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Seasonal 4-course tasting menus with local seafood & globally inspired dishes in a chic restaurant.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 304 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 917-5193
Website: http://www.mooncusserboston.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
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As expected with fine dining, not everything will suit your tastebuds, but you can always appreciate the craft. I did a lot of research trying to find the PERFECT date night spot for my partner, who has continuously impressed me and I saw everyone raving about Mooncusser. So I chose this spot.
To my demise, I put on notes it’s his birthday. They did acknowledge it, but they seated us by the front door in front of the fire extinguisher. I noted and expected better seating.
Again, food is personal. My partner and I enjoyed the overall experience. It’s a lot of hard work and dedication, and I recognize the chef off a TV Show. That’s why I was excited. I’m not rating this if I know I’m picky and personally did not like the main dish. That’s my personal preference and everything else was delicious.
Service was professional. Everything was great. I just HATED the feng shui. I’m being seated by the front door for my partner’s BIRTHDAY. It’s humiliating in my culture, it’s a sense of not feeling invited and being seated where the exit is. You’re essentially asking me to leave, just like in tea culture. I felt humiliated. I know full well that’s a personal take, but to each its own. Whatever. I’ve never mentioned a birthday at fine dining and being seated by an exit sign. I specifically asked for good seating.
… moreTo my demise, I put on notes it’s his birthday. They did acknowledge it, but they seated us by the front door in front of the fire extinguisher. I noted and expected better seating.
Again, food is personal. My partner and I enjoyed the overall experience. It’s a lot of hard work and dedication, and I recognize the chef off a TV Show. That’s why I was excited. I’m not rating this if I know I’m picky and personally did not like the main dish. That’s my personal preference and everything else was delicious.
Service was professional. Everything was great. I just HATED the feng shui. I’m being seated by the front door for my partner’s BIRTHDAY. It’s humiliating in my culture, it’s a sense of not feeling invited and being seated where the exit is. You’re essentially asking me to leave, just like in tea culture. I felt humiliated. I know full well that’s a personal take, but to each its own. Whatever. I’ve never mentioned a birthday at fine dining and being seated by an exit sign. I specifically asked for good seating.
Jack
Came in w a reservation with my girlfriend and it was her birthday dinner so I had asked ahead of time to provide small cake!
The servers and even the front desk receptionist remembered it was her birthday and all wished her well! Food was fantastic fresh seafood! The crab in the soup was so meaty and tender. Appetizer tuna was so fresh too! Loved the crudo and venison as well. All just fresh ingredients and combination of flavors I never would have imagined would work well together but did! Service was fantastic although I think it may have been the longest time I’ve sat at a restaurant haha but I think it’s bc it was a four course meal! You get to choose out of two choices for the winter course for each course and dessert. Server paired a wine with our course and it was yummy too!
All in all great experience and would come back! Loved the food and staff!
… moreThe servers and even the front desk receptionist remembered it was her birthday and all wished her well! Food was fantastic fresh seafood! The crab in the soup was so meaty and tender. Appetizer tuna was so fresh too! Loved the crudo and venison as well. All just fresh ingredients and combination of flavors I never would have imagined would work well together but did! Service was fantastic although I think it may have been the longest time I’ve sat at a restaurant haha but I think it’s bc it was a four course meal! You get to choose out of two choices for the winter course for each course and dessert. Server paired a wine with our course and it was yummy too!
All in all great experience and would come back! Loved the food and staff!
Kayla
Cozy atmosphere and a stunning winter menu. Having been to several Michelin restaurants, this place absolutely stands toe to toe with them. Perfect amount of food, and everything tasted amazing. Venison carpaccio was INCREDIBLE and beautiful plating. We were also all gifted a small bag of homemade hot cocoa powder to take home. Highly recommend.
They also validate $15 of parking in the lot across the street!
… moreThey also validate $15 of parking in the lot across the street!
Elina Uriaev
We enjoyed our dinning experience. It was our first time, and we were celebrating a birthday. They made us feel special. I loved tuna crudo and scallops. They were fantastic. Freshest tuna i ever had. They obviously using high quality ingredients. The soup was delicious. Everything had thought put into it. From flavors to presentation.
