The Living Room Reviews
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- Nice location, seating, atmosphere
Read More On Citysearch Hri 10/6/2010 - Good Times!
Read More On Citysearch Lavie Organique 5/17/2010 - Classier than most
Read More On Citysearch juliacantor 5/17/2010 - Awesome place, will definitely return
Absolutley awesome place. The music was good, the food was great, and the martini's knocked my socks off. I had a blast.
Read More On Citysearch NewYork311 1/28/2010 - Avoid this place if you can
I've had to visit this place twice over the two year interval (my friends decided to go there for drinks after dinner), this place is just getting worse every year. The staff is extremely rude, the atmosphere is nothing special and the drinks suck, plus you have to wait forever to be served. There are much better places out there for the money that you are paying. Will not go there again, less...
Read More On Citysearch Cyrix 11/22/2009 - Horrific Service!!!My boyfriend and I went here yesterday and had a really BAD experience. We went in on a Sunday around 3 with plans to lounge on the couches, enjoy some food, booze a bit and study on our laptops. Our first round of drinks came out after about 10 minutes, even with only 2 other tables in the whole place filled, and the calamari we ordered was decent. My boyfriend then ordered a 2nd drink. The main...
Read More On Citysearch auberm 6/15/2009 - Rude, horrendous serviceMy boyfriend and I went here yesterday and had a really BAD experience. We went in on a Sunday around 3 with plans to lounge on the couches, enjoy some food, booze a bit and study on our laptops. Our first round of drinks came out after about 10 minutes, even with only 2 other tables in the whole place filled, and the calamari we ordered was decent. My boyfriend then ordered a 2nd drink. The main...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/15/2009 - Horrible, Rude Service - Questionable Food
Read More On Citysearch by auberm at Menuism 6/15/2009 - patheticThis restaurant has great food.. served and made by the meanest, laziest, snobbiest people I have ever met in my entire life. Do NOT waste your time giving them your money.
Read More On Citysearch princess986 6/5/2009 - GREEEEAT!I have been to this restaurant many times and it just keeps getting better! The food is outstanding and fair priced and the drinks are great as well! Every time I go here my girlfriend and I have an AMAZING dinner and drinks, followed by some great dessert! To top off the night we head across the street from the restaurant and have a wonderful walk along the water with great views! Overall I woul...
Read More On Citysearch Speeder1213 5/18/2009 - Bar - Masquerading as a Restaurant (Badly)I was looking for a nice, but not stuffy, restaurant for brunch - this seemed to fit the bill. Not even close. They call themselves 'homey', the word 'slovenly' is more appropriate. The food was mediocre at best, the coffee the worst I've ever had, cream was served in an espresso cup - and it wasn't cream, but milk. Just really, really bad if you're looking for decent food and service.
Read More On Citysearch cmj0919 2/15/2009 - Charity FunctionEvery year I do the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. A few months back I decided to organize a wine tasting party that would include an auction to raise money for the cause. I chose The Living Room as the location because it's proximity to the financial distric for the after work crowd. The managment was extremely helpful with all the organizing and the staff went above and beyond to help make sur...
Read More On Citysearch rtfoster 2/4/2009 - Worst Dining Experience of my Entire LifeUnfortunately, my friends and I decided to spend New Years Eve at The Living Room. After paying over $200 for entrance, mediocre food and one glass of champagne, an EMPLOYEE (bartender) of this establishment actually screamed obscenities at my party. Why? Because we asked her to shut the door while we waited in line for the ladies room. She was holding the door open, letting in frigid air so ...
Read More On Citysearch marmar384 1/29/2009 - The Worst Dining Experience of My LifeUnfortunately, my friends and I decided to spend New Years Eve at The Living Room. After paying over $200 for entrance, mediocre food and one glass of champagne, an EMPLOYEE (bartender) of this establishment actually screamed obscenities at my party. Why? Because we asked her to shut the door while we waited in line for the ladies room. She was holding the door open, letting in frigid air so ...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/29/2009 - Very Poor ExperienceManager and Owner are the rudest people ever. I would highly suggest not going here. I took colleagues here once and was mortified after we received poor service with the GM ratifying the staff?s inappropriate actions.
Read More On Citysearch Destinedway 10/22/2008 - Excellent private party venueI just had an engagement party at the livingroom. The reserved area with couches and high top tables was perfect with plenty on space. The drinks were reasonably priced and the service was excellent. The appetizers served could have been better. I would highly recommend the livingroom. The prices, service, and ambiance were good.
