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Moonshine 152, Boston, MA

Moonshine 152

4.9
4.9
1774 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
A modern -American, neighborhood bistro restaurant in Southie (South Boston) by Chef-owner Asia Mei (as seen on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay & Phantom Gourmet). With a globally-inspired, comfort food meets street food menu, Chef Asia puts her unique spin on both East & West Coast style cooking, striving to match the beautiful restaurant’s aesthetic, contributing to numerous glowing re-reviews, accolades & praise. Her "Best of Boston" Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings, her award-winning Burgers & Vegetarian Burgers, Street Tacos & weekly changing specials are only some of the reasons she was awarded the 2023 Best of Boston Neighborhood Restaurant in South Boston.

Moonshine 152 is located at 152 Dorchester Avenue, on the corner of Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street in South Boston. We are one block from the Broadway Red Line train station, with bus connections local bus connections. We are a short walk from the South End & Ink Block neighborhoods as well as The Seaport & Downtown Boston.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 752-4191
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Asia Mei
  • Neighbourhood
    South Boston
  • Cross Street
    Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street South Boston
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MBTA Red Line Broadway
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,774 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Greater Boston

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  • Boston

    Best Overall

  • Boston

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  • Boston

    Best Service

  • Boston

    Best Value

  • Boston

    Innovative

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Moonshine 152 offers a "clever" dining experience with "genius" flavor combinations crafted by Chef Asia Mei. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "friendly staff," and the chef's personal touch in delivering dishes to tables. Its inventive menu, including standout brunch options, makes it a "neighborhood gem" in Boston.

1,774 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a wonderful server! Very accommodating too.

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  2. Irene

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic spot! This was our first visit to Moonshine and we spent most of our meal discussing when we could return. The menu offers a variety of options, most done with an interesting twist. The menu has something for everyone and an assortment of add-ons so you can personalize any meal. We enjoyed the caramelized onion-roasted beet dip, Hot Honey- Buffalo mac'n'cheese fritters, hungarian mushroom bisque,, pulled duck tacos, carnitas Birria tacos, and crispy Tempura fish tacos. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Flavors were balanced and interesting. Desserts looked awesome too but we were too stuffed. The atmosphere and service is warm and friendly. Chef & Owner Asia Mei was serving and connecting with guests as well. A real treat to say hello to the chef. Finally, there is full bar with nice list of cocktails, beers, and wine. I highly recommend Moonshine152 if you want something a bit different and delicious.

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  3. Dennis

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite places for brunch. Asia Mei is a special human. I don’t know of any other restaurant where the owner comes out to personally bring you your food. The food is consistently good. The Ron Swanson is amazing. She also brought us a bowl of in-house made yogurt with flavored granola and pieces of fruit which was delicious. If you haven’t been there, check it out.

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  4. Kate

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience was excellent, from the service to the food. We had people in our party with allergies and they found many dishes that worked for them- and the server was very knowledgeable/helpful about ingredients. We really enjoyed Moonshine 152 and highly recommend it to everyone.

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  5. Marcus

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food options were amazing. The phorito was a little messy but so worth it. Additionally, they had crab rangoons, which were probably the best ones I’ve ever had. Also, for dessert we had the brownie and butterscotch ice cream (a great pairing by the way). Lastly, Chef Asia (head chef and owner) helped bring the food out and talked to the guests which I though was great hospitality. Will definitely be coming back!

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  6. Joe

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down our favorite restaurant in Boston. Amazing chef, friendly & warm staff, charming interior. Could not be any better.

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  7. Kellen

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious. Chef Asia is talented and sweet. Crab Rangoon are to die for. The tilapia is amazing. The oreo brownie dessert superb. Drinks yum! Love Moonshine 152!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were drawn to the restaurant because of its reviews and it more than lived up to all the reviews! The food was ten star plus! And the service off the charts! The atmosphere was cool and fun! And the chef:owner came to our table - as other reviews have mentioned - maybe 4 times out of- stopping to ask about our experience, bring a complimentary appetizer, talk, and just make us feel like we were super special (which she clearly makes everyone feel!). I haven’t written a review in years but was more than motivated to share how fantastic this place is!!! Just a wow all around! Try the lamb meatballs, the chicken wings, the talipia, and the butterscotch pudding - oh my gosh that was incredible!!!! And the cocktails… just go - you won’t be disappointed!!! 😊😊

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  9. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service as always! The staff is incredible and the head chef knows what she’s doing 💪 menu is constantly changing (in a good way) and the food never disappoints. hidden Gem!

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  10. Craig

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Fun, funky vibe. Menu was eclectic and everything was delicious! Service was outstanding as well. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Moonshine 152 offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Moonshine 152 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 752-4191.

Moonshine 152 is rated 4.9 stars by 1774 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Moonshine 152

152 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street South Boston
  • Neighbourhood
    South Boston
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MBTA Red Line Broadway
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Asia Mei
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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