Great food and service. BUT the entire 2 hours I spent in the restaurant there was a party of 40 kids banging these obnoxious "clapper party gifts" which according to our server were handed out BY THE MANAGER as a party favor. Please don't gift those damn things to children anymore in a restaurant!!!
Review Source:That actually became the family's favorite switching from Olive Garden. We like the appetizers, especially the Chicken Nachos, and my favorite dish is the Chicken Broccoli Pasta bowl. It's great every time I order it.
The deserts are also awesome and sometimes we just go for as desert treat!
During all my visits ( over 10) in the past year, Only once we had a small issue, but I guess these things happen everywhere.
Highly recommend it, especially at slow times when service becomes really great.
The pizza was a lot better than Dominoes, but in comparison to other dine in pizza restaurants it wasn't the greatest. The "Chocolate Brownie Addiction" was very good, but the size was somewhat disappointing. As far as the service goes, it wasn't as bad as some of the other reviews make it out to be but it could still use a little improvement.
Review Source:I love a lot of places in the Mill Creek Town Center so it has taken me forever to check this place out. I have been tempted to attend their trivia in the past, but what finally got me in was a search for late night pizza on a friday night. I was amazed to learn they were open til 1. It was a ghost town pulling into the town center so late at night I was certain this place would be dead, but I was glad to see that not only did it have a seperate bar area, but it also had quite a few people in it. Our server was pretty great, very friendly. We had called ahead to verify the hours were correct and that we would be able to order food. We even lucked out with happy hour being everyday from 9 to close. I tried a banana margarita for 3.99$ which I must admit tasted a bit too limey. Boyfriend was impressed with his happy hour wings and flat bread, although it still ended up being an expensive trip out. I had some make your own pasta which was curly noodles and pomodora sauce for nearly 11$. It was tasty, but a little pricey. There are many tvs in the bar as well as a pull table. It appeared some people were having quite a bit of fun at this bar which I found to be quite entertaining. Decent beer selection, although my boyfriend felt those happy hour prices were too high at 3.99$. I was amused by the bathroom door handles being made out of baseball bats.
Review Source:Came here last night with some gfs because we were looking for some place that was open late and we found Boston's! From 9-close 7 days a week they have an awesome happy hour! I decided to try the House Margarita because it's only $3.99! And it comes in a huge glass! There are over 5 flavors (strawberry, lime, raspberry, peach, mango..) and you have the option of getting it blended as well! I decided to try the strawberry, while my friends got a raspberry and a mango margarita. I'm not a huge fan of alcohol, so I thought mine had a little too much. I tried the other 2 flavors and I liked the mango one the best....it had the least amount of alcohol in it I think :D
Pros:
- cheap happy hour menu
- huge space with a ton of booths to sit in
- good for groups of 6+
Cons:
- our waiter was a little awkward...but we got a laughs because of him
Why I gave it a 4...
I think there are a ton of options on their happy hour menu with PLENTY of drink options as well! I got a great price for the House Margarita and I love how I could get it blended there! So Yummy! Wish I discovered this place sooner as a hh spot!
YUCK! We went for a soccer dinner after a game.
Service was not that good. Considering how big our party was 25 people and (2) servers should of had  one more since we had a reservation and they knew the size.
~Crappy wine options. I sent back first glass because it was vinegar.
~Good beer options
~Huge menu
~Girls (age 14) hated the meatballs said it did not taste like meat. C'mon who likes mystery meat? Overall their food was "just OK".
~Chopped salad was too sweet and tasted NOTHING like a chopped salad.
~Our margarita flatbread was just OK.
Our server was a cute girl named Nikki! She was incredibly attentive and very pleasant. Her smile was quite infectious!
If you come in expecting AMAZING food, then turn around. If you come in with an open mind, this place will be just fine. :) The bacon wrapped steaks were delicious! Our pizza had a bit too much cheese on it, but the crust made up for it. I think this is a good place to eat after walking around the shopping area ... or meeting up with an old friend who happens to have a wild 2 year old with her ;)
Very friendly staff and very kid-friendly.
