Alcove

Name: Alcove
Address: 50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA, United States, 02114
Telephone: (617) 248-0050
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1853 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails

A welcoming neighborhood restaurant on the edge of Boston’s West End, Alcove is filled with comfortable American fare with a New England seafood flair & great cocktails from hospitality veteran Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. Both the airy dining room and large patio look out onto the Charles River & provide spectacular views of the Zakim Bridge. A stones throw away from the Garden, and within walking distance of the North End, Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Downtown, Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution, Tea Party ships + museum, Haymarket, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, State House, ferries, & the Greenway.

We offer a variety of unique spaces for private groups of 12 to larger groups of 270.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Alcove offers a variety of unique spaces and configurations for semi- private & private dining experiences. From groups as little as 5 to full holiday reception parties of 275, our menus and setup options can be customized to suit your event needs.

Location
50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114
Area
West End
Cross Street
Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
Parking details
No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
Public transit
Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

January Cellar Saturday 4 Pack
USD 400.00 per person
Prepaid
4 Jan 2025 only
Join us for all four Cellar Saturday classes for $400! Cellar Saturday @ Alcove at 2pm ---- We would like to invite you to join us for a wine class focusing on the wine of the week with light snacks. January 4th: Sonoma Coast January 12th: Tuscany January 18th: Bordeaux January 25th:Champagne
Cellar Saturday (Sonoma Coast): 1/4 @ 2pm
USD 115.00 per person
Prepaid
4 Jan 2025 only
Cellar Saturday (Sonoma Coast): January 4th @ 2pm Cellar Saturday @ Alcove ---- We would like to invite you to join us for a wine class focusing on wines from the Sonoma Coast with light snacks.
Cellar Saturday (Tuscany): 1/11@ 2pm
USD 115.00 per person
Prepaid
11 Jan 2025 only
Cellar Saturday (Tuscany): 1/11 @ 2pm Cellar Saturday @ Alcove ---- We would like to invite you to join us for a wine class focusing on wines of Tuscany with light snacks.

Popular dishes

FRENCH ONION DIPUSD 10.00
Served with house made kettle chips. Allergens: egg, dairy, allium, capsaicin
HOUSE MADE FOCCACIAUSD 11.00
whipped ricotta + EVOO. Allergens: dairy, gluten
FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATEUSD 23.00
three 1 oz portions of cheese, strawberry mint jam, grilled Iggy's sourdough bread. CURRENT: Morbier is an aromatic and surprisingly mild French raw cow's milk AOC cheese defined by the dark vein of vegetable ash streaking through it middle. Produced in Franche-Comté, Morbier has a mild taste and leaves a wonderful, nutty aftertaste. Allergens: dairy, gluten
MONKFISH CROQUETTESUSD 14.00
Tabasco tartar sauce. Allergens: gluten, dairy, allium, capsaicin, soy, egg
BLUE CRAB CAKEUSD 23.00
confit tomato, avocado. Allergens: shellfish, egg, capsaicin, gluten
PROSCIUTTO BITESUSD 13.00
stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic, fried wheat dough. Allergens: dairy, gluten
CRUNCHY KALEUSD 15.00
crispy chickpeas, biber-spiced carrots, cabbage, sumac buttermilk.
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
BEET SALADUSD 15.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
LITTLE LEAF GREEN SALADUSD 10.00
roasted fennel, cucumber, red onion, cider vinaigrette. Allergens: allium
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
WINGSUSD 16.00

ENTREES

RADIATORIUSD 28.00
HALF CHICKENUSD 34.00
choice of one side
- GREENS SALADUSD 0.00
- MARKET PICKLEUSD 0.00
- CHIPSUSD 0.00
- FRENCH FRIESUSD 0.00
- SHISHITO PEPPERSUSD 0.00
- SMASHED POTATOESUSD 0.00
- CARROTSUSD 0.00
- POLE BEANSUSD 0.00
- SKIPUSD 0.00
WHOLE CHICKENUSD 60.00
choice of three sides
SIRLOIN STEAKUSD 42.00
smashed potatoes, red wine jus
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
ALCOVE BURGERUSD 24.00
Iggy's brioche, bacon, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, house pickles
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
SALMONUSD 32.00