Read More On Citysearch Nepatriots12 6/16/2008 - best chicken sandwich in the citythe grilled chicken panini is the best chicken sandwich i have ever had. It comes with proscuito, sun dried tomato, fresh mozzarella, and pesto mayo on focaccia bread. I dont even like mayo but this is good. The atmosphere is nice as well, the couches are very comfortable. I havent been at night yet but from what I hear it is a great place to hang out. If you go try the chicken sandwich.
Read More On Citysearch Celts 5/5/2008 - great experienceI went to LivingRoom last night and had a blast. My girlfriend had dinner there last night to beat the Valentines Day rush. She had some "chick" martini, i didn't try but she liked it enough to order another. The food and service were both outstanding. For the most part the waitress left us alone but checked in often enough to meet our needs. This is the type of place that my girlfriend and ...
Read More On Citysearch bosox55 2/14/2008 - Avoid if you go for foodAs group of over 10 people, we went out for dinner Sunday September 23 and although we enjoyed the first hour (sitting on those fantasticly comfortable couches) the food was discusting. Everyone in the group does not recommend this restaurant. The service was slow and we found out some waiters were sitting on couches while we were waiting for orders to be taken. Definitely NOT the place to go to ...
Read More On Citysearch nicolelandreville 9/25/2007 - cute waitresses great drinks nice musici recently had an amazing evening at the living room...although i was concerned by the many bad reviews i have seen online i was pleasantly suprised
the service...we had a welcoming hostess who sat us at a table in the lounge immediately and told us our server would be right over and she was an adorable brunette who recommended her two fav martinis which we tried an enjoyed immensely (tiramisu a...
Read More On Citysearch manster 7/9/2007 - Worst service ever!Too much attitude! Bartenders are rude, can't ever get drink because they too busy with themselves. If you ever do, it taste horrible and overpriced. Even manager and the owner, believe it or not, are very rude. Never would go back. Don't recommend you do either.
Read More On Citysearch jvorechow 5/17/2007 - Great Drink SelectionThe rating is only for the drink selection and consistent pours. Several of my favorites are on their list, but I don't visit too frequently because 1) too crowded 2) tough to get a drink ordered at either bar. Last couple times I've been there the number of rowdy drunk people almost outnumbered the people just trying to have a good drink and talk. Get there early if you want a seat; otherwise, b...
Read More On Citysearch special_method 11/11/2006 - AWFUL Customer Service
I like the atmosphere, but will never go back because of the rudeness owner. Not very accommodating. No customer service.
Read More On Citysearch schroder17 10/11/2006 - Great TimeI went to the Livingroom recently on a busy friday night. The hostess was very welcoming. It seem very busy but we were sat right away. The waitress came over to water our glasses and offer us a few minutes with the drink menu. The menu was great, it took my friends and I a while to decide. The waitress offered her favorite martini (watermellon), I tried it and was very impressed. The food was e...
Read More On Citysearch notsobxos 10/10/2006 - Horrible service and food and drink were dissapointing.Went on a Sat. night for a birthday pre-bar dinner. Were sat about 15 min. late, no big deal. Ordered a round of shots first thing at the table. Our waitress claimed they were coming, but we never saw them, and we were there for over two hours. Our drinks were not recognizable in that we could not tell if it was a gin and tonic or vodka and soda. Our waitress brought these unrecognizable dri...
Read More On Citysearch spaceball 10/2/2006 - ok food, terrible servicewe went on a monday night. it was pretty dead. the hostess thought her cell phone conversation behind the podium was more important than patrons, we had to ask the bartender for menus because our waitress never offered them and was nowhere to be found. the bartender seemed annoyed by our request. our food was okay, but my dish was supposed to come with a salad - when it didn't come and i asked...
Read More On Citysearch sparkyunh 7/12/2006 - Good spotI like TLR. The food is good & the bartenders know their drinks. The service is friendly & above average. They have a great martini list & the atmosphere is relaxed yet fun. On the weekends it can get quite crowded yet it remains comfortable. The music is popular & great to bop along to. It's a good date place as well as a trendy spot to go with a group of friends. Parking is typical for the N. E...
