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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

🥂 Lunch. 🍳 Brunch. 🍔 Late Night.
From mid-day cravings to midnight snacks — we’ve got the hours that match your appetite:

Lunch: Mon–Fri, 11am–4pm

Brunch: Sat–Sun, 11am–3pm

Late Night: Every day until 1am

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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Saturday & Sunday 11am -- 3pm

Brunch Fare

  • breakfast flatbread

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

    $12

  • BYOB*

    eggs any style, toast, choice of bacon, sausage, or canadian bacon, homefries

    $14

    sausage

    bacon

    canadian bacon

  • three cheese omelette

    homefries, toast

    $14

  • spinach & feta omelette

    homefries, toast

    $14

  • meatlover's omelette

    bacon, sausage, canadian bacon, cheddar, homefries, toast

    $15

  • eggs benedict*

    english muffin, griddled canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, homefries

    $14

  • california benedict*

    english muffin, avocado, spinach, hollandaise sauce, homefries

    $15

  • salmon benedict*

    english muffin, tomato, smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, homefries

    $15

  • hash & eggs*

    smoked brisket hash, eggs any style, hollandaise

    $15

  • steak & eggs*

    sirloin steak, eggs any style, bordelaise, homefries

    $20

  • huevos rancheros*

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

    $16

Tots

  • scrambler tots

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

    $15

  • loaded tots*

    fried egg, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream

    $14

Burritos

  • steak burrito

    rice, peppers, pico de gallo, guacamole, scrambled eggs, jack cheese, lime crema, homefries

    $17

  • vegan burrito

    rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, homefries

    $15

  • hangover cure burrito

    tater tots, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, pico de gallo, jack cheese, chipotle crema, homefries

    $15

*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.

Lite Fare

  • sweet potato bowl

    sweet potato, spinach, avocado, soft boiled egg, red onion

    $10

  • avocado toast*

    poached egg, arugula, cherry tomatoes, grated parmesan

    $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

    $15

    dairy, egg, fish, gluten free

Sweet Treats

  • buttermilk pancakes

    maple syrup, chantilly cream

    $12

    blueberry compote $2

    strawberry compote $2

    classic buttermilk

  • french toast

    berries, maple syrup, chantilly cream

    $13

  • chicken & waffle

    maple syrup, whipped butter

    $22

    blueberry

    strawberry

    classic buttermilk

Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with a side of homefries and pickle spear

  • Social Burger*

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

    $19

    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

    swiss, roasted turkey, canadian bacon, maple syrup between two slices french toast

    $16

  • breakfast sando*

    fried egg, bacon, swiss on a large english muffin

    $12

Sunday -- Thursday: 4pm -- 10pm

Friday & Saturday: 4pm -- 11pm

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

    $13

  • Chile Garlic Wings

    chile garlic sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, smoked ranch

    $16

    gluten free, sesame, soy

  • Steak Tartare *

    quail egg, garlic aioli, cornichons, grilled sourdough

    $20

    dairy, egg, gluten, uncooked

  • Grilled Cornbread

    molasses butter

    $9

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 $9

    bowl $17

  • Classic Wedge Salad

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

    $15

    dairy, gluten free

  • Caesar Salad

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

    $15

    dairy, egg, fish, gluten free

  • Social House Salad

    butter lettuce, cucumber, tomato, champagne vinaigrette dressing

    $10

    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

  • 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

  • 20oz Ribeye Steak

    bleu cheese butter

    $45

Sides

  • Feta Smashed Potatoes

    $8

    dairy, vegetarian

  • Mashed Potatoes

    $7

    dairy, vegetarian

  • Roasted Vegetables

    $8

    dairy, vegetarian

  • French Fries in Beef Tallow

    $7

  • Mac & Cheese

    $10

  • Broccolini

    $8

Sandwiches

served with housemade potato chips and pickle spear

  • Social Burger*

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

    $19

    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

    $21

    dairy

  • Black Bean Burger

    avocado, tomato, chiptole aioli, multigrain bun

    $17

    GF BUN

    egg, vegetarian, vegan option

Pizzas

  • Pepperoni Pizza

    not your average greasy pie

    $15

  • Soppressata, Calabrian Chiles & Hot Honey PIzza

    marinara, ricotta, spinach

    $16

    NO MEAT

    dairy, gluten, vegetarian option

  • Truffled Mushroom Pizza

    marinara, goat cheese, arugula

    $16

  • Burnt End Pizza

    bbq brisket, picked jalapeño, red onion

    $18

Pastas

  • Nana's Chicken Parmesan

    fresh egg tagliatelle, mozzarella cheese, marinara

    $23

    dairy, egg, gluten

  • Penne Alla Vodka

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

    $19

    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

  • Mustard Grilled Salmon

    whole grain mustard crust, roasted brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, beets, potatoes, onions

