Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

4.8

543 Reviews

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is a full service tearoom in Downtown Boston specializing in English style afternoon tea service. Steps from Government Center and the Freedom Trail, an experience at Silver Dove includes a pot of tea and a curated selection of finger foods. The food is a set menu and fixed price consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, savory canapés, cakes, scones, macarons and other pastries which rotate seasonally.

We offer 90 minute reservations for afternoon tea Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are available up to six weeks in advance. We can accommodate parties of up to six guests on weekends, and parties of up to twelve guests Wednesday through Friday.

We serve a wide selection of teas and herbal infusions from around the world and of various styles. We also provide a selection of craft cocktails and mocktails, as well as sparkling and still wines.

Our kitchen is completely gluten free (and oat free). We are independently owned and operated.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 203-1223
Website
http://www.silverdovetea.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
Neighbourhood
Faneuil Hall
Cross Street
Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
Additional
Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 543 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea offers a charming escape with a cozy atmosphere and attentive service. It stands out for its "thoughtfully curated selection of teas" and "delicious gluten-free menu." Guests praise the "fantastic location" and "intimate vibe," making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for tea lovers in Boston.

543 Reviews

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Stacey
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Had high hopes for this afternoon tea. Scored a last-minute reservation when the bookstore and library tea spots were closed and figured I would try. The food was not memorable. Definitely the worst afternoon tea I’ve went to -the thing good was there actual tea. Price at least was reasonable, but I would not recommend it. Would’ve rather pay more for better food.
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Stephanie
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely afternoon Perfect ambience to celebrate We would definitely return
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Kate
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely atmosphere, small and cozy. Especially on a cold winter day. Service was excellent. Only disappointment was the food. Scones were very good but all three tea sandwiches were dry—90% crunchy toast and 10% topping that was hard to taste. Onion soup was served in a cute demitasse cup but was mostly bread cubes. The tablespoon of soup was very tasty—so frustrating that it was only one bite. Not great value I’m sorry to say because I like being there.
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Ellen
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a charming, lovely escape in the middle of the city! Lovely decor but comfortable and casual at the same time. My teenager was afraid it would be dressy and stuffy, but not at all! Reasonable price for a very nice selection of tasty savories and sweets. Love that tip is included to support equal wages -!! I'm sure we'll be back.
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Heidi
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for afternoon tea. Food was delicious, and the spot was very cozy. Very good for those with dietary restrictions - very accommodating!
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Zach
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect date spot that exceeded high expectations. Our servers were fantastic and I was especially surprised by the quality of the dairy-free menu. And their gratuity policy should be the national default.
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Windy
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a fantastic location! It is very intimate and inviting, the staff did a fantastic job and it was perfect for a date night.
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Melissa
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a pretty place! Went with my daughter and really enjoyed all the food and great tea! Would definitely recommend
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Sadie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an absolute gem of a place! We ate here for a Galentines lunch and it was above and beyond. Beautiful environment, delicious food and superb service.
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Wiley
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a fun experience for afternoon tea! We enjoyed all the food, and the tea was delicious as well. It's a great way to spend a few hours!
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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is rated 4.8 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Google Map for Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

Cross Street
Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
Neighbourhood
Faneuil Hall
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.silverdovetea.com/
Phone number
(781) 203-1223

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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

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Menu

Afternoon Tea

StandardUS$48.00

With Wine or CocktailUS$56.00

Savory

Cucumber Sandwich

Coronation Chicken

Parsnip Soup

Beef Confit

Scone

Currant Scone

Sweet

Bakewell Tart

Genmaicha Eclair

Peppermint Macaron

Speculaas Cake

What 543 people are saying

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