Banyan Bar + Refuge

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   Angie

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time and the staff was wonderful. The food was delicious. Thanks for everything! Angie
   

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   Victor

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome, just amazing! Food was delicious & staff was quick & efficient. I can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Giulio

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful meal! Every single bite was delicious and transformative. Manuel, our server, was very attentive and always brought our food and drink out quickly.
   

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   TaylorO

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the atmosphere! Food was great, our favs were pork ribs, crab Rangoon (which was like a giant mozzarella stick), and chicken boa bun. Drinks were fantastic
   

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   Stephen

   Unspecified

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is fantastic! From the service to the prices! Very affordable and extremely tasty! Will definitely be back! The bao buns are my favorite!
   

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   Revathy

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely ambiance and vibe. When that’s there. The food is extra special.
   

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   Suling

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I say this as a Southeast Asian American— I RARELY find Asian fusion spots that I enjoy, as they usually cater towards white Americans. Banyan hit the nail, and that’s what sets them apart. The food was delicious while paying homage to the cultures in both texture and taste. Every drink I tried I enjoyed (again— rare), and pairs well with many of the dishes. The dandan noodles aren’t spicy as I was hoping but still yummy. The larb cabbage wraps were super comforting to eat, and the salt pepper shrimp were surprisingly amazing (the best part was how sweet and tangy the paired sauce was). Great ambiance, cozy lighting and intentional vibes. New favorite spot, I will 100% be back here.
   

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   Sophie

   VIP

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Really delicious food! would go back - great ambiance. Service was okay, but other than that 5/5!
   

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   Adam

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 24 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great Thai Fusion food and awesome drinks! Fun, energetic vibe with lots of music pumping so go early if you want something not too noisy.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Unfortunately this was our second mediocre experience and meal at Banyan and our last ( we have been frequent customers )We love the ambiance there and it is a very pretty restaurant with a good vibe. We booked for our anniversary which we noted on the reservation. We requested to be seated in a certain part of the restaurant which is cozy and warm (the tables by the windows are very cold in the winter). While I know restaurants cannot always accommodate that we were taken to a table right on the kitchen and a high top. When I asked if there was another table we were begrudgingly shown another table which was better, albeit on the window and with a draft coming through. The food which used to be subtle with lots of interesting flavors, was over salted and over sauced. We ordered snacks, starters and mains and all were mediocre at best. Overall a very disappointing experience with no celebratory acknowledgement, which while not expected , is usually customary at restaurants of the supposed calibre of Banyan!
    

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