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Mon-Sat 11:30am-12am Sun 10am-12am

Message from Stephanie's on Newbury

Stephanie's on Newbury has been a popular dining destination since its opening in 1994. In the heart of Boston's upscale Newbury Street shopping district, Stephanie's features a sidewalk cafe, a club-like bar and skylit dining space. The restaurant seats up to 200 inside and 100 on the patio. It is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

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Warm indoor expansion adds extra layer of comfort to Boston's queen of sidewalk dining.

The Scene
This longtime summer favorite--for its sprawl of outdoor tables--also offers a warming fireplace for cold-weather dinners, situated between the richly appointed dining room and the smoky bar. Chef-owner Stephanie Siddell presides over this all-occasion spot with a sense of ceremony (music ranges from La Boheme to Gypsy Kings) and a menu where nothing needs translation. Everyone's here but the foodies.

The Food
Comfort food never goes out of style because it has something for everyone--a baseball-sized tenderloin for carnivores, cornucopia-sized salads for weight watchers, an unpretentious chicken potpie for, well, comfort. Appetizers are pricey, but as huge as the entrees: Artichoke-spinach dip with smoked Gouda could serve three as a starter. Seared scallops artfully arranged around a potato galette (a frequent special) are light but substantive. Retro desserts are big and gooey: Pineapple upside-down cake with fresh pineapple comes delightfully smothered in caramel.