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The Beacon at View Boston

4.6
4.6
569 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 28 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 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 314-8750
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

  • Valentine's Dinner

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Love is in the air! Your Valentine's package includes a general admission ticket, 2 beverages, 1 appetizer, 1 entree & 1 dessert. Window seating is granted on a first come first serve basis.
    Valentine's Dinner photo
  • 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!
    Beacon Bistro Bites photo
  • 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!
    Celebration Experience photo

What 569 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Beacon at View Boston offers an exceptional dining experience with "spectacular views" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "outstanding service" and the unique combination of dining with panoramic city sights. The venue is perfect for special occasions, and standout dishes like the spicy calamari and short ribs are highly recommended.

569 Reviews
  1. Cole

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was amazing the food was great and the service was very attentive! The view experience was beautiful and made for honestly one of the best dates my partner and I ever had! Would totally recommend this restaurant and experience to anyone it is beyond what you can imagine absolutely incredible!

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    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 recommend! Food, service, and view were fabulous!!

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  3. Winifher

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Beacon at View Boston has the BEST view and delicious food, but the service felt rushed, which took away from the experience. My friend and I received our appetizer and entrée within minutes of each other, leaving no time to enjoy the meal at a comfortable pace. I ended up eating my salmon cold, which was disappointing despite how amazing it tasted. The sweet potato mash with the Salmo, the spicy calamari were the best I’ve ever had—truly outstanding!!. However, the rushed service was unnecessary, especially since the restaurant was nearly empty. This place has so much potential for a relaxing dining experience but needs to improve its pacing.

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  4. Felipe

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place to eat and have a good experience. We ordered a cold cuts platter and a smash burger, everything was good. The service from the waiter, Ramon, was a 10, a good guy. I'll be back soon

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  5. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a beautiful venue with delicious food and great service. Was a little pricey but with that view - who cares?

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  6. Stacey

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    awesome experience! Everything about this exhibit is top notch! Very upscale yet very comfortable. The food and the service and the drinks were wonderful! Can't wait to return in the summer! 

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  7. Mark

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The whole experience was great. Definitely would recommend to get package deal with lunch/dinner. Views are NICE!!

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  8. Kelli

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time here since it used to be the Top of the Hub! We started out at Stratus, the bar on the 51st floor. It was decked out as a winter oasis and was absolutely gorgeous and the drinks were awesome! The Beacon is beautiful and we had a table by the window with a stunning nighttime view of Boston. We went with the Spirit-Free package as we drank earlier at Stratus. We both had the spirit free Cape Cod cocktail which was good. I got the Caesar salad which was a good size and very good. My husband got the goat cheese balls and he really liked them. I got the airline roasted chicken, which was very good and my husband got the braised short ribs. We felt the portions were small, but tasty. My husband paid a little extra to get a cup of coffee and a small maple pecan cheesecake, which he enjoyed. All in all it was a beautiful experience that everyone should do once.

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  9. Keith

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brook was, in a word, AMAZING! The view, the ambience, the service, the food selections were all top notch.

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  10. Nancy

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not great. Benedict had no sauce and the eggs were overcooked. Brunch cost $550 for 7 and the service was terrible. Not worth the view.

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FAQs

The Beacon at View Boston is rated 4.6 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Beacon at View Boston

800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Back Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • 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
  • 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.
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