    $26

    fish, gluten free

  • Short Rib

    mashed potatoes, spinach, red wine reduction

    $25

Desserts

  • Chocolate Cake

    $11

  • Seasonal Creme Brulee

    $11

  • New York Cheesecake

    $11

    dairy, egg, gluten, tree nut

  • Tirimisu

    $11

*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.

Available Monday -- Friday 11AM-4PM

SOUP & SALADS

  • Clam Chowder

    bacon, potatoes, oyster crackers

    cup $9

    bowl $17

  • Spinach Power Salad

    quinoa, baby spinach, sweet potato, apple cider vinaigrette

    $15

  • Farro Salad

    farro, cucumber, tomato, arugula, red onion, apple, champagne vinaigrette

    $10

  • Caesar Salad

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

    $15

    dairy, egg, fish, gluten free

  • Social House Salad

    butter lettuce, cucumber, tomato, champagne vinaigrette dressing

    $10

    vegetarian, vegan

APPETIZERS

  • Mozzarella Sticks

    house made with black truffle oil & marinara

    $12

    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

  • Chile Garlic Wings

    chile garlic sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, smoked ranch

    $16

    gluten free, sesame, soy

  • Parmesan Truffle Fries

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

    $13

FLATBREADS

  • Truffled Mushroom Flatbread

    marinara, goat cheese, arugula

    $12

  • Soppressata, Calabrian Chile & Hot Honey Flatbread

    marinara, ricotta, spinach

    $12

    dairy, gluten

  • Burnt Ends Flatbread

    bbq brisket, pickled jalapeño, red onion

    $13

  • Pepperoni Flatbread

    not your average greasy pie

    $12

    dairy, gluten

  • Cheese Flatbread

    a classic

    $10

    dairy, gluten, vegetarian

SANDWICHES

  • smash burger

    american cheese, lettuce, tomato, awesome sauce

    single $9

    double $12

  • Cubano

    herb-crusted pork, honey-glazed ham, chipotle aioli, monterey jack on a pickle sesame roll

    $16

  • Pastrami

    spicy brown mustard on rye

    $16

  • Turkey Burger

    guacamole, monterey jack on multigrain roll

    $15

  • Tuna Melt

    tuna salad, american, shaved red onion, romato on sourdough

    $15

  • Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    lettuce, tomato, cucumber, tzatziki on pita

    $15

BOWLS

  • Harvest

    roasted chicken, sweet potato, apple, goat cheese, toasted almonds, wild rice, shredded kale, balsamic vinaigrette

    $14

  • Steakhouse *

    caramelized garlic steak, shredded cabbage, tomato, crispy onion, blue cheese, herbed quinoa, chopped romaine, green goddess ranch

    $16

  • Mediterranean

    grilled chicken, rice, feta, olives, tzatziki, tomato, cucumber

    $14

  • Power *

    salmon, rice, quinoa, spinach, sweet potato, avocado

    $15

Every day 11 pm - 1:00 am


BBS Favorites

  • smash burger

    american cheese, lettuce, tomato, awesome sauce

    single $9

    double $12

  • 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

    $16

    gluten free, sesame, soy

  • Parmesan Truffle Fries

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

    $13

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

  • Truffled Mushroom Flatbread

    marinara, goat cheese, arugula

    $12

  • Burnt Ends Flatbread

    bbq brisket, pickled jalapeño, red onion

    $13

Sandwiches

sandwiches served with housemade potato chips and pickle spear

  • Social Burger*

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

    $19

    GF BUN

    dairy, egg

  • Black Bean Burger

    avocado, tomato, chiptole aioli, multigrain bun

    $17

    GF BUN

    egg, vegetarian, vegan option

  • steak bomb

    shaved steak, mushrooms, peppers, onions, american cheese, sub roll

    $16

Desserts

  • Chocolate Cake

    $11

  • Seasonal Creme Brulee

    $11

  • New York Cheesecake

    $11

    dairy, egg, gluten, tree nut

*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.