Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Back Bay

Terrific experience, we will be back for sure! Service with Lucy was just incredible, she was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable about the menu. We had a reservation that we had to change several times due to the inclement weather and the restaurant was very accommodating. Lucy should be commended for her excellent service.

A very cozy spot. Wonderful food, great wine selection, excellent service.

We booked Lucie because it's attached to the Colonade Hotel where we were staying but will make a point to visit on future Boston trips regardless of where we stay. The location is really good - on the south side of the Prudential Center - perfect for parents who are visiting students at Northeastern University but central no matter what (also close to some to the big hotels - Sheraton, Back Bay Hilton, Copley Marriott, Four Seasons). My evaluation of a restaurant starts with the ambiance and bar area, and this place nails that. You walk in through the lobby of the hotel into the restaurant bar, and the lighting and music level are perfect, with a nice lounge area with couches and comfortable chairs. The beer taps were cold and fresh, and the wine was very fairly priced (if not surprisingly low, but I'm used to NYC prices). The bartenders were attentive and conversational. The front of the room is all glass and looks out onto Huntington Avenue. The tables in the dining room are well spaced and have really comfortable leather chairs, and the service was very good. The food was good and well presented - I especially liked the appetizer options which were mostly good for sharing. I travel to Boston often and typically stay in that general area. I'm relaly glad I found Lucie!

My wife and I have been going to Abe & Louie’s on or near Valentine’s Day for many years. It is one of the last old school steak restaurants in Boston. Great service as always and our waiter, Chris was outstanding. We shared a beet and goat cheese salad - perfect. I had the 16 oz NY strip steak. OMG - it was fabulous. Home fries on the side are always a must. My wife had chicken with some crisp, chunks of potatoes. I admit to stealing a few pieces from her plate. Delicious key lime pie for desert. If you want a really good steak and nice service - go to Abe & Louie’s!

Kat was a terrific server. I was meeting an old friend I had’t seen in 30 years. Kat was attentive, gave us time to catch up before we ordered and after we finished, but never stopped checking on us!