The MIX Boston is a restaurant and lounge situated in the heart of Boston’s historic Dorchester neighborhood. They serve a blend of New England’s famous seafood paired with the warm hospitality of the South. With a delicious range of drinks, classic R&B music, and dedicated staff, The MIX brings the unique flavor of downtown to the neighborhood.
Faith Blass
Stopped in for lunch and was surprised at how slow it was considering how nice the atmosphere was. We sat at the bar and was served by Shane. He was extremely polite and gave us recommendations. We went with the lobster Mac, hot honey wings and a side of collard greens. Everything was pretty good though prices were a bit higher than expected.
This place deserves its flowers! I will be back
… moreAmanda Toney
The food here is always great! Never a miss! My first time having brunch and everything was great! The drinks are great too! I forgot to take pics because I was having too much fun singing and dancing along to the live DJ!!!!! Boston needed a brunch spot like this!!!! Boston a vibe like ATL and DC ! Plus this is right in the heart of the community!!!! The owners are awesome the staff was a vibe!!!! Definitely recommend 10/10
… moreTracey Solomon-White
I visited The Mix near Ashmont Station with the TEDxRoxbury crew for Hella Black Trivia and had such a great time! The vibe was lively and fun…perfect for a group outing. Cocktails and shots were on point, and we went all in on appetizers: steak skewers, fried shrimp, catfish nuggets, mac & cheese, wings, and steak & cheese eggrolls. Everything was delicious, but the seafood really stood out.
The only reason I’m not giving five stars all around is that our server seemed a bit inexperienced. That said, she was attentive and gracious, owned up to any small mistakes, and did her best to make sure we were taken care of.
Overall, it was an enjoyable, interactive night. I’d definitely return and recommend it for a good time with great food and drinks!
… morealisha lopes
I had a great experience at The Mix.The food was delicious, especially the catfish nuggets but everything on the table was amazing and the service was friendly and fast. The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for a brunch, I will be back for the dinner menu, I’m not sure if the cupcake was a Mother’s Day special but it was so moist and the frosting combo was , DJ Nyce brought the vibes. Definitely worth a visit! 10/10
… moreA Edwards
This spot was recommended during a quick trip to Boston. The food is delicious, well-seasoned, and served piping hot. The atmosphere is relaxed with great music. Its definitely a vibe!
… moreShateara Battle
Food was good. Service was not despite it being lunch time & very empty. Only 1 other group of people. Not to mention I asked for a printed receipt before paying and was told everything is done on the handheld. I asked to see the transaction before paying and she told me she could not go back on the screen once she had it ready for payment. She couldn’t bother the manager because he was eating with some “influencers” She never informed us gratuity was already on the bill. I tipped for her less than basic service not knowing this. The automatic 20% for less than good service in an empty restaurant is crazy. If we do return it will be takeout.
… moreLaura Maxi
I want to like this establishment, I really do.
Upon entering the hostess stand was to the left but it took some time before I was greeted. After mentioning I had a reservation for 3 we were placed directly to the right of the entryway. I even stated right here and was met with a yes. This particular table felt like an afterthought. The overall space is small and the decor gives minimal downtown vibes. A DJ was playing some hits which helped the vibe. My waitress was great, I had no problems. I was also giving flowers due to it being Mother’s Day a lovely gesture.
Now for the food…… the french toast with turkey bacon was nothing to rave about mainly because they used regular sliced bread. The breakfast burger was also ok. I had the lemon drop martini. The 1st order tasted like regular lemonade while the 2nd was more to my liking. For dessert, my girls had the brownie sundae and loved it. I was offered a pick of assorted cupcakes. I opted for the vanilla, which was good but I didn’t care for the filling.
Now the bill already includes a 20% gratuity, which should be noted when booking a reservation or placing an order. So when prompted to tip that will be in addition to a fare warning.
I’ve been told the vibe at night was better as well as the dinner menu. So we shall go back and see.
… moreAbri
I have been four times and I am very pleased. The customer service has been great, as well as the food. I highly recommend the honey hot wings and cat fish nuggets. My friend loved the French Toast that they offer for brunch and I really liked my pancakes. The Mix is getting more and more popular so I would suggest making reservations. I definitely will be back and I really enjoy the aesthetics, the food and the service. I love that it is in Dorchester, it’s very cultured and a place that has good music and great food.
My only issue, which many people have mentioned but they have not made any adjustments is the music. The music is just extremely too loud. The place is small with such loud music, you can barely have conversations with the people you are eating with and it’s so loud it actually hurts your ears. One of my friends doesn’t want to come back because it was so loud. I love the music, especially the great songs they play but turning it down just a bit would make a better time. Screaming to talk is just not it.
… moreStephani Johnson
Oh my!!! I am shocked at how delicious my meal was! Service was great, very nice, she gave suggestions for us first time guests. It was just my husband and I, we both really enjoyed everything. The drinks are potent. I had one and felt a buzz. This place gets crowded so reservations are suggested. Dress casually, I felt a tad overdressed in my high heels. Music is great, loud, hip hop and R&, it’s my culture and I didn’t mind at all. The vibe is great. Mixed crowd but mostly my brown people. Luv it!!! ❤️
… moreL spence
Good food and decent service. AC broken in July during the middle of the day made the experience way less enjoyable. The owner brought over a small fan when I brought to his attention that I was dining with a senior citizen, and we were in the midst of a heat wave . At least we were able to cool her off a bit at that point. I would go back again, but please note that their greens and sweet potatoes need more draining, so ask for an extra bowl so you can enjoy your food more.
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