Best restaurants nearby — Back Bay and beyond
Four Seasons Hotel Boston has three on-site dining options: Aujourd'hui for breakfast with Public Garden views, Coterie for French‑influenced New England lunch and dinner, and Sottovento Coffee Bar for coffee and light breakfast. For nearby choices, walk to Newbury Street, the North End or the Theatre District—all are within easy walking distance of 200 Boylston St.
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On-site restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
The hotel offers three main outlets for guests who prefer to dine without leaving the property: Aujourd'hui, Coterie, and Sottovento Coffee Bar.
Hours, service styles and dress codes are set for each outlet; reservations are recommended for Aujourd'hui and useful for Coterie during busy times.
- Aujourd'hui — breakfast; Contemporary American/New England; floor-to-ceiling windows with Public Garden views; reservation recommended. (Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
- Coterie — French‑inspired New England brasserie; lunch and dinner service with botanically inspired cocktails. (Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Dinner 5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.)
- Sottovento Coffee Bar — coffee, espresso drinks and light breakfast; Coffee Concierge delivery available to rooms.
| Restaurant | Main Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Aujourd'hui | Breakfast (Public Garden views) | 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
| Coterie | Lunch & Dinner (brasserie/lounge) | 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
| Sottovento Coffee Bar | Coffee & light breakfast | Hours vary — see concierge |
Best choice for morning views: Aujourd'hui
If you want a morning meal with a view, Aujourd'hui is the hotel's second‑floor breakfast restaurant with floor‑to‑ceiling windows overlooking the Public Garden and State House. It focuses on Contemporary American and New England breakfast specialties.
Reservations are recommended, particularly for seasonal events and busy weekends. The restaurant follows a Smart Casual dress code.
- Serves breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Good option for guests staying in rooms with Public Garden views who want an early park‑side start
- Reservations available via the hotel's Reservations team or OpenTable for special seatings
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| View | Public Garden and State House |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Reservations | Recommended |
Lunch and dinner at Coterie
Coterie serves lunch and dinner in a brasserie‑style lobby lounge that emphasizes classic New England dishes with a French influence and botanically inspired cocktails. The setting is intended for relaxed conversation and meals throughout the day.
Lunch and dinner hours are listed by the hotel; calling Reservations can help secure a table for a specific time.
- Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Dress code: Smart Casual
- OpenTable lists Coterie as Casual Elegant with cocktail bar service
| When to go | Why pick it |
|---|---|
| Late lunch (after 2:00 p.m.) | Quieter vibe for relaxed menus and cocktails |
| Early dinner | Good for guests coming from shows or theatre district |
| Bar service | Botanical cocktails in a lounge setting |
Coffee, quick bites and in-room delivery
Sottovento Coffee Bar handles coffee, espresso drinks and light breakfast items for guests who want a quick stop or grab‑and‑go. The hotel also operates a Coffee Concierge that can deliver Sottovento items to rooms.
Hours for the coffee bar vary; the concierge or front desk can confirm same‑day availability and in‑room delivery options.
- Ideal for mornings when you prefer to take coffee to the park or the room
- Coffee Concierge delivery available — contact Reservations or front desk to arrange
- Sottovento is the hotel's light‑breakfast and café option rather than a full sit‑down restaurant
| Service | How to order |
|---|---|
| In-person | Visit Sottovento Coffee Bar; hours vary |
| In-room | Ask Coffee Concierge or dial Reservations/front desk |
| Poolside | Some hotel food and beverage service is offered at the eighth‑floor pool area |
Nearby Back Bay dining you can reach on foot
The hotel's Back Bay location places many neighborhood options a short walk away. Newbury Street is known for restaurants and cafes; the Theatre District and Boston Common are also within easy walking distance.
The hotel is directly across from Boston Public Garden, which makes it convenient to combine a park visit with a meal at a nearby café or casual restaurant.
- Newbury Street — range of cafés, bistros and full‑service restaurants (short walk)
- North End — Italian restaurants and bakeries a short walk/short ride from the hotel
- Theatre District and Colonial Theatre — evening dining options for pre-show meals
| Spot | Type |
|---|---|
| Newbury Street | Shopping and restaurants; varied price points |
| North End | Italian dining and bakeries |
| Theatre District | Pre-show dining near Colonial Theatre |
Practical dining tips and reservations
For on-site dining, reservations are recommended for Aujourd'hui and useful for Coterie during peak times. The hotel's Reservations team phone number is listed on official materials.
Dress for Smart Casual dining in Aujourd'hui and Coterie; Sottovento is casual. If you have accessibility or dietary needs, contact the hotel concierge in advance so they can assist.
- Reservations and dining questions: contact the hotel's Reservations team or front desk
- Dress code: Smart Casual for Aujourd'hui and Coterie
- For same‑day coffee or in‑room delivery ask the Coffee Concierge
| Need | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Reservations team / front desk |
| Special dietary needs | Concierge or restaurant staff |
| In‑room coffee delivery | Coffee Concierge |
