

Restaurant and bar serving comfort food, craft beers, and cocktails, plus a patio.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 120 Kingston St, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 936-3079
Website: http://www.stillwaterboston.com/
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Reviews
I started with the deviled eggs. While nicely presented, the filling and seasoning were surprisingly restrained.
The corn and sausage chowder followed, another dish full of potential. It was comforting enough, but again, noticeably bland. Even the thyme biscuit—clearly meant to elevate the bowl—couldn’t inject much-needed flavor.
The seared salmon “jambalaya” was the most disappointing. The salmon itself was competently cooked, but the dish lacked depth and soul. The risotto leaned oily, and overall seasoning felt muted. These are dishes that beg for boldness, spice, and warmth—and instead, they felt carefully toned down, perhaps calibrated for a mild New England palate.
On the positive side, the service was excellent: friendly, efficient, and attentive without hovering. The atmosphere is also a strong point—dimly lit, intimate, and genuinely relaxing, making it a pleasant spot for a pre‑theater meal.
I couldn’t decide if I wanted something sweet or salty so I grabbed one of each. And as I waited they brought out a few plates to photograph, and everything looked outstanding.
I scoped out the menu ahead of time and assumed I would order the pulled pork mac & cheese, but I really did not want a bunch of cheese and pasta sitting in my stomach, so I opted for the pulled pork tacos. I am so glad I did! The pickled veggies were crispy with a great zing to them. The pulled pork is a little on the dry side, but not the kind of dry to complain about. I hate getting pulled pork and having BBQ sauce dripping everywhere. The side of queso was bland, but it was a good touch to the tacos.
I also grabbed one of the special pancakes, which was strawberry with strawberry sauce. The pancake itself is a little on the chewy side and bland compared to other pancakes I have had. But the strawberries were fresh and the strawberry sauce was more on the compote side, which I LOVE.
Both items were good portion sizes and I didn’t finish either, but I am one of those people who eats small snacks throughout the day.
I also got a prosecco-based drink that was very light and lemon-y, and I would come back just for that.
The brunch menu had amazing options, and everything looked so good as they went by my table I wished I could just taste them all.
All in all, I recommend grabbing a bite to eat if you’re in this area.
The only negative was that some of the dishes/glasses/utensils themselves were not completely clean.
Even though the dinner menu didn’t include burgers, they were happy to make one for us anyway — a nice touch that shows how much they care about guests. We tried the Hangover Burger with different sides: tater tots, salad, and regular fries. The burger itself was decent but could have been juicier and more flavorful.
While I’d rate the food we had about 3/5, the restaurant is still worth a visit for its creative menu with fun dish names and plenty of options I’d like to try next time. The place is inspired by Stillwater, a small city in Oklahoma, and it carries that small-town charm in its hospitality.
Such a cozy spot with great food. I’ll definitely be back!