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Ward 8, Boston, MA

Ward 8

4.5
4.5
1332 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
WARD 8 is a casual, energetic neighborhood restaurant and bar located in the West End. Featuring a New American cuisine, craft cocktails, local micro-brews, and a global wine selection.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 823-4478
  • Website
    http://www.ward8.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event or office lunch! Please contact us directly for details.
  • Private party facilities
    WARD 8 welcomes parties of various sizes ranging from 12 guests to a full buyout for a seated meal or standing reception.
  • Location
    90 N. Washington St., Boston, MA 02114
  • Area
    West End
  • Cross Street
    Medford St.
  • Parking details
    Street parking available, as well as public lot located behind restaurant.
  • Public transit
    We are located around the corner from North Station MBTA Station which is accessible by the Orange and Green lines and the Commuter Rail.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Gluten Free Bread Available for Burgers & Sandwiches

Small Plates

  • Chips & GuacUSD 12.00

    Warm Corn Tortilla Chips, House Made Guacamole

    • House FriesUSD 9.00

      Malt Vinegar Aioli

      • Soft PretzelUSD 9.00

        Hot Cheese, Beer Mustard

        • Burrata ToastUSD 12.00

          Roasted Shishito Peppers, Aleppo, Herbs, Sea Salt

          • Tuna PokeUSD 16.00

            Bean Sprouts, Hazelnuts, Scallions, Sesame, Honey Soy Dressing

            • Crab CakesUSD 16.00

              Lump Crab, Pickled Jalapeño Tartar Sauce, Mixed Greens

              • Duck WingsUSD 16.00

                Sweet Chili, Sesame, Cilantro

                • Chicken WingsUSD 15.00

                  "Old Bay Dry Rub" or "Ward 8 Buffalo", Blue Cheese Dressing

                  • Pork Belly Steam BunsUSD 13.00

                    Pickled Jalapeños, Sprouts, Scallions, Spicy Mayo

                    • Cast Iron Mac & CheeseUSD 15.00

                      Cheddar, Gruyere, Fontina, Parmesan, Goat Cheese, Breadcrumbs

                      • DumplingsUSD 12.00

                        Shiitake Mushrooms, Chives, Tofu, Fish Sauce

                        • Grilled FlatbreadUSD 16.00

                          Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Ward 8 Cheese Blend

                          Salads & Bowls

                          • Kale CaesarUSD 12.00

                            Kale & Romaine, Parmesan, Garlic Croutons

                            • Thai AvocadoUSD 14.00

                              Cabbage, Carrots, Crispy Noodles, Ginger-Soy Vin

                              • Summer Grain BowlUSD 16.00

                                Farro, Quinoa, Spinach, Corn, Squash, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sherry Vin

                                • Ward & BowlUSD 16.00

                                  Charred Broccolini, Roasted Carrots, Quinoa, Apples, Slaw, Spinach, Hot Honey

                                  Salads & Bowls - Additions

                                  • Grilled ChickenUSD 6.00

                                    • Steak*USD 10.00

                                      • TofuUSD 5.00

                                        • Grilled Salmon*USD 10.00

                                          Larger Plates

                                          • Fried Chicken SandwichUSD 18.00

                                            Jalapeños, Red Cabbage Slaw Spicy Mayo, Seeded Brioche, House Fries

                                            • Ahi Tuna Sandwich*USD 21.00

                                              Sesame, Cabbage, Sriracha Aioli, Fish Sauce, Multigrain Roll, Pear Salad

                                              • Fish TacoUSD 16.00

                                                Fried Fish, Slaw Cilantro, Lime, Guajillo Chile

                                                • Double Cheeseburger*USD 17.00

                                                  American Cheese, Pickles, Lettuce, Special Sauce, Seeded Brioche, House Fries

                                                  • California Turkey BurgerUSD 17.00

                                                    Avocado, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Multigrain Roll, House Fries

