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Regionally sourced, Mediterranean-inspired fare offered in energetic, stylishly decorated surrounds.
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Address: 50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 248-0050
Website: http://alcoveboston.com/
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Reservations: alcoveboston.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Alyson Laliberte
I had an amazing experience here lead by Alicia. Seated on the patio with an incredible view. The oysters were so fresh and delicious. My daughter is the pickiest eater and is wowed by the chicken tenders and fries. The hospitality provided was outstanding! Alicia went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Her expertise and recommendations were spot on.
… moreJon Burr
I’m not going to argue that Alcove’s food is great because I ‘like’ it… who am I?
Everybody has their own sense of taste, their own cultural roots and preferences – but –
I know enough to say that the cuisine is eclectic and genius, and visionary. Whoever is behind the design of this cooking, the range of wisdom that goes into its creation, knows very well what they’re doing, has been around, maybe the globe, and has talent, a smart palate and a wide palette, and divine sense of balance in taste and ingredients.
On a summer evening, nice weather, around sunset, the experience is peak and sublime. Unforgettable.
My only quibbles are the pushiness of the establishment in 2 ways – one, given that it’s basically a tapas place (small plates), the menu has advice to order 3-4 plates per person. OK, if it was a typical tapas place where you get one scallop or 2 chicken wings, or one pork rib – but each plate is about as much as a main dish in Paris or Tokyo. 3 large scallops, six healthy wings, 5 ribs (or so). They seem to assume that all Americans are either gluttonous or wealthy (we are neither). For our family of 3 adults (college kid), we ordered 2 meat, 2 fish, 2 veggie. Every plate was better than the next, and we could barely finish. Next time, 3 plates for 2 of us is going to do the trick.
The other quibble is, they’ve enclosed a large chunk of outdoor space, ringed with planters and pub lights, on Lovejoy Wharf. Speaking as a neighborhood person who passes by there on the regular, it seems they’re biting off quite a chunk of what appears to be public space, or possibly a right-of-way. They could pull it in a touch and not be appearing to block pedestrian traffic quite as much as they do.
Highly recommended!
… moreEverybody has their own sense of taste, their own cultural roots and preferences – but –
I know enough to say that the cuisine is eclectic and genius, and visionary. Whoever is behind the design of this cooking, the range of wisdom that goes into its creation, knows very well what they’re doing, has been around, maybe the globe, and has talent, a smart palate and a wide palette, and divine sense of balance in taste and ingredients.
On a summer evening, nice weather, around sunset, the experience is peak and sublime. Unforgettable.
My only quibbles are the pushiness of the establishment in 2 ways – one, given that it’s basically a tapas place (small plates), the menu has advice to order 3-4 plates per person. OK, if it was a typical tapas place where you get one scallop or 2 chicken wings, or one pork rib – but each plate is about as much as a main dish in Paris or Tokyo. 3 large scallops, six healthy wings, 5 ribs (or so). They seem to assume that all Americans are either gluttonous or wealthy (we are neither). For our family of 3 adults (college kid), we ordered 2 meat, 2 fish, 2 veggie. Every plate was better than the next, and we could barely finish. Next time, 3 plates for 2 of us is going to do the trick.
The other quibble is, they’ve enclosed a large chunk of outdoor space, ringed with planters and pub lights, on Lovejoy Wharf. Speaking as a neighborhood person who passes by there on the regular, it seems they’re biting off quite a chunk of what appears to be public space, or possibly a right-of-way. They could pull it in a touch and not be appearing to block pedestrian traffic quite as much as they do.
Highly recommended!
Ran Williams
Afternoon snack was delicious, great service and atmosphere sitting outside! Spinach Artichoke dip was the best thing we had by far!
… moreNoah
There’s a lot to like here. Gorgeous views outside, really modern interior, prompt service, and sustainability as a focus from the menu. I think like many spots nearby you’ll find seafood is one of the highlights, but I wish they could do more with their appetizer section – it feels a bit lacking.
The bread was delightful if small in “value”/portion sizing. Ditto the ice cream at the end.
Entrees felt generously portioned and were quite good, but the burger was a bit lackluster – just a little dull and not all that well presented- same for fries. Same for the chicken. Delicious, don’t get me wrong, but plating needs work- just very bland aesthetically. Feels like a 3/5 there but a solid 4.5/5 in flavor.
I’m doing the full 5/5 stars because we had a good time, felt well attended, and generally appreciate any seasonal and sustainable food even inclusive of small flaws or other unrelated issues.
