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Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge

Bistro and Bar$$$$

Downtown Boston, Boston

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6.8^/10

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"Great beer selection!!"(4 Tips)
"Nice atmosphere w/ the jazz band"(2 Tips)
"Best new billiards spot in the downtown area."(3 Tips)
"Fried oyster special is heavenly."(2 Tips)

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Rob HavasyMay 13, 2015
Has a place for everyone, from a crowded bar to game tables to comfortable, intimate seating. Should be comfortable regardless of who you're with and whatever you're doing.
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Sofia PapastamelosApril 10, 2015
Huge place. I like how there are different levels and a billiards room so you can decide whether you what to dance and be loud or opt for more of a lounge setting.
Jason HopperApril 6, 2015
The food was excellent. The mac & cheese was probably the best I've ever had. Our waitress was friendly but didn't know the draft beer menu and also had no idea they didn't have brats today.
Upvoted Feb 23
Gianna NebbiaFebruary 10, 2017
Their sandwiches are so tasty- the bread is so soft and fluffy. 😋 they have a great cocktail selection too
Cherry GomezNovember 21, 2013
Best food bar none I love the cheese if you like cheese u will love this
Jacklyn BurganMay 25, 2014
Get the Painkiller at brunch! You won't be sorry. The bloody is very spicy.
ThrillistSeptember 20, 2011
Educate yourself by trying every craft cocktail listed under "The Home Room", such as the Compass, with Cold River Blueberry Vodka, basil, syrup, and fresh lemon juice to help you find your way. Read more
Sabrina MJune 30, 2013
Try the Eggs Benedict - Looks fantastic! Nice atmosphere w/ the jazz band, throwing a baby showe & they're very accommodating!
Amanda HurleyJune 28, 2012
You must try The New Cuban- perfectly refreshing for summer. Rum, basil, sparkle wine, Ginger
Hannah DalkeJuly 19, 2016
$10 cover after 10pm on weekends. Lines get very long so get there early
Jake SmithDecember 16, 2011
Great location, with a drink list to match. Avoid the after work crowd; you'll really get your money's worth if you go in the later evening.
Taylor GreyJune 16, 2013
Tasty fries. Although, I *did* order them with remoulade that never came... #firstworldproblems #potatoes
Gail GSeptember 24, 2011
Fun drinks. Loved "the painkiller". Coconut goodness. Also came here Fri night to check out the dance scene. It was so so.
Katy FJune 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Fried oyster special is heavenly. As are the fried pickles (but really when are fried pickles ever NOT heavenly?)
Asma Al JailaniJune 3, 2014
Their pizza is pretty unusual but yummy!
Matthew SobocanJune 16, 2018
Much history here to accompany your beer.
Marcus JasonMay 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Gotta try the fried pickles. All my other food experiences here have been very disappointing. Special requests were botched, sides forgotten
Alberto SimonJanuary 24, 2017
Good vibe once inside but long line and wait.
BeckyJuly 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
order the za'atar flatbread (pine nuts, goat cheese, hummus, labneh). eat.
AJ ScaranoJuly 24, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Head upstairs for some great pool tables.
Rosemary Callahan-GrayFebruary 3, 2012
The Strawberry Miller is very interesting, definitely something different!
Emily BaerJuly 7, 2014
Absolute boston tea party is fantastic!
Calvin MultanenDecember 8, 2015
Big space. Decent selection of beers
Emmet's Irish PubAugust 10, 2013
Great for after work & weekend partying
Tanya G.June 23, 2013
Jazz band on 11-3 on Sundays! Amazing!
Jill KronbergAugust 26, 2011
Pork tacos on the bar menu...to DIE for!!!
Dru CollinsJuly 3, 2011
Try the Movie Star. It's like a gin mojito...or a salad.
Justin BragaSeptember 23, 2012
New rule: Do NOT wear sneakers! So lame. Not high class enough for that rule.
DJ SwitzMay 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best new billiards spot in the downtown area. Read more
Melody TranSeptember 24, 2011
All their cocktails are absolutely delicious!
Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015
Large space and great crowd!
BeckySeptember 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
want to get hit on by shirt & tie guys? the bar downstairs is the place to be.
Michael RichardsonJune 21, 2012
Very Allergy friendly. . . Chef Michael took good Clare of me!
Marc PitmanJune 6, 2012
Great beer selection but I wish I had Bose noise canceling headphones
ᴡ HahnSeptember 15, 2011
Just ordered but already have to post that they have the best soundtrack ever.
Guido SteinApril 29, 2011
Walk all the way through and play some pool overlooking pi alley
Rene BlackburnSeptember 25, 2011
80s music? it's a cool place except the music doesn't match the atmosphere and decor.
Chris HarrisJuly 14, 2011
Try the fried oyster salad with chicharrones.
Brooks FinneganMarch 30, 2012
Thursday nights...all bets are off. Veni Vidi Vichi. Good times.
Veronica C.October 8, 2011
Good drinking spot but their band sucks. I do better in karaoke.
Peggy ChenApril 22, 2012
go around 3PM.. try the meatloaf
Monika NessbachAugust 19, 2011
The oysters are really good!
Dave TheranOctober 20, 2012
Try the Bayou Bloody!
Naveen RajanFebruary 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Drifter pale ale is very good
MedezbozNovember 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The weekend bouncers here are literally the worst in Boston. Completely unnecessarily rude and mean EVERY SINGLE TIME. Bartenders are great though
Jon AJune 25, 2011
Dead poets tasty, worth the $10. Sangria is white, just average, not worth the $10
Katie TammaroAugust 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Ask to be seated with carson. She's adorable.
HeleneMay 19, 2013
The Saturday night dj.... Really?
Nadine MansourMay 17, 2014
Very disappointed by the customer service - they made us wait outside because of their slowness to get organized
Greg BDecember 12, 2011
Great beer selection!!

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