SIDES/LITTLE'S

GREENS SALADUSD 11.00
sherry vinaigrette, mixed greens
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
CRISPY SMASHED POTATOESUSD 11.00
fines herbs. Allergens: dairy, nightshade
SIDE GREEN BEANSUSD 13.00
pancetta, Dijon mustard vinaigrette, Parmigiano-Reggiano
FRIED SHISHITO PEPPERSUSD 10.00
Aleppo pepper. Allergens: nightshades, soy (fry oil cross-contamination), capsaicin
FRENCH FRIESUSD 11.00
rosemary, Urfa pepper. Allergens: soy, nightshade
MARKET PICKLEUSD 7.00
rotating pickled vegetables.
RAINBOW CARROTSUSD 12.00
English pea hummus, toasted pine nuts. *CONTAINS NUTS*
KETTLE CHIPSUSD 3.00
housemade
ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERSUSD 14.00
Served with plain fries. Allergens: gluten, dairy(cross contamination), egg, soy
MAC + CHEESEUSD 11.00
Allergens: dairy, gluten
GRILLED CHEESEUSD 14.00
Sourdough bread with fontina cheese, and a side of whole grain mustard Served with fries. Allergens: gluten, dairy
BUTTER PASTAUSD 8.00
Allergens: dairy, gluten
KID BURGERUSD 14.00
4 oz patty, cheddar, slider bun, served with plain fries. Allergens, gluten, dairy, soy
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
- 86 CHEESEUSD 0.00
- ADD CHEESEUSD 0.00

DESSERT

CARROT CAKEUSD 12.00
WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIESUSD 11.00
with milk
KID'S CHOCOLATE COOKIEUSD 3.00

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

CAVIAR SERVICEUSD 125.00
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
RADICCHIO SALADUSD 18.00
Gorgonzola, fennel, walnut
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
HALIBUT CRUDOUSD 22.00
ajo blanco, charred grapes, Marcona almond
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
OLIVE OIL POACHED SALMONUSD 38.00
lentils du Puy, kale, salmon chicharron
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
HAY SMOKED DUCKUSD 46.00
chestnut, charred onion, juniper
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
CONFIT PORK SHOULDERUSD 40.00
garlic + mead glaze, grits, roasted chicories
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
QUINCE CLAFOUTISUSD 15.00
lavender cream
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
TALEGGIO CREME BRULEUSD 16.00
cranberry, almond, grilled bread
- ADD GRILLED CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD CRISPY CHICKENUSD 11.00
- ADD SHRIMPUSD 13.00
- ADD SALMONUSD 13.00
FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATEUSD 23.00
three 1 oz portions of cheese, strawberry mint jam, grilled Iggy's sourdough bread. CURRENT: Morbier is an aromatic and surprisingly mild French raw cow's milk AOC cheese defined by the dark vein of vegetable ash streaking through it middle. Produced in Franche-Comté, Morbier has a mild taste and leaves a wonderful, nutty aftertaste. Allergens: dairy, gluten

What 1,853 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcove offers a delightful dining experience with "great location" near TD Garden, making it perfect for pre-event meals. Guests praise the "amazing service" from attentive staff, and the food, especially the halibut, is frequently described as "excellent." The outdoor patio provides "beautiful views," enhancing the ambiance.

