Half a block off the Public Garden, this lively bar-resto has two patios. In season, both street-side tables and an insiders' rooftop urban canyon lure in Back Bay shoppers and the after-work crowd with friendly service and handcrafted drinks. Brian Poe oversees the Rattlesnake's neo-Tex-Mex cuisine—signature tacos, enchiladas, and wild-boar burritos.
Food22 Decor16 Service20 Cost$21
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Chef Brian Poe's "spicy" spins on Mexican "classics" have a "bite worthy of the name" at his...
Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake Restaurant Review:
What was once four parts boozy hangout to one part eatery is now led by chef Brian Poe, who headed up the kitchen of the rooftop deck before taking over the restaurant. At night, the hot-spot lures frat boys and sorority gals of all ages with a party vibe that wafts down from the aforementioned deck (aka The Urban Canyon). Food was formerly secondary to the cocktails, but a menu update thanks...
Four parts boozy hangout to one part eatery, this Back Bay old-timer lures frat boys and sorority gals of all ages with a party vibe that wafts down from its rooftop deck (a/k/a "The Urban Canyon"). Food here has always been secondary to…