Nothing “outstanding” or groundbreaking happening during our meal (summer 2023), but absolutely still a highlight of the town and it’s so nice to see sustainable high quality food taken seriously.
… moreThe bread was delightful if small in “value”/portion sizing. Ditto the ice cream at the end.
Entrees felt generously portioned and were quite good, but the burger was a bit lackluster – just a little dull and not all that well presented- same for fries. Same for the chicken. Delicious, don’t get me wrong, but plating needs work- just very bland aesthetically. Feels like a 3/5 there but a solid 4.5/5 in flavor.
I’m doing the full 5/5 stars because we had a good time, felt well attended, and generally appreciate any seasonal and sustainable food even inclusive of small flaws or other unrelated issues.
Nothing “outstanding” or groundbreaking happening during our meal (summer 2023), but absolutely still a highlight of the town and it’s so nice to see sustainable high quality food taken seriously.
Haninah Levine
A wonderful, cozy, elegant, but casual place. In warm weather, the outdoor patio has a fantastic waterfront view. In cold weather, the spiked hot chocolate is amazing. Delicious small plates, many reasonably priced.
… moreHannah Heckman-McKenna
My husband and I had dinner here on Friday the 13th, before heading to a concert at the Garden. I was a little concerned after seeing some mixed reviews, but we had an wonderful time. First of all, the service was incredible. Our server answered questions we had about menu items, and when we were getting ready to order dessert, I noticed the item I had seen online wasn’t on the menu and said so, sadly, aloud to my husband. A man doing something at the table next to us (I think he might have been the manager?) told us they could still make that dessert. So that was really cool. Worth noting that our server also checked in with us about any dietary restrictions or allergies to ensure our safety.
The food was SUPERB. We got the warm focaccia, grilled broccolini, roasted brussel sprouts, corn and scallion fritters, and smoked salmon pâté. All delicious, but my favorite was the broccolini. My husband’s was the salmon pâté (I don’t eat meat, so I can’t comment on that).
I also have to mention the drinks. These guys probably have the best cocktails I’ve ever had. We had never heard of milk punch before and I’m very glad we asked about it. Extremely strong, but utterly delectable.
All in all, pretty pricy date, but so so worth it. We also ordered a lot and got five drinks in total, so that adds up.
We’ll be back the next time we’re at the Garden.
… moreThe food was SUPERB. We got the warm focaccia, grilled broccolini, roasted brussel sprouts, corn and scallion fritters, and smoked salmon pâté. All delicious, but my favorite was the broccolini. My husband’s was the salmon pâté (I don’t eat meat, so I can’t comment on that).
I also have to mention the drinks. These guys probably have the best cocktails I’ve ever had. We had never heard of milk punch before and I’m very glad we asked about it. Extremely strong, but utterly delectable.
All in all, pretty pricy date, but so so worth it. We also ordered a lot and got five drinks in total, so that adds up.
We’ll be back the next time we’re at the Garden.
Chris Burke
Stumbled across this place recently when we went to TD Garden for a Celtics game. The menu is all small plates and designed to be shared. We ordered about 6 small plates and the food was amazing! I’m not a wine drinker but the wine list was certainly extensive. The place is located right on the water alongside of the garden and the vibe was upscale casual. The service was great. Special shoutout to bartender Stephan, who was very welcoming and personable, as well as being very attentive. Well definitely be back on our next trip to Boston!
… moreBostonLos
I made a Valentine’s Day reservation at Alcove several days in advance. Not last minute. Not a walk-in. I specifically booked it for the view. One of the main selling points of this restaurant is the glass wall overlooking the Zakim Bridge and the sunset. That was the entire reason we chose it.
We arrived and were immediately seated in a dark corner with no windows and absolutely no view. Meanwhile, the main dining room was maybe 30% full at best. Plenty of open tables. And we’re tucked into a shadowy corner like we asked for the overflow section.
I walked up to the host stand and waited about five minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. When they finally did, I politely asked if we could move to the main dining room since we reserved specifically for the view. They said no problem. Three minutes later, they moved us.
To the only tiny high-top table in the entire main dining room that had no view.
The table was sandwiched between the entrance and the dining area, directly in front of one of the only solid walls in the restaurant. Everywhere else had glass and scenery. We had drywall.
