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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea, Boston, MA

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

4.8
4.8
525 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is a full service tearoom in Downtown Boston specializing in English style afternoon tea service. Steps from Government Center and the Freedom Trail, an experience at Silver Dove includes a pot of tea and a curated selection of finger foods. The food is a set menu and fixed price consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, savory canapés, cakes, scones, macarons and other pastries which rotate seasonally.

We offer 90 minute reservations for afternoon tea Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are available up to six weeks in advance. We can accommodate parties of up to six guests on weekends, and parties of up to twelve guests Wednesday through Friday.

We serve a wide selection of teas and herbal infusions from around the world and of various styles. We also provide a selection of craft cocktails and mocktails, as well as sparkling and still wines.

Our kitchen is completely gluten free (and oat free). We are independently owned and operated.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 203-1223
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Faneuil Hall
  • Cross street
    Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 525 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea offers a charming experience with "phenomenal" service and "delicious" gluten-free options. Guests appreciate the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, and standout dishes like the white peach tea and scones. The accommodating staff ensures dietary needs are met, making it a favored spot for both celebrations and casual outings.
525 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is unique and very good. Amazing how the small bites fill you up. Such a wonderful experience with and peace of mind for gluten free food. And great options for other food allergies and preferences as well

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  2. Laurie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Very relaxed and enjoyable. Food was amazing! So glad to have a place to go and enjoy tea with friends

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  3. Donna

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the second time I have been at Silver Dove It is a lovely experience. Food is nicely done Staff are very nice and accommodating We celebrate The New Year here now every year a terrific new tradition

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  4. renee

    Greater Boston

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice relaxing place for high tea. Service was very attentive and food was very good.

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  5. Denise

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and tea were high quality. The staff was really helpful and friendly. They accommodated a dietary restriction really well. I will definitely return.

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  6. Gourav

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a very disappointing experience at Silver Dove Afternoon Tea. The food portions were extremely small—bite-sized servings that left us still hungry even after spending $150 (including one drink). The quality was subpar: the scone was oily and hard, the savory items were unimpressive (the sweet potato soup and coronation chicken were the worst), and the desserts were just average. To make matters worse, the staff was unfriendly and rushed us during the last half-hour of our reservation, repeatedly reminding us to wrap up because another group was coming. Overall, it was a very poor experience and definitely not worth the price. Would not recommend.

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  7. Dena

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time! We really enjoyed the experience again. Only complaint is that the location is very small, but it makes it feel cozy.

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  8. Lauren

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a lovely tea with my cousin. The space is small, but the staff proactively took our coats and provided bag hangers to keep things clear. Get the ripe pu-erh!

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  9. Kevin

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Compared to other tea places in Boston, Silver Dove was reasonably priced. The food was excellent and the service was great. Plus, they were flexible in making changes. We went there to celebrate our anniversary and it was just what we were hoping for!

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  10. Stephanie

    VIP

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was lovely! Tea and food was great and I loved the pear cider.

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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is rated 4.8 stars by 525 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
  • Neighborhood
    Faneuil Hall
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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