"Had a great experience at Cactus Club in Boston! We tried almost all of the appetizers, and the ravioli trio was hands down my favorite, so good. The truffle fries and sticky ribs were a close second favorite. For sushi, the salmon aburi was my top pick, and the peach Bellini was definitely my favorite drink. For my entrée, I had the peppercorn steak. The seasoning was a solid 10/10, but unfortunately the steak itself was a bit too fatty for my liking. Shoutout to our waitress Maddy, who truly went above and beyond and made the experience even better. I also loved the aesthetic of the restaurant, great vibe all around. We made reservations in advance so we had no wait. Will definitely be back!"

"I’d heard so many great things, and it truly lives up to the hype. The ambiance is elegant and vibey, with moody yet warm lighting that sets the perfect tone. The menu offers a wide variety of options, along with an extensive cocktail list. We tried several appetizers, entrées, and drinks, and everything was outstanding. There’s too much to name, but trust me, the food and drinks are delicious, full of flavor, and perfect for sharing (or enjoying all to yourself). A few standout favorites were the Peach Bellini (basically a slushy that tastes like peach rings), the sushi set, the spaghetti Portofino, and the steak. I’d honestly come back just for those. Everything was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. I usually don’t love seafood pasta, but I finished the spaghetti Portofino so quickly, it was that good. Service was just okay and a bit slow, but it was busy and they had just opened, so that was understandable. Despite that, everyone who came by our table, including our server, was very friendly and welcoming. There’s still so much more to try, and it’s a great spot for any occasion. Can’t wait to come back and try more!"

"Walked in expecting another boring cookie-cutter Back Bay chain, but the food here was punching way above its class. Our server mentioned that their chef partner Rob Feenie won Iron Chef over a decade ago, and the Truffle Ravioli is apparently the dish that helped him win the title. Things like truffle beurre blanc is relatively old school French techniques, but the sauce work overall was closer to fine dining stuff than typical New American/ elevated tavern style. From the small plates, we got the salmon aburi roll and the sticky garlic ribs, and both were solid. Familiar stuff you expect from polished gastropub like this. The real differences were in the mains/pasta. All three dishes we ordered (Spaghetti Portofino, Butter Squash Ravioli, and Miso Caramel Seabass) were fantastic. I was especially blown away by the dashi butter and miso caramel combo in the sea bass, which was insanely punchy and addictive. The bass itself wasn't the most buttery cut I’ve had, but once the rice underneath absorbed that sauce, the flavor just exploded. The squash ravioli was an unexpected hit. Personally not a huge fan of sweet pasta, but it completely avoided the awkward sweetness you often get with squash and mascarpone, and the truffle beurre blanc anchored the dish with a necessary, savory depth. The drinks were also very reasonably priced given the location (actually felt cheap), so this might become our new go-to hangout spot in Back Bay."

"Absolutely loved our experience. The atmosphere was super vibrant and energetic—perfect for a fun night out. The food was amazing. We started with the ceviche, which was fresh and flavorful, and the carpaccio was incredibly tender. We also ordered the med bowl- their falafels were perfectly crispy and full of flavor. The peppercorn steak was a standout: super tender, incredibly flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Drinks were just as good. I had an Old Fashioned, which was excellent, and we also tried the Tropical cocktail, which was very fruity and refreshing. Special shout-out to our server Elise, service was truly 10/10. She was attentive, friendly, and even brought me extra cherries for my Old Fashioned because I told her I was obsessed with them 🥺 Overall, an amazing experience from start to finish. Thank you for such great food, drinks, and service—we’ll definitely be back!"

"Welcome to your new spot for drinks, date night, girl's night, even casual get together! Atmosphere- 3 different seating area. I picked the enclosed patio area with heated lamps for an extra cozy feel. Bonus points for the throw blanket left on the chair. Lovely artwork that blended without being overwhelming. Seating and walking space was decent. Service- from hostess to wait staff everyone was great and attentive. If you're not sure what to get definitely ask your server. Our order was picked based on his recommendations! Food & drinks- We start with the Paper crane and Tropic like it's hot both delicious but the star was the red Sangria. I look forward to summer outdoor sipping with that one. For appetizers we had the calamari which was light and airy and the citrus dipping sauce was a lovely surprise. I had the house burger and fries which was juicy. The burger was cooked medium as recommend by the chef and came fully assembled with lettuce, tomato and pickles (iykyk). The truffle chicken and gnocchi dish was so good the dish was cleared in no time 😋. For dessert we had the creme brulee and it was one of the best I've ever had everything about was a 10. We left overall satisfied and enjoyed the vibe the space. I would want more curated cocktails and food options since they are based in Canada."