No. 9 Park

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9 Park St., Boston, MA 02108 • 617-742-9991

Overview

The classic, dark-wood floors and cream-colored booths of No. 9 Park, tucked inside a historic Beacon Hill townhouse, may not scream excitement. That reaction is reserved for the food, as award-winning chef Barbara Lynch uses local produce to churn out some of the city?s most celebrated fare. She plays with both Italian and French techniques, giving herself the freedom to constantly re-create the contemporary menu, but a few winning dishes never stray far from the list, including the prune-stuffed gnocchi topped with a healthy serving of seared foie gras, and the crispy pork belly with braised Belgian endive and jalape?o aioli. The whole staff is trained under wine director Cat Silirie, so every server poses as a de facto sommelier ready with the story behind just about every bottle on the list. The bar staff, meanwhile, is helping lead a revival of the city?s cocktail scene ? the smooth vodka-lime Palmyra is a local favorite.

Where is No. 9 Park located?

Blessed with one of Boston’s most prestigious addresses, No. 9 Park takes its name from its location: 9 Park St., at the intersection with Beacon Street. The restaurant sits at the peak of Beacon Hill, and its floor-to-ceiling windows give diners the best views of Boston Common and the Massachusetts State House. No. 9 Park’s understated entrance on Park Street gives way to an elegant, and often romantic, ambiance on the inside. With only 18 tea-lit candle tables in the restaurant, reservations at No. 9 Park are among Boston’s most coveted.

What is the dress code at No. 9 Park?
No. 9 Park is one of Boston’s more upscale restaurants and, as such, has a dress code to match. While the restaurant does not require a jacket and tie, diners should dress appropriately for No. 9 Park’s elegant setting. Nice jeans are acceptable in the bar, but you’re more likely to find diners in business suits and dresses. Keep in mind, No. 9 Park is located in the heart of Beacon Hill, just steps from the State House where power suits and pumps rule the marble floors. It’s likely you’ll see many of those same outfits walking into No. 9 Park, and you’ll feel more comfortable if you blend in.
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What is the price range for a meal at No. 9 Park?
No. 9 Park offers a bar menu and main dining room menu. The bar menu offerings range in price from $7 to $39, but bar goers can also order from the main dining room menu. The main dining room menu offers a three-course prix fixe menu for $69 or a seven-course chef’s tasting menu for $112. For an extra $74, you can get wine pairings with each course. Additionally, you can order a la carte from the menu; appetizers cost about $21 and entrees cost about $39.
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What is the interior design of No. 9 Park?
No. 9 Park uses its exterior views to its advantage. With unprecedented views of Boston Common and the State House, there’s not much No. 9 Park has to do to decorate. No. 9 Park is a small and elegant restaurant, possessing some of the best views of the Boston skyline and the Boston Common. Candles and dim ceiling lights dot the dark interior, offset by white tablecloths and silver flatware. The dining room was designed by Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz of C&J Katz, and features a muted taupe-and-brown palette, antique chandeliers and dark wood floors in the dining room and bar areas.
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What is the menu like at No. 9 Park?
No. 9 Park’s menu ranges from small bites to a seven-course, chef’s tasting menu, and everything within the spectrum puts an eclectic spin on classic dishes. If you’re looking to snack while you drink, or if you just need something to tide you over before sitting down for dinner, the bar menu offers smaller bites starting at $7. Innovative options include seared foie gras and the restaurant’s signature prune-stuffed gnocchi. Try the crispy pork belly if you want something small, but with entree substance. Entrees cost $39 a la carte and include Pekin duck breast prepared with confit leg, baby vegetables and sour cherries, or the Colorado lamb loin with artichoke, preserved lemon and green almonds. Entrées can be ordered as part of the three-course prix fixe menu for $69, or as part of a seven-course, chef’s tasting menu for $112. Items for prix-fixe menus are the same menu as a la carte, but offer you a little break in price when ordered together. The Chef’s Tasting menu is a 7-course prix-fixe menu that changes daily for $112 and each course can be paired with wine for an additional $74. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh seafood, organic chicken or a juicy lamb loin, No. 9 Park has a balanced and original take on a variety of different dishes.
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