1,853 Reviews

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Rudi
Greater Boston
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Tables too close. You are stacked in like sardines. Menu limited. Food good but over priced. Not a place l will rush back to. Highlight was our server, CiCi - outstanding!
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Kevin
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Took extremely long time to get our entree. Got appetizers quickly, then hour gap before entrees arrived despite telling server we were trying to make event at TD. Monkfish croquets very salty. Otherwise food was good.
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Alexia
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Friendly staff, the food was okay, the drinks were well made, ambiance alright.
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Judith
Greater Boston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was simple but phenomenal. Nice options. Creative sides.
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James
VIP
Greater Boston
151 reviews
5.0
151 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific appetizers and entreees; the burgers are phenomenal and the Halibut absolutely delicious. I suggest the Shisito Peppers and Green Beans as sides. The Chocolate Mouse Pistachio dessert was a nice finish. Hats off to the entire staff for making the evening special.
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MAXWELL
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Alcove excels, it seems to me, because they have built an excellent team! I visit four or five times a year. Great food, perfect service -- with excellent suggestions -- time after time.
AlcoveResponded on 6 December 2024
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our team's efforts to be excellent, i'll be sure to share your kind words with them. Looking forward to serving you again, in the near future! Best, Alicia Bowman Service Manager Alcove
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Stephen
Greater Boston
141 reviews
5.0
141 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CC was fun, pleasant, quick and helpful and the food and drinks were superb. we'll be back.
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Christina
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately most of our food was very cold and not well prepared. It was a holiday, so that is probably related.
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DeniseO
Nashville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were there for Thanksgiving. Seated promptly at our reservation time (we got there 10 mins early and stood around without any invitation to sit at the bar and have a drink) Server attentive and frankly feeling lost with the weird pace of the food. We waited 20+ minutes for our cheese board appetizer which I think was hastily put together after we complained. I can't imagine that their usual cheeseboard contains just the 4 ounces of cheese we got. Plus, four people at the table but three pieces of toasted bread? We felt like the bread was put there to fill the board. Then, we felt like they held the entrees so we could eat the cheeseboard (even though once it was taking so long we said just bring everything out when ready) so two of them were cold. My husband, who NEVER complains in restaurants said something about his meal being cold so they DID COMP IT which we appreciated, but still... the place was busy, but not so crazy that we expected slow food. Three out of the four of us are former servers, so we were empathetic, but still...no need. Food tasty though.
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was decent but the service was great. We got there early so sat at the bar for a drink. The bartender remembered us from a previous visit. When we got to our table our waitress was the perfect balance of giving us space and being attentive.
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FAQs

Alcove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 248-0050.

Alcove is rated 4.4 stars by 1853 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
Area
West End
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
Public transit
Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Private party facilities
Alcove offers a variety of unique spaces and configurations for semi- private & private dining experiences. From groups as little as 5 to full holiday reception parties of 275, our menus and setup options can be customized to suit your event needs.

Alcove

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

January Cellar Saturday 4 Pack

Cellar Saturday (Sonoma Coast): 1/4 @ 2pm

Cellar Saturday (Tuscany): 1/11@ 2pm

BEET SALAD

FRENCH TOAST

WHOLE CHICKEN

RAW BAR

SHRIMP COCKTAILUSD 4.50

MOOKIEMOTOUSD 4.00

SALMON TARTAREUSD 21.00

CEVICHEUSD 16.00

DEVILED CRAB DIPUSD 17.00

APPS

FRENCH ONION DIPUSD 10.00

HOUSE MADE FOCCACIAUSD 11.00

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATEUSD 23.00

MONKFISH CROQUETTESUSD 14.00

BLUE CRAB CAKEUSD 23.00

PROSCIUTTO BITESUSD 13.00

CRUNCHY KALEUSD 15.00

BEET SALADUSD 15.00

LITTLE LEAF GREEN SALADUSD 10.00

WINGSUSD 16.00

ENTREES

RADIATORIUSD 28.00

HALF CHICKENUSD 34.00

WHOLE CHICKENUSD 60.00

SIRLOIN STEAKUSD 42.00

ALCOVE BURGERUSD 24.00

SALMONUSD 32.00

SIDES/LITTLE'S

GREENS SALADUSD 11.00

CRISPY SMASHED POTATOESUSD 11.00

SIDE GREEN BEANSUSD 13.00

FRIED SHISHITO PEPPERSUSD 10.00

FRENCH FRIESUSD 11.00

MARKET PICKLEUSD 7.00

RAINBOW CARROTSUSD 12.00

KETTLE CHIPSUSD 3.00

ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERSUSD 14.00

MAC + CHEESEUSD 11.00

GRILLED CHEESEUSD 14.00

BUTTER PASTAUSD 8.00

KID BURGERUSD 14.00

DESSERT

CARROT CAKEUSD 12.00

WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIESUSD 11.00

KID'S CHOCOLATE COOKIEUSD 3.00

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

CAVIAR SERVICEUSD 125.00

RADICCHIO SALADUSD 18.00

HALIBUT CRUDOUSD 22.00

OLIVE OIL POACHED SALMONUSD 38.00

HAY SMOKED DUCKUSD 46.00

CONFIT PORK SHOULDERUSD 40.00

QUINCE CLAFOUTISUSD 15.00

TALEGGIO CREME BRULEUSD 16.00

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATEUSD 23.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Alcove offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alcove restaurant rated?

Is Alcove currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information