I went here a couple of times, but the most memorable had to be for a friend's birthday. We all (about 15 of us) went for dinner and it was a riot. The whole night the server called me red (I was wearing a red shirt). They also gave us guys the infamous hats which can be shaped to look like a "special" cigarette or the male member, with funny sayings on the front that I can't list in this review. I think the only one I can put is "Two Pump Chump". They were pretty racy, scrap that, they were the speed of sound. The girls all got balloons tied to their hair with equally funny, if not worse phrases. When we all ordered our drinks we got the following spill: "If it's fizzy and brown it's Coke, if it's fizzy and white it's Sprite, if it's funny smelling Coke then it's Root Beer, and if it's looking like your Sprite has no bubbles its Water genius. They then threw a fistful of straws at us and told us to choke. Before our food came they bought us napkins and encouraged us to then throw them at other patrons. We complied. It was hilarious. Now onto the food. I ordered the Fried Scallops which came with fries. They were phenomenal. Cooked just right and the fries were crisp. On the returning two trips I found that they'd been taken off the menu. I can't recall what I got the other two times, but if I can't remember it then it was ok. Nothing to complain about. I'd definitely go back here in a heartbeat! We really need one in DC!!
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Billy Su B.
truly, ladies and gentleman, this is a penis's last resort. if you cannot get shrimp cocktail right, there can be no hope. i thought it would be safe to order. no. as i picked sadly at my bucket o' shrimp (all 6 of them), a symphony of clatter accosted my ears: screaming would-be brides under 25- breasts jiggling about their tacky tanks, liquor sloshing from the glass into their hazy lil' eyes and bad tops while their henchmen brides maids chant: chug, chug, chug.. O MY GOD TIFFANY I CAN SEE THROUGH YOUR HALTER TOP!!! meanwhile, a scrawny little fellow with bad earrings and a guitar sat on a stool wailing the most offensive version of houses of the holy that i have ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ....etc.. etc.. ......heard in my life. i am ashamed to have breached the threshold of this mad-house. WHEN am i going to learn to meet visiting tourist friends AFTER they've eaten at the bad restaurant they insisted on eating in. WHEN? o, and the waitresses do this 'cute' little thing where they're rude to you. the only thing this place got right was the name. no one enjoyed their food, with the exception of the girl next to me who liked her wings. she's from nebraska.
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tammy w.
HAh,, i didnt realize it was all an act at first.. this was the surprise that a few of my friends sprung up on me when I went there with them. Interestingly enough, the waitresses are pretty witty and some of the jokes that they do,, balloons/hats, are funny.. The only proiblem I had with the place was that I ordered a basket and there was wax paper covering it to make it look like a full basket.. so essentially i paid 15 bucks for a few pieces of meat,, still though,, a different kind of place..
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Janelle M.
This place totally ruined the good vibe I had while visiting Boston. Picture it - Boston - Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS vs the NY Yankees - walking around the city as fired up Boston fans make their way into various bars for the start of the game. Fun times, right? Well yeah, that's until we showed up at this place. We walk downstairs into this dark dining area with community seating at long picnic-like tables. The place is packed with drunk sorority girls, bachelorette parties, Cougars scoping out their prey, tourists, and people like myself - thinking, what the F am I doing here? Well, I figure, hey - at least the game is on, right? Of course, I can't hear it due to the horrible cover band blaring some sort of Top 40 hit. As for the food, not a lot of vegetarian items on the menu; however the waiter is sure to inform me that I must spend at least "X" amount of dollars for my dinner, when I try to order a number of side dishes to create some sort of vegetarian meal. Well, thanks for being so accommodating. So anyway, I order some overpriced pasta dish, minus the flesh and well, an overpriced pasta dish it was. Now, I'm minding my own business while waiting for my food and this douchebag waiter is sticking some sort of paper condom-like hat on my head with some sort of raunchy saying written with a Sharpie on the front. Ok, I get it - this is the deal, the wait staff is supposed to be raunchy and rude and make fun of you. No problem, I'm down, but eventually enough is enough. Do you realize you're not at all funny and I was just being a good sport? I've lost my patience - the food sucks, as does the deafening cover band, and I can't even check the score without being interrupted every second by this tool-bag waiter! In conclusion, I will never return to Dick's - even IF it was my last resort.
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Caitlin D.
I went with my parents, brother, brother's girlfriend, and my boyfriend. My parents have a really good sense of humor and enjoy sarcasm. If you'll be hurt by someone joking about you, then this isn't the place to go. The food was good. Our waitress was hilarious! One of the waiters took a picture of my brother and his girlfriend and ran around the restraurant pointing out what goofballs they were. Our waitress teased my boyfriend all night for being a brown noser since he asked to have the same kind of beer my dad was having. At the end of the night, we ended up being the only ones on the patio who got hats. They were really good. Here's what they said: Brother's Girlfriend: I stuff my bra Brother: I pee sitting down Mom: I'm still hot...now it just comes in flashes Dad: This pink thong is killing me Me: As seen on Girls Gone Wild Boyfriend: Ask me about my rash
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Priscilla L.
I came here to get drunk and I could say I've experienced better service at the Dick's in Las Vegas. When I was in Vegas, I didn't even have to order anything, and I was still entertained by the servers there. I expected a rude and bitchy server who could talk sh*t to my face at Dick's in Boston, but she was weak. As for the food, we ordered a sampler, which was good drunk food. I didn't really find anything appealing on the menu. I only gave this place 3 stars ONLY because the tax on the bill was $1.00 on a $50.00 check. I'm from california..and our tax is high.
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Kate F.
*** Please note: In this review I come off as a nasty nasty bitch. I am usually not! I am sweet. I like puppies. I love baking. Rainbows rock. But this particular afternoon, when I could have ended up somewhere simple but fun I ended up here, and it just rubbed me the wrong way. And shoot, sometimes bitchery just feels right... A summary of my review, in case you are too lazy to read the whole thing: YOU PROBABLY SHOULD NOT EVER GO HERE. The atmosphere, although it's their schtick to be rude, is mostly just stupid. Unless you're a 7 year old boy who's big sister gets picked on by the waiter - or your waiter happens to be 17 year old Chris Rock and therefor worth the annoyance for the genius humor and attitude, you probably won't find it very amusing. The food sucked. And even for what it claimed to be and did not achieve it was super expensive. I'm not picky when it comes to (greasy) chain restaurant fare, but this stuff was just nasty. Fries were cold and soggy, "crabby balls" were little more than chum made extra greasy with ineffective frying (booooooooo!), onion rings recommended to us were not as good as BKs, and if the pound of shrimp we got was a full pound I must weigh 569 pounds by their measure. (Though I admit to their relative tastiness.) Also, the beer was served in a warm glass and the hurricane was blah and came out super different both rounds. It's Faenuil Hall people, McCormick and Schmicks is here, there's a Cheers offshoot just down the way, shoot - go to a hot dog vendor and then spend the money you save whale watching or going to the aquarium or something. Not to be crude or anything but Dick's last resort sucked _____. ...Sorry, had to.
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Jennifer K.
This is another one of those "I can't believe that this place manages to get people in the door" type places. They have rude staff - which is the way it's intended to be - who sometimes can crack a smile out of a drunk patron, but in most cases are downright obnoxious as they try to make fun of you and make you laugh all at once. I'm all for dishing on my friends, I do that all the time, but if you're going to do that - do it right! The food sucks. At least they have beer. Definitely not a best -of-boston.
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Michael C.
I could live without ever going back. Food was very mediocre. Better food in Quincy's Market. just tougher to find a seat which is why we decided to come here.
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Tony Z.
Two years later... still sucks
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Amanda S.
I have mixed feelings on this place. Definitely liked the old location they had near the Pru better than this one, which attracts every tourist in town....but this one has a nice open/airy feel to it. First things first, if you've never heard of/been to a Dick's before the idea is that the servers are intentionally rude/sarcastic, throw napkins and straws at you, tie balloons to your hair, make you wear silly hats, etc. So if you're not all right with a little vulgarity, or don't have a good sense of humor, head elsewhere. If you're looking for good food, this is NOT the place. On food alone, I'd rate them 1-2 stars. Really bland. This is realy more of a drinking place - day or night. I could see it being good for groups - birthday parties, bachelorettes, etc. It might also be a good place to bring someone from out of town.
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Joyce K.
Worst restaurant experience ever. They gave away our reservation because our party took too long to assemble and loudly announced to all the other people that they couldn't be seated because of our dumbasses. So there we were humiliated in front of drunk high schoolers and whorish bridesmades waiting for an hour and a half for another table to open up. When it did, we were seated directly in front of the band so that all 18 of us could not converse in any audible manner. Instead I was reduced to a chimpanzee making exaggerated gestures and flailing my limbs around. Dick's is supposed to be gimicky with these paper condoms on your head with writings saying "I pee standing up" or "easier than community college" but no, they said they were too busy to do that with us. So then I guess everyone else in the room was privileged or something. The food was shit and all our orders were wrong. By the end of the night, my head was pounding and my stomach was heaving. Don't go here ever.
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Kev H.
Okay. Their Primary Job is to be an asshole to you throughout the service, I mean I've been offended so harshly and thuroughly; it's like there are no stereotypical jokes left in their repetoir. The food however was decent, I think they ripped people off on root beer. It's the only soft drink that comes in a bottle and costs 2.50 a pop. ***** me, the chicken fried chicken was superb, nice and greasy and coated thickly for the juices tostay in the chicken itself.
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Sherie J.
I read some of the other reviews and it seems to me that some of the people that went to Dick's are a bit *uptight*. I've removed the proverbial stick from my ass since moving to the West Coast. I was here for a bachlorette party recently and we had a blast. The hat with the balloons that said Bitch Gettin Hitched was fun..the waitress told me to fuck off several times which was highly appropriate at times...threw straws at us...refilled our beer without asking for more and was entertaining. The band was rockin' and pretty much incorporated our table into everything they did from the time we sat down. IT was a great time and if you go with an open mind and an outgoing crew you are guaranteed a great time. Bring it on baby!
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Nicole G.
If there was less than a 1...I would give it a negative. The food was terrible for the price, which ranged from $15-$20+. We should have went to Applebee's instead, at least I would have known what I was getting. The servers are supposed to serve with an attitude, however the attitude was so forced and fake it felt weird. Throwing napkins and straws in my food and getting sauce on my expensive clothes isn't the type of attitude I was looking for. I would never recommend this restaurant, the only laugh you get is at yourself for paying a high price for terrible food and just bad service. Sorry, Dicks is a little limp in my book.
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Brian C.
This used to be a place for down-and-dirty dive bar fun - kickass cover bands, decent pub grub by the bucket, random abuse and debauchery up to and including the odd flashing or bar fight. Although the staff is doing as good a job as ever, the management evidently stopped caring some time around 2009; the bands have been replaced by anemic solo performers, the crowds have thinned out, and the place just feels over. The odd bachelorette party coming through tends to look like they missed the memo.
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Melissa M.
This place gets negative stars, if applicable. Never in my 30 years have I felt so ignored and unwanted at an establishment. I know the employees have to be "rude" but they should actually bring you the correct drink when you request one. The "waitress" decided she hated me and refused to bring me a gin and tonic and called me a "lush" this was after eating fruit all day and enjoying one slice of pizza en route to this dump of a place. I definitely made sure I ate before I went because I won't eat the rats they try to pass off as food here. This waitress was a nasty, abominable person. She got my bf's drink wrong (gin and tonic) and when she acted rudely perplexed when I ordered one as well, she scoffed and that's when she called me a lush. WTF? I only wanted this one beverage because the malibu and pineapple juice tasted like just pineapple juice and ice. They don't have bathrooms, you have to walk through the tourist mecca and trap of Fanueil Hall and use their public bathrooms. Never again will I succumb to going to this place. I'm warning you go anywhere else or stay home and relax, they don't want you here! This place was also beyond loud and we had a party of 25 and they only had a table available for about 6 of us -- so everyone else had to just stand by their trash bags that were filled with trash. Okay, I'm off to cleanse myself of this "experience".
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PJ T.
Shorten review: Servers are a-holes to no end. Funny at first, but it's at the sacrifice of service. Loud atmosphere, so don't expect to talk to your group, your date, or yourself. Food's overpriced, presentation stinks. Try Mccormick's, Cheers, or Durgin Park, even the sausage guy is a cut above those DlCKS'last resort. Long, winded review: My buddies with Canadian IDs were forced to wait 10 mins before being allowed in, despite being 29 and 31. Servers threw menus at us, 'hushed' the girls in our party, lied about how good the 'pork bonerz' were (they were dry as heck), and quite frankly lacked any service. I think the servers were supposed to make it up with paper condom hats and balloons that read 'slut', 'easier than community college', or 'i vaca'd at brokeback mountain' funny for the about 15 mins, but being gimicky only goes so far if the service (timing, food temp, refill - wise) is lacking. Food: pork baby back ribs isn't too bad, actually ($19 for a full rack), over priced beer ($9) with take home mugs, tasty fries. that's it. nachos were tortilla chips thrown in a basket and ground beef and alittle bit of sour cream just in the corner really pathetic. TJ bars wouldn't serve that crap. They obviously don't give an ass about presentation. Dessert: don't know, my party wanted to get the f out. Seriously try a couple of the other places around there. Mccormicks is expensive but with the $2 happy hour bar food and apps... .you can't go wrong.
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Vanessa W.
I went to Dick's because I am an asshole myself, but as a server, I have always had to hold it in. Here at Dick's, they let it out. Anyway, this place is dumb overpriced. My friend and boyfriend each got the shrimp and they got like 5 shrimp for $16. It was comical. I got ribs and chicken...delish. But yea,h as expect the servers were wisecrackers but i didn't find it that funny. My friend was having an issue with his card and our server kept making jokes. We were like. "uh no bitch, let's stop the act for a second. This is money we're talking about." I really enjoyed the cover band playing. It's worth the visit but if you're hungry, don't kid yourself. Go somewhere you that will feed you. Oh and don't bring your kids. Christ, some grandma came it with 3 kids while I was there. WTF
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Jen J.
Fanueil Hall is definitely a better spot than its previous Back Bay location for this type of establishment. You can eat, get drunk and move onto all the other bars in the area. Not the greatest place for friendly service or delicious food, but that's their thing. It's a place to celebrate your birthday, start off a bachelorette party, or just get drunk and act stupid with a penis shaped hat on your head. The side salad wasn't bad but came in a small bowl which made it difficult to eat since everything was falling off my plate. The sampler platter was nothing special - your average fried frozen appetizers. The outdoor seating is good for people watching and checking out the scene. Be warned that there is no private restroom in the restaurant...you gotta wait in line to use the one in Quincy Market.
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Pete S.
The gimmick at this cookie-cutter chain is, "Ooh, look how CRAZY and CHEEKY we all are. You never know what we'll say or what will happen next!" The thing is, you know exactly what will happen: - Some fast-talking waitperson who is doing their best impression of Flo, the sassy waitress from TV's "Alice," will demonstrate why they're working at Dick's and not someplace where where the schtick would have to actually be funny. - Some hammered college or post-college women wearing clothes too small for them in bright colors will cackle and dance horribly. At least one will throw up. - Someone will order the best-sounding food deal on the planet, only to find it bland and horribly undersized when it arrives. - Finally, you'll drink and drink to at least concoct yourself an excuse for having been there -- "I was too drunk to know any better." They will foist some kind of free souvenir glass upon you. You'll do your best to leave it on a bench in the T, in hopes that no one will find out you wasted a night here, but try as you may, when you awaken hungover, there it will be, staring you in the face to remind you.
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MJ T.
If you take it for what it is, a quirky chain bar restaurant in a Boston's biggest tourist hub, then you won't be dissappointed. Love their Big Ass Glass beers, love their Drunkin Shrimpies, love their verbal abuse, and love that they will give you a hat that says "I've seen more C@&* than a gas station urinal."
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Morgan G.
If you're looking for beer and french fries and to watch drunken debauchery among a plethora of 21st birthday/bachelorette parties, you've got your place. This is mostly a ribs and burgers place, and if you take too long to order, you WILL be made fun of. It's their schtick. Deal with it. (Their philosophy too.) Our waitress took her gig a little too seriously and sat down with my mother and I practically throughout our entire meal. She did the same with the people behind us and it took 20 minutes to get the check. It's a good place to END your night and you're craving their Bucket of Fries, when they're about a half hour away from last call and you've honestly just stopped caring.
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Kristy C.
This place certainly isn't about the food; more so the atmosphere and entertainment. And that's what you're paying for. I've been to Dick's 4 times, 3 of which I only vaguely remember due to ridiculous amounts of alcohol. But the review must go on. Now, you can't go into Dick's expecting a great meal, but what you can expect is a good time (if you're in the right state of mind). As far as the location, it's terrific. Right in the center of Faniuel Hall, so there's lots to do beforehand (I'm not sure how much you would want to do in public with balloons tied to your hair). Did I forget to mention that? Yes, they will tie balloons to your hair, and/or make paper hats for you to wear. Decent size place, full bar, big tables. Good for a night out with a group of friends; even better when there is beer involved.
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Emily S.
Go to experience the joy of seeing tourists humiliated. The guy knew we were locals so he only laid on some mild sarcasm. Thanks guy. Chicken sandwich was tolerable. Water glass was gigantic. Food cheap. Seeing the college kids from NH treated like dirt was worth the price of lunch.
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Stryker C.
One word...lousy. Lousy food, lousy atmosphere, lousy jokes. It's got none of these going on...and the pretend rude waitress, just dorky. The food is really really mediocre, at best, just not worth the price, and, well, I'll never drop another penny here.
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Natalie D.
The food is overpriced and doesn't taste that great but my waiter was barely around to humor us... My company and I were bored to tears and the food just made things worse....
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Selene K.
I had a blast at Dick's. I went with friends after dinner for drinks on a Saturday night and stayed the rest of the night. It wasn't too busy and they had a great live band that took requests. The bar tender had an attitude but I found it quite amusing considering my drunken state. Our water was hilarious and even gave me a hat upon request. They carried my favorite tequila, but not beer, but that's okay, not many place in NE do. The outdoor seating was closed, but we would have sat inside due to the cold weather anyway. I plan to go back for my b-day soon.
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Mick T.
Good for a stag/hen party, or a huge crowd and U don't where else to go. I'd agree with most of the reviews. But, Dick's saving grace is their outdoor seating. On a nice warm Spring night, or a nice cool Summer night, it's not a bad spot to sit outside chill with friends and have a beer (and smoke!). The food ain't great quality but you get a lot of it. Inside it feels a bit like a frat party, so bring all your friends! Funnily enough the last time I was there (summer 2005) some tourist exited with his wife and kids, while I was chilling outside, and exclaimed "Dick's was the only thing he enjoy in Boston". Update: My review was for the old location on Huntington ave.
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Todd L.
the food is ok, not the worst. they are supposed to be mean to you while you are there, but out waiter couldn't really think of anything unique to make fun of us by. a touristy kinda place to visit.
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Vanessa F.
Took my 13 year old daughter, while visiting Boston, at her request. She thought it would be fun to go and be abused by the wait staff. No problem there plus it was a gorgeous day to sit outside at Quincy Market. However, it is just another chain with mediocre food. For that reason, I won't return.... there are so many other better food choices in Boston.
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Mama B.
Server was kinda funny.. but busy , Food was jush MEH. Salad was awful.. only thing good was the chicken which he forgot and had to get. Hats are funny.. Prices are not !! Dessert gross! since when is pudding solid ! .. I would've sent back if he actually came back to check on table... Lesson learned! Never go back.
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Sarah S.
never again: - food was bad - drinkers said their drinks were bad - waitress was bad. c'mon, since when is being treated extraordinarily rudely by your waitress considered "fun"? - bad, bad, bad.
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Suz L.
Seriously, they are not "hats". They may call them that, but they are meant to look like something else all together. And I gotta say, the more the tourists walk around Quincy Market proudly showing off their "hats", I just wanna beat them with a stick!!!! How stupid are you?? The humiliation continues... haha.
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John F.
Alright, I'll admit it's cheesy, but if you want to sit outside and people watch at Faneuil Hall with 22 oz draft, and over pay for a burger, then it ain't that bad as others have said.
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Brian L.
Ok, so the point of Dick's is to be treated like crap. It's kinda hard to review the attitude of the waitress when this is the whole point. So based solely on the food, I wasn't pleased. I ordered a bucket of chicken, expecting a bucket filled with chicken. I was surprised (not in a good way) when I got a bucket which had the top covered and the chicken was sitting on top. Definitely not worth it. I don't mind being treated poorly with a embarrassing hat, but no need to make me feel like crap because I'm still starving afterwards. Go once if you really feel like experiencing the novelty of it, which actually is fairly entertaining, but no need for any repeat trips
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Enay V.
I believe that this place is as good as the company you have with you. If you go here with a touchy crowd, it won't be fun at all. But if you have a lively crowd that has thicker skin, it's a riot. Our waitress was like a meaner version of Carrie Heffernan (King of Queens...hello?!) & she was funny as hell. The drinks were always full & our appetizers were great. We had a huge party of 14 and no one's order got messed up (which is rare). The prices were a little much & the food wasn't that good - most people in my party had said - ribs were awful, fish & chips were greasy as hell. Apps were ok, the Dolly Parton, that I had, blackened, was actually damn good. So..granted, it's a tourist trap in Faneuil Hall but this place isn't bad if you're looking for cheap entertainment in the form of waitresses & waiters..
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Heidi M.
I have gone to Dick's a few times, pre-Fanueil Hall days and post. All were for birthday or bachelorette parties. Let's commence the review for the Fanueil Hall location: 1. We chose the bachelorette party menu. Mistake number one. There are not many vegetarian options and guess what, EVERY option is a greasy chicken wing or tendors thing, or the shrimp option (as a vegetarian the one I chose) was a PEEL YOUR OWN shrimp! Ok... 10 ladies dressed TO THE NINES for a night out... fabulous. Just what I want down my dress... shrimp legs and juice. 2. Bachelorette party = heavy drinking. DICKS DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN BATHROOM. That's right folks, you have to leave the restaurant and walk down to the public bathrooms. They are NOT close. I'm sorry but this is just plain TERRIBLE. I would rather stick a fork in my eye than ever go to Dicks again.
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A J.
I guess this is a good place to go if you have a big group, such as a bachelor/bachelorette party (thats what brought me in) or a fraternity reunion. But definitely not the place to take kids, your parents, a first date, or anyone you respect. Yeah rude servers, funny. At least our waitress was good enough to balance making stupid hats with sexual puns while taking our orders. But it was a little ridiculous and the novelty wore off fairly quickly. The menu is pretty limited, although the crab balls are good-- theyre essentially mini fried crab cakes, but $10 for a few little balls and french fries isnt the greatest deal for a lunch menu. I dont plan on coming back here...unless I end up on a date with a jerk, maybe I'd suggest going here after and slip the server some money to piss him off. Maybe then I would find the rudeness amusing!
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Steven M.
My friend from brazil was meeting his uncle for the first time in 20 years. They picked Dicks as it was the closest place to have a drink. I ended up meeting them an hour later so my friend asked the waitress if they could move over to a larger table that would fit all three of us. She snapped in his face that the table he pointed to was in another section. His uncle had gone to the restroom and she had the nerve to tell us to go wait at the bar til all of our party was there. Had I thought there was a manager who cared I would have asked to speak with them. So stupid that she would be so rude to some of the quietest people there. I tried to tell the hostess about this when she re-sat us. All she had to say was that she hadn't done it. Wow. I've never seen wait staff care so little about the people who are tipping them. Will never waste my money there again.
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Becca P.
Dick's is definitely a fun place to go if you enjoy rude humor, "condom" hats with rude remarks, and food in a metal bucket. I went here for my friend's birthday a while back and it was really fun. This place is great for groups and birthdays. The waiters are paid to be mean b**ches to you. The food is ordinary and served in metal buckets with parchment paper (i think). A bit overpriced but the theme of the place is exciting. 4 stars- On experience and service 2 stars- On food and price So a 3, to even it out. To describe in a two words: Fun & Feisty
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Hieu N.
Stopped by here the other day with some friends. She was a friendly bitch, not one of those that youd wanna strangle. I was crowned with a "PIMP" hat. Dicks, You have redeemed yourselves.
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Ling N.
Pure shit. Visited here as recommended by some friends. Food was well below average and expensive for the previously frozen food they serve. Went as a group of 4, all ordered different things, all very shitty. I do understand the concept of this place but there's no reason to wait 30 minutes to get our entrees, then 40 minutes afterwards for dessert, on top of a 20 minute delay in getting the check. Ordered the brownie dessert, which was just a crumbly, dry, poor excuse for a brownie slathered next to over frozen brick-like ice cream. The environment was pretty unsanitary. Would never come back here. Would never recommend .
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Jason L.
Came here for a good friend's birthday last night. I think one's experience is solely dependent on their waiter/waitress. Our waiter was this funny fat guy, who made some pretty funny jokes and hats. Also, the service was ridiculously fast. That being said, this place is ALSO a restaurant. In a place like this, the food is secondary to the experience...and it shows. Ended up paying ~$25 for a half rack of ribs, fries, slaw, and a beer. Small portions, I ended up finishing a friend's nachos and chili I was so hungry. Ribs were cooked tender, but no flavor. Everything else tasted like bar food. Funny part of the night? serious creepers around the bar. some raggedy drunk 40 year old going table to table. hilarious. Bottom line? - Come try it once. Don't bring anyone over 35. I can think of 100s of places better for $25 a person. Want funny? Bring funny friends to dinner, easy as that. Food (3/10) Atmosphere (4/5) Service (5/5) Value (2/5)
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Greta K.
When I tried Dick's for the first time, I could have blamed them. When I tried Dick's the second time, I should have just blamed myself. What is it with these bad restaurant themes? First, Joe's Crab Shack (which really sucks) and then Dick's Last Resort, one of the worst restaurant concepts on earth (besides that place in Asia where you literally eat out of a dish that looks like a toilet). However, it wasn't my idea to come here and my friend and I literally wanted some place to plop down and have a drink and a small bite to eat after a long day of walking around Boston. I was hesitant though because I had been to this restaurant in San Antonio like ten years ago (Dick's has actually been around that long) and the waitress got pissed off when the sandwich I ordered w/o mayo came of course, with mayo. You may know about my mayo phobia. Anyway, flash forward and there we were at Dick's in Boston. I know the waiters are paid to do their part and I paid to eat here, but it is just ridiculous. No plates for the food, our silverware was thrown at us, and the waiter tells me I have some kind of throat problem (?). What did the French Canadians at the table next to us think of this restaurant? Stupid Americans, I'm sure. Dick's is an all-American, all asshole concept. And the chicken is overpriced and ain't that great, either.
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Kim P.
Dick's is a good place to go for a fun night because of the theme. The food is OK but the theme makes up for it. We wanted to take my friend for her bachelorette party but when I tried to make a reservation they claimed they wouldn't take any reservations on a Friday or Saturday night. I understand a lot of places do this at times but you won't even take an 8 person bachelorette party? Fine, we'll go elsewhere.
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Gonzalo B.
First off, I'm still getting over - or trying to - the fact I went in here. Well, it was a slow, quiet Tues nite, so...stopped for a beer and an app or 2. Large Harpoon Winter was around $7 clams and they give you a large glass to go, which is a nice touch. Natch, there are all kindsa tourista traps around, and this one ranks right on up there...and, there is no real 'Dick' - though if there was one he'd prob be one... Made the mistake of ordering the fried calamari...one of the worst I've had. The 'crab balls" (yeah, crabby balls) were better, with a spicy dipping sauce and decent fries. The best thing about this quick stop was the sexy Brazilian chiquita nubile senorita curvy Hazy. If she wants to talk naughty to you then, by all means, take it like a man. She's pouty, in the gooood way.
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Krys A.
Over-RATED. Seeing people walk through Faneuil Hall with either silly cone head hats on their head or balloons tied to hair makes you wonder what the hell really goes on in Dicks? Well its overrated. Its like fast food, except expensive. I've been 3 times with large groups of people and not one time have I enjoyed the food. And the beer and mixed drinks, GOOD LORD they're expensive. But hey, you get free hats, balloons and BIBS! (Yes I said BIBS) So Dicks motto is for them to be a dick to you, they throw straws and napkins at you, yell at you... silly stuff. The only decent thing about this place, is the insulting comments which are written on the hat or balloon that is stuck to your head. Which of coarse you cant read but as soon as it gets on your head everyone will be laughing their ass off AT YOU. What sucks is the wait staff person ties the balloon to about 10pieces of hair which sticks STRAIGHT up because of the helium leaving you with a striking headache in that one little spot your hair is being yanked from! Ugh. If its your birthday you usually get a big cone hat with 10 balloons attached to it. You'll get insults like, been ridden more times than the Amtrak, ex porn star, last seen on girls gone wild, i wonder why my wife calls me minute man, i shaved my balls today... ETC. They can def get creative, but other times they aren't that funny, but just point and laugh anyways to make the person with the balloon on their head that cant see what it says paranoid anyways ;) Going there to eat for dinner especially on a weekend sucks!! Always a wait, and you CANT get seated until your whole party is there, there could be 8 of you waiting for 1 or 2 more people and they STILL wont sit you. So if you sign up to be on the waiting list, they don't give you a buzzer thingy, they take down your phone number. (Which is the worst idea evvvverrrrr) Me and a bunch of girls were out for a bachelorette WAITING for the phone call at the bar next door having a few drinks in the meantime, well guess what.. it was too noisy we didn't hear the phone ring and missed the call. Screw that idea! Don't go there looking for good food or cheap drinks... Go for a laugh and a beer that's about it.
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Peter H.
Awful place! Went here with a work colleague for lunch as the wait for Houston's was too long and we wanted burgers. Food is cheap but you get what you pay for: the burger was very greasy and the fries overcooked. We weren't sure if the waiter was being a 'dick' because it's part of the atmosphere or cos he just is one. Probably ok if you're a tourist (and don't know better) or, as other people say in their reviews, are after somewhere for a stag-/hen-party. Otherwise...
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Aaron C.
Won Halloween eating contest 2nd place and received a $200 gift card so of course I'm giving this place at least four stars. All the food here is pretty good actually I don't know why people are rating it so bad. Just cause they can't handle the fake mean personalities that the waiters put on? I actually made friends with two of them because I kept coming back to use up my gift cards and I was the little asian kid that won 2nd place at the eating contest. No but seriously, the food here is pretty good and well valued. The rack of ribs is humongous and the crocodile balls are very good indeed. Although most things here are friend. The portions are well sized and I always leave happy. Just make sure to expect the "dick" attitudes and condoms on your head. Good food and Good service. Took away a star because too many high schoolers go here to eat... annoying
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Angela T.
Like most people recognise before coming here, Dick's Last Resort is an "experience". What you are paying for is a combination of the location and the outrageous theme of the restaurant. The food is sub-par for the price - a pretty average selection of fried food and ribs. This may only be at night/on weekends, but beware that you are not allowed to have an appetizer as an entree, or split entrees with other people. We were told everyone must order their own meal. Most of our table had beers, but I had their signature lemonade-type-drink. It was delicious - the kind of thing I like where the alcohol taste is not overwhelming. I was supposed to get to keep the glass it came in, but I forgot about it! The service is, well, what they tell you it's going to be: horrible. But in a funny way. I went for a "bachelor" party (even though I'm a girl), so there were about 15 of us at one of their long tables. Our waitress was really good at being a bitch to us, as she was supposed to be, requiring one of our party to collect all the drink and food orders for her and bringing us the famous paper hats with writing on them. "13 and Getting Hitched" for the groom, "Pole Dancer", and "Porn Star" were among some of our hat labels, and at the end of the night she tied us all together with rolls of toliet paper. We were probably average customers - not really into the atmostphere, but not super uptight either. I felt really sorry for one of the tables near us, which looked like a bunch of high school girls celebrating something. I don't know their story, but they didn't seem to understand the theme of Dick's, and were getting increasingly upset. All in all, it's not really my type of place. Between my boyfriend's meal and my meal, we paid about $60. For $30 per person or so, there are so many other places I'd rather be. I appreciate a more usual and tame dining experience, although it was a bit fun to go just once. A disclaimer: I wasn't picked on by the staff much and I didn't choose to pick a fight, so other people's experiences are probably different.
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Victoria H.
If i have to go to the worst prison in the world like alcatriz compared to this resterant. I'll rather go to the worlds most terrible prison! The Waiters are just as worst as the whole joint. they are rude and iresponisble, i went there with a cople of my friends last year, to celebrate my friends birthday! that was the worst idea ever! the prices of the food was overpriced, and the bar was just as terrible as the actural menu food! I wish that place would cloese down, it's like very bad case of fleas, I rather eat a bowl of dirt then going back there! they not only are they rude, but they want the costumers to wear stupid hats on top of their heads as a joke! well I was sure as hell wasn't laughing at it. After we ate our food I didn't leave one tip to my ridiculous waiter who was sling stuff at us like we were dogs! For those of you out there who are even thinking about going to this dummy place, RUN!!! AWAY this place is not worth the time nor your dignity
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Amanda L.
I think a lot of people get confused when they come into this establishment. They are supposed to be sarcastic and rude and it is hilarious. What better of a place to have this type of restaurant than the sarcasm capital; Boston, MA. The staff does silly things to the customers like give them huge hate with funny phrases. Towards the later hours I am told things can get a bit out of hand but during the day it was silly phrases like "Silver Fox." I also saw one waiter putting a bib on a girl! It was funny. I got the Philly Cheese Steak which was delicious. I was looking for something full of flavor and falling all over, that's exactly what I got. I did not get a cocktail but my friend did and said it was delicious as well.
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Alena B.
This place is in a nice location...the Quincy market is great and central and a nice way to break a day of sight seeing. I wouldn't eat at Dick's though unless you don't have time for hunting out another place. It is great for kids though and the food is average.
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Kathleen S.
This place is overrated. These servers aren't particularly funny for the same reason that waitresses at Hooter's typically aren't that great looking. Servers aren't actors; well, outside NY and LA anyway. I would need to step in a time machine or be half in the bag to enjoy paper hats with quips written on them. The food is overpriced, cheaply prepared, and presented about as well as the hostess' jokes. I thought I could come up with something good to say, but I guess I can't. OH YA! Location. It is by hotels and tourist destinations, so I guess that is good.
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Andrew S.
We were looking for a place around Fanieul hall that didn't have a cover, and would accept people with Learners permits from NYC... The previous night we went to Sissy K's (Not bad), Trinity (Sucked), and The Good Life (Pretty okay). As stated below, the general idea of this bar is that your basically paying your waiters/bartenders/etc to be an asshole to you... which might sound bad, but its fun if a) thats your style, b)your drunk c) your with a fun crowd. Reasons why its fun: a)There were a few bachelorette parties going on and they pounced on a few of my friends (fun for them anyway) b)"Wicked" cheap drinks, 2.75 24oz PBRs, $3 Killian Drafts c) No cover (even with coverband) d)Fun atmosphere
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Rob K.
Although somewhat amusing, the food was awful!
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Crystal S.
Stopped in Dick's after several drinks at a nearby bar and had a grand time. Our waiter was hilariously rude and made my friend a giant dick hat. The food was meh, I ordered bbq chicken wings which were dry and soaked in too sweet sauce. The fries were pretty good though. This is definitely not a place for people without a sense of humor! (And it's much more fun after you've downed a few cold ones..so do that first!)
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Hussam B.
It is simple. The food is absolutely terrible. People go there just to have fun.
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Kimberly W.
Ah, Dick's Last Resort. This place is great if you're looking for a fun/funny night out with friends or for a celebration. The servers really get into character and seem like they enjoy getting into the theme. I love that the whole restaurant has a unified theme, actually - the food is served in metal buckets, the servers throw straws and utensils (folded in napkins) at you, and funny paraphernalia on the walls. I'd prefer to get a condom hat over the balloon tied to my hair (which they ALWAYS seem to choose for me!) because it knots my hair and is painful to take out. The food is pretty good from what I remember..nothing too special or unique, but good enough to go back and eat there multiple times. A bit pricey which is a shame because I don't think the food is all that unique, but I think the inflated price is due to the theme of the restaurant. It's a restaurant I've been to multiple times, but it's more for big groups of friends and is usually a planned thing. Not really a good impromptu place unless you're in the mood for it.
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Mathieu B.
There's a lot of 1 star. I guess lot of people didn't get the joke. I found the concept quite original even though it was quite weird. I don't understand why you would pretend crappy service with some «white trash» waitress pretending hard to be pissed. I got one that didn't pushed the concept too hard. She was just really friendly and actually not bitchy. That was something I wish i'd see from other waitresses. I guess the problem with the concept is «how far can you go?» This must take quite sometime to master and even if MOST of the clients are 1 times clients because it's in Quincy Market, as a business you WANT some regulars. So I got some Chicken and rib for 15$ it was an ok price for the area (we're in the Motherland of Tourist trap after all). It was well season, well cooked and it felt like eating with no manners some comfort food was OK with the concept of the place. I'm giving 3 stars because everybody there were quite ok with the concept and you could see most of them being happy. Still, a weird business concept that could be worked out a little with some more friendly approach.
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Rafaela S.
Servers tried to be funny but were rude and threw our food all over the table instead of serving us. Ridiculous. Also, as mentioned by others, the food was gross and over priced. Would not recommend this place to anybody.
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Mike T.
Lousy food: I ordered a wrap. The tortilla was too dry and hard, cheese wasn't even melted, chicken tasted charred. Poor service: Outside of placing our order, bringing food, and bringing our check, our waitress didn't come to check on us and another waiter was borderline rude to multiple customers (trying to be funny though).
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Laurie C.
They bussed our food while we were eating it. Had to fight the waiter to get a menu, then a fork. I get the concept... and they were funny sometimes.. but come on man, I want to eat my freaking dinner!
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Stephen S.
The reason people go to Dick's is to be harassed by the waitstaff and likewise harass the waitstaff. Back in the good ol' days I use to go to the location in the Pru and talk s*** to the waitresses while they would question my sexuality and parentage. It was good times. Going to Dick's in Faneuil is like seeing Guns a Roses perform live in 2008 when you had seen them just after the release of Use Your Illusion, a confusing and disheveled experience. Sure, the food is the same, fried and greasy, but there's less heart in their insults and much less creativity. Maybe it's because they're in a more touristy spot, but damnit I miss the politically incorrect insults!
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Laurie P.
Arrived in Boston for a show and had a couple of hours to walk around on 4/29. Gorgeous afternoon! Our son wanted to sup here, so we did. Food was just passable, but it was a fun experience. Sat in the patio side and did a lot of laughing and people watching. We all had our dunce caps on, lol! I did not appreciate the heavy metal satellite music, but that's just me.
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Doug M.
this place sux - what a dump - avoid at all costs...
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Carlos P.
Was there during a recent visit to Boston. The rude/smartass ambiance is very apparent but funny which is part of the
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Jason L.
Great food and an awesome atmosphere! The main theme of this place is for the waitstaff to be as rude to you as possible, in a joking way of course. It made for a very fun evening!
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Kristine C.
"You ever been here before?" "Yeah" "Well, it's called Dick's for a reason" My favorite waitress is right. If you go to Dick's, you're going to get bitchy service. They're expected to be that way. It creates the atmosphere. Just enjoy it, be a bitch back, and the people that work there will love you. In an asshole-ish kind of way. And then they'll start talking to you like the human being they are. On special occasions (Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo, etc), they have specials that are amazing. Like $3 margaritas that have maybe a little too much tequila in them. Who could ask for more? If you're looking for something to eat and want to share with someone: get the nachos. Delish. They actually put jalepenos on this huge plate that most normal people wouldn't be able to finish by themselves. As a fan of spicy, mexican (or mexican-like) food, this is what I get each time I go to Dick's. The amount and quality is definitely worth the price. Go, have fun, get some drinks, some nachos, be a dick, and you'll have a good time. And most likely a humiliating hat that says something about you loving box or anal.
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Gretchen M.
For a tourist place, we were pleased with the food and humored by the "rude" service. Our waiter struck up a conversation and was a darn good server. The food was very good-my husband had the king crab legs, I had the ribs & wings (very good) and the chicky tender app was really good too. The portions looked small at first, but since we are in a hotel, not having leftovers was perfect!
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Nathan B.
We went here knowing full well that the point of the place is to be ridiculed with goofy hats on. However, when a table of 18 comes in together, it's probably best for a server to know what is funny and what is not. Our particular server lost himself about a $500 table when he called my friend's mother a "douche bag bitch" in front of the whole family when she asked for a menu. The line was crossed, so the whole table walked out and went to Durgin Park.
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Karla Mabelle Angel T.
DICKS last resort... theyre kinda really are a D**K in a funny and sarcastic way. If you are sensitive and you cant stand sarcasm nor insulting jokes you dont wanna eat here. This place is good for big groups of friends than family because here you wanna eat and laugh at the same time. ALthough me and my friend kind of escaped from the insulting hats and sarcastic funny servers because we sat on the bar which i guess not their territory anymore hahaha. Food was good , i ordered lobster and it was big. The bartender/server was nice and very attentive. Prices are reasonable. No reason not to come back :)
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Mimi H.
I don't get it. Why would anyone want to pay a ridiculous amount of money to get harassed by some douche bag waiter. I only gave this place 2 stars because a couple a years ago I had the best Buffalo Chicken Salad in my life here. My family went to Easter brunch here one year when it was at the old location. The waiters aren't dicks on that day and there was gospel singers. I think it was fun but it was a long time ago. It is a little fun with a big group but I went there for lunch with my mom a little while ago and the place was empty, another family came and they sat them right next to us. I felt really awkward and asked if we could sit some where else and the waiter was actually pissed off and was a totally ass about it. And I think the other family was insulted. They said "Here at dick's we want you to make friends" WTF! It was annoying.
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Bret C.
Dick's is a place that's fun to go with a group...Once. Fairly pricey and just average, the food isn't the main attraction. It's the white hats with the funny phrases! Can't beat it for a unique experience. Horrible service is a ton of fun and entertaining. I asked for a napkin and got a huge stack thrown at my head. Chicken wings were tasty! I might go back with some people from out of town, but wouldn't seek it out. Try it once!
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Brandon C.
This is only a place you go for the fun of it because the food is really ordinary. The menu is small and the prices are ridiculous for what you get. The waiters are funny at first but after awhile you get sick of their smart ass answers and you just want them to give you what you asked for. I guess it is a good place to go for a party but that's just about it.
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Laureen B.
Bad food, horrible wait staff (obviously) we went for a fun batchlorette party but they got everything wrong, we got yelled at for smoking outside...I dunno, it just stunk!!! I wouldn't EVER go there just to eat..being there for a silly party wasn't even fun!!!
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Laura W.
Come on people, what's with the bad reviews?!! Dick's Last Resort is the place you go if you feel like having a balloon tied to your hair that says "I love dicks" or "My legs are like 7-11", having the tourists walk by pointing and laughing at you, and simultaniously eating some freakin fantastic food! The Pasta La Vista was soooo good, spicy, creamy and chickeny, I go back just for that. The beer glasses are big, too. Plus, I love sitting out in the sunshine of Fanueil Hall... I wouldn't take kids here (I've seen families, and that's just a little weird... there were two little boys next to us once, and the waiter gave them hats that said "I sniff glue" and "I play with barbies". Okay, cute, and hopefully not traumatizing.) I wouldn't bring someone here if they didn't have a sense of humor.... but most cool people would like it! The waiters are purposely rude, but that's the fun of it - and they'll usually stop and harrass you/ chat with you, since they're not worried about pleasing the other customers. Mmm, Pasta La Vista, how I miss you...
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Stephen G.
One of the guys in my crew, Donny, went to jail for a bit for some shit back in the day (so what?). After the crew left Dick's, he turned to me and said, "That reminded me of prison so much I almost shivved the bartender." True story.
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Graham C.
Went here for the old birthday. That would be normal, as many other people were celebrating their birthdays as well. Except I was the only one who had been born in the 70's, by a long shot. It wasn't that bad. I think the waiter noticed that we all looked like we knew what a Roth IRA was and didn't know who Hannah Montana was and sort of left us alone. We got the paper hats and the food. The food was meh, and it wasn't a lot of meh either. Sort of like okay tapas at full entree prices. Listen, there are worse places you could wind up in on your birthday, like the ER at Mass General and all that really matters is you're with your friends. But who likes the whole fake attitude thing. Maybe you do before you enter the "workforce" and get real attitude all day. Walk on by kids....
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Roni E.
Yehhhhh, I came, I saw, I left. Not really. Came here with Scott and some of his buddies for an engagment gathering. It wasn't what I expected it to be. The music was awful. The staff was mehhhh..... but they weren't real a*holes either... I was expecting the latter. Girls had their "hats". It was actually kinda boring...
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A R.
Food is horrible. It's messy. Spilled drinks and napkins litter the floor. They wear pieces of paper around your head, add a balloon and call it a hat. The servers are mean to you on purpose -- ehh someone may enjoy paying unreasonable prices for a bucket of fries and dry chicken/ribs but I can definitely do without this place. "The experience" as people mentioned sucks.
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Cliff B.
Hard to know how to rate a place that gives intentionally bad service as it's niche. One member of our party - who worked in hospitality for many years - just couldn't come to terms with the rude waitstaff and had to leave, but the rest of us embraced the silliness of it all and enjoyed watching waiters throw cutlery down on tables with complete apathy, stick hats with stupid insults on people's heads, and generally give out sass. Must be a fun job (how do they interview for that?!) Food was ok. Meals go for that quantity not quality thing that's prevalent in a lot of American bars & bistros. Nothing to get excited about there. Where they lost points with me was the outright con with the beers - they advertise one price then slug you for another because they've upsold you without your knowledge to a drink option where you get to keep the glass. Looking around, every table left their glasses behind, no doubt unaware that they paid extra for the privilege of the establishment then being able to 'sell' these glasses again and again to unsuspecting patrons. Pretty dodgy stuff Dick. I took mine just out of spite and left it in our airbnb.
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Rae C.
Since I used a 20% off coupon through Yelp, my waiter advised I should write an awesome review and mention how handsome he was; here you go, bud! (He actually was a good looking dude.) Ok so unfortunately, I truly wish I could write an amazing review, but my time there wasn't really anything special. My boyfriend and I had been excited to go here for months as we purchased tickets to the Sox game we attended yesterday back in May and knew we wanted to grab lunch at Dick's prior based on its hilarious reputation. As the wait staff will tell you upon being greeted, they are called Dick's because the employees are dicks to their customers (intentionally, that's their brand). We looked forward to being treated like it was taking us forever to make up our minds and told our choice in food was questionable; we truly wanted awful service. Well, the experience WAS bad but for the wrong reasons. Our waiter was pretty tame, hardly said anything rude though he did take his time checking in on us. He did have his moments though: At one point he stole my sunglasses, hit me (well, my hat) and told me to "leave that poor lady alone" when a passerby inquired about our headgear, and when he asked what we wanted to order, he walked away ignoring us (but he came back!). You could tell he was a nice guy trying to be mean and forgetting/failing to do so. He seemed more like someone I'd want to be friends with than the mean waiter we hoped for. Which brings me to the food. Wow. I don't even know what to say. It was just terrible. SERIOUSLY. To be completely candid and honest, some of the worst (if not THE worst) restaurant food I've ever had in my 25 years of life and being a self-proclaimed foodie. My boyfriend got a cheeseburger, which I need to mention on their menu are called "big ass burgers"; they're a little smaller than average (sorry, don't have a picture) and in the words of my boyfriend, tasted like frozen patties bought from the supermarket. I got fish and chips because while we were waiting for our table to open, we walked through the marketplace (where we probably should have gotten food instead) and it got me inspired. No joke, my tater tots that were probably store bought and frozen (which I subbed from regular fries for an extra dollar) were the best part of my meal (and they weren't even that great...). The fish, which were two PATHETICALLY small pieces of fried cod, was horrendous. They came out on a bucket. Yes, ON. Like they took a small metal bucket, draped paper over the top of the opening and put my two sad pieces of cod to rest. Upon receiving it we thought "Oh, there must be more fish in the bucket." Nope. Empty. How the F is anyone supposed to eat fish on flimsy, thin paper draped over the hole of an empty bucket? I had to take the paper off and put it on the table. The tartar sauce literally made me nauseous. I was so sad because this was my first meal of the day and I was pretty hangry (I had forgotten to eat breakfast and we got our meals around 2:30). We also got an order of the chicken bites as an appetizer because I was so starved but it came out with the rest of our food. Kinda feel weird saying this but I'm almost certain what meat was under the thick layer of "crispy" crust was NOT chicken and the BBQ sauce was gross. The meat pellets we're also minuscule; idk about you but if I order something called "chicken bites" I assume I'll at least have to cut it in half with a knife and fork but not these - you could very well put 5 in your mouth and still have room for like 10 more without having your mouth be overflowing and unable to chew. Very disappointing. Now onto the hats. We couldn't wait to be made fun of. Before we came we Googled some hats to get an idea of what we were getting ourselves into, so the bar was set pretty high. When we finally got our hats like halfway through our service, our phrases were generic af. I noticed they were repeating a lot of phrases on hats throughout the restaurant when I was under the impression these were all personalized once the waiter got a feel for you. Nope. If you were slightly bald you got "What bald spot?" Another common one was "Will twerk for a dollar." If you were a little boy with a sister you got "I play with my sister's Barbies." Mothers got "I hate kids." My boyfriend and I's hats went together, which was probably common for all couples. His stated to shhh because I thought he was still straight and mine was that I was the reason men turn gay... I understand it's likely difficult to come up with personalized witty insults for each patron, but this was also a let down. In conclusion: if you see a restaurant with bad reviews, don't go unless you're hoping your experience will miraculously be different. We did just that and left with regret. I ended up getting a hot dog at the game because I was still hungry...
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Shell L.
***Don't bring little ones here! Waiter prob damaged my 6 yr old for life!" My teens and I wanted to go here because we noticed on our last trip to Boston people were wearing funny paper hats... so it must be fun! Up until this point our overnight trip to Boston had been great! Stayed on a boat at the marina, Frost Ice Bar, Red Sox Game (and win against the Yankees) but god what a mistake to leave Dick's as our last stop. I get the idea... rude servers... been to these kind of themed restaurants before when they throw straws, yell at the kids to eat, etc but this waiter probably damaged my 6 year old for life. When I asked for the check he said "ya I'm sick of your stupid daughter, take her and leave". When I tried to laugh it off and pretend he was talking to her 15 year old sister who could take this treatment he cut me off more than once and said "No! I'm talking to your stupid little daughter, grab your stupid 4 eyed daughter and leave" The he called her 4 eyes sevral times. "Dicking around" is fine but perosnally insulting a little girl went too far....a**hole. I sent her out immediately to get Ice Cream with her sis. At that point I believe he realizeed he went to far. On another note, the food is terrible... sons wings and ribs are pre packaged almost flavorless crap. Crab cakes are disgusting, round little balls of grease.