After reading the reviews here, I thought I would hate it ... but you know what? I didn't hate it :)
I've frequented Boston's on a number of occasions, usually as a once-a-month stop with the guys to watch a Mariner's Game and shoot the breeze over a few appetizers and drinks. Â Stick to this formula and it's a nice place--go outside it and you may be disappointed.
Food & Drink:
Boston's has a deep menu--think Cheesecake Factory. Â The star of the menu is the personal pizzas. Â For about $8.00 you can pick up a personal sized pizza tailored to your liking. Â The topping choices are broad--so you'll be able to make your pizza of choice. Â In terms of crust type you can't choose between regular, deep dish, or thin, but you can choose between regular crust, whole wheat, or gluten-free. Â There's a lot of depth to the pizza options here.
Appetizers are not bad here, and during happy hour you get a lot of value. Â The garlic twist bread isn't bad (suggest pizza sauce with it, not marinara--have to special request it), boneless chicken wings are passable (not many sauce options though), and the nachos are different (good) in that the chips are more airy (not standard tortilla chips).
The salads are not bad, the greek salad on top the flat bread can be particularly nice. Â The sandwiches are probably a bit below average--the cuts of meat just aren't good enough for the price point. Â The pasta varies widely: Â The macroni and cheese is good (not surprising, it's more of a bar food) whereas some of the more traditional Italian pastas are lacking.
Bostons does a good job keeping a rotating tap of both local and seasonal beers. Â This is one of the main reasons it's a chief hang out of my guy friends. Â I especially like the fact that Boston's is not IPA heavy (where at lot of places are). Â Scuttlebutt 10 Below is a great seasonal if you can find it.
Ambiance & Service:
The central location in Mill Creek towncenter is great. Â You're close to the University Bookstore, Devine Wines, LA Fitness, Central Market, and a Starbucks--really it's ideal. Â The restaurant is good sized, although the bar can get a little busy/cramped, especially on game nights or even on Tuesday nights (which is apparently "trivia night").
The patio seating, especially when combined with the heat lamps, make Boston's a nice spot to sit and people watch and enjoy the sun. Â You'll get a nice breeze, and will be will tended to (patio gets equal service as indoors). Â Inside you have the advantages of tall ceilings, lots of light and if you're in the bar, ton's of widescreen TVs at nearly every angle you could want.
Service here is above average. Â They'll check in frequently, know the menu, have a stable staff (not a lot of turnover), and are staffed properly in busy times. Â No complaints--only positive comments.
Final Thoughts:
The bar can be jammed on big days (Husky or Seahawk games) but you can usually shoot a cannon through the restaurant without hurting anyone. Â This defines Boston's really--good option for bar food and drinks, not nearly as good as a restaurant.
-AC
Womp womp. Â
The food was bland and mediocre. Â I got the steak flatbread.....and the flavor was just that - flat. Â The steak tasted old, and the blue cheese sauce didn't taste like blue cheese. Â Some scallions or chopped tomato would have done wonders. Â I got a side salad that was a basic bowl of iceburg and packaged croutons. Â The other people at the table were fine with their food, but no one raved about the food. Â For what the food is, I think it is a bit overpriced.
The restaurant was loud and I couldn't talk to the people at my table. Â I guess Boston's is more of a bar. Â We were a medium sized party, and the staff tried their best to accomodate us at a comfortable table.
This is a popular area, so you may want to make a reservation or call ahead. Â Also, come early to find a parking spot!
Have only been here once and that was to watch sports and drink beer in the bar. Got a spot right at the bar with a perfect view of the flat screen TV.
Bartender was still nice and sociable for how busy she was. Poured my beers when I needed them... What more could you ask for. Beers were reasonably priced.
Enjoy!
We only had a drink and dessert, so I'll still say I love their pizza. We got a strawberry mango margarita (the sever said she suggested it to be blended instead of on the rocks, but it should've been blended anyway) and a plain margarita. They were tasty. And great price during happy hour!
