Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Downtown Crossing

I just want everyone working at Banners tonight to know how thankful I am. This was a first date. I love Banners, and he had never been. Everything was perfect. Our server was fantastic. Attentive while giving proper space and time. He was on point. The kitchen! Please never stop. The food was delicious (as always)! I while always recommend Banners food. Your burger is unreal. And the atmosphere was amazing as always. The tables next to us were even friendly, and that has nothing to do with Banners. My date forgot his hat, and the staff was so helpful finding it. Thank you all so much for a perfect first date! It means so much. I'll mention you if we get married haha. Much love.

Went here for Valentine’s Day and had the 5 course tasting menu, no wine pairing. Sea Bass and Steak were both excellent. The meringue desert ice cream / sorbet with sponge cake was also fantastic. Overall, left satisfied with the food and service, but the restaurant is very overpriced.

This place never disappoints! It was a perfect place to go for Valentine’s Day! As usual the food and drinks were delicious and the staff was so friendly and accommodating with food allergies. Thank you! Can’t wait to go back.

This is our second Valentine's Day and Ostra and again they knocked it out of the park. My significant other left very happy. Service was classic Ostra, professional, friendly and attentive. The food is simply fantastic, elegant, fresh, expertly prepared and presented. They even asked if we had plans for after dinner, which we did, to ensure we'd be served without creating a time problem. Ostra is, hands down, our favorite Boston restaurant, and given how much we travel, it's honestly one of the best places we've been to in all of our travels.

i have been here twice in the last few weeks and ive had the best steak ive had in a long time the pork bites are great. the service is always fantastic.