Scholars Bar & Lounge

Scholars Bar & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Fernando VIP

   Greater Boston8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food tasted great. Came during lunch hour so it was busy but still received good service.
   

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   Elliot

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We loved our server! She made my wife’s birthday an amazing experience!
   

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   Becky

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent, group got buffalo chicken dip and hummus plate to start — both great — and a burger, beyond burger, chef’s special pasta, chicken parm, and steak frites. Everyone enjoyed their meals with no complaints. Service however was not great. Waitress was not present or sincere. Otherwise great meal in a great atmosphere with lovely Christmas decorations!
   

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   Jason

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great and the place was lit up and Very Merry indeed!!
   

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   Joyce

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was very, very S L O W. Had to eat really fast and almost missed our curtain time. Wait staff was attentive, so I don’t think it was them.
   

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   Paul

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   always good and consistent for a lunch meeting. Will be back
   

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   Sharol

   Greater Boston51 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on August 13, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I had never heard of Scholars. We went for Dine Out Boston. The fish cakes were good. Nothing special. But they gave two cakes. The slaw sauce tasted better than the cakes. We all paid the $5 upcharge for the steak frites. It was good. The steak wasn't as tender as I like. We were able to try all three sauces. The pesto was very good. And I used the blue cheese on the little salad that came with the entree. For dessert, most of the table got the ice cream or Sorbet. Two of us got the bread pudding. I asked the server before I ordered it if it is served warm. I was told it was. My colleagues' bread pudding was served warm. Mine was not. I could barely dig into it with the spoon. When I told the server, he went in the back. Then he came out and said it is not supposed to be served warm and would I like something else. I asked to speak to a manager. When I showed the manager that I couldn't even dig into it with my spoon. She said it's probably because the ice cream was on top and made it hard. It wasn't just hard on top, it wasn't warm in the middle. After a short discussion, she finally took it back and brought me another piece that was nice & warm. The food was good. Not great. The service left a bit to be desired. Would I go back? Probably not.
   

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   Nina

   Greater Boston71 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on August 7, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Sadly our first visit will be our last visit. The seared tuna and salmon was overcooked. Severally understaffed.
   

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   JimS

   Tampa38 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on July 20, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The clam chowder was not freshly made. It might have come out of a can.
   

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    DawnA

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    Food was good but service not good great. Table had a greasy substance on my side. Asked twice for it to be cleaned before it was. Waiter did not ask if we wanted any drinks and our order was not correct., wrong sandwich came out. Also they do not offer any salad dressing for side salads.
    

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