When we walked in, there was a FourSquare sticker on the front door. It said to check in and unlock specials! So of course I got my phone and checked in. The offer was a free Petite Treat, one of the mini desserts. So I told the server (and showed on my phone) and she had no clue what I was talking about, and said she would get her manager to come by. 20 minutes later he did. He grabbed my phone from me (which is not ok) and started scrolling through. So I grabbed it back and showed him the "deal". He also had no clue what it was and said he guessed he'd give it to me, and it was news to him. The employees must not walk through the front door. I informed him it was brought to my attention that way, and I just felt more accused for something than getting some cool offer. I almost didn't even want it at that point.
But the BEST part of the night is when the server brought 2 regular sized desserts and said she was paying for them (aka Boston's, not out of her pocket). Then she decided to tell us how crappy her day was, which included some swearing. A part of me felt bad, because I know not every day is flowers and unicorns in a restaurant. But to tell your table about it?!?!
So the 2 stars really only goes for the yummy margarita and the good company. Not ANYTHING to do with the service or employment. But I'll go back for pizza soon.
Today was my first and most definitely my last time at this place. After a long day of golf, my boyfriend and I just wanted to sit down and have a tasty meal. Fortunately we were in time for happy hour (7 days a week) so we didn't waste TOO much money. We were a bit indecisive so we started by sharing the artichoke dip & bacon wrapped steak bites. The steak dish was OK. The cheese, or whatever it was, type dip it came with was a bit bland and chalky tasting. The artichoke dip was awful. I could feel my face bloating as I ate it. Â Paired with bread covered in something that tasted like garlic or onion salt, It was just WAY too salty and completely spoiled both of our appetites.
The bar was a cool place if you're wanting to watch a game, but don't count on getting a good meal with a lot of flavor to it :-/
Just your run of the mill family restaurant meets bar setting. Sort of like a Red Robin but not nearly as good and more focused on the pizza than burgers.
We ordered some wings that were alright and a large pizza, I think Tuscan and Florentine. The flavors were good, but nothing to write home about. I don't think this would be my first choice for pizza nearby and I didn't care for the atmosphere either.
Perhaps a good spot for HH? I don't know.
My wife and I tried out Boston's for the first time last night. The Huskies happened to be playing Baylor that night, so the atmosphere was lively with plenty of Husky fans.
We had the spicy garlic wings as our appetizer. They had just the right amount of flavor; the garlic wasn't too overpowering and they weren't too spicy. Â We decided to share a plate of their Jambalaya Fettucini, which was an excellent choice. For just under $16, we got a big plate of al dente pasta with lots of tender shrimp, chicken, and sausage. Compared to Claim jumper's Jambalaya pasta, I thought this was tastier and came with a lot more meat.
Overall, our experience at Boston's was good. The service was attentive, friendly, and thoughtful. The only reason I gave it three stars was because their menu items didn't offer anything unique. Â Although I would certainly go back again for the Jambalaya pasta, there has to be more cravable items on the menu to keep me coming back again.
Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and had a blast! We were seated right away (even without a reservation) and drinks were quickly brought out (go for the strawberry mojito!)
We ordered...possibly 5-6 small pizzas just so that we could try a little of everything. Tuscan (some people didn't like the feta cheese on top), Tropical Chicken (my favorite), Double Meat & Peppers (yum!)...and I forgot the rest...but each small pizza was cut up into 8 slices.
Oh!! And you HAVE to try the nachos! It's smaller in size compared to other places but EACH tortilla is topped with the perfect amount of toppings (cheese, olive, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and taco beef). They also have flat iron steak as an option if you want to splurge.
The MC location is fun, great outdoor seating and a nice big bar...which I LOVE because it's kind of separate from the restaurant so I can get roudy and start a food fight guilt free! Service is always been good and the happy hour drinks and apps offer all sorts of options - nachos, cheesey goodness fried stuff, pizzas..yeah.
Black Butte Porter is one of my faves and I tend to go with that option when avail.
I think they changed the HH menu a bit??
We came here on a weeknight at like 10:30pm because La Palmera closed their kitchen, boo! We got the boneless chicken wings, flat bread and cactus chips. They were good, nothing to complain about. The bartender was super friendly and checked on us just enough. Its like Applebee's to me, and I've boycotted Applebee's... so Boston it is! Or at least until they give me a reason to boycot them as well. :)
We didn't have any drinks. I noticed a pool table in the back that is $0.75/game. Good stuff.
