Society on High — Restaurant in Boston

At Society on High, where marble meets maritime in Boston's bustling Financial District, the swordfish arrives like a well-executed market trade – precisely timed and delivering impressive returns. The hefty cut commands its plate with executive presence, wearing a meticulous peppercorn crust that would pass any board's scrutiny. It rests in a shallow pool of citrus-forward broth that proves transparency in cooking, like good business, is always in style.

The fish's supporting portfolio includes tender white beans that float like buoys in the golden liquid, while strategically placed yellow pepper slices add both visual and flavor dividends. Each bite offers the kind of reliable returns that keep regulars investing their evenings here, with a texture that splits the difference between opulent and approachable.

But before the main event, the appetizer round proves equally bullish. The hummus arrives whipped to a consistency that suggests someone in the kitchen has an advanced degree in smooth – it's velvet in earthenware, with tahini notes that play the long game. The guacamole performs like a rising star, its bright acids and creamy base creating a harmony that would impress even the toughest market analysts.

Then there are the tater tots – a childhood portfolio diversified for adult palates. These golden cubes arrive bearing a seasoning blend that turns comfort food into a growth opportunity. Their exterior maintains a crunch that would survive any stress test, while their interiors remain as soft as a bear market landing.

The space itself hedges its bets beautifully between power lunch and pleasure cruise. While the marble bar suggests serious business, the vintage touches and warm lighting create the kind of atmosphere where deals are sealed with a smile rather than just a signature. As evening trades into night, the jazz notes float through the air like well-timed market tips, and the crowd shifts from Brooks Brothers to untucked optimism.

Society on High manages this balance sheet of flavors and atmosphere with the kind of precision that suggests they know exactly what their market wants. In a city where dining options trade like futures, they've carved out a niche that pays reliable dividends in both sustenance and style. The result is a restaurant that, like a well-managed portfolio, satisfies both the cautious investor and the...

Honestly don't even know what it's like inside. The bouncer refused my group admission based on a dress code even though we bought tickets into the bar through a bar crawl that mentioned nothing about this 'dress code'. We weren't the only people who weren't allowed in either based on the fact we were wearing jeans even though the other bouncers outside were wearing jeans and they ignored us in line while they discussed that jeans were okay as long as they were a part of another promotion they were running. I then had the f-word screamed at me multiple times after mentioning we had already paid to be there because how dare I go against this petty man's word. He also tried to scream at me about how he was just on pay roll and following orders, but I'm really confused as to how he thinks his pay roll is paid if you're refusing paying customers entrance. Will never try to go back here since customer service clearly isn't part of...

Decent spot that we came across while strolling through on New Years Eve. It was pretty empty and quiet when we arrived around 6pm but we were ready for a drink and some food to get the night started. I’m glad the sign was prominent outside because it was a little tough to find once we entered the building but the guard pointed us in the right direction.

We were seated at a high top by a window and settled in a couple cocktails and a pizza (margarita) and baked Brie plate.

Our waitress was friendly and brought us our drinks quickly and the food came out soon after.

Overall it was not a bad experience, everything was pretty standard in terms of flavor, price, and ambience. Good spot to get started but not a home run.

Note: another party came in and even though the place was basically empty, the host seated them right next to us. Not the end of the world but a little strange when they could have separated us...