Safari Room Restaurant

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   Craig

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We had looked over the menu and selected what we wanted prior to arriving at the Safari Room. We were quite disappointed when we arrived and were told they were only serving their Restaurant Week prix fixe menu, which should have ended two weeks ago. Nothing on their website indicated that was the only menu they were serving, and the hostess admitted it has been causing confusion. As this restaurant was already out of the way, we had no alternative but to try it out. Amuse Bouche was ok, but my wife had a shellfish allergy so serving up lobster wasn’t good for her. More on allergies later. The appetizer was the highlight for us, she had beetroot salad which she enjoyed, and I had butternut squash soup which was very nice. Entrees were a bust. The selection was not great, so we both ordered Chicken Milanese. It may have been fine if they didn’t top it with a cloyingly sweet apricot jam. That ruined the whole dish, as you couldn’t get away from it. The Brie also was a weird choice on this dish. I’ve eaten Milanese many times and never seen it so prepared so strangely. Finally, dessert. My wife had her heart set on the bread pudding of their normal menu, but the only offered Chocolate Pot de Creme (no other ingredients described) or Pistachio Olive Oil cake. Desserts arrived and the Chocolate contained walnuts, which is my wife’s other allergy. Thankfully our server, who was good, confirmed they were walnuts before she ate any. Again, they don’t seem concerned about allergies, which is normally don’t pose a problem when we know what is in a dish. I ordered the Pistachio cake, which they drowned in a lemony syrup. Terrible. What a waste of a night out. We paid and left. The Safari Room is definitely not for us.
   

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   Michaela

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Usually I love this restaurant, but for some reason they have a limited menu for the entire month of November. There was barely anything on the menu and we were not aware of this before dining. We overheard all of the guests that night complaining to the servers of the limited menu. The staff was very nice and when I ate here in the summer it was a great time but there was a much larger menu. I definitely wouldn’t go back again this time of year.
   

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   Andrew

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

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   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Excellent meal. Service was great! Every server was attentive and fun. We returned because we had so much fun during our last visit. This visit was just as good!
   

   Safari Room RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

   We’re delighted that your meal and service were just as enjoyable as before! It’s wonderful to hear that our team helped make your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back next time!
   

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   Maria

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

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

   The wait staff was super friendly and very attentive. The food was scrumptious. The panoramic view to the outside was just breathtaking. A repeat dining experience in the future for sure.
   

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   Andrew

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

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   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 14 November 2024

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

   We have dined here before but the food has definitely improved. We had a wonderful meal. Excited to return.
   

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   Christine

   Greater Boston

   15 reviews

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   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

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

   Great cocktails and monk fish appetizer. Beautiful views to enjoy!
   

   Safari Room RestaurantResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thank you for dining with us! Hearing that you enjoyed the monkfish appetizer and our great cocktails makes our day. And yes, those views are hard to beat!
   

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   Vincent

   Western NC

   26 reviews

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   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

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

   Newport Restaurant Week 3 course dinner @ $60/pp. food outstanding. Scallop Crudo followed by Bucatini w Clams then Chocolate Mousse. Delicious. Great value. Decent cab & price. Room was noisy due to wedding. Beaitiful room though.
   

   Safari Room RestaurantResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thanks for joining us for Newport Restaurant Week! It’s wonderful to hear you loved the three-course dinner and found it to be a great value. We apologize for the noise but appreciate your kind words about the food and ambiance. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious experience!
   

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   Casandra

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 October 2024

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

   Everyone loved their meals. Calamari was outstanding. The Bucatini with clams was the best I ever had.
   

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   Safari Room RestaurantResponded on 19 November 2024

   We're so glad you enjoyed dining with us! It means a lot to hear that the calamari was outstanding and the bucatini with clams was your favorite. Hope to see you back for another delicious meal!
   

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   Jillene

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

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

   This place is a hidden gem for the location and atmosphere alone. We go practically every other weekend. Summer menu is better than the fall menu. The clam chowder is always good. The summer beet salad is phenomenal. Blueberry crème brûlée is outstanding. Skip the pumpkin crème brulee as it’s overly spiced and more like pudding than a true custard.
   

   Safari Room RestaurantResponded on 19 November 2024

   Thanks for sharing your thoughtful review! It’s great to know you enjoy our summer menu and some of our classics like the clam chowder and blueberry crème brûlée. We’ll definitely take your note on the pumpkin crème brûlée into account. Can’t wait to welcome you back soon.
   

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    Joseph

    Greater Boston

    62 reviews

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    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

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

    Wonderful experience. Mimi and Rebecca were great. My wife enjoyed her lemoncello lemon drop martini. We have been there more than twenty times. Beautiful, consistent and fun.
    

    Safari Room RestaurantResponded on 17 October 2024

    Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you and your wife enjoy your visits. Mimi and Rebecca will be so happy to know they made an impact. Cheers to many more visits!
    

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