Scholars Bar & Lounge

4.2 (252)

$30 and under

American

25 School Street, Boston, MA 02108

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Lively

Located along the historic Freedom Trail, at the heart of Boston’s downtown area, is Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge. Boasting a stylish and vibrant interior, Scholars has established itself as the favored venue for locals and tourists alike. Patrons can savor a mouth-watering selection of food, inspired by regional classics and superbly complimented by our chef’s original approach, late into the night. An extensive selection of tasty cocktails, refreshing beers and fine wines are sure to satisfy any palate. We also serve Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 3pm in addition to our all day menu. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10pm Scholars features some of Boston's best DJs playing classic hits.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(617) 248-0025
Website
http://www.scholarsbostonbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
25 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
Neighborhood
Downtown Crossing
Cross street
Tremont & Washington Street
Parking details
Parking is conveniently located at the Pi Alley Parking Garage within walking distance of Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge.
Public transit
Red Line to Park Street & Downtown Crossing, Orange Line to Downtown Crossing, Green Line to Park Street & Government Center.
Entertainment
DJ Entertainment every Thursday/Friday/Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Scholars Bar & Lounge.

4.2

(252)

4.1Food
4.0Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

248 Reviews

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Lisa Gold
Greater Boston58 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was decent but service was horrible staff just talking to each other and not attending to customers
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Sinthia
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Spicy Tuna Tacos were amazing and the Fresh Sangria was made just right. All in all a great eat!!
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Jennifer Gold
Greater Boston5 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 5, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointing. We showed up for our reservation and the restaurant was closed down. We don’t know if it was closed for the day or has been closed for a long time, but that is distressful when you have planned accordingly. Very unhappy with this experience.
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Timothy Gold
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service and food. I would go back another time with friends.
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Megan
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I brought my work team for lunch at 12:30 on a Wednesday and found the restaurant moderately full. We placed our food orders quickly, then waited nearly a whole hour for a couple of sandwiches and salads. We had to ask the waiter about it, and it seemed like he might have forgotten about us. The food was ok, but not outstanding. I won't return for a work lunch knowing how slow the service is.
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Todd Gold
Greater Boston10 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Scholars Bar & Lounge is a lively spot in downtown Boston with good food and solid service. The menu offers a nice range of options, and everything we tried was well-prepared and flavorful. Be prepared, though—the atmosphere can get very loud, especially with the after-work crowd packing in during the evening. If you’re looking for a quiet dinner, this might not be the best choice, but if you want energy and buzz alongside your meal, Scholars delivers.
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David
Greater Boston10 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a 6PM reservation on Saturday Oct 11. We walked past it a couple of times due to scaffolding over the sidewalk, lol. We were seated right away (we were a few minutes late). Our server was great. I had a cider, she had some wine. We ordered to steak egg rolls which were yummy but nothing special. The arancini we ordered were not very good. Bland. We split the huge cheeseburger pizza. Yummy and messy. We could not finish it. The place looks great. It wasn’t very busy.
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Melissa Gold
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on August 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was horrible and will not go back again.
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Barbara
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Scholars as part of Boston Dine Out Week lunch. The location is off the Common, so easy to get to. Hot day, midweek, factors possibly enabled us to find metered parking within a 2 minute walk. The venue is very nice, although not one stall in the ladies could lock. My G&T was delicious! The 3 course prix fixe had excellent ingredients. The fried fish cake with a slaw was served nice and hot, and was a great comdination. The salmon and shrimp ( particularly the latter) was overcooked but tasty. The broccolini ( bright green and crunchy!) and coconut jasmine rice were both very good. The dessert of small just made doughnuts and caramel ice cream was quite yummy. Our server was covering several tables and got all the timing right (thank you). I just wish someone had wiped the melting ice cube off the table- I was reluctant to knock it onto the floor for safety reasons. Overall, it's a place we'll keep in mind.
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Mary Gold
Greater Boston69 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went out for Restaurant Week lunch at Scholars, which is our go-to for RW. The food is delicious and the serving sizes are generous. Nice menu and cocktails too.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bistro, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(617) 248-0025
Website
http://www.scholarsbostonbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
25 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
Neighborhood
Downtown Crossing
Cross street
Tremont & Washington Street
Parking details
Parking is conveniently located at the Pi Alley Parking Garage within walking distance of Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge.
Public transit
Red Line to Park Street & Downtown Crossing, Orange Line to Downtown Crossing, Green Line to Park Street & Government Center.
Entertainment
DJ Entertainment every Thursday/Friday/Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.