Back Bay

upscale professional · 02116

Newbury runs west from the Public Garden through six blocks of brownstones converted into ground-floor restaurants and second-floor walk-ups, which is the whole proposition. Drinks at Stephanie's on the patio, dinner at Atlantic Fish Co. or Abe & Louie's, a walk down Commonwealth Ave under the elms. The Mandarin Oriental and Eataly anchor the Prudential end; the Taj and the Newbury hotel anchor Arlington. Your date works at Bain, Wellington, or MGH and lives in a Marlborough Street studio paying north of three grand. The tradeoff is honest: every corner is photogenic, every check is steep, and nothing here surprises you.

4,600

singles 22–50

45%

male

$122,000

median income

$3,900

median rent

The data

Back Bay by the numbers

Back Bay skews female: about 55% women to 45% men.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Median individual income in Back Bay is around $122,000.
● Verified · BPDA Neighborhood Profiles, 2025
About 18,000 people live in Back Bay.
● Verified · BPDA Neighborhood Profiles, 2025
A one-bedroom in Back Bay runs about $3,900 a month.
● Verified · MAPC Rental Dashboard, 2025 Q3
An estimated 4,600 Back Bay residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Modeled · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Midday off-peak (11am-1pm), the wait at Copley stretches to about 1 minute between trains.
● Verified · MBTA V3 API, 2026
From Back Bay's nearest T stop (Copley), trains run about every 1 minute during weekday morning rush (7-9am).
● Verified · MBTA V3 API, 2026
On Saturdays, the last train from Copley leaves around 02:08.
● Verified · MBTA V3 API, 2026
Last weekday train from Copley leaves around 01:19. After that, Back Bay is a rideshare ride home.
● Verified · MBTA V3 API, 2026

On the ground

Local date spots

18 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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18 spots across Back Bay

Back Bay
Dining
STK Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.8 · 20,858
Back Bay
Dining
Lolita Back Bay
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 3,789
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
271 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 3,789 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lolita Back Bay.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 1 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 1 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 1 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 1 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Back Bay
Dining
Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,953
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,953 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Dining
Abe & Louie's
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,939
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
793 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,939 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Abe & Louie's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Cafés
Amorino Gelato - Boston Newbury Street
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 2,012
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
249 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,012 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Amorino Gelato - Boston Newbury Street.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 11 PM
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Cafés
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
Chocolate shop★ 4.5 · 1,820
Wheelchair access
Find it
220 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,820 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 9 PM
Tue8 AM to 9 PM
Wed8 AM to 9 PM
Thu8 AM to 9 PM
Fri8 AM to 9 PM
Sat8 AM to 9 PM
Sun8 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Dining
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
Northern Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,536
Back Bay
Drinks
Bukowski Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,468
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,468 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bukowski Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Drinks
Piattini
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,408
Back Bay
Activity
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Bowling alley$$$$★ 4.1 · 1,220
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 1,220 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kings Dining & Entertainment.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Drinks
Krasi
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,147
Back Bay
Dining
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,069
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,069 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 12 AM
Tue7 AM to 12 AM
Wed7 AM to 12 AM
Thu7 AM to 12 AM
Fri7 AM to 12 AM
Sat7 AM to 12 AM
Sun7 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Usually difficult to find a space
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Cafés
Levain Bakery
Bakery$$$$★ 4.5 · 977
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
180 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 977 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Levain Bakery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 10 PM
Sat8 AM to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Dining
Sorellina
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 926
Back Bay
Dining
Deuxave
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 865
Back Bay
Drinks
Hecate
Bar$$$$★ 4 · 465
Back Bay
Cafés
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 463
Wheelchair access
Find it
400 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 463 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 1 AM
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
Call Site Maps
Back Bay
Activity
The Family Heritage Experience
Museum★ 4.7 · 30
Find it
97 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Family Heritage Experience.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 6 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
SunClosed
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Back Bay

Back Bay by the numbers

Local date spots

STK Steakhouse

Lolita Back Bay

Buttermilk & Bourbon - Back Bay

Abe & Louie's

Amorino Gelato - Boston Newbury Street

L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

Bukowski Tavern

Piattini

Kings Dining & Entertainment

Krasi

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

Levain Bakery

Sorellina

Deuxave

Hecate

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

The Family Heritage Experience

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