Caveau — Local services in Boston

If I could give 0 stars for service I would

We arrived at 8:15 for a birthday dinner reservation for 6. When we arrived we had brought in our own customized cake and had requested them to do candles, cutting, and birthday celebration etc. they let us know that their would be a “Dessert fee” of $25 dollars. Which we agreed to as we had seen the light up sign, strobe sticks etc online so we were fine with that fee. When it was time for the cake to come out, our server came out she was by herself, cake not cut, no birthday sigh, no celebration to it at all. They had left the cake on the table with no knife, plates, or really anything needed for a birthday cake. When we received our receipt instead of the initial “dessert fee of 25” that was established was now 50 dollars for the bare minimal work. We told our waitress and she took 25 off, which unfortunately we should’ve had the whole fee removed because they didn’t do anything they were supposed to do, basically paid 25 for them to take the cake out of the box and hand it to us… their fee costed more than the cake did.

We had also ordered the teacup/tea kettle set up. NOT WORTH IT. Super watered down drinks and costed 125 dollars. Basically tasted like juice.

Another instance that happened, they automatically charged everyone a 20% gratuity on the checks which wasn’t adjustable and then had a separate part asking for “additional gratuity” no one at my party gave them an additional gratuity as they had already taken 20% from everyone…

Overall service was garbage, I’m guessing because they automatically take 20% gratuity from your card these mid level servers think it’s ok to be trash at their jobs and give people uncalled for attitude over not getting an additional tip to their tip they take out without you knowing.

The aesthetic was pretty but I could get way more for my dollar at another place. Not worth it. This place won’t last long if they continue to operate the way they do....

Went here strictly for the nightlife experience, so I can't attest for the food.

This new bar is seriously cool, it has this goth/underground/garden aesthetic to it. I haven't seen anything else like it in New England. The night I went, there was a $40 cover. At first, I was slightly put off by the price point being a little steep, however upon walking in I can see why they charge the amount. It was basically a performance; there was a legit DJ and a sound/light guy (coolest light show I've seen in this area). When I look at it as if it was a venue for a live show, $40 makes sense. However, if i were paying for some random Joe Blow, I wouldn't be happy.

On the night I went the dress code was lax, guys were getting in with shorts, sneakers, and baseball caps. Girls with light jeans and jean shorts. I'm not a prude so I didn't mind. It's summer, people want to dress comfortably and Caveau is a new bar so they should be lax on this to get people in and experience them.

It did not take too long to get drinks, about 4 minutes. There is one long bar, and it had about 4 bartenders working it. However i do think drinks were a little steeply priced given the quality. They weren't terrible, but I expected something better than what I'd get at a dive bar.

Now for the only thing I really did not like. There are far too many VIP sections, especially on the dance floor. It completely neutered the experience, and I wasn't able to feel comfortable on the dance floor due to it feeling like we were being herded by the sanctions. I counted about 15 VIP sections, and on prime-time Friday night only about 4 were being used. My recommendation, get rid of the ones on the dance floor, or at the very least the ones in the middle...leaving two for the flanks of the floor. That might also create some artificial demand for VIP so they might sell more than four on a Friday ;).

Improve the drinks and get rid of some VIP sections and this...

My friend and I recently visited Caveau, primarily enticed by the allure of a dining experience distinct from the harder-to-access nightclub scene it is known for. While the seating arrangement was atypical, on plush couches with meals served on a console table with a marble top, the culinary journey was anything but ordinary. As expected from a COJE group venture, the food did not compromise on quality, veering towards the concept of maximalism with rich, robust flavors.

The menu at Caveau is an intriguing blend of French Polynesian-inspired fusion cuisine, with a few standout dishes taking center stage. The Bora Bora shrimp, Wagyu steak tataki, and Miso lobster pizza, in particular, were creations worth mentioning.

The Bora Bora shrimp bathed in Tahitian vanilla-coconut sauce was a delight, exuding a fragrance that was reminiscent of a rich, creamy latte. The combination of coconut and vanilla was sublime, creating a unique flavor profile that was both indulgent and comforting. Another favorite was the Wagyu steak tataki, which offered an impressive play on textures and flavors.

Yet, the real surprise was the Tahitian French Bread Pizza with Miso Lobster. The French bread offered a delicious crispy texture, and the lavish toppings were a harmonious blend of succulent lobster chunks, creamy fontina, miso-garlic butter, kabayaki sauce, and yuzu pea greens. Each element played its part, creating an elevated take on pizza that was both satisfying and innovative.

Caveau is indeed an unexpected culinary gem in Boston, proving that a novel dining experience doesn't have to come at the cost of exceptional food. The creative cuisine, combined with the unique setting, makes Caveau a top choice for those seeking to explore beyond the traditional...