The Beacon at View Boston

4.6

592 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

If you’re chasing the best views in Boston, look no further! Located atop of the Prudential Tower, View Boston features breathtaking views of the city and an unforgettable Bostonian experience. Enjoy a sunset cocktail while you roam New England’s highest outdoor roof deck. Once you’ve explored the 360-degree observation deck and discovered all Boston has to offer, stop into The Beacon bistro to enjoy seasonally inspired beverages and bites while continuing to enjoy the unbeatable views of the city.

Tickets to View Boston are required to access The Beacon. Guests are encouraged to book a prepaid experience, which includes a general admission ticket. Please note, if you have booked an a la carte reservation, you will need to purchase an admission ticket to go up.
Please also be aware that the time of your reservation is the time to be at the restaurant, but you may enter View Boston at any point before the time of your reservation!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 314-8750
Website
https://www.viewboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Adjacent to The Beacon is View Boston’s Studio 50, together these venues are Boston’s premiere destination for unforgettable private dining experiences, cocktail receptions, and meetings. Visit viewboston.com/events to start planning a private dining experience or your next event for parties of 8 to 120 guests.

Location
800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Accessible from the MBTA’s Green Line, Orange Line, Commuter Rail and bus system. The Green like “E” train has a Prudential Center stop which exits to the center.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Beacon Bistro Bites
$99.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Your package includes a general admission ticket, a reservation at The Beacon Bistro, two beverages, one appetizer or salad, and one large plate or sandwich. We recommend arriving 60 minutes prior to your reservation to enjoy the views from the 360-degree observation deck, roam the highest outdoor roof deck in New England and explore the experiential elements that highlight various neighborhoods and point of interest throughout the city! Your general admission ticket will be available for pick up at guest services upon your arrival. See you up there!
Celebration Experience
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Toast above the skyline in celebration of your next milestone! Your celebration package includes one Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut Split, one appetizer, one entree, and a shareable dessert for the table! As a special thank you for celebrating your special occasion with us, you will receive a complimentary ticket to visit us again!
Sunday Brunch
$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Start your Sunday morning with Boston's newest brunch offering! Enjoy mimosas, bloody Mary's, sweet & savory brunch items, and panoramic views of the city. Your brunch package includes one alcoholic beverage, one brunch item, and a general admission ticket. *Alcoholic beverage inclusion excludes flights.

Popular dishes

Charcuterie & Cheese Board
Rotating selection of artisan cheeses, meats, fruit, jam & cracker
Goat Cheese Fritters
Honey, balsamic, sea salt
Rhode Island Calamari
Fried hot peppers, lemon, spicy aioli
House Meatballs
Whipped ricotta, pomodoro sauce, basil, parmesan, garlic toast
Pub Wings
Buffalo or maple whiskey barbeque, blue cheese, fresh celery & carrots
Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread
Herb goat cheese spread, fig jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil

Soups & Salads

Add chicken to any salad for $8 or salmon for $12.

Tomato Fennel Bisque
Crouton, créme fraiche
New England Chowder
Oyster crackers, chive
Chopped Salad
Kale, radicchio, roasted beets, apples, dried cranberry, feta cheese, crispy quinoa, balsamic vinaigrette
Chef's Caesar
Chopped romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan, anchovy
Boylston Wedge
Iceberg, cherry tomato, pickled onion, gorgonzola cheese, crispy bacon, blue cheese

Handhelds

All sandwiches served with French fries.

