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Bristol Lounge

Item: Bristol Lounge
Author: Jessica Polizzotti

Cuisine: American

Price: $$$

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Inside the Four Seasons Hotel you'll find this gem of a spot; Bristol Lounge is an upscale hangout in the downtown area where you can dine in the pristine dining room overlooking the Public Garden or enjoy a more casual bite in their bar area. Serving breakfast daily, you'll enjoy bites of fluffy pancakes, crisp bacon and omelettes that range from regular to extraordinary. Bite into their lobster omelet, sip a smoothie and sample a true taste of Boston. The Bristol also serves Sunday Brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert and weekend afternoon tea. Although inside the Four Seasons Hotel, the Bristol Lounge draws many Bostonians to return for a taste of their favorites.

Address:

200 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
6173512037

Hours:

FOOD SERVICE:
Sunday: 7am-11:30pm
Monday-Thursday: 6:30am-11:30pm
Friday: 6:30am-12:30am
Saturday: 7am-12:30am
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Sunday: 11am-Midnight
Monday-Thursday: 11am-1am
Friday and Saturday: 11am-2am

Website:

fourseasons.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jessica Polizzotti
Boston Local Expert

Breakfast, Downtown Boston's Best Restaurants: "On Wednesday nights burgers and burgundy come together within the walls on Bristol Lounge to create an unexpected union that you'll replicate at home."

Best for Breakfast Because: The Bristol serves an elegant breakfast all week long, and is an excellent spot for a breakfast meeting or to catch up with friends.
Best for Downtown Boston's Best Restaurants Because: Offering everything from high tea to a full meal, Bristol Lounge is popular among locals who flock in for a fix of their favorites.

Dessert
- Dessert
  
  Chocolate Praline Crunch
  
  milk chocolate, frozen grapefruit, espresso ($14.00)
  
  Coconut Tres Leches
  
  marcona almond "snow", winter citrus, coconut espuma ($14.00)
  
  Medjool Date Bread Pudding
  
  sweet potato crisp, vanilla bean gelato ($14.00)
  
  Winter Citrus Mousse Cake
  
  ginger chiffon mousse, white sesame macaron, yuzu sabayon ($13.00)
  
  Cookie Plate
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Assorted Ice Creams and Sorbets
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Chef's Selected Cheeses
  
  olive tapenade, roasted grapes, seasonal jam, toasted ciabatta, sesame cracker ($23.00)
  
  Bristol Chocolate Cake Tower
  
  serves 4 ($29.00)
Dinner
- Raw
  
  Selection of East and West Coast Oysters*
  
  seasonal mignonette ($5.00)
  
  Jumbo Shrimp*
  
  spiked cocktail sauce, Bristol's secret aioli ($7.00)
  
  Lobster Cocktail*
  
  steamed, cracked & split, French cocktail sauce, fines herbes emulsion
  
  Seafood Tower*
  
  6 local oysters, 6 colossal shrimp, lobster cocktail, king crab claw ($105.00)
  
  Peruvian Tuna Tartare*
  
  sweet potato cracker, finger lime ($22.00)
- Appetizers
  
  Hoisin Glazed Pork Belly
  
  radish, cucumber, Thai basil, sesame vinaigrette ($21.00)
  
  Crab Chowder
  
  Dungeness crab, Old Bay, lemon ($16.00)
  
  Maine Lobster Salad
  
  meyer lemon emulsion, mango, avocado, bibb lettuce ($24.00)
  
  Crispy Charred Octopus
  
  patatas bravas, black garlic aioli, spring pesto ($21.00)
  
  Peas & Carrots
  
  burrata, cara cara orange, green goddess ($22.00)
  
  Beef Tartare*
  
  confit egg yolk, black garlic aioli, Sapporo caramel ($21.00)
  
  Clam Chowder 2.0*
  
  mussels, littleneck clams, celery, yukon coins, bacon lardon, 'chowder' broth ($24.00)
  
  Sesame Seared Tombo Tuna*
  
  spring onion yogurt, fava beans, snap peas ($24.00)
- Entrees
  
  Duo of Duck*
  
  lavender honey glaze, rhubarb jam, wild mushrooms ($42.00)
  
  Georges Bank Sea Scallops*
  
  Israeli cous cous 'risotto', textures of peas, pancetta ($42.00)
  
  Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli
  
  guanciale, 2 hr egg, spring nettles, morel mushrooms ($32.00)
  
