The Beacon at View Boston

4.6

581 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

If you’re chasing the best views in Boston, look no further! Located atop of the Prudential Tower, View Boston features breathtaking views of the city and an unforgettable Bostonian experience. Enjoy a sunset cocktail while you roam New England’s highest outdoor roof deck. Once you’ve explored the 360-degree observation deck and discovered all Boston has to offer, stop into The Beacon bistro to enjoy seasonally inspired beverages and bites while continuing to enjoy the unbeatable views of the city.

Tickets to View Boston are required to access The Beacon. Guests are encouraged to book a prepaid experience, which includes a general admission ticket. Please note, if you have booked an a la carte reservation, you will need to purchase an admission ticket to go up.
Please also be aware that the time of your reservation is the time to be at the restaurant, but you may enter View Boston at any point before the time of your reservation!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 314-8750
Website
https://www.viewboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Adjacent to The Beacon is View Boston’s Studio 50, together these venues are Boston’s premiere destination for unforgettable private dining experiences, cocktail receptions, and meetings. Visit viewboston.com/events to start planning a private dining experience or your next event for parties of 8 to 120 guests.

Location
800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Accessible from the MBTA’s Green Line, Orange Line, Commuter Rail and bus system. The Green like “E” train has a Prudential Center stop which exits to the center.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Beacon Bistro Bites
US$99.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Your package includes a general admission ticket, a reservation at The Beacon Bistro, two beverages, one appetizer or salad, and one large plate or sandwich. We recommend arriving 60 minutes prior to your reservation to enjoy the views from the 360-degree observation deck, roam the highest outdoor roof deck in New England and explore the experiential elements that highlight various neighborhoods and point of interest throughout the city! Your general admission ticket will be available for pick up at guest services upon your arrival. See you up there!
Celebration Experience
US$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Toast above the skyline in celebration of your next milestone! Your celebration package includes one Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut Split, one appetizer, one entree, and a shareable dessert for the table! As a special thank you for celebrating your special occasion with us, you will receive a complimentary ticket to visit us again!
Sunday Brunch
US$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Start your Sunday morning with Boston's newest brunch offering! Enjoy mimosas, bloody Mary's, sweet & savory brunch items, and panoramic views of the city. Your brunch package includes one alcoholic beverage, one brunch item, and a general admission ticket. *Alcoholic beverage inclusion excludes flights.

Popular dishes

Charcuterie & Cheese Board
Rotating selection of artisan cheeses, meats, fruit, jam & cracker
Goat Cheese Fritters
Honey, balsamic, sea salt
Rhode Island Calamari
Fried hot peppers, lemon, spicy aioli
House Meatballs
Whipped ricotta, pomodoro sauce, basil, parmesan, garlic toast
Pub Wings
Buffalo or maple whiskey barbeque, blue cheese, fresh celery & carrots
Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread
Herb goat cheese spread, fig jam, arugula, extra virgin olive oil

Soups & Salads

Add chicken to any salad for $8 or salmon for $12.

Tomato Fennel Bisque
Crouton, créme fraiche
New England Chowder
Oyster crackers, chive
Chopped Salad
Kale, radicchio, roasted beets, apples, dried cranberry, feta cheese, crispy quinoa, balsamic vinaigrette
Chef's Caesar
Chopped romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan, anchovy
Boylston Wedge
Iceberg, cherry tomato, pickled onion, gorgonzola cheese, crispy bacon, blue cheese

Handhelds

All sandwiches served with French fries.

New England Lobster Roll
Choice of chilled or warm, toasted split top bun
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Country fried chicken, spicy aioli, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles
Smash Burger
Twin 4 oz. beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, house smash sauce, potato bun
Impossible Burger
Vegan cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion, gluten-free bun
Classic Grilled Cheese
Aged Wisconsin cheddar, buttered sourdough, served with tomato fennel bisque

Entrées

Spicy Sausage Cavatelli
Arrabbiata sauce, whipped ricotta, parmesan, basil, garlic toast
Roasted Chicken
Whipped mashed potato, glazed carrots, chicken jus
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Maine lobster, three cheese, buttery breadcrumbs
Salmon
Sweet potato purée, asparagus, sesame vinaigrette
Braised Short Rib
Goat cheese & honey polenta, wilted greens, red wine demi-glace

What 581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Beacon at View Boston offers an "amazing experience" with "spectacular views" and "delicious food." Guests often highlight the attentive service and the "unforgettable" atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. While the view impresses all, some mention a desire for improved pacing in service. "Highly recommended" for tourists and locals alike.

