336737 Tue Oct 24 13:44:09 -0700 2006 16 12 Greater Boston Area 0 1968367 Hi. Is there a restaurant in Boston that spins, overlooking the city? Tue Oct 24 13:44:09 -0700 2006 48746 Curious11 1 1968386 no Tue Oct 24 13:49:19 -0700 2006 1968367 13819 Karl S 1 1968389 top of the hub http://www.prudentialcenter.com/dine/topofthehub.html fine dining. A bit over rated in my eyes. Take a duck tour during the day. Then head for Mistral, 29 Newbury, Via Matta, or any number of great restaurants. For what you'll spend at the top of the hub, you could eat 3-4 times in boston. If money doesn't matter then go right to L'espalier Tue Oct 24 13:49:44 -0700 2006 1968367 23058 ElizabethHenton 2 1968403 Top of the Hub DOES NOT spin. The Hyatt in Cambridge does and from that side of the Charles teh view is great. Tue Oct 24 13:55:42 -0700 2006 1968389 11445 Winemark 3 1968413 In fact, the Hyatt used to spin and you payed the price with the food. Last time I was there (5 years?) it was typical continental fair. I'm not sure if it spins anymore though: http://cambridge.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp Tue Oct 24 13:59:00 -0700 2006 1968403 15217 gini 2 1968409 I don't think TOTH actually "spins", does it? It has a 360° view, but the restaurant itself doesn't spin - at least it didn't when I went there for a company function about 8 years ago. Tue Oct 24 13:58:07 -0700 2006 1968389 10532 LindaWhit 3 1968411 any place will spin if U drink enuff! Tue Oct 24 13:58:51 -0700 2006 1968409 12603 ScubaSteve 4 1968472 OK, I'll give you that. But this was a company function, so I definitely didn't drink enuff to make it spin. :-) Tue Oct 24 14:22:39 -0700 2006 1968411 10532 LindaWhit 2 1968423 TOTH does not spin, although it does offer somewhat less than a 360 view of the area. You could save yourself money by just having a drink & taking in the view & then as EH suggested dine elsewhere. Tue Oct 24 14:03:28 -0700 2006 1968389 12889 Taralli 1 1968405 yes. Spinnakers in the Hyatt in Cambridge. i went a few years ago and think itz still open. just had drinks so i can't comment on the food. Tue Oct 24 13:56:28 -0700 2006 1968367 12603 ScubaSteve 1 1968406 Yes it's the top of the hyatt in cambridge next to MIT. I haven't been there in about 15 years but I assume it's still spinning. Tue Oct 24 13:56:50 -0700 2006 1968367 43387 lavelanet 1 1968428 The Top of the Hub seemed to spin when I was there for a Christmas party, but maybe that was me. ;-) I'm not so sure Spinnaker is still open. Isn't it called Zephyr On The Charles now? Not sure if it spins anymore! Tue Oct 24 14:05:41 -0700 2006 1968367 14771 hiddenboston 1 1968436 I don't think Spinnaker at the Hyatt in Cambridge is open anymore. You should call. If it's open still it is/was the only spinning restaurant in the Boston area. Top of the Hub in Boston does not spin. Tue Oct 24 14:08:50 -0700 2006 1968367 13036 SEH 1 1968441 I just checked. They closed two years ago. Looks like it's used for functions these days: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2004/12/20/story6.html Tue Oct 24 14:11:12 -0700 2006 1968367 14771 hiddenboston 1 1968450 I appreciate all the replies! :) "Top of the Hub" sounds familiar. My boyrfriend heard about it and is apparently planning on taking me and my family there friday for my birthday. I am pretty sure his father recommemded it to him. What are is the price range there? as a few posts indicated it's not worth the money. Thanls again! Tue Oct 24 14:15:01 -0700 2006 1968367 48746 Curious11 2 1968460 I have had both good and mediocre meals there. It is leaning heavily on its views, much like the late Bay Tower room used to. Go for a cocktail take in the views then go to Mistral or somewhere intimate like Salts for dinner. Tue Oct 24 14:17:44 -0700 2006 1968450 11445 Winemark 3 1968470 I like the brunch at Top of the Hub - lobster benedict was quite tasty last time I was there ~$15. I think that taking in a cocktail and then going to dinner somewhere else is a great idea. Tue Oct 24 14:21:12 -0700 2006 1968460 15217 gini 2 1968491 If you go for the views, make sure to check the weather report. On a cloudy night, the view can be completely obstructed and then you are just stuck in an okay, overpriced restaurant. Tue Oct 24 14:32:00 -0700 2006 1968450 23343 LeoLioness