Blu

4.5

2545 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Good for business meals

Views of the Paramount sign on Washington Street reminds one of a little Times Square. Floor to ceiling blu lights and all around glass windows make a perfect ambience to celebrate a special occasion and act as a perfect background for pictures. Enjoy our fresh seasonal menu like our Sirloin Steak and Rack of Lamb. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available and it’s very gluten free friendly.Blu Restaurant and Bar is located on the 4th Floor of the Ritz Carlton Complex, inside of EquinoxSports Club. WINDOW SEATING IS NOT RESERVABLE AND GUARANTEED, IT’S FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST A 2 HOUR WINDOW WHEN DINING WITH US, ESPECIALLY IF ATTENDING THE THEATERS NEARBY AS WE ARE COMPLETEALY BOOKED DURING THOSE TIMES. WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO HOLD A TABLE FOR 15 MINUTES.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 375-8550
Website
http://www.blurestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party contact
Danyella Ohashi Monteiro: (617) 375-8550

Location
4 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111
Neighborhood
Theater District
Cross street
Tremont & Washington. Inside of the Equinox Sports Club, on the 4th flo
Parking details
Self Parking available at 47 Boylston Street entrance for $5 up to 3 hours with validation.
Public transit
T: Green line to Boylston Street; Orange line to Chinatown; Red line to Park Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Turmeric Ginger Butternut Squash Soup$12.00
garnished with crispy kale
Flash-Fried Calamari$19.00
mild cherry pepperoncini, olive tapenade, capers, lemon herb aioli drizzle
Blu Tapas$23.00
lamb lollipops, cooked through, with wine reduction, steak and cheese rolls with fondutta sauce, crispy haddock with sweet chili sauce
Fig Jam and Prosciutto Flatbread$19.00
goat cheese, baby arugula, balsamic glaze
Spicy Fish Tacos$18.00
lettuce and carrots salad, creamy lime sauce, fresh avocado
Tuna Tartare$23.00
sushi grade tuna, avocado crema, wasabi aioli, soy glaze, sesame seeds. Served with taro chips
Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs$17.00
served with tzatziki sauce and caramelized onion jam
Cheese Arancini$16.00
marinara sauce, parmesan cheese

Salads

Caesar$14.00
focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan cheese
Tuscan Kale$15.00
lacinato kale, zante currants, toasted pine nuts, Grana Padano, lemon vinaigrette
Arugula$15.00
red peppers, carrots, grapes, warm goat cheese fritters, lime vinaigrette
Beets and Mixed Greens Salad$15.00
orange sections, toasted pistachio, maple vinaigrette

Entrées

Veggie Lovers Vegan Feast$29.00
roasted butternut squash, golden quinoa, black beans, sautéed baby kale, grilled zucchini, fingerling potato, cilantro-sunflower pesto
Statler Chicken Breast$39.00
artichoke risotto, sautéed kale, mushroom Marsala glaze
Diver Sea Scallops*$48.00
lobster risotto, baby arugula salad, lemon aioli
Pan-Seared Salmon*$39.00
basmati rice, sautéed brocolini, honey glaze, sesame seeds, scallions
Herb Roasted Cod$40.00
roasted spaghetti squash, goat cheese, cauliflower puree, sautéed broccolini, artichoke-caper vinaigrette
Grilled Swordfish$44.00
lobster mashed potato, grilled asparagus, saffron-butter sauce
Rack of Lamb*$48.00
roasted red bliss potato, haricot vert, Port wine reduction
Surf and Turf$45.00
bistro cut NY strip steak, grilled shrimp, roasted fingerling potato, sautéed spinach, herb garlic butter
Bolognese Pasta$33.00
Fresh hand-cut pappardelle or spaghetti squash, shaved parmesan. Served with garlic bread
Shrimp Scampi Linguine$33.00
sautéed shrimp in garlic-herb butter, preserved lemon, spinach, roasted cherry tomato
Three-Cheese Ravioli$31.00
basil pesto and alfredo sauce, roasted cherry tomato, shaved parmesan
Braised Beef Short Rib $45.00
creamy polenta, sautéed kale, natural jus
Bone-In Pork Chop$44.00
brussels sprouts, fingerling potato, baby carrots and sautéed spinach with grained Dijon mustard vinaigrette
10 oz. Grilled NY Sirloin Strip Steak*$52.00
garlic mashed potato, asparagus, red wine demi-glace, crispy potato curls