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Dwayne O.
Classic insults and had a great time being ignored by our waiter. We first walked in and and was asked what we wanted to drink because he could not read our minds and then he threw about 20 straws at our table and the table behind us. We ordered the Fried Catfish along with Tater Tots. Food was actually pretty good, quantity was on the smaller size. The waiter honored us with the special hats where my daughter's said "I Snapchat when I Poop" and my wife's said "I like to smell toilet seats". Fun times watching all the other people wearing the condom hats and being insulted by the staff. Good time and if you don't have a sense of humor this is not the place for you. Fun times and loosen up
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Wunelle E.
Expensive, weak drinks and not all that funny. The hostess was a downright bitch and it wasn't part of the 'game'. She threatened if we weren't all there in 5 minutes, (which would have put us 5 minutes late for reservation), she wasn't going to honor reservation, even tho 11 of us were there and waiting for 4 to return from restroom, which is another story. Not in restaurant, long lines and disgusting on the weekend. I wanted to take our party of 15 and our 700 tab elsewhere but it was a busy Sunday so we stayed. Dick's was way better in the old location, it's much more tame now and hat sayings are pretty mild. This was the last time for me, if I want to get treated like shit, I'll get re-married. Oh one good thing, redneck fondue. Ps-I thought the waitress was funny, and I wasn't insulted to receive a hat saying I shaved my ass. But in general, place is over-hyped, over-priced and I'm over it.
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M L.
Overall not impressed. 'Know your audience ' comes into play here.Mediocre food. Hostess was way beyond the whole 'rude' gimmick. Server was fine.
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Freesia S.
Dick's Last Resort is a total tourist trap with overpriced glorified fast food, but it was a fun destination for a bachelorette party dinner. I get the theme - everyone on staff is a dick to you, and everyone in your party gets a silly paper hat with a generic boys' locker room insult. Our table was dirty and sticky, there were napkins and food all over the floor, and those of us who got food that should be eaten with our hands got no silverware. Our waitress tried her hardest to be mean, but it was all clearly part of the act, and she was actually adorable. Overall, it made for a fun time, and the food wasn't half bad. We got the bachelorette party deal, which was $20 a person for a selection of entrees usually $16-18, and it came with a cake for everyone, plus a shot for the bride. Most of us got chicken tenders, and they were actually pretty good. Every drink came with a glass that we could keep, which made the prices almost not offensive. The cake was banana flavored, an interesting choice that I think was meant to go with the dicks theme. At the end of the day, this isn't a place I would come to on my own, but it was a fine choice for a party and fit the bill for what we wanted to start off our night.
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Donna K.
Had a blast today in Boston. Great drinks. Great food and a hysterical waiter Justin who totally made our trip to Dicks Last Resort a fantastic choice for lunch!! Expect a bit of rudeness and to be made fun of or you just won't get the full experience of what this place is all about !! It's a great time for sure and we will be back !!!
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Neva N.
Food was horrible, but it was a fun dining experience. I would not go back though. I got ribs and wings... No flavor and very bland. Had to ask for extra bbq sauce. Sis in law and brother in law got the grilled chicken... They said it was bland. Husband got the fried chicken... He said it was good. Food was about 90. bucks. Okay for a good meal, but sucked because the food was gross.
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Hurjane V.
I wish I didn't have to write so many low reviews....but for the sake of those using Yelp, listen up! Me and my boyfriend came to Quincy Market and there was a sign saying that certain restaurants had 50% off! We looked online and Dick's was one of them! It said their fish n chips were 50% off! We walked in with 1/4 of a pretzel left, and the manager or someone said "they don't take outside food." We had to leave, finish our food and then come back in. (What a "d*ck" move...please excuse the language!) The place was pretty empty, so we could sit wherever we wanted. We had a few minutes to ourselves before the waiter came and helped us. He was pretty good at what he was doing--disclaimer in the beginning of his "speech"--he doesn't have to be nice to us! (Made us chuckle.) We ordered: -Fish n chips There were no specifications about how much we would get or what size we would get....in about 15 minutes we got our orders. Pros: -Fish was good! It was piping hot and fresh! I liked that there was not a lot of flour on the outside...so I could actually taste the fish. -Good portion size for fries. My fries were hot, but my boyfriend's wasn't. (A con for inconsistency) Cons: -Bad attitude from the manager. He really looked like he was going to eat us alive when we did not do anything to him...even your workers are more professional than you! -We were not asked how many portion of fish n chips we wanted....we only wanted 1 to try, but we got two buckets instead. (But at least it was 50% off) -Such small portions! The bucket made it seem big...but a grown woman likes me need more than what they served. -Salty fries. Super salty...and like I mentioned above, inconsistency with the temperature of the fries! My boyfriend was not very happy he had to eat cold fries. TIps/Observations: -I guess you should definitely ask what you are getting BEFORE you order anything...you might get a bad attitude but it's better to be safe than sorry! Overall, would not recommend this place. Food was very mediocre and overpriced, and service was a-okay.
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Dan V.
Cheap bar food, and the server was rude and I don't think it was on purpose. He just sucked.
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Desiree G.
I went here last Sunday with my boyfriend for a fun dinner date while we were enjoying the magnificent city of Boston. We went here and the first thing you notice is the trash all over the floor, the tables, the seats, just about everywhere you look there is trash. We get a seat at the end of a long picnic table and wait for our waiter. He comes over and goes over the rules; you are at Dick's, they are going to treat you like one and ask you if that's okay, and as a fun tourist, of course we say yes! The food was alittle pricey and only okay, but the biggest bummer of the night was our waiter. He was so nice, i was expecting to be waited on by a total dick! I may or may not have been more of a dick than he was that night! Over all it was a fun time, and I will be going back, just hoping we have a more bitter waiter.
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Karen P.
So I get the idea behind the joint, rude waiters and what not. The fan fare is fun and all, but actual service and food were complete crap. My table was having a great time with our rude waiter, laughing up a storm at his antics. When the food came, we were extremely underwhelmed. First, it took why too long especially when all we ordered were 2 trays of fried chicken and a pulled pork sandwich. Took about 20min. He also brought us a wrong order. One friend ordered fried chicken with gravy like it said on the lunch menu description, he brought her BBQ chicken bites. He then forgot to put in our order of crabby balls appetizer. Regardless of if he was trying to be rude, he failed his main job: taking my dang order! I don't know what the hell he wrote down when we were ordering, probably jotting down more lame gags to pull on customers. My friend gave him the benefit of the doubt and waited another 1/2hr until we gave up on the appetizer. Meanwhile the food sucked really bad. Got even worse from the last time I was here. My BBQ pulled pork had no BBQ sauce. But my friend's WRONG order of BBQ bites was drenched in it to the point of it being inedible. My other friend's plain chicken bites were so salty my tongue burned making me chug her strawberry daiquiri. The bill then had the audacity to list 18% tip as the starting tip. The waiter was great at playing rude, but incompetent at actually waiting tables. The food was some of the worse we've ever had. It made us cranky the whole day. 2 stars for making us laugh and giving us balloons. Everything else here is awful.
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Mala L.
As a New Yorker, I was excited to be in Boston and do touristy things including a trip to dicks last resort. I've heard a lot about this place but was extremely disappointed. The food is AWFUL. I was expecting typical bar food or even something similar to Applebee's or Fridays. Nope. We got the nachos and buffalo chicken burger. Not sure how you can mess up nachos but they definitely did. The cheese was unbelievably bad and I'm not that picky when it comes to cheese. I do like regular processed queso from the supermarket. We barely touched our food. As bad as the food was, the margaritas were worse! It was definitely some sort of mix or syrup and it wasn't blended properly - too many ice chunks. I love tequila yet I somehow had to force myself to drink 1/4 of the glass. I don't normally struggle to finish my food/drink but towards the end we just gave up and left. This place gets 1 star instead of 0 because the waiter/bartender was entertaining and made the experience a little more entertaining with his "rudeness." We went midday on a Tuesday so I figured maybe that was why we didn't get the full experience but regardless the food was awful and I have no desire to return.
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Nina K.
Dick's Last Resort is definitely an interesting experience. Basically, the experience is your server being a dick to you. Hence, the name. If you are able to handle the rudeness and jokes, then feel free to make a visit! I personally could not handle it because of the blurred lines between jokes and disrespect. Aside from service, the menu is extremely overpriced for the quality and portion of the food. At the time that I went, there was nothing under the price of $15 on the menu. 2 of my friends and I all ordered 1 standard entree each without buying drinks and/or appetizers. The total came out to over $60... But, it's a nice place to come to if you feel like getting drunk and being rude to people.
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Brendan M.
Look, I get it. The shtick is the staff gets to be rude. Ha frigidy ha. We genuinely were unaware of the premise of this dump, just thought the stupid, insulting hats were part of the "fun." After experiencing this place first hand, I can honestly say, " who the f@*k would eat at this shite hole?" I'm open to a funny back and forth and maybe this place is not for me but goddamn this restaurant does not belong in Quincy Market. I can't say it enough that this place is not for me but what I can say is that this place is a dump. From the floor to the food, everything about this place is abhorrent. Nasty food. Greasy, fried shitty crap. Don't even bother. They also jump you with bibs, sneaking up behind you to ring your neck with the plastic strips that probably strangle fish all through the Atlantic. My mom almost broke a guys nose who snuck up behind her. Drinks...F-ing laughable. I ordered what I thought was the strongest drink, the "trash can." 151, grain alcohol and fruit punch. Sounds pretty hardcore right? WRONG. I paid 8.75$ each for two, downed mine and half my wife's in an attempt to get out of here quickly. 5,10,15 minutes later when a strong drink should hit you if you chug, nothing at all. Not a blip. I am a solid judge of good, strong drink and I can unequivocally denounce these drinks as devoid of ANY alcohol. I should have had, at least, a slight buzzy head. NADA. I also have it on good authority that the coffee is terrible and did not even come with sugar/sweetener or cream/milk. Not even an offer to have some brought over. BATHROOMS? You need a bathroom you filthy peasant? You have to go across the "street"(its the Quincy walkway but seriously?) up TWO flights of stairs to the long lines for the stalls. The woman's room only has two stalls and the line was insane and disorganized. Luckily, I did not have to suffer this awful fate as we decided to leave quickly and take the turn to Ned Devine's for a much better dining experience with proper food, servers and bathrooms. A BIG GIANT FAT ZERO. (check my page, i'm not into giving bad reviews but this place really deserves this rating/review.)
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Kate L.
We didn't even make it in the door without the short Asian hostess being completely rude with an eye-roll when we asked a simple question last night...I would like to thank her for being a dick and turning us off to this crap hole bc apparently the wait staff are dicks too. Eff this place.
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Steve W.
Idiotic, rude, dumb ..don't care what the shtick is all about, sorry don't pay $$ to get treated like crap ...EVERYONE, do NOT go here..this is a huge mistake looking for a village idiot to take to the cleaners for mediocre food.
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Nicholas U.
You come here for the novelty. Besides that, the food is overpriced and mediocre. You're paying for the experience which is fun when done once. Also should go when it isn't busy. If you go and the place is packed, expect poor service and long waits. All and all, fun for the first time.
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Zhe W.
Very fun place with especially "NICE" service. I got a paper hat with "I am stupid" and my friend got "I thought the waiter is cute". The Salmon tastes good with plenty of rice and corn salad. The fired scallop also tastes good. I may not order their steak anymore, but for the rest of the foods are fine. Still, this is the one of a kind experience you may find no where else.
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Kent T.
Total rip off. They advertised half off fish and chips. I ordered the large which is normally $18. My order came in a tiny bucket with two small fish chunks. They were even skimpy on the fries. Both were uninspired and greasy. It wasn't worth the $9 they charged. I can only imagine the shock on customers faces that paid full price for that greasy appetizer. Will never return.
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Gina S.
Love Boston! This place was fun to eat at!! The food was good and reasonable and the staff was hysterical!!!
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Keith M.
I get that this place is a tourist destination and that the whole "Boston rudeness" is part of the appeal. But that does not mean being outright jerks. It does not mean clunking down three full pints of beer at the corner of the table right next to my one-year-old son - who promptly tried to grab them. It does not mean a snarky, stupid comment when I asked for water. And most of all, it does not mean horrible food. The food was atrocious. The steak - which my wife had - was the worst steak we'd ever tasted. Deep-fried onion rings were terrible. Crab cakes were terrible. I could go on but all in all, it was dried, processed crap that was hard to wash down. We live here and have been here for a couple years now. We only went because my in-laws were in town and we thought it'd be fun to go. But no, it was a horrific experience. I was embarrassed for Boston that this place could be so popular. I was irked by the very rude service which lacked any kind of wit whatsoever. Only once or twice in my life have I left a zero tip for such a large bill. This was one of them. Definitely will never return.
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Omar A. M.
This was a crazy Boston experience. The waiters had massive "Boston" attitude. They served up insults like it was the thing to do. They make crazy paper hats for people and throw straws all over the floor. It always seems to be done in good humor but.... I didn't care for it so didn't give me any. The food was just okay I ordered the fiery salmon. There was supposed to be a wasabi sauce on it but it was so watered down there was no fire at all. So if you like to be insulted why you eat you're not picky about food go to dicks the last resort it is an interesting Boston Mass. experience.
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Carlos M A.
Terrible ! If one likes being made fun of and disrespected then go ahead. Food is sub-par at best ! Service is disrespectful and rude not surprised if the waitress or server spits in ones drink. Over priced ! Concept is a joke ! The servers are open and foul mouthed ! Saw a server cuss out a party sitting because they where a big group of teens and the server said , I quote " I am not serving all of you ! " what kind of business practice is this ! Yelp protects this place ! 3 attempt to write a review ! Yelp censors and wants bad business open ! This place is terrible like the yelp censorship
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bill j.
The waiters are a hoot but the food gets the boot. What I assume was an overdose of MSG will definitely steer me to any of the other hundreds of eateries in the area.
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Jason W.
My girlfriend wanted to go here from CT for her 26th birthday for some reason, so I organized a nice weekend trip with us going here for dinner Saturday night and then hitting some bars/clubs after. First impression: It's a high school cafeteria style set-up that was hit by a hurricane that nobody bothered to clean up. I know that being "edgy" is their thing but sweeping up piles of food and trash should just fall under "sanitary/safety." The seats were all very close together so nobody had much room, and it was at least 80 degrees in there during the winter. I was surprised by the relatively small menu, and even more so by there being no food descriptions. They have "Chikin" and they have "beef steak", etc. Do you season it? What sides do I get or can I get? It took a good long time to get our food. The food wasn't all that. I personally wouldn't say that mine was "horrible" like alot of Yelpers here, but it certainly wasn't worth the huge price tags. Now, onto the drinks. This is where they lost my business for good for sure. 1 margarita is $24.50. It's mostly juice and ice. You can keep the cup which is cool I guess but I'd rather just get a cheaper drink that's stiffer. My girlfriend drank 2 and had a shot. Each shot is at least $10 which isn't too bad but considering ours was mostly whip cream, I wasn't happy. Then the beers. One 32oz glass of Guinness was $16.50. Yep. $16.50. So in summary, 2 margaritas, 1 beer, 2 shots ran me $85.50. That's wild. Our total bill came to over $450 for 8 people, then $540 if you include the tip which was not deserved. Most didn't drink (thank God). Our waitress was very inattentive. I know being rude is the selling point here, but you can still be a good waitress. With dinner reservations, we were stuck here for over 3 hours. Not because we were chatty and had a good time (although we did have cake so that would take up a half hour I'd admit), but because it just took them that long to get us our food, drinks, and a check.
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Janet S.
I wish I could give 0 stars. This place is disgusting. They're not "funny" rude, they're just rude. As in, rude workers. Not workers pretending to be rude. Their menu is incredibly small, drinks overpriced, the humor is just annoying. Maybe a 12 year old kid would enjoy the place. Messy. Just awful. Also, I understand there's supposed to be a "show" to this place - but honestly. Apparently they took this to mean that they could do whatever they want and get away with it. AWFUL customer service. YUCK.
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Kitty L.
If there was a negative star that would still be too good for the service we had there today. The server was a total ass. Very rude! We ended up leaving. Will make sure NOONE I know eats there !!
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Scott M.
The good: waitress was pretty.. And funny!! They have funny/inappropriate service which is their gimmick. Entertaining.. No doubt. The Bad: the food...alligator bites appetizer lacked alligator.. It was a bowl of fried jalapenos, some nachos and the tiniest pieces of gator. Fish and chips.. And seafood plattah tasted as if it was as cooked in old oil. After we are, everyone at my table felt sick.. Like the feeling you get when you eat suspect chinese food. THE UGLY: While I recognize this is in the heart of boston and prices will be higher than normal.. 3 drinks, 2 apps and 3 fried dinners (2 fish and chips and 1 seafood plattah) was $150.00. We paid Abe and Louie prices for KFC food.
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Saman D.
I didn't even want to go here and I understand the point of this restaurant and it's suppose to be "funny" but it's really not. I went on Saturday with my family and friend and I gave it a go with an open mind. The waitress was rude, whatever. She made fun of us and I made fun of her poorly applied makeup and her terrible 10th grade red streaks in her hair and she put her hands on my sunglasses. She ripped them off my face to make fun of my makeup. I can take the jokes but putting your hands on someone is UNACCEPTABLE. I wish I had brought it up to the manager that day but I was more concerned about my crying niece. The food was terrible, not even mediocre. Boston is filled with restaurants with delicious food, don't come here.
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Janice S.
This place is so over. It's sad because it was over 10 years ago. Worst wait staff in the world because place should have closed years ago. Unfortunate choice made by bridal party. Do you and your guests a favor and go someplace else. Wish I could rank a zero because 1 makes it seems too good, overrated and misleading.
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Allison B.
Went there this past weekend for drinks during our break for shopping. I have heard of it but my family had not. What I thought was hilarious my mother didn't think was so funny, the waiter throwing our silverware and asking what we want with an attitude. After she found out what the restaurant was all about she loved it! honestly it's a very fun place but definitely have to have a sense of humor to really enjoy it. Drinks are a little pricy but it is also the city. Definitely a great place for a night out with friends.
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Jared A.
Pretty basic. Solid buffalo chicken burger. I enjoyed them throwing straws at the tables. We finally got hats at the end; gotta say the guy nailed us spot on for someone who didn't seem to be paying much attention. It's a great location with a nice patio. Good tourist spot if that's what you're looking for.
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Olive D.
Don't go for the food, way over priced, "free" glass with a $9 beer!!! Waitress although kept us entertained lead us to believe in her wording soup or salad came with our meal, will be back for the entertainment but will have a bucket of wings , $130 for a meal that was to say the least gross , tables are crowded in, to get out had to move a whole other party at another table, but definitely fun!
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Jeremy W.
Probably will never come here again. Their whole thing is being "Dicks" which I understand. I was joking around with them a lot which was fun. But when it comes to food, not a good place at all. Way overpriced and sub-par food, I'd definitely rather eat somewhere else in Quincy Market. If you're coming here for the experience, then go for it! But when it comes to food, definitely go somewhere else.
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David H.
I dressed up in nice attire, and came here for a fine dining experience with my uppercrust Bohemian girlfriend. A patron of rich and historic Boston culture, I decided to venture into Dick's Last Resort. I was daunted by the obnoxious and abusive waiter berating us with insults and unprofessional mannerism! His shirt was hardly tucked in and he didn't offer any table napkins! He then insulted my girlfriend, talking to her like a Catholic student starring in a pornographic film. He told her to grab a seat, and then cleared his face, implying that he would like for her to sit on his face. I then told him "you sir, are what's wrong with society! And let it be known I will be contacting my lawyer shortly to file a lawsuit against this eatery!" He then made a paper hat in the form of a contraceptive for men, and placed it on my head. I was highly upset by this, seeing as I spent a good portion of my day tweaking and styling my hair until it was just so. I must say, this experience was an insult! Good food though.
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Toulaphone C.
I was in Boston for the weekend and my group wanted to try this place out. We were told lunch was over and only appetizers would be available, which was fine because we weren't trying to fill our stomachs anyway. I had no clue about the environment of Dick's, so obviously I thought our waitress was a total b*tch! Quickly after, I realized they definitely live up to the title of their restaurant. She was pretty cool and awful, and the hats probably made our experience there fun. The waitress told us we actually had 30 seconds to decide on what we wanted for lunch (yay) so we got beers, ribs n' wings in a bucket, fries, crabby balls, and these gator bites. ribs n' wings - Thought the whole bucket was going to be filled but only the top was! Deceiving! Ribs were good, wings were like any other place. fries - Fries were fries. crabby balls - A little mushy. gator bites - Not a big fan. Sam Adams Summer Ale - YUM!!! One of my new favorite beers. Overall, OK food but atmosphere made the place fun and great to bring uptight people to if you want to loosen them up. May not be suitable for young children.
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Sarah M.
I'm not sure I understand the whole concept. Why do I want my waiters to purposely be rude to me and make fun of me? It seems like they were toeing the line between acceptably funny to not funny at all. The amount of humor would depend on how light hearted your dinner companions are. I could see some people getting really offended and upset by being embarrassed like that. I had a decent experience and our waitress was pretty good. However, the food was only sub-par at best. The shrimp were overcooked and the vegetables looked like they came out of a can. If you really want to experience this place, I would suggest eating dinner elsewhere and just come for a drink.
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Cris B.
This place is fun. The waiters are awesome. They are not nice (that's there thing). It's all in good fun. Food was good. Prices fair.
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Iain H.
Get the whole rude thing, but they could at least have tried at making it funnier, dick size jokes I mean c'mon, they must've been doing this for ages and that's all they come up with! Feel like we should have been given the opportunity to give them hats, would've written "if you think my jokes are bad, you should see me in bed!" for our waitress. Had the crab cakes which were really good, highly recommend, but got a salad I didn't realise I was paying for because the girl spoke too quickly and I got a little confused. Tried to give as good as we got by putting a bunch of pennies in with the bill but she just threw then back at us, which would've been kind of annoying except knowing she probably had to go and pick them up, little victories. Different, not really sure how I feel yet but definitely an experience I'll have a passioned rant about to friends and family when I return home haha!
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G K.
Food was not that good. Service was very good. This place would probably be good for groups of college kids out to have a fun dinner.
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Jescenia P.
I was there last night and they made the hats for the kids. We had a few good laughes on their sense of humor until we were met by their other wait staff ROACHES! The place is infested. My son was screaming, I was trying to kill it with the napkin holder my daughter stopped eating; I'm still trying to grasp my mind around how it all transpired. People stayed seated and I guess they thought it was part of their show.
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Victor S.
Dropped by with the family here on 7/4. Group of sıx, it was raining cats and dogs and the market was very crowded so we decided to eat here in hopes of the rain clearing by then. The place was busy, despite availabitity we were seated at a very crammy corner. When i asked the host he said that these were reserved for other guests who werent even there yet. At the corner the rain was dripping through the glass roof on to the table. Had to bother other people to pass through. They had placed 5 chairs in front of a table for 3 persons. How am İ going to sit without having to climb over the chairs? Could not move any chair neither forward or backward nor sideways just like at Tetris when you are about to be game over. Seating layout sucks, if one row decides to move chairs a bit to the back the next row will have less space. This goes well until the last suckers who come in have to take the last table at the corner. Bleh Not to mention that we left immedately. One polite lady tried to solve the situation by asking me where i would like to sit. Thank you for that but it came a little bit to late because we had already decided to eat elsewhere.
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Nicole R.
After having a horrible day I decided to take my brother and his girlfriend to a place where you can expect to be treated badly. At least I knew what I was getting myself into...? This place is extremely touristy and you will more often than not find a 12-14 year old's bday party being had here when you visit. You will also leave with a large paper hat that has crude sayings on it. The food here is just-ok and a little over priced but hey, it's a tourist spot... So, that's how it usually goes. I went with the salad and my brother and his girlfriend went with the chicken meal. We left full, but not impressed.
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Annika S.
Some of you obviously do not understand the point of this restaurant. They're supposed to be rude and mean, hence the name "Dick's last resort". They're supposed to be dicks! They even said that to me and my boyfriend before we sat down at the table, that they're rude and it's just a part of the atmosphere and shenanigans they pull. I think the restaurant environment is fun and upbeat. It's mostly for older aged people (16+) as you could imagine. The waiters and waitresses are hilarious and make funny comments and rude comebacks, which I think are hilarious. It all must depend on your type of humor, I guess! The food was alright. I didn't really feel like it was up to par. I had the ribs and chicken wings with fries. Some of my fries were cold and soggy.. Which made me pretty disgusted! The ribs were alright, they tasted like ribs, but were pretty charcoaled to the max before being burnt on the inside. The chicken wings weren't as good as I expected, but it was not awful. It is kind of over priced for the quality of food it really is.. My boyfriend and I's TOTAL was $65. I could go to the 99 and get the same food, but for $30 less! We had dinner and a fountain soda, with a small appetizer, kind of over priced to me! Overall, the experience was a 10/10, but the food is maybe a 5/10. I would recommend if you're looking for a good laugh and go to the bar, instead of a full meal.
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Starr E.
I find it funny that most of people comments are about the rudeness of the place. What do you think this place is? It's called Dick's Last Resort for reason. And this place has nothing to do with " BOSTON RUDENESS STEREOTYPE" lol I have been going to Dick's since I was a little kid specially when it used to be over at the Prudential Center. There are many other location all over the US. I also been to the one in Orlando. If you can't take a joke, and don't have a sense of humor then don't even bother. Let's just say this place would of been Joan Rivers favorite lol. If you want to be stuck up, there are many place around for your 5 star need.
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Rachel D.
Good food, fun environment, just wish they had a little bit more options on the gluten free menu.
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Sophie E.
This place is an absolute joke. I went there tonight with a couple of friends and trust me, I get the gist of the place. You go in expecting to get harassed and the waiters pretend to be mean. Tonight we had Micky. Micky is someone you never, ever want to even know in my opinion. He took the experience to a whole nother level. Basically he was a dick the from the start, without any smiles so it kinda seemed like he meant everything he said. When we wanted to put the check on a couple of cards, he said no "act like adults and put it on one" and walked away. We thought he was joking, until he started fighting with us, being absolutely ridiculous and getting legitimately angry. Keep in mind, this was a Tuesday so it wasn't crowded at all. He started screaming in the restaurant and one of us went up to the manager to ask if they could take care of it. We payed, walked out and said "you suck" because, he did. He ran across the restaurant out the window and screamed at us, threatening to overcharge our cards since he "had all of our names and information". Fuck that place haha.
This place is literally am free pass for waiters to be rude. I can take a joke pretty damn well, but these people are just down right rude assholes. The food isnt even worth it. Just typical bar food. Ughhhhhh 0 stars
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Kelly B.
Do not come here if you're going to be a Richard. If you don't understand the joke...don't come here. Karen was our server and she is awesome. She probably came to work on her broom, but we love her anyway. This place is fun and made for fun people. They swear at people and make it so much fun. The whole world is too serious and we need to have some fun once in a while. As we were eating a table got mad and left. Honestly, don't be that table. More restaurants need to be like dicks. The only downside is they don't have a restroom but it is literally right across the street. They make hats and write hilarious things on them. This place is made for people with very large personalities. Food is average but ambiance is 5 stars for sure. Ask for Karen. She is a real jem!
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Jason R.
Been here a couple times. Servers and Bar staff are extremely rude. This is not that rare for this area. But I find this place to be exceptionally bad. Avoid like the plague.
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Tanmay S.
Lot of good stories heard in past that got me interested in here. Located in heart of Boston's prestige Quincy Market. The place is not for the class considering interior setting. Its a casual restaurant with a roof and shades. Of course its going to be a rude ride because that's their selling point. Servers lived up to the expectations and treated us the way we expected ...rude,arrogant and ruthless with raunchy language. I thoroughly enjoyed that part. It really lived up to my expectations because I tried to give it back and they always came on top...no regrets had fun ! Talking about food...Nah ! MacDonald's have better food than them probably but who cares for food? This restaurant and the check in the end is for an experience and not for food.
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Sammi Kate B.
I love the chain of Dick's Last Resort. The idea, to me, is hilarious (because as a former server you often only WISH you could be brutally honest with patrons..) The food is mediocre, but at a place like this you ultimately pay for the atmosphere, and that being said you get it here. It's touristy - as all the Dick's locations typically are - and it's in an easily accessible area. Don't go here if you're on a diet or if you're not meat friendly though - it's all fried foods and a lot of meat. If you don't know what you're getting yourself into, save your dignity and time and go somewhere else, otherwise enjoy being treated like a total dick and have some really unhealthy food and beer.
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Saya K.
Recommended so we went.... I wouldn't go back again. It was good for one time experience I think. Food is not good. Cocktail was like....juice....
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Kimberly F.
Came from cali to visit family and this is one of the places they took me to. I never heard of a place like this before, but kudos for the creativity. It's a good experience, the food is decent. Just come with friends, drink and have good laughs. The waiters must have fun. Get paid to be an a**hole to people hahah.
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Court D.
I understand that the point of this place is for the waitstaff to be rude to you - but at a certain point it gets to be a little much. Our waiter wouldn't give us utensils or water which was kind of ridiculous considering we had messy appetizers and the beers are HUGE which means our DD needed some water! We were finally able to get one cup of water and some forks from another person working there. The place was a so dirty - not sure if that is part of the ambiance but it was disgusting. So much food and trash all over the floor! The french fries were really good - but that was about it. Typical bar food. Won't be returning!
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Steven P.
Ok y'all. So I understand the concept, and have been before, and it was an interesting, humorous, and fun experience, and the food was decent. The second time was another story. Our Frozen Margaritas tasted like "flavored ice" you get at a five year olds birthday party. The server was not funny, I never got a hat, and never joked with us at all. In fact, he only came over to us twice even being there for an hour. On top of that, the "food" was NOT edible. Myself and my friend sat on the toilet the next morning in our hotel room for a good thirty minutes each. Although it did not ruin out trip by any means, it sucks when you spend more than fifty dollars on garbage. Go elsewhere.
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Phorn K.
Was there last nite got killa Rita $25 for bunch of ice n little liquor would give zero star but no option. Went salty dogs got mad drinks and oysters for about same price not worth it don't go there!!!! What a waste!!!!!
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Tami F.
If I could give this place NO stars I would. Had the fried scallops and they were encased (NOT coated) in breading. So thick, hard and salty, they were inedible. When the server asked how it was, I told him they were bad and he just shrugged. This has to be the worst meal I've been served in a very long time.
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Evan M.
Oh boy. Where to start. Well we came in here last night for some late night food and a few drinks, and it was a disaster. There was trash littering the entire floor of the place, the bar had spilled drink all over it, and the restaurant staff was in no hurry to fix either situation. The bartenders were completely unhelpful, and when I asked for a plate they looked at me like I had four heads. There are no plates here, you eat off of wax paper. The food we did order was cold and tasteless, and to top it off was extremely overpriced. To be completely fair, this place is a dive. You should come here only for two reasons: you are a tourist, or this restaurant really is your "last resort". Stay away.
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Joleana L.
Fun environment, great drinks staff will keep you laughing. Definitely a place to go if your not easily offended
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Jessica H.
We went here for a pub crawl the week before St. Patrick's Day. We didn't order any food just got drinks and stood around. The place was pretty packed with diners. It's a very meat and seafood heavy menu, not sure what a vegetarian or vegan would get - maybe some sides. It's also pretty $$. Well the name serves the place well because everyone working there were Dick's. And not in the funny way. The women at the side doors not letting us in even though we were with the group, and the other people guarding the front doors. One server was funny - he kept dropping utensils to look up men's kilts (there was a bagpipe group there as well). They don't have a bathroom so you have to leave and use the Quincy Market bathroom. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.
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Caitlin M.
I have been to Dick's before for a margarita and tried it again last night on a date, however my experience was horrible and the food was horrible. We ordered an appetizer and then we asked to share the chicken finger dinner. Our waitress said no thats not enough food, and we preceded to say yes it is, we will order more after if we are still hungry. Instead of getting the one meal, our waitress went against what we said and ordered us two orders anyways and charged us for it. When she brought out the two orders, I said this is incorrect we only wanted one. Instead of acknowledging this, she just walked away. When we got our bill, I assumed we would only be charged for one order, but both were on our check and she would not remove it when I asked. I find this completely unacceptable service and you cannot take advantage of someone's money. I am fully aware that the whole theme of this restaurant is to be rude and make fun of you, but I did not think they it also meant that they charge you for meals you did not ask for. Awful food, awful service, do not go here!
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Lisa And Charlly E.
We are from Washington DC and were in town for the long weekend. We went here with friends we really didn't want to sit in awkward silence at a restaurant with. And we were so glad we did. You gotta ask for Alex, he's hilarious. After he threw straws and napkins at all of us we all blew our straws at him. He also accurately pegged our high maintenance person in the group the minute we sat down. Hilarious fun!!
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Jessica G.
I am from Boston and have never been to dicks last resort. My boyfriend and I decided we would try something new today so went here. And we regret it. The atmosphere was cool but the food SUCKED! We will not be going again.
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Madeleine L.
This place is a joke, my party and I should have left as soon as we sat down. The menus were sticky and our silverwear was filthy. I'm pretty sure my cup has a booger on it. Our waitress was pretty rude, which was fine and I understand that that's part of her job, but she literally threw the silverwear at us. That was annoying, especially considering the forks all fell out of the napkins they were wrapped in and touched the disgusting table. My brothers cloth napkin was so stained it looked like it has been used to deliver a baby. My mom ordered a salad thinking she would be safe, boy was she wrong. The lettuce was wilted and her chicken came right out of a Tyson bag. My cousins Philly cheese steak looked atrocious. All in all the food was nauseating. And to think we went through the trauma of eating there just for a couple stupid paper hats.
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Dorit M.
The hostess would not seat us outside, because it was only two of us. Meanwhile, six four tops were available. For sure not the best way to run a restaurant ! I guess you don't want / need the business, when you are turning people away !
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Nate P.
Dick's Last Resort is an unconventional experience that's plenty of laughs. The servers are purposely rude, but in a fun and expected way, and the burgers were great. The paper hats that they make for you are pretty funny too. My only gripes were that the place was a little dirty, the tables were all crammed together in a much too tiny space for the number of seats, and the prices were a little high for what they're offering (but, that one is to be expected in Faneuil Hall). It was fun, and I'd probably go again sometime in the future, but our experience just reminded me of how much better the Roadkill Cafe's used to be for this sort of dining entertainment. Overall, I give it a 3 out of 5.
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Christian C.
I get the whole themed!! Bit the food was disgusting. I ordered a chicken sandwich; because the menu was limited. Ive had a better chicken sandwich at Wendy's for half the price. I will never step foot in this establishment ever again!!!
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Ashley K.
Most people on here must not understand the idea of the restaurant. I loved it. My friends and I joked with our waiter after his shift. Decent food and im honestly the service is attentive.
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M L.
Overpriced, bad food and not that exciting of an experience. Our waiter forgot to give us the dunce hats that Dick's is famous for and the food was quite pricey for very small portions. I honestly don't think that the atmosphere was funny enough to pay such a price tag. You'd be better off going to a fast-food place and just hanging out around the T if you chicken fingers and the chance to meet Bostonians with attitude.
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Kim B.
I am only giving this four stars, because of how much my experience at Dick's made me laugh. I have always wanted to go to Dick's.. I tried to plan a sorority function here once, and they all shut it down. Fail. One day, my boyfriend, Greg and I were trying to find somewhere to eat in Fanieul hall (mistake number 1, Fanieul hall is not for good food). All Greg wanted was pub food, and I just didn't care. After not finding anything else too appetizing, we decided on Dick's. As we walk in, there was a scavenger hunt of about 10 high schoolers, causing a scene. Other then them, there was only 1 other party, so it was pretty empty. The host said "Go sit down over there, I will be with you in, like, 10 minutes ". Now I had already walked around the room ,trying to get away from the high schoolers. So I go to sit down, and Greg says... "Did you hear what he just said? We are leaving!". So he storms out the back door (I didn't hear what he said, but I followed). Greg was all concerned because he said the guy was so rude, and he did not want to wait "like... 10 minutes". That is when I so kindly reminded Greg, "Well... Isn't that the point of Dick's? Aren't they supposed to treat you rude?". I couldn't tell if Greg was blushing, or if it was just cold (it was about 30 degrees out) but his face was red. If I were him, I'd probably be blushing. Needless to say, when I asked if he wanted to go back in, he so kindly rejected, and we ended up getting sub-par pub food.
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Hunter B.
The food is okay, I ordered the buffalo wings. The real entertainment are the waiters. As said in the name, the act like dicks but in a funny way. It was extremely funny.
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Destiny C.
Service is funny! Love the sarcasm and atmosphere but to be honest their food isn't that great.
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Kristen M.
FOOD POISONING!!!!! 5 of us got it. I'm now alive enough to write this review. Never ever EVER again.
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Gina A.
Dicks is fun to joke around with the staff. They are fun but the food is not great. Go for drinks and expect fried food.
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James I.
Absolutely no vegetarian (don't even consider going here if you're vegan) options, pathetic. Which is actually relevant because of the increasing number of people avoiding meat. So, I was of course stuck ordering a side salad. Iceberg lettuce on my salad had some red spots and was obviously not fresh. Only other things on the salad were some chopped tomatoes, red cabbage, CHEDDAR CHEESE, and... Of course, BACON BITS. WHAT. You know it's really difficult to screw up a salad but congratulations, Dick's, you did it. I hope you're proud because I will never be visiting again. Our waiter was alright, but I really can't do the whole mean thing. I tried to be open to it but I really just didn't like it. So yeah anyways my advice for vegetarians/vegans is to order the little $4 salad WITHOUT bacon bits and, optionally, without the cheddar cheese.
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Nashrah R.
Dick's is a fun place to try if you're interested in a unique dining experience....and if you're tired of eager, friendly waiters. Definitely go in with an open mind though because otherwise you're bound to get offended. Our waitress was mean enough without being offensive. Plus, she always gave you a winking look after interacting with you to reassure you. The food was okay--nothing spectacular. I would recommend the nachos, and must warn you that the portion is rather large. I went in a group of five and we struggled to finish. The burgers are decent but nothing too grand. Would I go back again? No. But was it worth going that one time? Yes.
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Randy E.
It's a shame that I have to give this place any stars at all. Any money spent here should be considered a complete and total waste. I understand the theme of Dick's and I knew to expect attitude from the staff. That's supposed to be apart of the fun of this place, right? What I don't think the theme of Dick's is supposed to be is horribly made drinks with service so slow you'd rather get things your self and sky high prices for an all around horrible experience. With all of the bar hopping opportunities available in Boston, be sure to steer clear of this one.
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Alie C.
I've heard a lot about Dick's and really wanted to check it out. Being a server myself, I thought it would be a fun experience to see what I could do if I could actually act on my annoyance towards guests. We had a blast. I haven't laughed that hard in a really long time. The tables are weird. You share one long table with a couple other parties. It was okay though because you could read their hats too and have a laugh. Our server was great. It didn't seem like an act and we got really into it, being rude right back to him. He even left my friend's beer on another table so he'd have to get up and go get it. His hat prompts were also very laugh-inducing. Mine said "will lick anything for a dollar" and the one that took the cake was the one the guy in our group got that said "not even UPS will touch my package." Hilarious. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the food as well. I ordered some of the drunken shrimp off the appetizer menu and they were some of the best shrimp I have ever had. My friend loved her salmon as well. There were complaints about the rice and corn not being very good, but overall everything was pretty tasty. If you go in expecting great service and a good meal, you are going to the wrong place. If you go in to laugh your butt off and have a few drinks, then you picked the right joint.
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Emily P.
Gross. My friend and I ordered salads - I got the buffalo chicken, she got southwestern steak. Both were advertised to be on a bed of mixed greens with various chopped vegetables. We both got wilted iceberg lettuce with NO other vegetables, a heaping pile of tortilla strips and lukewarm dressing that tasted past its prime. Our waiter showed up to take our order and deliver the check, that's all. No "how is everything?" at all. I understand that they're supposed to be jerks in a funny sort of way, but when you serve me a salad that I could have gotten made better anywhere else, I expect slightly better service. It lives up to its name - this really is a last resort.
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Cornel F.
Probably among the worst restaurants in the city. Limited food options
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Paul W.
Expect to have fun. Not a place to bring stuck-up type. Just remember your there for the fun time and the food not bad either.
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Adam G.
I have been to dicks long ago shortly after turning 21 and after today it is clear why I hadn't returned. They were busy (Boston Marathon after flow) but the service was slow. I would rather them focus on the food instead of act like jerks which is so not funny admit it. Why would you want to be embarrased at a restaurant with a boring menu, terrible food and ridiculous prices. $35 for Burger and fries (very few) The burger was sub standard and had no flavor. Half of it had no bottom bun so I threw half of the burger away. I usually have a clean plate but I had no desire to eat this food. The clam chowder was herbaceous and tasted like canned chowder from Arkansas. The beers are $9 and every beer after the "discount" it to $7! Oh, and they give you a big, dumb glass to carry around all day. Be advised, the food is WAY overpriced and WAY worse than most of the touristy crap in Quincy Market. If you're an out of towner, avoid this whole area. Find a place in the North End.
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Peter B.
Rocked
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Lisa B.
Eh... I gave this place two stars (as opposed to one) because I didn't get food poisoning, and that should count for something, I suppose. I understand the concept, but it seemed like our server was kind of lazy about being a "dick". The most amusing thing she did was throw straws onto our table. The restaurant is extremely loud and kind of trashy. This is NOT a place for families - I felt very bad for the groups with kids. Food was VERY overpriced. My final gripe: Somehow I got passed over for a hat. If I'm going to pay $17 for crappy fish and chips, I should at least get a stupid paper hat, right?
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Janet M.
Came here with a few gal pals while we were visiting Boston.. If you're easily offended, DON'T COME HERE. However, if you enjoy a laugh or two, and don't mind a paper cone on your head that says "I have herpes", this place is for you. Yes, the waiters really play out the rudeness thing, yelling for no apparent reason and practically "throw" your order at you, but its all part of their strategy. Being an out of towner, I didn't quite know what to expect, but it ended up being alot of fun. The food wasn't anything memorable, however, but I'll let it go.
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Mimi B.
What a crabby bunch of reviews here. This place is in Faneuil Hall---HELLO, its gonna be crowded, loud....what do you want? Like our waiter said, "Go to Cheesecake Factory if you want people to be nice" Its Dick's for heaven sake! they are suppose to be rude and annoying---that is the fun. Throw it back at them--demand the mustard! Yell for a refill! its part of the fun. I think they should post signs like "Yelling at your waiter is allowed." If you have fun, they will too. And the food is just plain American cuisine served in a plastic basket. What do you want? Five star cuisine? We had burgers, chicken fingers, and fries--all good. All tasty. Gourmet? uhhh no, but it was good, and we laughed through the whole meal. We had a great time, got teased, teased back and will most definitely come back when we have visitors again. A must stop at Faneuil Hall.
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Jacki B.
I've been two dicks twice in last two years, and have had pretty good experiences both times. I'll start with the waitstaff - most of which is male. I think the restaurant seeks to hire younger, attractive guys, most of whom are very funny. My friend and I adored the waiter we had last night, and spent a good portion of our meal chatting with him and the other waiters he brought over. As far as the food goes, yes, it is unimpressive and overpriced. I would suggest trying to stick to restaurant staples like burgers, chicken tenders, and salads here - things that are impossible to mess up basically - unless you want to feel really ripped off. I had two beers - and the cost was $16! A bit pricey. The dinners seem to range from $15-25. If you are sensitive or have a subpar sense of humor, I would not recommend coming to this restaurant. The whole point is to receive "bad" service. The waitstaff is supposed to be funny, rude, and offensive. Just something to keep in mind, especially if you're bringing kids.
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Elias U.
Worst experience ever in Boston!! Don't go there!! there are too many great options around for same or less price!! I get the "funny" style but the food is the worst ever!! I could not believe how something as basic and simple as a cheeseburger could taste as a piece of.... garbage!!!
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Mary B.
HALF STAR . OVERPRICED BAD FOOD SERVED BY MEAN PEOPLE.The name of the restaurant says it all . They are Dicks ! Really disrespectful and trying to be funny at the same time. They may even throw your ID on the ground or tell you that you don't look smart at all. With that being said let's talk about the food and drinks . Food is plain , nachos have no cheese at all and the drinks are very light . BAD SERVICE and very overpriced . NOT GOING BACK.
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Jessica R.
I have been to Dick's in San Antonio and this one blows that one WAAAAAAAY out of the water. I had so much fun. Once we saw they were serving up fried alligator, we had to order it. There were four of us and we were able to share the appetizer sampler and still have some leftover. It was a lot of food for $20. The beers were big and you get to keep the glass, always a plus. It was actually fun to watch the other servers working around us too. I can't believe because of the two bad experiences I had at the same Dick's in San Antonio, I almost didn't wanna set foot in this place. So glad I did. And Boston does it again! I love it here.
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Crystal M.
Dont go here if you aren't a meat lover because their menu is all meat and everything is overpriced. They took forever to even ask what we wanted for drinks. Our waitress threw our silverware onto the table and was really loud. I understand the whole "Dicks" theme but I just didnt like how she was yelling at us asking what we wanted because her voice made me get a headache. My food was cold and not appetizing at all.
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Lovesto E.
Average food and dirty tables, but the rude employees were a hoot! I didn't realize the theme of the restaurant until I saw the waiter put the other tables Bill rolled up into a balloon. The hostess was a biyatch and played her role well and our waiter was definitely a huge dick! He even tied a balloon on my wife's hair and she had to eat with her hair floating up!!! Hilarious!!! Even though everyone was rude, the service was actually pretty good. If you don't have a sense of humor, this place may not be for you. I loved it so much, I had to buy the shirts!!! I wanna go back!
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Steven B.
This is a pretty fun place to come if your girlfriend insists on getting really drunk, really fast. (father committed suicide). Not really my first choice but we were in the neighborhood when we heard the news. What else is there to say really. A word of warning to the frisky out there: if a big bouncer asks if you want to "get horsey" do NOT take him up on it!!! trust me here folks.
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Karol B.
Ton of fun! Don't go if your feelings get hurt easily....waiters are a blast and the food is good! My kids 13 &15 love to visit this place when we visit Boston......
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Maura G.
we chose this place because we were staving and this was one of the few places open. why do i want to pay someone to insult me? that's their "thing", the waiters will joke around with you and poke fun at you. haha, yeah ok i get it. it's fun for about 5 mins, then it gets old. and people bring kids here?! i'm not an uptight person in any form, i just don't really get why people think that is so fun. i came with 3 other ladies, so we were just called bimbos and sluts the whole time. must be great to work here though; if you're hungover or having a bad day, you're encouraged to take it out on your customers! the food is your basic bar food-burgers and everything that's fried. buy everything is really salty. seems like this might be a good place to go if you want to get wastey-face. that's about it.
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Ari P.
For anyone who's familiar with the show, The IT Crowd, I pulled a Messy Joe's on this one. My friend and I actually had no idea that bitchy waiters was Dick's theme. We just knew that we didn't want Cheers. Our waiter was pretty sassy in the beginning, but he lost his energy after he gave us our hats. The food. There's no wow factor here, but I feel like that's to give more material for the waitstaff if someone has the cajones to complain to them. It wasn't too bad for a Faneuil Hall chain, but its not the kind of place I'd eat at frequently.
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Michael M.
Ok I understand that the whole concept of dick's is for them to be dick's with the customers. I'm not closed minded. I'm as out going, open minded as it gets but after a while it really gets annoying. I mean if I decide to ask a serious question just answer back in a serious matter then go back to being assholes because I know that's your job. Besides that the food is pretty good. Enjoyed my rib 'N' chicken. That's the only reason I gave them 2 stars
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Holly C.
The menu is very limited & on the pricier side (ie: ribs, salmon, etc). We ended up getting two appetizers which were good (gator bites & crabby balls) because we didn't want anything too heavy and had a few beers. The workers were fun, which was the main reason why we decided to come here (we all ended up leaving with some smart comment written on our hats). Only come here if you can take some heat. I wouldn't come here again, but if you want to experience it, I would recommend just getting a few beers here and nothing more.
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Ellie W.
Let me preface this with a warning: Do not go here if you don't have a REALLY good sense of humor or if you don't enjoy being somewhat humiliated in public. Nobody goes to Dick's Last Resort for the food. It's certainly not famous for that. It's more about the experience, which I think is a huge hit with tourists, but not so much with locals. You'll be consistently berated by your waitress/waiter, and you'll be forced to don a weird paper condom-like hat written with some personalized insult, just for you. It's what Dick's Last Resort is all about, so if you're in the mood to be told off by your waiter, it's the place to be. Maybe also if you're a masochist... Friends from out of town may enjoy the hokey/cheesy concept that is DLR, so it might be worth bringing them here if they really insist, but ehhh not my cup of tea.
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Charmie S.
Poor concept. I have a rich sense of humor, but even this was too much for me. It really ought to be you AND Dick's last resort. As in no other place to dine, so you end up here. Don't come here if you're sensitive to trashy behavior.
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Jenna W.
I used to go to Dick's pretty often with my friends, the atmosphere is fun and the servers are hilarious. So why the two-star review? I was out at Dick's one night with family and friends, and I ordered the bucket of chicken and fries. Later, while waiting for the T, I felt sick....really sick. I'll spare you the details, but it wasn't pretty. I figured I caught some sort of virus while babysitting didn't think much of it. I went back to Dick's a few months later with friends, and got the grilled chicken caesar salad. Had a great time with my friends...and then it hit me. The same gut-wrenching nausea I experienced the last time ate at Dick's. Getting sick after eating at a restaurant once? Sure, probably a coincidence. But twice in a row? Never again, Dick's. Never again.
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Andrew R.
Food's not zomg great, drinks are cheap, so the only reason to go here is if you wanna yell at some strangers serving you food and know it's ok. And if you're not in the mood for that, the servers are generally aware and back off (sort of). But I do like the hats...
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Kim K.