581 Reviews

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George
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Spirit Free experience is totally worth it. We don't drink alcohol anyway so the other options were not for us. We paid $75 per person, and we both got a $20 appetizer, $10 drinks, and a $42 entree and it also came with tickets to View Boston, which are $25. So the total value is $20 + $10 + $42 + $25 = $97 but we only paid $75 per person
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Aiden
Unspecified
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great time great service just vould have been a little faster with drinks :)
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Kit
VIP
Greater Boston
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All around very good experience. Our server Ramon was very attentive, and our food was very good. good menu selection for varied tastes. Pleasantly surprised at the lobster roll which was a good value, as were all of our dishes. The only downside is that quite a few tables, especially those in the bar section, do not have a good view which is the main reason to go to this restaurant
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Brian
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food good service definitely will go again
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Frank
VIP
Greater Boston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Valentine’s Day experience was wonderful. A beautiful view, wonderful service, nice portions.
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Marc
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was kind of disappointed to be honest, but it was Valentine’s Day so I’m sure they were overwhelmed. We sat down around 745. Dinner came out after 9, I think about 930. I last checked the time around 910. My dates dinner was nice and hot, mine was ice cold. I didn’t bother getting a new one which was offered. They did comp some drinks which was nice. We did not get to enjoy the view after dinner. They close at 10 and essentially rushed us out while we tried to snap a couple pictures. Our server did the best she could and was very nice. The non restaurant staff were pushy and not very friendly.
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Carter
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Fun for a special occasion - service was mediocre and the food was good but not great.
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Matthew
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for valentine day meal. The service was great! Good experience.
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John
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fue excelente la cola de langosta muy rica El aperitivo los calamares
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John
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I am writing this as someone who regularly dined at “Top of the Hub” for special occasions and this was my first visit since it has been rebranded “View Boston”. Keeping that in mind, I was very disappointed at what this once very elegant and esteemed restaurant has been turned into. Our waiter was friendly enough, the food wasn’t bad or that expensive, but the restaurant has a very touristy feel now and the old charm is gone. You have to pay a cover charge before you can head up to the restaurant even if you already have reservations, which I didn’t realize. When you make your way up to the attraction, the views are just as spectacular but the magic is missing. They have a gift shop, a theater presentation which reminded me of the Omni at the Museum of Science, and places to take pictures and a bar. One improvement is they have opened the outside up so outdoor viewing and dining in the summer would be very nice. I would go again but I know what to expect now. Don’t let this stop anyone from going who’s never been before, it was still a nice experience and would be great for anyone who’s never been before.
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FAQs

The Beacon at View Boston is rated 4.6 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Accessible from the MBTA’s Green Line, Orange Line, Commuter Rail and bus system. The Green like “E” train has a Prudential Center stop which exits to the center.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.viewboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 314-8750
Private party facilities
Adjacent to The Beacon is View Boston’s Studio 50, together these venues are Boston’s premiere destination for unforgettable private dining experiences, cocktail receptions, and meetings. Visit viewboston.com/events to start planning a private dining experience or your next event for parties of 8 to 120 guests.

The Beacon at View Boston

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Beacon Bistro Bites

Celebration Experience

Sunday Brunch

New England Lobster Roll

Goat Cheese Fritters

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Appetizers

Charcuterie & Cheese Board

Goat Cheese Fritters

Rhode Island Calamari

House Meatballs

Pub Wings

Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread

Soups & Salads

Tomato Fennel Bisque

New England Chowder

Chopped Salad

Chef's Caesar

Boylston Wedge

Handhelds

New England Lobster Roll

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Smash Burger

Impossible Burger

Classic Grilled Cheese

Entrées

Spicy Sausage Cavatelli

Roasted Chicken

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Salmon

Braised Short Rib

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Beacon at View Boston restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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