Sides

Salmon$19.00
Steak$19.00
Chicken$16.00
Scallops$19.00
Shrimp$16.00
Vegetables$10.00
Mashed Potato$13.00
Fries$10.00
Truffle Fries$14.00

What 2,545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Blu offers a memorable dining experience with "stunning views" of the Boston theater district. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive service" and "delicious food," making it a go-to spot for pre-theater dinners. While some guests note occasional service hiccups, the overall ambiance and "fantastic atmosphere" remain highly recommended by diners.

2,545 Reviews

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Alexandria
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My waiter was amazing! Ambiance was great! The apple blossom dessert was so YUM
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Susana
Greater Boston
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful restaurant to go before a performance near by.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location if going to the Opera house for a show! The ambience was amazing, lights dimmed and a quiet place. Started off with the cauliflower as an app, it was great. Ordered the pork chop, it was also great. Service was perfect. Definitely recommend this place.
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Hilary
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Host was amazingly helpful over the phone and let us order ahead because we had a tight timeframe
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Kari
Greater Boston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food at Blu was absolutely outstanding! We loved the view at the table by the window. Server was pleasant & nice. Server did well to get us out in time for our show. Blu was hard to find and we waited SO long for the elevator, that actually impacted our dining time and entrance was not well marked.
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John
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Convenient for pre-theater dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was not impressed with the food, though our waiter did a great job.
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Patty
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the Host/Hostess to Wait Staff to Bar Staff to Food Runners - Contribute to a wonderful bountiful dinning experience.
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melanie
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Usually everything here is excellent- my complaint was that my scallops and the risotto on which they were served were incredibly salty- I didn’t even eat half of my meal. We were going to a show, so no time to complain in the moment. Will be back, though!
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Marion
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a delightful experience from start to finish, the ambiance was sophisticated yet welcoming, with a modern decor that added to the charm of the evening. Food was great!
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FAQs

Blu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 375-8550.

Blu is rated 4.5 stars by 2545 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Tremont & Washington. Inside of the Equinox Sports Club, on the 4th flo
Neighborhood
Theater District
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Self Parking available at 47 Boylston Street entrance for $5 up to 3 hours with validation.
Public transit
T: Green line to Boylston Street; Orange line to Chinatown; Red line to Park Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blurestaurant.com/
Phone number
(617) 375-8550
Private party contact
Danyella Ohashi Monteiro: (617) 375-8550

Blu

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Diver Sea Scallops

Tuna Tartare

Flash-Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Turmeric Ginger Butternut Squash Soup$12.00

Flash-Fried Calamari$19.00

Blu Tapas$23.00

Fig Jam and Prosciutto Flatbread$19.00

Spicy Fish Tacos$18.00

Tuna Tartare$23.00

Turkey and Quinoa Meatballs$17.00

Cheese Arancini$16.00

Salads

Caesar$14.00

Tuscan Kale$15.00

Arugula$15.00

Beets and Mixed Greens Salad$15.00

Entrées

Veggie Lovers Vegan Feast$29.00

Statler Chicken Breast$39.00

Diver Sea Scallops*$48.00

Pan-Seared Salmon*$39.00

Herb Roasted Cod$40.00

Grilled Swordfish$44.00

Rack of Lamb*$48.00

Surf and Turf$45.00

Bolognese Pasta$33.00

Shrimp Scampi Linguine$33.00

Three-Cheese Ravioli$31.00

Braised Beef Short Rib $45.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$44.00

10 oz. Grilled NY Sirloin Strip Steak*$52.00

Sides

Salmon$19.00

Steak$19.00

Chicken$16.00

Scallops$19.00

Shrimp$16.00

Vegetables$10.00

Mashed Potato$13.00

Fries$10.00

Truffle Fries$14.00

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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