  Roasted Lamb Lion*
  
  huckleberry puree, candied kumquat, fava beans, King Bolete mushrooms ($44.00)
  
  Seared Halibut Filet
  
  artichokes, citrus, rock shrimp, wild mushrooms ($42.00)
  
  Tagliatelle Bolognese
  
  veal, beef, truffle whipped burrata, heirloom basil ($38.00)
  
  Crispy Skinned Chicken Breast*
  
  ravioli al uovo, asparagus, charred onion puree ($36.00)
  
  King Crab Tortellini
  
  beet striped pasta, snap peas, tarragon butter ($38.00)
- From the Grill
  
  16oz. Boneless Ribeye*
  
  Niman Ranch, California ($62.00)
  
  12oz. NY Strip*
  
  Aspen Ridge Farms, Colorado ($48.00)
  
  8oz. Filet Mignon*
  
  Allen Brothers, Chicago ($49.00)
  
  16oz. Veal Porterhouse*
  
  Niman Ranch, California ($44.00)
  
  8oz. Arctic Char*
  
  ($29.00)
- Enhancements
  
  'Oscar' Style
  
  jumbo lump crab, asparagus, béarnaise sauce ($20.00)
  
  MD Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Blackened Shrimp
  
  grilled lemon ($18.00)
- Sides
  
  Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Cavatappi & Cheese Gratin
  
  ham and cheddar, toasted Ritz ($10.00)
  
  Roasted Mushrooms
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Roasted Spring Vegetables
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Sautéed Spinach
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Patatas Bravas
  
  fresno relish bacon aioli, cotija, micro cilantro ($10.00)
  
  Grilled Heirloom Asparagus
  
  shaved prosciutto, parmesan ($12.00)
  
  Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  
  nuoc cham, micro cilantro ($9.00)
  
  Fries
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Truffle
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Sweets
  
  ($9.00)
Breakfast
- Basics
  
  Muesli
  
  green apple, grapes, walnuts, yogurt ($14.00)
  
  Maple & Pecan Granol
  
  dried fruit, nuts ($12.00)
  
  House Made Granola Parfait
  
  Mixed Berries, Plain Yogurt ($15.00)
  
  Bakery Basket
  
  Assorted Croissants, Muffins, Toast ($12.00)
  
  Selection of Cold Cereals
  
  Mixed Berries, Choice of Milk ($12.00)
  
  Seasonal Mixed Fruit Plate
  
  Fruit Yogurt Shooter ($18.00)
  
  Chilled Grapefruit
  
  Ginger Syrup ($9.00)
- Sweet
  
  Buttermilk Pancakes
  
  Mixed Berries, Vermont Maple Syrup ($18.00)
  
  Wild Blueberry Pancakes
  
  heirloom tupelo honey butter, Vermont maple syrup ($22.00)
  
  Belgian Malted Waffle
  
  mixed berries, Vermont maple syrup ($18.00)
  
  Brioche French Toast
  
  mixed berries, Vermont maple syrup ($18.00)
  
  Lemon Ricotta Stuffed French Toast
  
  cereal crunch, strawberry, Tahitian vanilla-infused maple syrup ($22.00)
  
  Steel Cut Oatmeal
  
  mixed berries or banana ($16.00)
- Savory
  
  Custom Omelette
  
  breakfast potatoes with choice of breakfast meat ($25.00)
  
  Quiche of the Day
  
  a selection of our favorite seasonal ingredients ($25.00)
  
  Corned Beef Hash Benedict*
  
  potato croquette, espelette hollandaise, crispy shallots ($25.00)
  
  Steak and Eggs*
  
  grilled Aspen Ridge skirt steak, "Montreal"-spiced potato hash, over easy eggs, house-made steak sauce ($36.00)
  
  Catskill Farm Smoked Salmon Bagel*
  
  red onion, tomato, onion bagel, cream cheese ($24.00)
  
  Southwestern Breakfast Burrito
  
  chorizo, chipotle crema, avocado, salsa verde ($24.00)
  
  Florentine Benedict*
  
  creamed spinach, hollandaise, tomato ($25.00)
  
  Eggs Benedict*
  
  Canadian bacon, hollandaise ($23.00)
  
  Egg White Frittata
  
  garden vegetables, mixed berries, wheat toast ($23.00)
- All in One
  
  The Continental
  
  Choice of Three Breakfast Pastries or Toast, Choice of Mixed Berries or Fruit ($26.00)
  