A summation: Dick's would be my absolute last resort in life but definitely not my last resort for a hokey group event like a bachelorette party (which is exactly why I was there). The story is as old as time: my best friend is getting married, where can we go for a random crazy bachelorette outing? Dinner at Dick's and barhopping in Fanueil Hall. Alrighty then. You can't make a reservation at Dick's which is crap because they mostly serve groups. So that's annoying. They won't seat you without your whole party, which I get but with groups someone will inevitably be late. We ended up waiting at the bar for our whole party and table for probably 45 minutes. Once we were seated the silly hat wearing, heckling from the staff, and heavy alcohol consumption ensued. The atmosphere was fun, everyone picking on the bride was definitely an amusing time. The food we got was abysmal. With the bachelorette party package you only get to choose from 5 items, 4 of which are deep fried kids menu foods as far as I'm concerned. There are no appetizer options and they frown upon substitutions. Lastly, the cost per person for the package deal is like $19. A total and complete ripoff for the food, quality, and quantity. Really disappointing. However, come here to have fun, for the experience, or what have you. This is not a culinary-driven restaurant. Hell, it shouldn't even be called a restaurant - Dick's is an embellished bar. The whole thing is lame, annoying, overpriced, and stupid. But I participated so I guess that makes me all of those things as well.
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Ciana T.
I am giving Dick's a solid 3 stars. If i could give it 3.5, I would. I ordered the crab cakes which came with rice and a vegetable that happened to be corn. Everything was seasoned well and tasted good. For $10, I think this is a great deal in Boston. Honestly, I was really impressed when one of the people I ate with ordered a Philly cheese-steak and didn't like it (I tried it, it was really good but she was being really picky). They sent out a new meal and didn't charge for the first sandwich. I am not giving it 4 stars, because it is very touristy and I am not into that. My biggest complaint is that the wait staff could be a little more rude. I was expecting more back and forth play.
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Jerry B.
I would see friend's photos of their experience at Dick's on Facebook - and it looked like they had a kinky of a time. so I tried it. It was a horrible experience. I wanted one of those paper hats and the server goes, " shut the fuck up"....excusez-moi? If I was having a bad day, i would have "got New York Yankee" on him, he was lucky I was having a good day... not cool dude. He finally gave me a hat that said, "pretty little princess" ... sigh. The food was not great... I could have went to Mcdonlds for all that crap! This place is not for "pretty little princesses." I will never eat here again!
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Jeremie D.
Great lunch with friends. Wait staff a ton of laughs and very good with the kids. We all had great meals from pulled port sandwiches, burgers, chicken fingers and crab cakes. All prepared as ordered and delivered perfect. The appetizer was also great, a good sampler; BBQ chicken, chicken fingers, cheese sticks and shrimp with great dipping sauce. A fun atmosphere - as I said the wait staff does a great job!
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Michael W.
The food was gross, I don't plan on every coming back.
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Mindy L.
I organized a bachelorette party here - and I don't think I'd do it again for the following reasons: 1) Upon arrival we had to wait 30 minutes before being seated due to the fact that they refuse to take reservations or even add your name to the wait-list until you have a FULL party 2) Once finally seated, the waitress (being the dick she was supposed to be) pulled me aside to ask if we wanted the "bachelorette party menu" for a set fee rather than have people go hog wild with the menu. I thought this was a good option as the BP Menu offered most of the favorites anyway. This will be proven otherwise...keep going. 3) In between the time we ordered drinks, were served drinks, and then ultimately ordered our meals, and then waited until the meals came out...NO ONE got any attention as is expected at Dick's. We had a bride who needed a darned condom shaped paper hat with explicitely dirty and perhaps true crap scribbled about her across the front. I finally had to ASK the waitress to start making hats for the crowd of 15 as the whole purpose of our visit was to make a spectacle of the bride and her friends. 4) The food SUCKED. I had dry chicken fingers (about five of them - I could have ordered chicken mcnuggets for a quarter of the cost - biggie sized even - and been more satisfied). My sister ordered the shrimp basket and after one shrimp she pushed it away in disgust. I tried one and they were rubbery and hardly even warm. NASTY. 5) Part of the whole 'package' we went for was that a cake would be brought out for the bride. The cake was brought out...and there was a REAL, a REAL condom filled with whipped cream on it. Kind of funny...but honestly, who wants rubber (and let's pray to god it was unlubricated) resting on top of an iced cake that is meant to be eaten!? Honestly, splitting the bill between 15 of us still came to well over $30 per person and only a few people even ordered alcohol. It was a luke-warm experience through and through.
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SexySarcastic J.
Awesome experience! great place to take out-of-towners or have a birthday dinner with friends. they were rude but it was all in good nature. the food was actually quite good too and affordable! would def. go back back
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Jessica J.
We were just doing the tourist thing, wandering around Fanueil Marketplace looking for a beer when we walked by Dicks. It looked like as good a place as any (plus the host was cute) so we went in. Our server walked up and started putting down menus. When we told him we just wanted a beer, he said "Thank God!:" and just about hugged us. From there on, he'd pop by every few minutes to check on us, but for the most part, left us alone to our people-watching (great view from the deck area!) And the waiters really are dicks, but in a good way! Had a great time, and will for sure be back!
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Sandra C.
I find the distribution trend for this restaurant hilarious. I mean...I think Dick's is actually a decent restaurant...of course, I only order the AWESOME buffalo wings and the ribs! It's a nice change of pace once in awhile to go to a restaurant where the servers are oozing with sarcasm, I find it utterly entertaining sometimes. Of course, I only eat for (a) birthdays or (b) spontaneously every three years. It's refreshing to just lighten up, wear some condom hats, drink a beer, and bicker with your server.
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Cheryl Y.
If I could give no stars, I'd give no stars because this place was actually the most disgusting place I've ever eaten it, and I've eaten at some grimey shit holes. I understand the concept of the restaurant, it's fine. I'm into sarcastic humor and I can laugh at myself, but this place is down right rude. I mean, first of all, if you throw a straw at my drink and it falls on the floor, that is your fault, and as a waiter, you should get me a new straw.. not make me pick it back up. Also - the wrapping of the straw? If someone says thank you for taking away their garbage, you should not throw it at their head. Especially if you live off of tips. More than that though, you should not throw it at an old man. Know your audience. If they are not amused, you should probably serve them their food and move on to the next table. What irks me the most is that, a place where that kind of service is the attraction, should have damn good food to make up for the bad experience. Not only is service bad, food is just terrible. Chicken - dry. Ribs - dry. Fries - nothing to be impressed about! Honestly, how do you mess up fries. I mean, does this restaurant even have a qualified chef? Or did they just grab someone from McDonald's, hand them a deep fryer, and was like "have at it"? Hands down, the worst food I have ever eaten. And honestly, I'd really rather have eaten out of the garbage dump in the alley way next to the restaurant. The quality would probably be the same, and I'd have enjoyed the service a lot more.
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Opie S.
I feel ashamed for eating here. So many interesting options within 100ft and I end up at the tourist trap. They try to do the "rude" server thing...not well. No plates, just paper place mats and baskets. Food was ok and they provided some entertainment for the kids by rolling up hats.
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Sarah F.
Ugh. Awful. This is one of those places that you come to with zero expectations and someone still end up disappointed. I get the gimmick, but when half our (way overpriced and as it turns out, gross) meals come out wrong? Drop the 'tude and fix it. Another gripe: Some folks in our group wanted burgers, but they were only listed on the lunch menu. When we asked the hostess she said it would be no problem to make us a burger for dinner. When we got to the table it was very much a problem. Save your money. Go anywhere else.
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Richard M.
Is it Dicks or Dinks? I get that the idea is to be rude to the customers whereby making themselves unique. But they have to draw an ethical line in the sand for themselves that's not damaging to their customers. They literally took a cell phone away in the middle of an extremely important phone call. Be rude if that's your bit but keep your heads about it. Sorry but you cost me too much. Here's your 1 star dicks.
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Kate C.
We were at Boston in spring break and went to Dicks for lunch on St Pattys day. The whole place was packed and we were all having fun until the waiter came to us, he was shouting "fuk im drunk" and literally threw the knife and forks at my face, he was super inpatient when we were ordering, and again threw the dishes on table after forty minutes waiting. I mean come on we know you were having fun but still, don't act like an ahole We didn't hold any expectation of the food there(who would?) but still we were really much impressed because it was the most horrible crab cake and steak and everything else one can ever have! They were not serving food, they were serving stuff worse than my cats food. Dicks, awful awful awful !!dont go!
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Yancey L.
One of my favorite places to go with friends from outside Boston. I always expect the waiters could write something really awful on my hat, but it turned out they treated me over nice, which is OK though I really wanna show my friends their unique "Dick"s" way. Their menu is very interesting. Drink is good, big, colorful and tasty. Food & dessert are typical bar type with reasonable price and portion.
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Ryan H.
Never go here!! The servers are so rude you!!!!! Like seriously they were being so mean to me!!! :-( But seriously Dicks is awesome. It is what its supposed to be. I went with a big group around my birthday last year and it was great. Good beer and good enough food. I was actually surprised their ribs were pretty decent. Dicks is always a good time with a big group thats looking to have fun...as long as you dont have a stick up your ass
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Emily T.
Going to Dick's was the highlight of our trip to Boston! Don't bother reading the other reviews; they are written by uptight individuals who can't take a joke and have a little fun. If you're a sensitive person or don't understand sarcasm don't go here. My family and I (including children, which the waiters catered to in an age-appropriate yet still hilarious for the whole family way) love Dick's. I just wish there was one in LA!
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Courtney T.
This place blows. They were charging a cover on St. Pat's (which is forgivable) but waiting FOREVER for a drink at the bar is not. Then the bartender finally comes over and has that typical atrocious Masshole attitude. Yes, I understand what the theme of this place is. But seriously, its St. Patrick's Day, and the dude is giving me a hard time about wanting a green beer. Loser. When I do finally get it, he put entirely too much food coloring in it, and it was all over the pint glass. So you guessed it, it ended up all over my hands. Ok, so we get seated outside. And the homosexual waiter is giving me attitude while flirting with my bf the entire time. Was cute the 1st few times and after that it just became annoying, especially when he started rubbing his hair at the table. He refused to get us more green beer, just regular draft beer. Too lazy to do it, I guess. The beer battered soft pretzels w/ honey mustard were reeeeeally good, but the fried shrimp were just so-so, and they were (brace yourself)...$15.99. Rip off. At least we got free pint glasses and the waiter didn't charge us for refills. Probably because he wanted to take home my bf. TACKY.
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Emiko T.
If paying someone to yell at you and raise your blood pressure while you're trying to enjoy some good ol' terribly prepared food and weak drinks then you're going to love being the butt of the gimmick at Dick's. In fact, you might relish wearing a custom-made dunce cap! But if you came in unknowingly, then the joke's on you. Here comes one of the rarest forms in my Yelping stats: the two star review. Yes, it's not about the waiters. They're just doing their thing by throwing silverware at you and telling your personal business to the rest of the restaurant. But it's seriously about the food. The extent of what we had, which were the fried crab balls and fried alligator (the actual ONLY reason why we went) were pretty bad, even if you think it's impossible to mess up anything fried. That's usually the case, but the batter was so thick and greasy that you really couldn't enjoy the act of trying to be unhealthy--you could just tell you were going to be sick if you ate one too many crab balls or bites of chewy alligator. And whatever you do, don't order their blue margarita...I can't recall the name, but it has blue in the title. Just don't order anything that looks unnatural. Then again, you've totally stepped into the wrong place. I can't help but say that it's a very difficult thing to pull off--this gimmick of being a jerk to customers. If they trained the waiters to actually be funny and make good jokes, well, I think I would have seen some kind of monetary value in that. Unfortunately I was much too distracted and invested in the feelings and confusion of one tourist who was sitting all alone and sat down in hopes to just get a nice, casual meal. Once our waiter started berating him, and then it became apparent that the customer didn't speak English that well, I guess my emotional investment in the whole thing skyrocketed and my tolerance for the gimmick as well as the deep-fried basket in front of me plummeted. There has to be a line somewhere between a good experience and one that makes you want to eat faster so you can leave. Two stars for the unique idea of "funny" assholery while dining and pretty fast service. Minus three for the horribly failed attempt and overpriced bar food. Complete tourist trap. Go get some cheap clam chowder instead. Yelp challenge: #29/365
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Richard M.
Were there minus ten stars this joint would get it. The service is worse than the food. We were 6 people and we all order different items. One person ended up sharing my and a friends meal that is how disgusting hers was. We sent back three of the six dishes and they got two of the three wrong the second time around. Poison is too mild a word to describe this joint. They have been here for years....... I do not know how they stay in business.
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Marah V.
I wasn't a fan of this place. The food isn't that great. Everything is super expensive. and I'm not going to bash the waiter because he was "rude" because thats what the whole place is about. It just added more of an annoying flare to the whole experience. I brought my cousin there who was visiting from out of town and I was so embarrassed because the food sucked so bad and I could've brought her somewhere better...
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Marc E S.
Dick's Last Resort might be a big tourist attraction but that doesn't mean it's cheesy or a lame place to go to. I've only been there once and found it to be quite amusing. After a day of exploring the MFA, my girlfriend and I hopped on the T to Faneuil Hall to walk around and find a bite to eat. Unfortunately we got there a little late and most of the eateries were beginning to close up shop. After poking our heads into a couple stiff places that were still open we ended up at Dick's. Now I know their whole schtick is to be super rude to you and insult you by putting dunce caps on your heads with mean slogans written on them, but the bartender was such a nice guy and very personable. They really only save the berating for people sitting down having meals. The tables of people in our sights and earshot sounded like they were all having a blast with all of them laughing heartily. It was really fun to watch! The only food we ordered was some alligator bites. If you're adventurous and like trying some not-so-ordinary food I'd highly suggest this. They're similar to that popcorn chicken crap they serve at KFC but not gross. I like this place because it's open later than most of the other places in Faneuil Hall, they have odd food on the menu (fried alligator bites) and it's funny. The next time I go I'm definitely sitting down at a table and getting insulted! Oh and we sat next to some guy who had tourettes and screamed at everyone. Great place to go if you have that syndrome.
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Steve L.
Rather than subject ourselves to airline food before we boarded our plane at Logan, we decided to make a stop at this place. Gotta love the name of this place. Also gotta love the name of the menu items: Pork Bonerz: Pork Ribs Dolly Parton: A heaving pair of grilled chicky breasts Roughage: Salads (saying what it is) Sat outside, and started with a round of Sam Adams Oktoberfest (very tasty). Coworker had a mushroom burger, and a I ordered fish and chips. His mushroom burger was pretty big, and he had no complaints about it. My fish and chips came in a little bucket. The bottom of the bucket was filled with fries, the top filled with 3 pieces of fish. The batter on the fish had lots of black pepper mixed in, giving the fish a spicy kick to each bite. It was OK at first, but after a while, the pepper was really start to overwhelm the fish. A little attitude with the service, but OK with me. Part of the ambiance. Love it when the busser came by and asked us "are you finished with that shit?". An extra star for that.
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Julie N.
I went on one of those "Epic Boston Walks" because the weather was far too nice. In between all the walking, I found myself in Faneuil Hall wanting a beer. This place had outside seating and when we sat I said "we just want a quick beer". Well, I guess they don't know quick. It was a Tuesday, it was 2:00pm, and the place was dead. I drank my beer and then waited about 30 minutes to pay for the damn thing. No one cared about us, and yeah, they are supposed to be "rude", but come on. That was my first and last experience with this sh*tty place.
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Lydo r.
I had avoided going to Dick's since i was aware it existed. I just don't get it. Why pay someone to treat you badly? and after years, i gave in. The place is located in a perfect spot and gets tons of traffic all year round. The hosts and servers are sassy and comically insulting and people eat it up! Its a good vacation spot because you can be at ease around non-pretentious food and people (isn't that what a vacation is all about?!?!) The crowd is clearly made of tourists for the most part. Even though the all American fare is nothing out of this world, it is good and the prices are not bad either. They get 4 starts because behind their "mean act" at Dick's I received better customer service than I've had at 80% of restaurants in Boston. Although in their own way, our server was constantly checking in on us and was always available to meet requests. Everyone in sight was having a good time, laughing out loud and having conversations with table neighbors you never knew before and might never see again in your life. Although the place is not for everyone, specially people with awkward self-esteem issues, it is a good place to blend in and have simple meal.
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Joe L.
Went to Dicks with my wife, daughter and 5 of her friends, we were celebrating her 16th birthday. I had read the reviews on here about it and was a little nervous about coming but my daughter had heard about it and wanted to go. I am glad we did, it was a great evening. Our waiter was very good about playing the part, throwing the straws and silverware on the table, saying "pass this crap out will yeah". We had many laughs. The food was good, my wife and I had the twin chicken breasts with rice and corn, mine was blackened and it was moist and spicy, very tasty. The hats that the wait staff make are the highlight of the night, some of the sayings are hystericle. I would def go back.
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Anne B.
We liked this place better when it was over on Huntington Ave. My husband's band used to play there on a regular basis and it was always a fun crowd and a good time. It still is a fun place, but more crowded with less space and the bartenders don't make as many good drinks as they used to. Food is still good though.
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Lisa R.
I thought Dick's was ok. Some of the servers were way funnier than others about being mean. I also suspect they have toned it down over the last few years. Cool idea. I just kind of wish they were meaner or something, since it's supposed to be their schtick. The drinks were yummy but kind of expensive. It's because they let you keep the glass. Cool memorabilia but I'd rather just have a cheaper drink. Food was good. Had fried alligator! Props for an interesting menu!
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Anne A.
How could anyone think this was funny? Avoid at all costs.
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Erik O.
Its a good safe tourist trap. The staff treats you like a low rate prostitute, complete with a paper hat berating you. No joke. If your lucky they will throw your silver wear at you. Its pretty sweet.
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Nicole S.
This places location is right near one of the biggest shopping marketplaces in Boston so you definitely want to get there before the dinner rush around 6/7 because it is a very popular place. Its gotta be one of the most popular places to eat in Boston. If you have a good sense of humor and want good food this is the place to go. The food is so good and you get plenty of it. You can have anything from a steak to crab legs or wings too. This place is so awesome though because while your eating your servers and other employees insult you verbally and with interesting hats that have the funniest, sarcastic remarks on them. If its your birthday they even tie balloons in your hair and make fun of you even more. Overall I had the best time here with my friends and intend on eating here every time i visit Boston!
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Sean H.
Pretty good. Gator bites were good in this southern style restaurant, waiters are dicks I get it lol. No but service was slow and food wasn't anything special actually kinda sucked so Im rockin the 3 star.
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Ryan L.
While I fully understand the concept of this restaurant, I think they servers could do a number of things to make it more funny than obnoxious. Our server wasn't funny about being rude. He wasn't even that rude. All he did was come over and SCREAM at us at our table. I have no problem being poked fun at and laughing at myself but when I find myself looking for the nearest store to sell aspirin because of how loud my server is, that's a little too much for me. The menu was very disorganized and lacked vegetarian options. I ended up going with the clam stuffies which were not that good and cost about $10. Didn't even bother getting a drink because for that price this poor college kid couldn't afford anything more! The hats were funny and the people dining were a lot of fun to talk to, but I don't think I'll be coming here again - but if I do I will be requesting a different server! (Also this is not a very good place to bring your kids. I watched a server be so rude to a 8 year old child that the parents considered leaving in the middle of the meal)
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Jason L.
$31 for crab balls (not the greatest), a beer, and a mixed drink for the wife that supposedly had 151 in it, but tasted like kool aid. $8 for a drink, and not even a buzz afterward, shameful.
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Chris M.
I came here for lunch with a couple friends last week and while the food was good, i was expecting a little more banter. I work in retail and would love my job even more if i could get away sarcasm! It was fairly quiet and the servers were mild compared to what i've seen on a weekend night.
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Mike Z.
wow really, a concept of being an asshole to paying customers brings in business? I can't imagine too many repeat customers. The waitress was nice(?) enough to explain the whole being rude thing but after waiting 30 mins for her to come back to check on a fresh beer and ending up shouting across the bar that I wanted another beer, then getting beer flicked in my face when she brought it out, that was more than enough bullshit. I won't ever be back and I'm bummed I went there in the first place.
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Jeffrey H.
If I were president, I'd make it a law that if you are spotted wearing one of those ridiculous paper hats outside of Dick's, then you will be stabbed and thrown into a pit of starving hyenas. But anyway. I kinda don't mind Dick's (insert gay joke here) and had a good time when a few friends and I stopped in for a friend's birthday dinner. The staff was unpleasant, the food was greasy, and the atmosphere was trashy. No utensils? Whatevz. I'll just wipe my fingers on the birthday girl! The bucket of chicken and fries were tasty and the coleslaw wasn't so bad - always enjoy a good slaw. I ordered myself up some beer because I'm a man's man and they let me take home the glass. Although I think I dropped it because I'm wicked graceful. My favorite part of the evening was when the waiter decided to attach helium filled balloons to my friend's hair - about 22 of them. After a while of her looking ridiculous, he snuck up behind her and started stabbing them with a knife. There was lots of girly screaming before finally the birthday gal started breathing again and shouted, "I THOUGHT I WAS BEING SHOT!" Happy birthday! In the end it was a fun time. It's not really a restaurant I'd beg to return to but if someone wanted to play tourist for an evening, I wouldn't get pissed. BUT TAKE OFF THE FRIGGIN PAPER HATS OR I'LL GET STABBY.
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Shari J.
My workplace gave us vouchers for cheap lunches at Dick's, and we can never resist a free (or almost free) lunch, so off to Tourist Hell we went. We weren't up for all the "gimmicks" that Dick's is famous for, but we figured, ok, we're business people, and it's lunch time, so maybe they'll leave us the hell alone. Didn't really work like that, unfortunately, even after our party of 3 blatantly ignored everything the server said in hopes that he'd cut the crap. Speaking of crap, it's a good thing we weren't paying much for this meal because the food was pretty crap-tastic. My chicken caesar looked (and tasted) like a 5 year old had made it. Is this part of the joke? I don't think so. Hey, save your money. If you want to go for the gimmick, I'll make you a huge paper hat and belittle you in front of all your buddies for a lot cheaper...guaranteed!
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Pilar P.
When I go out i usually know what to expect..... At Dick's you never know the comments you might hear... Very amuzing atmosphere... I would not take an uptight person who can't take jokes there. The food was awesome and the service unique. I reccomend the salmon and chicky fried chicken. Be prepared to be bibbed and crowned with a special hat.
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Irene R.
Having your wait staff purposely being rude may sound odd but it was actually loads of fun. If you're having a bad day and need to snark at someone without feeling bad this is the place for you. The food is pretty good, the waitress will make fun of you if you don't order a drink. If you don't want to take the world seriously this is a great place to unwind.
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Binh L.
If you enjoy this odd experience of rude waiters/waitresses then go here. Also if you don't mind paying more money for food that just isn't that great. I, honestly, do not buy into this theme. The "rude" experience wasn't too interesting and the food was blah. The only rudeness that would be happening is me yelling at whoever suggests going here for a meal. I would be highly displeased.
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April M.
I'm surprised Dick's only has 2 and 1/2 stars....it makes me wonder if people know what to expect when they walk in. Then again, I'm only giving it 3, because it isn't exactly my kind of experience. Anywhere you are in the country, Dick's Last Resort is a tourist trap. Period. It was one of the first places we ate as a group my freshman year of college in Boston (when Dick's was still in the Prudential Center) and being 18 and new to the city, we all had a blast. You walk in, and greeted by a disgruntled hostess and seated sloppily at a shabby table. Your napkins and utensils are thrown at you, if you're lucky enough to get them, and waters are sloshed down. The menus are tossed in a pile and you are left to decide what to order. If you ask for more napkins later, they toss a pile of crumpled paper towels into the middle of the table. Hey, just be happy you have something to wipe the buffalo sauce off your face with. The food is American bar food, with a Mexican / Southern twist. Burgers, fries, onion rings, quesadillas, nachos, chicken tenders, wings, some seafood choices. There is a little bit of something for everyone. I'm not a huge fan of bar food, but that's what you need to go here expecting. There is a full bar available for drinks. If it is somebody's birthday, or the waiter takes extra special interest in you, for one reason or another, you'll be lucky enough to walk out of Dick's with a gigantic condom-looking hat atop your head that screams: "I'm a tourist and I just got treated like #$%@ at Dick's last resort!" Anyways, this is the kind of place you only visit once. You'd only return if you were bringing someone who's never been to a Dick's before, for the sheer entertainment of watching their reaction as the waitress swears at them, throws food into their lap and fashions a condom hat for them to proudly display for the next hour or so. If you've never been, you should try it once. Just once.
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Max L.
First of all, two stars is really the most that is possible for a place like this, so unless you had never heard about what happens at Dick's, nobody should ever give it two stars based on having expected more, because I sure didn't. I went with a birthday group (which also HAS to be the only reason anybody would ever go here, I actually saw a couple at the bar on what would have to be a date, and I cringed) Service was as expected, a server who I didn't tip because his job is to do the exact opposite of earn one, food that I didn't remember was as expensive as it ended up being for what it was (ribs for $20 or something) and an atmosphere that also included other wasted birthday celebrators and insane waiters. You only have fun because you hope to see friends who you like to make fun of, get made fun of by someone else who they can't really retaliate against. The one noteworthy aspect which was a surprise, was that there was a live band that played some VERY exceptional covers. If you have to go a Dick's make sure the band will be playing, then pretend some of what you paid is for the music, it'll soften the blow. Bang-For Buck: 1/10 (Overpriced food, god I hope you don't tip, this scale means that for the actual food, 90% of other restaurants give you a better value for what you paid)
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Lindsey R.
My family has gone here a few times. My dad loves to harass the waitstaff and they usually get a big kick out of him. We used to talk about how "surprisingly good" the food was here... except we just went back, and the food was mediocre. My drink tasted like kool-aid laced with cough syrup. Not the world's worst cocktail, but not as good as I'd hoped for. The snark from the waitstaff was fine, but some of the things they were writing on the hats were pretty risque for 6:30 PM on a Saturday night (cracks about herpes are probably better left for 9:30 or later, with the bachelor/bachelorette crowds).
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Mario S.
Hey Dick's, Thanks for ruining lunch with my family when I was visiting Boston a few days ago. A "bucket" of shrimp is not 5 shrimp. They gave us 5 f'n shrimp for 7.99! That's a $1.60 per shrimp! It does go well with the fake crappy service, that actually is....crappy. Never again. Anywhere in America.
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Joe R.
Who came up with the ridiculous idea that waitstaff should be rude as the concept for a restaurant? I guess the tourists love similar concept restaurants in Chicago (Ed Debevics, for one), but I think it sucks. If you a forced to go here by an office happy hour or similar arrangement, beware of ordering the "big" beer (23oz.) - you get a souvenir glass and the ordeal costs $9 for the first round. This isn't the cost of a fine belgion duppel bock, either, it's Sam Adams. Not bad, but not $9-good.
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Geoff T.
A total headache. Decent burger and chicken finger type food, but who this place is really for is those of you who like to watch young-ish woman demeaning themselves by doing things like taking "Blow Job Shots" (the bartenders hold a phalic beaker-shot glass crotch high and the woman drinks it on her knees). Typical cover bands blaring out Mustang Salley for the 80 thousandth time while a chunky drunken 30 something "shakes it" on the dance floor. Oh, and it's supposed to be part of the "charm" that the help are... well.. Dick's.
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Jane B.
Eh, Dick's never did diddley for me. I'm all for a good time, but I find their "concept" annoying. The food never wowed me either. It was always more of a place someone else wanted to go to, while the rest of the gang going out would groan and bear it. It's not the worst place in the city to go hang out but there are better.
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Restaurant J.
Do yourself a favor and don't go to this aptly named 'Last Resort', where the main theme is 'verbal abuse' by a bunch of comedian wannabes. I can't believe this place is allowed to operate as a restaurant. I won't be able to comment on food, because I didn't have any!
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J C.
I agree with everyone that the rude act is stupid as hell. Ooooh, you threw my menu on the table and asked what I want in a surly way. Gimme a break; just take my order and do your friggin' job, I don't need the dramatics. Anyway, the only reason I go there is because you can sit outside and have a 40 (or a 32 oz if they're out) during the Summer and people watch.
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J B.
If you are in your 20's, love to drink, are loud and obnoxious, and could care less about the quality of the food you eat --DIck's is for you. I went there once years ago and found it mildly amusing; went again a few years later and found it highly annoying....Apparently that's the concept -- "loud, rude, and annoying.." which I suppose is sort of fun if you're in a group and the goal is to be drunk and obnoxious. Other than that, not really worth checking out.
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Lis L.
Dick's Last Resort is a small restaurant chain (less than a dozen in the country I think) that is special because it is purposefully obnoxious to its customers. I don't know why anyone would want to pay to go to a place where the staff is rude and offensive. For example, my friends and I waited about 10 or so minutes before we were served. The bartender saw us but refused to acknowledge our existence. Then when he was taking our orders, he behaved like he was bored to death, as if we weren't worth his time. Why people go to this establishment is beyond me, I was totally unaware of the restaurant's demeanor before I came here. I found out later, but I wouldn't go back. It's like the place knows it sucks and made that to be its selling point, as contradictory as that is. If you're the kind of mentally warped person who wants to pay others to talk down to you and treat you like crap, have the staff rub their genitalia over your food, serve it to you cold, and tell you to go f*ck yourself, go to Dick's.
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courtney d.
Ok its not that I don't like having a fun time eating and having funny hats with names made especially for me, but when I ask for a napkin I actually just want a napkin, not their entire inventory of napkins thrown at me. Thats not fun, thats just annoying. The food is like eh, and I know the staff is trying reallly hard to be funny but its a little obnoxious. Besides, by the end of the night it ends up looking like a bad bar scene with entirely too many napkins on the floor. Definitely have to be in the mood to eat here, let alone drink here.
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silly g.
lets just put it this way dicks sucks itself. the servers are cool but the managers are assholes. the bands that play there should kill themselves and play their own funerals. over priced food. you can't order anything without getting haggled into an upgrade but oh i got a paper hat that says i am a jerk off. what a joke
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Katherine T.
I went here as one of many stops for my friend's 21er. Yes, most of the waitstaff doesn't quite pull off the prick routine well, but our waitress was badass. We all of course got the silly paper hats with mildly innapropriate phrases on them--but the best part was when the waitress challanged me and a guy from another table to a drinking contest--who could finish a bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 first, through this ridiculously long straw. I may have finished first, but nobody won in that situation... I am now well aquainted with their bathroom floor. Still a fun time though.
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Dave M.
I can take a joke...and I actually had good times at the OLD Dick's Last Resort at the Pru Center. Problem is the have moved to Quincy Market and were forced to become PC, almost sickening-ly PC. Go for the drinks only. Arrived at 9:30PM to order food...no burgers...turns out they only serve burgers at lunchtime now..(WHAT????). We went with 2 platters, chicken and ribs, and steak and shrimp. Definitely overpriced. Steak was mildly marinated, but chewy. Shrimp was butterflied and fried and edible, but nothing to rave about. Chicken (1/4 quicken), tasted of BBQ, but dried out within seconds of being served...and the ribs were definitely baby back, with very little meat. Only the fries were redeeming. My wife and I ended up swapping much of our meals between each other...I think we were more upset that we couldn't get a burger and fries...I mean we realllllyyyyy wanted a burger. We saw mothers and young children, which was an absolute shock, considering the stature of the old place. This confirmed our fears about this place going PC. The paper hat they gave my wife said "retired stripper". They admitted that was as risque as they could get. We won't be hurrying back anytime soon...other than for drinks.
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Matt L.
I have been to Dick's a few times, and have to say it was better when it was located over by the Prudential Center, the spot was larger and off the beaten path and you werent on display. They have since moved to smack in the middle of the busiest spot in Boston, Fanieul Hall/Quincy Market at an end spot with all windows and a patio. The place is built on the philosophy you are visiting a place that is your "last resort" and dont be surprised when your servers treat you poorly (an act) and they throw the food etc. The big deal with this place is lots of cocktails and beer selections and run of the mill bar/grill food like buffalo wings and fried clams and shrimp. The food is served in paper baskets and the place mats are paper as well torn off a large roll by the door. There are also hats made for each guest that the server labels with funny names for people to wear with ballons attached. Its a noisy place with a younger crowd. On weekends it gets jammed and turns into a club like atmosphere with bachelorette parties galor. If you are looking for some place fun to drink at and justt eat and watch some games..by all means this is the right spot. Otherwise, skip it.
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erin e.
This place is the pits, unless you are with a large suburban bachelorette party. The food is actually decent, but it's definitely trying a little too hard to be raunchy and funny...and doesn't always succeed. It's funny what they do to brides-to-be and whatnot, and definitely not a bad idea if you want to humiliate your best friend before she gets married (no joke, it's pretty entertaining, and they'll definitely make her feel like she's the star of the show, so it really makes your work quite a bit easier!).
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Brendan M.
Appropriately named. Don't go unless it's yours, too.
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Mulltea C.
I wish I had read a few of the reviews for this location before I brought my friend to experience Dick's Last Resort. I had been to the Myrtle Beach location and had a wonderful experience with wonderful food. The service was great and the humor was outstanding. So I figured I would treat my friend while we vacationed in Boston this past weekend. I mad a reservation, but when we arrived the place was pretty empty. There was an obnoxious and loud singer on the stage so we asked to sit pretty far away. From the moment we entered the restaurant I felt that we were not welcome. The server who came over to take our order seemed put out that she had to talk to us. She mumbled thru something that seemed like an introduction to Dick's but I was astonished that she did not even try to talk with us or did she care that we were in her section. We had to wait for long periods of time for her to come back to take our order. When our food finally arrived she never approached us again. She would shout at us from across the room something like, ' Is your food ok? Great!' before we could even speak to her. It was the rudest dining experience I have EVER had. When she finally got close enough to our table to be able to hear us, I said to her that we did not like the food. She sat at the computer and completely ignored us! She did not even look in our direction. When she left the computer she bolted off in the opposite direction. We were actually starving so we tried to eat what we could because we could not even get her attention. It was the absolute worse experience I have ever had in a restaurant, at any point in my life. The money means nothing to me, I just want that hour of my life back. If I could have given this restaurant negative 10 stars I would. Words of wisdom, steer clear of Dick's Last Resort in Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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Hong L.
this place was horrible. they threw insults left and right at my out of town guests and myself. while i know this is their "theme" it is really disrespectful and we left feeling terrible about the experience. the food was mediocre but the ambiance was really the worse part of our experience. we only went here because it was one of the few restaurants open late night on a weekend evening in fanueil hall.
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Jeffrey W.
Skip it. Apparently I'm in the minority, but why would you pay somebody to try to embarrass you? How does this place stay in business? I got yelled at when I walked in the door.
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Chris C.
I guess the food is ok, but the atmosphere is horrible. Why would you want to go eat somewhere - all the time waiting for some retard waiter to act like a jerk to you. I don't get it. I'll never go back here.
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Susan J.
Don't bring a date, but go in a group (floormates, bachelorette party, whatever). High class dining Dick's is not, but still an interesting and unique experience unto itself.
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Michael G.
I would always see bachelorette parties running around on Huntington with giant condom-shaped paper hats on their heads, not realizing that they had gotten them at Dick's. You, too, can go there and receive your own condom-shaped paper hat. Their shtick, in case you didn't know, is rudeness. During the meal, you can expect to have a hat forced upon you with some sort of demeaning saying on the front. Then, at some point, they also throw a bunch of napkins over you. I was underwhelmed. In fact, some of the people were nice. Very odd. The food is decent. So's the beer. I recommend that you get the large one that comes with a free glass. It's probably the best deal on the list.
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Steve S.
For whatever reason, Dick's always ends up on the shortlist of "restaurants you should visit' when my friends recommend a night out for a Boston visitor. I've never understood why. The concept of cruel waiters who won't take any of your crap and will glady dish it right back is fantastic, though it isn't pulled off very well. I'm not sure how it could be effective, given that the waiters still need to work for their tips. The food (which is a pretty standard bar menu), it is way over priced for what it is, though the portions are quite generous. As far as I'm concerned, Dick's is definitiely a restaurant you can skip.
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Melissa B.
Dicks is not worth the overpriced fried food at all. One night I was here recently & the waitress tried to tell me they don't have plates. Now, I get the rude waitress bit they do here & it's amusing, BUT when the customer asks for a plate to eat apps. on, they should get one! They do have a good selection of beers though & their Gospel Sunday brunch is fun with an excellent assortment of foods, not to mention a killer do -it-yourslef bloody mary bar.
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Jen P.
This place is out of control! Once you get over the initial shock of it all, its a blast. Went there with a giant group for a birthday and the waitstaff really put on a show for us. If you dont mind being treated rudely, or get napkins thrown at you go here. The condom hats are hysterical. Its a pretty fun bar to go to at night for drinks, you get to still see the jerkish staff in action serving up drinks and appetizers, and mingling with the bacheloretter parties. Not a place for the shy or easily embarrassed!
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Tami F.
If I could give this place NO stars I would. Had the fried scallops and they were encased (NOT coated) in breading. So thick, hard and salty, they were inedible. When the server asked how it was, I told him they were bad and he just shrugged. This has to be the worst meal I've been served in a very long time.
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Evan M.
Oh boy. Where to start. Well we came in here last night for some late night food and a few drinks, and it was a disaster. There was trash littering the entire floor of the place, the bar had spilled drink all over it, and the restaurant staff was in no hurry to fix either situation. The bartenders were completely unhelpful, and when I asked for a plate they looked at me like I had four heads. There are no plates here, you eat off of wax paper. The food we did order was cold and tasteless, and to top it off was extremely overpriced. To be completely fair, this place is a dive. You should come here only for two reasons: you are a tourist, or this restaurant really is your "last resort". Stay away.
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Joleana L.
Fun environment, great drinks staff will keep you laughing. Definitely a place to go if your not easily offended
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Jessica H.
We went here for a pub crawl the week before St. Patrick's Day. We didn't order any food just got drinks and stood around. The place was pretty packed with diners. It's a very meat and seafood heavy menu, not sure what a vegetarian or vegan would get - maybe some sides. It's also pretty $$. Well the name serves the place well because everyone working there were Dick's. And not in the funny way. The women at the side doors not letting us in even though we were with the group, and the other people guarding the front doors. One server was funny - he kept dropping utensils to look up men's kilts (there was a bagpipe group there as well). They don't have a bathroom so you have to leave and use the Quincy Market bathroom. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.
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Caitlin M.
I have been to Dick's before for a margarita and tried it again last night on a date, however my experience was horrible and the food was horrible. We ordered an appetizer and then we asked to share the chicken finger dinner. Our waitress said no thats not enough food, and we preceded to say yes it is, we will order more after if we are still hungry. Instead of getting the one meal, our waitress went against what we said and ordered us two orders anyways and charged us for it. When she brought out the two orders, I said this is incorrect we only wanted one. Instead of acknowledging this, she just walked away. When we got our bill, I assumed we would only be charged for one order, but both were on our check and she would not remove it when I asked. I find this completely unacceptable service and you cannot take advantage of someone's money. I am fully aware that the whole theme of this restaurant is to be rude and make fun of you, but I did not think they it also meant that they charge you for meals you did not ask for. Awful food, awful service, do not go here!
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Lisa And Charlly E.
We are from Washington DC and were in town for the long weekend. We went here with friends we really didn't want to sit in awkward silence at a restaurant with. And we were so glad we did. You gotta ask for Alex, he's hilarious. After he threw straws and napkins at all of us we all blew our straws at him. He also accurately pegged our high maintenance person in the group the minute we sat down. Hilarious fun!!
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Jessica G.
I am from Boston and have never been to dicks last resort. My boyfriend and I decided we would try something new today so went here. And we regret it. The atmosphere was cool but the food SUCKED! We will not be going again.
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Madeleine L.
This place is a joke, my party and I should have left as soon as we sat down. The menus were sticky and our silverwear was filthy. I'm pretty sure my cup has a booger on it. Our waitress was pretty rude, which was fine and I understand that that's part of her job, but she literally threw the silverwear at us. That was annoying, especially considering the forks all fell out of the napkins they were wrapped in and touched the disgusting table. My brothers cloth napkin was so stained it looked like it has been used to deliver a baby. My mom ordered a salad thinking she would be safe, boy was she wrong. The lettuce was wilted and her chicken came right out of a Tyson bag. My cousins Philly cheese steak looked atrocious. All in all the food was nauseating. And to think we went through the trauma of eating there just for a couple stupid paper hats.
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Dorit M.
The hostess would not seat us outside, because it was only two of us. Meanwhile, six four tops were available. For sure not the best way to run a restaurant ! I guess you don't want / need the business, when you are turning people away !
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Nate P.
Dick's Last Resort is an unconventional experience that's plenty of laughs. The servers are purposely rude, but in a fun and expected way, and the burgers were great. The paper hats that they make for you are pretty funny too. My only gripes were that the place was a little dirty, the tables were all crammed together in a much too tiny space for the number of seats, and the prices were a little high for what they're offering (but, that one is to be expected in Faneuil Hall). It was fun, and I'd probably go again sometime in the future, but our experience just reminded me of how much better the Roadkill Cafe's used to be for this sort of dining entertainment. Overall, I give it a 3 out of 5.
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Christian C.
I get the whole themed!! Bit the food was disgusting. I ordered a chicken sandwich; because the menu was limited. Ive had a better chicken sandwich at Wendy's for half the price. I will never step foot in this establishment ever again!!!
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Ashley K.
Most people on here must not understand the idea of the restaurant. I loved it. My friends and I joked with our waiter after his shift. Decent food and im honestly the service is attentive.
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Kim B.
I am only giving this four stars, because of how much my experience at Dick's made me laugh. I have always wanted to go to Dick's.. I tried to plan a sorority function here once, and they all shut it down. Fail. One day, my boyfriend, Greg and I were trying to find somewhere to eat in Fanieul hall (mistake number 1, Fanieul hall is not for good food). All Greg wanted was pub food, and I just didn't care. After not finding anything else too appetizing, we decided on Dick's. As we walk in, there was a scavenger hunt of about 10 high schoolers, causing a scene. Other then them, there was only 1 other party, so it was pretty empty. The host said "Go sit down over there, I will be with you in, like, 10 minutes ". Now I had already walked around the room ,trying to get away from the high schoolers. So I go to sit down, and Greg says... "Did you hear what he just said? We are leaving!". So he storms out the back door (I didn't hear what he said, but I followed). Greg was all concerned because he said the guy was so rude, and he did not want to wait "like... 10 minutes". That is when I so kindly reminded Greg, "Well... Isn't that the point of Dick's? Aren't they supposed to treat you rude?". I couldn't tell if Greg was blushing, or if it was just cold (it was about 30 degrees out) but his face was red. If I were him, I'd probably be blushing. Needless to say, when I asked if he wanted to go back in, he so kindly rejected, and we ended up getting sub-par pub food.
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Hunter B.
The food is okay, I ordered the buffalo wings. The real entertainment are the waiters. As said in the name, the act like dicks but in a funny way. It was extremely funny.
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Destiny C.
Service is funny! Love the sarcasm and atmosphere but to be honest their food isn't that great.
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Kristen M.
FOOD POISONING!!!!! 5 of us got it. I'm now alive enough to write this review. Never ever EVER again.
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Gina A.
Dicks is fun to joke around with the staff. They are fun but the food is not great. Go for drinks and expect fried food.
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James I.
Absolutely no vegetarian (don't even consider going here if you're vegan) options, pathetic. Which is actually relevant because of the increasing number of people avoiding meat. So, I was of course stuck ordering a side salad. Iceberg lettuce on my salad had some red spots and was obviously not fresh. Only other things on the salad were some chopped tomatoes, red cabbage, CHEDDAR CHEESE, and... Of course, BACON BITS. WHAT. You know it's really difficult to screw up a salad but congratulations, Dick's, you did it. I hope you're proud because I will never be visiting again. Our waiter was alright, but I really can't do the whole mean thing. I tried to be open to it but I really just didn't like it. So yeah anyways my advice for vegetarians/vegans is to order the little $4 salad WITHOUT bacon bits and, optionally, without the cheddar cheese.
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M L.
Overpriced, bad food and not that exciting of an experience. Our waiter forgot to give us the dunce hats that Dick's is famous for and the food was quite pricey for very small portions. I honestly don't think that the atmosphere was funny enough to pay such a price tag. You'd be better off going to a fast-food place and just hanging out around the T if you chicken fingers and the chance to meet Bostonians with attitude.
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Nashrah R.
Dick's is a fun place to try if you're interested in a unique dining experience....and if you're tired of eager, friendly waiters. Definitely go in with an open mind though because otherwise you're bound to get offended. Our waitress was mean enough without being offensive. Plus, she always gave you a winking look after interacting with you to reassure you. The food was okay--nothing spectacular. I would recommend the nachos, and must warn you that the portion is rather large. I went in a group of five and we struggled to finish. The burgers are decent but nothing too grand. Would I go back again? No. But was it worth going that one time? Yes.
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Randy E.
It's a shame that I have to give this place any stars at all. Any money spent here should be considered a complete and total waste. I understand the theme of Dick's and I knew to expect attitude from the staff. That's supposed to be apart of the fun of this place, right? What I don't think the theme of Dick's is supposed to be is horribly made drinks with service so slow you'd rather get things your self and sky high prices for an all around horrible experience. With all of the bar hopping opportunities available in Boston, be sure to steer clear of this one.
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Alie C.
I've heard a lot about Dick's and really wanted to check it out. Being a server myself, I thought it would be a fun experience to see what I could do if I could actually act on my annoyance towards guests. We had a blast. I haven't laughed that hard in a really long time. The tables are weird. You share one long table with a couple other parties. It was okay though because you could read their hats too and have a laugh. Our server was great. It didn't seem like an act and we got really into it, being rude right back to him. He even left my friend's beer on another table so he'd have to get up and go get it. His hat prompts were also very laugh-inducing. Mine said "will lick anything for a dollar" and the one that took the cake was the one the guy in our group got that said "not even UPS will touch my package." Hilarious. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the food as well. I ordered some of the drunken shrimp off the appetizer menu and they were some of the best shrimp I have ever had. My friend loved her salmon as well. There were complaints about the rice and corn not being very good, but overall everything was pretty tasty. If you go in expecting great service and a good meal, you are going to the wrong place. If you go in to laugh your butt off and have a few drinks, then you picked the right joint.
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Emily P.
Gross. My friend and I ordered salads - I got the buffalo chicken, she got southwestern steak. Both were advertised to be on a bed of mixed greens with various chopped vegetables. We both got wilted iceberg lettuce with NO other vegetables, a heaping pile of tortilla strips and lukewarm dressing that tasted past its prime. Our waiter showed up to take our order and deliver the check, that's all. No "how is everything?" at all. I understand that they're supposed to be jerks in a funny sort of way, but when you serve me a salad that I could have gotten made better anywhere else, I expect slightly better service. It lives up to its name - this really is a last resort.
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Cornel F.
Probably among the worst restaurants in the city. Limited food options
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Paul W.
Expect to have fun. Not a place to bring stuck-up type. Just remember your there for the fun time and the food not bad either.
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Adam G.
I have been to dicks long ago shortly after turning 21 and after today it is clear why I hadn't returned. They were busy (Boston Marathon after flow) but the service was slow. I would rather them focus on the food instead of act like jerks which is so not funny admit it. Why would you want to be embarrased at a restaurant with a boring menu, terrible food and ridiculous prices. $35 for Burger and fries (very few) The burger was sub standard and had no flavor. Half of it had no bottom bun so I threw half of the burger away. I usually have a clean plate but I had no desire to eat this food. The clam chowder was herbaceous and tasted like canned chowder from Arkansas. The beers are $9 and every beer after the "discount" it to $7! Oh, and they give you a big, dumb glass to carry around all day. Be advised, the food is WAY overpriced and WAY worse than most of the touristy crap in Quincy Market. If you're an out of towner, avoid this whole area. Find a place in the North End.
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Peter B.
Rocked
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Lisa B.
Eh... I gave this place two stars (as opposed to one) because I didn't get food poisoning, and that should count for something, I suppose. I understand the concept, but it seemed like our server was kind of lazy about being a "dick". The most amusing thing she did was throw straws onto our table. The restaurant is extremely loud and kind of trashy. This is NOT a place for families - I felt very bad for the groups with kids. Food was VERY overpriced. My final gripe: Somehow I got passed over for a hat. If I'm going to pay $17 for crappy fish and chips, I should at least get a stupid paper hat, right?
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Janet M.
Came here with a few gal pals while we were visiting Boston.. If you're easily offended, DON'T COME HERE. However, if you enjoy a laugh or two, and don't mind a paper cone on your head that says "I have herpes", this place is for you. Yes, the waiters really play out the rudeness thing, yelling for no apparent reason and practically "throw" your order at you, but its all part of their strategy. Being an out of towner, I didn't quite know what to expect, but it ended up being alot of fun. The food wasn't anything memorable, however, but I'll let it go.
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Mimi B.
What a crabby bunch of reviews here. This place is in Faneuil Hall---HELLO, its gonna be crowded, loud....what do you want? Like our waiter said, "Go to Cheesecake Factory if you want people to be nice" Its Dick's for heaven sake! they are suppose to be rude and annoying---that is the fun. Throw it back at them--demand the mustard! Yell for a refill! its part of the fun. I think they should post signs like "Yelling at your waiter is allowed." If you have fun, they will too. And the food is just plain American cuisine served in a plastic basket. What do you want? Five star cuisine? We had burgers, chicken fingers, and fries--all good. All tasty. Gourmet? uhhh no, but it was good, and we laughed through the whole meal. We had a great time, got teased, teased back and will most definitely come back when we have visitors again. A must stop at Faneuil Hall.
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Jacki B.
I've been two dicks twice in last two years, and have had pretty good experiences both times. I'll start with the waitstaff - most of which is male. I think the restaurant seeks to hire younger, attractive guys, most of whom are very funny. My friend and I adored the waiter we had last night, and spent a good portion of our meal chatting with him and the other waiters he brought over. As far as the food goes, yes, it is unimpressive and overpriced. I would suggest trying to stick to restaurant staples like burgers, chicken tenders, and salads here - things that are impossible to mess up basically - unless you want to feel really ripped off. I had two beers - and the cost was $16! A bit pricey. The dinners seem to range from $15-25. If you are sensitive or have a subpar sense of humor, I would not recommend coming to this restaurant. The whole point is to receive "bad" service. The waitstaff is supposed to be funny, rude, and offensive. Just something to keep in mind, especially if you're bringing kids.
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Elias U.
Worst experience ever in Boston!! Don't go there!! there are too many great options around for same or less price!! I get the "funny" style but the food is the worst ever!! I could not believe how something as basic and simple as a cheeseburger could taste as a piece of.... garbage!!!
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Mary B.
