Best restaurants near InterContinental Boston (waterfront and downtown)
InterContinental Boston offers several on-site options for meals and drinks, including Matria (Northern Italian steakhouse) and waterfront dining at Five-10 Waterfront, plus two cocktail bars: Bar Fellini and Loyall Counting Room. For reservations, the hotel encourages booking via Resy/OpenTable or by contacting the restaurants directly.
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On-site restaurants you can use during your stay
InterContinental Boston’s primary on-site restaurant is Matria, a Northern Italian steakhouse that serves breakfast, weekend brunch, and dinner. Matria emphasizes Piedmont- and Italian Riviera–inspired dishes and has a seasonal outdoor terrace.
Five-10 Waterfront is the hotel’s American seasonal waterfront venue offering lunch and dinner service with water views. The hotel lists both Matria and Five-10 Waterfront among its signature dining options.
- Matria — Breakfast, Brunch (weekends), Dinner; business-casual dress code.
- Five-10 Waterfront — American seasonal menu with waterfront seating; hours vary (ask the concierge).
- Piedmont Room — private dining option associated with Matria for reserved private dinners.
| Venue | Type | Typical Service |
|---|---|---|
| Matria | Northern Italian steakhouse | Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner |
| Five-10 Waterfront | American seasonal | Lunch & Dinner (hours vary) |
| Piedmont Room | Private dining | Reserve for private dinners |
Waterfront dining and terraces
The hotel fronts Fort Point Channel and promotes a seasonal outdoor terrace for Matria and a waterfront terrace used by Five-10 Waterfront and 510 Waterfront Terrace. These spaces provide direct harbor or channel views from the hotel’s dining areas.
InterContinental Boston also references the InterContinental Gardens, a waterfront promenade along Fort Point Channel, which serves items from the hotel’s dining venues in warmer months.
- Seasonal outdoor terrace available at Matria.
- 510 Waterfront Terrace (listed as a hotel venue) for water views and casual outdoor seating.
- InterContinental Gardens — waterfront promenade with dining items from hotel venues in warm months.
| Outdoor Option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Matria Terrace | Seasonal; subject to weather and availability |
| 510 Waterfront Terrace | Hotel terrace offering water views |
| InterContinental Gardens | Promenade serving items from hotel dining venues during warmer months |
Cocktail bars and evening options
Bar Fellini is the hotel’s Italian-inspired cocktail bar with a 1960s aesthetic and an attached reservation desk; the bar’s hours run in the afternoon into late evening. A check-in at Bar Fellini can lead to access to the Loyall Counting Room speakeasy.
Loyall Counting Room is an intimate speakeasy-style cocktail bar adjacent to Bar Fellini and themed around Boston’s revolutionary-era history. Loyall Counting Room has limited published hours and historically used a password or scroll process for access via Bar Fellini’s desk.
- Bar Fellini — open daily from mid-afternoon; kitchen closes late evening (verify current closing times).
- Loyall Counting Room — speakeasy entry via Bar Fellini; published hours vary by source and may be limited to several evenings per week.
- Reservations recommended for both venues, especially Loyall Counting Room due to limited seating.
| Bar | Characteristic | Typical Hours (published) |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Fellini | 1960s Italian-inspired cocktail bar | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM (Sun–Mon); 3:00 PM–12:00 AM (Tue–Sat) |
| Loyall Counting Room | Speakeasy cocktail bar (limited seating) | Wed–Thu 6:00 PM–12:00 AM; Fri–Sat 6:00 PM–1:00 AM (hours vary by source) |
Private dining and events — making a reservation
If you need a private dinner or small event, the Piedmont Room can be reserved as part of the Matria dining experience. The hotel also operates multiple event spaces, including the Rose Kennedy Ballroom and Abigail Adams Ballroom, for larger private functions.
Reservations are encouraged across the hotel’s dining venues. You can reserve through the hotel (ask the concierge), via Resy/OpenTable where listed, or by calling the restaurant directly.
- Piedmont Room — private dining tied to Matria.
- Rose Kennedy Ballroom and Abigail Adams Ballroom — hotel ballrooms used for large private events.
- Best practice — contact the concierge or the restaurant directly to confirm availability and food options.
| Space | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Room | Private dining | Reserve through Matria/concierge |
| Rose Kennedy Ballroom | Large events, weddings, conferences | Hotel’s largest ballroom with waterfront views |
| Abigail Adams Ballroom | Medium-to-large events | Alternative ballroom for receptions and ceremonies |
Accessibility, dress code, and practical tips
InterContinental Boston states accessible dining and public areas are available; if you have specific accessibility needs for restaurant seating or private dining, contact the hotel directly to confirm arrangements.
Matria follows a business casual dress code; the hotel recommends reservations across its venues. The hotel suggests using Resy or OpenTable where available, or calling the restaurant numbers listed by the property.
- Dress code — Matria: business casual.
- Reservations — encouraged; walk-ins accepted when space permits.
- Accessibility — hotel dining and lounges are wheelchair-accessible; contact the hotel for special requests.
| Topic | What to do |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Use Resy/OpenTable or call the restaurant/concierge |
| Special access needs | Contact hotel or restaurant in advance |
| Dress code | Matria: business casual; check for other venue guidelines |
Nearby sights to pair with dining
The hotel sits on Fort Point Channel and places guests close to the Harborwalk and downtown attractions. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is adjacent to the hotel and Rowes Wharf and South Station are also within easy pedestrian reach from the property.
Use an after-dinner stroll along the Harborwalk or a short walk to nearby downtown landmarks to round out an evening; the hotel concierge can suggest route details and current opening hours for attractions.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum — adjacent to the hotel.
- Harborwalk and Fort Point Channel — waterfront paths next to the hotel.
- South Station — a major transit hub a short walk from the property.
| Attraction | Relation to hotel |
|---|---|
| Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum | Adjacent / next to the hotel |
| Harborwalk / Fort Point Channel | Waterfront path right outside the hotel |
| South Station | Nearby transit hub (short walk) |
