dbar

4.9

1472 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Hot spot

dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on. Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas. The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 265-4490
Website
http://www.dbarboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Christopher Coombs
Private party facilities
dbar can be booked for many different types of events.•Sit down dinners, up to 60 people•Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.•Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.

Location
1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125
Area
Dorchester
Parking details
Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
Public transit
Savin Hill // Red Line
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

dbar's New Year's Eve Special Menu
US$79.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
4 Delicious Courses! 1st - NYE "Good Luck" Dish - Cotechino Sausage, Lobster Sauce, Grapefruit Supremes, Lentils de Puy OR Beet & Kale Salad - Kale, Beets, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Honeycrisp Apples, Dried Cranberries, Pecorino, Honey Lemon Vinaigrette 2nd - Seared Divers Scallop – Parsley, Butter, Leeks, Sunchoke Puree, Broken Black Truffle Vinaigrette OR Wild Boar Ragu - Trofie Pasta, Kale, Tomato, Pecorino, Fresh Herbs 3rd - 8oz Grilled Strip Loin - Potato & Sunchoke Au Gratin, Haricot Verts, Bordelaise OR Herb Roasted Giannone Chicken – Truffle Polenta, Broccoli Rabe, Mush Jus 4th - Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake – Chocolate Sauce, Hazelnuts, Raspberry Sorbet OR Chocolate Brownie Cake - Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Raspberries

Veracruz Braised Chicken FlautasUS$14.00
Tequila Lime Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Broccoli, Cheddar, & Beer SoupUS$13.00
Provincetown Brewing's Bearded Mistress IPA, Broccoli & Cheddar
Mussels MarinaraUS$15.00
Pei Mussels, Garlic Marinara, Parsley
Crispy FalafelUS$12.00
Chickpeas Herbs, Spring Onion, Tzatziki, Cucumber
Scallion PancakeUS$13.00
Crispy, With 3 Chili Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Grilled Beef SkewersUS$16.00
Marinated Choice Beef, Pomegranate Molasses, Scallion
Queso Fundido with ChorizoUS$15.00
Golden Cheese Fonduta, Fresh Chorizo, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips
Three Cheese BoardUS$17.00
Brie, Burrata, & Cheddar, Crackers, Apple Butter, Pear, Dried Apricot
Charcuterie BoardUS$21.00
Prosciutto, Genoa, Capicola, Olives, Cornichon, Mustard, Breadsticks
Chips & GuacUS$11.00
Tortilla Chips, House-Made Guacamole
Beet and Farro SaladUS$13.00
Mesclun Greens, Beets, Walnuts, Farro, Sherry Vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Romaine, Croutons, Lemon Caesar Dressing, Parmesan
Green and Blue SaladUS$14.00
Mixed Greens, Almonds, Pear, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Entrée

Giannone Chicken Under a BrickUS$26.00
Mashed Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Mushroom Madeira Jus
7oz Filet MignonUS$45.00
Choice Black Angus, Haricot Vert, Potato Croquettes, Jus
Penne BolognaiseUS$23.00
Veal, Beef & Pancetta, Parmesan, Creamy Tomato Sauce
Miso Glazed Salmon*US$27.00
Atlantic Salmon, Jasmine Rice, Broccoli
Bruno's Brazilian MoquecaUS$29.00
Paprika Stew, Tilapia, Potato, Peppers, Mussels, Clams, Dende Oil
Duck Confit CubanoUS$23.00
Duck Confit, Ham, Swiss, Mustard, Pickles, Fries
Tuna & Salmon Poke BowlUS$32.00
Sushi Rice, Avocado, Carrot, Edamame, Spicy Aioli, Sesame Soy Dressing
Marinated Grilled Steak TipsUS$28.00
Choice Certified Angus Beef, Mashed Potato, Broccoli, Piquillo BBQ Sauce
Braised Beef Barbacoa EnchiladasUS$28.00
Onion, Spice, Red Mole, Avocado, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
8oz dbar BurgerUS$20.00
Hand-Cut Fries, Cheddar, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
Pork Belly Mac & CheeseUS$21.00
Smoked Pork Belly, Ditalini Pasta
Chicken ParmesanUS$26.00
Penne Pasta, Tomato, Mozzarella
Cavatelli AlfredoUS$26.00
Fresh Cavatelli, Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Broccoli, Alfredo Sauce
Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$21.00
Spicy Sunday Gravy, Beef & Pork Balls, Parmesan
Fried Chicken Cutlet SandwichUS$19.00
Crispy Chicken, Coombs Slaw, Spicy Aioli, Fries