For context, I wore a suit. My partner wore a gorgeous silk dress with heels. We were clearly dressed for a real Valentine’s dinner and more formal than most of the guests in the room. This was a rare night out for us. We’re parents to a 6-year-old and a 1-year-old. We secured childcare. We made the effort.
My partner insisted we just make the best of it since we don’t get out much. So I decided to move forward and focus on the food and drinks.
We ordered the Cherry Noir. It tasted like a cup of tart cherry juice and bitters with a splash of tequila hiding somewhere in the background. It took us the entire meal to finish it. That was our first and only drink of the night.
We ordered the lobster ravioli with “fried plantain” for $50. The plantains looked and tasted like plantain chips from a local convenience store. The ravioli had almost no flavor, and the lobster somehow had even less. I had to use the salt and pepper from the table just to wake it up.
We also ordered the 16 oz ribeye for $80. On top of that, we paid $20 for a side of roasted Brussels sprouts. The ribeye was the best part of the meal, but the bar was already in hell. It was a regular, nothing-special cut of steak covered in another underwhelming sauce. Again, salt and pepper came to the rescue.
To finish, we ordered their Neapolitan flan for $30. It was the most basic-looking and basic-tasting dessert I’ve had at a restaurant period. No creativity. No presentation. An insult for dessert.
All in, we paid just over $250.
For that price point on Valentine’s Day, you expect an experience. You expect attention to detail. You expect food that doesn’t need table salt to carry it. You definitely expect the view you reserved days in advance when the restaurant isn’t even close to full capacity.
This was easily the worst Valentine’s date my partner and I have had in our entire relationship. The only saving grace was the fact that I’m blessed with someone who appreciates our own vibe enough to shrug off poor service and forgettable food.
But as for Alcove, never again!
… moreWe arrived and were immediately seated in a dark corner with no windows and absolutely no view. Meanwhile, the main dining room was maybe 30% full at best. Plenty of open tables. And we’re tucked into a shadowy corner like we asked for the overflow section.
I walked up to the host stand and waited about five minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. When they finally did, I politely asked if we could move to the main dining room since we reserved specifically for the view. They said no problem. Three minutes later, they moved us.
To the only tiny high-top table in the entire main dining room that had no view.
The table was sandwiched between the entrance and the dining area, directly in front of one of the only solid walls in the restaurant. Everywhere else had glass and scenery. We had drywall.
For context, I wore a suit. My partner wore a gorgeous silk dress with heels. We were clearly dressed for a real Valentine’s dinner and more formal than most of the guests in the room. This was a rare night out for us. We’re parents to a 6-year-old and a 1-year-old. We secured childcare. We made the effort.
My partner insisted we just make the best of it since we don’t get out much. So I decided to move forward and focus on the food and drinks.
We ordered the Cherry Noir. It tasted like a cup of tart cherry juice and bitters with a splash of tequila hiding somewhere in the background. It took us the entire meal to finish it. That was our first and only drink of the night.
We ordered the lobster ravioli with “fried plantain” for $50. The plantains looked and tasted like plantain chips from a local convenience store. The ravioli had almost no flavor, and the lobster somehow had even less. I had to use the salt and pepper from the table just to wake it up.
We also ordered the 16 oz ribeye for $80. On top of that, we paid $20 for a side of roasted Brussels sprouts. The ribeye was the best part of the meal, but the bar was already in hell. It was a regular, nothing-special cut of steak covered in another underwhelming sauce. Again, salt and pepper came to the rescue.
To finish, we ordered their Neapolitan flan for $30. It was the most basic-looking and basic-tasting dessert I’ve had at a restaurant period. No creativity. No presentation. An insult for dessert.
All in, we paid just over $250.
For that price point on Valentine’s Day, you expect an experience. You expect attention to detail. You expect food that doesn’t need table salt to carry it. You definitely expect the view you reserved days in advance when the restaurant isn’t even close to full capacity.
This was easily the worst Valentine’s date my partner and I have had in our entire relationship. The only saving grace was the fact that I’m blessed with someone who appreciates our own vibe enough to shrug off poor service and forgettable food.
But as for Alcove, never again!
Matt Smith
We had a wonderful meal here to celebrate our anniversary. The food and drink were delicious, and the staff appropriately attentive. We would highly recommend the Halibut Ceviche, the Berkshire Pork Chop, and the Chocolate Mousse.
… moreSam Skebos
We stopped in to grab food before a Bruins game since the restaurant was a short walk from the TD Garden. Everything tasted fresh and we all loved everything we got there. The wine menu was great as well!
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