The 88 Club — Restaurant in Boston

First visit. Mostly older white crowd and it felt off. A birthday guest announced "I love virgins" on the mic which was gross. Food from Dumpling Daughter was heavy and doughy. We found a second menu only after ordering. Server forgot drinks and basics so I grabbed silverware and asked other staff. The name gave me pause since 88 is also a hate symbol and that put me on edge even after I learned it refers to piano keys. A small note explaining the name would help. For the bowling alley menu maybe try adding a falafel wrap, tandoori wings, or peri peri cauliflower or something. I would come back if service tightens and the food improves.

Pianist was excellent but song choice was for an older white audience.

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Went back and it was a different crowd. Got a pizza and a buttery pretzel and both were good. Musician was phenomenal and the crowd was much better.

The service is still terrible. told me they can only give me bar napkins then ran away from the table before I could ask for silverware. Only got 2 drinks all night because the waiter wasn't coming...

I truly can’t say enough good things about our experience at The 88 Club last weekend. My mom and I went to celebrate the end of her cancer treatment and we had the time of our lives!!!

From the moment we entered the space, which is decorated from floor to ceiling with festive decor, we felt super welcomed. Our reserved table was ready (a booth by the piano) and the second we sat down, we received foam sticks, popcorn, and a welcome champagne from the manager.

We were there for three hours and fully enjoyed the experience. EVERY member of the staff was amazing, the drinks were yummy (and affordable), the food was delicious, and the ambiance couldn’t be beat.

I highly recommend this for celebrations, birthdays, dinners, work events, and date nights. Thank you for making our night on the town so special. Definitely a highlight of our...

We came here mainly because D’s Keys closed down and this spot seemed like the next best thing, and it didn’t disappoint. While the vibe is definitely different, it’s in a great way. The atmosphere feels more refined and thoughtfully put together, from the menu to the overall aesthetics. That said, the place doesn’t take itself too seriously, there’s a cheeky neon sign near the bathrooms reminding guests not to do substances, which gave us a laugh.

The staff was genuinely friendly, and the piano player was incredibly talented, blending humor with impressive musical skills. It was pretty quiet around 7:30 when we arrived, but things started to pick up nicely about an hour later. I also appreciated how it connects to Kings, it adds a fun, unique dynamic.

Overall, a 5/5 experience. We’ll...