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Boston , Massachusetts
02108
Tel: 617 542 1340
Concierge.com's insider take:
While its neighborhood has seen better days (it's now blemished with lowbrow shops and shuttered department stores), arriving at Locke-Ober is like stepping into a time warp. This historic restaurant has been serving hearty New England fare to the cream of Boston's crop since 1875. Not much has changed as far as the decor and the menu are concerned—an overly attentive bow-tied staff picks up dishes like clams casino, JFK lobster stew, Boston scrod, and flaming baked Alaska at a polished-wood wraparound bar. What has evolved is the quality of the food. Boston chef Lydia Shire took over the kitchen in 2003 and added artistic presentation to the traditional gentleman's club cuisine. She slow roasts Long Island duck with tarragon and garlic, pairs it with crushed parsnips and brown butter–toasted sage leaves, then garnishes the dish with poached-and-candied Seckel pears and a drizzle of cassis duck sauce. Despite the hefty $62 price tag, everyone from deal-making businessmen to couples celebrating special occasions swear by the Lobster Savannah—two pounds of lobster meat sautéed with red and green peppers, mushrooms, and a sherry sauce before being returned to its shell.
Open Mondays through Fridays 11:30 am to 2 pm and 5:30 to 10 pm, Saturdays 5:30 to 10 pm.
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