HALF STAR . OVERPRICED BAD FOOD SERVED BY MEAN PEOPLE.The name of the restaurant says it all . They are Dicks ! Really disrespectful and trying to be funny at the same time. They may even throw your ID on the ground or tell you that you don't look smart at all. With that being said let's talk about the food and drinks . Food is plain , nachos have no cheese at all and the drinks are very light . BAD SERVICE and very overpriced . NOT GOING BACK.
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Jessica R.
I have been to Dick's in San Antonio and this one blows that one WAAAAAAAY out of the water. I had so much fun. Once we saw they were serving up fried alligator, we had to order it. There were four of us and we were able to share the appetizer sampler and still have some leftover. It was a lot of food for $20. The beers were big and you get to keep the glass, always a plus. It was actually fun to watch the other servers working around us too. I can't believe because of the two bad experiences I had at the same Dick's in San Antonio, I almost didn't wanna set foot in this place. So glad I did. And Boston does it again! I love it here.
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Crystal M.
Dont go here if you aren't a meat lover because their menu is all meat and everything is overpriced. They took forever to even ask what we wanted for drinks. Our waitress threw our silverware onto the table and was really loud. I understand the whole "Dicks" theme but I just didnt like how she was yelling at us asking what we wanted because her voice made me get a headache. My food was cold and not appetizing at all.
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Lovesto E.
Average food and dirty tables, but the rude employees were a hoot! I didn't realize the theme of the restaurant until I saw the waiter put the other tables Bill rolled up into a balloon. The hostess was a biyatch and played her role well and our waiter was definitely a huge dick! He even tied a balloon on my wife's hair and she had to eat with her hair floating up!!! Hilarious!!! Even though everyone was rude, the service was actually pretty good. If you don't have a sense of humor, this place may not be for you. I loved it so much, I had to buy the shirts!!! I wanna go back!
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Steven B.
This is a pretty fun place to come if your girlfriend insists on getting really drunk, really fast. (father committed suicide). Not really my first choice but we were in the neighborhood when we heard the news. What else is there to say really. A word of warning to the frisky out there: if a big bouncer asks if you want to "get horsey" do NOT take him up on it!!! trust me here folks.
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Karol B.
Ton of fun! Don't go if your feelings get hurt easily....waiters are a blast and the food is good! My kids 13 &15 love to visit this place when we visit Boston......
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Maura G.
we chose this place because we were staving and this was one of the few places open. why do i want to pay someone to insult me? that's their "thing", the waiters will joke around with you and poke fun at you. haha, yeah ok i get it. it's fun for about 5 mins, then it gets old. and people bring kids here?! i'm not an uptight person in any form, i just don't really get why people think that is so fun. i came with 3 other ladies, so we were just called bimbos and sluts the whole time. must be great to work here though; if you're hungover or having a bad day, you're encouraged to take it out on your customers! the food is your basic bar food-burgers and everything that's fried. buy everything is really salty. seems like this might be a good place to go if you want to get wastey-face. that's about it.
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Ari P.
For anyone who's familiar with the show, The IT Crowd, I pulled a Messy Joe's on this one. My friend and I actually had no idea that bitchy waiters was Dick's theme. We just knew that we didn't want Cheers. Our waiter was pretty sassy in the beginning, but he lost his energy after he gave us our hats. The food. There's no wow factor here, but I feel like that's to give more material for the waitstaff if someone has the cajones to complain to them. It wasn't too bad for a Faneuil Hall chain, but its not the kind of place I'd eat at frequently.
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Michael M.
Ok I understand that the whole concept of dick's is for them to be dick's with the customers. I'm not closed minded. I'm as out going, open minded as it gets but after a while it really gets annoying. I mean if I decide to ask a serious question just answer back in a serious matter then go back to being assholes because I know that's your job. Besides that the food is pretty good. Enjoyed my rib 'N' chicken. That's the only reason I gave them 2 stars
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Holly C.
The menu is very limited & on the pricier side (ie: ribs, salmon, etc). We ended up getting two appetizers which were good (gator bites & crabby balls) because we didn't want anything too heavy and had a few beers. The workers were fun, which was the main reason why we decided to come here (we all ended up leaving with some smart comment written on our hats). Only come here if you can take some heat. I wouldn't come here again, but if you want to experience it, I would recommend just getting a few beers here and nothing more.
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Ellie W.
Let me preface this with a warning: Do not go here if you don't have a REALLY good sense of humor or if you don't enjoy being somewhat humiliated in public. Nobody goes to Dick's Last Resort for the food. It's certainly not famous for that. It's more about the experience, which I think is a huge hit with tourists, but not so much with locals. You'll be consistently berated by your waitress/waiter, and you'll be forced to don a weird paper condom-like hat written with some personalized insult, just for you. It's what Dick's Last Resort is all about, so if you're in the mood to be told off by your waiter, it's the place to be. Maybe also if you're a masochist... Friends from out of town may enjoy the hokey/cheesy concept that is DLR, so it might be worth bringing them here if they really insist, but ehhh not my cup of tea.
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Charmie S.
Poor concept. I have a rich sense of humor, but even this was too much for me. It really ought to be you AND Dick's last resort. As in no other place to dine, so you end up here. Don't come here if you're sensitive to trashy behavior.
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Jenna W.
I used to go to Dick's pretty often with my friends, the atmosphere is fun and the servers are hilarious. So why the two-star review? I was out at Dick's one night with family and friends, and I ordered the bucket of chicken and fries. Later, while waiting for the T, I felt sick....really sick. I'll spare you the details, but it wasn't pretty. I figured I caught some sort of virus while babysitting didn't think much of it. I went back to Dick's a few months later with friends, and got the grilled chicken caesar salad. Had a great time with my friends...and then it hit me. The same gut-wrenching nausea I experienced the last time ate at Dick's. Getting sick after eating at a restaurant once? Sure, probably a coincidence. But twice in a row? Never again, Dick's. Never again.
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Kim K.
A summation: Dick's would be my absolute last resort in life but definitely not my last resort for a hokey group event like a bachelorette party (which is exactly why I was there). The story is as old as time: my best friend is getting married, where can we go for a random crazy bachelorette outing? Dinner at Dick's and barhopping in Fanueil Hall. Alrighty then. You can't make a reservation at Dick's which is crap because they mostly serve groups. So that's annoying. They won't seat you without your whole party, which I get but with groups someone will inevitably be late. We ended up waiting at the bar for our whole party and table for probably 45 minutes. Once we were seated the silly hat wearing, heckling from the staff, and heavy alcohol consumption ensued. The atmosphere was fun, everyone picking on the bride was definitely an amusing time. The food we got was abysmal. With the bachelorette party package you only get to choose from 5 items, 4 of which are deep fried kids menu foods as far as I'm concerned. There are no appetizer options and they frown upon substitutions. Lastly, the cost per person for the package deal is like $19. A total and complete ripoff for the food, quality, and quantity. Really disappointing. However, come here to have fun, for the experience, or what have you. This is not a culinary-driven restaurant. Hell, it shouldn't even be called a restaurant - Dick's is an embellished bar. The whole thing is lame, annoying, overpriced, and stupid. But I participated so I guess that makes me all of those things as well.
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Ciana T.
I am giving Dick's a solid 3 stars. If i could give it 3.5, I would. I ordered the crab cakes which came with rice and a vegetable that happened to be corn. Everything was seasoned well and tasted good. For $10, I think this is a great deal in Boston. Honestly, I was really impressed when one of the people I ate with ordered a Philly cheese-steak and didn't like it (I tried it, it was really good but she was being really picky). They sent out a new meal and didn't charge for the first sandwich. I am not giving it 4 stars, because it is very touristy and I am not into that. My biggest complaint is that the wait staff could be a little more rude. I was expecting more back and forth play.
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Andrew R.
Food's not zomg great, drinks are cheap, so the only reason to go here is if you wanna yell at some strangers serving you food and know it's ok. And if you're not in the mood for that, the servers are generally aware and back off (sort of). But I do like the hats...
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Nicole S.
This places location is right near one of the biggest shopping marketplaces in Boston so you definitely want to get there before the dinner rush around 6/7 because it is a very popular place. Its gotta be one of the most popular places to eat in Boston. If you have a good sense of humor and want good food this is the place to go. The food is so good and you get plenty of it. You can have anything from a steak to crab legs or wings too. This place is so awesome though because while your eating your servers and other employees insult you verbally and with interesting hats that have the funniest, sarcastic remarks on them. If its your birthday they even tie balloons in your hair and make fun of you even more. Overall I had the best time here with my friends and intend on eating here every time i visit Boston!
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Mindy L.
I organized a bachelorette party here - and I don't think I'd do it again for the following reasons: 1) Upon arrival we had to wait 30 minutes before being seated due to the fact that they refuse to take reservations or even add your name to the wait-list until you have a FULL party 2) Once finally seated, the waitress (being the dick she was supposed to be) pulled me aside to ask if we wanted the "bachelorette party menu" for a set fee rather than have people go hog wild with the menu. I thought this was a good option as the BP Menu offered most of the favorites anyway. This will be proven otherwise...keep going. 3) In between the time we ordered drinks, were served drinks, and then ultimately ordered our meals, and then waited until the meals came out...NO ONE got any attention as is expected at Dick's. We had a bride who needed a darned condom shaped paper hat with explicitely dirty and perhaps true crap scribbled about her across the front. I finally had to ASK the waitress to start making hats for the crowd of 15 as the whole purpose of our visit was to make a spectacle of the bride and her friends. 4) The food SUCKED. I had dry chicken fingers (about five of them - I could have ordered chicken mcnuggets for a quarter of the cost - biggie sized even - and been more satisfied). My sister ordered the shrimp basket and after one shrimp she pushed it away in disgust. I tried one and they were rubbery and hardly even warm. NASTY. 5) Part of the whole 'package' we went for was that a cake would be brought out for the bride. The cake was brought out...and there was a REAL, a REAL condom filled with whipped cream on it. Kind of funny...but honestly, who wants rubber (and let's pray to god it was unlubricated) resting on top of an iced cake that is meant to be eaten!? Honestly, splitting the bill between 15 of us still came to well over $30 per person and only a few people even ordered alcohol. It was a luke-warm experience through and through.
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SexySarcastic J.
Awesome experience! great place to take out-of-towners or have a birthday dinner with friends. they were rude but it was all in good nature. the food was actually quite good too and affordable! would def. go back back
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Jason L.
$31 for crab balls (not the greatest), a beer, and a mixed drink for the wife that supposedly had 151 in it, but tasted like kool aid. $8 for a drink, and not even a buzz afterward, shameful.
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Chris M.
I came here for lunch with a couple friends last week and while the food was good, i was expecting a little more banter. I work in retail and would love my job even more if i could get away sarcasm! It was fairly quiet and the servers were mild compared to what i've seen on a weekend night.
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Mike Z.
wow really, a concept of being an asshole to paying customers brings in business? I can't imagine too many repeat customers. The waitress was nice(?) enough to explain the whole being rude thing but after waiting 30 mins for her to come back to check on a fresh beer and ending up shouting across the bar that I wanted another beer, then getting beer flicked in my face when she brought it out, that was more than enough bullshit. I won't ever be back and I'm bummed I went there in the first place.
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Cheryl Y.
If I could give no stars, I'd give no stars because this place was actually the most disgusting place I've ever eaten it, and I've eaten at some grimey shit holes. I understand the concept of the restaurant, it's fine. I'm into sarcastic humor and I can laugh at myself, but this place is down right rude. I mean, first of all, if you throw a straw at my drink and it falls on the floor, that is your fault, and as a waiter, you should get me a new straw.. not make me pick it back up. Also - the wrapping of the straw? If someone says thank you for taking away their garbage, you should not throw it at their head. Especially if you live off of tips. More than that though, you should not throw it at an old man. Know your audience. If they are not amused, you should probably serve them their food and move on to the next table. What irks me the most is that, a place where that kind of service is the attraction, should have damn good food to make up for the bad experience. Not only is service bad, food is just terrible. Chicken - dry. Ribs - dry. Fries - nothing to be impressed about! Honestly, how do you mess up fries. I mean, does this restaurant even have a qualified chef? Or did they just grab someone from McDonald's, hand them a deep fryer, and was like "have at it"? Hands down, the worst food I have ever eaten. And honestly, I'd really rather have eaten out of the garbage dump in the alley way next to the restaurant. The quality would probably be the same, and I'd have enjoyed the service a lot more.
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Opie S.
I feel ashamed for eating here. So many interesting options within 100ft and I end up at the tourist trap. They try to do the "rude" server thing...not well. No plates, just paper place mats and baskets. Food was ok and they provided some entertainment for the kids by rolling up hats.
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Sarah F.
Ugh. Awful. This is one of those places that you come to with zero expectations and someone still end up disappointed. I get the gimmick, but when half our (way overpriced and as it turns out, gross) meals come out wrong? Drop the 'tude and fix it. Another gripe: Some folks in our group wanted burgers, but they were only listed on the lunch menu. When we asked the hostess she said it would be no problem to make us a burger for dinner. When we got to the table it was very much a problem. Save your money. Go anywhere else.
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Richard M.
Is it Dicks or Dinks? I get that the idea is to be rude to the customers whereby making themselves unique. But they have to draw an ethical line in the sand for themselves that's not damaging to their customers. They literally took a cell phone away in the middle of an extremely important phone call. Be rude if that's your bit but keep your heads about it. Sorry but you cost me too much. Here's your 1 star dicks.
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Kate C.
We were at Boston in spring break and went to Dicks for lunch on St Pattys day. The whole place was packed and we were all having fun until the waiter came to us, he was shouting "fuk im drunk" and literally threw the knife and forks at my face, he was super inpatient when we were ordering, and again threw the dishes on table after forty minutes waiting. I mean come on we know you were having fun but still, don't act like an ahole We didn't hold any expectation of the food there(who would?) but still we were really much impressed because it was the most horrible crab cake and steak and everything else one can ever have! They were not serving food, they were serving stuff worse than my cats food. Dicks, awful awful awful !!dont go!
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Yancey L.
One of my favorite places to go with friends from outside Boston. I always expect the waiters could write something really awful on my hat, but it turned out they treated me over nice, which is OK though I really wanna show my friends their unique "Dick"s" way. Their menu is very interesting. Drink is good, big, colorful and tasty. Food & dessert are typical bar type with reasonable price and portion.
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Ryan H.
Never go here!! The servers are so rude you!!!!! Like seriously they were being so mean to me!!! :-( But seriously Dicks is awesome. It is what its supposed to be. I went with a big group around my birthday last year and it was great. Good beer and good enough food. I was actually surprised their ribs were pretty decent. Dicks is always a good time with a big group thats looking to have fun...as long as you dont have a stick up your ass
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Emily T.
Going to Dick's was the highlight of our trip to Boston! Don't bother reading the other reviews; they are written by uptight individuals who can't take a joke and have a little fun. If you're a sensitive person or don't understand sarcasm don't go here. My family and I (including children, which the waiters catered to in an age-appropriate yet still hilarious for the whole family way) love Dick's. I just wish there was one in LA!
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Courtney T.
This place blows. They were charging a cover on St. Pat's (which is forgivable) but waiting FOREVER for a drink at the bar is not. Then the bartender finally comes over and has that typical atrocious Masshole attitude. Yes, I understand what the theme of this place is. But seriously, its St. Patrick's Day, and the dude is giving me a hard time about wanting a green beer. Loser. When I do finally get it, he put entirely too much food coloring in it, and it was all over the pint glass. So you guessed it, it ended up all over my hands. Ok, so we get seated outside. And the homosexual waiter is giving me attitude while flirting with my bf the entire time. Was cute the 1st few times and after that it just became annoying, especially when he started rubbing his hair at the table. He refused to get us more green beer, just regular draft beer. Too lazy to do it, I guess. The beer battered soft pretzels w/ honey mustard were reeeeeally good, but the fried shrimp were just so-so, and they were (brace yourself)...$15.99. Rip off. At least we got free pint glasses and the waiter didn't charge us for refills. Probably because he wanted to take home my bf. TACKY.
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Emiko T.
If paying someone to yell at you and raise your blood pressure while you're trying to enjoy some good ol' terribly prepared food and weak drinks then you're going to love being the butt of the gimmick at Dick's. In fact, you might relish wearing a custom-made dunce cap! But if you came in unknowingly, then the joke's on you. Here comes one of the rarest forms in my Yelping stats: the two star review. Yes, it's not about the waiters. They're just doing their thing by throwing silverware at you and telling your personal business to the rest of the restaurant. But it's seriously about the food. The extent of what we had, which were the fried crab balls and fried alligator (the actual ONLY reason why we went) were pretty bad, even if you think it's impossible to mess up anything fried. That's usually the case, but the batter was so thick and greasy that you really couldn't enjoy the act of trying to be unhealthy--you could just tell you were going to be sick if you ate one too many crab balls or bites of chewy alligator. And whatever you do, don't order their blue margarita...I can't recall the name, but it has blue in the title. Just don't order anything that looks unnatural. Then again, you've totally stepped into the wrong place. I can't help but say that it's a very difficult thing to pull off--this gimmick of being a jerk to customers. If they trained the waiters to actually be funny and make good jokes, well, I think I would have seen some kind of monetary value in that. Unfortunately I was much too distracted and invested in the feelings and confusion of one tourist who was sitting all alone and sat down in hopes to just get a nice, casual meal. Once our waiter started berating him, and then it became apparent that the customer didn't speak English that well, I guess my emotional investment in the whole thing skyrocketed and my tolerance for the gimmick as well as the deep-fried basket in front of me plummeted. There has to be a line somewhere between a good experience and one that makes you want to eat faster so you can leave. Two stars for the unique idea of "funny" assholery while dining and pretty fast service. Minus three for the horribly failed attempt and overpriced bar food. Complete tourist trap. Go get some cheap clam chowder instead. Yelp challenge: #29/365
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Sean H.
Pretty good. Gator bites were good in this southern style restaurant, waiters are dicks I get it lol. No but service was slow and food wasn't anything special actually kinda sucked so Im rockin the 3 star.
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Ryan L.
While I fully understand the concept of this restaurant, I think they servers could do a number of things to make it more funny than obnoxious. Our server wasn't funny about being rude. He wasn't even that rude. All he did was come over and SCREAM at us at our table. I have no problem being poked fun at and laughing at myself but when I find myself looking for the nearest store to sell aspirin because of how loud my server is, that's a little too much for me. The menu was very disorganized and lacked vegetarian options. I ended up going with the clam stuffies which were not that good and cost about $10. Didn't even bother getting a drink because for that price this poor college kid couldn't afford anything more! The hats were funny and the people dining were a lot of fun to talk to, but I don't think I'll be coming here again - but if I do I will be requesting a different server! (Also this is not a very good place to bring your kids. I watched a server be so rude to a 8 year old child that the parents considered leaving in the middle of the meal)
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Marc E S.
Dick's Last Resort might be a big tourist attraction but that doesn't mean it's cheesy or a lame place to go to. I've only been there once and found it to be quite amusing. After a day of exploring the MFA, my girlfriend and I hopped on the T to Faneuil Hall to walk around and find a bite to eat. Unfortunately we got there a little late and most of the eateries were beginning to close up shop. After poking our heads into a couple stiff places that were still open we ended up at Dick's. Now I know their whole schtick is to be super rude to you and insult you by putting dunce caps on your heads with mean slogans written on them, but the bartender was such a nice guy and very personable. They really only save the berating for people sitting down having meals. The tables of people in our sights and earshot sounded like they were all having a blast with all of them laughing heartily. It was really fun to watch! The only food we ordered was some alligator bites. If you're adventurous and like trying some not-so-ordinary food I'd highly suggest this. They're similar to that popcorn chicken crap they serve at KFC but not gross. I like this place because it's open later than most of the other places in Faneuil Hall, they have odd food on the menu (fried alligator bites) and it's funny. The next time I go I'm definitely sitting down at a table and getting insulted! Oh and we sat next to some guy who had tourettes and screamed at everyone. Great place to go if you have that syndrome.
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Steve L.
Rather than subject ourselves to airline food before we boarded our plane at Logan, we decided to make a stop at this place. Gotta love the name of this place. Also gotta love the name of the menu items: Pork Bonerz: Pork Ribs Dolly Parton: A heaving pair of grilled chicky breasts Roughage: Salads (saying what it is) Sat outside, and started with a round of Sam Adams Oktoberfest (very tasty). Coworker had a mushroom burger, and a I ordered fish and chips. His mushroom burger was pretty big, and he had no complaints about it. My fish and chips came in a little bucket. The bottom of the bucket was filled with fries, the top filled with 3 pieces of fish. The batter on the fish had lots of black pepper mixed in, giving the fish a spicy kick to each bite. It was OK at first, but after a while, the pepper was really start to overwhelm the fish. A little attitude with the service, but OK with me. Part of the ambiance. Love it when the busser came by and asked us "are you finished with that shit?". An extra star for that.
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Julie N.
I went on one of those "Epic Boston Walks" because the weather was far too nice. In between all the walking, I found myself in Faneuil Hall wanting a beer. This place had outside seating and when we sat I said "we just want a quick beer". Well, I guess they don't know quick. It was a Tuesday, it was 2:00pm, and the place was dead. I drank my beer and then waited about 30 minutes to pay for the damn thing. No one cared about us, and yeah, they are supposed to be "rude", but come on. That was my first and last experience with this sh*tty place.
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Lydo r.
I had avoided going to Dick's since i was aware it existed. I just don't get it. Why pay someone to treat you badly? and after years, i gave in. The place is located in a perfect spot and gets tons of traffic all year round. The hosts and servers are sassy and comically insulting and people eat it up! Its a good vacation spot because you can be at ease around non-pretentious food and people (isn't that what a vacation is all about?!?!) The crowd is clearly made of tourists for the most part. Even though the all American fare is nothing out of this world, it is good and the prices are not bad either. They get 4 starts because behind their "mean act" at Dick's I received better customer service than I've had at 80% of restaurants in Boston. Although in their own way, our server was constantly checking in on us and was always available to meet requests. Everyone in sight was having a good time, laughing out loud and having conversations with table neighbors you never knew before and might never see again in your life. Although the place is not for everyone, specially people with awkward self-esteem issues, it is a good place to blend in and have simple meal.
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Joe L.
Went to Dicks with my wife, daughter and 5 of her friends, we were celebrating her 16th birthday. I had read the reviews on here about it and was a little nervous about coming but my daughter had heard about it and wanted to go. I am glad we did, it was a great evening. Our waiter was very good about playing the part, throwing the straws and silverware on the table, saying "pass this crap out will yeah". We had many laughs. The food was good, my wife and I had the twin chicken breasts with rice and corn, mine was blackened and it was moist and spicy, very tasty. The hats that the wait staff make are the highlight of the night, some of the sayings are hystericle. I would def go back.
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Anne B.
We liked this place better when it was over on Huntington Ave. My husband's band used to play there on a regular basis and it was always a fun crowd and a good time. It still is a fun place, but more crowded with less space and the bartenders don't make as many good drinks as they used to. Food is still good though.
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Lisa R.
I thought Dick's was ok. Some of the servers were way funnier than others about being mean. I also suspect they have toned it down over the last few years. Cool idea. I just kind of wish they were meaner or something, since it's supposed to be their schtick. The drinks were yummy but kind of expensive. It's because they let you keep the glass. Cool memorabilia but I'd rather just have a cheaper drink. Food was good. Had fried alligator! Props for an interesting menu!
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Anne A.
How could anyone think this was funny? Avoid at all costs.
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Erik O.
Its a good safe tourist trap. The staff treats you like a low rate prostitute, complete with a paper hat berating you. No joke. If your lucky they will throw your silver wear at you. Its pretty sweet.
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Jeffrey H.
If I were president, I'd make it a law that if you are spotted wearing one of those ridiculous paper hats outside of Dick's, then you will be stabbed and thrown into a pit of starving hyenas. But anyway. I kinda don't mind Dick's (insert gay joke here) and had a good time when a few friends and I stopped in for a friend's birthday dinner. The staff was unpleasant, the food was greasy, and the atmosphere was trashy. No utensils? Whatevz. I'll just wipe my fingers on the birthday girl! The bucket of chicken and fries were tasty and the coleslaw wasn't so bad - always enjoy a good slaw. I ordered myself up some beer because I'm a man's man and they let me take home the glass. Although I think I dropped it because I'm wicked graceful. My favorite part of the evening was when the waiter decided to attach helium filled balloons to my friend's hair - about 22 of them. After a while of her looking ridiculous, he snuck up behind her and started stabbing them with a knife. There was lots of girly screaming before finally the birthday gal started breathing again and shouted, "I THOUGHT I WAS BEING SHOT!" Happy birthday! In the end it was a fun time. It's not really a restaurant I'd beg to return to but if someone wanted to play tourist for an evening, I wouldn't get pissed. BUT TAKE OFF THE FRIGGIN PAPER HATS OR I'LL GET STABBY.
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Shari J.
My workplace gave us vouchers for cheap lunches at Dick's, and we can never resist a free (or almost free) lunch, so off to Tourist Hell we went. We weren't up for all the "gimmicks" that Dick's is famous for, but we figured, ok, we're business people, and it's lunch time, so maybe they'll leave us the hell alone. Didn't really work like that, unfortunately, even after our party of 3 blatantly ignored everything the server said in hopes that he'd cut the crap. Speaking of crap, it's a good thing we weren't paying much for this meal because the food was pretty crap-tastic. My chicken caesar looked (and tasted) like a 5 year old had made it. Is this part of the joke? I don't think so. Hey, save your money. If you want to go for the gimmick, I'll make you a huge paper hat and belittle you in front of all your buddies for a lot cheaper...guaranteed!
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Pilar P.
When I go out i usually know what to expect..... At Dick's you never know the comments you might hear... Very amuzing atmosphere... I would not take an uptight person who can't take jokes there. The food was awesome and the service unique. I reccomend the salmon and chicky fried chicken. Be prepared to be bibbed and crowned with a special hat.
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Richard M.
Were there minus ten stars this joint would get it. The service is worse than the food. We were 6 people and we all order different items. One person ended up sharing my and a friends meal that is how disgusting hers was. We sent back three of the six dishes and they got two of the three wrong the second time around. Poison is too mild a word to describe this joint. They have been here for years....... I do not know how they stay in business.
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April M.
I'm surprised Dick's only has 2 and 1/2 stars....it makes me wonder if people know what to expect when they walk in. Then again, I'm only giving it 3, because it isn't exactly my kind of experience. Anywhere you are in the country, Dick's Last Resort is a tourist trap. Period. It was one of the first places we ate as a group my freshman year of college in Boston (when Dick's was still in the Prudential Center) and being 18 and new to the city, we all had a blast. You walk in, and greeted by a disgruntled hostess and seated sloppily at a shabby table. Your napkins and utensils are thrown at you, if you're lucky enough to get them, and waters are sloshed down. The menus are tossed in a pile and you are left to decide what to order. If you ask for more napkins later, they toss a pile of crumpled paper towels into the middle of the table. Hey, just be happy you have something to wipe the buffalo sauce off your face with. The food is American bar food, with a Mexican / Southern twist. Burgers, fries, onion rings, quesadillas, nachos, chicken tenders, wings, some seafood choices. There is a little bit of something for everyone. I'm not a huge fan of bar food, but that's what you need to go here expecting. There is a full bar available for drinks. If it is somebody's birthday, or the waiter takes extra special interest in you, for one reason or another, you'll be lucky enough to walk out of Dick's with a gigantic condom-looking hat atop your head that screams: "I'm a tourist and I just got treated like #$%@ at Dick's last resort!" Anyways, this is the kind of place you only visit once. You'd only return if you were bringing someone who's never been to a Dick's before, for the sheer entertainment of watching their reaction as the waitress swears at them, throws food into their lap and fashions a condom hat for them to proudly display for the next hour or so. If you've never been, you should try it once. Just once.
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Max L.
First of all, two stars is really the most that is possible for a place like this, so unless you had never heard about what happens at Dick's, nobody should ever give it two stars based on having expected more, because I sure didn't. I went with a birthday group (which also HAS to be the only reason anybody would ever go here, I actually saw a couple at the bar on what would have to be a date, and I cringed) Service was as expected, a server who I didn't tip because his job is to do the exact opposite of earn one, food that I didn't remember was as expensive as it ended up being for what it was (ribs for $20 or something) and an atmosphere that also included other wasted birthday celebrators and insane waiters. You only have fun because you hope to see friends who you like to make fun of, get made fun of by someone else who they can't really retaliate against. The one noteworthy aspect which was a surprise, was that there was a live band that played some VERY exceptional covers. If you have to go a Dick's make sure the band will be playing, then pretend some of what you paid is for the music, it'll soften the blow. Bang-For Buck: 1/10 (Overpriced food, god I hope you don't tip, this scale means that for the actual food, 90% of other restaurants give you a better value for what you paid)
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Marah V.
I wasn't a fan of this place. The food isn't that great. Everything is super expensive. and I'm not going to bash the waiter because he was "rude" because thats what the whole place is about. It just added more of an annoying flare to the whole experience. I brought my cousin there who was visiting from out of town and I was so embarrassed because the food sucked so bad and I could've brought her somewhere better...
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Irene R.
Having your wait staff purposely being rude may sound odd but it was actually loads of fun. If you're having a bad day and need to snark at someone without feeling bad this is the place for you. The food is pretty good, the waitress will make fun of you if you don't order a drink. If you don't want to take the world seriously this is a great place to unwind.
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Binh L.
If you enjoy this odd experience of rude waiters/waitresses then go here. Also if you don't mind paying more money for food that just isn't that great. I, honestly, do not buy into this theme. The "rude" experience wasn't too interesting and the food was blah. The only rudeness that would be happening is me yelling at whoever suggests going here for a meal. I would be highly displeased.
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Jessica J.
We were just doing the tourist thing, wandering around Fanueil Marketplace looking for a beer when we walked by Dicks. It looked like as good a place as any (plus the host was cute) so we went in. Our server walked up and started putting down menus. When we told him we just wanted a beer, he said "Thank God!:" and just about hugged us. From there on, he'd pop by every few minutes to check on us, but for the most part, left us alone to our people-watching (great view from the deck area!) And the waiters really are dicks, but in a good way! Had a great time, and will for sure be back!
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Sandra C.
I find the distribution trend for this restaurant hilarious. I mean...I think Dick's is actually a decent restaurant...of course, I only order the AWESOME buffalo wings and the ribs! It's a nice change of pace once in awhile to go to a restaurant where the servers are oozing with sarcasm, I find it utterly entertaining sometimes. Of course, I only eat for (a) birthdays or (b) spontaneously every three years. It's refreshing to just lighten up, wear some condom hats, drink a beer, and bicker with your server.
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Jerry B.
I would see friend's photos of their experience at Dick's on Facebook - and it looked like they had a kinky of a time. so I tried it. It was a horrible experience. I wanted one of those paper hats and the server goes, " shut the fuck up"....excusez-moi? If I was having a bad day, i would have "got New York Yankee" on him, he was lucky I was having a good day... not cool dude. He finally gave me a hat that said, "pretty little princess" ... sigh. The food was not great... I could have went to Mcdonlds for all that crap! This place is not for "pretty little princesses." I will never eat here again!
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Jeremie D.
Great lunch with friends. Wait staff a ton of laughs and very good with the kids. We all had great meals from pulled port sandwiches, burgers, chicken fingers and crab cakes. All prepared as ordered and delivered perfect. The appetizer was also great, a good sampler; BBQ chicken, chicken fingers, cheese sticks and shrimp with great dipping sauce. A fun atmosphere - as I said the wait staff does a great job!
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Michael W.
The food was gross, I don't plan on every coming back.
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Lindsey R.
My family has gone here a few times. My dad loves to harass the waitstaff and they usually get a big kick out of him. We used to talk about how "surprisingly good" the food was here... except we just went back, and the food was mediocre. My drink tasted like kool-aid laced with cough syrup. Not the world's worst cocktail, but not as good as I'd hoped for. The snark from the waitstaff was fine, but some of the things they were writing on the hats were pretty risque for 6:30 PM on a Saturday night (cracks about herpes are probably better left for 9:30 or later, with the bachelor/bachelorette crowds).
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Mario S.
Hey Dick's, Thanks for ruining lunch with my family when I was visiting Boston a few days ago. A "bucket" of shrimp is not 5 shrimp. They gave us 5 f'n shrimp for 7.99! That's a $1.60 per shrimp! It does go well with the fake crappy service, that actually is....crappy. Never again. Anywhere in America.
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Enay V.
I believe that this place is as good as the company you have with you. If you go here with a touchy crowd, it won't be fun at all. But if you have a lively crowd that has thicker skin, it's a riot. Our waitress was like a meaner version of Carrie Heffernan (King of Queens...hello?!) & she was funny as hell. The drinks were always full & our appetizers were great. We had a huge party of 14 and no one's order got messed up (which is rare). The prices were a little much & the food wasn't that good - most people in my party had said - ribs were awful, fish & chips were greasy as hell. Apps were ok, the Dolly Parton, that I had, blackened, was actually damn good. So..granted, it's a tourist trap in Faneuil Hall but this place isn't bad if you're looking for cheap entertainment in the form of waitresses & waiters..
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Heidi M.
I have gone to Dick's a few times, pre-Fanueil Hall days and post. All were for birthday or bachelorette parties. Let's commence the review for the Fanueil Hall location: 1. We chose the bachelorette party menu. Mistake number one. There are not many vegetarian options and guess what, EVERY option is a greasy chicken wing or tendors thing, or the shrimp option (as a vegetarian the one I chose) was a PEEL YOUR OWN shrimp! Ok... 10 ladies dressed TO THE NINES for a night out... fabulous. Just what I want down my dress... shrimp legs and juice. 2. Bachelorette party = heavy drinking. DICKS DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN BATHROOM. That's right folks, you have to leave the restaurant and walk down to the public bathrooms. They are NOT close. I'm sorry but this is just plain TERRIBLE. I would rather stick a fork in my eye than ever go to Dicks again.
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A J.
I guess this is a good place to go if you have a big group, such as a bachelor/bachelorette party (thats what brought me in) or a fraternity reunion. But definitely not the place to take kids, your parents, a first date, or anyone you respect. Yeah rude servers, funny. At least our waitress was good enough to balance making stupid hats with sexual puns while taking our orders. But it was a little ridiculous and the novelty wore off fairly quickly. The menu is pretty limited, although the crab balls are good-- theyre essentially mini fried crab cakes, but $10 for a few little balls and french fries isnt the greatest deal for a lunch menu. I dont plan on coming back here...unless I end up on a date with a jerk, maybe I'd suggest going here after and slip the server some money to piss him off. Maybe then I would find the rudeness amusing!
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Steven M.
My friend from brazil was meeting his uncle for the first time in 20 years. They picked Dicks as it was the closest place to have a drink. I ended up meeting them an hour later so my friend asked the waitress if they could move over to a larger table that would fit all three of us. She snapped in his face that the table he pointed to was in another section. His uncle had gone to the restroom and she had the nerve to tell us to go wait at the bar til all of our party was there. Had I thought there was a manager who cared I would have asked to speak with them. So stupid that she would be so rude to some of the quietest people there. I tried to tell the hostess about this when she re-sat us. All she had to say was that she hadn't done it. Wow. I've never seen wait staff care so little about the people who are tipping them. Will never waste my money there again.
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Becca P.
Dick's is definitely a fun place to go if you enjoy rude humor, "condom" hats with rude remarks, and food in a metal bucket. I went here for my friend's birthday a while back and it was really fun. This place is great for groups and birthdays. The waiters are paid to be mean b**ches to you. The food is ordinary and served in metal buckets with parchment paper (i think). A bit overpriced but the theme of the place is exciting. 4 stars- On experience and service 2 stars- On food and price So a 3, to even it out. To describe in a two words: Fun & Feisty
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Hieu N.
Stopped by here the other day with some friends. She was a friendly bitch, not one of those that youd wanna strangle. I was crowned with a "PIMP" hat. Dicks, You have redeemed yourselves.
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Ling N.
Pure shit. Visited here as recommended by some friends. Food was well below average and expensive for the previously frozen food they serve. Went as a group of 4, all ordered different things, all very shitty. I do understand the concept of this place but there's no reason to wait 30 minutes to get our entrees, then 40 minutes afterwards for dessert, on top of a 20 minute delay in getting the check. Ordered the brownie dessert, which was just a crumbly, dry, poor excuse for a brownie slathered next to over frozen brick-like ice cream. The environment was pretty unsanitary. Would never come back here. Would never recommend .
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Jason L.
Came here for a good friend's birthday last night. I think one's experience is solely dependent on their waiter/waitress. Our waiter was this funny fat guy, who made some pretty funny jokes and hats. Also, the service was ridiculously fast. That being said, this place is ALSO a restaurant. In a place like this, the food is secondary to the experience...and it shows. Ended up paying ~$25 for a half rack of ribs, fries, slaw, and a beer. Small portions, I ended up finishing a friend's nachos and chili I was so hungry. Ribs were cooked tender, but no flavor. Everything else tasted like bar food. Funny part of the night? serious creepers around the bar. some raggedy drunk 40 year old going table to table. hilarious. Bottom line? - Come try it once. Don't bring anyone over 35. I can think of 100s of places better for $25 a person. Want funny? Bring funny friends to dinner, easy as that. Food (3/10) Atmosphere (4/5) Service (5/5) Value (2/5)
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Greta K.
When I tried Dick's for the first time, I could have blamed them. When I tried Dick's the second time, I should have just blamed myself. What is it with these bad restaurant themes? First, Joe's Crab Shack (which really sucks) and then Dick's Last Resort, one of the worst restaurant concepts on earth (besides that place in Asia where you literally eat out of a dish that looks like a toilet). However, it wasn't my idea to come here and my friend and I literally wanted some place to plop down and have a drink and a small bite to eat after a long day of walking around Boston. I was hesitant though because I had been to this restaurant in San Antonio like ten years ago (Dick's has actually been around that long) and the waitress got pissed off when the sandwich I ordered w/o mayo came of course, with mayo. You may know about my mayo phobia. Anyway, flash forward and there we were at Dick's in Boston. I know the waiters are paid to do their part and I paid to eat here, but it is just ridiculous. No plates for the food, our silverware was thrown at us, and the waiter tells me I have some kind of throat problem (?). What did the French Canadians at the table next to us think of this restaurant? Stupid Americans, I'm sure. Dick's is an all-American, all asshole concept. And the chicken is overpriced and ain't that great, either.
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Kim P.
Dick's is a good place to go for a fun night because of the theme. The food is OK but the theme makes up for it. We wanted to take my friend for her bachelorette party but when I tried to make a reservation they claimed they wouldn't take any reservations on a Friday or Saturday night. I understand a lot of places do this at times but you won't even take an 8 person bachelorette party? Fine, we'll go elsewhere.
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Gonzalo B.
First off, I'm still getting over - or trying to - the fact I went in here. Well, it was a slow, quiet Tues nite, so...stopped for a beer and an app or 2. Large Harpoon Winter was around $7 clams and they give you a large glass to go, which is a nice touch. Natch, there are all kindsa tourista traps around, and this one ranks right on up there...and, there is no real 'Dick' - though if there was one he'd prob be one... Made the mistake of ordering the fried calamari...one of the worst I've had. The 'crab balls" (yeah, crabby balls) were better, with a spicy dipping sauce and decent fries. The best thing about this quick stop was the sexy Brazilian chiquita nubile senorita curvy Hazy. If she wants to talk naughty to you then, by all means, take it like a man. She's pouty, in the gooood way.
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Krys A.
Over-RATED. Seeing people walk through Faneuil Hall with either silly cone head hats on their head or balloons tied to hair makes you wonder what the hell really goes on in Dicks? Well its overrated. Its like fast food, except expensive. I've been 3 times with large groups of people and not one time have I enjoyed the food. And the beer and mixed drinks, GOOD LORD they're expensive. But hey, you get free hats, balloons and BIBS! (Yes I said BIBS) So Dicks motto is for them to be a dick to you, they throw straws and napkins at you, yell at you... silly stuff. The only decent thing about this place, is the insulting comments which are written on the hat or balloon that is stuck to your head. Which of coarse you cant read but as soon as it gets on your head everyone will be laughing their ass off AT YOU. What sucks is the wait staff person ties the balloon to about 10pieces of hair which sticks STRAIGHT up because of the helium leaving you with a striking headache in that one little spot your hair is being yanked from! Ugh. If its your birthday you usually get a big cone hat with 10 balloons attached to it. You'll get insults like, been ridden more times than the Amtrak, ex porn star, last seen on girls gone wild, i wonder why my wife calls me minute man, i shaved my balls today... ETC. They can def get creative, but other times they aren't that funny, but just point and laugh anyways to make the person with the balloon on their head that cant see what it says paranoid anyways ;) Going there to eat for dinner especially on a weekend sucks!! Always a wait, and you CANT get seated until your whole party is there, there could be 8 of you waiting for 1 or 2 more people and they STILL wont sit you. So if you sign up to be on the waiting list, they don't give you a buzzer thingy, they take down your phone number. (Which is the worst idea evvvverrrrr) Me and a bunch of girls were out for a bachelorette WAITING for the phone call at the bar next door having a few drinks in the meantime, well guess what.. it was too noisy we didn't hear the phone ring and missed the call. Screw that idea! Don't go there looking for good food or cheap drinks... Go for a laugh and a beer that's about it.
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Crystal S.
Stopped in Dick's after several drinks at a nearby bar and had a grand time. Our waiter was hilariously rude and made my friend a giant dick hat. The food was meh, I ordered bbq chicken wings which were dry and soaked in too sweet sauce. The fries were pretty good though. This is definitely not a place for people without a sense of humor! (And it's much more fun after you've downed a few cold ones..so do that first!)
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Hussam B.
It is simple. The food is absolutely terrible. People go there just to have fun.
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Peter H.
Awful place! Went here with a work colleague for lunch as the wait for Houston's was too long and we wanted burgers. Food is cheap but you get what you pay for: the burger was very greasy and the fries overcooked. We weren't sure if the waiter was being a 'dick' because it's part of the atmosphere or cos he just is one. Probably ok if you're a tourist (and don't know better) or, as other people say in their reviews, are after somewhere for a stag-/hen-party. Otherwise...
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Angela T.
Like most people recognise before coming here, Dick's Last Resort is an "experience". What you are paying for is a combination of the location and the outrageous theme of the restaurant. The food is sub-par for the price - a pretty average selection of fried food and ribs. This may only be at night/on weekends, but beware that you are not allowed to have an appetizer as an entree, or split entrees with other people. We were told everyone must order their own meal. Most of our table had beers, but I had their signature lemonade-type-drink. It was delicious - the kind of thing I like where the alcohol taste is not overwhelming. I was supposed to get to keep the glass it came in, but I forgot about it! The service is, well, what they tell you it's going to be: horrible. But in a funny way. I went for a "bachelor" party (even though I'm a girl), so there were about 15 of us at one of their long tables. Our waitress was really good at being a bitch to us, as she was supposed to be, requiring one of our party to collect all the drink and food orders for her and bringing us the famous paper hats with writing on them. "13 and Getting Hitched" for the groom, "Pole Dancer", and "Porn Star" were among some of our hat labels, and at the end of the night she tied us all together with rolls of toliet paper. We were probably average customers - not really into the atmostphere, but not super uptight either. I felt really sorry for one of the tables near us, which looked like a bunch of high school girls celebrating something. I don't know their story, but they didn't seem to understand the theme of Dick's, and were getting increasingly upset. All in all, it's not really my type of place. Between my boyfriend's meal and my meal, we paid about $60. For $30 per person or so, there are so many other places I'd rather be. I appreciate a more usual and tame dining experience, although it was a bit fun to go just once. A disclaimer: I wasn't picked on by the staff much and I didn't choose to pick a fight, so other people's experiences are probably different.
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Victoria H.
If i have to go to the worst prison in the world like alcatriz compared to this resterant. I'll rather go to the worlds most terrible prison! The Waiters are just as worst as the whole joint. they are rude and iresponisble, i went there with a cople of my friends last year, to celebrate my friends birthday! that was the worst idea ever! the prices of the food was overpriced, and the bar was just as terrible as the actural menu food! I wish that place would cloese down, it's like very bad case of fleas, I rather eat a bowl of dirt then going back there! they not only are they rude, but they want the costumers to wear stupid hats on top of their heads as a joke! well I was sure as hell wasn't laughing at it. After we ate our food I didn't leave one tip to my ridiculous waiter who was sling stuff at us like we were dogs! For those of you out there who are even thinking about going to this dummy place, RUN!!! AWAY this place is not worth the time nor your dignity
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Amanda L.
I think a lot of people get confused when they come into this establishment. They are supposed to be sarcastic and rude and it is hilarious. What better of a place to have this type of restaurant than the sarcasm capital; Boston, MA. The staff does silly things to the customers like give them huge hate with funny phrases. Towards the later hours I am told things can get a bit out of hand but during the day it was silly phrases like "Silver Fox." I also saw one waiter putting a bib on a girl! It was funny. I got the Philly Cheese Steak which was delicious. I was looking for something full of flavor and falling all over, that's exactly what I got. I did not get a cocktail but my friend did and said it was delicious as well.
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Alena B.
This place is in a nice location...the Quincy market is great and central and a nice way to break a day of sight seeing. I wouldn't eat at Dick's though unless you don't have time for hunting out another place. It is great for kids though and the food is average.
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Kathleen S.
This place is overrated. These servers aren't particularly funny for the same reason that waitresses at Hooter's typically aren't that great looking. Servers aren't actors; well, outside NY and LA anyway. I would need to step in a time machine or be half in the bag to enjoy paper hats with quips written on them. The food is overpriced, cheaply prepared, and presented about as well as the hostess' jokes. I thought I could come up with something good to say, but I guess I can't. OH YA! Location. It is by hotels and tourist destinations, so I guess that is good.
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Andrew S.
We were looking for a place around Fanieul hall that didn't have a cover, and would accept people with Learners permits from NYC... The previous night we went to Sissy K's (Not bad), Trinity (Sucked), and The Good Life (Pretty okay). As stated below, the general idea of this bar is that your basically paying your waiters/bartenders/etc to be an asshole to you... which might sound bad, but its fun if a) thats your style, b)your drunk c) your with a fun crowd. Reasons why its fun: a)There were a few bachelorette parties going on and they pounced on a few of my friends (fun for them anyway) b)"Wicked" cheap drinks, 2.75 24oz PBRs, $3 Killian Drafts c) No cover (even with coverband) d)Fun atmosphere
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Rob K.
Although somewhat amusing, the food was awful!
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tammy w.
HAh,, i didnt realize it was all an act at first.. this was the surprise that a few of my friends sprung up on me when I went there with them. Interestingly enough, the waitresses are pretty witty and some of the jokes that they do,, balloons/hats, are funny.. The only proiblem I had with the place was that I ordered a basket and there was wax paper covering it to make it look like a full basket.. so essentially i paid 15 bucks for a few pieces of meat,, still though,, a different kind of place..
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Kimberly W.
Ah, Dick's Last Resort. This place is great if you're looking for a fun/funny night out with friends or for a celebration. The servers really get into character and seem like they enjoy getting into the theme. I love that the whole restaurant has a unified theme, actually - the food is served in metal buckets, the servers throw straws and utensils (folded in napkins) at you, and funny paraphernalia on the walls. I'd prefer to get a condom hat over the balloon tied to my hair (which they ALWAYS seem to choose for me!) because it knots my hair and is painful to take out. The food is pretty good from what I remember..nothing too special or unique, but good enough to go back and eat there multiple times. A bit pricey which is a shame because I don't think the food is all that unique, but I think the inflated price is due to the theme of the restaurant. It's a restaurant I've been to multiple times, but it's more for big groups of friends and is usually a planned thing. Not really a good impromptu place unless you're in the mood for it.
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Mathieu B.
There's a lot of 1 star. I guess lot of people didn't get the joke. I found the concept quite original even though it was quite weird. I don't understand why you would pretend crappy service with some «white trash» waitress pretending hard to be pissed. I got one that didn't pushed the concept too hard. She was just really friendly and actually not bitchy. That was something I wish i'd see from other waitresses. I guess the problem with the concept is «how far can you go?» This must take quite sometime to master and even if MOST of the clients are 1 times clients because it's in Quincy Market, as a business you WANT some regulars. So I got some Chicken and rib for 15$ it was an ok price for the area (we're in the Motherland of Tourist trap after all). It was well season, well cooked and it felt like eating with no manners some comfort food was OK with the concept of the place. I'm giving 3 stars because everybody there were quite ok with the concept and you could see most of them being happy. Still, a weird business concept that could be worked out a little with some more friendly approach.
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Rafaela S.
Servers tried to be funny but were rude and threw our food all over the table instead of serving us. Ridiculous. Also, as mentioned by others, the food was gross and over priced. Would not recommend this place to anybody.
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Mike T.
Lousy food: I ordered a wrap. The tortilla was too dry and hard, cheese wasn't even melted, chicken tasted charred. Poor service: Outside of placing our order, bringing food, and bringing our check, our waitress didn't come to check on us and another waiter was borderline rude to multiple customers (trying to be funny though).
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Laurie C.
They bussed our food while we were eating it. Had to fight the waiter to get a menu, then a fork. I get the concept... and they were funny sometimes.. but come on man, I want to eat my freaking dinner!
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Aaron C.
Won Halloween eating contest 2nd place and received a $200 gift card so of course I'm giving this place at least four stars. All the food here is pretty good actually I don't know why people are rating it so bad. Just cause they can't handle the fake mean personalities that the waiters put on? I actually made friends with two of them because I kept coming back to use up my gift cards and I was the little asian kid that won 2nd place at the eating contest. No but seriously, the food here is pretty good and well valued. The rack of ribs is humongous and the crocodile balls are very good indeed. Although most things here are friend. The portions are well sized and I always leave happy. Just make sure to expect the "dick" attitudes and condoms on your head. Good food and Good service. Took away a star because too many high schoolers go here to eat... annoying
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Stephen S.
The reason people go to Dick's is to be harassed by the waitstaff and likewise harass the waitstaff. Back in the good ol' days I use to go to the location in the Pru and talk s*** to the waitresses while they would question my sexuality and parentage. It was good times. Going to Dick's in Faneuil is like seeing Guns a Roses perform live in 2008 when you had seen them just after the release of Use Your Illusion, a confusing and disheveled experience. Sure, the food is the same, fried and greasy, but there's less heart in their insults and much less creativity. Maybe it's because they're in a more touristy spot, but damnit I miss the politically incorrect insults!
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Laurie P.
