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Back Bay Social

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Hours & Location

867 Boylston Street,
Boston, MA 02116 (opens in a new tab)
(617) 247-3200
info@backbaysocial.com

Kitchen closes at 10pm Sunday to Wednesday

Kitchen closes at 12:45am Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 11am - 3pm


BAR HOURS:

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
4pm - 12am

THURSDAY

4pm - 2am

Last call 1:45am

FRIDAY

12pm - 2am

Last call 1:45am

SATURDAY

11am - 2am

Last call 1:45am

SUNDAY

11am - 12am

About Us

Situated in the heart of Boston's bustling Back Bay, Back Bay Social welcomes all who seek friendly company, good conversation, craft beer & unique cocktails. We are a vibrant neighborhood restaurant that prides itself on providing top-notch hospitality in a comfortable and lively atmosphere. Whether you're joining us for a cocktail after work, date night dinner, or a weekend brunch with friends - we guarantee you'll be eager to return. As one the city's favorite neighborhood hangouts, we encourage to come in, sit back, relax, and enjoy. #BeSocial 

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*Denotes item is cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Before placing your order, please notify your server if anyone in your party has any food allergies.

Sweet Treats

  • pancakes

    maple syrup, whipped butter

    $12

    blueberry compote $2

    strawberry compote $2

    classic buttermilk

  • brioche french toast

    maple syrup, whipped butter

    $13

  • banana fosters french toast

    caramel rum sauce, sauteed bananas, house whipped cream

    $16

Lite Fare

  • sweet potato bowl

    sweet potato, spinach, avocado, hard-boiled egg, pickled onion

    $10

  • avocado toast*

    burrata spread, pepitas, arugula, balsamic glaze, sunny side egg

    $14

  • bagel de lox*

    everything bagel, smoked salmon, capers, dill, red onion, cream cheese, brunch potatoes

    $14

  • Caesar Salad

    romaine lettuce, crumbled smoked trout, salt & vinegar chips, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing

    $14

    grilled chicken $7

    grilled salmon $8

    steak tips $9

    dairy, egg, fish, gluten free

Burritos

  • breakfast burrito

    rice, black beans, pico de gallo, jack cheese, scrambled eggs, side brunch potatoes

    $15

  • steak burrito

    rice, peppers, pico de gallo, guacamole, scrambled eggs, jack cheese, lime crema, side brunch potatoes

    $17

  • hangover cure burrito

    tater tots, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, pico de gallo, jack cheese, chipotle crema, side brunch potatoes

    $15

  • vegan burrito

    rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, side brunch potatoes

    $15

Sandwiches

  • Social Burger*

    8oz chuck, brisket & short rib blend. garlic aioli, arugula, crimini mushroom, smoked swiss, brioche roll

    $18

    GF BUN

    dairy, egg

  • fried chicken sandwich

    coleslaw, pickles, charred tomato aioli, brioche roll. also available grilled

    $17

    french fries

    sweet potato fries

    truffle fries $3

    onion rings

    fried

    grilled

  • monte cristo

    two slices french toast, swiss cheese, roasted turkey, smoked ham, side brunch potatoes

    $16

  • breakfast sando*

    two fried eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese on an everything bagel, side brunch potatoes

    $14

Tots

  • scrambler tots

    scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, lime crema

    $15

  • loaded tots*

    fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream

    $14

  • hash tots*

    corned beef hash, fried egg, awesome sauce

    $15

  • chorizo tots*

    Pig Rock chorizo, cheese sauce, pickled onions, two eggs any style

    $15

Brunch Fare

  • chicken & waffle

    maple syrup, whipped butter

    $22

    blueberry

    strawberry

    classic buttermilk

  • breakfast flatbread

    scrambled eggs, fromage blanc, bacon, tomato, cheddar cheese

    $12

  • BYOB*

    two eggs any style, toast, choice of bacon, sausage, or canadian bacon, side brunch potatoes

    $14

    sausage

    bacon

    canadian bacon

  • three cheese omelette

    $14

  • spinach & feta omelette

    $14

  • meatlover's omelette

    three-egg omelette, bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar, side toast, brunch potatoes

    $15

  • eggs benedict*

    english muffin, griddled canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, side brunch potatoes

    $14

  • california benedict*

    english muffin, avocado, spinach, hollandaise sauce, brunch potatoes

    $15

  • salmon benedict*

    english muffin, tomato, smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, side brunch potatoes

    $15

  • hash & eggs*

    house-made corned beef hash, two eggs any style, hollandaise sauce

    $15

  • steak & eggs*

    sirloin steak, two eggs any style, bearnaise sauce, side brunch potatoes

    $20

  • huevos rancheros*

    black beans, salsa, guacamole, crispy corn tortilla, cojita cheese, two eggs any style, ranchero sauce

    $16

*Denotes item is cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness


Gluten Free buns and Gluten Free fresh egg ziti available upon request.


