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Beehive, Boston, MA

Beehive

4.5
4.5
7118 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Beehive

4.5
$31 to $50
American
South End

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.



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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 4:30 pm–1:30 am Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 423-0069
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Skeen
  • Catering
    THE BEEHIVE is the perfect for holiday parties, business functions, social gatherings & weddings. We also have private party options at our other venues - Cosmica in Boston, The Revolution Hotel, and the Cyclorama at the BCA (up to 1,000 guests), as well as off-site events in Boston & beyond.
  • Private party facilities
    THE BEEHIVE is the perfect for holiday parties, business functions, social gatherings & weddings. We also have private party options at our other venues - Cosmica in Boston, The Revolution Hotel, and the Cyclocrama at the BCA (up to 1,000 guests), as well as off-site events in Boston & beyond.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (617) 423-0069
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Clarendon/E. Berkeley
  • Parking details
    Valet service is temporarily suspended.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay station on the Orange line is 3 blocks from The Beehive on Clarendon Street.
  • Entertainment
    World Class Live Music......for Free! The Beehive is a premier showcase for world-renown musicians and up & coming stars. Come any day and the music will blow you away in the most unique Eatery & Bar anywhere! To view current calendar of events and sign up to our email newsletter go to www.beehiveboston.com.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beehive offers an "amazing vibe" with live jazz music that complements its eclectic decor. Known for its "fabulous food," including clam chowder and brisket, guests enjoy the swanky ambiance. Service is often praised as excellent, though some report feeling rushed. Overall, it's a vibrant spot for a memorable dining experience.

7,118 Reviews
  1. I

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay – we had the chicken, salmon, beetroot salad, “arancini,” and the chocolate mousse. However, the “arancini” were more like cheese balls and shouldn’t be called arancini. Regarding drinks: ordering a martini costs $14, plus an additional $3 “Martini Charge,” which felt odd. Additionally, a 6% Entertainment Fee was automatically added to the bill, even though there was no live music that evening. While the waitress didn’t make an issue about removing it, the gentleman she consulted didn’t seem particularly pleased. The reservation was explicitly made for a birthday for two, but mentioning this during the booking didn’t make any difference. We just got a candle with the dessert we ordered. We had initially planned to return for brunch this weekend, but after this experience, we’ve decided not to. We run an Instagram channel where we feature restaurants and unique spots in Boston and around the world. However, to Beehive’s disadvantage, we’ve decided not to include this restaurant in our portfolio. We might consider coming back if there’s truly exceptional live music, as we live just around the corner, but overall, the experience fell short of our expectations.

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  2. Mimi

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 6 and everyone loved their meal! Fun atmosphere and great service.

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  3. Stacey

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service was fine. They had this horrible “jazz” band playing during dinner service which I would normally welcome, but these guys were so bad they made the experience relatively difficult unpleasant.

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  4. Ella

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve never been treated so poorly by a waitstaff. From the moment we sat down we felt pressured by our server and the dining room manager to order everything right away and leave. The manager was especially pretentious and made rude comments about my partner to other staff within our earshot. It was not a pleasant dining experience whatsoever, I am very disappointed given how upscale and expensive the restaurant is. We felt very unwelcome and will never be going back.

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  5. Anthony

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great drinks - disappointing food - disappointing music. Was Thanksgiving so very busy which was to be expected but had such high hopes going in and it missed the mark on every aspect.

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  6. Kenzi

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s great that restaurants like this offer opportunities for couples to get out on holidays! The food was nicely portioned and well thought through I loved the variety in options. My short rib was excellent! The live jazz was top notch highlight of the evening. I love the Beehive it’s great year round. If I had one critique the drinks were awful. Take the winter Paloma off the menu entirely.

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  7. William

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful music. Staff was outstanding. Food was great! Price not inexpensive but worth it. Will go back!

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  8. Hanna

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous, the service was wonderful, and the vibe was comfortable and interesting.

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  9. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers, dinners, and drinks were great! Dessert was horrible. Our family celebrates Thanksgiving every year at the Beehive and we can't figure out why the desserts are so bad!!

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  10. Natalie

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally the best thanksgiving I have ever had in my LIFE. the quality of the food was amazing and the jazz musicians were so talented and created such a nice chill atmosphere!

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FAQs

Beehive does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Beehive also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 423-0069.

Beehive is rated 4.5 stars by 7118 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Beehive restaurant

Beehive

4.5
$31 to $50
American
South End

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Beehive

541 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clarendon/E. Berkeley
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 4:30 pm–1:30 am Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet service is temporarily suspended.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay station on the Orange line is 3 blocks from The Beehive on Clarendon Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Skeen
  • Entertainment
    World Class Live Music......for Free! The Beehive is a premier showcase for world-renown musicians and up & coming stars. Come any day and the music will blow you away in the most unique Eatery & Bar anywhere! To view current calendar of events and sign up to our email newsletter go to www.beehiveboston.com.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 423-0069
  • Catering
    THE BEEHIVE is the perfect for holiday parties, business functions, social gatherings & weddings. We also have private party options at our other venues - Cosmica in Boston, The Revolution Hotel, and the Cyclorama at the BCA (up to 1,000 guests), as well as off-site events in Boston & beyond.
  • Private party facilities
    THE BEEHIVE is the perfect for holiday parties, business functions, social gatherings & weddings. We also have private party options at our other venues - Cosmica in Boston, The Revolution Hotel, and the Cyclocrama at the BCA (up to 1,000 guests), as well as off-site events in Boston & beyond.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (617) 423-0069
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