… moreNghiem
We visited Mooncusser to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Each dish was unique and thoughtfully prepared. Even though we knew the ingredients ahead of time, we were blown away by how each dish came together — the flavors, textures, and creativity exceeded our expectations. The use of gastronomy was immaculate, turning each course into something both exciting and sparking discussion.
Our server, Grant, deserves special recognition. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality elevated the entire evening. He was knowledgeable, polished, and clearly a veteran in his field — the kind of service that makes a great meal even more memorable.
Overall, it was a phenomenal dining experience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit to see what new creations the team will come up with on their rotating six-week menu.
… moreOur server, Grant, deserves special recognition. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality elevated the entire evening. He was knowledgeable, polished, and clearly a veteran in his field — the kind of service that makes a great meal even more memorable.
Overall, it was a phenomenal dining experience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit to see what new creations the team will come up with on their rotating six-week menu.
Ryan Brandt
Called for a last minute reservation and they generously fit us in. I’ll lead with the only ‘dud’ in the swordfish confit with olive and potato chips. I kind of thought they were riffing on brandade but it didn’t coalesce.
Otherwise everything was spectacular. The tostada to start, perfectly crisp and fresh. The crab in the corn soup, amazing. The banana pepper with the agnolotti, shockingly delicious. Perfectly prepared chanterelles with the beef. The pear mostarda even had a wonderful balance.
Excellent service, attentive, kind, very detail oriented.
This is my own pet peeve but I don’t think full restaurants ever need to have music playing.
I had an absolutely wonderful time and will gladly return the next time I’m in Boston.
… moreOtherwise everything was spectacular. The tostada to start, perfectly crisp and fresh. The crab in the corn soup, amazing. The banana pepper with the agnolotti, shockingly delicious. Perfectly prepared chanterelles with the beef. The pear mostarda even had a wonderful balance.
Excellent service, attentive, kind, very detail oriented.
This is my own pet peeve but I don’t think full restaurants ever need to have music playing.
I had an absolutely wonderful time and will gladly return the next time I’m in Boston.
Lauren Lashlee
All the main dishes have seafood but I thought they were delicious. It was expensive but since it was a tasting menu, it was a lot of food and fun to have so many different flavors. The menu changes seasonally. My least favorite was the mustard cod. It is definitely a place you should give a try if you have some money for a special occasion or are very well off. It was about $400 for 2 people
… moreMiro K
Mooncusser is one of the very best restaurants in Boston. The space has great vibes and a relaxed, comfortable feel. Service is warm and attentive, cocktails are spot-on, and the wine list offers some excellent choices.
But the food – that’s the real star here, and what sets Mooncusser apart from most other restaurants in the city. They truly understand flavor, and their execution is consistently top-notch. The plating can lean on the casual side, which might give the false impression that the food is ordinary – but it is anything but. You’ll encounter new ingredients, bold flavors, and unexpected combinations, and you’ll love them.
The prix-fixe menu allows for flexibility, making it easy to suit a wide range of tastes. Mooncusser is firmly in my top two restaurants in Boston, and it absolutely deserves a place on your list. You can thank me later.
… moreBut the food – that’s the real star here, and what sets Mooncusser apart from most other restaurants in the city. They truly understand flavor, and their execution is consistently top-notch. The plating can lean on the casual side, which might give the false impression that the food is ordinary – but it is anything but. You’ll encounter new ingredients, bold flavors, and unexpected combinations, and you’ll love them.
The prix-fixe menu allows for flexibility, making it easy to suit a wide range of tastes. Mooncusser is firmly in my top two restaurants in Boston, and it absolutely deserves a place on your list. You can thank me later.
Maria Thi Mai
The pre fixe menu had two options for each course with the option for que pairing. We opted for the seafood choices and shared a wine pairing. The service was professional and she did a good job of explaining the wines and dishes. The presentation was nice not exceptional given the costs. They add 2% for the back of the house. In the end it’s about $225 per person.
… moreEmily Spooner
Phenomenal dinner! Did the tasting menu with wine pairing. They were so accommodating to a few allergy requests and Chef Carl came by our table with a dish, and he is so lovely. The food was so unique, full of flavors that were surprising and very creative. Introduced us to some new foods that normally we would have never tried. What a fantastic experience and our highlight of our visit to Boston!
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