Boston's is your average American-food restaurant. There's a restaurant to your right and a bar to your left. I think I've been here enough to have my "favorites" established. There's something for everyone in the family and it's a good place to sit down and converse over dinner.
Being the indecisive person that I am, my favorite appetizer would have to be the Boston's Team Platter. Â Complete with a little bit of pizza, breaded wings, cheese sticks, and potato skins there's something for everyone to enjoy taking a bite of before dinner arrives! I've also been partial to their nachos. The nachos are pretty much just a huge storm of everything you could possibly wish for in an ultimate nacho stack. Extra cheesy goodness complete with sour cream, guac, olives, jalapenos, and tomatos. If you're into getting messy, this is your ideal appetizer!
My favorite salad is the Santa Fe salad. It's alright, but what I really enjoy about this particular salad are the crispy tortilla wedges. I love snacking on those alone.
Their pizzas are usually pretty good and a decent size for the price. I've always enjoyed the Tuscan pizza. Chicken, spinach, tomato, and garlic with three kinds of cheese! You really can't go wrong with those choices.
The pastas are pretty good. My favorite would have to be the jambalaya. There's a good mix of shrimp, chicken, and sausage. The sauce has a little bit of spice that can be enjoyed throughout your meal.
The Italian trio may have to be the best entree on the menu. There's a little bit of lasagna, some fettucine, and some chicken parmesan. I've ordered the salmon before, which has come out dry  and chewy (yuck).
As for sandwiches and burgers... The Boston burger and Bacon Burger are definitely classics and good for either dinner or lunch. They're not the best burgers ever, but they're not bad either.
Finally, after your stomach is full and you've finished your meal the waiter/waitress will ask you "Do you have room for dessert tonight?". If you do, I would recommend the Apple Crisp. It's always hot when it comes out with a fresh scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and granny smith apples on bottom. Yum! But, if you have a chocolate craving, go for Boston's Hot Brandy Cream Pie. Hot melty chocolatey goodness, that just seems to fill your mouth with sweet chocolate.
Overall the food is OK. Not amazing, but not horrible. There's lots of variety to choose from for the entire family, and a treasure box for kids to pick out a toy before or after the meal. Â It's also good for sports team get togethers or just for hanging out.
This review is strictly for the pizza; we did a carry out order.
Hubby and I ordered a medium ultimate pepperoni pizza, and I loved it! It had regular pepperoni but also it had the little pieces of square diced pepperoni too. I am a personal fan of those little pepperonis....
The cheese was good, the sauce was good and I liked the crust too!
Issue with them: They are REALLY expensive. Our medium pizza was $18.60. Normally when we spend that kind of dough (hah!) on pizza we have left overs. This pizza was gone in minutes.
Looking forward to trying their happy hour.
Came here with my boyfriend and best friend. I have been here several times and really liked their green beans... That all changed after my last visit there.
We ordered 3 appetizers and we were pretty hungry so started digging in right away. The drinks aren't the best but they do. One of the dishes was their rolled bread twists.
My boyfriend, for some reason, decided to unroll one and eat it.... when he unrolled it there was a HUGE BLACK CURLY HAIR!!!! No joke! It was so GROSS!
We called over the waitress and showed her and she says "OH! yeah! I know who THAT is!" and went on to tell us about their cook in the back! Who has that exact hair! She had recognized HIS HAIR in OUR FOOD!
This made me so sick. I have seen some gross things in my life, but seeing that curly hair in our food and her response was too much.
After she pulled the dish away the bartender came over and apologized and comped a couple things and told her when we came back he would give us some drinks on the house... we haven't been back.
We won't be back.
Never get mad at anyone for playing with their food, he almost ate that hair!!
eh.
That really sort of sums it all up. Â Looking for a place at the last minute to take the two small kiddos, had an entertainment book coupon and ended up here. Â It's a great place for kids since it's so noisy in there that no one will notice if your 3 year old flips out. Â And there is a separate bar for those who don't want to be bothered.
