361222 Wed Jan 17 18:26:16 -0800 2007 5 12 Boston Area 0 2198227 Heading to Boston on business and will be in the copley square area. I want to find a place where I can eat at the bar but not a "bar bar" if you know what I mean. Looking for excellent food, price not an issue. Been to and enjoyed hammersleys, any other suggestions? Wed Jan 17 18:26:16 -0800 2007 18535 Moz 1 2198251 sushi bar at douzo, bar at sorrelina or mistral. Wed Jan 17 18:31:06 -0800 2007 2198227 30273 hotoynoodle 1 2198272 This has been discussed a lot: a search should turn up some good results. My suggestions include: B&G Oysters -- Oyster bar with great (albeit limited selection of) fish and seafood dishes. IMHO one of the best places to dine alone in Boston. Mistral -- One of this board's most valued members criticises Mistral for its lack of value, but if money is not an issue, I think it's a great place. A good vibe and great food. No. 9 Park -- One of the board's favorite restaurants -- with good reason. You can dine at the bar or in their adjacent lounge. Excelsior -- Same: dine at the bar or the adjacent lounge. Union -- Plenty of diners at the bar. Lot's of other options. I'm sure others will chime in, but also try a search. Wed Jan 17 18:34:04 -0800 2007 2198227 10820 Blumie 1 2198375 I agree with many of the suggestions above especially B&G, #9 Park and Mistral. Another spot where I really like the bar is at Clio in the Eliot Hotel. Great bartending, excellent service and inventive if expensive food. Wed Jan 17 18:56:12 -0800 2007 2198227 12702 lissy 1 2204917 Just opposite B&G Oyster is The Butcher Shop, owned by the same folks. I've very much enjoyed bar eating there. Good wines by the glass too. Fri Jan 19 03:39:03 -0800 2007 2198227 19370 jajjguy 1 2208523 I always enjoy eating at the bar at Brasserie Jo. If you want a table, I have never been given anything other than a prime view table-- never been stuck in a back corner. I'm not such a fan of eating alone at the Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons-- the service can be hit or miss. Sat Jan 20 02:39:46 -0800 2007 2198227 10574 Notorious EMDB