Before placing your order, please notify your server if anyone in your party has any food allergies.

Appetizers

  • Mozzarella Sticks

    house made with black truffle oil & marinara

    $12

    vegetarian

  • Onion Ring Tower

    with smoked ranch and chipotle aioli

    $11

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Hummus

    house made with olive tapenade, sumac, pita chips

    $12

    vegetarian, vegan

  • Burrata

    fancy tomatoes, arugula, aged banyuls vinegar, olive oil, grilled sourdough

    $18

    vegetarian

  • Parmesan Truffle Fries

    fried in beef tallow with black truffle oil & finely grated parmesan cheese

    $12

  • Chile Garlic Wings

    chile garlic sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, smoked ranch

    $15

    gluten free, sesame, soy

  • Salmon Crudo *

    fried leaks, micro cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, citrus ponzu sauce

    $18

    gluten free, soy, uncooked

  • Steak Tartare *

    garlic aioli, quail egg, cornichons, grilled sourdough

    $20

    dairy, egg, gluten, uncooked

Soup & Salads

for all salads: add grilled chicken $7 add grilled salmon $8 add steak tips $9

  • French Onion Soup

    oxtail, gruyere, provelone, baguette

    $14

  • clam chowder

    bacon, potatoes, oyster crackers

    cup $8

    bowl $16

  • Classic Wedge Salad

    iceberg lettuce, bacon lardons, chopped egg, shaved red onion, herbs, bleu cheese dressing

    $15

    grilled chicken $7

    grilled salmon $8

    steak tips $9

    dairy, gluten free

  • Caesar Salad

    romaine lettuce, crumbled smoked trout, salt & vinegar chips, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing

    $14

    grilled chicken $7

    grilled salmon $8

    steak tips $9

    dairy, egg, fish, gluten free

  • Social House Salad

    butter lettuce, cucumber, tomato, radish, champagne vinaigrette dressing

    $10

    grilled chicken $7

    grilled salmon $8

    steak tips $9

    vegetarian, vegan

Steaks

a la carte

  • 14oz NY Strip Steak *

    bordelaise sauce

    $32

    dairy, gluten free

  • 28oz NY Strip Steak For Two *

    bordelaise sauce

    $52

    dairy, gluten free

  • 24oz Frenched Ribeye Steak *

    blue cheese butter

    $55

    dairy, gluten free

  • 10oz Flat Iron Steak *

    aji amarillo sauce

    $28

    dairy, gluten free

  • 24oz Porterhouse Steak *

    herb compound butter

    $56

    dairy, gluten free

  • 32oz Porterhouse Steak For Two *

    herb compound butter

    $65

    dairy, gluten free

Sides

  • Peas & Bacon

    $9

    NO MEAT

    dairy, vegetarian option

  • Feta Smashed Potatoes

    $8

    dairy, vegetarian

  • Mashed Potatoes

    $7

    dairy, vegetarian

  • Roasted Vegetables

    $8

    dairy, vegetarian

  • Broccoli Rabes

    $8

    dairy, vegetarian

  • French Fries in Beef Tallow

    $7

Sandwiches

served with housemade potato chips and pickle spear

  • Social Burger*

    8oz chuck, brisket & short rib blend. garlic aioli, arugula, crimini mushroom, smoked swiss, brioche roll

