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Basho Japanese Brasserie

4.7
4.7
642 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
Basho is a Japanese word that is roughly translated as "location" or "a space where activities occur". It could be a family gathering, socializing with friends, or a business event; moreover, it could be the setting for an unforgettable experience. We call this setting "Basho".

Basho is a contemporary Izakaya brasserie where dishes are prepared in two separate areas: the principal kitchen and the sushi bar. Rather than offering individual starters and main courses, Basho serves dishes that are designed for sharing and are brought to the table steadily and continuously throughout the meal.

Your server will be happy to assist you in choosing dishes, such as our Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice Appetizer, which is highly popular or our specially crafted 1338 Signature Roll. We are also conveniently located within the heart of Fenway. If you're ever in the area for a Red Sox's game, stop by! We are only a 2 minute walk from Fenway Park!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Cocktail Bar, Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 262-1338

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Catering

    We offering catering for private and corporate Events. Please call the restaurant for further information and details.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer private dining options from 10-50 guests.18% gratuity is included for parties of six or more people.

  • Private party contact

    Carina Wong: (617) 262-1338

  • Neighborhood

    Back Bay

  • Cross street

    Jersey St & Kilmarnock

  • Parking details

    Basho offering validation for parking within the 1330 Boylston garage off of Jersey Street for up to 3 hours for $12, every day, even on game days.

  • Public transit

    Kenmore Square (Green)<br />Fenway (Green)

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston / New England

    Good for business meals

  • Boston / New England

    Healthy

  • Boston

    Good for business meals

  • Boston

    Healthy

  • Boston

    Japanese

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday. The staff was so nice and so attentive. We truly enjoyed our food.
  2. Luigi

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    The menu has many options to choose from and having tried several items, it’s clear that they know what they are doing. So much flavor, speedy prep, and freshness. We were greeted and seated in a very friendly manner and service was fast in general. I do recommend Basho, and I’m going back for sure.
  3. MichaelG

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    For the price they charge Place is a bit rundown to compete with sushi places in Boston Good quality was average
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved sitting in the booth seating. Appetizers were great! The fish was so fresh and practically melted in our mouthes. Great cocktails! Would definitely come back for a date night or lighter meal. We were stuffed!
  5. AmyR

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As a group, we were all happy in every way…delicious food, cozy ambiance, comfortable dining, decent pricing and superb service. Too often these days, servers & employees have an air of annoyance while working and it was such the opposite at Basho. Every employee was smiling and so genuine in their efforts to provide a very nice dining experience. We look forward to returning.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Waitress took almost 45 minutes before we were able to order appetizers. Small portions. $20 for a 4-6 piece roll that I’d pay $10 for a good sushi spot. $9 for 2 pieces of nigiri which is also ridiculous. Waitress took forever. What was supposed to be a quick 1.5 hour dinner turned into almost 3 hours because service was slow. Food came out quick though.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The staff was very very pleasant. The food was above average and they had smart choices of reasonable wines. Really no ambience at all. The lights are on full blast, and it shows a worn interior. Overall, we would go there again.
  8. Spongebob

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We were three for new years lunch and feasted on wonderful sushi rolls and sake. The food and its preparation was outstanding. Service was exceptional. The decor and carpeting however have seen better days. We noticed torn and frayed carpet seams and things needing replacing or renovating. A hard thing to address right now considering the misery of lost business due to the pandemic. I understand.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good!! Loved it here
  10. JenniferH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Dinner was great. a few mix ups on our order but the service was friendly and prompt. Will come again!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    The manager of this restaurant ruined customer’s mood. Very rude to customers! Yelling and screaming!Keep an eye on the customer while they pay for the bill!
  12. GastroFun

    New England

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Small plates of tasty food. Fresh and attractive sushi
  13. EnfantsDoc

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food and excellent service. Would definitely return.
  14. Kate

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always out go-to Sushi when in the Fenway area, satay is also a must!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and amazing service
  16. cccccc

