This ended up being the perfect place to relax and recuperate from shopping and walking around in the cold. The service, food, and atmosphere were so impressive that I jokingly suggested we have our wedding reception there.
We had been on a streak lately of getting really horrible service, and I'm happy to say that Eastern Standard broke that streak. Our waitress was phenomenal. She was attentive and timely and graciously brought us a dinner menu when we asked if we could look one over just to check out the offerings. For me, the service can usually make or break my dining experience.
Shortly after we placed our order, a basket of bread was brought to the table. I was happy to see an assortment of fresh rolls inside. We nibbled on these while we waited for our meals and assessed our Christmas shopping status.
Jeff got the grilled cheese sandwich -- Vermont cheddar cheese on rye -- and added bacon to it.
It came with thin, well-seasoned fries -- I know because I snitched some.
Since it was still technically fall when we went, the pumpkin ravioli immediately caught my eye. I scanned the whole menu just to make sure there wasn't anything more enticing to me at that moment and ordered the ravioli.
It ended up being an excellent choice.
The soft pasta pillows came filled with pumpkin and accompanied by brussels sprout leaves, pecorino, a walnut pesto, and mushrooms.
I loved every bite. The flavors and textures varied but complemented each other well. It was both sweet and salty, a combination I enjoy. I highly recommend this dish.
After our lovely lunch at Eastern Standard and our perusal of the dinner menu, we vowed to go back and have dinner at some point. I especially want to go back because I was too full after lunch to try the chocolate hazelnut terrine, a dessert I'm sure I would love. Oh, and I need to try some of ES' cocktails too, which are always getting rave reviews.
Have you been to Eastern Standard? What did you think?
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I agree that service can really make or break your experience. I love that you had great service at Eastern Standard though. I've always been impressed with the professionalism there.
I'm a big fan of the grilled cheese there - and I've had it a few times before red sox games. And their fries are no joke! Their cocktails are pretty top notch as well.
glad you guys had fun!
I used to hostess there! ;) Love the food.
I'm a big fan of ES. My favorite thing to order there is the brussels sprouts. They're AMAZING. I've even been known to order just brussels sprouts and french fries when we're there. They have some great drinks as well!
I LOVE Eastern Standard! We used to live in Kenmore Square, and went on several occasions. I highly recommend going back next fall to taste their incredible apple cider doughnuts at brunch! Yummmmy.
LOVE Eastern Standard, especially their moules frites and cocktails! I've heard awesome things about their brunch...we should check it out sometime!
I've only been to Eastern Standard for drinks. I need to try the food. I love that the ravioli was served with brussels sprout leaves.
Eastern Standard has consistently been one of my favorite places to go in Boston for drinks and dinner. If only it wasn't so close to Fenway; baseball season is just crazy over there!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who orders grilled cheese here! If I go back I'll have to try the pumpkin ravioli - love all the sides they come with!
ES is one of my new faves. I had gone for (amazing) cocktails and small bites a few times. Last month, I finally had dinner and was so impressed. The mussles and Cuban sandwich are also great! OK, now i'm really hungry!
I absolutely love Eastern Standard, I have never had a bad experience!
I love Eastern Standard (and yes, the cocktails there are awesome!) I agree that service can make or break an experience.
The overhwelming consensus is that everyone loves ES. I am glad your experience was no different. that dish sounds exceptional, I'd love to try it. No doubt the cocktails are top notch, they also do an excellent raw bar!
Eastern Standard is fantastic... I've never had a bit of food I don't love there. Their Old Cuban is one of my favorite drinks in Boston - so good! And their salt cod fritters are AMAZING. Yum, yum YUM!! You sould absolutely go back for dinner, and cocktails :)
Love the food and atmosphere at ES. The 2 items you got look delicious!
The grilled cheese there is very good. I would've ordered the same thing :)
Eastern Standard was one of those places I always meant to go to when I lived in boston but I never quite got there. That pumpkin ravioli would have been my choice as well! In fact, I may need to recreate it just from your description. It would be a shame to miss out on it entirely.
Mmm your raviolis look delicious!! I've only been for Brunch so far, and ever since I've been DYING to go back!! I too want to try their cocktails, I will say my bloody mary was awesome though. Looks like a fun lunch out with the man :)
Wow, this food looks amazing. I'm a sucker for pumpkin ravioli.
ok, it's so close to me, yet i haven't been there... will have to change that!!
My husband and I have been wanting to go FOREVER! Our wedding anniversary is coming up, we may have to go there!
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