  The Back Bay*
  
  two eggs any style, served with breakfast potatoes, choice of ham, bacon, chicken or pork sausage, choice of breakfast pastries or toast ($31.00)
- Sides
  
  Side of Berries or Fruit
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Plain or Greek Yogurt
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Side of Local Smoked Salmon*
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Breakfast Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Chicken or Pork Sausage
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Applewood Smoked Bacon
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Toast or English Muffin
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Bagel with Cream Cheese
  
  ($7.00)
- Smoothies
  
  Sunrise on the Charles
  
  Carrot, Ginger, Blueberry ($12.00)
  
  The Green Monster
  
  Kale, Apple, Yogurt ($12.00)
  
  The Boston Common
  
  Strawberry, Banana, Yogurt ($12.00)
Lunch
- Raw
  
  Selection of East and West Coast Oysters*
  
  seasonal mignonette ($5.00)
  
  Jumbo Shrimp*
  
  spiked cocktail sauce, Bristol's secret aioli ($7.00)
  
  Lobster Cocktail*
  
  steamed, cracked & split, French cocktail sauce, fines herbes emulsion
  
  Peruvian Tuna Tartare*
  
  sweet potato cracker, finger lime ($22.00)
- Appetizers
  
  Hoisin Glazed Pork Belly
  
  radish, cucumber, Thai basil, sesame vinaigrette ($21.00)
  
  Peas & Carrots
  
  burrata, car acara orange, green goddess ($22.00)
  
  Crab Chowder
  
  dungeness crab, Old Bay, lemon ($16.00)
  
  Crispy Charred Octopus
  
  patatas bravas, black garlic aioli, spring pesto ($21.00)
- Salads
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  baby romaine, kale, shaved parmesan, white anchovies ($19.00)
  
  Cobb Salad
  
  mixed greens, romaine, smoked bacon, blue cheese, tomato, Vermont sharp cheddar, buttermilk ranch dressing ($23.00)
  
  Maine Lobster Salad
  
  meyer lemon emulsion, mango, avocado, bibb lettuce ($24.00)
  
  Rocket Arugula Salad
  
  shaved fennel, parmesan, first press olive oil, lemon ($21.00)
  
  Simple Greens Salad
  
  shaved radish, cucumber, baby tomato, lemon vinaigrette ($14.00)
- Enhance With
  
  Grilled Chicken
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Gluten Free Crispy Chicken
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Salmon*
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Shrimp
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Lobster
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Crispy Tofu
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna*
  
  ($18.00)
- Burgers & Sandwiches
  
  Bristol Beef N' Cheddar
  
  onion roll, cheddar sauce, mayo, house made BBQ ($25.00)
  
  Beef Bulgogi Banh Mi
  
  Sriracha aioli, daikon, carrot, cucumber, cilantro ($25.00)
  
  Bristol Burger*
  
  Grafton Cheddar, cognac-bacon and onion jam, Thousand Island dressing ($25.00)
  
  Turkey Burger
  
  avocado, pickled red onion, pepper jack, lime wasabi aioli, cilantro, brioche bun ($21.00)
  
  Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
  
  tasso ham, clothbound cheddar, arugula, honey mustard, smoked tomato bisque ($32.00)
  
  Crispy Fried Fish Tacos
  
  mezcal glazed pineapple salsa, Corona aioli ($26.00)
  
  Maine Lobster BLT
  
  applewood smoked bacon, avocado, basil aioli ($32.00)
  
  Veggie Burger
  
  edamame, shiitake mushrooms, =peanut sauce, mint, Thai Basil ($21.00)
  
  Rosemary Roasted Chicken French Dip
  
  Jasper Hills landaff, rhubarb aioli, spring onion 'jus' ($24.00)
- Mains
  
  Seared Halibut Filet
  
  artichokes, citrus, rock shrimp, wild mushrooms ($42.00)
  
  Crispy Skinned Chicken Breast*
  
  raviolo al uovo, asparagus, charred onion puree ($42.00)
  
  Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli
  
  guanciale, 2 hr egg, spring nettles, morel mushrooms ($39.00)
  
  George's Bank Sea Scallops*
  
  Israeli cous cous 'risotto', textures of peas, pancetta ($42.00)
- Sides
  
  Cavatappi & Cheese Gratin
  
  ham and cheddar, toasted Ritz ($10.00)
  
  Crispy Onions
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Grilled Heirloom Asparagus
  
  shaved prosciutto, parmesan ($10.00)
  
  Fries
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Truffle
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Sweets
  
  ($9.00)

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