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Worst service I've ever experienced in a restaurant. Didn't see a waitress visit any tables for over a half hour
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Daddy daughter date night before a concert. We were in a little hurry. The service was terrible and I had to go seek out our server several times. Once they realized they were being negligent they were more attentive. The food was excellent overall. Some of the best sushi I’ve had in a while. Great miso as well.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We were at the restaurant for 80 minutes and never received our food. The waitress visited the table 3 times - very inattentive and didn’t seem to care that our food had been forgotten. Worst experience I’ve had in a restaurant, ever. Disappointed I even asked for the check.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was super nice and it wasn’t too busy which was great as well. Food was amazing!!
  20. JoshuaS

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great spot for business lunch. Quick and friendly service.
  21. LorraineD

    New England

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Service too quick - no atmosphere
  22. KathiJ

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Always a dining go-to when we stay in the Fenway area. Hamachi Kama is a must for us. Also their green salad with a lovely ginger dressing.
  23. jimb

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Extremely well-prepared and tasty food; excellent, happy, unobtrusive service.
  24. Dan2H

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great option near Fenway for a pre-concert meal. Service was fast, food was very good, and atmosphere was great
  25. RoshanP

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, and great service. I love ordering from this place as well.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sushi is always fresh and the specialty rolls never disappoint.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good. People working there were polite and attentive. Food to table was slow and choppy. Looked like takeout orders took precedent.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food, great drinks, but portions aren’t huge for the price
  29. lisa

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday lunch for our son.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2021

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    There were several live mice eating crumbs off the carpet in front of us. We said something and one person out of everyone working did something. We had basically finished our meal by then, totally grossed out, but the restaurant didn’t offer any compensation or monetary gesture to make up for the incident. Overall it was both alarming that there were mice running around and then doubly alarming that no one captured them or felt our party should be paid back in some way for a terrible dining experience. Won’t be coming back here and actually considering calling the city of Boston because no one should eat here.
  32. KelliF

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, very fresh. Service was quick and on point.
  33. JenK

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't say enough good things about Basho: the food and service is always fantastic. It's a great alternative to going to the sports bars before or after a game at Fenway if you're in the mood for something different.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good , drinks, ambiance always great. My who is the manager is always a pleasure to speak with.
  35. DrummerDave

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner here before heading over to Fenway for a concert. The food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommended.
  36. LanaB

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Horrible service Long. Waits for food drinks, no service
  37. Miki

    New England

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great lunch before Red Sox game. Great customer service. Amazing food. Great value. I had Basho Bowl. Kids had Bento Lunch. Both were amazing! I came here with my 10 and 11 years old and we all absolutely loved their lunch. I would come here again!
  38. NoelleV

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service - we sat outside and had a perfect evening!
  39. EdwardB

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2021

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Unfortunately Basho used to be a really excellent restaurant with great food and service but that was not my experience this time. The menu is much curtailed which was disappointing, but the food was more or less still good. The service though was the most disappointing part. We waited far too long for our server to come to the table, take our order, check on us, ask us if we wanted another round of drinks etc. We even had to wait 10min for the host to seat us at a table for two when we had a reservation. I think we all have to be understanding right now given covid and staffing shortages, but other tables seemed to be served much faster and more consistently than us.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food ever

FAQs

Basho Japanese Brasserie does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Basho Japanese Brasserie also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 262-1338.

Basho Japanese Brasserie is rated 4.7 stars by 642 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Basho Japanese Brasserie

1338 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Jersey St &amp; Kilmarnock

  • Neighborhood

    Back Bay

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Cocktail Bar, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Basho offering validation for parking within the 1330 Boylston garage off of Jersey Street for up to 3 hours for $12, every day, even on game days.

  • Public transit

    Kenmore Square (Green)Fenway (Green)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 262-1338

  • Catering

    We offering catering for private and corporate Events. Please call the restaurant for further information and details.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer private dining options from 10-50 guests.18% gratuity is included for parties of six or more people.

  • Private party contact

    Carina Wong: (617) 262-1338

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