While Eddie V’s Prime Seafood is renowned for serving incredibly fresh seafood that reaches your table within hours of being caught, the Back Bay venue is also gaining attention for its remarkable offering of aged, flavorful steaks.
Boston is home to a plethora of steakhouses, but if you seek a place where you can savor hand-carved beef alongside live entertainment in an upscale setting, Eddie V’s is certainly a standout option.
Located in the Prudential Center, this beloved restaurant presents a range of options from broiled center-cut steaks to an award-winning wine list featuring over 300 selections recognized by Wine Spectator, as well as a captivating seafood array.
Start your evening in the V Lounge with a glass of wine or opt for one of their inventive cocktails, such as the rich “With love, Eddie,” complete with a personal note from Eddie, a bourbon-heavy “Private Plane,” or the “Hope Diamond” served with a diamond-shaped ice cube.
Each evening, the V Lounge features live music trios, creating an ideal ambiance with music that remains at a volume suitable for relaxed conversation. If you drop by from Sunday through Thursday between 4 to 6:30 p.m., you can enjoy select wines by the glass for just $9, hand-shaken cocktails for $10, and specially priced appetizers like mini filet sandwiches, lollipop lamb chops, and black truffle tartare.
Begin your meal with a choice of East or West Coast oysters served chilled alongside cocktail and mignonette sauces. The Connecticut Blue Points are notably larger and deliver a pleasant medium brine. For a truly lavish experience, savor the Big Eddie tower, brimming with wild jumbo Gulf shrimp, Blue Point oysters, ahi tuna poke, jumbo lump crab, Alaskan king crab, and Maine lobster.
Our amiable and accommodating server Jayna was eager to provide suggestions and share insights on the most popular dishes. The tableside steak tartare features hand-chopped center-cut filet mignon mixed at your table with fresh egg yolk, capers, and extra virgin olive oil.
Throughout the evening, Managing Partner Andrew Cregg was seen visiting diners to ensure their satisfaction.
When considering hot appetizers, the crab cake is a must-try. This restaurant staple is filled with jumbo lump crab meat, coated with a light panko crust, pan-seared to perfection, and finished off with an irresistible homemade remoulade sauce.
Eddie V’s range of prime seafood includes Chilean sea bass prepared Hong Kong-style, caramelized Georges Bank scallops, and parmesan and crispy panko encrusted sole.
For the perfect pairing, consider ordering a bottle of Oberon cabernet, sit back, and prepare to be impressed.
For the main courses, indulge in a classic surf and turf featuring a premium hand-cut steak like the extra tender 10-ounce center cut filet mignon, combined with a broiled cold water lobster tail and served with drawn butter.
A flavorful 18-ounce USDA Prime bone-in New York strip served with a luscious cognac peppercorn sauce becomes even more delightful when paired with butter-poached lobster and aged white cheddar mashed potatoes.
Additional side dishes include crab fried rice with mushrooms and scallions; truffled macaroni and cheese; and grilled asparagus seasoned with sea salt and lemon.
Leave room for a standout dessert. The bananas foster butter cake is flambéed tableside for an engaging experience and served with butter pecan ice cream and whipped cream.
Other dessert options include classic crème brulee, a warm Belgian chocolate cake, fresh berries served with cream, and a Meyer lemon tart.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood is located at 122 Belvidere Street in Boston.
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