Azure
Boston, MA 02116-3505
Phone: (617) 266-6222
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Boylston Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-12am, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-1am, Sat 5:30pm-1am, Sun 5:30pm-12am
Message from Azure
Contemporary American cuisine with a sophisticated twist
- Award Winning Chef
- Now Serving Lunch
- Special Events
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Editorial Review for Azure – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
Indirect lighting behind yellow curtains suffuses this cavernous space with a golden light that plays off cobalt tiles above the kitchen; frosted glass keeps the chefs cloaked in mystery. Genteel formality holds sway, as hotel guests pop in wearing jeans, while business types come straight from the boardroom. Efficient servers keep water glasses filled and deliver wickedly inventive house drinks (watermelon mojitos, passion fruit margaritas) from the stylishly illuminated bar.
The Food
Azure's menu emphasizes top-shelf game and seafood, served with artful accompaniments: pan-seared duck breast arrives with a mound of sweet and sour cabbage, while golden trout is served with cheesy grits, apple-smoked bacon and a savory rock shrimp stew. Exceptionally creative starters include oysters "in bondage"--bivalves encrusted in smoked salmon and potato--and steak tartare that's served with white truffle-cognac dressing and a quail egg. Quirky desserts include offbeat cakes (wild huckleberry cheesecake) and homemade apple doughnuts.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyTo get a taste of Azure's creative cuisine without breaking the bank, take a seat at the sleek bar and enjoy small bites like lobster-scallop corn dogs, homemade potato chips and Cuban sandwiches.
The ExtrasFor a romantic nightcap, look no further than the stylish City-Bar, just a short stroll across the Lenox Hotel's lobby.
When to GoLive jazz is featured on Sunday nights, from 9pm to 12am.
User Reviews for Azure
02/19/2008 Posted by JSmith0211
My girlfrend and I had a V day dinner at Azure on Thursday night. The $75.00/person was a great deal! I had the Grilled Swordfish and Lisa had the Pan Seared Venison Medallion. For dessert we had the White Crème, Cherry Goo. We loved the place and would go back again soon.
Pros: Custmer service
Cons: Small but nice
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
03/15/2007 Posted by jkirby2002
Sorry about formatting: My date and I went to Azure early on Wednesday evening (just after seven - I was late and the room was bustling) (March 7) during Restaurant Week and we had a great time, even if we had to wait ten minutes for a seat. // The soups were really well made: my girlfriend had the seafood stew and I had the onion soup, done in the traditional style with a sourdough crouton and lots of cheese. I didn't get a chance to taste hers, but mine was better than average . // For entrees, I had the skirt steak and she had the salmon. I don't remember what the sides were for the salmon, but the "jerked" fries that came with my steak were very flavorful and a nice compliment. // Here's the thing about me and steak: I like it rare. I want it seared on both sides and a nice, juicy middle. When I asked for it rare, the server pointed out that it would be RARE, not a medium-rare or medium. This is the first time that I've had meat cooked to my satisfaction in a restaurant in a very long time. My compliments to the staff at Azure for treating diners like adults. // I've read a lot of people talking about the size of the entrees, but they were just about perfect for us. If I were to nitpick, I'd say my date would have liked a bit more fish, but it was Restaurant Week and we both feel we got what we paid for. We ended up sharing dessert; despite my distrust of desserts that aren't chocolate based, we went with the recommendation of the toffee pudding. It was the perfect ending to the meal. // I'm not the biggest wine drinker - I leave that to my girlfriend, but the recommendations were spot-on. I was also impressed with the service. For a very busy night, we were treated better than expected and the manager stopped by to see how the meal was. Everything came together nicely that evening and we'll be going back to see what it's like when they aren't as busy and can spend those extra few seconds putting everything together. I suspect we'll be impressed.
Pros: Smart Servers, Good Wine Selection, Great Food.
Cons: Noisy, but it was Restaurant Week.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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