Arrived in Boston for a show and had a couple of hours to walk around on 4/29. Gorgeous afternoon! Our son wanted to sup here, so we did. Food was just passable, but it was a fun experience. Sat in the patio side and did a lot of laughing and people watching. We all had our dunce caps on, lol! I did not appreciate the heavy metal satellite music, but that's just me.
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Doug M.
this place sux - what a dump - avoid at all costs...
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Carlos P.
Was there during a recent visit to Boston. The rude/smartass ambiance is very apparent but funny which is part of the
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Jason L.
Great food and an awesome atmosphere! The main theme of this place is for the waitstaff to be as rude to you as possible, in a joking way of course. It made for a very fun evening!
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Nicole G.
If there was less than a 1...I would give it a negative. The food was terrible for the price, which ranged from $15-$20+. We should have went to Applebee's instead, at least I would have known what I was getting. The servers are supposed to serve with an attitude, however the attitude was so forced and fake it felt weird. Throwing napkins and straws in my food and getting sauce on my expensive clothes isn't the type of attitude I was looking for. I would never recommend this restaurant, the only laugh you get is at yourself for paying a high price for terrible food and just bad service. Sorry, Dicks is a little limp in my book.
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Kristine C.
"You ever been here before?" "Yeah" "Well, it's called Dick's for a reason" My favorite waitress is right. If you go to Dick's, you're going to get bitchy service. They're expected to be that way. It creates the atmosphere. Just enjoy it, be a bitch back, and the people that work there will love you. In an asshole-ish kind of way. And then they'll start talking to you like the human being they are. On special occasions (Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo, etc), they have specials that are amazing. Like $3 margaritas that have maybe a little too much tequila in them. Who could ask for more? If you're looking for something to eat and want to share with someone: get the nachos. Delish. They actually put jalepenos on this huge plate that most normal people wouldn't be able to finish by themselves. As a fan of spicy, mexican (or mexican-like) food, this is what I get each time I go to Dick's. The amount and quality is definitely worth the price. Go, have fun, get some drinks, some nachos, be a dick, and you'll have a good time. And most likely a humiliating hat that says something about you loving box or anal.
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Gretchen M.
For a tourist place, we were pleased with the food and humored by the "rude" service. Our waiter struck up a conversation and was a darn good server. The food was very good-my husband had the king crab legs, I had the ribs & wings (very good) and the chicky tender app was really good too. The portions looked small at first, but since we are in a hotel, not having leftovers was perfect!
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Nathan B.
We went here knowing full well that the point of the place is to be ridiculed with goofy hats on. However, when a table of 18 comes in together, it's probably best for a server to know what is funny and what is not. Our particular server lost himself about a $500 table when he called my friend's mother a "douche bag bitch" in front of the whole family when she asked for a menu. The line was crossed, so the whole table walked out and went to Durgin Park.
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Karla Mabelle Angel T.
DICKS last resort... theyre kinda really are a D**K in a funny and sarcastic way. If you are sensitive and you cant stand sarcasm nor insulting jokes you dont wanna eat here. This place is good for big groups of friends than family because here you wanna eat and laugh at the same time. ALthough me and my friend kind of escaped from the insulting hats and sarcastic funny servers because we sat on the bar which i guess not their territory anymore hahaha. Food was good , i ordered lobster and it was big. The bartender/server was nice and very attentive. Prices are reasonable. No reason not to come back :)
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Brian C.
This used to be a place for down-and-dirty dive bar fun - kickass cover bands, decent pub grub by the bucket, random abuse and debauchery up to and including the odd flashing or bar fight. Although the staff is doing as good a job as ever, the management evidently stopped caring some time around 2009; the bands have been replaced by anemic solo performers, the crowds have thinned out, and the place just feels over. The odd bachelorette party coming through tends to look like they missed the memo.
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Mimi H.
I don't get it. Why would anyone want to pay a ridiculous amount of money to get harassed by some douche bag waiter. I only gave this place 2 stars because a couple a years ago I had the best Buffalo Chicken Salad in my life here. My family went to Easter brunch here one year when it was at the old location. The waiters aren't dicks on that day and there was gospel singers. I think it was fun but it was a long time ago. It is a little fun with a big group but I went there for lunch with my mom a little while ago and the place was empty, another family came and they sat them right next to us. I felt really awkward and asked if we could sit some where else and the waiter was actually pissed off and was a totally ass about it. And I think the other family was insulted. They said "Here at dick's we want you to make friends" WTF! It was annoying.
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Bret C.
Dick's is a place that's fun to go with a group...Once. Fairly pricey and just average, the food isn't the main attraction. It's the white hats with the funny phrases! Can't beat it for a unique experience. Horrible service is a ton of fun and entertaining. I asked for a napkin and got a huge stack thrown at my head. Chicken wings were tasty! I might go back with some people from out of town, but wouldn't seek it out. Try it once!
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Laura W.
Come on people, what's with the bad reviews?!! Dick's Last Resort is the place you go if you feel like having a balloon tied to your hair that says "I love dicks" or "My legs are like 7-11", having the tourists walk by pointing and laughing at you, and simultaniously eating some freakin fantastic food! The Pasta La Vista was soooo good, spicy, creamy and chickeny, I go back just for that. The beer glasses are big, too. Plus, I love sitting out in the sunshine of Fanueil Hall... I wouldn't take kids here (I've seen families, and that's just a little weird... there were two little boys next to us once, and the waiter gave them hats that said "I sniff glue" and "I play with barbies". Okay, cute, and hopefully not traumatizing.) I wouldn't bring someone here if they didn't have a sense of humor.... but most cool people would like it! The waiters are purposely rude, but that's the fun of it - and they'll usually stop and harrass you/ chat with you, since they're not worried about pleasing the other customers. Mmm, Pasta La Vista, how I miss you...
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Stephen G.
One of the guys in my crew, Donny, went to jail for a bit for some shit back in the day (so what?). After the crew left Dick's, he turned to me and said, "That reminded me of prison so much I almost shivved the bartender." True story.
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Graham C.
Went here for the old birthday. That would be normal, as many other people were celebrating their birthdays as well. Except I was the only one who had been born in the 70's, by a long shot. It wasn't that bad. I think the waiter noticed that we all looked like we knew what a Roth IRA was and didn't know who Hannah Montana was and sort of left us alone. We got the paper hats and the food. The food was meh, and it wasn't a lot of meh either. Sort of like okay tapas at full entree prices. Listen, there are worse places you could wind up in on your birthday, like the ER at Mass General and all that really matters is you're with your friends. But who likes the whole fake attitude thing. Maybe you do before you enter the "workforce" and get real attitude all day. Walk on by kids....
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Christopher M.
I went here a couple of times, but the most memorable had to be for a friend's birthday. We all (about 15 of us) went for dinner and it was a riot. The whole night the server called me red (I was wearing a red shirt). They also gave us guys the infamous hats which can be shaped to look like a "special" cigarette or the male member, with funny sayings on the front that I can't list in this review. I think the only one I can put is "Two Pump Chump". They were pretty racy, scrap that, they were the speed of sound. The girls all got balloons tied to their hair with equally funny, if not worse phrases. When we all ordered our drinks we got the following spill: "If it's fizzy and brown it's Coke, if it's fizzy and white it's Sprite, if it's funny smelling Coke then it's Root Beer, and if it's looking like your Sprite has no bubbles its Water genius. They then threw a fistful of straws at us and told us to choke. Before our food came they bought us napkins and encouraged us to then throw them at other patrons. We complied. It was hilarious. Now onto the food. I ordered the Fried Scallops which came with fries. They were phenomenal. Cooked just right and the fries were crisp. On the returning two trips I found that they'd been taken off the menu. I can't recall what I got the other two times, but if I can't remember it then it was ok. Nothing to complain about. I'd definitely go back here in a heartbeat! We really need one in DC!!
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Billy Su B.
truly, ladies and gentleman, this is a penis's last resort. if you cannot get shrimp cocktail right, there can be no hope. i thought it would be safe to order. no. as i picked sadly at my bucket o' shrimp (all 6 of them), a symphony of clatter accosted my ears: screaming would-be brides under 25- breasts jiggling about their tacky tanks, liquor sloshing from the glass into their hazy lil' eyes and bad tops while their henchmen brides maids chant: chug, chug, chug.. O MY GOD TIFFANY I CAN SEE THROUGH YOUR HALTER TOP!!! meanwhile, a scrawny little fellow with bad earrings and a guitar sat on a stool wailing the most offensive version of houses of the holy that i have ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ....etc.. etc.. ......heard in my life. i am ashamed to have breached the threshold of this mad-house. WHEN am i going to learn to meet visiting tourist friends AFTER they've eaten at the bad restaurant they insisted on eating in. WHEN? o, and the waitresses do this 'cute' little thing where they're rude to you. the only thing this place got right was the name. no one enjoyed their food, with the exception of the girl next to me who liked her wings. she's from nebraska.
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Brandon C.
This is only a place you go for the fun of it because the food is really ordinary. The menu is small and the prices are ridiculous for what you get. The waiters are funny at first but after awhile you get sick of their smart ass answers and you just want them to give you what you asked for. I guess it is a good place to go for a party but that's just about it.
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Laureen B.
Bad food, horrible wait staff (obviously) we went for a fun batchlorette party but they got everything wrong, we got yelled at for smoking outside...I dunno, it just stunk!!! I wouldn't EVER go there just to eat..being there for a silly party wasn't even fun!!!
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Janelle M.
This place totally ruined the good vibe I had while visiting Boston. Picture it - Boston - Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS vs the NY Yankees - walking around the city as fired up Boston fans make their way into various bars for the start of the game. Fun times, right? Well yeah, that's until we showed up at this place. We walk downstairs into this dark dining area with community seating at long picnic-like tables. The place is packed with drunk sorority girls, bachelorette parties, Cougars scoping out their prey, tourists, and people like myself - thinking, what the F am I doing here? Well, I figure, hey - at least the game is on, right? Of course, I can't hear it due to the horrible cover band blaring some sort of Top 40 hit. As for the food, not a lot of vegetarian items on the menu; however the waiter is sure to inform me that I must spend at least "X" amount of dollars for my dinner, when I try to order a number of side dishes to create some sort of vegetarian meal. Well, thanks for being so accommodating. So anyway, I order some overpriced pasta dish, minus the flesh and well, an overpriced pasta dish it was. Now, I'm minding my own business while waiting for my food and this douchebag waiter is sticking some sort of paper condom-like hat on my head with some sort of raunchy saying written with a Sharpie on the front. Ok, I get it - this is the deal, the wait staff is supposed to be raunchy and rude and make fun of you. No problem, I'm down, but eventually enough is enough. Do you realize you're not at all funny and I was just being a good sport? I've lost my patience - the food sucks, as does the deafening cover band, and I can't even check the score without being interrupted every second by this tool-bag waiter! In conclusion, I will never return to Dick's - even IF it was my last resort.
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Caitlin D.
I went with my parents, brother, brother's girlfriend, and my boyfriend. My parents have a really good sense of humor and enjoy sarcasm. If you'll be hurt by someone joking about you, then this isn't the place to go. The food was good. Our waitress was hilarious! One of the waiters took a picture of my brother and his girlfriend and ran around the restraurant pointing out what goofballs they were. Our waitress teased my boyfriend all night for being a brown noser since he asked to have the same kind of beer my dad was having. At the end of the night, we ended up being the only ones on the patio who got hats. They were really good. Here's what they said: Brother's Girlfriend: I stuff my bra Brother: I pee sitting down Mom: I'm still hot...now it just comes in flashes Dad: This pink thong is killing me Me: As seen on Girls Gone Wild Boyfriend: Ask me about my rash
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Roni E.
Yehhhhh, I came, I saw, I left. Not really. Came here with Scott and some of his buddies for an engagment gathering. It wasn't what I expected it to be. The music was awful. The staff was mehhhh..... but they weren't real a*holes either... I was expecting the latter. Girls had their "hats". It was actually kinda boring...
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A R.
Food is horrible. It's messy. Spilled drinks and napkins litter the floor. They wear pieces of paper around your head, add a balloon and call it a hat. The servers are mean to you on purpose -- ehh someone may enjoy paying unreasonable prices for a bucket of fries and dry chicken/ribs but I can definitely do without this place. "The experience" as people mentioned sucks.
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Kate F.
*** Please note: In this review I come off as a nasty nasty bitch. I am usually not! I am sweet. I like puppies. I love baking. Rainbows rock. But this particular afternoon, when I could have ended up somewhere simple but fun I ended up here, and it just rubbed me the wrong way. And shoot, sometimes bitchery just feels right... A summary of my review, in case you are too lazy to read the whole thing: YOU PROBABLY SHOULD NOT EVER GO HERE. The atmosphere, although it's their schtick to be rude, is mostly just stupid. Unless you're a 7 year old boy who's big sister gets picked on by the waiter - or your waiter happens to be 17 year old Chris Rock and therefor worth the annoyance for the genius humor and attitude, you probably won't find it very amusing. The food sucked. And even for what it claimed to be and did not achieve it was super expensive. I'm not picky when it comes to (greasy) chain restaurant fare, but this stuff was just nasty. Fries were cold and soggy, "crabby balls" were little more than chum made extra greasy with ineffective frying (booooooooo!), onion rings recommended to us were not as good as BKs, and if the pound of shrimp we got was a full pound I must weigh 569 pounds by their measure. (Though I admit to their relative tastiness.) Also, the beer was served in a warm glass and the hurricane was blah and came out super different both rounds. It's Faenuil Hall people, McCormick and Schmicks is here, there's a Cheers offshoot just down the way, shoot - go to a hot dog vendor and then spend the money you save whale watching or going to the aquarium or something. Not to be crude or anything but Dick's last resort sucked _____. ...Sorry, had to.
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Jennifer K.
This is another one of those "I can't believe that this place manages to get people in the door" type places. They have rude staff - which is the way it's intended to be - who sometimes can crack a smile out of a drunk patron, but in most cases are downright obnoxious as they try to make fun of you and make you laugh all at once. I'm all for dishing on my friends, I do that all the time, but if you're going to do that - do it right! The food sucks. At least they have beer. Definitely not a best -of-boston.
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Michael C.
I could live without ever going back. Food was very mediocre. Better food in Quincy's Market. just tougher to find a seat which is why we decided to come here.
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Tony Z.
Two years later... still sucks
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Amanda S.
I have mixed feelings on this place. Definitely liked the old location they had near the Pru better than this one, which attracts every tourist in town....but this one has a nice open/airy feel to it. First things first, if you've never heard of/been to a Dick's before the idea is that the servers are intentionally rude/sarcastic, throw napkins and straws at you, tie balloons to your hair, make you wear silly hats, etc. So if you're not all right with a little vulgarity, or don't have a good sense of humor, head elsewhere. If you're looking for good food, this is NOT the place. On food alone, I'd rate them 1-2 stars. Really bland. This is realy more of a drinking place - day or night. I could see it being good for groups - birthday parties, bachelorettes, etc. It might also be a good place to bring someone from out of town.
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Joyce K.
Worst restaurant experience ever. They gave away our reservation because our party took too long to assemble and loudly announced to all the other people that they couldn't be seated because of our dumbasses. So there we were humiliated in front of drunk high schoolers and whorish bridesmades waiting for an hour and a half for another table to open up. When it did, we were seated directly in front of the band so that all 18 of us could not converse in any audible manner. Instead I was reduced to a chimpanzee making exaggerated gestures and flailing my limbs around. Dick's is supposed to be gimicky with these paper condoms on your head with writings saying "I pee standing up" or "easier than community college" but no, they said they were too busy to do that with us. So then I guess everyone else in the room was privileged or something. The food was shit and all our orders were wrong. By the end of the night, my head was pounding and my stomach was heaving. Don't go here ever.
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Kev H.
Okay. Their Primary Job is to be an asshole to you throughout the service, I mean I've been offended so harshly and thuroughly; it's like there are no stereotypical jokes left in their repetoir. The food however was decent, I think they ripped people off on root beer. It's the only soft drink that comes in a bottle and costs 2.50 a pop. ***** me, the chicken fried chicken was superb, nice and greasy and coated thickly for the juices tostay in the chicken itself.
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Sherie J.
I read some of the other reviews and it seems to me that some of the people that went to Dick's are a bit *uptight*. I've removed the proverbial stick from my ass since moving to the West Coast. I was here for a bachlorette party recently and we had a blast. The hat with the balloons that said Bitch Gettin Hitched was fun..the waitress told me to fuck off several times which was highly appropriate at times...threw straws at us...refilled our beer without asking for more and was entertaining. The band was rockin' and pretty much incorporated our table into everything they did from the time we sat down. IT was a great time and if you go with an open mind and an outgoing crew you are guaranteed a great time. Bring it on baby!
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Priscilla L.
I came here to get drunk and I could say I've experienced better service at the Dick's in Las Vegas. When I was in Vegas, I didn't even have to order anything, and I was still entertained by the servers there. I expected a rude and bitchy server who could talk sh*t to my face at Dick's in Boston, but she was weak. As for the food, we ordered a sampler, which was good drunk food. I didn't really find anything appealing on the menu. I only gave this place 3 stars ONLY because the tax on the bill was $1.00 on a $50.00 check. I'm from california..and our tax is high.
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Melissa M.
This place gets negative stars, if applicable. Never in my 30 years have I felt so ignored and unwanted at an establishment. I know the employees have to be "rude" but they should actually bring you the correct drink when you request one. The "waitress" decided she hated me and refused to bring me a gin and tonic and called me a "lush" this was after eating fruit all day and enjoying one slice of pizza en route to this dump of a place. I definitely made sure I ate before I went because I won't eat the rats they try to pass off as food here. This waitress was a nasty, abominable person. She got my bf's drink wrong (gin and tonic) and when she acted rudely perplexed when I ordered one as well, she scoffed and that's when she called me a lush. WTF? I only wanted this one beverage because the malibu and pineapple juice tasted like just pineapple juice and ice. They don't have bathrooms, you have to walk through the tourist mecca and trap of Fanueil Hall and use their public bathrooms. Never again will I succumb to going to this place. I'm warning you go anywhere else or stay home and relax, they don't want you here! This place was also beyond loud and we had a party of 25 and they only had a table available for about 6 of us -- so everyone else had to just stand by their trash bags that were filled with trash. Okay, I'm off to cleanse myself of this "experience".
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PJ T.
Shorten review: Servers are a-holes to no end. Funny at first, but it's at the sacrifice of service. Loud atmosphere, so don't expect to talk to your group, your date, or yourself. Food's overpriced, presentation stinks. Try Mccormick's, Cheers, or Durgin Park, even the sausage guy is a cut above those DlCKS'last resort. Long, winded review: My buddies with Canadian IDs were forced to wait 10 mins before being allowed in, despite being 29 and 31. Servers threw menus at us, 'hushed' the girls in our party, lied about how good the 'pork bonerz' were (they were dry as heck), and quite frankly lacked any service. I think the servers were supposed to make it up with paper condom hats and balloons that read 'slut', 'easier than community college', or 'i vaca'd at brokeback mountain' funny for the about 15 mins, but being gimicky only goes so far if the service (timing, food temp, refill - wise) is lacking. Food: pork baby back ribs isn't too bad, actually ($19 for a full rack), over priced beer ($9) with take home mugs, tasty fries. that's it. nachos were tortilla chips thrown in a basket and ground beef and alittle bit of sour cream just in the corner really pathetic. TJ bars wouldn't serve that crap. They obviously don't give an ass about presentation. Dessert: don't know, my party wanted to get the f out. Seriously try a couple of the other places around there. Mccormicks is expensive but with the $2 happy hour bar food and apps... .you can't go wrong.
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Vanessa W.
I went to Dick's because I am an asshole myself, but as a server, I have always had to hold it in. Here at Dick's, they let it out. Anyway, this place is dumb overpriced. My friend and boyfriend each got the shrimp and they got like 5 shrimp for $16. It was comical. I got ribs and chicken...delish. But yea,h as expect the servers were wisecrackers but i didn't find it that funny. My friend was having an issue with his card and our server kept making jokes. We were like. "uh no bitch, let's stop the act for a second. This is money we're talking about." I really enjoyed the cover band playing. It's worth the visit but if you're hungry, don't kid yourself. Go somewhere you that will feed you. Oh and don't bring your kids. Christ, some grandma came it with 3 kids while I was there. WTF
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Jen J.
Fanueil Hall is definitely a better spot than its previous Back Bay location for this type of establishment. You can eat, get drunk and move onto all the other bars in the area. Not the greatest place for friendly service or delicious food, but that's their thing. It's a place to celebrate your birthday, start off a bachelorette party, or just get drunk and act stupid with a penis shaped hat on your head. The side salad wasn't bad but came in a small bowl which made it difficult to eat since everything was falling off my plate. The sampler platter was nothing special - your average fried frozen appetizers. The outdoor seating is good for people watching and checking out the scene. Be warned that there is no private restroom in the restaurant...you gotta wait in line to use the one in Quincy Market.
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Pete S.
The gimmick at this cookie-cutter chain is, "Ooh, look how CRAZY and CHEEKY we all are. You never know what we'll say or what will happen next!" The thing is, you know exactly what will happen: - Some fast-talking waitperson who is doing their best impression of Flo, the sassy waitress from TV's "Alice," will demonstrate why they're working at Dick's and not someplace where where the schtick would have to actually be funny. - Some hammered college or post-college women wearing clothes too small for them in bright colors will cackle and dance horribly. At least one will throw up. - Someone will order the best-sounding food deal on the planet, only to find it bland and horribly undersized when it arrives. - Finally, you'll drink and drink to at least concoct yourself an excuse for having been there -- "I was too drunk to know any better." They will foist some kind of free souvenir glass upon you. You'll do your best to leave it on a bench in the T, in hopes that no one will find out you wasted a night here, but try as you may, when you awaken hungover, there it will be, staring you in the face to remind you.
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MJ T.
If you take it for what it is, a quirky chain bar restaurant in a Boston's biggest tourist hub, then you won't be dissappointed. Love their Big Ass Glass beers, love their Drunkin Shrimpies, love their verbal abuse, and love that they will give you a hat that says "I've seen more C@&* than a gas station urinal."
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Morgan G.
If you're looking for beer and french fries and to watch drunken debauchery among a plethora of 21st birthday/bachelorette parties, you've got your place. This is mostly a ribs and burgers place, and if you take too long to order, you WILL be made fun of. It's their schtick. Deal with it. (Their philosophy too.) Our waitress took her gig a little too seriously and sat down with my mother and I practically throughout our entire meal. She did the same with the people behind us and it took 20 minutes to get the check. It's a good place to END your night and you're craving their Bucket of Fries, when they're about a half hour away from last call and you've honestly just stopped caring.
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Kristy C.
This place certainly isn't about the food; more so the atmosphere and entertainment. And that's what you're paying for. I've been to Dick's 4 times, 3 of which I only vaguely remember due to ridiculous amounts of alcohol. But the review must go on. Now, you can't go into Dick's expecting a great meal, but what you can expect is a good time (if you're in the right state of mind). As far as the location, it's terrific. Right in the center of Faniuel Hall, so there's lots to do beforehand (I'm not sure how much you would want to do in public with balloons tied to your hair). Did I forget to mention that? Yes, they will tie balloons to your hair, and/or make paper hats for you to wear. Decent size place, full bar, big tables. Good for a night out with a group of friends; even better when there is beer involved.
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Emily S.
Go to experience the joy of seeing tourists humiliated. The guy knew we were locals so he only laid on some mild sarcasm. Thanks guy. Chicken sandwich was tolerable. Water glass was gigantic. Food cheap. Seeing the college kids from NH treated like dirt was worth the price of lunch.
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Stryker C.
One word...lousy. Lousy food, lousy atmosphere, lousy jokes. It's got none of these going on...and the pretend rude waitress, just dorky. The food is really really mediocre, at best, just not worth the price, and, well, I'll never drop another penny here.
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Natalie D.
The food is overpriced and doesn't taste that great but my waiter was barely around to humor us... My company and I were bored to tears and the food just made things worse....
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Selene K.
I had a blast at Dick's. I went with friends after dinner for drinks on a Saturday night and stayed the rest of the night. It wasn't too busy and they had a great live band that took requests. The bar tender had an attitude but I found it quite amusing considering my drunken state. Our water was hilarious and even gave me a hat upon request. They carried my favorite tequila, but not beer, but that's okay, not many place in NE do. The outdoor seating was closed, but we would have sat inside due to the cold weather anyway. I plan to go back for my b-day soon.
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Mick T.
Good for a stag/hen party, or a huge crowd and U don't where else to go. I'd agree with most of the reviews. But, Dick's saving grace is their outdoor seating. On a nice warm Spring night, or a nice cool Summer night, it's not a bad spot to sit outside chill with friends and have a beer (and smoke!). The food ain't great quality but you get a lot of it. Inside it feels a bit like a frat party, so bring all your friends! Funnily enough the last time I was there (summer 2005) some tourist exited with his wife and kids, while I was chilling outside, and exclaimed "Dick's was the only thing he enjoy in Boston". Update: My review was for the old location on Huntington ave.
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Todd L.
the food is ok, not the worst. they are supposed to be mean to you while you are there, but out waiter couldn't really think of anything unique to make fun of us by. a touristy kinda place to visit.
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Vanessa F.
Took my 13 year old daughter, while visiting Boston, at her request. She thought it would be fun to go and be abused by the wait staff. No problem there plus it was a gorgeous day to sit outside at Quincy Market. However, it is just another chain with mediocre food. For that reason, I won't return.... there are so many other better food choices in Boston.
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Mama B.
Server was kinda funny.. but busy , Food was jush MEH. Salad was awful.. only thing good was the chicken which he forgot and had to get. Hats are funny.. Prices are not !! Dessert gross! since when is pudding solid ! .. I would've sent back if he actually came back to check on table... Lesson learned! Never go back.
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Sarah S.
never again: - food was bad - drinkers said their drinks were bad - waitress was bad. c'mon, since when is being treated extraordinarily rudely by your waitress considered "fun"? - bad, bad, bad.
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Suz L.
Seriously, they are not "hats". They may call them that, but they are meant to look like something else all together. And I gotta say, the more the tourists walk around Quincy Market proudly showing off their "hats", I just wanna beat them with a stick!!!! How stupid are you?? The humiliation continues... haha.
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John F.
Alright, I'll admit it's cheesy, but if you want to sit outside and people watch at Faneuil Hall with 22 oz draft, and over pay for a burger, then it ain't that bad as others have said.
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Brian L.
Ok, so the point of Dick's is to be treated like crap. It's kinda hard to review the attitude of the waitress when this is the whole point. So based solely on the food, I wasn't pleased. I ordered a bucket of chicken, expecting a bucket filled with chicken. I was surprised (not in a good way) when I got a bucket which had the top covered and the chicken was sitting on top. Definitely not worth it. I don't mind being treated poorly with a embarrassing hat, but no need to make me feel like crap because I'm still starving afterwards. Go once if you really feel like experiencing the novelty of it, which actually is fairly entertaining, but no need for any repeat trips
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Joe R.
Who came up with the ridiculous idea that waitstaff should be rude as the concept for a restaurant? I guess the tourists love similar concept restaurants in Chicago (Ed Debevics, for one), but I think it sucks. If you a forced to go here by an office happy hour or similar arrangement, beware of ordering the "big" beer (23oz.) - you get a souvenir glass and the ordeal costs $9 for the first round. This isn't the cost of a fine belgion duppel bock, either, it's Sam Adams. Not bad, but not $9-good.
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Geoff T.
A total headache. Decent burger and chicken finger type food, but who this place is really for is those of you who like to watch young-ish woman demeaning themselves by doing things like taking "Blow Job Shots" (the bartenders hold a phalic beaker-shot glass crotch high and the woman drinks it on her knees). Typical cover bands blaring out Mustang Salley for the 80 thousandth time while a chunky drunken 30 something "shakes it" on the dance floor. Oh, and it's supposed to be part of the "charm" that the help are... well.. Dick's.
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Jane B.
Eh, Dick's never did diddley for me. I'm all for a good time, but I find their "concept" annoying. The food never wowed me either. It was always more of a place someone else wanted to go to, while the rest of the gang going out would groan and bear it. It's not the worst place in the city to go hang out but there are better.
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Restaurant J.
Do yourself a favor and don't go to this aptly named 'Last Resort', where the main theme is 'verbal abuse' by a bunch of comedian wannabes. I can't believe this place is allowed to operate as a restaurant. I won't be able to comment on food, because I didn't have any!
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J C.
I agree with everyone that the rude act is stupid as hell. Ooooh, you threw my menu on the table and asked what I want in a surly way. Gimme a break; just take my order and do your friggin' job, I don't need the dramatics. Anyway, the only reason I go there is because you can sit outside and have a 40 (or a 32 oz if they're out) during the Summer and people watch.
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J B.
If you are in your 20's, love to drink, are loud and obnoxious, and could care less about the quality of the food you eat --DIck's is for you. I went there once years ago and found it mildly amusing; went again a few years later and found it highly annoying....Apparently that's the concept -- "loud, rude, and annoying.." which I suppose is sort of fun if you're in a group and the goal is to be drunk and obnoxious. Other than that, not really worth checking out.
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Lis L.
Dick's Last Resort is a small restaurant chain (less than a dozen in the country I think) that is special because it is purposefully obnoxious to its customers. I don't know why anyone would want to pay to go to a place where the staff is rude and offensive. For example, my friends and I waited about 10 or so minutes before we were served. The bartender saw us but refused to acknowledge our existence. Then when he was taking our orders, he behaved like he was bored to death, as if we weren't worth his time. Why people go to this establishment is beyond me, I was totally unaware of the restaurant's demeanor before I came here. I found out later, but I wouldn't go back. It's like the place knows it sucks and made that to be its selling point, as contradictory as that is. If you're the kind of mentally warped person who wants to pay others to talk down to you and treat you like crap, have the staff rub their genitalia over your food, serve it to you cold, and tell you to go f*ck yourself, go to Dick's.
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courtney d.
Ok its not that I don't like having a fun time eating and having funny hats with names made especially for me, but when I ask for a napkin I actually just want a napkin, not their entire inventory of napkins thrown at me. Thats not fun, thats just annoying. The food is like eh, and I know the staff is trying reallly hard to be funny but its a little obnoxious. Besides, by the end of the night it ends up looking like a bad bar scene with entirely too many napkins on the floor. Definitely have to be in the mood to eat here, let alone drink here.
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silly g.
lets just put it this way dicks sucks itself. the servers are cool but the managers are assholes. the bands that play there should kill themselves and play their own funerals. over priced food. you can't order anything without getting haggled into an upgrade but oh i got a paper hat that says i am a jerk off. what a joke
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Dave M.
I can take a joke...and I actually had good times at the OLD Dick's Last Resort at the Pru Center. Problem is the have moved to Quincy Market and were forced to become PC, almost sickening-ly PC. Go for the drinks only. Arrived at 9:30PM to order food...no burgers...turns out they only serve burgers at lunchtime now..(WHAT????). We went with 2 platters, chicken and ribs, and steak and shrimp. Definitely overpriced. Steak was mildly marinated, but chewy. Shrimp was butterflied and fried and edible, but nothing to rave about. Chicken (1/4 quicken), tasted of BBQ, but dried out within seconds of being served...and the ribs were definitely baby back, with very little meat. Only the fries were redeeming. My wife and I ended up swapping much of our meals between each other...I think we were more upset that we couldn't get a burger and fries...I mean we realllllyyyyy wanted a burger. We saw mothers and young children, which was an absolute shock, considering the stature of the old place. This confirmed our fears about this place going PC. The paper hat they gave my wife said "retired stripper". They admitted that was as risque as they could get. We won't be hurrying back anytime soon...other than for drinks.
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Matt L.
I have been to Dick's a few times, and have to say it was better when it was located over by the Prudential Center, the spot was larger and off the beaten path and you werent on display. They have since moved to smack in the middle of the busiest spot in Boston, Fanieul Hall/Quincy Market at an end spot with all windows and a patio. The place is built on the philosophy you are visiting a place that is your "last resort" and dont be surprised when your servers treat you poorly (an act) and they throw the food etc. The big deal with this place is lots of cocktails and beer selections and run of the mill bar/grill food like buffalo wings and fried clams and shrimp. The food is served in paper baskets and the place mats are paper as well torn off a large roll by the door. There are also hats made for each guest that the server labels with funny names for people to wear with ballons attached. Its a noisy place with a younger crowd. On weekends it gets jammed and turns into a club like atmosphere with bachelorette parties galor. If you are looking for some place fun to drink at and justt eat and watch some games..by all means this is the right spot. Otherwise, skip it.
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erin e.
This place is the pits, unless you are with a large suburban bachelorette party. The food is actually decent, but it's definitely trying a little too hard to be raunchy and funny...and doesn't always succeed. It's funny what they do to brides-to-be and whatnot, and definitely not a bad idea if you want to humiliate your best friend before she gets married (no joke, it's pretty entertaining, and they'll definitely make her feel like she's the star of the show, so it really makes your work quite a bit easier!).
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Brendan M.
Appropriately named. Don't go unless it's yours, too.
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Katherine T.
I went here as one of many stops for my friend's 21er. Yes, most of the waitstaff doesn't quite pull off the prick routine well, but our waitress was badass. We all of course got the silly paper hats with mildly innapropriate phrases on them--but the best part was when the waitress challanged me and a guy from another table to a drinking contest--who could finish a bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 first, through this ridiculously long straw. I may have finished first, but nobody won in that situation... I am now well aquainted with their bathroom floor. Still a fun time though.
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Mulltea C.
I wish I had read a few of the reviews for this location before I brought my friend to experience Dick's Last Resort. I had been to the Myrtle Beach location and had a wonderful experience with wonderful food. The service was great and the humor was outstanding. So I figured I would treat my friend while we vacationed in Boston this past weekend. I mad a reservation, but when we arrived the place was pretty empty. There was an obnoxious and loud singer on the stage so we asked to sit pretty far away. From the moment we entered the restaurant I felt that we were not welcome. The server who came over to take our order seemed put out that she had to talk to us. She mumbled thru something that seemed like an introduction to Dick's but I was astonished that she did not even try to talk with us or did she care that we were in her section. We had to wait for long periods of time for her to come back to take our order. When our food finally arrived she never approached us again. She would shout at us from across the room something like, ' Is your food ok? Great!' before we could even speak to her. It was the rudest dining experience I have EVER had. When she finally got close enough to our table to be able to hear us, I said to her that we did not like the food. She sat at the computer and completely ignored us! She did not even look in our direction. When she left the computer she bolted off in the opposite direction. We were actually starving so we tried to eat what we could because we could not even get her attention. It was the absolute worse experience I have ever had in a restaurant, at any point in my life. The money means nothing to me, I just want that hour of my life back. If I could have given this restaurant negative 10 stars I would. Words of wisdom, steer clear of Dick's Last Resort in Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
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Hong L.
this place was horrible. they threw insults left and right at my out of town guests and myself. while i know this is their "theme" it is really disrespectful and we left feeling terrible about the experience. the food was mediocre but the ambiance was really the worse part of our experience. we only went here because it was one of the few restaurants open late night on a weekend evening in fanueil hall.
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Jeffrey W.
Skip it. Apparently I'm in the minority, but why would you pay somebody to try to embarrass you? How does this place stay in business? I got yelled at when I walked in the door.
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Chris C.
I guess the food is ok, but the atmosphere is horrible. Why would you want to go eat somewhere - all the time waiting for some retard waiter to act like a jerk to you. I don't get it. I'll never go back here.
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Susan J.
Don't bring a date, but go in a group (floormates, bachelorette party, whatever). High class dining Dick's is not, but still an interesting and unique experience unto itself.
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Michael G.
I would always see bachelorette parties running around on Huntington with giant condom-shaped paper hats on their heads, not realizing that they had gotten them at Dick's. You, too, can go there and receive your own condom-shaped paper hat. Their shtick, in case you didn't know, is rudeness. During the meal, you can expect to have a hat forced upon you with some sort of demeaning saying on the front. Then, at some point, they also throw a bunch of napkins over you. I was underwhelmed. In fact, some of the people were nice. Very odd. The food is decent. So's the beer. I recommend that you get the large one that comes with a free glass. It's probably the best deal on the list.
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Steve S.
For whatever reason, Dick's always ends up on the shortlist of "restaurants you should visit' when my friends recommend a night out for a Boston visitor. I've never understood why. The concept of cruel waiters who won't take any of your crap and will glady dish it right back is fantastic, though it isn't pulled off very well. I'm not sure how it could be effective, given that the waiters still need to work for their tips. The food (which is a pretty standard bar menu), it is way over priced for what it is, though the portions are quite generous. As far as I'm concerned, Dick's is definitiely a restaurant you can skip.
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Melissa B.
Dicks is not worth the overpriced fried food at all. One night I was here recently & the waitress tried to tell me they don't have plates. Now, I get the rude waitress bit they do here & it's amusing, BUT when the customer asks for a plate to eat apps. on, they should get one! They do have a good selection of beers though & their Gospel Sunday brunch is fun with an excellent assortment of foods, not to mention a killer do -it-yourslef bloody mary bar.
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Jen P.
This place is out of control! Once you get over the initial shock of it all, its a blast. Went there with a giant group for a birthday and the waitstaff really put on a show for us. If you dont mind being treated rudely, or get napkins thrown at you go here. The condom hats are hysterical. Its a pretty fun bar to go to at night for drinks, you get to still see the jerkish staff in action serving up drinks and appetizers, and mingling with the bacheloretter parties. Not a place for the shy or easily embarrassed!
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Cliff B.
Hard to know how to rate a place that gives intentionally bad service as it's niche. One member of our party - who worked in hospitality for many years - just couldn't come to terms with the rude waitstaff and had to leave, but the rest of us embraced the silliness of it all and enjoyed watching waiters throw cutlery down on tables with complete apathy, stick hats with stupid insults on people's heads, and generally give out sass. Must be a fun job (how do they interview for that?!) Food was ok. Meals go for that quantity not quality thing that's prevalent in a lot of American bars & bistros. Nothing to get excited about there. Where they lost points with me was the outright con with the beers - they advertise one price then slug you for another because they've upsold you without your knowledge to a drink option where you get to keep the glass. Looking around, every table left their glasses behind, no doubt unaware that they paid extra for the privilege of the establishment then being able to 'sell' these glasses again and again to unsuspecting patrons. Pretty dodgy stuff Dick. I took mine just out of spite and left it in our airbnb.
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Rae C.
Since I used a 20% off coupon through Yelp, my waiter advised I should write an awesome review and mention how handsome he was; here you go, bud! (He actually was a good looking dude.) Ok so unfortunately, I truly wish I could write an amazing review, but my time there wasn't really anything special. My boyfriend and I had been excited to go here for months as we purchased tickets to the Sox game we attended yesterday back in May and knew we wanted to grab lunch at Dick's prior based on its hilarious reputation. As the wait staff will tell you upon being greeted, they are called Dick's because the employees are dicks to their customers (intentionally, that's their brand). We looked forward to being treated like it was taking us forever to make up our minds and told our choice in food was questionable; we truly wanted awful service. Well, the experience WAS bad but for the wrong reasons. Our waiter was pretty tame, hardly said anything rude though he did take his time checking in on us. He did have his moments though: At one point he stole my sunglasses, hit me (well, my hat) and told me to "leave that poor lady alone" when a passerby inquired about our headgear, and when he asked what we wanted to order, he walked away ignoring us (but he came back!). You could tell he was a nice guy trying to be mean and forgetting/failing to do so. He seemed more like someone I'd want to be friends with than the mean waiter we hoped for. Which brings me to the food. Wow. I don't even know what to say. It was just terrible. SERIOUSLY. To be completely candid and honest, some of the worst (if not THE worst) restaurant food I've ever had in my 25 years of life and being a self-proclaimed foodie. My boyfriend got a cheeseburger, which I need to mention on their menu are called "big ass burgers"; they're a little smaller than average (sorry, don't have a picture) and in the words of my boyfriend, tasted like frozen patties bought from the supermarket. I got fish and chips because while we were waiting for our table to open, we walked through the marketplace (where we probably should have gotten food instead) and it got me inspired. No joke, my tater tots that were probably store bought and frozen (which I subbed from regular fries for an extra dollar) were the best part of my meal (and they weren't even that great...). The fish, which were two PATHETICALLY small pieces of fried cod, was horrendous. They came out on a bucket. Yes, ON. Like they took a small metal bucket, draped paper over the top of the opening and put my two sad pieces of cod to rest. Upon receiving it we thought "Oh, there must be more fish in the bucket." Nope. Empty. How the F is anyone supposed to eat fish on flimsy, thin paper draped over the hole of an empty bucket? I had to take the paper off and put it on the table. The tartar sauce literally made me nauseous. I was so sad because this was my first meal of the day and I was pretty hangry (I had forgotten to eat breakfast and we got our meals around 2:30). We also got an order of the chicken bites as an appetizer because I was so starved but it came out with the rest of our food. Kinda feel weird saying this but I'm almost certain what meat was under the thick layer of "crispy" crust was NOT chicken and the BBQ sauce was gross. The meat pellets we're also minuscule; idk about you but if I order something called "chicken bites" I assume I'll at least have to cut it in half with a knife and fork but not these - you could very well put 5 in your mouth and still have room for like 10 more without having your mouth be overflowing and unable to chew. Very disappointing. Now onto the hats. We couldn't wait to be made fun of. Before we came we Googled some hats to get an idea of what we were getting ourselves into, so the bar was set pretty high. When we finally got our hats like halfway through our service, our phrases were generic af. I noticed they were repeating a lot of phrases on hats throughout the restaurant when I was under the impression these were all personalized once the waiter got a feel for you. Nope. If you were slightly bald you got "What bald spot?" Another common one was "Will twerk for a dollar." If you were a little boy with a sister you got "I play with my sister's Barbies." Mothers got "I hate kids." My boyfriend and I's hats went together, which was probably common for all couples. His stated to shhh because I thought he was still straight and mine was that I was the reason men turn gay... I understand it's likely difficult to come up with personalized witty insults for each patron, but this was also a let down. In conclusion: if you see a restaurant with bad reviews, don't go unless you're hoping your experience will miraculously be different. We did just that and left with regret. I ended up getting a hot dog at the game because I was still hungry...
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Shell L.
***Don't bring little ones here! Waiter prob damaged my 6 yr old for life!" My teens and I wanted to go here because we noticed on our last trip to Boston people were wearing funny paper hats... so it must be fun! Up until this point our overnight trip to Boston had been great! Stayed on a boat at the marina, Frost Ice Bar, Red Sox Game (and win against the Yankees) but god what a mistake to leave Dick's as our last stop. I get the idea... rude servers... been to these kind of themed restaurants before when they throw straws, yell at the kids to eat, etc but this waiter probably damaged my 6 year old for life. When I asked for the check he said "ya I'm sick of your stupid daughter, take her and leave". When I tried to laugh it off and pretend he was talking to her 15 year old sister who could take this treatment he cut me off more than once and said "No! I'm talking to your stupid little daughter, grab your stupid 4 eyed daughter and leave" The he called her 4 eyes sevral times. "Dicking around" is fine but perosnally insulting a little girl went too far....a**hole. I sent her out immediately to get Ice Cream with her sis. At that point I believe he realizeed he went to far. On another note, the food is terrible... sons wings and ribs are pre packaged almost flavorless crap. Crab cakes are disgusting, round little balls of grease.
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Dwayne O.
Classic insults and had a great time being ignored by our waiter. We first walked in and and was asked what we wanted to drink because he could not read our minds and then he threw about 20 straws at our table and the table behind us. We ordered the Fried Catfish along with Tater Tots. Food was actually pretty good, quantity was on the smaller size. The waiter honored us with the special hats where my daughter's said "I Snapchat when I Poop" and my wife's said "I like to smell toilet seats". Fun times watching all the other people wearing the condom hats and being insulted by the staff. Good time and if you don't have a sense of humor this is not the place for you. Fun times and loosen up
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Wunelle E.
Expensive, weak drinks and not all that funny. The hostess was a downright bitch and it wasn't part of the 'game'. She threatened if we weren't all there in 5 minutes, (which would have put us 5 minutes late for reservation), she wasn't going to honor reservation, even tho 11 of us were there and waiting for 4 to return from restroom, which is another story. Not in restaurant, long lines and disgusting on the weekend. I wanted to take our party of 15 and our 700 tab elsewhere but it was a busy Sunday so we stayed. Dick's was way better in the old location, it's much more tame now and hat sayings are pretty mild. This was the last time for me, if I want to get treated like shit, I'll get re-married. Oh one good thing, redneck fondue. Ps-I thought the waitress was funny, and I wasn't insulted to receive a hat saying I shaved my ass. But in general, place is over-hyped, over-priced and I'm over it.
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M L.
Overall not impressed. 'Know your audience ' comes into play here.Mediocre food. Hostess was way beyond the whole 'rude' gimmick. Server was fine.
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Freesia S.
Dick's Last Resort is a total tourist trap with overpriced glorified fast food, but it was a fun destination for a bachelorette party dinner. I get the theme - everyone on staff is a dick to you, and everyone in your party gets a silly paper hat with a generic boys' locker room insult. Our table was dirty and sticky, there were napkins and food all over the floor, and those of us who got food that should be eaten with our hands got no silverware. Our waitress tried her hardest to be mean, but it was all clearly part of the act, and she was actually adorable. Overall, it made for a fun time, and the food wasn't half bad. We got the bachelorette party deal, which was $20 a person for a selection of entrees usually $16-18, and it came with a cake for everyone, plus a shot for the bride. Most of us got chicken tenders, and they were actually pretty good. Every drink came with a glass that we could keep, which made the prices almost not offensive. The cake was banana flavored, an interesting choice that I think was meant to go with the dicks theme. At the end of the day, this isn't a place I would come to on my own, but it was a fine choice for a party and fit the bill for what we wanted to start off our night.
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Donna K.
Had a blast today in Boston. Great drinks. Great food and a hysterical waiter Justin who totally made our trip to Dicks Last Resort a fantastic choice for lunch!! Expect a bit of rudeness and to be made fun of or you just won't get the full experience of what this place is all about !! It's a great time for sure and we will be back !!!
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Neva N.
Food was horrible, but it was a fun dining experience. I would not go back though. I got ribs and wings... No flavor and very bland. Had to ask for extra bbq sauce. Sis in law and brother in law got the grilled chicken... They said it was bland. Husband got the fried chicken... He said it was good. Food was about 90. bucks. Okay for a good meal, but sucked because the food was gross.
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Hurjane V.
I wish I didn't have to write so many low reviews....but for the sake of those using Yelp, listen up! Me and my boyfriend came to Quincy Market and there was a sign saying that certain restaurants had 50% off! We looked online and Dick's was one of them! It said their fish n chips were 50% off! We walked in with 1/4 of a pretzel left, and the manager or someone said "they don't take outside food." We had to leave, finish our food and then come back in. (What a "d*ck" move...please excuse the language!) The place was pretty empty, so we could sit wherever we wanted. We had a few minutes to ourselves before the waiter came and helped us. He was pretty good at what he was doing--disclaimer in the beginning of his "speech"--he doesn't have to be nice to us! (Made us chuckle.) We ordered: -Fish n chips There were no specifications about how much we would get or what size we would get....in about 15 minutes we got our orders. Pros: -Fish was good! It was piping hot and fresh! I liked that there was not a lot of flour on the outside...so I could actually taste the fish. -Good portion size for fries. My fries were hot, but my boyfriend's wasn't. (A con for inconsistency) Cons: -Bad attitude from the manager. He really looked like he was going to eat us alive when we did not do anything to him...even your workers are more professional than you! -We were not asked how many portion of fish n chips we wanted....we only wanted 1 to try, but we got two buckets instead. (But at least it was 50% off) -Such small portions! The bucket made it seem big...but a grown woman likes me need more than what they served. -Salty fries. Super salty...and like I mentioned above, inconsistency with the temperature of the fries! My boyfriend was not very happy he had to eat cold fries. TIps/Observations: -I guess you should definitely ask what you are getting BEFORE you order anything...you might get a bad attitude but it's better to be safe than sorry! Overall, would not recommend this place. Food was very mediocre and overpriced, and service was a-okay.
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Dan V.
Cheap bar food, and the server was rude and I don't think it was on purpose. He just sucked.
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Desiree G.
I went here last Sunday with my boyfriend for a fun dinner date while we were enjoying the magnificent city of Boston. We went here and the first thing you notice is the trash all over the floor, the tables, the seats, just about everywhere you look there is trash. We get a seat at the end of a long picnic table and wait for our waiter. He comes over and goes over the rules; you are at Dick's, they are going to treat you like one and ask you if that's okay, and as a fun tourist, of course we say yes! The food was alittle pricey and only okay, but the biggest bummer of the night was our waiter. He was so nice, i was expecting to be waited on by a total dick! I may or may not have been more of a dick than he was that night! Over all it was a fun time, and I will be going back, just hoping we have a more bitter waiter.
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Karen P.
So I get the idea behind the joint, rude waiters and what not. The fan fare is fun and all, but actual service and food were complete crap. My table was having a great time with our rude waiter, laughing up a storm at his antics. When the food came, we were extremely underwhelmed. First, it took why too long especially when all we ordered were 2 trays of fried chicken and a pulled pork sandwich. Took about 20min. He also brought us a wrong order. One friend ordered fried chicken with gravy like it said on the lunch menu description, he brought her BBQ chicken bites. He then forgot to put in our order of crabby balls appetizer. Regardless of if he was trying to be rude, he failed his main job: taking my dang order! I don't know what the hell he wrote down when we were ordering, probably jotting down more lame gags to pull on customers. My friend gave him the benefit of the doubt and waited another 1/2hr until we gave up on the appetizer. Meanwhile the food sucked really bad. Got even worse from the last time I was here. My BBQ pulled pork had no BBQ sauce. But my friend's WRONG order of BBQ bites was drenched in it to the point of it being inedible. My other friend's plain chicken bites were so salty my tongue burned making me chug her strawberry daiquiri. The bill then had the audacity to list 18% tip as the starting tip. The waiter was great at playing rude, but incompetent at actually waiting tables. The food was some of the worse we've ever had. It made us cranky the whole day. 2 stars for making us laugh and giving us balloons. Everything else here is awful.
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Mala L.
