The Banks Seafood and Steak

4.5

1399 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 66 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

The latest venture from restauranteur Chris Himmel and Executive Chef Robert Sisca, The Banks delivers inspired interpretations of coastal favorites and classic steak dishes in an elegant two-story space in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Seafood, steaks, and strong cocktails are served against a backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows, a warm and inviting fireplace, a working wine room, and open kitchen—making this the perfect place to celebrate, indulge, and enjoy New England classics like you’ve never had them before. Swing in for daily oyster hour, or reserve a table for your next celebration.

Located on the corner of Clarendon and Stuart Streets, The Banks is within walking distance of the South End and Back Bay neighborhoods, including just a short distance from Boston's famous Copley Square.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Midday Lunch Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 399-0015
Website
http://www.thebanksboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Edson Rojas
Private party facilities
At The Banks Seafood and Steak, we pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen while featuring land options as well. We offer two fully private dining spaces, as well as many other semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for partial and full buyouts.
Private party contact
Alexander Sohn: (617) 399-0028

Location
406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
Area
Back Bay
Cross Street
Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sunday Jazz Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us at The Banks Seafood & Steak every Sunday from 11am - 2pm for a leisurely brunch with live jazz, featuring rotating duos and trios of local musicians. Sip, savor, and soak in the smooth sounds—every Sunday on Stuart Street. Pair the music with our Bloody Mary made with oyster brine, a buttery Croissant Breakfast Sammie, and Lemon Pancakes for the table.

Offers

$2 Oyster During Midday
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us from 3 - 6 pm every day for $2 dollar oysters! Reservations and walk-ins welcome.

Popular dishes

Selection of OystersUSD 4.50
banks hot sauce, mignonette, cocktail sauce
Poached Shrimp CocktailUSD 5.00
jumbo shrimp, chili cocktail sauce
Chilled Lobster TailUSD 38.00
saffron aioli, grilled lemon
Ceviche of the DayUSD 21.00
uni leche de tigre, red onion, sweet potato, kiwi, corn nut
Tuna TartareUSD 22.00
sesame, jalapeño, crispy rice, rose harissa
Nantucket Bay Scallop CrudoUSD 25.00
concord grape, garlic chip, kaluga caviar
Ora King Salmon CrudoUSD 19.00
passion fruit, red currant ponzu, watermelon radish, squid ink tuile
American Wagyu Tartare & CaviarUSD 32.00
potato croquette, shallots, cornichon, mustard, white truffle oil

Hors d'Oeuvres & Salad

New England Clam ChowderUSD 15.00
berkshire pork belly, chives, herb oil
Arcadian GreensUSD 16.00
sunflower seeds, autumn vegetables, feta, apple, balsamic vinaigrette
CaesarUSD 17.00
white anchovy, pecorino, crouton
Chilled Crab Cake CausaUSD 25.00
avocado, spicy cocktail, cilantro aioli
Spanish OctopusUSD 25.00
cauliflower, kelp chimichurri, carbonara emulsion
Point Judith CalamariUSD 19.00
jalapeño, zucchini, banana pepper remoulade
Maine MusselsUSD 24.00
chorizo, chipotle cream, dill, grilled baguette
Foie Gras TorchonUSD 26.00
pink guava, sugar waffle, kiwi berry

Entrees

Lobster RavioliUSD 37.00
brown butter, potato confit, fra diavolo
BranzinoUSD 42.00
sunchoke crema, baby carrot, hen of the woods, burgundy truffle
BologneseUSD 32.00
trofie pasta, dry aged beef, spicy sausage, parmesan
Seared Jumbo ScallopsUSD 45.00
pumpkin, baby artichoke, fig, butternut crema
Tuna SteakUSD 44.00
japanese eggplant, wild mushrooms, black sesame emulsion
Veal Chop MilaneseUSD 68.00
baby heirloom tomatoes, watercress, caperberries, lemon butter
Freebird ChickenUSD 35.00
sage spaetzle, shishito peppers, parsnip crema
Ora King SalmonUSD 40.00
almonds, pine nuts, kale, delicata squash, apple, carrot romesco
Lobster Roll Hot or ColdUSD 54.00
brown butter bun, chives, old bay potato chips
Lobster BakeUSD 85.00
corn, lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, potatoes, corn, baguette
Steamed Whole Lobster
corn, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, drawn butter
Dover Sole MeunièreUSD 75.00
almonds, brown butter, broccoli, fingerlings

From the Broiler

Greater Omaha Filet Mignon 10 ozUSD 69.00
Omaha, NE
Brandt Prime Bavette 8 ozUSD 38.00
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Brandt Prime NY 14 ozUSD 76.00
Brawley, CA
Brandt 100 Day Aged Ribeye 12 ozUSD 90.00
Brawley, CA

Additions

BearnaiseUSD 7.00
Truffle ButterUSD 9.00
Au PoivreUSD 7.00
Lobster TailUSD 38.00
Seared Foie GrasUSD 26.00
Jumbo ShrimpUSD 15.00

What 1,399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Banks Seafood and Steak is a Boston gem with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Highlights include the "freshest oysters" and "fantastic brunch." The ambiance is "beautifully decorated" with "panoramic views," offering a "cozy and semi-casual" vibe. While some dishes are "average," the overall experience is "outstanding."