Read More On Citysearch postulantbooty 4/1/2006 - A new favoriteMy girlfriend and I stumbled across this while on the way to the North End. The style is great and relaxed, both times that we've been there it's been quiet. The dining room is classy but still fun, and the lounge (we had brunch there) is an awesome idea. The website promotions look fun, so we'll have to go back. Prices aren't too bad either
Read More On Citysearch pnguinms 3/10/2006 - Great spotThe Living Room is a great hidden gem in the North End, a place where hip bars are at a premium. The initial review said never crowded, no lines. That's a misnomer. Always unbelievably crowded, and if you get there past 10pm there is a line. The drinks are great, but minimal seating and space. Very hip local crowd. Big negative, it closes at 1am, and hour earlier than most of the bars in Boston!
Read More On Citysearch bostongal27 1/27/2006 - Worst Food in BostonMy experience at The Living Room was both a surprise and a disappointment. The atmosphere was very relaxing and festive, however, the service and food was the worst I have encountered in Boston in 10 years! To his credit, our server was very apologetic; the restaurant was short-staffed and he had a dozen tables to contend with. However, for this caliber of restaurant, this is inappropriate for a ...
Read More On Citysearch sfaccido 12/7/2005 - Great TimeI really enjoyed the Living Room. I went for dinner on a Saturday night and had a good time. I had angel hair past with shrimp and scallops, which was delicious. My date's chicken broccoli alfredo was good also. Everyone raves about the strawberry martini, which I had, but I didn't think it was great. Service was horrible though. The waitress was friendly, but impossibly slow. I didn't mi...
Read More On Citysearch princesslia 10/9/2005 - Fun Martini BarThe Living Room isn't a martini bar per se, but it has that kind of vibe (and very good cocktails). There's little dancing. It's a good bar to catch up with friends and meet new ones. The crowd is varied, but generally a cool group of people.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 8/15/2005 - Best martinis in BostonOnly worth going if you're up for some unique and very tasty martinis. Atmosphere is nice, but nothing special. Some nights a dance floor is started up, others can be more just groups hanging out. Go early on weekends or be prepared to wait in a long and slow-moving line. A bit of a walk from other Faneuil Hall bars.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 8/7/2005 - This Place is Amazing!!!This place is like a breathe of fresh air to the Boston nightlife scene. It's trendy without needing a velvet rope. The food was phenomenal. The service was great. Defintiely try the martinis (I had an espresso one and the Rising Sun)!!! It was the perfect place to go out for dinner and have the party come to us. Definitely a good place for a romantic date or for going out with a group.
Read More On Citysearch jav1006 6/6/2005 - Poor food and average drinksA great spot and space spoiled by the fact that the food is simply not very good. I've been here on three occasions now for various birthday parties, and I haven't found a single appetizer or entree to be well prepared or conceived. At times, it has been flat out bad. The menu tries to incorporate a lot of different styles, without being good at a single one. The drinks are pretty average. ...
Read More On Citysearch theduke37 2/21/2005 - User review by chixfila1I had dinner here a couple of weeks ago. The food was good and the martinis were excellent. The bar was like a meat market and extremely loud. You have to walk through the bar to get to the bathrooms (if you are eating in the restaurant), This was tough because it was so crowded in the bar. It took a while to get past the crowd.
Read More On Citysearch chixfila1 2/17/2005 - Fails With AtmosphereI went to the living room hoping for a dining experience. To me, an experience includes an amazing atmosphere. This place does not resemble the hip place other reviewers have made it out to be. In fact, they even have tiled cardboard cielings - similar to a middle school. Many of the decorations do not compliment each other. The Cheesecake factory does a better job at creating an atmosphere for h...
Read More On Citysearch milo200 9/12/2004 - Awesome Drinks Place but wait in line...We love this place. Excellant lounge place with good looking people and nice drink selection. But "no line" as said on the main review??? What were they talking about! There is a line every Friday and Saturday night. I learned the hard way. Thankfully it was my birthday and a large group was inside waiting for me to arrive so the manager was convinced to let me in. Grrrreat service. I woul...
Read More On Citysearch tanquerayg 5/23/2004 - Big fan!Decent food (at a slightly high price), great drinks, and an awesome atmosphere!
Service can be a hit or miss depending on the night or (God forbid) the Sunday morning. The brunch is what I hear most people trash. If you are not prepared for long lines, long waits, and tired service- don't go. Otherwise, suck it up and accept what every Sunday brunch is- packed!
