Vela

4.2

26 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

Named for the constellation in the shape of a ship's sail, the neighborhood restaurant takes diners on an elegant yet approachable culinary journey across the world from the comfort of their table. Enjoy an inspired menu and craft cocktails against expansive windows and the bustling Seaport scene.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Latin / Spanish, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 377-4638
Website
https://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotel-boston/eat-and-drink
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
65 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
Neighborhood
Seaport
Cross street
Thompson Place
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Silverline, Courthouse Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner
$85.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Begin with a champagne toast, inclusive of an appetizer, entree, dessert, of your choosing as you kick off the new year in style with us!

Vela Burger
6oz Sirloin patty, fried green tomato, house made pickles, Havarti cheese, arugula, basil aioli, brioche bun, seasoned fries
Cubano
Braised pork shoulder, ham, Havarti cheese, pickle Dijon remoulade, seasoned fries
Tomato Mozzarella Panini
Beefsteak tomato, mozzarella, charred onion, fresh basil, seasoned fries
Kale Caesar Salad
Baby kale, shaved Parmesan, anchovies, Caesar dressing

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

26 Reviews

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Curtis
Toronto
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I booked an engagement anniversary dinner for Vela through Open Table for Monday, December 23. Upon arriving at Vela, we discovered that it was closed. Luckily Jacob's down the street was able to fit us in at the bar, so we ended up having a great night anyway... just not at Vela.
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Alex
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cocktails and food were delicious and really special, and the friendly and attentive staff made us feel like royalty!
VelaResponded on December 9, 2024
Hello Alex! Thank you so much for your kind word about our food and staff! It was our pleasure to host you and your guest. We would love to see you in again in the future. Best, Vela
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Eva
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Vela is a hotel lobby restaurant. We almost left when we arrived for our 9PM reservation. The place was deserted, just couple random people sitting sitting at the bar. No hostess or wait staff just the bartender. We ended up staying and order our drinks and dinner - both arrived quickly (not surprise with nobody else to attend to). The food ended up being really good and priced reasonably for Seaport location. I hope this restaurant survives and becomes more popular.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food and beautiful presentation. Our server was so friendly and attentive. Our experience at Vela was wonderful!
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Casey
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is AMAZING! The service was excellent and the food was something I’ve never experienced before in my life - Absolutely delicious and left me wanting more, even though I was already full… I’ll be dreaming of the Tuna Crudo, Brazilian Moqueca and hand crafted cocktails… I look forward to our next visit to the Seaport and will definitely be back. Kudos to your F&B team!
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OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful experience. Food was excellent. We had clam chowder and gnocchi. The bar tender helped us with drinks and our food. She was very polite, social, and accommodating of a few irregular requests. The food service was very fast compared to prior experiences at similar restaurants.
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MollyD
Cleveland
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant was just ok. My husband and I made reservations through this app, but didn’t need to. There were really only people at the bar (it was a Thursday night). So no one was at the stand and the poor bartender was taking care of everyone in the place (she did a great job!). We started with the beef carpaccio, which had so much vinaigrette on it that you couldn’t taste the beef. My husband said his smash burger was good, but the steak in my steak frites wasn’t great. It was very very chewy. The desserts were excellent, but they only had 2 available. Overall, we found it overpriced and wouldn’t eat there again.
VelaResponded on June 17, 2024
Hello MollyD, We apologize for the unsatisfactory experience you had with our menu items; this is not the standard we hold ourselves to and service is always our #1 priority so that our guests feel welcome and cared for. Please contact me personally so that we are able to show you an exceptional experience. Best, Cheyenne Duarte Food and Beverage Manager Yotel Boston
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John
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were the only party but were there a while before being served. Some dishes were good but one was poor.
VelaResponded on July 2, 2024
Hello John, We apologize for the unsatisfactory experience you had with our menu items; this is not the standard we hold ourselves to and service is always our #1 priority so that our guests feel welcome and cared for. Please contact me personally so that we are able to show you an exceptional experience. Best, Cheyenne Duarte Food and Beverage Manager Yotel Boston
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HWBVan
Portland
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. We were a little taken aback by the 18% service charge that was automatically applied as we’re not used to that and it was mentioned anywhere (on the menu, for example) until it showed up in the bill.
VelaResponded on May 29, 2024
Hello HWBVan, We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us! We always strive to provide extraordinary service to our guests, so we apologize for the miscommunication about the 18% gratuity, as it is a policy the hotel provides for our service staff that covers gratuity for your bill. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to host you again soon! Best, Vela Seaport
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a run for experience and looking forward to returning.
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FAQs

Vela is rated 4.2 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

65 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210

Additional information

Cross street
Thompson Place
Neighborhood
Seaport
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Latin / Spanish, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Silverline, Courthouse Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotel-boston/eat-and-drink
Phone number
(617) 377-4638

Vela

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Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner

Menu

Bar Menu

Vela Burger

Cubano

Tomato Mozzarella Panini

Kale Caesar Salad

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Vela restaurant rated?

Is Vela currently accepting reservations?

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