Service is friendly, but slow and not very experienced. Â I think it's where many first time servers get their feet wet. Â I won't make any specific complaint, but just keep reminding yourself "oh, they are probably new".
Food is food. Â It is a big kids menu that encompasses all the kid friendly items you'd want. Â Wish the side options included an actual green vegetable, but it is what it is. Â They are generously sized for a 4 year old.
Adult food is food. Â There are better pizza joints, there are better rib joints, there are better salad joints and better pasta joints. Â But to have all those choices on the same menu is convenient if nobody can agree on where to go.
Hubby had ribs. Â Meh, just okay. Â I had the Jambalaya Pasta that was actually pretty tasty and full of chicken, sausage and a fair number of plump shrimp. Â And it was a huge portion. Â I'd give that dish at least 3 stars.
So I'll only end up there again if we're desperate, but I won't seek it out again.
And I made some grubbin' REAL Jambalaya the next night.
The Happy Hour is Updated!
Went there on Saturday when the SeaClowns game was on and they finally dumped the old H/H menu!
Prices went up a little but they added:
Bacon Wrapped Sirloin Skewers
Chicken Sliders
BaconBurger Sliders
PulledPork Sliders
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Sweet Potato/Seasoned Fries Combo
And probably one or two more items I missed.....still a great value. Â Four people had enough booze and food to be satisfied for under $50!
(4-star rating is for the bar area)
Well... if you have soo much time and do not have to rush then go here... Because Service is SUPER SLOW and you will have to beg to your waitress to give you a bill. Â Even though you get your bill you have be really patient to have them check you out. Â Foods is ok... nothing surprising, but service is horrible. Â I asked one of manager that I am in a hurry and she told me one second~! and ran away.. I mean what is so hard pick up card from the table???? So when she came back she clearly teach me what is one second is.. HAHA... she said "One second is me one that way and come back~!! " she totally treat me like idiot that I don't even speak English~!! The manager told me "Oh MY GOD!!" when I was complaining.. I am Reporting them to BBB.... and I am going to try my best to no one goes to the restaurant. Â
Get a life Boston Pizza~!!! Respect your customer..~!!
Feel like being ignored the whole time by the waitstaff? Feel like having mud butt for 3 days? Then you should TOTALLY come here.
This place has absolutely NO redeeming value in my book. I have eaten here 5 times and that was 10 times too many.
Not ONE thing I had off their menu was anything to write home about, other than it destroying my world every single f'ing time after. And it wasn't just me, but friends I would go with here all ended up not feeling well either afterward. And I sure as sh*t know it aint me b/c I'm Asian and my stomach is built like a feckin vault at Fort Knox. I cook and eat things that make new born babies and old people cry for their binkies. But obviously this place knew the magic combination...
Then on top of that, the waitstaff would rather play grab ass in the kitchen than actually do the job they are being paid for. Not ONCE did any member of their staff follow up with my tables any time I was here. Repeatedly having to ask for water, drink refills, missing parts of our meals and for the check just tested my patient. And they would never follow up and do any of it. I had to restrain myself from pulling a Costanza and yelling out "SERENITY NOW".
But seriously though... wow... man... this place is just bad news bears yo.
Treat it as a bar with food, cause it's the only way to go. Â For restaurants, the food is 2 stars at best. Â By bar standards, 3 stars. Â The Thai Bites during happy hour are good, and pair well with a cocktail.
Bartender was really nice, and had no complaints about pulling items off the top shelf for me. Â Avoid playing pool as the table is totally crooked.
Happy hour is a good value, and not a bad way to spend a few hours in Mill Creek.
Limited menu, mediocre food, and slow service.
The staff always seems to mean well, being apologetic when orders get screwed up and very eager to make amends when things take forever to get to your table. But not enough to actually work to improve anything. My friends and I have yet to go in there and get our order without something being wrong.
The food is remarkably Meh. Â As others have noted, the marinara sauce is really bland and is apparently used for all of their pasta dishes as well as the pizza. Â The only thing saving Boston's from being a 1 star review is that they have a decent happy hour and the appetizers are edible and put something in your stomach while you're drinking and watching a game on one of their plasma screens. Â
If you're looking for a place to drink and watch the game - and really don't care about what you eat with it - then Boston's is for you!