Read More On Citysearch whatevvah 10/27/2003 - Not badI went for the first time last night. The food was fine. We only had a few appetizers, but I cant see why others are trashing the food. I mean, for $8 apps, what do you expect, LEspalier?? We had the calamari, the spinach potstickers, and the portobello fries. All were good, and the fries are highly recommended. The service was also good. Also the music mix was quite good; it was hip-hop, ...
Read More On Citysearch rantipole 9/28/2003 - perfect night outThe Livingroom is the perfect combination of restaurant and lounge. The martinis are wonderful and the bartenders are friendly. It's a great place to go with friends or meet new ones. Not to mention the food is amazing. Finally a place that you can go to for a quiet dinner or for great drinks.
Read More On Citysearch makawsh11 9/19/2003 - Second Chance let down
Ok, I believe in second chances and I gave The Living Room another try. Well, that was my mistake. The appetizers came with the meals and were cold. The waitress told us the manager wouldn't let her do anything about the cold food because it was already on our table, which I do not understand. The drinks were good but we came to eat not waste money on drinks. Please do not make the same mistake(s...
Read More On Citysearch dr_velli 9/8/2003 - Skip the Sunday BrunchWe made the mistake of going to the Sunday pajama brunch. We were ignored when we first walked in and then told to sit where ever we wanted. The waitress took "pajama brunch" a bit to literally, wearing what looked like pj's stained with paint. The food was atrocious and way overpriced. The melon and berry mix had one measly strawberry and lots of honeydew melon that was so un-ripe it cruched...
Read More On Citysearch milly 7/15/2003 - Living Room RocksIf this place is good enough for Antoine Walker, it is sure as hell good enough for any other Bostonian. The ambience of the bar is terrific--dark, lots of couches, good music. The restaurant has a similar atmosphere (sans couches) but is remarkably separated from the noise and crowd in the bar area. The food is superb--I had the pecan-crusted salmon which was phenomenal and anyone who eats here ...
Read More On Citysearch aresnick 6/2/2003 - Great New PlaceAlthough the owner/manager is a bit perculiar about who he let's in (seemed to be all men, strange), this is a great place. Don't want to stand in line and maybe not get in, go earlier and have dinner. Although the martini's are more than some meals, it's definitely worth it. I highly recommend the strawberry martini, the Crab Cake salad. I love that they serve Soft pretzels instead of bread. Gre...
Read More On Citysearch lahereicome 5/15/2003 - Great Martinis and Fried CheesecakeI heard a feature on NPR Radio about the chef at The Living Room who invented fried cheesecake. I went and tried it....this place has everything...good food, cool atmosphere, fun martinis and beatutful people. A definite high recommendation for a night out in Boston!
Read More On Citysearch Bostonian007 4/30/2003 - Bad Ambience, Good FoodThe food here was good, its unfortunate that the diningroom feels like a retail store with bad drapes. The chef deserves better surroundings.
The martinis were good, but the bar area can't decide if its a sports bar (complete with TV) or a dance club with pulsating music and no dance floor.
Read More On Citysearch aimeeyoung 4/5/2003 - Boston's Best Hidden GemThis place is a really great restaurant and lounge. The food is second to none with such great variety and superior quality....The chef knows his food. The staff is friendly and very eye appealing,this place is a DON'T MISS or it will be your loss
Read More On Citysearch bostonsportsfan 3/26/2003 - great bar!what a great place, tendy, very london/new york. been there about 4 times only had to wait once to get in. the staff are really friendly, even when we had to wait the doorman (dave) was friendly and got us in as soon as possible. the waitresses (mary beth/jessica) are great never kept us waiting for drinks. basically its a place that youd feel comfortable staying all night. only one thing that ne...
Read More On Citysearch Bostonmurf 3/17/2003 - THe LivingRoomPlace is great! Staff is Very attractive! Fabulous Martini menu. Food is great! Definetly a cool new place to check out. Music and crowd is great too!
Read More On Citysearch ClubGirlBoston 2/26/2003 - Clubish Restaurant doesnt do itThe Atlantic 101 was a nice, classy restaurant; the Living Room resembles more of what your typical 20 year old would think of as "cool". The dining room has a nice soft dark romantic ambiance, yet you're forced to listen to top 40 rap hip hop during your meal. The food is substandard, dinner for two with wine came in around $85, so it wasn't overly expensive (you get what you pay for). Extens...
Read More On Citysearch BillWalton 2/20/2003
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