    $18

    GF BUN

    dairy, egg

  • Shrimp Po'Boy

    fried shrimp, shaved iceberg lettuce, tomato remoulade, french roll

    $17

    egg, shellfish

  • French Dip Sandwich

    shaved ribeye, provolone, horseradish cream, jus, french roll

    $19

    dairy

  • Black Bean Burger

    avocado, tomato, chiptole aioli, multigrain bun

    $16

    GF BUN

    egg, vegetarian, vegan option

Pizzas

  • Pepperoni Pizza

    not your average greasy pie

    $14

    NO MEAT

    dairy, gluten, vegetarian option

  • Smoked Salmon Pizza *

    fresh egg, cream cheese, ricotta, arugula, dill

    $18

    NO MEAT

    dairy, egg, fish, gluten, vegetarian option

  • Soppressata, Calabrian Chiles & Hot Honey PIzza

    marinara, ricotta, spinach

    $16

    NO MEAT

    dairy, gluten, vegetarian option

  • Potato, Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Pizza

    cream sauce, ricotta

    $16

    NO MEAT

    dairy, gluten, vegetarian option

Pastas

  • Nana's Chicken Parmesan

    fresh egg tagliatelle, mozzarella cheese, marinara

    $22

    dairy, egg, gluten

  • Penne Alla Vodka

    fresh egg penne, pancetta, garlic, vodka tomato cream sauce

    $18

    add grilled chicken $7

    NO MEAT

    GF PASTA

    dairy, gluten, vegetarian option

  • Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

    fresh egg fettuccine, cream sauce, peas, parmesan cheese

    $24

    GF PASTA

    NO MEAT

    dairy, gluten, shellfish, vegetarian option

Entrees

  • Greek Style Lemon Chicken

    statler cut, extra-virgin olive oil & lemon marinade, greek oregano, crispy feta, smashed potatoes

    $24

    dairy, gluten free

  • Pan Seared Cod Picatta

    lightly breaded, rice, capers, lemon butter sauce

    $26

    dairy, fish

  • Mustard Grilled Salmon

    whole grain mustard crust, roasted vegetables

    $26

    fish, gluten free

Desserts

  • Chocolate Cake

    $11

  • Salted Caramel Pot de Creme

    $10

    dairy, egg, gluten, vegetarian

  • Seasonal Creme Brulee

    $10

  • Seasonal Bread Pudding

    $10

    dairy, egg, gluten, vegetarian

  • New York Cheesecake

    $10

    dairy, egg, gluten, tree nut

Thursday - Saturday 11 pm - 12:45 am


*Denotes item is cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Before placing your order, please notify your server if anyone in your party has any food allergies.

BBS Favorites

  • smash burger

    american cheese, lettuce, tomato, awesome sauce

    single $9

    double $12

  • chicken and waffle

    maple syrup, whipped butter

    $22

    classic buttermilk

    nashville hot

    bacon bourbon jam

  • fried chicken sandwich

    coleslaw, pickles, charred tomato aioli, brioche roll. also available grilled

    $17

    french fries

    sweet potato fries

    truffle fries $3

    onion rings

    fried

    grilled

Appetizers

  • Mozzarella Sticks

    house made with black truffle oil & marinara

    $12

    vegetarian

  • Onion Ring Tower

    with smoked ranch and chipotle aioli

    $11

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • Hummus

    house made with olive tapenade, sumac, pita chips

    $12

    vegetarian, vegan

  • Chile Garlic Wings

    chile garlic sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, smoked ranch

    $15

    gluten free, sesame, soy

  • Parmesan Truffle Fries

    fried in beef tallow with black truffle oil & finely grated parmesan cheese

    $12

Flatbreads

  • Cheese Flatbread

    a classic

    $10

    dairy, gluten, vegetarian

  • Pepperoni Flatbread

    not your average greasy pie

    $12

    dairy, gluten

  • Soppressata, Calabrian Chile & Hot Honey Flatbread

    marinara, ricotta, spinach

    $12

    dairy, gluten

  • Potato, Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Flatbread

    cream sauce, ricotta

    $12

    dairy, gluten

Sandwiches

sandwiches served with housemade potato chips and pickle spear

  • Social Burger*

    8oz chuck, brisket & short rib blend. garlic aioli, arugula, crimini mushroom, smoked swiss, brioche roll

    $18

    GF BUN

    dairy, egg

  • Shrimp Po'Boy

    fried shrimp, shaved iceberg lettuce, tomato remoulade, french roll

    $17

    egg, shellfish

  • French Dip Sandwich

    shaved ribeye, provolone, horseradish cream, jus, french roll

    $19

    dairy

  • Black Bean Burger

    avocado, tomato, chiptole aioli, multigrain bun

    $16

    GF BUN

    egg, vegetarian, vegan option

Desserts

  • Chocolate Cake

    $11

  • Seasonal Creme Brulee

    $10

  • New York Cheesecake

    $10

    dairy, egg, gluten, tree nut