                                                    • Fish & ChipsUSD 23.00

                                                      Beer Battered Cod, Malt Vinegar Aioli, House Fries

                                                      • Rigatoni PrimaveraUSD 18.00

                                                        Homemade Pasta, Seasonal Vegetables, Parmesan, Ricotta

                                                        • Grilled Salmon Teriyaki*USD 26.00

                                                          Corn & Mango Salsa, Grilled Asparagus

                                                          • NY Strip Steak Frites*USD 34.00

                                                            12oz NY Strip, Blue Cheese Butter, House Fries

                                                            Taco Tuesday

                                                            Every Tuesday 5PM-9PM. Tacos 3 For $15

                                                            • Fish

                                                              Fried White Fish, Slaw Cilantro, Lime, Guajillo Chile

                                                              • Spicy Chicken

                                                                Pico de Gallo, Onion, Cilantro, Spicy Aioli, Red Cabbage

                                                                • Carne Asada

                                                                  Onion, Cilantro, Avocado

                                                                  Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                  What 1,332 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
                                                                  • 4.4Service
                                                                  • 4.5Ambience
                                                                  • 4.3Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  Ward 8 offers a lively pre-event dining experience near TD Garden, praised for "great service" and "fantastic cheeseburgers." Guests enjoy an "elevated pub atmosphere" and "amazing margaritas." While occasional service issues are noted, the "excellent wait staff" and "quick service" make it a popular choice for game day dining.

                                                                  1,332 Reviews

                                                                  1. Dom

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great food great service!!! Cheeseburger was fantastic

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                                                                  2. Mark

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    2.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 31 January 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    Food wasn’t great - good ambiance and good atmosphere

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                                                                  3. Adysn

                                                                    New York City

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great drinks, great food, great service! Ward 8 has a great variety of options on their menu. The vibe of the restaurant is great, and it is a great option if you are going to a game or seeing a show at TD Garden.

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                                                                  4. Don

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 23 January 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The burrata toast and maple chili duck wings were both terrific. Service was great. Food came out quickly. Highly recommend for a nice meal close to TD Garden.

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                                                                  5. Cyndi

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    9 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 23 January 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The food was very good and our server was attentive.

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                                                                  6. Harry

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    3.0

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    Hostess barely looked up from her phone, never bothered to tell us there was no food service till 3:30, after that, service at the bar & food very good!

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                                                                  7. Lisa

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                    It was a very rainy night, cold too. The staff and food at Ward 8 warmed us up and served us and we made the Celtics game with plenty of time to spare. All four of us had great dinners.

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                                                                  8. Joe

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 17 January 2025

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Excellent wait staff - my party was late due to traffic and I was not rushed in the least. Alessandro also made some great recommendations on food choices.

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                                                                  9. Laura

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 21 December 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great place for casual meal before the game. Service is consistently good. Location and elevated pub atmosphere keep us coming back.

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                                                                  10. Meredith

                                                                    Greater Boston

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Very friendly host and server. Food was great and the prices seemed reasonable. We were a few minutes late due to traffic but this didn't seem to be an issue at all. The place was quite full and felt lively and fun. Cute bistro style decor. Casual attire was the norm with patrons and staff. I'd def go back!

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  Ward 8 is rated 4.5 stars by 1332 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                  2 people
                                                                  7:00 pm
                                                                  Booked 17 times today
                                                                  Google Map for Ward 8

                                                                  90 N. Washington St., Boston, MA 02114

                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                  Additional information

                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                    Medford St.
                                                                  • Area
                                                                    West End
                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                  • Price
                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                    American
                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                    Street parking available, as well as public lot located behind restaurant.
                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                    We are located around the corner from North Station MBTA Station which is accessible by the Orange and Green lines and the Commuter Rail.
                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                  • Additional
                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                  • Website
                                                                    http://www.ward8.com/
                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                    (617) 823-4478
                                                                  • Catering
                                                                    Let us cater your next event or office lunch! Please contact us directly for details.
                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                    WARD 8 welcomes parties of various sizes ranging from 12 guests to a full buyout for a seated meal or standing reception.
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