Log In / Sign Up
HOME > Chowhound > Greater Boston Area >
c
CookieLee Feb 10, 2012 05:41 AM

Dinner before drinks at the Oak Bar

We're coming in on the T, to Copley. Any thoughts as to where to dine, not too expensively, nearby?
TIA!
0
PRINT EMAIL LINK
›12 Replies . Latest Feb 11, 2012 by Bellachefa
  1. b
     Bellachefa Feb 10, 2012 01:28 PM

    I am confused. You want an affordable dinner followed by a $20 cocktail?
    ›3 Replies
    0
    LINK
    1. re: Bellachefa
      c
       CookieLee Feb 11, 2012 05:45 AM

      LOL, yes, that's what I requested! I was attending a meet-up, and I didn't choose the place. I did find a drink for less than $20. :)

      The Oak Room, and the Oak Bar area is closed. They have turned the St. James room into a dining / bar area. From what our server said, I guess the Oak Room will not even be oak. Seems a shame. Nice to have a cozy wood lined room for drinks and shmoozing.

      We had a very nice dinner at Coda. As I'm on a move for us to get out more often, I'm happy to have all the suggestions!
      0
      LINK
      1. re: CookieLee
        Berheenia Feb 11, 2012 06:08 AM

        Sad about the Oak Bar. No more birthday martini's - maybe a good thing.
        0
        LINK
        1. re: CookieLee
          b
           Bellachefa Feb 11, 2012 08:45 AM

          That makes me sad. I hope this isn't yet another corporate crash and burn renovation.
          0
          LINK
      2. C. Hamster Feb 10, 2012 09:39 AM

        Coda
        Salty Pig
        Brasserie Jo
        The Deluxe
        Parish Cafe
        Five napkin Burger
        ›4 Replies
        0
        LINK
        1. re: C. Hamster
          c
           CookieLee Feb 10, 2012 11:08 AM

          Thanks, Berheenia, C. and total13. I'm keeping this list, as we're planning to make going out in the area a regular thing. Tonight, we're going to Coda!
          0
          LINK
          1. re: CookieLee
            o
             owen_meany Feb 10, 2012 12:41 PM

            So, the Oak Bar is still open? I had heard (via Boston Globe article, I think) that they were closing for "renovations" around the beginning of 2012. It was around Thanksgiving that the article came out because we made a big fuss about going there with our 5YO so she could experience the "special place" that her dad and I go to. I am very happy to hear that they haven't shuttered the doors as yet (obviously, we had not checked).
            0
            LINK
            1. re: owen_meany
              hotoynoodle Feb 10, 2012 01:39 PM

              my understanding is the oak room is closed until spring for renovations. the oak bar remains open.
              0
              LINK
          2. re: C. Hamster
            hotoynoodle Feb 10, 2012 01:40 PM

            chili duck is reasonable thai food right there too.
            0
            LINK
          3. Berheenia Feb 10, 2012 06:49 AM

            We like Coda on Columbus http://www.codaboston.com/dinner
            ›2 Replies
            0
            LINK
            1. re: Berheenia
              c
               CookieLee Feb 10, 2012 07:08 AM

              I was thinking of Coda, but for some reason, I thought it was too far away. Thanks!
              0
              LINK
              1. re: Berheenia
                t
                 total13 Feb 10, 2012 07:34 AM

                Also Salty Pig on Dartmouth, Petit Robert Bistro on Columbus, Geoffrey's on Berkeley.
                0
                LINK
              To the Top BACK to Greater Boston Area
              Share with your friendsX