New England Lobster Roll
Choice of chilled or warm, toasted split top bun
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Country fried chicken, spicy aioli, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles
Smash Burger
Twin 4 oz. beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, house smash sauce, potato bun
Impossible Burger
Vegan cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion, gluten-free bun
Classic Grilled Cheese
Aged Wisconsin cheddar, buttered sourdough, served with tomato fennel bisque

Entrées

Spicy Sausage Cavatelli
Arrabbiata sauce, whipped ricotta, parmesan, basil, garlic toast
Roasted Chicken
Whipped mashed potato, glazed carrots, chicken jus
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Maine lobster, three cheese, buttery breadcrumbs
Salmon
Sweet potato purée, asparagus, sesame vinaigrette
Braised Short Rib
Goat cheese & honey polenta, wilted greens, red wine demi-glace

What 592 people are saying

The Beacon at View Boston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Great for scenic views
Boston
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Beacon at View Boston offers "spectacular views" of the city, paired with "amazing cocktails" and an "overall fun and unique experience." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and "excellent service," making it a "perfect spot for special occasions." The menu, while limited, features "delicious" and "well-prepared" dishes.

592 Reviews

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Dalyanna
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a nice experience and the food was very tasty. The portions are small and limited. I thought they would have more variety of food. Specifically the seafood entrees. I suggest to ask exactly what each packet brings before reserving and prepaying for it. Also when prepaid reservation the tip for the waitress is automatically included and paid for. I didn't like that because the service was not what I expected and the waitress didn't really do a great service. I thought I was going to receive a bottle of champagne with the reservation I made because it states one will receive a brut champagne. It is only one flute that was provided. So basically I paid $25 for one flute of champagne. It is a very small place. The "Top of the Hub" was outstanding and classic compared to the new restaurant that replaced it "The Beacon Bistro". Too expensive for the experience one receives.
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Monica VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good experience, we went for the Sunday brunch. Check the menu because they have limited options. You need to pay 29$ entrance fee for the attraction, this may refrain people from going more often.
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Ahmed
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience, both the food and the view were excellent, and our server Josie was very helpful and pleasant.
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Asmaro
Philadelphia15 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The value is above average considering the view, the experience and the meal. The service by all the members of the staff is above average! The food is nothing exceptional but included in the package its not a loss and worth it. The lobster roll and calamari were both tasty, along with the spirit free drinks. Glad I went, it was a total experience.
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Henry
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A quiet weekday night but service was Very pleasant, food was good, view nice especially when combined with the View all around the city
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Claude
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience. We will definitely be returning.
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Mark - and Lorraine
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food, and view was outstanding. My wife and I did the Sunday brunch for our 26th anniversary. Ashley was our server, she was great. If your looking for a quite meal then definitely go off season in the winter. Holidays and warmer months the restaurant gets more crowded.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service good food amazing view of Boston. The staff is friendly professional and knowledgeable
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FrederickD
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent, Ramon our server was superb!! We'll definitely be back soon.
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George
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Spirit Free experience is totally worth it. We don't drink alcohol anyway so the other options were not for us. We paid $75 per person, and we both got a $20 appetizer, $10 drinks, and a $42 entree and it also came with tickets to View Boston, which are $25. So the total value is $20 + $10 + $42 + $25 = $97 but we only paid $75 per person
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FAQs

The Beacon at View Boston is rated 4.6 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Accessible from the MBTA’s Green Line, Orange Line, Commuter Rail and bus system. The Green like “E” train has a Prudential Center stop which exits to the center.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.viewboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 314-8750
Private party facilities
Adjacent to The Beacon is View Boston’s Studio 50, together these venues are Boston’s premiere destination for unforgettable private dining experiences, cocktail receptions, and meetings. Visit viewboston.com/events to start planning a private dining experience or your next event for parties of 8 to 120 guests.

The Beacon at View Boston

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Beacon Bistro Bites

Celebration Experience

Sunday Brunch

New England Lobster Roll

Goat Cheese Fritters

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Appetizers

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Goat Cheese Fritters

Rhode Island Calamari

House Meatballs

Pub Wings

Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread

Soups & Salads

Tomato Fennel Bisque

New England Chowder

Chopped Salad

Chef's Caesar

Boylston Wedge

Handhelds

New England Lobster Roll

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Smash Burger

Impossible Burger

Classic Grilled Cheese

Entrées

Spicy Sausage Cavatelli

Roasted Chicken

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Salmon

Braised Short Rib

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Beacon at View Boston restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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