As a New Yorker, I was excited to be in Boston and do touristy things including a trip to dicks last resort. I've heard a lot about this place but was extremely disappointed. The food is AWFUL. I was expecting typical bar food or even something similar to Applebee's or Fridays. Nope. We got the nachos and buffalo chicken burger. Not sure how you can mess up nachos but they definitely did. The cheese was unbelievably bad and I'm not that picky when it comes to cheese. I do like regular processed queso from the supermarket. We barely touched our food. As bad as the food was, the margaritas were worse! It was definitely some sort of mix or syrup and it wasn't blended properly - too many ice chunks. I love tequila yet I somehow had to force myself to drink 1/4 of the glass. I don't normally struggle to finish my food/drink but towards the end we just gave up and left. This place gets 1 star instead of 0 because the waiter/bartender was entertaining and made the experience a little more entertaining with his "rudeness." We went midday on a Tuesday so I figured maybe that was why we didn't get the full experience but regardless the food was awful and I have no desire to return.
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Nina K.
Dick's Last Resort is definitely an interesting experience. Basically, the experience is your server being a dick to you. Hence, the name. If you are able to handle the rudeness and jokes, then feel free to make a visit! I personally could not handle it because of the blurred lines between jokes and disrespect. Aside from service, the menu is extremely overpriced for the quality and portion of the food. At the time that I went, there was nothing under the price of $15 on the menu. 2 of my friends and I all ordered 1 standard entree each without buying drinks and/or appetizers. The total came out to over $60... But, it's a nice place to come to if you feel like getting drunk and being rude to people.
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Brendan M.
Look, I get it. The shtick is the staff gets to be rude. Ha frigidy ha. We genuinely were unaware of the premise of this dump, just thought the stupid, insulting hats were part of the "fun." After experiencing this place first hand, I can honestly say, " who the f@*k would eat at this shite hole?" I'm open to a funny back and forth and maybe this place is not for me but goddamn this restaurant does not belong in Quincy Market. I can't say it enough that this place is not for me but what I can say is that this place is a dump. From the floor to the food, everything about this place is abhorrent. Nasty food. Greasy, fried shitty crap. Don't even bother. They also jump you with bibs, sneaking up behind you to ring your neck with the plastic strips that probably strangle fish all through the Atlantic. My mom almost broke a guys nose who snuck up behind her. Drinks...F-ing laughable. I ordered what I thought was the strongest drink, the "trash can." 151, grain alcohol and fruit punch. Sounds pretty hardcore right? WRONG. I paid 8.75$ each for two, downed mine and half my wife's in an attempt to get out of here quickly. 5,10,15 minutes later when a strong drink should hit you if you chug, nothing at all. Not a blip. I am a solid judge of good, strong drink and I can unequivocally denounce these drinks as devoid of ANY alcohol. I should have had, at least, a slight buzzy head. NADA. I also have it on good authority that the coffee is terrible and did not even come with sugar/sweetener or cream/milk. Not even an offer to have some brought over. BATHROOMS? You need a bathroom you filthy peasant? You have to go across the "street"(its the Quincy walkway but seriously?) up TWO flights of stairs to the long lines for the stalls. The woman's room only has two stalls and the line was insane and disorganized. Luckily, I did not have to suffer this awful fate as we decided to leave quickly and take the turn to Ned Devine's for a much better dining experience with proper food, servers and bathrooms. A BIG GIANT FAT ZERO. (check my page, i'm not into giving bad reviews but this place really deserves this rating/review.)
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Kate L.
We didn't even make it in the door without the short Asian hostess being completely rude with an eye-roll when we asked a simple question last night...I would like to thank her for being a dick and turning us off to this crap hole bc apparently the wait staff are dicks too. Eff this place.
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Steve W.
Idiotic, rude, dumb ..don't care what the shtick is all about, sorry don't pay $$ to get treated like crap ...EVERYONE, do NOT go here..this is a huge mistake looking for a village idiot to take to the cleaners for mediocre food.
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Nicholas U.
You come here for the novelty. Besides that, the food is overpriced and mediocre. You're paying for the experience which is fun when done once. Also should go when it isn't busy. If you go and the place is packed, expect poor service and long waits. All and all, fun for the first time.
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Zhe W.
Very fun place with especially "NICE" service. I got a paper hat with "I am stupid" and my friend got "I thought the waiter is cute". The Salmon tastes good with plenty of rice and corn salad. The fired scallop also tastes good. I may not order their steak anymore, but for the rest of the foods are fine. Still, this is the one of a kind experience you may find no where else.
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Kent T.
Total rip off. They advertised half off fish and chips. I ordered the large which is normally $18. My order came in a tiny bucket with two small fish chunks. They were even skimpy on the fries. Both were uninspired and greasy. It wasn't worth the $9 they charged. I can only imagine the shock on customers faces that paid full price for that greasy appetizer. Will never return.
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Gina S.
Love Boston! This place was fun to eat at!! The food was good and reasonable and the staff was hysterical!!!
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Keith M.
I get that this place is a tourist destination and that the whole "Boston rudeness" is part of the appeal. But that does not mean being outright jerks. It does not mean clunking down three full pints of beer at the corner of the table right next to my one-year-old son - who promptly tried to grab them. It does not mean a snarky, stupid comment when I asked for water. And most of all, it does not mean horrible food. The food was atrocious. The steak - which my wife had - was the worst steak we'd ever tasted. Deep-fried onion rings were terrible. Crab cakes were terrible. I could go on but all in all, it was dried, processed crap that was hard to wash down. We live here and have been here for a couple years now. We only went because my in-laws were in town and we thought it'd be fun to go. But no, it was a horrific experience. I was embarrassed for Boston that this place could be so popular. I was irked by the very rude service which lacked any kind of wit whatsoever. Only once or twice in my life have I left a zero tip for such a large bill. This was one of them. Definitely will never return.
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Omar A. M.
This was a crazy Boston experience. The waiters had massive "Boston" attitude. They served up insults like it was the thing to do. They make crazy paper hats for people and throw straws all over the floor. It always seems to be done in good humor but.... I didn't care for it so didn't give me any. The food was just okay I ordered the fiery salmon. There was supposed to be a wasabi sauce on it but it was so watered down there was no fire at all. So if you like to be insulted why you eat you're not picky about food go to dicks the last resort it is an interesting Boston Mass. experience.
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Carlos M A.
Terrible ! If one likes being made fun of and disrespected then go ahead. Food is sub-par at best ! Service is disrespectful and rude not surprised if the waitress or server spits in ones drink. Over priced ! Concept is a joke ! The servers are open and foul mouthed ! Saw a server cuss out a party sitting because they where a big group of teens and the server said , I quote " I am not serving all of you ! " what kind of business practice is this ! Yelp protects this place ! 3 attempt to write a review ! Yelp censors and wants bad business open ! This place is terrible like the yelp censorship
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bill j.
The waiters are a hoot but the food gets the boot. What I assume was an overdose of MSG will definitely steer me to any of the other hundreds of eateries in the area.
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Jason W.
My girlfriend wanted to go here from CT for her 26th birthday for some reason, so I organized a nice weekend trip with us going here for dinner Saturday night and then hitting some bars/clubs after. First impression: It's a high school cafeteria style set-up that was hit by a hurricane that nobody bothered to clean up. I know that being "edgy" is their thing but sweeping up piles of food and trash should just fall under "sanitary/safety." The seats were all very close together so nobody had much room, and it was at least 80 degrees in there during the winter. I was surprised by the relatively small menu, and even more so by there being no food descriptions. They have "Chikin" and they have "beef steak", etc. Do you season it? What sides do I get or can I get? It took a good long time to get our food. The food wasn't all that. I personally wouldn't say that mine was "horrible" like alot of Yelpers here, but it certainly wasn't worth the huge price tags. Now, onto the drinks. This is where they lost my business for good for sure. 1 margarita is $24.50. It's mostly juice and ice. You can keep the cup which is cool I guess but I'd rather just get a cheaper drink that's stiffer. My girlfriend drank 2 and had a shot. Each shot is at least $10 which isn't too bad but considering ours was mostly whip cream, I wasn't happy. Then the beers. One 32oz glass of Guinness was $16.50. Yep. $16.50. So in summary, 2 margaritas, 1 beer, 2 shots ran me $85.50. That's wild. Our total bill came to over $450 for 8 people, then $540 if you include the tip which was not deserved. Most didn't drink (thank God). Our waitress was very inattentive. I know being rude is the selling point here, but you can still be a good waitress. With dinner reservations, we were stuck here for over 3 hours. Not because we were chatty and had a good time (although we did have cake so that would take up a half hour I'd admit), but because it just took them that long to get us our food, drinks, and a check.
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Janet S.
I wish I could give 0 stars. This place is disgusting. They're not "funny" rude, they're just rude. As in, rude workers. Not workers pretending to be rude. Their menu is incredibly small, drinks overpriced, the humor is just annoying. Maybe a 12 year old kid would enjoy the place. Messy. Just awful. Also, I understand there's supposed to be a "show" to this place - but honestly. Apparently they took this to mean that they could do whatever they want and get away with it. AWFUL customer service. YUCK.
(1)
Kitty L.
If there was a negative star that would still be too good for the service we had there today. The server was a total ass. Very rude! We ended up leaving. Will make sure NOONE I know eats there !!
(1)
Scott M.
The good: waitress was pretty.. And funny!! They have funny/inappropriate service which is their gimmick. Entertaining.. No doubt. The Bad: the food...alligator bites appetizer lacked alligator.. It was a bowl of fried jalapenos, some nachos and the tiniest pieces of gator. Fish and chips.. And seafood plattah tasted as if it was as cooked in old oil. After we are, everyone at my table felt sick.. Like the feeling you get when you eat suspect chinese food. THE UGLY: While I recognize this is in the heart of boston and prices will be higher than normal.. 3 drinks, 2 apps and 3 fried dinners (2 fish and chips and 1 seafood plattah) was $150.00. We paid Abe and Louie prices for KFC food.
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Saman D.
I didn't even want to go here and I understand the point of this restaurant and it's suppose to be "funny" but it's really not. I went on Saturday with my family and friend and I gave it a go with an open mind. The waitress was rude, whatever. She made fun of us and I made fun of her poorly applied makeup and her terrible 10th grade red streaks in her hair and she put her hands on my sunglasses. She ripped them off my face to make fun of my makeup. I can take the jokes but putting your hands on someone is UNACCEPTABLE. I wish I had brought it up to the manager that day but I was more concerned about my crying niece. The food was terrible, not even mediocre. Boston is filled with restaurants with delicious food, don't come here.
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Janice S.
This place is so over. It's sad because it was over 10 years ago. Worst wait staff in the world because place should have closed years ago. Unfortunate choice made by bridal party. Do you and your guests a favor and go someplace else. Wish I could rank a zero because 1 makes it seems too good, overrated and misleading.
(1)
Allison B.
Went there this past weekend for drinks during our break for shopping. I have heard of it but my family had not. What I thought was hilarious my mother didn't think was so funny, the waiter throwing our silverware and asking what we want with an attitude. After she found out what the restaurant was all about she loved it! honestly it's a very fun place but definitely have to have a sense of humor to really enjoy it. Drinks are a little pricy but it is also the city. Definitely a great place for a night out with friends.
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Jared A.
Pretty basic. Solid buffalo chicken burger. I enjoyed them throwing straws at the tables. We finally got hats at the end; gotta say the guy nailed us spot on for someone who didn't seem to be paying much attention. It's a great location with a nice patio. Good tourist spot if that's what you're looking for.
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Olive D.
Don't go for the food, way over priced, "free" glass with a $9 beer!!! Waitress although kept us entertained lead us to believe in her wording soup or salad came with our meal, will be back for the entertainment but will have a bucket of wings , $130 for a meal that was to say the least gross , tables are crowded in, to get out had to move a whole other party at another table, but definitely fun!
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Jeremy W.
Probably will never come here again. Their whole thing is being "Dicks" which I understand. I was joking around with them a lot which was fun. But when it comes to food, not a good place at all. Way overpriced and sub-par food, I'd definitely rather eat somewhere else in Quincy Market. If you're coming here for the experience, then go for it! But when it comes to food, definitely go somewhere else.
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David H.
I dressed up in nice attire, and came here for a fine dining experience with my uppercrust Bohemian girlfriend. A patron of rich and historic Boston culture, I decided to venture into Dick's Last Resort. I was daunted by the obnoxious and abusive waiter berating us with insults and unprofessional mannerism! His shirt was hardly tucked in and he didn't offer any table napkins! He then insulted my girlfriend, talking to her like a Catholic student starring in a pornographic film. He told her to grab a seat, and then cleared his face, implying that he would like for her to sit on his face. I then told him "you sir, are what's wrong with society! And let it be known I will be contacting my lawyer shortly to file a lawsuit against this eatery!" He then made a paper hat in the form of a contraceptive for men, and placed it on my head. I was highly upset by this, seeing as I spent a good portion of my day tweaking and styling my hair until it was just so. I must say, this experience was an insult! Good food though.
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Toulaphone C.
I was in Boston for the weekend and my group wanted to try this place out. We were told lunch was over and only appetizers would be available, which was fine because we weren't trying to fill our stomachs anyway. I had no clue about the environment of Dick's, so obviously I thought our waitress was a total b*tch! Quickly after, I realized they definitely live up to the title of their restaurant. She was pretty cool and awful, and the hats probably made our experience there fun. The waitress told us we actually had 30 seconds to decide on what we wanted for lunch (yay) so we got beers, ribs n' wings in a bucket, fries, crabby balls, and these gator bites. ribs n' wings - Thought the whole bucket was going to be filled but only the top was! Deceiving! Ribs were good, wings were like any other place. fries - Fries were fries. crabby balls - A little mushy. gator bites - Not a big fan. Sam Adams Summer Ale - YUM!!! One of my new favorite beers. Overall, OK food but atmosphere made the place fun and great to bring uptight people to if you want to loosen them up. May not be suitable for young children.
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Sarah M.
I'm not sure I understand the whole concept. Why do I want my waiters to purposely be rude to me and make fun of me? It seems like they were toeing the line between acceptably funny to not funny at all. The amount of humor would depend on how light hearted your dinner companions are. I could see some people getting really offended and upset by being embarrassed like that. I had a decent experience and our waitress was pretty good. However, the food was only sub-par at best. The shrimp were overcooked and the vegetables looked like they came out of a can. If you really want to experience this place, I would suggest eating dinner elsewhere and just come for a drink.
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Cris B.
This place is fun. The waiters are awesome. They are not nice (that's there thing). It's all in good fun. Food was good. Prices fair.
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Iain H.
Get the whole rude thing, but they could at least have tried at making it funnier, dick size jokes I mean c'mon, they must've been doing this for ages and that's all they come up with! Feel like we should have been given the opportunity to give them hats, would've written "if you think my jokes are bad, you should see me in bed!" for our waitress. Had the crab cakes which were really good, highly recommend, but got a salad I didn't realise I was paying for because the girl spoke too quickly and I got a little confused. Tried to give as good as we got by putting a bunch of pennies in with the bill but she just threw then back at us, which would've been kind of annoying except knowing she probably had to go and pick them up, little victories. Different, not really sure how I feel yet but definitely an experience I'll have a passioned rant about to friends and family when I return home haha!
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G K.
Food was not that good. Service was very good. This place would probably be good for groups of college kids out to have a fun dinner.
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Jescenia P.
I was there last night and they made the hats for the kids. We had a few good laughes on their sense of humor until we were met by their other wait staff ROACHES! The place is infested. My son was screaming, I was trying to kill it with the napkin holder my daughter stopped eating; I'm still trying to grasp my mind around how it all transpired. People stayed seated and I guess they thought it was part of their show.
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Victor S.
Dropped by with the family here on 7/4. Group of sıx, it was raining cats and dogs and the market was very crowded so we decided to eat here in hopes of the rain clearing by then. The place was busy, despite availabitity we were seated at a very crammy corner. When i asked the host he said that these were reserved for other guests who werent even there yet. At the corner the rain was dripping through the glass roof on to the table. Had to bother other people to pass through. They had placed 5 chairs in front of a table for 3 persons. How am İ going to sit without having to climb over the chairs? Could not move any chair neither forward or backward nor sideways just like at Tetris when you are about to be game over. Seating layout sucks, if one row decides to move chairs a bit to the back the next row will have less space. This goes well until the last suckers who come in have to take the last table at the corner. Bleh Not to mention that we left immedately. One polite lady tried to solve the situation by asking me where i would like to sit. Thank you for that but it came a little bit to late because we had already decided to eat elsewhere.
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Nicole R.
After having a horrible day I decided to take my brother and his girlfriend to a place where you can expect to be treated badly. At least I knew what I was getting myself into...? This place is extremely touristy and you will more often than not find a 12-14 year old's bday party being had here when you visit. You will also leave with a large paper hat that has crude sayings on it. The food here is just-ok and a little over priced but hey, it's a tourist spot... So, that's how it usually goes. I went with the salad and my brother and his girlfriend went with the chicken meal. We left full, but not impressed.
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Annika S.
Some of you obviously do not understand the point of this restaurant. They're supposed to be rude and mean, hence the name "Dick's last resort". They're supposed to be dicks! They even said that to me and my boyfriend before we sat down at the table, that they're rude and it's just a part of the atmosphere and shenanigans they pull. I think the restaurant environment is fun and upbeat. It's mostly for older aged people (16+) as you could imagine. The waiters and waitresses are hilarious and make funny comments and rude comebacks, which I think are hilarious. It all must depend on your type of humor, I guess! The food was alright. I didn't really feel like it was up to par. I had the ribs and chicken wings with fries. Some of my fries were cold and soggy.. Which made me pretty disgusted! The ribs were alright, they tasted like ribs, but were pretty charcoaled to the max before being burnt on the inside. The chicken wings weren't as good as I expected, but it was not awful. It is kind of over priced for the quality of food it really is.. My boyfriend and I's TOTAL was $65. I could go to the 99 and get the same food, but for $30 less! We had dinner and a fountain soda, with a small appetizer, kind of over priced to me! Overall, the experience was a 10/10, but the food is maybe a 5/10. I would recommend if you're looking for a good laugh and go to the bar, instead of a full meal.
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Starr E.
I find it funny that most of people comments are about the rudeness of the place. What do you think this place is? It's called Dick's Last Resort for reason. And this place has nothing to do with " BOSTON RUDENESS STEREOTYPE" lol I have been going to Dick's since I was a little kid specially when it used to be over at the Prudential Center. There are many other location all over the US. I also been to the one in Orlando. If you can't take a joke, and don't have a sense of humor then don't even bother. Let's just say this place would of been Joan Rivers favorite lol. If you want to be stuck up, there are many place around for your 5 star need.
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Rachel D.
Good food, fun environment, just wish they had a little bit more options on the gluten free menu.
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Sophie E.
This place is an absolute joke. I went there tonight with a couple of friends and trust me, I get the gist of the place. You go in expecting to get harassed and the waiters pretend to be mean. Tonight we had Micky. Micky is someone you never, ever want to even know in my opinion. He took the experience to a whole nother level. Basically he was a dick the from the start, without any smiles so it kinda seemed like he meant everything he said. When we wanted to put the check on a couple of cards, he said no "act like adults and put it on one" and walked away. We thought he was joking, until he started fighting with us, being absolutely ridiculous and getting legitimately angry. Keep in mind, this was a Tuesday so it wasn't crowded at all. He started screaming in the restaurant and one of us went up to the manager to ask if they could take care of it. We payed, walked out and said "you suck" because, he did. He ran across the restaurant out the window and screamed at us, threatening to overcharge our cards since he "had all of our names and information". Fuck that place haha.
This place is literally am free pass for waiters to be rude. I can take a joke pretty damn well, but these people are just down right rude assholes. The food isnt even worth it. Just typical bar food. Ughhhhhh 0 stars
(1)
Kelly B.
Do not come here if you're going to be a Richard. If you don't understand the joke...don't come here. Karen was our server and she is awesome. She probably came to work on her broom, but we love her anyway. This place is fun and made for fun people. They swear at people and make it so much fun. The whole world is too serious and we need to have some fun once in a while. As we were eating a table got mad and left. Honestly, don't be that table. More restaurants need to be like dicks. The only downside is they don't have a restroom but it is literally right across the street. They make hats and write hilarious things on them. This place is made for people with very large personalities. Food is average but ambiance is 5 stars for sure. Ask for Karen. She is a real jem!
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Jason R.
Been here a couple times. Servers and Bar staff are extremely rude. This is not that rare for this area. But I find this place to be exceptionally bad. Avoid like the plague.
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Tanmay S.
Lot of good stories heard in past that got me interested in here. Located in heart of Boston's prestige Quincy Market. The place is not for the class considering interior setting. Its a casual restaurant with a roof and shades. Of course its going to be a rude ride because that's their selling point. Servers lived up to the expectations and treated us the way we expected ...rude,arrogant and ruthless with raunchy language. I thoroughly enjoyed that part. It really lived up to my expectations because I tried to give it back and they always came on top...no regrets had fun ! Talking about food...Nah ! MacDonald's have better food than them probably but who cares for food? This restaurant and the check in the end is for an experience and not for food.
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Sammi Kate B.
I love the chain of Dick's Last Resort. The idea, to me, is hilarious (because as a former server you often only WISH you could be brutally honest with patrons..) The food is mediocre, but at a place like this you ultimately pay for the atmosphere, and that being said you get it here. It's touristy - as all the Dick's locations typically are - and it's in an easily accessible area. Don't go here if you're on a diet or if you're not meat friendly though - it's all fried foods and a lot of meat. If you don't know what you're getting yourself into, save your dignity and time and go somewhere else, otherwise enjoy being treated like a total dick and have some really unhealthy food and beer.
(4)
Saya K.
Recommended so we went.... I wouldn't go back again. It was good for one time experience I think. Food is not good. Cocktail was like....juice....
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Kimberly F.
Came from cali to visit family and this is one of the places they took me to. I never heard of a place like this before, but kudos for the creativity. It's a good experience, the food is decent. Just come with friends, drink and have good laughs. The waiters must have fun. Get paid to be an a**hole to people hahah.
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Court D.
I understand that the point of this place is for the waitstaff to be rude to you - but at a certain point it gets to be a little much. Our waiter wouldn't give us utensils or water which was kind of ridiculous considering we had messy appetizers and the beers are HUGE which means our DD needed some water! We were finally able to get one cup of water and some forks from another person working there. The place was a so dirty - not sure if that is part of the ambiance but it was disgusting. So much food and trash all over the floor! The french fries were really good - but that was about it. Typical bar food. Won't be returning!
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Steven P.
Ok y'all. So I understand the concept, and have been before, and it was an interesting, humorous, and fun experience, and the food was decent. The second time was another story. Our Frozen Margaritas tasted like "flavored ice" you get at a five year olds birthday party. The server was not funny, I never got a hat, and never joked with us at all. In fact, he only came over to us twice even being there for an hour. On top of that, the "food" was NOT edible. Myself and my friend sat on the toilet the next morning in our hotel room for a good thirty minutes each. Although it did not ruin out trip by any means, it sucks when you spend more than fifty dollars on garbage. Go elsewhere.
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Phorn K.
Was there last nite got killa Rita $25 for bunch of ice n little liquor would give zero star but no option. Went salty dogs got mad drinks and oysters for about same price not worth it don't go there!!!! What a waste!!!!!
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Address :Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA, 02109
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Garage, Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Touristy Noise Level : Loud Music : Live Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Christopher M.
I went here a couple of times, but the most memorable had to be for a friend's birthday. We all (about 15 of us) went for dinner and it was a riot. The whole night the server called me red (I was wearing a red shirt). They also gave us guys the infamous hats which can be shaped to look like a "special" cigarette or the male member, with funny sayings on the front that I can't list in this review. I think the only one I can put is "Two Pump Chump". They were pretty racy, scrap that, they were the speed of sound. The girls all got balloons tied to their hair with equally funny, if not worse phrases. When we all ordered our drinks we got the following spill: "If it's fizzy and brown it's Coke, if it's fizzy and white it's Sprite, if it's funny smelling Coke then it's Root Beer, and if it's looking like your Sprite has no bubbles its Water genius. They then threw a fistful of straws at us and told us to choke. Before our food came they bought us napkins and encouraged us to then throw them at other patrons. We complied. It was hilarious. Now onto the food. I ordered the Fried Scallops which came with fries. They were phenomenal. Cooked just right and the fries were crisp. On the returning two trips I found that they'd been taken off the menu. I can't recall what I got the other two times, but if I can't remember it then it was ok. Nothing to complain about. I'd definitely go back here in a heartbeat! We really need one in DC!!
(4)Billy Su B.
truly, ladies and gentleman, this is a penis's last resort. if you cannot get shrimp cocktail right, there can be no hope. i thought it would be safe to order. no. as i picked sadly at my bucket o' shrimp (all 6 of them), a symphony of clatter accosted my ears: screaming would-be brides under 25- breasts jiggling about their tacky tanks, liquor sloshing from the glass into their hazy lil' eyes and bad tops while their henchmen brides maids chant: chug, chug, chug.. O MY GOD TIFFANY I CAN SEE THROUGH YOUR HALTER TOP!!! meanwhile, a scrawny little fellow with bad earrings and a guitar sat on a stool wailing the most offensive version of houses of the holy that i have ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ....etc.. etc.. ......heard in my life. i am ashamed to have breached the threshold of this mad-house. WHEN am i going to learn to meet visiting tourist friends AFTER they've eaten at the bad restaurant they insisted on eating in. WHEN? o, and the waitresses do this 'cute' little thing where they're rude to you. the only thing this place got right was the name. no one enjoyed their food, with the exception of the girl next to me who liked her wings. she's from nebraska.
(1)tammy w.
HAh,, i didnt realize it was all an act at first.. this was the surprise that a few of my friends sprung up on me when I went there with them. Interestingly enough, the waitresses are pretty witty and some of the jokes that they do,, balloons/hats, are funny.. The only proiblem I had with the place was that I ordered a basket and there was wax paper covering it to make it look like a full basket.. so essentially i paid 15 bucks for a few pieces of meat,, still though,, a different kind of place..
(3)Janelle M.
This place totally ruined the good vibe I had while visiting Boston. Picture it - Boston - Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS vs the NY Yankees - walking around the city as fired up Boston fans make their way into various bars for the start of the game. Fun times, right? Well yeah, that's until we showed up at this place. We walk downstairs into this dark dining area with community seating at long picnic-like tables. The place is packed with drunk sorority girls, bachelorette parties, Cougars scoping out their prey, tourists, and people like myself - thinking, what the F am I doing here? Well, I figure, hey - at least the game is on, right? Of course, I can't hear it due to the horrible cover band blaring some sort of Top 40 hit. As for the food, not a lot of vegetarian items on the menu; however the waiter is sure to inform me that I must spend at least "X" amount of dollars for my dinner, when I try to order a number of side dishes to create some sort of vegetarian meal. Well, thanks for being so accommodating. So anyway, I order some overpriced pasta dish, minus the flesh and well, an overpriced pasta dish it was. Now, I'm minding my own business while waiting for my food and this douchebag waiter is sticking some sort of paper condom-like hat on my head with some sort of raunchy saying written with a Sharpie on the front. Ok, I get it - this is the deal, the wait staff is supposed to be raunchy and rude and make fun of you. No problem, I'm down, but eventually enough is enough. Do you realize you're not at all funny and I was just being a good sport? I've lost my patience - the food sucks, as does the deafening cover band, and I can't even check the score without being interrupted every second by this tool-bag waiter! In conclusion, I will never return to Dick's - even IF it was my last resort.
(1)Caitlin D.
I went with my parents, brother, brother's girlfriend, and my boyfriend. My parents have a really good sense of humor and enjoy sarcasm. If you'll be hurt by someone joking about you, then this isn't the place to go. The food was good. Our waitress was hilarious! One of the waiters took a picture of my brother and his girlfriend and ran around the restraurant pointing out what goofballs they were. Our waitress teased my boyfriend all night for being a brown noser since he asked to have the same kind of beer my dad was having. At the end of the night, we ended up being the only ones on the patio who got hats. They were really good. Here's what they said: Brother's Girlfriend: I stuff my bra Brother: I pee sitting down Mom: I'm still hot...now it just comes in flashes Dad: This pink thong is killing me Me: As seen on Girls Gone Wild Boyfriend: Ask me about my rash
(5)Priscilla L.
I came here to get drunk and I could say I've experienced better service at the Dick's in Las Vegas. When I was in Vegas, I didn't even have to order anything, and I was still entertained by the servers there. I expected a rude and bitchy server who could talk sh*t to my face at Dick's in Boston, but she was weak. As for the food, we ordered a sampler, which was good drunk food. I didn't really find anything appealing on the menu. I only gave this place 3 stars ONLY because the tax on the bill was $1.00 on a $50.00 check. I'm from california..and our tax is high.
(3)Kate F.
*** Please note: In this review I come off as a nasty nasty bitch. I am usually not! I am sweet. I like puppies. I love baking. Rainbows rock. But this particular afternoon, when I could have ended up somewhere simple but fun I ended up here, and it just rubbed me the wrong way. And shoot, sometimes bitchery just feels right... A summary of my review, in case you are too lazy to read the whole thing: YOU PROBABLY SHOULD NOT EVER GO HERE. The atmosphere, although it's their schtick to be rude, is mostly just stupid. Unless you're a 7 year old boy who's big sister gets picked on by the waiter - or your waiter happens to be 17 year old Chris Rock and therefor worth the annoyance for the genius humor and attitude, you probably won't find it very amusing. The food sucked. And even for what it claimed to be and did not achieve it was super expensive. I'm not picky when it comes to (greasy) chain restaurant fare, but this stuff was just nasty. Fries were cold and soggy, "crabby balls" were little more than chum made extra greasy with ineffective frying (booooooooo!), onion rings recommended to us were not as good as BKs, and if the pound of shrimp we got was a full pound I must weigh 569 pounds by their measure. (Though I admit to their relative tastiness.) Also, the beer was served in a warm glass and the hurricane was blah and came out super different both rounds. It's Faenuil Hall people, McCormick and Schmicks is here, there's a Cheers offshoot just down the way, shoot - go to a hot dog vendor and then spend the money you save whale watching or going to the aquarium or something. Not to be crude or anything but Dick's last resort sucked _____. ...Sorry, had to.
(1)Jennifer K.
This is another one of those "I can't believe that this place manages to get people in the door" type places. They have rude staff - which is the way it's intended to be - who sometimes can crack a smile out of a drunk patron, but in most cases are downright obnoxious as they try to make fun of you and make you laugh all at once. I'm all for dishing on my friends, I do that all the time, but if you're going to do that - do it right! The food sucks. At least they have beer. Definitely not a best -of-boston.
(2)Michael C.
I could live without ever going back. Food was very mediocre. Better food in Quincy's Market. just tougher to find a seat which is why we decided to come here.
(2)Tony Z.
Two years later... still sucks
(1)Amanda S.
I have mixed feelings on this place. Definitely liked the old location they had near the Pru better than this one, which attracts every tourist in town....but this one has a nice open/airy feel to it. First things first, if you've never heard of/been to a Dick's before the idea is that the servers are intentionally rude/sarcastic, throw napkins and straws at you, tie balloons to your hair, make you wear silly hats, etc. So if you're not all right with a little vulgarity, or don't have a good sense of humor, head elsewhere. If you're looking for good food, this is NOT the place. On food alone, I'd rate them 1-2 stars. Really bland. This is realy more of a drinking place - day or night. I could see it being good for groups - birthday parties, bachelorettes, etc. It might also be a good place to bring someone from out of town.
(3)Joyce K.
Worst restaurant experience ever. They gave away our reservation because our party took too long to assemble and loudly announced to all the other people that they couldn't be seated because of our dumbasses. So there we were humiliated in front of drunk high schoolers and whorish bridesmades waiting for an hour and a half for another table to open up. When it did, we were seated directly in front of the band so that all 18 of us could not converse in any audible manner. Instead I was reduced to a chimpanzee making exaggerated gestures and flailing my limbs around. Dick's is supposed to be gimicky with these paper condoms on your head with writings saying "I pee standing up" or "easier than community college" but no, they said they were too busy to do that with us. So then I guess everyone else in the room was privileged or something. The food was shit and all our orders were wrong. By the end of the night, my head was pounding and my stomach was heaving. Don't go here ever.
(1)Kev H.
Okay. Their Primary Job is to be an asshole to you throughout the service, I mean I've been offended so harshly and thuroughly; it's like there are no stereotypical jokes left in their repetoir. The food however was decent, I think they ripped people off on root beer. It's the only soft drink that comes in a bottle and costs 2.50 a pop. ***** me, the chicken fried chicken was superb, nice and greasy and coated thickly for the juices tostay in the chicken itself.
(3)Sherie J.
I read some of the other reviews and it seems to me that some of the people that went to Dick's are a bit *uptight*. I've removed the proverbial stick from my ass since moving to the West Coast. I was here for a bachlorette party recently and we had a blast. The hat with the balloons that said Bitch Gettin Hitched was fun..the waitress told me to fuck off several times which was highly appropriate at times...threw straws at us...refilled our beer without asking for more and was entertaining. The band was rockin' and pretty much incorporated our table into everything they did from the time we sat down. IT was a great time and if you go with an open mind and an outgoing crew you are guaranteed a great time. Bring it on baby!
(4)Nicole G.
If there was less than a 1...I would give it a negative. The food was terrible for the price, which ranged from $15-$20+. We should have went to Applebee's instead, at least I would have known what I was getting. The servers are supposed to serve with an attitude, however the attitude was so forced and fake it felt weird. Throwing napkins and straws in my food and getting sauce on my expensive clothes isn't the type of attitude I was looking for. I would never recommend this restaurant, the only laugh you get is at yourself for paying a high price for terrible food and just bad service. Sorry, Dicks is a little limp in my book.
(1)Brian C.
This used to be a place for down-and-dirty dive bar fun - kickass cover bands, decent pub grub by the bucket, random abuse and debauchery up to and including the odd flashing or bar fight. Although the staff is doing as good a job as ever, the management evidently stopped caring some time around 2009; the bands have been replaced by anemic solo performers, the crowds have thinned out, and the place just feels over. The odd bachelorette party coming through tends to look like they missed the memo.
(3)Melissa M.
This place gets negative stars, if applicable. Never in my 30 years have I felt so ignored and unwanted at an establishment. I know the employees have to be "rude" but they should actually bring you the correct drink when you request one. The "waitress" decided she hated me and refused to bring me a gin and tonic and called me a "lush" this was after eating fruit all day and enjoying one slice of pizza en route to this dump of a place. I definitely made sure I ate before I went because I won't eat the rats they try to pass off as food here. This waitress was a nasty, abominable person. She got my bf's drink wrong (gin and tonic) and when she acted rudely perplexed when I ordered one as well, she scoffed and that's when she called me a lush. WTF? I only wanted this one beverage because the malibu and pineapple juice tasted like just pineapple juice and ice. They don't have bathrooms, you have to walk through the tourist mecca and trap of Fanueil Hall and use their public bathrooms. Never again will I succumb to going to this place. I'm warning you go anywhere else or stay home and relax, they don't want you here! This place was also beyond loud and we had a party of 25 and they only had a table available for about 6 of us -- so everyone else had to just stand by their trash bags that were filled with trash. Okay, I'm off to cleanse myself of this "experience".
(1)PJ T.
Shorten review: Servers are a-holes to no end. Funny at first, but it's at the sacrifice of service. Loud atmosphere, so don't expect to talk to your group, your date, or yourself. Food's overpriced, presentation stinks. Try Mccormick's, Cheers, or Durgin Park, even the sausage guy is a cut above those DlCKS'last resort. Long, winded review: My buddies with Canadian IDs were forced to wait 10 mins before being allowed in, despite being 29 and 31. Servers threw menus at us, 'hushed' the girls in our party, lied about how good the 'pork bonerz' were (they were dry as heck), and quite frankly lacked any service. I think the servers were supposed to make it up with paper condom hats and balloons that read 'slut', 'easier than community college', or 'i vaca'd at brokeback mountain' funny for the about 15 mins, but being gimicky only goes so far if the service (timing, food temp, refill - wise) is lacking. Food: pork baby back ribs isn't too bad, actually ($19 for a full rack), over priced beer ($9) with take home mugs, tasty fries. that's it. nachos were tortilla chips thrown in a basket and ground beef and alittle bit of sour cream just in the corner really pathetic. TJ bars wouldn't serve that crap. They obviously don't give an ass about presentation. Dessert: don't know, my party wanted to get the f out. Seriously try a couple of the other places around there. Mccormicks is expensive but with the $2 happy hour bar food and apps... .you can't go wrong.
(1)Vanessa W.
I went to Dick's because I am an asshole myself, but as a server, I have always had to hold it in. Here at Dick's, they let it out. Anyway, this place is dumb overpriced. My friend and boyfriend each got the shrimp and they got like 5 shrimp for $16. It was comical. I got ribs and chicken...delish. But yea,h as expect the servers were wisecrackers but i didn't find it that funny. My friend was having an issue with his card and our server kept making jokes. We were like. "uh no bitch, let's stop the act for a second. This is money we're talking about." I really enjoyed the cover band playing. It's worth the visit but if you're hungry, don't kid yourself. Go somewhere you that will feed you. Oh and don't bring your kids. Christ, some grandma came it with 3 kids while I was there. WTF
(3)Jen J.
Fanueil Hall is definitely a better spot than its previous Back Bay location for this type of establishment. You can eat, get drunk and move onto all the other bars in the area. Not the greatest place for friendly service or delicious food, but that's their thing. It's a place to celebrate your birthday, start off a bachelorette party, or just get drunk and act stupid with a penis shaped hat on your head. The side salad wasn't bad but came in a small bowl which made it difficult to eat since everything was falling off my plate. The sampler platter was nothing special - your average fried frozen appetizers. The outdoor seating is good for people watching and checking out the scene. Be warned that there is no private restroom in the restaurant...you gotta wait in line to use the one in Quincy Market.
(2)Pete S.
The gimmick at this cookie-cutter chain is, "Ooh, look how CRAZY and CHEEKY we all are. You never know what we'll say or what will happen next!" The thing is, you know exactly what will happen: - Some fast-talking waitperson who is doing their best impression of Flo, the sassy waitress from TV's "Alice," will demonstrate why they're working at Dick's and not someplace where where the schtick would have to actually be funny. - Some hammered college or post-college women wearing clothes too small for them in bright colors will cackle and dance horribly. At least one will throw up. - Someone will order the best-sounding food deal on the planet, only to find it bland and horribly undersized when it arrives. - Finally, you'll drink and drink to at least concoct yourself an excuse for having been there -- "I was too drunk to know any better." They will foist some kind of free souvenir glass upon you. You'll do your best to leave it on a bench in the T, in hopes that no one will find out you wasted a night here, but try as you may, when you awaken hungover, there it will be, staring you in the face to remind you.
(1)MJ T.
If you take it for what it is, a quirky chain bar restaurant in a Boston's biggest tourist hub, then you won't be dissappointed. Love their Big Ass Glass beers, love their Drunkin Shrimpies, love their verbal abuse, and love that they will give you a hat that says "I've seen more C@&* than a gas station urinal."
(5)Morgan G.
If you're looking for beer and french fries and to watch drunken debauchery among a plethora of 21st birthday/bachelorette parties, you've got your place. This is mostly a ribs and burgers place, and if you take too long to order, you WILL be made fun of. It's their schtick. Deal with it. (Their philosophy too.) Our waitress took her gig a little too seriously and sat down with my mother and I practically throughout our entire meal. She did the same with the people behind us and it took 20 minutes to get the check. It's a good place to END your night and you're craving their Bucket of Fries, when they're about a half hour away from last call and you've honestly just stopped caring.
(2)Kristy C.
This place certainly isn't about the food; more so the atmosphere and entertainment. And that's what you're paying for. I've been to Dick's 4 times, 3 of which I only vaguely remember due to ridiculous amounts of alcohol. But the review must go on. Now, you can't go into Dick's expecting a great meal, but what you can expect is a good time (if you're in the right state of mind). As far as the location, it's terrific. Right in the center of Faniuel Hall, so there's lots to do beforehand (I'm not sure how much you would want to do in public with balloons tied to your hair). Did I forget to mention that? Yes, they will tie balloons to your hair, and/or make paper hats for you to wear. Decent size place, full bar, big tables. Good for a night out with a group of friends; even better when there is beer involved.
(3)Emily S.
Go to experience the joy of seeing tourists humiliated. The guy knew we were locals so he only laid on some mild sarcasm. Thanks guy. Chicken sandwich was tolerable. Water glass was gigantic. Food cheap. Seeing the college kids from NH treated like dirt was worth the price of lunch.
(2)Stryker C.
One word...lousy. Lousy food, lousy atmosphere, lousy jokes. It's got none of these going on...and the pretend rude waitress, just dorky. The food is really really mediocre, at best, just not worth the price, and, well, I'll never drop another penny here.
(1)Natalie D.
The food is overpriced and doesn't taste that great but my waiter was barely around to humor us... My company and I were bored to tears and the food just made things worse....
(2)Selene K.
I had a blast at Dick's. I went with friends after dinner for drinks on a Saturday night and stayed the rest of the night. It wasn't too busy and they had a great live band that took requests. The bar tender had an attitude but I found it quite amusing considering my drunken state. Our water was hilarious and even gave me a hat upon request. They carried my favorite tequila, but not beer, but that's okay, not many place in NE do. The outdoor seating was closed, but we would have sat inside due to the cold weather anyway. I plan to go back for my b-day soon.
(4)Mick T.
Good for a stag/hen party, or a huge crowd and U don't where else to go. I'd agree with most of the reviews. But, Dick's saving grace is their outdoor seating. On a nice warm Spring night, or a nice cool Summer night, it's not a bad spot to sit outside chill with friends and have a beer (and smoke!). The food ain't great quality but you get a lot of it. Inside it feels a bit like a frat party, so bring all your friends! Funnily enough the last time I was there (summer 2005) some tourist exited with his wife and kids, while I was chilling outside, and exclaimed "Dick's was the only thing he enjoy in Boston". Update: My review was for the old location on Huntington ave.
(3)Todd L.
the food is ok, not the worst. they are supposed to be mean to you while you are there, but out waiter couldn't really think of anything unique to make fun of us by. a touristy kinda place to visit.
(3)Vanessa F.
Took my 13 year old daughter, while visiting Boston, at her request. She thought it would be fun to go and be abused by the wait staff. No problem there plus it was a gorgeous day to sit outside at Quincy Market. However, it is just another chain with mediocre food. For that reason, I won't return.... there are so many other better food choices in Boston.
(2)Mama B.
Server was kinda funny.. but busy , Food was jush MEH. Salad was awful.. only thing good was the chicken which he forgot and had to get. Hats are funny.. Prices are not !! Dessert gross! since when is pudding solid ! .. I would've sent back if he actually came back to check on table... Lesson learned! Never go back.
(2)Sarah S.
never again: - food was bad - drinkers said their drinks were bad - waitress was bad. c'mon, since when is being treated extraordinarily rudely by your waitress considered "fun"? - bad, bad, bad.
(1)Suz L.
Seriously, they are not "hats". They may call them that, but they are meant to look like something else all together. And I gotta say, the more the tourists walk around Quincy Market proudly showing off their "hats", I just wanna beat them with a stick!!!! How stupid are you?? The humiliation continues... haha.
(2)John F.
Alright, I'll admit it's cheesy, but if you want to sit outside and people watch at Faneuil Hall with 22 oz draft, and over pay for a burger, then it ain't that bad as others have said.
(3)Brian L.
Ok, so the point of Dick's is to be treated like crap. It's kinda hard to review the attitude of the waitress when this is the whole point. So based solely on the food, I wasn't pleased. I ordered a bucket of chicken, expecting a bucket filled with chicken. I was surprised (not in a good way) when I got a bucket which had the top covered and the chicken was sitting on top. Definitely not worth it. I don't mind being treated poorly with a embarrassing hat, but no need to make me feel like crap because I'm still starving afterwards. Go once if you really feel like experiencing the novelty of it, which actually is fairly entertaining, but no need for any repeat trips
(2)Enay V.
I believe that this place is as good as the company you have with you. If you go here with a touchy crowd, it won't be fun at all. But if you have a lively crowd that has thicker skin, it's a riot. Our waitress was like a meaner version of Carrie Heffernan (King of Queens...hello?!) & she was funny as hell. The drinks were always full & our appetizers were great. We had a huge party of 14 and no one's order got messed up (which is rare). The prices were a little much & the food wasn't that good - most people in my party had said - ribs were awful, fish & chips were greasy as hell. Apps were ok, the Dolly Parton, that I had, blackened, was actually damn good. So..granted, it's a tourist trap in Faneuil Hall but this place isn't bad if you're looking for cheap entertainment in the form of waitresses & waiters..
(3)Heidi M.
I have gone to Dick's a few times, pre-Fanueil Hall days and post. All were for birthday or bachelorette parties. Let's commence the review for the Fanueil Hall location: 1. We chose the bachelorette party menu. Mistake number one. There are not many vegetarian options and guess what, EVERY option is a greasy chicken wing or tendors thing, or the shrimp option (as a vegetarian the one I chose) was a PEEL YOUR OWN shrimp! Ok... 10 ladies dressed TO THE NINES for a night out... fabulous. Just what I want down my dress... shrimp legs and juice. 2. Bachelorette party = heavy drinking. DICKS DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN BATHROOM. That's right folks, you have to leave the restaurant and walk down to the public bathrooms. They are NOT close. I'm sorry but this is just plain TERRIBLE. I would rather stick a fork in my eye than ever go to Dicks again.
(1)A J.
I guess this is a good place to go if you have a big group, such as a bachelor/bachelorette party (thats what brought me in) or a fraternity reunion. But definitely not the place to take kids, your parents, a first date, or anyone you respect. Yeah rude servers, funny. At least our waitress was good enough to balance making stupid hats with sexual puns while taking our orders. But it was a little ridiculous and the novelty wore off fairly quickly. The menu is pretty limited, although the crab balls are good-- theyre essentially mini fried crab cakes, but $10 for a few little balls and french fries isnt the greatest deal for a lunch menu. I dont plan on coming back here...unless I end up on a date with a jerk, maybe I'd suggest going here after and slip the server some money to piss him off. Maybe then I would find the rudeness amusing!
(2)Steven M.
My friend from brazil was meeting his uncle for the first time in 20 years. They picked Dicks as it was the closest place to have a drink. I ended up meeting them an hour later so my friend asked the waitress if they could move over to a larger table that would fit all three of us. She snapped in his face that the table he pointed to was in another section. His uncle had gone to the restroom and she had the nerve to tell us to go wait at the bar til all of our party was there. Had I thought there was a manager who cared I would have asked to speak with them. So stupid that she would be so rude to some of the quietest people there. I tried to tell the hostess about this when she re-sat us. All she had to say was that she hadn't done it. Wow. I've never seen wait staff care so little about the people who are tipping them. Will never waste my money there again.
(1)Becca P.
Dick's is definitely a fun place to go if you enjoy rude humor, "condom" hats with rude remarks, and food in a metal bucket. I went here for my friend's birthday a while back and it was really fun. This place is great for groups and birthdays. The waiters are paid to be mean b**ches to you. The food is ordinary and served in metal buckets with parchment paper (i think). A bit overpriced but the theme of the place is exciting. 4 stars- On experience and service 2 stars- On food and price So a 3, to even it out. To describe in a two words: Fun & Feisty
(3)Hieu N.
Stopped by here the other day with some friends. She was a friendly bitch, not one of those that youd wanna strangle. I was crowned with a "PIMP" hat. Dicks, You have redeemed yourselves.
(4)Ling N.
Pure shit. Visited here as recommended by some friends. Food was well below average and expensive for the previously frozen food they serve. Went as a group of 4, all ordered different things, all very shitty. I do understand the concept of this place but there's no reason to wait 30 minutes to get our entrees, then 40 minutes afterwards for dessert, on top of a 20 minute delay in getting the check. Ordered the brownie dessert, which was just a crumbly, dry, poor excuse for a brownie slathered next to over frozen brick-like ice cream. The environment was pretty unsanitary. Would never come back here. Would never recommend .
(1)Jason L.
Came here for a good friend's birthday last night. I think one's experience is solely dependent on their waiter/waitress. Our waiter was this funny fat guy, who made some pretty funny jokes and hats. Also, the service was ridiculously fast. That being said, this place is ALSO a restaurant. In a place like this, the food is secondary to the experience...and it shows. Ended up paying ~$25 for a half rack of ribs, fries, slaw, and a beer. Small portions, I ended up finishing a friend's nachos and chili I was so hungry. Ribs were cooked tender, but no flavor. Everything else tasted like bar food. Funny part of the night? serious creepers around the bar. some raggedy drunk 40 year old going table to table. hilarious. Bottom line? - Come try it once. Don't bring anyone over 35. I can think of 100s of places better for $25 a person. Want funny? Bring funny friends to dinner, easy as that. Food (3/10) Atmosphere (4/5) Service (5/5) Value (2/5)
(2)Greta K.
When I tried Dick's for the first time, I could have blamed them. When I tried Dick's the second time, I should have just blamed myself. What is it with these bad restaurant themes? First, Joe's Crab Shack (which really sucks) and then Dick's Last Resort, one of the worst restaurant concepts on earth (besides that place in Asia where you literally eat out of a dish that looks like a toilet). However, it wasn't my idea to come here and my friend and I literally wanted some place to plop down and have a drink and a small bite to eat after a long day of walking around Boston. I was hesitant though because I had been to this restaurant in San Antonio like ten years ago (Dick's has actually been around that long) and the waitress got pissed off when the sandwich I ordered w/o mayo came of course, with mayo. You may know about my mayo phobia. Anyway, flash forward and there we were at Dick's in Boston. I know the waiters are paid to do their part and I paid to eat here, but it is just ridiculous. No plates for the food, our silverware was thrown at us, and the waiter tells me I have some kind of throat problem (?). What did the French Canadians at the table next to us think of this restaurant? Stupid Americans, I'm sure. Dick's is an all-American, all asshole concept. And the chicken is overpriced and ain't that great, either.
(1)Kim P.
Dick's is a good place to go for a fun night because of the theme. The food is OK but the theme makes up for it. We wanted to take my friend for her bachelorette party but when I tried to make a reservation they claimed they wouldn't take any reservations on a Friday or Saturday night. I understand a lot of places do this at times but you won't even take an 8 person bachelorette party? Fine, we'll go elsewhere.
(2)Gonzalo B.
First off, I'm still getting over - or trying to - the fact I went in here. Well, it was a slow, quiet Tues nite, so...stopped for a beer and an app or 2. Large Harpoon Winter was around $7 clams and they give you a large glass to go, which is a nice touch. Natch, there are all kindsa tourista traps around, and this one ranks right on up there...and, there is no real 'Dick' - though if there was one he'd prob be one... Made the mistake of ordering the fried calamari...one of the worst I've had. The 'crab balls" (yeah, crabby balls) were better, with a spicy dipping sauce and decent fries. The best thing about this quick stop was the sexy Brazilian chiquita nubile senorita curvy Hazy. If she wants to talk naughty to you then, by all means, take it like a man. She's pouty, in the gooood way.