1,399 Reviews

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Bostonlatteart VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and the service was great! The drinks were also delicious. I especially enjoyed sitting next to the fire and it brought an ambiance within the dining areaz
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Donald VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Oysters were not properly shucked. They were still attached to the shell. For 4$ an oyster I expect they know how to shuck My halibut was slightly overcooked. The lions mane mushrooms were soggy. And the sauce, while good, was not an appealing color. Didn’t look appetizing if you know what I mean. The foraged mushroom side was mostly baby portobellos. My wife’s mussels were delicious and huge portion. For the money and food quality I won’t be back.
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John VIP
Greater Boston235 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Boston Dine menu was excellent, unlike what we often see for this promotion. Food was excellent, service satisfactory. Nice to see a manager assisting during a busy period.
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Robert
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It’s a very good restaurant for seafood, and our meal for four of us was really very good, but I have to acknowledge that the cuisine is as good at considerably lower prices at Legal Seafood in Downtown Crossing.
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John
Palm Springs2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great bunch menus on the weekend; awesome place for a relaxing weekend time out.
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Marc VIP
Greater Boston34 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful, warm interior. Excellent cocktails, attentive service. Easily accommodate dietary limitations. Great food.
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Andrea
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service. Perfect for date nights and celebrations
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Wendy VIP
Greater Boston42 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We normally love The Banks but the food tonight did not deliver the nuanced, wonderful experience we’ve come to expect. Let me first say that the service was outstanding as usual and that was fantastic. But to the food. Specifically, the salmon with saffron risotto—the risotto was so cheesy that it actually over-powered the saffron giving it a thick pasty texture. The Halibut was described as having Lion’s Mane mushroom which I love and was excited about. Well, on entire plate there were two 1/4 inch pieces of Lion’s Mane dowsed in a thick mushroom sauce that was almost gummy. The root vegetable gratin again was overly cheesy to the point that you could not taste the vegetables. Overall the food lacked finesse and both meals were disappointing.
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Catherine
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific lunch! Our friend group LOVE the "Maine Mussels"! Our waitstaff was friendly and helpful! Thanks for a nice time!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Hawaii7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was very happy that food was good this evening. The wine, salad, fettuccine special with braised beef, and dessert all terrific. Service also excellent. Last time we ate there (2 weeks ago) my meal was really awful and when I spoke to manager he was pretty indifferent so I was about to give up and not return but glad we came to dine again tonight.
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FAQs

The Banks Seafood and Steak offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 399-0015.

The Banks Seafood and Steak is rated 4.5 stars by 1399 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 66 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Banks Seafood and Steak

406 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross Street
Clarendon Street + Stuart Street
Area
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Midday Lunch Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Cocktail Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Back Bay Train Station, Orange Line or Copley T stop on the Green Line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Edson Rojas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebanksboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 399-0015
Private party facilities
At The Banks Seafood and Steak, we pay homage to the fishing traditions of the New England fishermen while featuring land options as well. We offer two fully private dining spaces, as well as many other semi-private spaces. The Banks is also available for partial and full buyouts.
Private party contact
Alexander Sohn: (617) 399-0028

Featured in

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The Banks Seafood and Steak

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

100 Boston / New England Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Sunday Jazz Brunch

$2 Oyster During Midday

Branzino

New England Clam Chowder

Banana Cream Pie

Raw Bar & Crudo

Selection of OystersUSD 4.50

Poached Shrimp CocktailUSD 5.00

Chilled Lobster TailUSD 38.00

Ceviche of the DayUSD 21.00

Tuna TartareUSD 22.00

Nantucket Bay Scallop CrudoUSD 25.00

Ora King Salmon CrudoUSD 19.00

American Wagyu Tartare & CaviarUSD 32.00

Hors d'Oeuvres & Salad

New England Clam ChowderUSD 15.00

Arcadian GreensUSD 16.00

CaesarUSD 17.00

Chilled Crab Cake CausaUSD 25.00

Spanish OctopusUSD 25.00

Point Judith CalamariUSD 19.00

Maine MusselsUSD 24.00

Foie Gras TorchonUSD 26.00

Entrees

Lobster RavioliUSD 37.00

BranzinoUSD 42.00

BologneseUSD 32.00

Seared Jumbo ScallopsUSD 45.00

Tuna SteakUSD 44.00

Veal Chop MilaneseUSD 68.00

Freebird ChickenUSD 35.00

Ora King SalmonUSD 40.00

Lobster Roll Hot or ColdUSD 54.00

Lobster BakeUSD 85.00

Steamed Whole Lobster

Dover Sole MeunièreUSD 75.00

From the Broiler

Greater Omaha Filet Mignon 10 ozUSD 69.00

Brandt Prime Bavette 8 ozUSD 38.00

Brandt Prime NY 14 ozUSD 76.00

Brandt 100 Day Aged Ribeye 12 ozUSD 90.00

Additions

BearnaiseUSD 7.00

Truffle ButterUSD 9.00

Au PoivreUSD 7.00

Lobster TailUSD 38.00

Seared Foie GrasUSD 26.00

Jumbo ShrimpUSD 15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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