Where to go for an engagement dinner?

[Snomad]

Hello fellow chowhounds,

I have recently gotten engaged, and my fiance's parents would like to take us out for a nice dinner (quality of food above all else) to celebrate the occasion. I was thinking No. 9 Park, L'Espalier, or Clio, but I wanted your input to help make this evening unforgettable. Where would you go if you could dine anywhere in Boston for a special meal?

Please help!

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L'Espalier
774 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

[dsackton]

Have you considered Craigie on Main? In my opinion, some of the best food in the area. Although I haven't been to any of the ones you were considering except L'espalier before they moved.

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Craigie on Main
853 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

[hotoynoodle]

l'espalier has lost some of its appeal for me since changing locations and no. 9 for me is never the grand slam it should be at that price point. one dish is always a miss.

clio remains top-notch.

any thoughts on your end for menton or o ya?

congratulations to you!

[Snomad]

Thank you! I was afraid of exactly what you mention for l'espalier and No 9 Park. At this point, I am open to any and all suggestions. I just want the food to be unbelievable.

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No 9 Park
9 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108

[MParente]

If I could eat anywhere in Boston my choice would definitely come down to Menton and O-ya and it would be a REALLY tough call. I think the deciding factor for me would be the parents. My parents would feel more comfortable at Menton which is a more traditional, yet extremely special, dining experience. I would worry that my Dad would complain that he was hungry after leaving O-ya (but he is a little old school). So if it were me, I'd probably go to Menton, but maybe your future in-laws are a little hipper than my parents :-)

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Menton
354 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

[CreativeFoodie42]

I'd have to agreet with MP. I do love L'Espalier and No. 9 Park, but my most memorable meal to date has been at O Ya. I went there this past year for our anniversary dinner and am still dreaming about it since.

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L'Espalier
774 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

O Ya
9 East Street, Boston, MA 02111