the buzz

BosGuy tweeted Eastern Standard "@BostonMo you know you're going to want to bring him home so why not just head to Kenmore and go to Eastern Standard?" 18 hours ago... from twitter

LilBrownGirl87 tweeted Eastern Standard "@MarissaFloro we need to do this... Anti-Valentine's Day at Eastern Standard via @ThrillistBoston http://t.co/rJtri3ew " 23 hours ago... from twitter

KyleSuch tweeted Eastern Standard "@jaw_3 Bathroom at Eastern Standard is wrecked post game as well. #whitetrashofprosorts" 2 days ago... from twitter

robreact tweeted Eastern Standard "A little different than the decor of the Rat. At Eastern Standard for brunch. Back in the day it was... different http://t.co/rKBjxX4o " 3 days ago... from twitter

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In Short

Like a bistro on steroids, Eastern Standard provides its patrons, many of whom are well-heeled out-of-towners, with a bevy of seating options. While there's an exceptionally lengthy marble bar and a stylish private room, most diners stick to the high-ceilinged dining room's red leather booths or seating on Kenmore Square's largest sidewalk patio. Courteous servers patrol all corners, and given the restaurant's mammoth size, it guarantees a quiet, relaxing spot for a business breakfast or lunch. In short, the menu leans towards straightforward comfort fare and fresh seafood, with several eye-catching oddities thrown into the mix. Standout items include stellar mussels (in tomato, fennel and white wine broth), salt cod fritters, roasted bone marrow, sage-roasted chicken, and juicy bistro burgers. Homemade sorbet and authentic cinammon sugar zeppole prove popular among desserts.