OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant and bar on St. James Avenue in Boston, with a menu shaped by seasonal, locally inspired ingredients. The cooking follows a farm-to-table approach, while the drinks program focuses on craft cocktails and classic American wines. The result is a polished setting that works for both a full meal and a drink at the bar.

The restaurant occupies an artfully restored interior with a dramatic sense of place. Its signature feature is an 83-foot copper bar, which forms the social center of the dining room and gives the space an easy blend of restaurant and lounge atmosphere. The setting has a dressed-up feel without being limited to formal occasions, making it suitable for local diners, visitors, business meals, and evenings built around cocktails.

Seasonality is central to the food and beverage experience. Ingredients associated with the local market guide the menu, while the bar brings a similarly considered approach to cocktails and mocktails. The combination gives OAK a clear connection to the region’s produce and culinary character without losing the comfort of a contemporary American restaurant.

Several spaces support different kinds of gatherings. High-top seating near the bar suits social dining and drinks, while the Red Room Lounge and St. James Experience provide additional settings for private or semi-private occasions. The restaurant also accommodates private events, including celebratory dinners and company gatherings, with spaces designed for both standing receptions and seated meals.

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen fits diners looking for a stylish meal, a well-made cocktail, or a more structured event in a historic-feeling hotel setting. Its balance of seasonal food, an active bar, and flexible gathering spaces makes it particularly appropriate for special occasions, group dinners, and relaxed drinks after time spent around Copley Square.