Very trendy interior. A very solid seafood restaurant. They have steak too, who come from grill 23, so a place for all pallets. Food was very solid overall and I will return 4/5 Fluke crude with passion fruit and strawberries. Fishing sauce with good acidity. The fluke was fresh and tender. But the sauce overpowered the fish 3.5/5 Clam chowder 4/5 wish there was a bit more clams, but very rich and flavorful overall. This would really but the spot in the winder Branzino 5/5 perfectly cooked, crispy skin. Anchovy butter added great umami flavor . Perfectly executed dish. Fregula and and peas created a nice texture and a nice mild flavor to compliment the dish.

For the love of brunch, run don't walk, and go grab yourself the lobster hash at The Banks Fish House! This is the most decadent yet well rounded brunch dish with rich and savory flavors that go perfectly together. We also enjoyed the chowder and oysters. The service was excellent and the ambiance was inviting with great natural light pouring through the windows of the restaurant. We sat downstairs at the bar and want to try sitting upstairs during our next visit!

My family hosted my bridal shower at The Banks Fish House and it was nothing short of amazing! Erica couldn't have been more helpful during the planning process. She is very responsive and flexible --- we really enjoyed working with her. The shower was perfect in every way and a lot of that had to do with Banks! We rented the 'The City View' (one of their many event spaces) which is a beautiful room with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Back Bay. We opted for the 2-course brunch and offered french toast, fried chicken sandwiches and lobster rolls as our entree selections. Almost everyone, including myself, ordered a lobster roll! The lobster rolls were delicious and FULL of lobster. Banks allowed us to bring a cake in as well as another dessert from our favorite bakery. We really appreciated that! The staff waiting on us during the shower were fabulous. Drink service was attentive and quick and they were great about checking in on me, which was so nice! We highly recommend hosting your event at Banks. The restaurant is beautiful, the food is delicious and the staff are fantastic! We couldn't have had a better experience and can't wait to come back in the future!

We wanted to finish up our visit with more lobster rolls and this place seemed like a good fit. We ordered the cold lobster rolls which were expensive ($50) but very good. Big chunky pieces of lobster with a hint of sweetness and minimal amount of vinegar flavor (which may be a local thing but we don't like it). The buns were a little too thick but nicely buttered and toasted on the outside - if it was half the thickness it would have been perfect. The fries were not great. Dry and a little overdue - I recommend sticking with chips. Overall it was good but too pricey so I'm not planning to revisit

We came here for a weekend brunch, no reservations, but we were able to be seated immediately. The ambiance was great with a fireplace, and beautiful floor to ceiling windows to people watch. Our main goal coming here was to try to the clam chowder -- we had heard amazing things and it was did not disappoint. We also had a fried oyster reuben which was honestly incredible, and a lobster roll which was good but not the best we've had in Boston. Cocktails were also 10/10 - I'd recommend the Violet Nights. The only minor critique is the timing of the food coming out. Our entrees came out before the starter clam chowder and then 5 minutes into our main course the chowder finally came out which then we had too much food on our table at once.. all in all though I'd recommend checking this place out.

I've been here twice and have not had a bad meal. The fireplace is bomb (first floor). Second visit I dined upstairs (Me: "oh damn, there is a whole upstairs area!??"). Staff was great. * Dover Sole Meunière 5/5- I cannot tell you if it needs to be $70 or what makes it $70. What I can tell you is that it was the best sole I've had. * Ceviche 5/5 - very good. If it was customized to my taste, I'd add a little more of a spicy kick but the flavor profile was yum. The plantain chips were fresh and delicious. * Jumbo Scallops 5/5 - SO GOOD. * Branzino 4/5 - beautifully cooked. Perfect crisp on the skin. Great sauce. Downgraded to 4 only because it felt a tad under salted.

This is a return visit to the fabulous Banks Fish House right outside Copley Square on the corner of Stuart and Clarendon Streets. Sunday brunch was the ticket for my two besties and me, and reservations scored us a window table in the 2nd floor dining room with a beautiful view of the street and Trinity Church in the distance. The greeters and servers were cordial, accommodating and efficient, as usual. We all started with glasses of sauvignon blanc, promptly delivered. No bread for the table (we didn't ask), but our meals came without much delay so we didn't miss it. I had the Serrano Ham Eggs Benedict which surprisingly was less than to my taste. My fault for not asking the eggs be cooked more--they were runny. I was expecting a thicker slice of ham but the Serrano Ham was thin like prosciutto and crispy. It was tasty, though, so I didn't leave a bite. It came with roasted potatoes, which were perfect, and a side salad of what looked to be mixed greens, which went mostly untouched because for me the eggs benedict was the main event. Bestie 1 got the Fried Whole Belly Clams and Waffles which she raved about. The clams were fresh and the side of candied bacon was crisp, she said. Bestie 2 got an egg-white omelette with wild mushrooms, spinach, (hold the cheese), home fries and an English muffin on the side, all of which she declared delicious. The ambiance was relaxed and uncrowded, I'm guessing due to the fact that it was the end of school vacation week. All and all it's a lovely place with price points for everyone and delicious food. Will be back! P.S. apologies in advance for the photos taken mid-meal. Sometimes I get so caught up in the food delivery I forget to take pictures until later!

Wow, really great experience! Saw this as I was walking through the Copley area and knew we had to make a reservation to come. Best way to get here is ride share or the T. Limited parking in the area, but worth it. We made a reservation for a Saturday evening at 8PM a few days in advance. It seemed there were a good number of reservations because the restaurant is two floors. We ordered some drinks to start that were delicious, a French 75 and an old fashioned. Highly, highly recommend that clam chowder. Some of the best in the city! For dinner we ordered from the land and the sea. That Lobster Bake is made for two, but if you're really hungry it can be all yours. I ordered the Arcadian salad with grilled chicken (a yummy and healthy option). Usually salads don't come with much chicken, but this one came with a decent amount. The service was great, some TVs all around playing sports and a nice, warm fire. A bit of a fancy date night, but worth it. Highly recommend this spot!

I came here before without knowing it's famous nearby. My brother recommended their lobster roll and fries. We walked in Friday at noon. I liked their fireplace. It's warm and cozy without radiating too much heat. Very soothing to look at too. I did end up getting the lobster roll swapping chips for fries. I didn't like the items on their lunch prix fixe so didn't force myself. I also wanted clam chowder and was so happy I did. It might be the first time I genuinely appreciate cured fatty meat. It added so much umami to the soup without being too overpowering and obnoxious. I really like chives so the chive oil on top was a nice touch. The dinner roll was also a pleasant surprise. It's soft and fluffy like milk bread. The milk wash and course salt on top added extra flavor and texture. Lobster roll was surprisingly big! I don't regret paying $46(?) for this considering they give 1.5x lobster compared to other places. The lobster meat is so fresh and juicy and sweet. I was too full to finish the roll itself. If I didn't have the clam chowder and amazing dinner roll, the lobster roll bread would've been solid. But with a full belly and comparison of breads, the lobster roll bread was too oily and stiff. My brother got the burger and liked it.