The Beacon at View Boston

4.7

540 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

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 and pose for the ultimate selfie on New England’s highest outdoor roof deck. Once you’ve explored the 360-degree observation deck and discovered all Boston has to offer locals and visitors alike, 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 priority 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!
Savor the Skyline
$35.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Take your lunch break to new heights! Your package includes a general admission ticket, one spirit-free beverage and one appetizer, salad, or sandwich (excludes lobster roll: this item is available to order for an additional $10.) We recommend arriving 60 minutes prior to your reservation to enjoy the views from the 360-degree observation deck and explore the immersive exhibits that highlight various neighborhoods and point of interest throughout the city. See you up there! Your general admission ticket will be available for pick up at guest services upon your arrival.

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 540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Beacon at View Boston offers a breathtaking dining experience with "beautiful views" that are hard to beat. The restaurant shines with "amazing cocktails" and "excellent service," making it ideal for romantic evenings. While some guests noted limited menu options, the outstanding vistas and atmosphere create a memorable visit.

540 Reviews

K
Kerim
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Empty Cheap food but not cheap TSA style service Meant for tourists but missing any Boston vibe Bar designed in the wrong space
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Stephanie
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
If you paid for a celebration package past 8 o’clock make sure you order every option of what’s included in the meal as soon as you sit down ( app, main and dessert) because if the kitchen closes they serve you what ever is left without giving you an option.
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Paul
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was not busy on a Wednesday noon. Diego our server was attentive and pleasant. The food, fried chicken sandwiches ($20) was tasty. Wine ($16) and beer ($13) were fine but pricey. The view is magnificent. We enjoyed our leisurely meal. I imagine it is a different experience when the place is crowded as they said it often is. Strangely everyone was friendly except the hostess who greeted us initially. We arrived 2 minutes before noon and she scowled and told us to wait outside. Go figure.
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Victor
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Will definitely return! Amazing views and amazing food.
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Russell
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome venue and experience. The food was very good and the service was excellent. Can’t wait to go again!
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tammi
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice experience. We booked both the Beacon restaurant brunch and entry to the view as a package. When you purchase it says the tip is included but it doesnt look that way when the bill comes. We tipped again just to make sure the waitress is taken care of and because it's the holiday season. Food was great. We had the lobster benedict. 🦞
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David
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an incredibly fun afternoon! The experience was certainly worth taking it up a notch.
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Kate
VIP
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
$55 prepaid brunch which included a cocktail, entree (lobster roll for me), entrance to the View and the view. A new must-do with out of town guests.
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Edilianne
VIP
Caribbean
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
View was impeccable, Food was decent, Service was good.
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Diane
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were greatly surprised at how good the food was. Just a wonderful experience all the way.
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FAQs

The Beacon at View Boston is rated 4.7 stars by 540 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 56 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

Dining areas

Additional information

Beacon Bistro Bites

Celebration Experience

Savor the Skyline

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?

Is The Beacon at View Boston currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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