Dining at Four Seasons Hotel Boston: Aujourd'hui, Coterie and Sottovento
Four Seasons Hotel Boston offers three on-site dining venues: Aujourd'hui for breakfast with floor-to-ceiling Public Garden views, Coterie for French‑inspired New England lunch and dinner, and Sottovento Coffee Bar for coffee and light breakfast. Reservations are recommended for Aujourd'hui and Coterie; Sottovento hours vary — check with the concierge.
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Overview of the three dining venues
Four Seasons Hotel Boston has three distinct food-and-beverage outlets. Aujourd'hui is the hotel's breakfast restaurant with large windows overlooking the Boston Public Garden; Coterie is a brasserie-style lounge serving lunch, dinner and cocktails; and Sottovento Coffee Bar focuses on coffee, espresso drinks and light morning bites.
All three venues operate on the hotel property at 200 Boylston St and are intended to serve hotel guests and outside diners. The hotel also offers a Coffee Concierge for in-room Sottovento delivery.
- Aujourd'hui — Breakfast, Public Garden views, Smart Casual dress code.
- Coterie — Lunch & Dinner, French‑influenced New England dishes, botanically inspired cocktails.
- Sottovento Coffee Bar — Coffee, espresso and light breakfast; hours vary (ask concierge).
| Venue | Primary Service |
|---|---|
| Aujourd'hui | Breakfast with park views |
| Coterie | Lunch, dinner and bar service |
| Sottovento Coffee Bar | Coffee and light breakfast |
Aujourd'hui — breakfast with a view
Aujourd'hui is located on the hotel's second floor with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Boston Public Garden and State House views. It serves Contemporary American and New England breakfast specialties.
Hours are listed as 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Reservations are recommended, especially for seasonal events or busy mornings; the restaurant takes bookings via OpenTable for standard seatings and special events.
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Cuisine: Contemporary American / New England breakfast specialties
- Dress code: Smart Casual
- Reservation advice: Recommended for peak times and special events
| What to expect | Notes |
|---|---|
| Floor-to-ceiling Public Garden views | Second-floor location |
| Breakfast-focused menu | Opentable reservations available |
| Smart Casual dress code | Seasonal events may require advance booking |
Coterie — lunch, dinner and cocktails
Coterie is presented as an intimate brasserie-style lounge in the hotel lobby area with park views and a menu that blends classic New England dishes and French influence. Botanically inspired cocktails are part of the beverage program.
Coterie serves lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and dinner and bar service from 5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The venue follows a Smart Casual dress code and is suitable for relaxed dinners, leisurely lunches and conversation.
- Hours: Lunch 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Dinner/Bar 5:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
- Cuisine: French‑inspired New England; cocktail menu features botanical elements
- Dress code: Smart Casual
- Reservations: Contact the hotel's Reservations or use the restaurant's booking channels
| Meal | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lunch | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Dinner / Bar | 5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
Sottovento Coffee Bar and in-room coffee service
Sottovento Coffee Bar is the hotel's café for espresso drinks, brewed coffee and light breakfast items. Its hours vary; guests should check with the concierge for the current schedule the day of their stay.
The hotel provides a Coffee Concierge that can deliver Sottovento beverages to guest rooms. Sottovento is handy for quick morning stops, grab-and-go items, or a calm pause between plans in the hotel.
- Primary focus: Coffee, espresso drinks and light breakfast
- Hours: Vary — confirm with concierge on arrival
- In-room option: Coffee Concierge delivers Sottovento selections to rooms
| Service | How to arrange |
|---|---|
| On-site cafe service | Visit Sottovento during posted hours (ask concierge) |
| In-room coffee delivery | Request Coffee Concierge via front desk or Reservations |
| Quick bites | Light breakfast items available at the cafe |
Dining logistics: reservations, dress code and accessibility
Reservations are recommended for Aujourd'hui and Coterie, especially during busy times or special hotel events. For Coterie and Aujourd'hui bookings, contact the hotel's Reservations team or use the restaurant's online reservation channels.
Both Aujourd'hui and Coterie list a Smart Casual dress code. The hotel and its restaurants provide wheelchair-accessible entrances and public washrooms; guests with specific accessibility needs should contact the hotel in advance.
- Reservations: Recommended — contact Reservations or use OpenTable for Aujourd'hui and Coterie
- Dress code: Smart Casual for Aujourd'hui and Coterie
- Accessibility: Restaurants are wheelchair‑accessible; notify the hotel for specific needs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Should I reserve? | Yes — particularly Aujourd'hui and Coterie during peak times |
| Are dining areas accessible? | Yes — wheelchair-accessible public washrooms and restaurant access |
| Can I get coffee in-room? | Yes — Coffee Concierge offers Sottovento delivery |
Family dining and poolside meals
Four Seasons Hotel Boston welcomes children at its dining venues. The property is family‑friendly and offers child-oriented amenities in guest-floor areas; pool rules require children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult.
The eighth-floor pool and whirlpool overlook the Public Garden and offer poolside coffee, tea and fruit; breakfast, lunch and dinner can be ordered poolside throughout the day through hotel service.
- Children are welcome in restaurants; the hotel is family-friendly.
- Poolside offerings include complimentary coffee, tea and fruit; full meal service is available poolside.
- Pool policy: Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult in the pool and health club area.
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Poolside food & beverage | Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be ordered poolside |
| Child supervision | Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult in pool/health club |
| Dining with kids | Restaurants welcome children of all ages |
Private dining and events
The hotel offers several private and event spaces that pair with its dining and catering teams. Aujourd'hui Event Space and the Ballroom are listed among the options for weddings, receptions and private dining with Public Garden views.
Event capacities and room sizes are published by the hotel for planning; guests should contact the hotel's events or Reservations teams to confirm availability, menus and pricing for private dining or receptions.
- Aujourd'hui Event Space: private ballroom-style event space with Public Garden views (published capacity listed by hotel).
- Sanctuary: outdoor garden terrace available for private dinners or small receptions.
- Ballroom and smaller meeting rooms can be configured for private dining and conferences; contact hotel events staff for details.
| Venue | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Aujourd'hui Event Space | Ballroom-style private dining, receptions |
| Sanctuary | Outdoor garden dining and small events |
| Ballroom | Large receptions, banquets and conferences |