(2)Krys A.
Over-RATED. Seeing people walk through Faneuil Hall with either silly cone head hats on their head or balloons tied to hair makes you wonder what the hell really goes on in Dicks? Well its overrated. Its like fast food, except expensive. I've been 3 times with large groups of people and not one time have I enjoyed the food. And the beer and mixed drinks, GOOD LORD they're expensive. But hey, you get free hats, balloons and BIBS! (Yes I said BIBS) So Dicks motto is for them to be a dick to you, they throw straws and napkins at you, yell at you... silly stuff. The only decent thing about this place, is the insulting comments which are written on the hat or balloon that is stuck to your head. Which of coarse you cant read but as soon as it gets on your head everyone will be laughing their ass off AT YOU. What sucks is the wait staff person ties the balloon to about 10pieces of hair which sticks STRAIGHT up because of the helium leaving you with a striking headache in that one little spot your hair is being yanked from! Ugh. If its your birthday you usually get a big cone hat with 10 balloons attached to it. You'll get insults like, been ridden more times than the Amtrak, ex porn star, last seen on girls gone wild, i wonder why my wife calls me minute man, i shaved my balls today... ETC. They can def get creative, but other times they aren't that funny, but just point and laugh anyways to make the person with the balloon on their head that cant see what it says paranoid anyways ;) Going there to eat for dinner especially on a weekend sucks!! Always a wait, and you CANT get seated until your whole party is there, there could be 8 of you waiting for 1 or 2 more people and they STILL wont sit you. So if you sign up to be on the waiting list, they don't give you a buzzer thingy, they take down your phone number. (Which is the worst idea evvvverrrrr) Me and a bunch of girls were out for a bachelorette WAITING for the phone call at the bar next door having a few drinks in the meantime, well guess what.. it was too noisy we didn't hear the phone ring and missed the call. Screw that idea! Don't go there looking for good food or cheap drinks... Go for a laugh and a beer that's about it.
(2)Peter H.
Awful place! Went here with a work colleague for lunch as the wait for Houston's was too long and we wanted burgers. Food is cheap but you get what you pay for: the burger was very greasy and the fries overcooked. We weren't sure if the waiter was being a 'dick' because it's part of the atmosphere or cos he just is one. Probably ok if you're a tourist (and don't know better) or, as other people say in their reviews, are after somewhere for a stag-/hen-party. Otherwise...
(2)Aaron C.
Won Halloween eating contest 2nd place and received a $200 gift card so of course I'm giving this place at least four stars. All the food here is pretty good actually I don't know why people are rating it so bad. Just cause they can't handle the fake mean personalities that the waiters put on? I actually made friends with two of them because I kept coming back to use up my gift cards and I was the little asian kid that won 2nd place at the eating contest. No but seriously, the food here is pretty good and well valued. The rack of ribs is humongous and the crocodile balls are very good indeed. Although most things here are friend. The portions are well sized and I always leave happy. Just make sure to expect the "dick" attitudes and condoms on your head. Good food and Good service. Took away a star because too many high schoolers go here to eat... annoying
(4)Angela T.
Like most people recognise before coming here, Dick's Last Resort is an "experience". What you are paying for is a combination of the location and the outrageous theme of the restaurant. The food is sub-par for the price - a pretty average selection of fried food and ribs. This may only be at night/on weekends, but beware that you are not allowed to have an appetizer as an entree, or split entrees with other people. We were told everyone must order their own meal. Most of our table had beers, but I had their signature lemonade-type-drink. It was delicious - the kind of thing I like where the alcohol taste is not overwhelming. I was supposed to get to keep the glass it came in, but I forgot about it! The service is, well, what they tell you it's going to be: horrible. But in a funny way. I went for a "bachelor" party (even though I'm a girl), so there were about 15 of us at one of their long tables. Our waitress was really good at being a bitch to us, as she was supposed to be, requiring one of our party to collect all the drink and food orders for her and bringing us the famous paper hats with writing on them. "13 and Getting Hitched" for the groom, "Pole Dancer", and "Porn Star" were among some of our hat labels, and at the end of the night she tied us all together with rolls of toliet paper. We were probably average customers - not really into the atmostphere, but not super uptight either. I felt really sorry for one of the tables near us, which looked like a bunch of high school girls celebrating something. I don't know their story, but they didn't seem to understand the theme of Dick's, and were getting increasingly upset. All in all, it's not really my type of place. Between my boyfriend's meal and my meal, we paid about $60. For $30 per person or so, there are so many other places I'd rather be. I appreciate a more usual and tame dining experience, although it was a bit fun to go just once. A disclaimer: I wasn't picked on by the staff much and I didn't choose to pick a fight, so other people's experiences are probably different.
(2)Victoria H.
If i have to go to the worst prison in the world like alcatriz compared to this resterant. I'll rather go to the worlds most terrible prison! The Waiters are just as worst as the whole joint. they are rude and iresponisble, i went there with a cople of my friends last year, to celebrate my friends birthday! that was the worst idea ever! the prices of the food was overpriced, and the bar was just as terrible as the actural menu food! I wish that place would cloese down, it's like very bad case of fleas, I rather eat a bowl of dirt then going back there! they not only are they rude, but they want the costumers to wear stupid hats on top of their heads as a joke! well I was sure as hell wasn't laughing at it. After we ate our food I didn't leave one tip to my ridiculous waiter who was sling stuff at us like we were dogs! For those of you out there who are even thinking about going to this dummy place, RUN!!! AWAY this place is not worth the time nor your dignity
(1)Amanda L.
I think a lot of people get confused when they come into this establishment. They are supposed to be sarcastic and rude and it is hilarious. What better of a place to have this type of restaurant than the sarcasm capital; Boston, MA. The staff does silly things to the customers like give them huge hate with funny phrases. Towards the later hours I am told things can get a bit out of hand but during the day it was silly phrases like "Silver Fox." I also saw one waiter putting a bib on a girl! It was funny. I got the Philly Cheese Steak which was delicious. I was looking for something full of flavor and falling all over, that's exactly what I got. I did not get a cocktail but my friend did and said it was delicious as well.
(5)Alena B.
This place is in a nice location...the Quincy market is great and central and a nice way to break a day of sight seeing. I wouldn't eat at Dick's though unless you don't have time for hunting out another place. It is great for kids though and the food is average.
(2)Kathleen S.
This place is overrated. These servers aren't particularly funny for the same reason that waitresses at Hooter's typically aren't that great looking. Servers aren't actors; well, outside NY and LA anyway. I would need to step in a time machine or be half in the bag to enjoy paper hats with quips written on them. The food is overpriced, cheaply prepared, and presented about as well as the hostess' jokes. I thought I could come up with something good to say, but I guess I can't. OH YA! Location. It is by hotels and tourist destinations, so I guess that is good.
(2)Andrew S.
We were looking for a place around Fanieul hall that didn't have a cover, and would accept people with Learners permits from NYC... The previous night we went to Sissy K's (Not bad), Trinity (Sucked), and The Good Life (Pretty okay). As stated below, the general idea of this bar is that your basically paying your waiters/bartenders/etc to be an asshole to you... which might sound bad, but its fun if a) thats your style, b)your drunk c) your with a fun crowd. Reasons why its fun: a)There were a few bachelorette parties going on and they pounced on a few of my friends (fun for them anyway) b)"Wicked" cheap drinks, 2.75 24oz PBRs, $3 Killian Drafts c) No cover (even with coverband) d)Fun atmosphere
(4)Rob K.
Although somewhat amusing, the food was awful!
(2)Crystal S.
Stopped in Dick's after several drinks at a nearby bar and had a grand time. Our waiter was hilariously rude and made my friend a giant dick hat. The food was meh, I ordered bbq chicken wings which were dry and soaked in too sweet sauce. The fries were pretty good though. This is definitely not a place for people without a sense of humor! (And it's much more fun after you've downed a few cold ones..so do that first!)
(3)Hussam B.
It is simple. The food is absolutely terrible. People go there just to have fun.
(1)Kimberly W.
Ah, Dick's Last Resort. This place is great if you're looking for a fun/funny night out with friends or for a celebration. The servers really get into character and seem like they enjoy getting into the theme. I love that the whole restaurant has a unified theme, actually - the food is served in metal buckets, the servers throw straws and utensils (folded in napkins) at you, and funny paraphernalia on the walls. I'd prefer to get a condom hat over the balloon tied to my hair (which they ALWAYS seem to choose for me!) because it knots my hair and is painful to take out. The food is pretty good from what I remember..nothing too special or unique, but good enough to go back and eat there multiple times. A bit pricey which is a shame because I don't think the food is all that unique, but I think the inflated price is due to the theme of the restaurant. It's a restaurant I've been to multiple times, but it's more for big groups of friends and is usually a planned thing. Not really a good impromptu place unless you're in the mood for it.
(3)Mathieu B.
There's a lot of 1 star. I guess lot of people didn't get the joke. I found the concept quite original even though it was quite weird. I don't understand why you would pretend crappy service with some «white trash» waitress pretending hard to be pissed. I got one that didn't pushed the concept too hard. She was just really friendly and actually not bitchy. That was something I wish i'd see from other waitresses. I guess the problem with the concept is «how far can you go?» This must take quite sometime to master and even if MOST of the clients are 1 times clients because it's in Quincy Market, as a business you WANT some regulars. So I got some Chicken and rib for 15$ it was an ok price for the area (we're in the Motherland of Tourist trap after all). It was well season, well cooked and it felt like eating with no manners some comfort food was OK with the concept of the place. I'm giving 3 stars because everybody there were quite ok with the concept and you could see most of them being happy. Still, a weird business concept that could be worked out a little with some more friendly approach.
(3)Rafaela S.
Servers tried to be funny but were rude and threw our food all over the table instead of serving us. Ridiculous. Also, as mentioned by others, the food was gross and over priced. Would not recommend this place to anybody.
(1)Mike T.
Lousy food: I ordered a wrap. The tortilla was too dry and hard, cheese wasn't even melted, chicken tasted charred. Poor service: Outside of placing our order, bringing food, and bringing our check, our waitress didn't come to check on us and another waiter was borderline rude to multiple customers (trying to be funny though).
(2)Laurie C.
They bussed our food while we were eating it. Had to fight the waiter to get a menu, then a fork. I get the concept... and they were funny sometimes.. but come on man, I want to eat my freaking dinner!
(1)Stephen S.
The reason people go to Dick's is to be harassed by the waitstaff and likewise harass the waitstaff. Back in the good ol' days I use to go to the location in the Pru and talk s*** to the waitresses while they would question my sexuality and parentage. It was good times. Going to Dick's in Faneuil is like seeing Guns a Roses perform live in 2008 when you had seen them just after the release of Use Your Illusion, a confusing and disheveled experience. Sure, the food is the same, fried and greasy, but there's less heart in their insults and much less creativity. Maybe it's because they're in a more touristy spot, but damnit I miss the politically incorrect insults!
(2)Laurie P.
Arrived in Boston for a show and had a couple of hours to walk around on 4/29. Gorgeous afternoon! Our son wanted to sup here, so we did. Food was just passable, but it was a fun experience. Sat in the patio side and did a lot of laughing and people watching. We all had our dunce caps on, lol! I did not appreciate the heavy metal satellite music, but that's just me.
(3)Doug M.
this place sux - what a dump - avoid at all costs...
(1)Carlos P.
Was there during a recent visit to Boston. The rude/smartass ambiance is very apparent but funny which is part of the
(3)Jason L.
Great food and an awesome atmosphere! The main theme of this place is for the waitstaff to be as rude to you as possible, in a joking way of course. It made for a very fun evening!
(5)Kristine C.
"You ever been here before?" "Yeah" "Well, it's called Dick's for a reason" My favorite waitress is right. If you go to Dick's, you're going to get bitchy service. They're expected to be that way. It creates the atmosphere. Just enjoy it, be a bitch back, and the people that work there will love you. In an asshole-ish kind of way. And then they'll start talking to you like the human being they are. On special occasions (Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo, etc), they have specials that are amazing. Like $3 margaritas that have maybe a little too much tequila in them. Who could ask for more? If you're looking for something to eat and want to share with someone: get the nachos. Delish. They actually put jalepenos on this huge plate that most normal people wouldn't be able to finish by themselves. As a fan of spicy, mexican (or mexican-like) food, this is what I get each time I go to Dick's. The amount and quality is definitely worth the price. Go, have fun, get some drinks, some nachos, be a dick, and you'll have a good time. And most likely a humiliating hat that says something about you loving box or anal.
(4)Gretchen M.
For a tourist place, we were pleased with the food and humored by the "rude" service. Our waiter struck up a conversation and was a darn good server. The food was very good-my husband had the king crab legs, I had the ribs & wings (very good) and the chicky tender app was really good too. The portions looked small at first, but since we are in a hotel, not having leftovers was perfect!
(4)Nathan B.
We went here knowing full well that the point of the place is to be ridiculed with goofy hats on. However, when a table of 18 comes in together, it's probably best for a server to know what is funny and what is not. Our particular server lost himself about a $500 table when he called my friend's mother a "douche bag bitch" in front of the whole family when she asked for a menu. The line was crossed, so the whole table walked out and went to Durgin Park.
(1)Karla Mabelle Angel T.
DICKS last resort... theyre kinda really are a D**K in a funny and sarcastic way. If you are sensitive and you cant stand sarcasm nor insulting jokes you dont wanna eat here. This place is good for big groups of friends than family because here you wanna eat and laugh at the same time. ALthough me and my friend kind of escaped from the insulting hats and sarcastic funny servers because we sat on the bar which i guess not their territory anymore hahaha. Food was good , i ordered lobster and it was big. The bartender/server was nice and very attentive. Prices are reasonable. No reason not to come back :)
(3)Mimi H.
I don't get it. Why would anyone want to pay a ridiculous amount of money to get harassed by some douche bag waiter. I only gave this place 2 stars because a couple a years ago I had the best Buffalo Chicken Salad in my life here. My family went to Easter brunch here one year when it was at the old location. The waiters aren't dicks on that day and there was gospel singers. I think it was fun but it was a long time ago. It is a little fun with a big group but I went there for lunch with my mom a little while ago and the place was empty, another family came and they sat them right next to us. I felt really awkward and asked if we could sit some where else and the waiter was actually pissed off and was a totally ass about it. And I think the other family was insulted. They said "Here at dick's we want you to make friends" WTF! It was annoying.
(2)Bret C.
Dick's is a place that's fun to go with a group...Once. Fairly pricey and just average, the food isn't the main attraction. It's the white hats with the funny phrases! Can't beat it for a unique experience. Horrible service is a ton of fun and entertaining. I asked for a napkin and got a huge stack thrown at my head. Chicken wings were tasty! I might go back with some people from out of town, but wouldn't seek it out. Try it once!
(2)Brandon C.
This is only a place you go for the fun of it because the food is really ordinary. The menu is small and the prices are ridiculous for what you get. The waiters are funny at first but after awhile you get sick of their smart ass answers and you just want them to give you what you asked for. I guess it is a good place to go for a party but that's just about it.
(2)Laureen B.
Bad food, horrible wait staff (obviously) we went for a fun batchlorette party but they got everything wrong, we got yelled at for smoking outside...I dunno, it just stunk!!! I wouldn't EVER go there just to eat..being there for a silly party wasn't even fun!!!
(1)Laura W.
Come on people, what's with the bad reviews?!! Dick's Last Resort is the place you go if you feel like having a balloon tied to your hair that says "I love dicks" or "My legs are like 7-11", having the tourists walk by pointing and laughing at you, and simultaniously eating some freakin fantastic food! The Pasta La Vista was soooo good, spicy, creamy and chickeny, I go back just for that. The beer glasses are big, too. Plus, I love sitting out in the sunshine of Fanueil Hall... I wouldn't take kids here (I've seen families, and that's just a little weird... there were two little boys next to us once, and the waiter gave them hats that said "I sniff glue" and "I play with barbies". Okay, cute, and hopefully not traumatizing.) I wouldn't bring someone here if they didn't have a sense of humor.... but most cool people would like it! The waiters are purposely rude, but that's the fun of it - and they'll usually stop and harrass you/ chat with you, since they're not worried about pleasing the other customers. Mmm, Pasta La Vista, how I miss you...
(4)Stephen G.
One of the guys in my crew, Donny, went to jail for a bit for some shit back in the day (so what?). After the crew left Dick's, he turned to me and said, "That reminded me of prison so much I almost shivved the bartender." True story.
(1)Graham C.
Went here for the old birthday. That would be normal, as many other people were celebrating their birthdays as well. Except I was the only one who had been born in the 70's, by a long shot. It wasn't that bad. I think the waiter noticed that we all looked like we knew what a Roth IRA was and didn't know who Hannah Montana was and sort of left us alone. We got the paper hats and the food. The food was meh, and it wasn't a lot of meh either. Sort of like okay tapas at full entree prices. Listen, there are worse places you could wind up in on your birthday, like the ER at Mass General and all that really matters is you're with your friends. But who likes the whole fake attitude thing. Maybe you do before you enter the "workforce" and get real attitude all day. Walk on by kids....
(2)Roni E.
Yehhhhh, I came, I saw, I left. Not really. Came here with Scott and some of his buddies for an engagment gathering. It wasn't what I expected it to be. The music was awful. The staff was mehhhh..... but they weren't real a*holes either... I was expecting the latter. Girls had their "hats". It was actually kinda boring...
(2)A R.
Food is horrible. It's messy. Spilled drinks and napkins litter the floor. They wear pieces of paper around your head, add a balloon and call it a hat. The servers are mean to you on purpose -- ehh someone may enjoy paying unreasonable prices for a bucket of fries and dry chicken/ribs but I can definitely do without this place. "The experience" as people mentioned sucks.
(1)Cliff B.
Hard to know how to rate a place that gives intentionally bad service as it's niche. One member of our party - who worked in hospitality for many years - just couldn't come to terms with the rude waitstaff and had to leave, but the rest of us embraced the silliness of it all and enjoyed watching waiters throw cutlery down on tables with complete apathy, stick hats with stupid insults on people's heads, and generally give out sass. Must be a fun job (how do they interview for that?!) Food was ok. Meals go for that quantity not quality thing that's prevalent in a lot of American bars & bistros. Nothing to get excited about there. Where they lost points with me was the outright con with the beers - they advertise one price then slug you for another because they've upsold you without your knowledge to a drink option where you get to keep the glass. Looking around, every table left their glasses behind, no doubt unaware that they paid extra for the privilege of the establishment then being able to 'sell' these glasses again and again to unsuspecting patrons. Pretty dodgy stuff Dick. I took mine just out of spite and left it in our airbnb.
(3)Rae C.
Since I used a 20% off coupon through Yelp, my waiter advised I should write an awesome review and mention how handsome he was; here you go, bud! (He actually was a good looking dude.) Ok so unfortunately, I truly wish I could write an amazing review, but my time there wasn't really anything special. My boyfriend and I had been excited to go here for months as we purchased tickets to the Sox game we attended yesterday back in May and knew we wanted to grab lunch at Dick's prior based on its hilarious reputation. As the wait staff will tell you upon being greeted, they are called Dick's because the employees are dicks to their customers (intentionally, that's their brand). We looked forward to being treated like it was taking us forever to make up our minds and told our choice in food was questionable; we truly wanted awful service. Well, the experience WAS bad but for the wrong reasons. Our waiter was pretty tame, hardly said anything rude though he did take his time checking in on us. He did have his moments though: At one point he stole my sunglasses, hit me (well, my hat) and told me to "leave that poor lady alone" when a passerby inquired about our headgear, and when he asked what we wanted to order, he walked away ignoring us (but he came back!). You could tell he was a nice guy trying to be mean and forgetting/failing to do so. He seemed more like someone I'd want to be friends with than the mean waiter we hoped for. Which brings me to the food. Wow. I don't even know what to say. It was just terrible. SERIOUSLY. To be completely candid and honest, some of the worst (if not THE worst) restaurant food I've ever had in my 25 years of life and being a self-proclaimed foodie. My boyfriend got a cheeseburger, which I need to mention on their menu are called "big ass burgers"; they're a little smaller than average (sorry, don't have a picture) and in the words of my boyfriend, tasted like frozen patties bought from the supermarket. I got fish and chips because while we were waiting for our table to open, we walked through the marketplace (where we probably should have gotten food instead) and it got me inspired. No joke, my tater tots that were probably store bought and frozen (which I subbed from regular fries for an extra dollar) were the best part of my meal (and they weren't even that great...). The fish, which were two PATHETICALLY small pieces of fried cod, was horrendous. They came out on a bucket. Yes, ON. Like they took a small metal bucket, draped paper over the top of the opening and put my two sad pieces of cod to rest. Upon receiving it we thought "Oh, there must be more fish in the bucket." Nope. Empty. How the F is anyone supposed to eat fish on flimsy, thin paper draped over the hole of an empty bucket? I had to take the paper off and put it on the table. The tartar sauce literally made me nauseous. I was so sad because this was my first meal of the day and I was pretty hangry (I had forgotten to eat breakfast and we got our meals around 2:30). We also got an order of the chicken bites as an appetizer because I was so starved but it came out with the rest of our food. Kinda feel weird saying this but I'm almost certain what meat was under the thick layer of "crispy" crust was NOT chicken and the BBQ sauce was gross. The meat pellets we're also minuscule; idk about you but if I order something called "chicken bites" I assume I'll at least have to cut it in half with a knife and fork but not these - you could very well put 5 in your mouth and still have room for like 10 more without having your mouth be overflowing and unable to chew. Very disappointing. Now onto the hats. We couldn't wait to be made fun of. Before we came we Googled some hats to get an idea of what we were getting ourselves into, so the bar was set pretty high. When we finally got our hats like halfway through our service, our phrases were generic af. I noticed they were repeating a lot of phrases on hats throughout the restaurant when I was under the impression these were all personalized once the waiter got a feel for you. Nope. If you were slightly bald you got "What bald spot?" Another common one was "Will twerk for a dollar." If you were a little boy with a sister you got "I play with my sister's Barbies." Mothers got "I hate kids." My boyfriend and I's hats went together, which was probably common for all couples. His stated to shhh because I thought he was still straight and mine was that I was the reason men turn gay... I understand it's likely difficult to come up with personalized witty insults for each patron, but this was also a let down. In conclusion: if you see a restaurant with bad reviews, don't go unless you're hoping your experience will miraculously be different. We did just that and left with regret. I ended up getting a hot dog at the game because I was still hungry...
(1)Shell L.
***Don't bring little ones here! Waiter prob damaged my 6 yr old for life!" My teens and I wanted to go here because we noticed on our last trip to Boston people were wearing funny paper hats... so it must be fun! Up until this point our overnight trip to Boston had been great! Stayed on a boat at the marina, Frost Ice Bar, Red Sox Game (and win against the Yankees) but god what a mistake to leave Dick's as our last stop. I get the idea... rude servers... been to these kind of themed restaurants before when they throw straws, yell at the kids to eat, etc but this waiter probably damaged my 6 year old for life. When I asked for the check he said "ya I'm sick of your stupid daughter, take her and leave". When I tried to laugh it off and pretend he was talking to her 15 year old sister who could take this treatment he cut me off more than once and said "No! I'm talking to your stupid little daughter, grab your stupid 4 eyed daughter and leave" The he called her 4 eyes sevral times. "Dicking around" is fine but perosnally insulting a little girl went too far....a**hole. I sent her out immediately to get Ice Cream with her sis. At that point I believe he realizeed he went to far. On another note, the food is terrible... sons wings and ribs are pre packaged almost flavorless crap. Crab cakes are disgusting, round little balls of grease.
(1)Dwayne O.
Classic insults and had a great time being ignored by our waiter. We first walked in and and was asked what we wanted to drink because he could not read our minds and then he threw about 20 straws at our table and the table behind us. We ordered the Fried Catfish along with Tater Tots. Food was actually pretty good, quantity was on the smaller size. The waiter honored us with the special hats where my daughter's said "I Snapchat when I Poop" and my wife's said "I like to smell toilet seats". Fun times watching all the other people wearing the condom hats and being insulted by the staff. Good time and if you don't have a sense of humor this is not the place for you. Fun times and loosen up
(4)Wunelle E.
Expensive, weak drinks and not all that funny. The hostess was a downright bitch and it wasn't part of the 'game'. She threatened if we weren't all there in 5 minutes, (which would have put us 5 minutes late for reservation), she wasn't going to honor reservation, even tho 11 of us were there and waiting for 4 to return from restroom, which is another story. Not in restaurant, long lines and disgusting on the weekend. I wanted to take our party of 15 and our 700 tab elsewhere but it was a busy Sunday so we stayed. Dick's was way better in the old location, it's much more tame now and hat sayings are pretty mild. This was the last time for me, if I want to get treated like shit, I'll get re-married. Oh one good thing, redneck fondue. Ps-I thought the waitress was funny, and I wasn't insulted to receive a hat saying I shaved my ass. But in general, place is over-hyped, over-priced and I'm over it.
(2)M L.
Overall not impressed. 'Know your audience ' comes into play here.Mediocre food. Hostess was way beyond the whole 'rude' gimmick. Server was fine.
(1)Freesia S.
Dick's Last Resort is a total tourist trap with overpriced glorified fast food, but it was a fun destination for a bachelorette party dinner. I get the theme - everyone on staff is a dick to you, and everyone in your party gets a silly paper hat with a generic boys' locker room insult. Our table was dirty and sticky, there were napkins and food all over the floor, and those of us who got food that should be eaten with our hands got no silverware. Our waitress tried her hardest to be mean, but it was all clearly part of the act, and she was actually adorable. Overall, it made for a fun time, and the food wasn't half bad. We got the bachelorette party deal, which was $20 a person for a selection of entrees usually $16-18, and it came with a cake for everyone, plus a shot for the bride. Most of us got chicken tenders, and they were actually pretty good. Every drink came with a glass that we could keep, which made the prices almost not offensive. The cake was banana flavored, an interesting choice that I think was meant to go with the dicks theme. At the end of the day, this isn't a place I would come to on my own, but it was a fine choice for a party and fit the bill for what we wanted to start off our night.
(3)Donna K.
Had a blast today in Boston. Great drinks. Great food and a hysterical waiter Justin who totally made our trip to Dicks Last Resort a fantastic choice for lunch!! Expect a bit of rudeness and to be made fun of or you just won't get the full experience of what this place is all about !! It's a great time for sure and we will be back !!!
(5)Neva N.
Food was horrible, but it was a fun dining experience. I would not go back though. I got ribs and wings... No flavor and very bland. Had to ask for extra bbq sauce. Sis in law and brother in law got the grilled chicken... They said it was bland. Husband got the fried chicken... He said it was good. Food was about 90. bucks. Okay for a good meal, but sucked because the food was gross.
(3)Hurjane V.
I wish I didn't have to write so many low reviews....but for the sake of those using Yelp, listen up! Me and my boyfriend came to Quincy Market and there was a sign saying that certain restaurants had 50% off! We looked online and Dick's was one of them! It said their fish n chips were 50% off! We walked in with 1/4 of a pretzel left, and the manager or someone said "they don't take outside food." We had to leave, finish our food and then come back in. (What a "d*ck" move...please excuse the language!) The place was pretty empty, so we could sit wherever we wanted. We had a few minutes to ourselves before the waiter came and helped us. He was pretty good at what he was doing--disclaimer in the beginning of his "speech"--he doesn't have to be nice to us! (Made us chuckle.) We ordered: -Fish n chips There were no specifications about how much we would get or what size we would get....in about 15 minutes we got our orders. Pros: -Fish was good! It was piping hot and fresh! I liked that there was not a lot of flour on the outside...so I could actually taste the fish. -Good portion size for fries. My fries were hot, but my boyfriend's wasn't. (A con for inconsistency) Cons: -Bad attitude from the manager. He really looked like he was going to eat us alive when we did not do anything to him...even your workers are more professional than you! -We were not asked how many portion of fish n chips we wanted....we only wanted 1 to try, but we got two buckets instead. (But at least it was 50% off) -Such small portions! The bucket made it seem big...but a grown woman likes me need more than what they served. -Salty fries. Super salty...and like I mentioned above, inconsistency with the temperature of the fries! My boyfriend was not very happy he had to eat cold fries. TIps/Observations: -I guess you should definitely ask what you are getting BEFORE you order anything...you might get a bad attitude but it's better to be safe than sorry! Overall, would not recommend this place. Food was very mediocre and overpriced, and service was a-okay.
(2)Dan V.
Cheap bar food, and the server was rude and I don't think it was on purpose. He just sucked.
(2)Desiree G.
I went here last Sunday with my boyfriend for a fun dinner date while we were enjoying the magnificent city of Boston. We went here and the first thing you notice is the trash all over the floor, the tables, the seats, just about everywhere you look there is trash. We get a seat at the end of a long picnic table and wait for our waiter. He comes over and goes over the rules; you are at Dick's, they are going to treat you like one and ask you if that's okay, and as a fun tourist, of course we say yes! The food was alittle pricey and only okay, but the biggest bummer of the night was our waiter. He was so nice, i was expecting to be waited on by a total dick! I may or may not have been more of a dick than he was that night! Over all it was a fun time, and I will be going back, just hoping we have a more bitter waiter.
(3)Karen P.
So I get the idea behind the joint, rude waiters and what not. The fan fare is fun and all, but actual service and food were complete crap. My table was having a great time with our rude waiter, laughing up a storm at his antics. When the food came, we were extremely underwhelmed. First, it took why too long especially when all we ordered were 2 trays of fried chicken and a pulled pork sandwich. Took about 20min. He also brought us a wrong order. One friend ordered fried chicken with gravy like it said on the lunch menu description, he brought her BBQ chicken bites. He then forgot to put in our order of crabby balls appetizer. Regardless of if he was trying to be rude, he failed his main job: taking my dang order! I don't know what the hell he wrote down when we were ordering, probably jotting down more lame gags to pull on customers. My friend gave him the benefit of the doubt and waited another 1/2hr until we gave up on the appetizer. Meanwhile the food sucked really bad. Got even worse from the last time I was here. My BBQ pulled pork had no BBQ sauce. But my friend's WRONG order of BBQ bites was drenched in it to the point of it being inedible. My other friend's plain chicken bites were so salty my tongue burned making me chug her strawberry daiquiri. The bill then had the audacity to list 18% tip as the starting tip. The waiter was great at playing rude, but incompetent at actually waiting tables. The food was some of the worse we've ever had. It made us cranky the whole day. 2 stars for making us laugh and giving us balloons. Everything else here is awful.
(2)Mala L.
As a New Yorker, I was excited to be in Boston and do touristy things including a trip to dicks last resort. I've heard a lot about this place but was extremely disappointed. The food is AWFUL. I was expecting typical bar food or even something similar to Applebee's or Fridays. Nope. We got the nachos and buffalo chicken burger. Not sure how you can mess up nachos but they definitely did. The cheese was unbelievably bad and I'm not that picky when it comes to cheese. I do like regular processed queso from the supermarket. We barely touched our food. As bad as the food was, the margaritas were worse! It was definitely some sort of mix or syrup and it wasn't blended properly - too many ice chunks. I love tequila yet I somehow had to force myself to drink 1/4 of the glass. I don't normally struggle to finish my food/drink but towards the end we just gave up and left. This place gets 1 star instead of 0 because the waiter/bartender was entertaining and made the experience a little more entertaining with his "rudeness." We went midday on a Tuesday so I figured maybe that was why we didn't get the full experience but regardless the food was awful and I have no desire to return.
(1)Nina K.
Dick's Last Resort is definitely an interesting experience. Basically, the experience is your server being a dick to you. Hence, the name. If you are able to handle the rudeness and jokes, then feel free to make a visit! I personally could not handle it because of the blurred lines between jokes and disrespect. Aside from service, the menu is extremely overpriced for the quality and portion of the food. At the time that I went, there was nothing under the price of $15 on the menu. 2 of my friends and I all ordered 1 standard entree each without buying drinks and/or appetizers. The total came out to over $60... But, it's a nice place to come to if you feel like getting drunk and being rude to people.
(1)Brendan M.
Look, I get it. The shtick is the staff gets to be rude. Ha frigidy ha. We genuinely were unaware of the premise of this dump, just thought the stupid, insulting hats were part of the "fun." After experiencing this place first hand, I can honestly say, " who the f@*k would eat at this shite hole?" I'm open to a funny back and forth and maybe this place is not for me but goddamn this restaurant does not belong in Quincy Market. I can't say it enough that this place is not for me but what I can say is that this place is a dump. From the floor to the food, everything about this place is abhorrent. Nasty food. Greasy, fried shitty crap. Don't even bother. They also jump you with bibs, sneaking up behind you to ring your neck with the plastic strips that probably strangle fish all through the Atlantic. My mom almost broke a guys nose who snuck up behind her. Drinks...F-ing laughable. I ordered what I thought was the strongest drink, the "trash can." 151, grain alcohol and fruit punch. Sounds pretty hardcore right? WRONG. I paid 8.75$ each for two, downed mine and half my wife's in an attempt to get out of here quickly. 5,10,15 minutes later when a strong drink should hit you if you chug, nothing at all. Not a blip. I am a solid judge of good, strong drink and I can unequivocally denounce these drinks as devoid of ANY alcohol. I should have had, at least, a slight buzzy head. NADA. I also have it on good authority that the coffee is terrible and did not even come with sugar/sweetener or cream/milk. Not even an offer to have some brought over. BATHROOMS? You need a bathroom you filthy peasant? You have to go across the "street"(its the Quincy walkway but seriously?) up TWO flights of stairs to the long lines for the stalls. The woman's room only has two stalls and the line was insane and disorganized. Luckily, I did not have to suffer this awful fate as we decided to leave quickly and take the turn to Ned Devine's for a much better dining experience with proper food, servers and bathrooms. A BIG GIANT FAT ZERO. (check my page, i'm not into giving bad reviews but this place really deserves this rating/review.)
(1)Kate L.
We didn't even make it in the door without the short Asian hostess being completely rude with an eye-roll when we asked a simple question last night...I would like to thank her for being a dick and turning us off to this crap hole bc apparently the wait staff are dicks too. Eff this place.
(1)Steve W.
Idiotic, rude, dumb ..don't care what the shtick is all about, sorry don't pay $$ to get treated like crap ...EVERYONE, do NOT go here..this is a huge mistake looking for a village idiot to take to the cleaners for mediocre food.
(1)Nicholas U.
You come here for the novelty. Besides that, the food is overpriced and mediocre. You're paying for the experience which is fun when done once. Also should go when it isn't busy. If you go and the place is packed, expect poor service and long waits. All and all, fun for the first time.
(2)Zhe W.
Very fun place with especially "NICE" service. I got a paper hat with "I am stupid" and my friend got "I thought the waiter is cute". The Salmon tastes good with plenty of rice and corn salad. The fired scallop also tastes good. I may not order their steak anymore, but for the rest of the foods are fine. Still, this is the one of a kind experience you may find no where else.
(4)Kent T.
Total rip off. They advertised half off fish and chips. I ordered the large which is normally $18. My order came in a tiny bucket with two small fish chunks. They were even skimpy on the fries. Both were uninspired and greasy. It wasn't worth the $9 they charged. I can only imagine the shock on customers faces that paid full price for that greasy appetizer. Will never return.
(1)Gina S.
Love Boston! This place was fun to eat at!! The food was good and reasonable and the staff was hysterical!!!
(5)Keith M.
I get that this place is a tourist destination and that the whole "Boston rudeness" is part of the appeal. But that does not mean being outright jerks. It does not mean clunking down three full pints of beer at the corner of the table right next to my one-year-old son - who promptly tried to grab them. It does not mean a snarky, stupid comment when I asked for water. And most of all, it does not mean horrible food. The food was atrocious. The steak - which my wife had - was the worst steak we'd ever tasted. Deep-fried onion rings were terrible. Crab cakes were terrible. I could go on but all in all, it was dried, processed crap that was hard to wash down. We live here and have been here for a couple years now. We only went because my in-laws were in town and we thought it'd be fun to go. But no, it was a horrific experience. I was embarrassed for Boston that this place could be so popular. I was irked by the very rude service which lacked any kind of wit whatsoever. Only once or twice in my life have I left a zero tip for such a large bill. This was one of them. Definitely will never return.
(1)Omar A. M.
This was a crazy Boston experience. The waiters had massive "Boston" attitude. They served up insults like it was the thing to do. They make crazy paper hats for people and throw straws all over the floor. It always seems to be done in good humor but.... I didn't care for it so didn't give me any. The food was just okay I ordered the fiery salmon. There was supposed to be a wasabi sauce on it but it was so watered down there was no fire at all. So if you like to be insulted why you eat you're not picky about food go to dicks the last resort it is an interesting Boston Mass. experience.
(2)Carlos M A.
Terrible ! If one likes being made fun of and disrespected then go ahead. Food is sub-par at best ! Service is disrespectful and rude not surprised if the waitress or server spits in ones drink. Over priced ! Concept is a joke ! The servers are open and foul mouthed ! Saw a server cuss out a party sitting because they where a big group of teens and the server said , I quote " I am not serving all of you ! " what kind of business practice is this ! Yelp protects this place ! 3 attempt to write a review ! Yelp censors and wants bad business open ! This place is terrible like the yelp censorship
(1)bill j.
The waiters are a hoot but the food gets the boot. What I assume was an overdose of MSG will definitely steer me to any of the other hundreds of eateries in the area.
(2)Jason W.
My girlfriend wanted to go here from CT for her 26th birthday for some reason, so I organized a nice weekend trip with us going here for dinner Saturday night and then hitting some bars/clubs after. First impression: It's a high school cafeteria style set-up that was hit by a hurricane that nobody bothered to clean up. I know that being "edgy" is their thing but sweeping up piles of food and trash should just fall under "sanitary/safety." The seats were all very close together so nobody had much room, and it was at least 80 degrees in there during the winter. I was surprised by the relatively small menu, and even more so by there being no food descriptions. They have "Chikin" and they have "beef steak", etc. Do you season it? What sides do I get or can I get? It took a good long time to get our food. The food wasn't all that. I personally wouldn't say that mine was "horrible" like alot of Yelpers here, but it certainly wasn't worth the huge price tags. Now, onto the drinks. This is where they lost my business for good for sure. 1 margarita is $24.50. It's mostly juice and ice. You can keep the cup which is cool I guess but I'd rather just get a cheaper drink that's stiffer. My girlfriend drank 2 and had a shot. Each shot is at least $10 which isn't too bad but considering ours was mostly whip cream, I wasn't happy. Then the beers. One 32oz glass of Guinness was $16.50. Yep. $16.50. So in summary, 2 margaritas, 1 beer, 2 shots ran me $85.50. That's wild. Our total bill came to over $450 for 8 people, then $540 if you include the tip which was not deserved. Most didn't drink (thank God). Our waitress was very inattentive. I know being rude is the selling point here, but you can still be a good waitress. With dinner reservations, we were stuck here for over 3 hours. Not because we were chatty and had a good time (although we did have cake so that would take up a half hour I'd admit), but because it just took them that long to get us our food, drinks, and a check.
(2)Janet S.
I wish I could give 0 stars. This place is disgusting. They're not "funny" rude, they're just rude. As in, rude workers. Not workers pretending to be rude. Their menu is incredibly small, drinks overpriced, the humor is just annoying. Maybe a 12 year old kid would enjoy the place. Messy. Just awful. Also, I understand there's supposed to be a "show" to this place - but honestly. Apparently they took this to mean that they could do whatever they want and get away with it. AWFUL customer service. YUCK.
(1)Kitty L.
If there was a negative star that would still be too good for the service we had there today. The server was a total ass. Very rude! We ended up leaving. Will make sure NOONE I know eats there !!
(1)Scott M.
The good: waitress was pretty.. And funny!! They have funny/inappropriate service which is their gimmick. Entertaining.. No doubt. The Bad: the food...alligator bites appetizer lacked alligator.. It was a bowl of fried jalapenos, some nachos and the tiniest pieces of gator. Fish and chips.. And seafood plattah tasted as if it was as cooked in old oil. After we are, everyone at my table felt sick.. Like the feeling you get when you eat suspect chinese food. THE UGLY: While I recognize this is in the heart of boston and prices will be higher than normal.. 3 drinks, 2 apps and 3 fried dinners (2 fish and chips and 1 seafood plattah) was $150.00. We paid Abe and Louie prices for KFC food.
(2)Saman D.
I didn't even want to go here and I understand the point of this restaurant and it's suppose to be "funny" but it's really not. I went on Saturday with my family and friend and I gave it a go with an open mind. The waitress was rude, whatever. She made fun of us and I made fun of her poorly applied makeup and her terrible 10th grade red streaks in her hair and she put her hands on my sunglasses. She ripped them off my face to make fun of my makeup. I can take the jokes but putting your hands on someone is UNACCEPTABLE. I wish I had brought it up to the manager that day but I was more concerned about my crying niece. The food was terrible, not even mediocre. Boston is filled with restaurants with delicious food, don't come here.
(1)Janice S.
This place is so over. It's sad because it was over 10 years ago. Worst wait staff in the world because place should have closed years ago. Unfortunate choice made by bridal party. Do you and your guests a favor and go someplace else. Wish I could rank a zero because 1 makes it seems too good, overrated and misleading.
(1)Allison B.
Went there this past weekend for drinks during our break for shopping. I have heard of it but my family had not. What I thought was hilarious my mother didn't think was so funny, the waiter throwing our silverware and asking what we want with an attitude. After she found out what the restaurant was all about she loved it! honestly it's a very fun place but definitely have to have a sense of humor to really enjoy it. Drinks are a little pricy but it is also the city. Definitely a great place for a night out with friends.
(4)Jared A.
Pretty basic. Solid buffalo chicken burger. I enjoyed them throwing straws at the tables. We finally got hats at the end; gotta say the guy nailed us spot on for someone who didn't seem to be paying much attention. It's a great location with a nice patio. Good tourist spot if that's what you're looking for.
(3)Olive D.
Don't go for the food, way over priced, "free" glass with a $9 beer!!! Waitress although kept us entertained lead us to believe in her wording soup or salad came with our meal, will be back for the entertainment but will have a bucket of wings , $130 for a meal that was to say the least gross , tables are crowded in, to get out had to move a whole other party at another table, but definitely fun!
(3)Jeremy W.
Probably will never come here again. Their whole thing is being "Dicks" which I understand. I was joking around with them a lot which was fun. But when it comes to food, not a good place at all. Way overpriced and sub-par food, I'd definitely rather eat somewhere else in Quincy Market. If you're coming here for the experience, then go for it! But when it comes to food, definitely go somewhere else.
(1)David H.
I dressed up in nice attire, and came here for a fine dining experience with my uppercrust Bohemian girlfriend. A patron of rich and historic Boston culture, I decided to venture into Dick's Last Resort. I was daunted by the obnoxious and abusive waiter berating us with insults and unprofessional mannerism! His shirt was hardly tucked in and he didn't offer any table napkins! He then insulted my girlfriend, talking to her like a Catholic student starring in a pornographic film. He told her to grab a seat, and then cleared his face, implying that he would like for her to sit on his face. I then told him "you sir, are what's wrong with society! And let it be known I will be contacting my lawyer shortly to file a lawsuit against this eatery!" He then made a paper hat in the form of a contraceptive for men, and placed it on my head. I was highly upset by this, seeing as I spent a good portion of my day tweaking and styling my hair until it was just so. I must say, this experience was an insult! Good food though.
(4)Toulaphone C.
I was in Boston for the weekend and my group wanted to try this place out. We were told lunch was over and only appetizers would be available, which was fine because we weren't trying to fill our stomachs anyway. I had no clue about the environment of Dick's, so obviously I thought our waitress was a total b*tch! Quickly after, I realized they definitely live up to the title of their restaurant. She was pretty cool and awful, and the hats probably made our experience there fun. The waitress told us we actually had 30 seconds to decide on what we wanted for lunch (yay) so we got beers, ribs n' wings in a bucket, fries, crabby balls, and these gator bites. ribs n' wings - Thought the whole bucket was going to be filled but only the top was! Deceiving! Ribs were good, wings were like any other place. fries - Fries were fries. crabby balls - A little mushy. gator bites - Not a big fan. Sam Adams Summer Ale - YUM!!! One of my new favorite beers. Overall, OK food but atmosphere made the place fun and great to bring uptight people to if you want to loosen them up. May not be suitable for young children.
(3)Sarah M.
I'm not sure I understand the whole concept. Why do I want my waiters to purposely be rude to me and make fun of me? It seems like they were toeing the line between acceptably funny to not funny at all. The amount of humor would depend on how light hearted your dinner companions are. I could see some people getting really offended and upset by being embarrassed like that. I had a decent experience and our waitress was pretty good. However, the food was only sub-par at best. The shrimp were overcooked and the vegetables looked like they came out of a can. If you really want to experience this place, I would suggest eating dinner elsewhere and just come for a drink.
(3)Cris B.
This place is fun. The waiters are awesome. They are not nice (that's there thing). It's all in good fun. Food was good. Prices fair.
(3)Iain H.
Get the whole rude thing, but they could at least have tried at making it funnier, dick size jokes I mean c'mon, they must've been doing this for ages and that's all they come up with! Feel like we should have been given the opportunity to give them hats, would've written "if you think my jokes are bad, you should see me in bed!" for our waitress. Had the crab cakes which were really good, highly recommend, but got a salad I didn't realise I was paying for because the girl spoke too quickly and I got a little confused. Tried to give as good as we got by putting a bunch of pennies in with the bill but she just threw then back at us, which would've been kind of annoying except knowing she probably had to go and pick them up, little victories. Different, not really sure how I feel yet but definitely an experience I'll have a passioned rant about to friends and family when I return home haha!
(3)G K.
Food was not that good. Service was very good. This place would probably be good for groups of college kids out to have a fun dinner.
(3)Jescenia P.
I was there last night and they made the hats for the kids. We had a few good laughes on their sense of humor until we were met by their other wait staff ROACHES! The place is infested. My son was screaming, I was trying to kill it with the napkin holder my daughter stopped eating; I'm still trying to grasp my mind around how it all transpired. People stayed seated and I guess they thought it was part of their show.
(1)Victor S.
Dropped by with the family here on 7/4. Group of sıx, it was raining cats and dogs and the market was very crowded so we decided to eat here in hopes of the rain clearing by then. The place was busy, despite availabitity we were seated at a very crammy corner. When i asked the host he said that these were reserved for other guests who werent even there yet. At the corner the rain was dripping through the glass roof on to the table. Had to bother other people to pass through. They had placed 5 chairs in front of a table for 3 persons. How am İ going to sit without having to climb over the chairs? Could not move any chair neither forward or backward nor sideways just like at Tetris when you are about to be game over. Seating layout sucks, if one row decides to move chairs a bit to the back the next row will have less space. This goes well until the last suckers who come in have to take the last table at the corner. Bleh Not to mention that we left immedately. One polite lady tried to solve the situation by asking me where i would like to sit. Thank you for that but it came a little bit to late because we had already decided to eat elsewhere.
(1)Nicole R.
After having a horrible day I decided to take my brother and his girlfriend to a place where you can expect to be treated badly. At least I knew what I was getting myself into...? This place is extremely touristy and you will more often than not find a 12-14 year old's bday party being had here when you visit. You will also leave with a large paper hat that has crude sayings on it. The food here is just-ok and a little over priced but hey, it's a tourist spot... So, that's how it usually goes. I went with the salad and my brother and his girlfriend went with the chicken meal. We left full, but not impressed.
(3)Annika S.
Some of you obviously do not understand the point of this restaurant. They're supposed to be rude and mean, hence the name "Dick's last resort". They're supposed to be dicks! They even said that to me and my boyfriend before we sat down at the table, that they're rude and it's just a part of the atmosphere and shenanigans they pull. I think the restaurant environment is fun and upbeat. It's mostly for older aged people (16+) as you could imagine. The waiters and waitresses are hilarious and make funny comments and rude comebacks, which I think are hilarious. It all must depend on your type of humor, I guess! The food was alright. I didn't really feel like it was up to par. I had the ribs and chicken wings with fries. Some of my fries were cold and soggy.. Which made me pretty disgusted! The ribs were alright, they tasted like ribs, but were pretty charcoaled to the max before being burnt on the inside. The chicken wings weren't as good as I expected, but it was not awful. It is kind of over priced for the quality of food it really is.. My boyfriend and I's TOTAL was $65. I could go to the 99 and get the same food, but for $30 less! We had dinner and a fountain soda, with a small appetizer, kind of over priced to me! Overall, the experience was a 10/10, but the food is maybe a 5/10. I would recommend if you're looking for a good laugh and go to the bar, instead of a full meal.
(3)Starr E.
I find it funny that most of people comments are about the rudeness of the place. What do you think this place is? It's called Dick's Last Resort for reason. And this place has nothing to do with " BOSTON RUDENESS STEREOTYPE" lol I have been going to Dick's since I was a little kid specially when it used to be over at the Prudential Center. There are many other location all over the US. I also been to the one in Orlando. If you can't take a joke, and don't have a sense of humor then don't even bother. Let's just say this place would of been Joan Rivers favorite lol. If you want to be stuck up, there are many place around for your 5 star need.
(4)Rachel D.
Good food, fun environment, just wish they had a little bit more options on the gluten free menu.
(4)Sophie E.
This place is an absolute joke. I went there tonight with a couple of friends and trust me, I get the gist of the place. You go in expecting to get harassed and the waiters pretend to be mean. Tonight we had Micky. Micky is someone you never, ever want to even know in my opinion. He took the experience to a whole nother level. Basically he was a dick the from the start, without any smiles so it kinda seemed like he meant everything he said. When we wanted to put the check on a couple of cards, he said no "act like adults and put it on one" and walked away. We thought he was joking, until he started fighting with us, being absolutely ridiculous and getting legitimately angry. Keep in mind, this was a Tuesday so it wasn't crowded at all. He started screaming in the restaurant and one of us went up to the manager to ask if they could take care of it. We payed, walked out and said "you suck" because, he did. He ran across the restaurant out the window and screamed at us, threatening to overcharge our cards since he "had all of our names and information". Fuck that place haha.
(1)Ariel Z.
Extremely touristy and make sure you are prepared to be treated like crap (Hint: that's the point). The nacho appetizer was finger-lickin' good and big enough to share with the whole table. Other than that, the entrée items were your typical fried, greasy dishes. I would recommend washing the meal down with a refreshing cold beer. I would not recommend bringing kids, as they would probably be really confused at all the trash-talking. And the waiters put those condom hats on the little ones, too. Still can't decide if that's ok or not. Regardless, this place screams Bostonian wit and sarcasm that I've grown to love.
