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dbar, Dorchester, MA

dbar

4.9
4.9
1485 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    Free parking in parking lot adjacent to restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Savin Hill // Red Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,485 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Boston

    Lively

  • Greater Boston

    Contemporary American

  • Boston

    Best Overall

  • Boston

    Best Ambiance

  • Boston

    Best Value

  • Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston

    Lively

  • Boston

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
dbar offers a vibrant dining experience with "consistently great food, service, and ambience." Known for its "outstanding chicken under a brick" and delightful cocktail specials, it shines with a "lively atmosphere" and a "beautiful patio." With attentive staff like Cody and Travis, it's a neighborhood favorite that never fails to impress.

1,485 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great night out for restaurant week! D-Bar never disappoints

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  2. Jon

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal! The scallion pancakes are amazing!!

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  3. Joan VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous night. We were there for Dine around Boston and DBar fulfilled the deal. Great waitress and the food was exceptional. Also helped that all wine was half price. We always live going to DBar. Good people.

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  4. Kyle VIP

    Greater Boston43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local spot with lots of regular faces - the staff is great! The sausage cavatelli is great and love the blue cheese salad to start

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate here for Dine Out Boston. Wonderful experience! Food was on point and Service was excellent. Would definitely come back.

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  6. Phil VIP

    Greater Boston35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the bar. Had a high top next to a boisterous group of men having a great time. Wasn’t our vibe, host offered two seats at the bar. Crowded but much quieter. Sat next t a man celebrating his 90th birthday. Burgers, fries, broccoli cheddar soup and cheese cake. Everything was cooked to our liking. Never a bad meal and always good drinks.

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  7. margaret

    Nashville5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice experience. Waiter was great. Enjoyed our meals.

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  8. Tony VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun atmosphere, good drinks, fine service, but subpar & overpriced food. The food is not good; don't come here to eat, only to people watch, listen to music & have fun.

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  9. John VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DBar is far superior and a "hidden gem" compared to many Boston restaurants! Service is friendly and professional. Their Valentine's Day menu was outstanding! Always a pleasure to dine here.

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  10. John

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have nothing to complain about. The most consistently good restaurant in Boston.

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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 1485 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for dbar

1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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