Sides

Grilled ChickenUS$9.00
French FriesUS$6.00
Grilled AsparagusUS$9.00
Roasted BrusselsUS$7.00
Mac & CheeseUS$9.00
Sauteed BroccoliUS$8.00

What 1,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Greater Boston
Best Value
Greater Boston
Contemporary American
Boston
Best Value
Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dbar delights with its "excellent" food, "attentive" service, and inviting ambiance. Highlights include the "calamari" and "chicken under a brick." Enjoy the vibrant back patio oasis or the inventive menu in the cozy lounge. Dbar is a favored spot for wine dinners, special events, and reliable dining experiences.

1,472 Reviews

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John
VIP
Greater Boston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience DBar! Servers are excellent.
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Thomas
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent for all 3 of us, service was great and overall a nice ambiance
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Scott
VIP
West Palm Beach
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Incredible actually. Menu is inventive without being pretentious. Love the parlor/lounge atmosphere. Be aware that this restaurant sometimes becomes more of a bar/nightclub (this may be on weekends) so call ahead to verify. Highly recommend.
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Helen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was attentive and friendly. The swordfish meal was cooked to perfection. It was a perfect night to dine outside. The salmon dinner was also a very enjoyably meal. We always enjoy our experience at Dbar; we have never been disappointed when dining at this restaurant.
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Kyle
VIP
Greater Boston
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both great. Love the chicken under a brick.
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Keith
Greater Boston
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We had 7pm reservations and the food and service was very good. What destroyed the dinner for me was when two big screen monitors went on and played clip after clip after clip of musical numbers from Broadway and the like at a decibel that one could not carry on a conversation. It was a Tuesday night and the restaurant/bar were full, so patrons must know this and not mind. Had I known, I would not have gone.
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Kyle
VIP
Greater Boston
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and service at dbar - started off with the tuna ceviche and zucchini chips - fantastic!
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Kathleen
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cody was awesome! What a fantastic memory!! Food was amazing per usual. We are regulars and we’ll be back soon:)
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Steven
VIP
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great bet! Great service and food. I’ve been going for years!
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Carol
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for the monthly wine dinner. Food and wine were delicious. The staff couldn’t have been nicer & so accommodating
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FAQs

dbar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 265-4490.

dbar is rated 4.9 stars by 1472 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125

Additional information

Area
Dorchester
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
Public transit
Savin Hill // Red Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christopher Coombs
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.dbarboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 265-4490
Private party facilities
dbar can be booked for many different types of events.•Sit down dinners, up to 60 people•Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.•Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.

dbar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

dbar's New Year's Eve Special Menu

Starters

Veracruz Braised Chicken FlautasUS$14.00

Broccoli, Cheddar, & Beer SoupUS$13.00

Mussels MarinaraUS$15.00

Crispy FalafelUS$12.00

Scallion PancakeUS$13.00

Grilled Beef SkewersUS$16.00

Queso Fundido with ChorizoUS$15.00

Three Cheese BoardUS$17.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$21.00

Chips & GuacUS$11.00

Beet and Farro SaladUS$13.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Green and Blue SaladUS$14.00

Entrée

Giannone Chicken Under a BrickUS$26.00

7oz Filet MignonUS$45.00

Penne BolognaiseUS$23.00

Miso Glazed Salmon*US$27.00

Bruno's Brazilian MoquecaUS$29.00

Duck Confit CubanoUS$23.00

Tuna & Salmon Poke BowlUS$32.00

Marinated Grilled Steak TipsUS$28.00

Braised Beef Barbacoa EnchiladasUS$28.00

8oz dbar BurgerUS$20.00

Pork Belly Mac & CheeseUS$21.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$26.00

Cavatelli AlfredoUS$26.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$21.00

Fried Chicken Cutlet SandwichUS$19.00

Sides

Grilled ChickenUS$9.00

French FriesUS$6.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$9.00

Roasted BrusselsUS$7.00

Mac & CheeseUS$9.00

Sauteed BroccoliUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does dbar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is dbar restaurant rated?

Is dbar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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