I've enjoyed the food at Boston's and typically have a good experience there. Â Of course I don't ever try to get in on a busy evening... I'm not interested in 45-60 minute wait times.
I generally agree with most reviews here.
The kids menu is decent but NEVER get the "Decorate your own cookie.'
If you've ever seen the movie "Waiting", I swear Boston's is the restaurant in that movie. The place is always full, but is overflowing with noise and rowdy teenagers. It never looks clean - food all over the floor, straw wrappers litter the booths.
The food is mediocre. We've been twice (it's convenient, OK?) and both times we've waited about 20 min. This food ain't worth waiting twenty minutes for. Not even five. But at least I don't have to cook it myself?
But, with a place like this, you know what you're getting in for. Â However, I vastly prefer Red Robin if we're looking for this type of meal (sometimes, after a really tough week, a mindless stop at Red Robin is necessary.)
Boston's looks appealing from the curb, and the restaurant itself actually looks decent. Â Any goodness ends there. Â
We started our meal with an order of boneless buffalo wings. Â When asked how spicy we wanted them my wife indicated mild since we had children with us. Â This equated to no buffalo sauce at all. Â The wings themselves were disgusting. Â They would be better described as the worst imaginable popcorn chicken bites you'd find in an awful kids meal. Â They are little piles of deep fried breading with something that may have had a hint of chicken on the inside. Â What a waste of eight dollars.
We ordered two pizzas--the Florentine and the deluxe. Â On the Florentine they brought the wrong size-an individual rather than a small. Â Fortunately, the waitress said they were baking a replacement at no charge. Â Both pizzas were pretty gross. Â Their sauce is awful. Â The only good thing about the pizza was the crust. Â I ended up scraping the toppings and cheese off and eating some of the crust.
Like other reviews, the service was awful. Â It took about thirty minutes for the deep fried popcorn chicken (aka wings) to arrive. Â As we moved between courses used plates piled up at the end of the table and were not removed until the bill came. Â I will never return.
Wow, at the time of my writing this place has received some pretty harsh words!
Boston's is hit and miss. Â They do have a nice bar and outside seating. Â I have sat in the restaurant and the bar and outside and I definitely recommend if you do not have kids do not sit in the restaurant. Â Also, the times I sat outside I felt a little bit forgotten, so I say opt for the bar if you are coming here sans kids. Â The bar is nice and has great tv coverage.
My friend had a Passport Unlimited card (which I highly recommend) and at first the waitress told us it did not apply to what we were ordering, an appetizer and a pizza, but then in the end, the manager allowed us a nice discount.
The nachos we had were good, but our pizza was a little charred at the edges which disappointed me.
Our waitress was pleasant, but overall based on all the times I have been here, I think they are a tad slow compared to others.
I like that they have a nice local beer selection.
If I could, I would give them 3 1/2 stars - they are better than 3, but not quite 4.
Some things are best left in Canada. Â Boston's is one of those things.
I am usually pretty willing to give a restaurant the benefit of the doubt and try it again if it sucked the first time. Â However, that was until I had an uninspired dinner at Boston's. Â
Let's review the highlights of the one (and only) dinner I had there with my fam:
Greek Salad: apparently in Canada, Greek Salad doesn't include any lettuce. Â Eh? Â A plate of thickly cut green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, and a couple of olives in an oregano-based red wine vinaigrette does not make a Greek Salad. Â Ever. Â
Chicken Marsala with Pasta: Â I never knew a meal could be burnt to a carbon form and ice cold at the same time. Bravo, Boston's for defying the laws of physics with this disgustingly inedible concoction.
Pizza: Barf on a plate. Â Unappetizing crust, repulsive tomato sauce, all served under a hefty layer of burnt mozzarella. Â Doesn't that sound delicious?
Not only was the food gross, the service was pathetic at best. Â It wasn't even worth the time to explain to the clueless waiter that our food had some temperature issues. Â
What a waste of time and money. So unworthy of a repeat visit.
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