dbar

4.9

1480 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

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.)

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.dbarboston.com/
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.

Location
1236 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125
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

Experiences

California's North Coast Wine Dinner
$75.00 per person
Mar 5, 2025 only
Join us for this month's Wine Dinner, featuring 4 fantastic Wines from California's North Coast paired with 3 courses of delicious food. Our resident wine enthusiast and speaker, Tracy Burgis, will be on site to talk about these great selections!

Pablano Braised Pork Shoulder Flautas$16.00
Flour Tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Cheddar, Romaine, Avocado Crema
Tom Yum Mussels$17.00
P.E.I. Mussels, Lemongrass, Red Jalapeno, Ginger, Lime, Cilantro
Bang Bang Shrimp$19.00
Pickled Red Cabbage, Jalapeños, Scallions
Fried Zucchini$15.00
with Garlic Aioli
Proscuitto & Burrata$19.00
House Made Burrata, Basil, Garlic Bread, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Vietnamese Fries$13.00
Cilantro, Lime Aioli, Jalapeños, Sriracha Ketchup, Scallions
Scallion Pancake$13.00
Crispy, With 3 Chili Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Tuna Ceviche$20.00
Citrus & Spice Marinated Sushi Grade Tuna, Sesame, Cucumber & Carrot, Wonton Chips
Fried Calamari$18.00
Green Papaya, Banana Peppers, Cilantro, Green Curry Aioli
Butternut Squash Aran-Cheesy$14.00
Carnaroli Rice, Butternut Squash, Cheddar
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, Croutons, Lemon Caesar Dressing, Parmesan
Green and Blue Salad$14.00
Mixed Greens, Almonds, Pear, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Soup of the Day$13.00
Varies
Chef's Choice Flatbread$18.00
Chef Inspired Rotating Flatbread...Ask your Server!

Entrée

Giannone Chicken Under a Brick$26.00
Mashed Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Mushroom Madeira Jus
Marinated Grilled Beef Tenderloin Tips$30.00
Choice Certified Angus Beef, Mashed Potato, Broccoli, Piquillo BBQ Sauce
Pork Milanese$27.00
Pork Medallions, Ginger, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Sautéed Spinach
Shrimp Scampi$30.00
Shrimp, Clams, Tomatoes, Red Pepper Flakes, Herbs, Bucatini Pasta
Pork Belly Mac & Cheese$21.00
Confit Pork Belly, Ditalini Pasta
Mushroom Risotto$25.00
Carnaroli Rice, Maitake & Oyster Mushrooms, Pecorino, Butternut Squash, Sautéed Spinach
Hot Italian Sausage Orecchiette$26.00
Tomato, Broccoli Rabe, White Wine, Red Pepper Flakes, Parmesan
Penne Bolognaise$23.00
Veal, Beef & Pancetta, Parmesan, Creamy Tomato Sauce
8oz dbar Burger$20.00
Hand-Cut Fries, Cheddar, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs$36.00
Carnaroli Rice Risotto, Maitake & Oyster Mushrooms, Glazed Baby Carrots, Braised Jus
Chicken Parmesan$25.00
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Arugula, Penne Pasta, Spicy Marinara, Basil, Mozzarella
Wild Boar Ragu$30.00
Trofie Pasta, Kale, Tomato, Pecorino, Fresh Herbs
Ricotta Cavatelli$27.00
Mixed Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Herbed Creme Fraiche, Pecorino

Sides

Grilled Chicken$9.00
French Fries$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Honey Roasted Carrots$8.00
Mac & Cheese$9.00
Spicy Broccoli$8.00

What 1,480 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

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dbar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great drinks," "outstanding" service, and consistently delicious food. The menu features inventive dishes like Tuna Tartare and Chicken Entrée, with standout appetizers such as scallion pancakes. It's praised as a "hidden gem" with a welcoming vibe, making dining always a pleasure.

1,480 Reviews

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Phil
VIP
Greater Boston
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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margaret
Nashville
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
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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Tony
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
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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John
VIP
Greater Boston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
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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John
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
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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Stephen
Greater Boston
147 reviews
5.0
147 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cody is a pro. timing, presence, knowledge, warmth...and connection with a chef/kitchen staff that prepares perfect plates...we'll be back.
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Kyle
VIP
Greater Boston
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
dbar isn’t just about great drinks—the food is top-notch too. The Tuna Tartare was fresh and flavorful, and the Chicken Entrée was perfectly cooked and satisfying. Great spot for a meal with a fun vibe. Will definitely be back!
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julie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Grabbed some apps and a couple cocktails with a friend, food was delicious, we got the mussels, crab cakes, scallion pancakes and Aran-cheesy 🙂…everything was tasty! Travis, our waiter was great! Personable and attentive .. which made the whole experience top notch- we will be back!
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Christopher
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
DBAR is always good - but this last time was even better - GREAT!! Burger is a 💯, chick under a brick is still outstanding, scallion pancakes are a nice new app! Cocktails are off the hook and the staff is always on their game! Shout out to Trish & John!❤️🍸💯😎
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Arleen
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about dbar is excellent. We generally sit at the bar where we enjoy exquisite food and crafted cocktails. The staff and servers are friendly and professional. Just lovely.
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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 1480 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.dbarboston.com/
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.

dbar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

California's North Coast Wine Dinner

Starters

Pablano Braised Pork Shoulder Flautas$16.00

Tom Yum Mussels$17.00

Bang Bang Shrimp$19.00

Fried Zucchini$15.00

Proscuitto & Burrata$19.00

Vietnamese Fries$13.00

Scallion Pancake$13.00

Tuna Ceviche$20.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Butternut Squash Aran-Cheesy$14.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Green and Blue Salad$14.00

Soup of the Day$13.00

Chef's Choice Flatbread$18.00

Entrée

Giannone Chicken Under a Brick$26.00

Marinated Grilled Beef Tenderloin Tips$30.00

Pork Milanese$27.00

Shrimp Scampi$30.00

Pork Belly Mac & Cheese$21.00

Mushroom Risotto$25.00

Hot Italian Sausage Orecchiette$26.00

Penne Bolognaise$23.00

8oz dbar Burger$20.00

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs$36.00

Chicken Parmesan$25.00

Wild Boar Ragu$30.00

Ricotta Cavatelli$27.00

Sides

Grilled Chicken$9.00

French Fries$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Honey Roasted Carrots$8.00

Mac & Cheese$9.00

Spicy Broccoli$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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