cross Street
    Columbus Ave.
  • Parking details
    Park at the 10 St. James Garage across the street from Mooncusser. Enter on either Stuart St. or St. James between Arlington and Berkeley. We are directly across from the parking atrium exit. Parking fee is $9 for up to 2 hours and $11 for up to 3 hours. Please ask your server or the host to stamp your ticket.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Full Bar

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Experiences

  • Mooncusser Holiday Lunch!

    US$135.00 per person

    20 Dec 2024 only
    Get into the holiday spirit by joining us for a festive holiday lunch tasting menu! Tasting Menu: $135 Wine Pairing:$75

  • New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

    US$195.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year at Mooncusser! Join us for a multi-course celebratory tasting menu on New Year's Eve! Tasting Menu $195/person Optional Wine Pairing $85/person

Menu

Menu

    Last updated: 3 February 2022

    What 1,459 people are saying

    Overall ratings and reviews

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

    4.8
    4.8 based on recent ratings
    • 4.8Food
    • 4.8Service
    • 4.6Ambience
    • 4.4Value

    Noise • Moderate

    Loved For

    • Greater Boston

      Innovative

    • Greater Boston

      Seafood

    • Boston

      Innovative

    • Boston

      Seafood

    Review summary

    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
    Mooncusser delivers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful, complex, creative, balanced and delicious" cuisine. Chef Carl Dooley crafts innovative dishes with seasonal changes, ensuring each visit brings new delights. Guests praise "stellar" service and ambiance. While some find the pricing high, the culinary creativity and wine pairings make it a special occasion destination.

    1,459 Reviews

    1. Andrew

      Greater Boston

      7 reviews

      vip
      5.0

      7 reviews

      Dined 2 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      Really excellent food and very attentive service. Wine pairings were well selected and delicious. It's in the French style of pauses between courses which can make the evening a little longer than expected. Could use a little sound proofing, as, when full, can become a little loud. But that is a small matter. The food really is superb.

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    2. Gregory

      London

      1 review

      5.0

      1 review

      Dined 7 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Superb ambience, service, presentation, food, and culinary knowledge.

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    3. Ariel

      Greater Boston

      5 reviews

      vip
      5.0

      5 reviews

      Dined 7 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      We had an incredible experience at Mooncusser! Amazing food and great service.

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    4. Ian

      Greater Boston

      11 reviews

      5.0

      11 reviews

      Dined on 7 December 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      One of the best meals of my life. Excellent tasting menu and the wine pairings were perfect!

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    5. Liane

      Greater Boston

      1 review

      5.0

      1 review

      Dined on 6 December 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Fantastic dinner! The good and service were excellent. Each dish was layered with flavors which combined perfectly with. Would highly recommend.

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    6. OpenTable Diner

      Greater Boston

      1 review

      5.0

      1 review

      Dined on 5 December 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      This was last years Christmas present from a daughter. Why did we wait so long? Such fun and and exotic! We’ll b back.

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    7. Matthew

      Greater Boston

      35 reviews

      vip
      5.0

      35 reviews

      Dined on 5 December 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Wonderful and creative tasting menu with the best wine pairing!

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    8. Dennis

      New York City

      2 reviews

      vip
      4.0

      2 reviews

      Dined on 1 December 2024

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 3
      4. Ambience 4
      My only criticism would be with the somewhat awkward service, particularly the 45+ minutes between the moment we were seated and the first course served. Our waitress suggested that we try and finish our cocktails sooner rather than later so that the courses and wine pairings could start. However, about 35-40 minutes after we were seated, the first wine pairing was served without the first course, which followed about 10 minutes after. The remainder of the courses were served in a timely manner. The long pause was not addressed, no one stopped by to perhaps take another drink order, there was no amuse bouche, just 45 minutes of nothing. We did notice that our courses seem to arrive at or around the same time as 2 other tables who were seated at/around the same time. Regardless, the food was very tasty and wine pairings on point.

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    9. Yul

      Greater Boston

      14 reviews

      vip
      5.0

      14 reviews

      Dined on 1 December 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Truly more than just a meal - a dining experience. Outstanding food, wine pairings,and service.

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    10. Hameed

      Greater Boston

      1 review

      vip
      3.0

      1 review

      Dined on 30 November 2024

      1. Overall 3
      2. Food 3
      3. Service 3
      4. Ambience 3
      First three courses were solid and promising. Sweet potato gnocchi did not impress and neither did the black cod. Cranberry cake at the end was not great and only ended up having two bites. We felt like our experience was okay but way overpriced. Service and ambiance were great.

      1 person found this helpful

    FAQs

    Mooncusser is rated 4.8 stars by 1459 OpenTable diners.

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    A photo of Mooncusser restaurant

    Mooncusser

    4.8
    $50 and over
    Seafood
    Back Bay

    Make a booking

    2 people
    19:00
    Booked 19 times today
    Experiences are available.
    Google Map for Mooncusser

    304 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116-5242

    Additional information

    • Cross Street
      Columbus Ave.
    • Area
      Back Bay
    • Hours of Operation
      Tue–Sat 17:30–21:30
    • Price
      $50 and over
    • Cuisines
      Seafood, American
    • Dining style
      Elegant Dining
    • Dress code
      Business Casual
    • Parking details
      Park at the 10 St. James Garage across the street from Mooncusser. Enter on either Stuart St. or St. James between Arlington and Berkeley. We are directly across from the parking atrium exit. Parking fee is $9 for up to 2 hours and $11 for up to 3 hours. Please ask your server or the host to stamp your ticket.
    • Payment Options
      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
    • Executive Chef
      Carl Dooley
    • Additional
      Cocktails, Full Bar

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