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Banyan Bar + Refuge, Boston, MA

Banyan Bar + Refuge

4.7
4.7
1363 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
A photo of Banyan Bar + Refuge restaurant

Banyan Bar + Refuge

4.7
$31 to $50
Asian
South End

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Indulge in a captivating culinary journey at Banyan Bar + Refuge, a fusion of Southeast Asian and New England flavors. Our menu boasts a tantalizing array of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy creations that promise to delight your palate. Immerse yourself in a delightful atmosphere filled with great music and a relaxed ambiance as you enjoy the historic South End.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 556-4211
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For pricing, and availability please inquire through our website.
  • Area
    South End
  • Cross Street
    Clarendon Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banyan Bar + Refuge offers an exciting fusion of Asian-inspired cuisine with a creative twist, making it a standout in Boston's dining scene. The menu is "exceptional," featuring dishes like pork bao buns and ahi tuna on crispy rice. Guests rave about the "friendly, knowledgeable staff" and "vibrant" atmosphere, especially on the delightful patio. The restaurant's cocktails are as impressive as its food, with unique combinations that guests love. Despite some occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is consistently celebrated as "amazing" and "unforgettable." Perfect for both casual outings and special celebrations.

1,363 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to wait a while for the table even with a reservation but the manager was super nice about it and made up for it with a free appetizer. Food, service, and vibes were great as always

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  2. Luke

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Seating experience and service could have been faster/more organized

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  3. Colin

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great food, service, and drinks. Only complaint was that a party at a nearby table was taking multiple photos with point and shoot camera with flash, and with the dark lighting, it hurt the vibe

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  4. steve

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Food and excellent service. The menu is unusual and thoughtful. We had a great time.

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  5. Marc

    Baltimore

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and overall experience. Place was jumping on a Saturday night but they still seated us on time and the overall service was great.

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  6. Basak

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to Banyan several times before but the quality of the food seemed to have declined over time. Everything we ordered was mediocre at best. Vegetable wontons were so bland as if they were coming from a cheep fast food store. The texture of the octopus was off and the sauce was like BBQ sauce, which was odd. The soba noodles were the worst. They had this peanut sauce covering them and you cant taste anything but this peanut sauce. It is a shame, we used to like this restaurant but it was a disappointment. Service was good though.

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  7. Kristen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great tapas style asian fusion. Loved the ahi tuna, crab rangoon, and curry chicken wings. The noodles were okay, but still good.

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  8. Stephanie

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Boston! The bao buns are delicious and the S&P shrimp is a favorite.

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  9. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    VERY SALTY. Everything else was amazing though. Great vibes (good decor, etc.), food was tasty and surprisingly less expensive than expected (went went during happy hour 4-6pm!). Only negative was all of the food, especially the squash, was quite salty. So salty I got a headache afterward. Cut down on the sodium and sauces and this would be a 10/10.

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  10. Caroline

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it so much! Loved the food the drinks the vibes 10/10

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FAQs

Banyan Bar + Refuge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 556-4211.

Banyan Bar + Refuge is rated 4.7 stars by 1363 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Banyan Bar + Refuge restaurant

Banyan Bar + Refuge

4.7
$31 to $50
Asian
South End

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Banyan Bar + Refuge

553 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clarendon Street
  • Area
    South End
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (617) 556-4211
  • Private party facilities
    For pricing, and availability please inquire through our website.
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