Boston Restaurant Week | Came for the beef tartar

🍳 Davio’s: Seaport’s Restaurant Week Brunch—Bread Steals the Show, But Watch the Tip Picked Davio’s Seaport location for 2022 Restaurant Week’s special Sunday brunch—and while the menu’s long gone, the highlights (and one major annoyance) are worth noting. The view? Stunning, especially outdoors on a nice day. The star? Unexpectedly, the bread. ✨ The Standouts Complimentary Bread: 🥖 The biggest surprise. Two massive, warm popovers dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with soft, unsalted butter. Sweet, fluffy, and addictive—we could’ve eaten just these and left happy. Chocolate Lava Cake with Coffee Ice Cream: 🍫 Obsessed. Rich, bitter-sweet dark chocolate cake with a molten center, paired with coffee ice cream (also slightly bitter). No cloying sweetness—managed to finish every bite (a rarity for me with desserts). Short Rib Hash: 🥩 Braised short rib mixed with red peppers, seasoned with a hint of Mexican-inspired spice. Tender, flavorful, and more interesting than the steak dish. Sirloin with Eggs Benedict: 🥩🍳 A classic brunch combo: char-grilled sirloin (surprisingly tender, not tough) stacked with a runny egg. The real MVP? The side potatoes—crispy-skinned, fluffy inside. 😐 The “Meh” Beef Tartare: 🥩 Olive oil-heavy on its own, but better when spread on bread with dijon sauce (tastes like mayo). Texturally similar to sashimi—easy to like, but not memorable. Arugula with Fried Duck Egg: 🥬 Just arugula, cheese, truffle vinegar, and a fried egg. Bland, overshadowed by the tartare. Vanilla Pudding: 🍮 Strange, artificial sweetness with a creamy texture. The accompanying cookies were good, but the pudding itself? Skip. 🚨 Tip Warning Price: $32 pre-tax + tip (great value for the spread). Bill Issue: When splitting checks, the auto-calculated tip was based on the total bill (not per person). We didn’t notice and ended up paying 36%—always check your tip math! Davio’s Seaport delivers a solid brunch with great views and standout bread/dessert. Just watch the tip calculation—and go for the short rib hash or chocolate lava cake. 📍 Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse 26 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210 #BostonBrunch #RestaurantWeek #SeaportEats