(3)M F.
This place is literally am free pass for waiters to be rude. I can take a joke pretty damn well, but these people are just down right rude assholes. The food isnt even worth it. Just typical bar food. Ughhhhhh 0 stars
(1)Kelly B.
Do not come here if you're going to be a Richard. If you don't understand the joke...don't come here. Karen was our server and she is awesome. She probably came to work on her broom, but we love her anyway. This place is fun and made for fun people. They swear at people and make it so much fun. The whole world is too serious and we need to have some fun once in a while. As we were eating a table got mad and left. Honestly, don't be that table. More restaurants need to be like dicks. The only downside is they don't have a restroom but it is literally right across the street. They make hats and write hilarious things on them. This place is made for people with very large personalities. Food is average but ambiance is 5 stars for sure. Ask for Karen. She is a real jem!
(5)Jason R.
Been here a couple times. Servers and Bar staff are extremely rude. This is not that rare for this area. But I find this place to be exceptionally bad. Avoid like the plague.
(1)Tanmay S.
Lot of good stories heard in past that got me interested in here. Located in heart of Boston's prestige Quincy Market. The place is not for the class considering interior setting. Its a casual restaurant with a roof and shades. Of course its going to be a rude ride because that's their selling point. Servers lived up to the expectations and treated us the way we expected ...rude,arrogant and ruthless with raunchy language. I thoroughly enjoyed that part. It really lived up to my expectations because I tried to give it back and they always came on top...no regrets had fun ! Talking about food...Nah ! MacDonald's have better food than them probably but who cares for food? This restaurant and the check in the end is for an experience and not for food.
(3)Sammi Kate B.
I love the chain of Dick's Last Resort. The idea, to me, is hilarious (because as a former server you often only WISH you could be brutally honest with patrons..) The food is mediocre, but at a place like this you ultimately pay for the atmosphere, and that being said you get it here. It's touristy - as all the Dick's locations typically are - and it's in an easily accessible area. Don't go here if you're on a diet or if you're not meat friendly though - it's all fried foods and a lot of meat. If you don't know what you're getting yourself into, save your dignity and time and go somewhere else, otherwise enjoy being treated like a total dick and have some really unhealthy food and beer.
(4)Saya K.
Recommended so we went.... I wouldn't go back again. It was good for one time experience I think. Food is not good. Cocktail was like....juice....
(2)Kimberly F.
Came from cali to visit family and this is one of the places they took me to. I never heard of a place like this before, but kudos for the creativity. It's a good experience, the food is decent. Just come with friends, drink and have good laughs. The waiters must have fun. Get paid to be an a**hole to people hahah.
(3)Court D.
I understand that the point of this place is for the waitstaff to be rude to you - but at a certain point it gets to be a little much. Our waiter wouldn't give us utensils or water which was kind of ridiculous considering we had messy appetizers and the beers are HUGE which means our DD needed some water! We were finally able to get one cup of water and some forks from another person working there. The place was a so dirty - not sure if that is part of the ambiance but it was disgusting. So much food and trash all over the floor! The french fries were really good - but that was about it. Typical bar food. Won't be returning!
(1)Steven P.
Ok y'all. So I understand the concept, and have been before, and it was an interesting, humorous, and fun experience, and the food was decent. The second time was another story. Our Frozen Margaritas tasted like "flavored ice" you get at a five year olds birthday party. The server was not funny, I never got a hat, and never joked with us at all. In fact, he only came over to us twice even being there for an hour. On top of that, the "food" was NOT edible. Myself and my friend sat on the toilet the next morning in our hotel room for a good thirty minutes each. Although it did not ruin out trip by any means, it sucks when you spend more than fifty dollars on garbage. Go elsewhere.
(1)Phorn K.
Was there last nite got killa Rita $25 for bunch of ice n little liquor would give zero star but no option. Went salty dogs got mad drinks and oysters for about same price not worth it don't go there!!!! What a waste!!!!!
(1)Tami F.
If I could give this place NO stars I would. Had the fried scallops and they were encased (NOT coated) in breading. So thick, hard and salty, they were inedible. When the server asked how it was, I told him they were bad and he just shrugged. This has to be the worst meal I've been served in a very long time.
(1)Evan M.
Oh boy. Where to start. Well we came in here last night for some late night food and a few drinks, and it was a disaster. There was trash littering the entire floor of the place, the bar had spilled drink all over it, and the restaurant staff was in no hurry to fix either situation. The bartenders were completely unhelpful, and when I asked for a plate they looked at me like I had four heads. There are no plates here, you eat off of wax paper. The food we did order was cold and tasteless, and to top it off was extremely overpriced. To be completely fair, this place is a dive. You should come here only for two reasons: you are a tourist, or this restaurant really is your "last resort". Stay away.
(1)Joleana L.
Fun environment, great drinks staff will keep you laughing. Definitely a place to go if your not easily offended
(4)Jessica H.
We went here for a pub crawl the week before St. Patrick's Day. We didn't order any food just got drinks and stood around. The place was pretty packed with diners. It's a very meat and seafood heavy menu, not sure what a vegetarian or vegan would get - maybe some sides. It's also pretty $$. Well the name serves the place well because everyone working there were Dick's. And not in the funny way. The women at the side doors not letting us in even though we were with the group, and the other people guarding the front doors. One server was funny - he kept dropping utensils to look up men's kilts (there was a bagpipe group there as well). They don't have a bathroom so you have to leave and use the Quincy Market bathroom. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.
(2)Caitlin M.
I have been to Dick's before for a margarita and tried it again last night on a date, however my experience was horrible and the food was horrible. We ordered an appetizer and then we asked to share the chicken finger dinner. Our waitress said no thats not enough food, and we preceded to say yes it is, we will order more after if we are still hungry. Instead of getting the one meal, our waitress went against what we said and ordered us two orders anyways and charged us for it. When she brought out the two orders, I said this is incorrect we only wanted one. Instead of acknowledging this, she just walked away. When we got our bill, I assumed we would only be charged for one order, but both were on our check and she would not remove it when I asked. I find this completely unacceptable service and you cannot take advantage of someone's money. I am fully aware that the whole theme of this restaurant is to be rude and make fun of you, but I did not think they it also meant that they charge you for meals you did not ask for. Awful food, awful service, do not go here!
(1)Lisa And Charlly E.
We are from Washington DC and were in town for the long weekend. We went here with friends we really didn't want to sit in awkward silence at a restaurant with. And we were so glad we did. You gotta ask for Alex, he's hilarious. After he threw straws and napkins at all of us we all blew our straws at him. He also accurately pegged our high maintenance person in the group the minute we sat down. Hilarious fun!!
(4)Jessica G.
I am from Boston and have never been to dicks last resort. My boyfriend and I decided we would try something new today so went here. And we regret it. The atmosphere was cool but the food SUCKED! We will not be going again.
(1)Madeleine L.
This place is a joke, my party and I should have left as soon as we sat down. The menus were sticky and our silverwear was filthy. I'm pretty sure my cup has a booger on it. Our waitress was pretty rude, which was fine and I understand that that's part of her job, but she literally threw the silverwear at us. That was annoying, especially considering the forks all fell out of the napkins they were wrapped in and touched the disgusting table. My brothers cloth napkin was so stained it looked like it has been used to deliver a baby. My mom ordered a salad thinking she would be safe, boy was she wrong. The lettuce was wilted and her chicken came right out of a Tyson bag. My cousins Philly cheese steak looked atrocious. All in all the food was nauseating. And to think we went through the trauma of eating there just for a couple stupid paper hats.
(1)Dorit M.
The hostess would not seat us outside, because it was only two of us. Meanwhile, six four tops were available. For sure not the best way to run a restaurant ! I guess you don't want / need the business, when you are turning people away !
(1)Nate P.
Dick's Last Resort is an unconventional experience that's plenty of laughs. The servers are purposely rude, but in a fun and expected way, and the burgers were great. The paper hats that they make for you are pretty funny too. My only gripes were that the place was a little dirty, the tables were all crammed together in a much too tiny space for the number of seats, and the prices were a little high for what they're offering (but, that one is to be expected in Faneuil Hall). It was fun, and I'd probably go again sometime in the future, but our experience just reminded me of how much better the Roadkill Cafe's used to be for this sort of dining entertainment. Overall, I give it a 3 out of 5.
(3)Christian C.
I get the whole themed!! Bit the food was disgusting. I ordered a chicken sandwich; because the menu was limited. Ive had a better chicken sandwich at Wendy's for half the price. I will never step foot in this establishment ever again!!!
(1)Ashley K.
Most people on here must not understand the idea of the restaurant. I loved it. My friends and I joked with our waiter after his shift. Decent food and im honestly the service is attentive.
(4)M L.
Overpriced, bad food and not that exciting of an experience. Our waiter forgot to give us the dunce hats that Dick's is famous for and the food was quite pricey for very small portions. I honestly don't think that the atmosphere was funny enough to pay such a price tag. You'd be better off going to a fast-food place and just hanging out around the T if you chicken fingers and the chance to meet Bostonians with attitude.
(1)Kim B.
I am only giving this four stars, because of how much my experience at Dick's made me laugh. I have always wanted to go to Dick's.. I tried to plan a sorority function here once, and they all shut it down. Fail. One day, my boyfriend, Greg and I were trying to find somewhere to eat in Fanieul hall (mistake number 1, Fanieul hall is not for good food). All Greg wanted was pub food, and I just didn't care. After not finding anything else too appetizing, we decided on Dick's. As we walk in, there was a scavenger hunt of about 10 high schoolers, causing a scene. Other then them, there was only 1 other party, so it was pretty empty. The host said "Go sit down over there, I will be with you in, like, 10 minutes ". Now I had already walked around the room ,trying to get away from the high schoolers. So I go to sit down, and Greg says... "Did you hear what he just said? We are leaving!". So he storms out the back door (I didn't hear what he said, but I followed). Greg was all concerned because he said the guy was so rude, and he did not want to wait "like... 10 minutes". That is when I so kindly reminded Greg, "Well... Isn't that the point of Dick's? Aren't they supposed to treat you rude?". I couldn't tell if Greg was blushing, or if it was just cold (it was about 30 degrees out) but his face was red. If I were him, I'd probably be blushing. Needless to say, when I asked if he wanted to go back in, he so kindly rejected, and we ended up getting sub-par pub food.
(4)Hunter B.
The food is okay, I ordered the buffalo wings. The real entertainment are the waiters. As said in the name, the act like dicks but in a funny way. It was extremely funny.
(5)Destiny C.
Service is funny! Love the sarcasm and atmosphere but to be honest their food isn't that great.
(1)Kristen M.
FOOD POISONING!!!!! 5 of us got it. I'm now alive enough to write this review. Never ever EVER again.
(1)Gina A.
Dicks is fun to joke around with the staff. They are fun but the food is not great. Go for drinks and expect fried food.
(4)James I.
Absolutely no vegetarian (don't even consider going here if you're vegan) options, pathetic. Which is actually relevant because of the increasing number of people avoiding meat. So, I was of course stuck ordering a side salad. Iceberg lettuce on my salad had some red spots and was obviously not fresh. Only other things on the salad were some chopped tomatoes, red cabbage, CHEDDAR CHEESE, and... Of course, BACON BITS. WHAT. You know it's really difficult to screw up a salad but congratulations, Dick's, you did it. I hope you're proud because I will never be visiting again. Our waiter was alright, but I really can't do the whole mean thing. I tried to be open to it but I really just didn't like it. So yeah anyways my advice for vegetarians/vegans is to order the little $4 salad WITHOUT bacon bits and, optionally, without the cheddar cheese.
(1)Nashrah R.
Dick's is a fun place to try if you're interested in a unique dining experience....and if you're tired of eager, friendly waiters. Definitely go in with an open mind though because otherwise you're bound to get offended. Our waitress was mean enough without being offensive. Plus, she always gave you a winking look after interacting with you to reassure you. The food was okay--nothing spectacular. I would recommend the nachos, and must warn you that the portion is rather large. I went in a group of five and we struggled to finish. The burgers are decent but nothing too grand. Would I go back again? No. But was it worth going that one time? Yes.
(3)Randy E.
It's a shame that I have to give this place any stars at all. Any money spent here should be considered a complete and total waste. I understand the theme of Dick's and I knew to expect attitude from the staff. That's supposed to be apart of the fun of this place, right? What I don't think the theme of Dick's is supposed to be is horribly made drinks with service so slow you'd rather get things your self and sky high prices for an all around horrible experience. With all of the bar hopping opportunities available in Boston, be sure to steer clear of this one.
(1)Alie C.
I've heard a lot about Dick's and really wanted to check it out. Being a server myself, I thought it would be a fun experience to see what I could do if I could actually act on my annoyance towards guests. We had a blast. I haven't laughed that hard in a really long time. The tables are weird. You share one long table with a couple other parties. It was okay though because you could read their hats too and have a laugh. Our server was great. It didn't seem like an act and we got really into it, being rude right back to him. He even left my friend's beer on another table so he'd have to get up and go get it. His hat prompts were also very laugh-inducing. Mine said "will lick anything for a dollar" and the one that took the cake was the one the guy in our group got that said "not even UPS will touch my package." Hilarious. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the food as well. I ordered some of the drunken shrimp off the appetizer menu and they were some of the best shrimp I have ever had. My friend loved her salmon as well. There were complaints about the rice and corn not being very good, but overall everything was pretty tasty. If you go in expecting great service and a good meal, you are going to the wrong place. If you go in to laugh your butt off and have a few drinks, then you picked the right joint.
(4)Emily P.
Gross. My friend and I ordered salads - I got the buffalo chicken, she got southwestern steak. Both were advertised to be on a bed of mixed greens with various chopped vegetables. We both got wilted iceberg lettuce with NO other vegetables, a heaping pile of tortilla strips and lukewarm dressing that tasted past its prime. Our waiter showed up to take our order and deliver the check, that's all. No "how is everything?" at all. I understand that they're supposed to be jerks in a funny sort of way, but when you serve me a salad that I could have gotten made better anywhere else, I expect slightly better service. It lives up to its name - this really is a last resort.
(1)Cornel F.
Probably among the worst restaurants in the city. Limited food options
(1)Paul W.
Expect to have fun. Not a place to bring stuck-up type. Just remember your there for the fun time and the food not bad either.
(4)Adam G.
I have been to dicks long ago shortly after turning 21 and after today it is clear why I hadn't returned. They were busy (Boston Marathon after flow) but the service was slow. I would rather them focus on the food instead of act like jerks which is so not funny admit it. Why would you want to be embarrased at a restaurant with a boring menu, terrible food and ridiculous prices. $35 for Burger and fries (very few) The burger was sub standard and had no flavor. Half of it had no bottom bun so I threw half of the burger away. I usually have a clean plate but I had no desire to eat this food. The clam chowder was herbaceous and tasted like canned chowder from Arkansas. The beers are $9 and every beer after the "discount" it to $7! Oh, and they give you a big, dumb glass to carry around all day. Be advised, the food is WAY overpriced and WAY worse than most of the touristy crap in Quincy Market. If you're an out of towner, avoid this whole area. Find a place in the North End.
(1)Peter B.
Rocked
(4)Lisa B.
Eh... I gave this place two stars (as opposed to one) because I didn't get food poisoning, and that should count for something, I suppose. I understand the concept, but it seemed like our server was kind of lazy about being a "dick". The most amusing thing she did was throw straws onto our table. The restaurant is extremely loud and kind of trashy. This is NOT a place for families - I felt very bad for the groups with kids. Food was VERY overpriced. My final gripe: Somehow I got passed over for a hat. If I'm going to pay $17 for crappy fish and chips, I should at least get a stupid paper hat, right?
(2)Janet M.
Came here with a few gal pals while we were visiting Boston.. If you're easily offended, DON'T COME HERE. However, if you enjoy a laugh or two, and don't mind a paper cone on your head that says "I have herpes", this place is for you. Yes, the waiters really play out the rudeness thing, yelling for no apparent reason and practically "throw" your order at you, but its all part of their strategy. Being an out of towner, I didn't quite know what to expect, but it ended up being alot of fun. The food wasn't anything memorable, however, but I'll let it go.
(4)Mimi B.
What a crabby bunch of reviews here. This place is in Faneuil Hall---HELLO, its gonna be crowded, loud....what do you want? Like our waiter said, "Go to Cheesecake Factory if you want people to be nice" Its Dick's for heaven sake! they are suppose to be rude and annoying---that is the fun. Throw it back at them--demand the mustard! Yell for a refill! its part of the fun. I think they should post signs like "Yelling at your waiter is allowed." If you have fun, they will too. And the food is just plain American cuisine served in a plastic basket. What do you want? Five star cuisine? We had burgers, chicken fingers, and fries--all good. All tasty. Gourmet? uhhh no, but it was good, and we laughed through the whole meal. We had a great time, got teased, teased back and will most definitely come back when we have visitors again. A must stop at Faneuil Hall.
(5)Jacki B.
I've been two dicks twice in last two years, and have had pretty good experiences both times. I'll start with the waitstaff - most of which is male. I think the restaurant seeks to hire younger, attractive guys, most of whom are very funny. My friend and I adored the waiter we had last night, and spent a good portion of our meal chatting with him and the other waiters he brought over. As far as the food goes, yes, it is unimpressive and overpriced. I would suggest trying to stick to restaurant staples like burgers, chicken tenders, and salads here - things that are impossible to mess up basically - unless you want to feel really ripped off. I had two beers - and the cost was $16! A bit pricey. The dinners seem to range from $15-25. If you are sensitive or have a subpar sense of humor, I would not recommend coming to this restaurant. The whole point is to receive "bad" service. The waitstaff is supposed to be funny, rude, and offensive. Just something to keep in mind, especially if you're bringing kids.
(4)Elias U.
Worst experience ever in Boston!! Don't go there!! there are too many great options around for same or less price!! I get the "funny" style but the food is the worst ever!! I could not believe how something as basic and simple as a cheeseburger could taste as a piece of.... garbage!!!
(1)Mary B.
HALF STAR . OVERPRICED BAD FOOD SERVED BY MEAN PEOPLE.The name of the restaurant says it all . They are Dicks ! Really disrespectful and trying to be funny at the same time. They may even throw your ID on the ground or tell you that you don't look smart at all. With that being said let's talk about the food and drinks . Food is plain , nachos have no cheese at all and the drinks are very light . BAD SERVICE and very overpriced . NOT GOING BACK.
(1)Jessica R.
I have been to Dick's in San Antonio and this one blows that one WAAAAAAAY out of the water. I had so much fun. Once we saw they were serving up fried alligator, we had to order it. There were four of us and we were able to share the appetizer sampler and still have some leftover. It was a lot of food for $20. The beers were big and you get to keep the glass, always a plus. It was actually fun to watch the other servers working around us too. I can't believe because of the two bad experiences I had at the same Dick's in San Antonio, I almost didn't wanna set foot in this place. So glad I did. And Boston does it again! I love it here.
(4)Crystal M.
Dont go here if you aren't a meat lover because their menu is all meat and everything is overpriced. They took forever to even ask what we wanted for drinks. Our waitress threw our silverware onto the table and was really loud. I understand the whole "Dicks" theme but I just didnt like how she was yelling at us asking what we wanted because her voice made me get a headache. My food was cold and not appetizing at all.
(2)Lovesto E.
Average food and dirty tables, but the rude employees were a hoot! I didn't realize the theme of the restaurant until I saw the waiter put the other tables Bill rolled up into a balloon. The hostess was a biyatch and played her role well and our waiter was definitely a huge dick! He even tied a balloon on my wife's hair and she had to eat with her hair floating up!!! Hilarious!!! Even though everyone was rude, the service was actually pretty good. If you don't have a sense of humor, this place may not be for you. I loved it so much, I had to buy the shirts!!! I wanna go back!
(4)Steven B.
This is a pretty fun place to come if your girlfriend insists on getting really drunk, really fast. (father committed suicide). Not really my first choice but we were in the neighborhood when we heard the news. What else is there to say really. A word of warning to the frisky out there: if a big bouncer asks if you want to "get horsey" do NOT take him up on it!!! trust me here folks.
(3)Karol B.
Ton of fun! Don't go if your feelings get hurt easily....waiters are a blast and the food is good! My kids 13 &15 love to visit this place when we visit Boston......
(4)Maura G.
we chose this place because we were staving and this was one of the few places open. why do i want to pay someone to insult me? that's their "thing", the waiters will joke around with you and poke fun at you. haha, yeah ok i get it. it's fun for about 5 mins, then it gets old. and people bring kids here?! i'm not an uptight person in any form, i just don't really get why people think that is so fun. i came with 3 other ladies, so we were just called bimbos and sluts the whole time. must be great to work here though; if you're hungover or having a bad day, you're encouraged to take it out on your customers! the food is your basic bar food-burgers and everything that's fried. buy everything is really salty. seems like this might be a good place to go if you want to get wastey-face. that's about it.
(2)Ari P.
For anyone who's familiar with the show, The IT Crowd, I pulled a Messy Joe's on this one. My friend and I actually had no idea that bitchy waiters was Dick's theme. We just knew that we didn't want Cheers. Our waiter was pretty sassy in the beginning, but he lost his energy after he gave us our hats. The food. There's no wow factor here, but I feel like that's to give more material for the waitstaff if someone has the cajones to complain to them. It wasn't too bad for a Faneuil Hall chain, but its not the kind of place I'd eat at frequently.
(3)Michael M.
Ok I understand that the whole concept of dick's is for them to be dick's with the customers. I'm not closed minded. I'm as out going, open minded as it gets but after a while it really gets annoying. I mean if I decide to ask a serious question just answer back in a serious matter then go back to being assholes because I know that's your job. Besides that the food is pretty good. Enjoyed my rib 'N' chicken. That's the only reason I gave them 2 stars
(2)Holly C.
The menu is very limited & on the pricier side (ie: ribs, salmon, etc). We ended up getting two appetizers which were good (gator bites & crabby balls) because we didn't want anything too heavy and had a few beers. The workers were fun, which was the main reason why we decided to come here (we all ended up leaving with some smart comment written on our hats). Only come here if you can take some heat. I wouldn't come here again, but if you want to experience it, I would recommend just getting a few beers here and nothing more.
(2)Ellie W.
Let me preface this with a warning: Do not go here if you don't have a REALLY good sense of humor or if you don't enjoy being somewhat humiliated in public. Nobody goes to Dick's Last Resort for the food. It's certainly not famous for that. It's more about the experience, which I think is a huge hit with tourists, but not so much with locals. You'll be consistently berated by your waitress/waiter, and you'll be forced to don a weird paper condom-like hat written with some personalized insult, just for you. It's what Dick's Last Resort is all about, so if you're in the mood to be told off by your waiter, it's the place to be. Maybe also if you're a masochist... Friends from out of town may enjoy the hokey/cheesy concept that is DLR, so it might be worth bringing them here if they really insist, but ehhh not my cup of tea.
(1)Charmie S.
Poor concept. I have a rich sense of humor, but even this was too much for me. It really ought to be you AND Dick's last resort. As in no other place to dine, so you end up here. Don't come here if you're sensitive to trashy behavior.
(1)Jenna W.
I used to go to Dick's pretty often with my friends, the atmosphere is fun and the servers are hilarious. So why the two-star review? I was out at Dick's one night with family and friends, and I ordered the bucket of chicken and fries. Later, while waiting for the T, I felt sick....really sick. I'll spare you the details, but it wasn't pretty. I figured I caught some sort of virus while babysitting didn't think much of it. I went back to Dick's a few months later with friends, and got the grilled chicken caesar salad. Had a great time with my friends...and then it hit me. The same gut-wrenching nausea I experienced the last time ate at Dick's. Getting sick after eating at a restaurant once? Sure, probably a coincidence. But twice in a row? Never again, Dick's. Never again.
(2)Andrew R.
Food's not zomg great, drinks are cheap, so the only reason to go here is if you wanna yell at some strangers serving you food and know it's ok. And if you're not in the mood for that, the servers are generally aware and back off (sort of). But I do like the hats...
(3)Kim K.
A summation: Dick's would be my absolute last resort in life but definitely not my last resort for a hokey group event like a bachelorette party (which is exactly why I was there). The story is as old as time: my best friend is getting married, where can we go for a random crazy bachelorette outing? Dinner at Dick's and barhopping in Fanueil Hall. Alrighty then. You can't make a reservation at Dick's which is crap because they mostly serve groups. So that's annoying. They won't seat you without your whole party, which I get but with groups someone will inevitably be late. We ended up waiting at the bar for our whole party and table for probably 45 minutes. Once we were seated the silly hat wearing, heckling from the staff, and heavy alcohol consumption ensued. The atmosphere was fun, everyone picking on the bride was definitely an amusing time. The food we got was abysmal. With the bachelorette party package you only get to choose from 5 items, 4 of which are deep fried kids menu foods as far as I'm concerned. There are no appetizer options and they frown upon substitutions. Lastly, the cost per person for the package deal is like $19. A total and complete ripoff for the food, quality, and quantity. Really disappointing. However, come here to have fun, for the experience, or what have you. This is not a culinary-driven restaurant. Hell, it shouldn't even be called a restaurant - Dick's is an embellished bar. The whole thing is lame, annoying, overpriced, and stupid. But I participated so I guess that makes me all of those things as well.
(2)Ciana T.
I am giving Dick's a solid 3 stars. If i could give it 3.5, I would. I ordered the crab cakes which came with rice and a vegetable that happened to be corn. Everything was seasoned well and tasted good. For $10, I think this is a great deal in Boston. Honestly, I was really impressed when one of the people I ate with ordered a Philly cheese-steak and didn't like it (I tried it, it was really good but she was being really picky). They sent out a new meal and didn't charge for the first sandwich. I am not giving it 4 stars, because it is very touristy and I am not into that. My biggest complaint is that the wait staff could be a little more rude. I was expecting more back and forth play.
(3)Jerry B.
I would see friend's photos of their experience at Dick's on Facebook - and it looked like they had a kinky of a time. so I tried it. It was a horrible experience. I wanted one of those paper hats and the server goes, " shut the fuck up"....excusez-moi? If I was having a bad day, i would have "got New York Yankee" on him, he was lucky I was having a good day... not cool dude. He finally gave me a hat that said, "pretty little princess" ... sigh. The food was not great... I could have went to Mcdonlds for all that crap! This place is not for "pretty little princesses." I will never eat here again!
(1)Jeremie D.
Great lunch with friends. Wait staff a ton of laughs and very good with the kids. We all had great meals from pulled port sandwiches, burgers, chicken fingers and crab cakes. All prepared as ordered and delivered perfect. The appetizer was also great, a good sampler; BBQ chicken, chicken fingers, cheese sticks and shrimp with great dipping sauce. A fun atmosphere - as I said the wait staff does a great job!
(4)Michael W.
The food was gross, I don't plan on every coming back.
(1)Mindy L.
I organized a bachelorette party here - and I don't think I'd do it again for the following reasons: 1) Upon arrival we had to wait 30 minutes before being seated due to the fact that they refuse to take reservations or even add your name to the wait-list until you have a FULL party 2) Once finally seated, the waitress (being the dick she was supposed to be) pulled me aside to ask if we wanted the "bachelorette party menu" for a set fee rather than have people go hog wild with the menu. I thought this was a good option as the BP Menu offered most of the favorites anyway. This will be proven otherwise...keep going. 3) In between the time we ordered drinks, were served drinks, and then ultimately ordered our meals, and then waited until the meals came out...NO ONE got any attention as is expected at Dick's. We had a bride who needed a darned condom shaped paper hat with explicitely dirty and perhaps true crap scribbled about her across the front. I finally had to ASK the waitress to start making hats for the crowd of 15 as the whole purpose of our visit was to make a spectacle of the bride and her friends. 4) The food SUCKED. I had dry chicken fingers (about five of them - I could have ordered chicken mcnuggets for a quarter of the cost - biggie sized even - and been more satisfied). My sister ordered the shrimp basket and after one shrimp she pushed it away in disgust. I tried one and they were rubbery and hardly even warm. NASTY. 5) Part of the whole 'package' we went for was that a cake would be brought out for the bride. The cake was brought out...and there was a REAL, a REAL condom filled with whipped cream on it. Kind of funny...but honestly, who wants rubber (and let's pray to god it was unlubricated) resting on top of an iced cake that is meant to be eaten!? Honestly, splitting the bill between 15 of us still came to well over $30 per person and only a few people even ordered alcohol. It was a luke-warm experience through and through.
(2)SexySarcastic J.
Awesome experience! great place to take out-of-towners or have a birthday dinner with friends. they were rude but it was all in good nature. the food was actually quite good too and affordable! would def. go back back
(4)Jessica J.
We were just doing the tourist thing, wandering around Fanueil Marketplace looking for a beer when we walked by Dicks. It looked like as good a place as any (plus the host was cute) so we went in. Our server walked up and started putting down menus. When we told him we just wanted a beer, he said "Thank God!:" and just about hugged us. From there on, he'd pop by every few minutes to check on us, but for the most part, left us alone to our people-watching (great view from the deck area!) And the waiters really are dicks, but in a good way! Had a great time, and will for sure be back!
(4)Sandra C.
I find the distribution trend for this restaurant hilarious. I mean...I think Dick's is actually a decent restaurant...of course, I only order the AWESOME buffalo wings and the ribs! It's a nice change of pace once in awhile to go to a restaurant where the servers are oozing with sarcasm, I find it utterly entertaining sometimes. Of course, I only eat for (a) birthdays or (b) spontaneously every three years. It's refreshing to just lighten up, wear some condom hats, drink a beer, and bicker with your server.
(3)Cheryl Y.
If I could give no stars, I'd give no stars because this place was actually the most disgusting place I've ever eaten it, and I've eaten at some grimey shit holes. I understand the concept of the restaurant, it's fine. I'm into sarcastic humor and I can laugh at myself, but this place is down right rude. I mean, first of all, if you throw a straw at my drink and it falls on the floor, that is your fault, and as a waiter, you should get me a new straw.. not make me pick it back up. Also - the wrapping of the straw? If someone says thank you for taking away their garbage, you should not throw it at their head. Especially if you live off of tips. More than that though, you should not throw it at an old man. Know your audience. If they are not amused, you should probably serve them their food and move on to the next table. What irks me the most is that, a place where that kind of service is the attraction, should have damn good food to make up for the bad experience. Not only is service bad, food is just terrible. Chicken - dry. Ribs - dry. Fries - nothing to be impressed about! Honestly, how do you mess up fries. I mean, does this restaurant even have a qualified chef? Or did they just grab someone from McDonald's, hand them a deep fryer, and was like "have at it"? Hands down, the worst food I have ever eaten. And honestly, I'd really rather have eaten out of the garbage dump in the alley way next to the restaurant. The quality would probably be the same, and I'd have enjoyed the service a lot more.
(1)Opie S.
I feel ashamed for eating here. So many interesting options within 100ft and I end up at the tourist trap. They try to do the "rude" server thing...not well. No plates, just paper place mats and baskets. Food was ok and they provided some entertainment for the kids by rolling up hats.
(2)Sarah F.
Ugh. Awful. This is one of those places that you come to with zero expectations and someone still end up disappointed. I get the gimmick, but when half our (way overpriced and as it turns out, gross) meals come out wrong? Drop the 'tude and fix it. Another gripe: Some folks in our group wanted burgers, but they were only listed on the lunch menu. When we asked the hostess she said it would be no problem to make us a burger for dinner. When we got to the table it was very much a problem. Save your money. Go anywhere else.
(1)Richard M.
Is it Dicks or Dinks? I get that the idea is to be rude to the customers whereby making themselves unique. But they have to draw an ethical line in the sand for themselves that's not damaging to their customers. They literally took a cell phone away in the middle of an extremely important phone call. Be rude if that's your bit but keep your heads about it. Sorry but you cost me too much. Here's your 1 star dicks.
(1)Kate C.
We were at Boston in spring break and went to Dicks for lunch on St Pattys day. The whole place was packed and we were all having fun until the waiter came to us, he was shouting "fuk im drunk" and literally threw the knife and forks at my face, he was super inpatient when we were ordering, and again threw the dishes on table after forty minutes waiting. I mean come on we know you were having fun but still, don't act like an ahole We didn't hold any expectation of the food there(who would?) but still we were really much impressed because it was the most horrible crab cake and steak and everything else one can ever have! They were not serving food, they were serving stuff worse than my cats food. Dicks, awful awful awful !!dont go!
(1)Yancey L.
One of my favorite places to go with friends from outside Boston. I always expect the waiters could write something really awful on my hat, but it turned out they treated me over nice, which is OK though I really wanna show my friends their unique "Dick"s" way. Their menu is very interesting. Drink is good, big, colorful and tasty. Food & dessert are typical bar type with reasonable price and portion.
(4)Ryan H.
Never go here!! The servers are so rude you!!!!! Like seriously they were being so mean to me!!! :-( But seriously Dicks is awesome. It is what its supposed to be. I went with a big group around my birthday last year and it was great. Good beer and good enough food. I was actually surprised their ribs were pretty decent. Dicks is always a good time with a big group thats looking to have fun...as long as you dont have a stick up your ass
(4)Emily T.
Going to Dick's was the highlight of our trip to Boston! Don't bother reading the other reviews; they are written by uptight individuals who can't take a joke and have a little fun. If you're a sensitive person or don't understand sarcasm don't go here. My family and I (including children, which the waiters catered to in an age-appropriate yet still hilarious for the whole family way) love Dick's. I just wish there was one in LA!
(5)Courtney T.
This place blows. They were charging a cover on St. Pat's (which is forgivable) but waiting FOREVER for a drink at the bar is not. Then the bartender finally comes over and has that typical atrocious Masshole attitude. Yes, I understand what the theme of this place is. But seriously, its St. Patrick's Day, and the dude is giving me a hard time about wanting a green beer. Loser. When I do finally get it, he put entirely too much food coloring in it, and it was all over the pint glass. So you guessed it, it ended up all over my hands. Ok, so we get seated outside. And the homosexual waiter is giving me attitude while flirting with my bf the entire time. Was cute the 1st few times and after that it just became annoying, especially when he started rubbing his hair at the table. He refused to get us more green beer, just regular draft beer. Too lazy to do it, I guess. The beer battered soft pretzels w/ honey mustard were reeeeeally good, but the fried shrimp were just so-so, and they were (brace yourself)...$15.99. Rip off. At least we got free pint glasses and the waiter didn't charge us for refills. Probably because he wanted to take home my bf. TACKY.
(1)Emiko T.
If paying someone to yell at you and raise your blood pressure while you're trying to enjoy some good ol' terribly prepared food and weak drinks then you're going to love being the butt of the gimmick at Dick's. In fact, you might relish wearing a custom-made dunce cap! But if you came in unknowingly, then the joke's on you. Here comes one of the rarest forms in my Yelping stats: the two star review. Yes, it's not about the waiters. They're just doing their thing by throwing silverware at you and telling your personal business to the rest of the restaurant. But it's seriously about the food. The extent of what we had, which were the fried crab balls and fried alligator (the actual ONLY reason why we went) were pretty bad, even if you think it's impossible to mess up anything fried. That's usually the case, but the batter was so thick and greasy that you really couldn't enjoy the act of trying to be unhealthy--you could just tell you were going to be sick if you ate one too many crab balls or bites of chewy alligator. And whatever you do, don't order their blue margarita...I can't recall the name, but it has blue in the title. Just don't order anything that looks unnatural. Then again, you've totally stepped into the wrong place. I can't help but say that it's a very difficult thing to pull off--this gimmick of being a jerk to customers. If they trained the waiters to actually be funny and make good jokes, well, I think I would have seen some kind of monetary value in that. Unfortunately I was much too distracted and invested in the feelings and confusion of one tourist who was sitting all alone and sat down in hopes to just get a nice, casual meal. Once our waiter started berating him, and then it became apparent that the customer didn't speak English that well, I guess my emotional investment in the whole thing skyrocketed and my tolerance for the gimmick as well as the deep-fried basket in front of me plummeted. There has to be a line somewhere between a good experience and one that makes you want to eat faster so you can leave. Two stars for the unique idea of "funny" assholery while dining and pretty fast service. Minus three for the horribly failed attempt and overpriced bar food. Complete tourist trap. Go get some cheap clam chowder instead. Yelp challenge: #29/365
(2)Richard M.
Were there minus ten stars this joint would get it. The service is worse than the food. We were 6 people and we all order different items. One person ended up sharing my and a friends meal that is how disgusting hers was. We sent back three of the six dishes and they got two of the three wrong the second time around. Poison is too mild a word to describe this joint. They have been here for years....... I do not know how they stay in business.
(1)Marah V.
I wasn't a fan of this place. The food isn't that great. Everything is super expensive. and I'm not going to bash the waiter because he was "rude" because thats what the whole place is about. It just added more of an annoying flare to the whole experience. I brought my cousin there who was visiting from out of town and I was so embarrassed because the food sucked so bad and I could've brought her somewhere better...
(1)Marc E S.
Dick's Last Resort might be a big tourist attraction but that doesn't mean it's cheesy or a lame place to go to. I've only been there once and found it to be quite amusing. After a day of exploring the MFA, my girlfriend and I hopped on the T to Faneuil Hall to walk around and find a bite to eat. Unfortunately we got there a little late and most of the eateries were beginning to close up shop. After poking our heads into a couple stiff places that were still open we ended up at Dick's. Now I know their whole schtick is to be super rude to you and insult you by putting dunce caps on your heads with mean slogans written on them, but the bartender was such a nice guy and very personable. They really only save the berating for people sitting down having meals. The tables of people in our sights and earshot sounded like they were all having a blast with all of them laughing heartily. It was really fun to watch! The only food we ordered was some alligator bites. If you're adventurous and like trying some not-so-ordinary food I'd highly suggest this. They're similar to that popcorn chicken crap they serve at KFC but not gross. I like this place because it's open later than most of the other places in Faneuil Hall, they have odd food on the menu (fried alligator bites) and it's funny. The next time I go I'm definitely sitting down at a table and getting insulted! Oh and we sat next to some guy who had tourettes and screamed at everyone. Great place to go if you have that syndrome.
(4)Steve L.
Rather than subject ourselves to airline food before we boarded our plane at Logan, we decided to make a stop at this place. Gotta love the name of this place. Also gotta love the name of the menu items: Pork Bonerz: Pork Ribs Dolly Parton: A heaving pair of grilled chicky breasts Roughage: Salads (saying what it is) Sat outside, and started with a round of Sam Adams Oktoberfest (very tasty). Coworker had a mushroom burger, and a I ordered fish and chips. His mushroom burger was pretty big, and he had no complaints about it. My fish and chips came in a little bucket. The bottom of the bucket was filled with fries, the top filled with 3 pieces of fish. The batter on the fish had lots of black pepper mixed in, giving the fish a spicy kick to each bite. It was OK at first, but after a while, the pepper was really start to overwhelm the fish. A little attitude with the service, but OK with me. Part of the ambiance. Love it when the busser came by and asked us "are you finished with that shit?". An extra star for that.
(3)Julie N.
I went on one of those "Epic Boston Walks" because the weather was far too nice. In between all the walking, I found myself in Faneuil Hall wanting a beer. This place had outside seating and when we sat I said "we just want a quick beer". Well, I guess they don't know quick. It was a Tuesday, it was 2:00pm, and the place was dead. I drank my beer and then waited about 30 minutes to pay for the damn thing. No one cared about us, and yeah, they are supposed to be "rude", but come on. That was my first and last experience with this sh*tty place.
(1)Lydo r.
I had avoided going to Dick's since i was aware it existed. I just don't get it. Why pay someone to treat you badly? and after years, i gave in. The place is located in a perfect spot and gets tons of traffic all year round. The hosts and servers are sassy and comically insulting and people eat it up! Its a good vacation spot because you can be at ease around non-pretentious food and people (isn't that what a vacation is all about?!?!) The crowd is clearly made of tourists for the most part. Even though the all American fare is nothing out of this world, it is good and the prices are not bad either. They get 4 starts because behind their "mean act" at Dick's I received better customer service than I've had at 80% of restaurants in Boston. Although in their own way, our server was constantly checking in on us and was always available to meet requests. Everyone in sight was having a good time, laughing out loud and having conversations with table neighbors you never knew before and might never see again in your life. Although the place is not for everyone, specially people with awkward self-esteem issues, it is a good place to blend in and have simple meal.
(4)Joe L.
Went to Dicks with my wife, daughter and 5 of her friends, we were celebrating her 16th birthday. I had read the reviews on here about it and was a little nervous about coming but my daughter had heard about it and wanted to go. I am glad we did, it was a great evening. Our waiter was very good about playing the part, throwing the straws and silverware on the table, saying "pass this crap out will yeah". We had many laughs. The food was good, my wife and I had the twin chicken breasts with rice and corn, mine was blackened and it was moist and spicy, very tasty. The hats that the wait staff make are the highlight of the night, some of the sayings are hystericle. I would def go back.
(3)Anne B.
We liked this place better when it was over on Huntington Ave. My husband's band used to play there on a regular basis and it was always a fun crowd and a good time. It still is a fun place, but more crowded with less space and the bartenders don't make as many good drinks as they used to. Food is still good though.
(3)Lisa R.
I thought Dick's was ok. Some of the servers were way funnier than others about being mean. I also suspect they have toned it down over the last few years. Cool idea. I just kind of wish they were meaner or something, since it's supposed to be their schtick. The drinks were yummy but kind of expensive. It's because they let you keep the glass. Cool memorabilia but I'd rather just have a cheaper drink. Food was good. Had fried alligator! Props for an interesting menu!
(3)Anne A.
How could anyone think this was funny? Avoid at all costs.
(1)Erik O.
Its a good safe tourist trap. The staff treats you like a low rate prostitute, complete with a paper hat berating you. No joke. If your lucky they will throw your silver wear at you. Its pretty sweet.
(4)Nicole S.
This places location is right near one of the biggest shopping marketplaces in Boston so you definitely want to get there before the dinner rush around 6/7 because it is a very popular place. Its gotta be one of the most popular places to eat in Boston. If you have a good sense of humor and want good food this is the place to go. The food is so good and you get plenty of it. You can have anything from a steak to crab legs or wings too. This place is so awesome though because while your eating your servers and other employees insult you verbally and with interesting hats that have the funniest, sarcastic remarks on them. If its your birthday they even tie balloons in your hair and make fun of you even more. Overall I had the best time here with my friends and intend on eating here every time i visit Boston!
(4)Sean H.
Pretty good. Gator bites were good in this southern style restaurant, waiters are dicks I get it lol. No but service was slow and food wasn't anything special actually kinda sucked so Im rockin the 3 star.
(3)Ryan L.
While I fully understand the concept of this restaurant, I think they servers could do a number of things to make it more funny than obnoxious. Our server wasn't funny about being rude. He wasn't even that rude. All he did was come over and SCREAM at us at our table. I have no problem being poked fun at and laughing at myself but when I find myself looking for the nearest store to sell aspirin because of how loud my server is, that's a little too much for me. The menu was very disorganized and lacked vegetarian options. I ended up going with the clam stuffies which were not that good and cost about $10. Didn't even bother getting a drink because for that price this poor college kid couldn't afford anything more! The hats were funny and the people dining were a lot of fun to talk to, but I don't think I'll be coming here again - but if I do I will be requesting a different server! (Also this is not a very good place to bring your kids. I watched a server be so rude to a 8 year old child that the parents considered leaving in the middle of the meal)
(2)Jason L.
$31 for crab balls (not the greatest), a beer, and a mixed drink for the wife that supposedly had 151 in it, but tasted like kool aid. $8 for a drink, and not even a buzz afterward, shameful.
(2)Chris M.
I came here for lunch with a couple friends last week and while the food was good, i was expecting a little more banter. I work in retail and would love my job even more if i could get away sarcasm! It was fairly quiet and the servers were mild compared to what i've seen on a weekend night.
(3)Mike Z.
wow really, a concept of being an asshole to paying customers brings in business? I can't imagine too many repeat customers. The waitress was nice(?) enough to explain the whole being rude thing but after waiting 30 mins for her to come back to check on a fresh beer and ending up shouting across the bar that I wanted another beer, then getting beer flicked in my face when she brought it out, that was more than enough bullshit. I won't ever be back and I'm bummed I went there in the first place.
(1)Jeffrey H.
If I were president, I'd make it a law that if you are spotted wearing one of those ridiculous paper hats outside of Dick's, then you will be stabbed and thrown into a pit of starving hyenas. But anyway. I kinda don't mind Dick's (insert gay joke here) and had a good time when a few friends and I stopped in for a friend's birthday dinner. The staff was unpleasant, the food was greasy, and the atmosphere was trashy. No utensils? Whatevz. I'll just wipe my fingers on the birthday girl! The bucket of chicken and fries were tasty and the coleslaw wasn't so bad - always enjoy a good slaw. I ordered myself up some beer because I'm a man's man and they let me take home the glass. Although I think I dropped it because I'm wicked graceful. My favorite part of the evening was when the waiter decided to attach helium filled balloons to my friend's hair - about 22 of them. After a while of her looking ridiculous, he snuck up behind her and started stabbing them with a knife. There was lots of girly screaming before finally the birthday gal started breathing again and shouted, "I THOUGHT I WAS BEING SHOT!" Happy birthday! In the end it was a fun time. It's not really a restaurant I'd beg to return to but if someone wanted to play tourist for an evening, I wouldn't get pissed. BUT TAKE OFF THE FRIGGIN PAPER HATS OR I'LL GET STABBY.
(3)Shari J.
My workplace gave us vouchers for cheap lunches at Dick's, and we can never resist a free (or almost free) lunch, so off to Tourist Hell we went. We weren't up for all the "gimmicks" that Dick's is famous for, but we figured, ok, we're business people, and it's lunch time, so maybe they'll leave us the hell alone. Didn't really work like that, unfortunately, even after our party of 3 blatantly ignored everything the server said in hopes that he'd cut the crap. Speaking of crap, it's a good thing we weren't paying much for this meal because the food was pretty crap-tastic. My chicken caesar looked (and tasted) like a 5 year old had made it. Is this part of the joke? I don't think so. Hey, save your money. If you want to go for the gimmick, I'll make you a huge paper hat and belittle you in front of all your buddies for a lot cheaper...guaranteed!
(1)Pilar P.
When I go out i usually know what to expect..... At Dick's you never know the comments you might hear... Very amuzing atmosphere... I would not take an uptight person who can't take jokes there. The food was awesome and the service unique. I reccomend the salmon and chicky fried chicken. Be prepared to be bibbed and crowned with a special hat.
(4)Irene R.
Having your wait staff purposely being rude may sound odd but it was actually loads of fun. If you're having a bad day and need to snark at someone without feeling bad this is the place for you. The food is pretty good, the waitress will make fun of you if you don't order a drink. If you don't want to take the world seriously this is a great place to unwind.
(4)Binh L.
If you enjoy this odd experience of rude waiters/waitresses then go here. Also if you don't mind paying more money for food that just isn't that great. I, honestly, do not buy into this theme. The "rude" experience wasn't too interesting and the food was blah. The only rudeness that would be happening is me yelling at whoever suggests going here for a meal. I would be highly displeased.
(1)April M.
I'm surprised Dick's only has 2 and 1/2 stars....it makes me wonder if people know what to expect when they walk in. Then again, I'm only giving it 3, because it isn't exactly my kind of experience. Anywhere you are in the country, Dick's Last Resort is a tourist trap. Period. It was one of the first places we ate as a group my freshman year of college in Boston (when Dick's was still in the Prudential Center) and being 18 and new to the city, we all had a blast. You walk in, and greeted by a disgruntled hostess and seated sloppily at a shabby table. Your napkins and utensils are thrown at you, if you're lucky enough to get them, and waters are sloshed down. The menus are tossed in a pile and you are left to decide what to order. If you ask for more napkins later, they toss a pile of crumpled paper towels into the middle of the table. Hey, just be happy you have something to wipe the buffalo sauce off your face with. The food is American bar food, with a Mexican / Southern twist. Burgers, fries, onion rings, quesadillas, nachos, chicken tenders, wings, some seafood choices. There is a little bit of something for everyone. I'm not a huge fan of bar food, but that's what you need to go here expecting. There is a full bar available for drinks. If it is somebody's birthday, or the waiter takes extra special interest in you, for one reason or another, you'll be lucky enough to walk out of Dick's with a gigantic condom-looking hat atop your head that screams: "I'm a tourist and I just got treated like #$%@ at Dick's last resort!" Anyways, this is the kind of place you only visit once. You'd only return if you were bringing someone who's never been to a Dick's before, for the sheer entertainment of watching their reaction as the waitress swears at them, throws food into their lap and fashions a condom hat for them to proudly display for the next hour or so. If you've never been, you should try it once. Just once.
(3)Max L.
First of all, two stars is really the most that is possible for a place like this, so unless you had never heard about what happens at Dick's, nobody should ever give it two stars based on having expected more, because I sure didn't. I went with a birthday group (which also HAS to be the only reason anybody would ever go here, I actually saw a couple at the bar on what would have to be a date, and I cringed) Service was as expected, a server who I didn't tip because his job is to do the exact opposite of earn one, food that I didn't remember was as expensive as it ended up being for what it was (ribs for $20 or something) and an atmosphere that also included other wasted birthday celebrators and insane waiters. You only have fun because you hope to see friends who you like to make fun of, get made fun of by someone else who they can't really retaliate against. The one noteworthy aspect which was a surprise, was that there was a live band that played some VERY exceptional covers. If you have to go a Dick's make sure the band will be playing, then pretend some of what you paid is for the music, it'll soften the blow. Bang-For Buck: 1/10 (Overpriced food, god I hope you don't tip, this scale means that for the actual food, 90% of other restaurants give you a better value for what you paid)
(2)Lindsey R.
My family has gone here a few times. My dad loves to harass the waitstaff and they usually get a big kick out of him. We used to talk about how "surprisingly good" the food was here... except we just went back, and the food was mediocre. My drink tasted like kool-aid laced with cough syrup. Not the world's worst cocktail, but not as good as I'd hoped for. The snark from the waitstaff was fine, but some of the things they were writing on the hats were pretty risque for 6:30 PM on a Saturday night (cracks about herpes are probably better left for 9:30 or later, with the bachelor/bachelorette crowds).
(2)Mario S.
Hey Dick's, Thanks for ruining lunch with my family when I was visiting Boston a few days ago. A "bucket" of shrimp is not 5 shrimp. They gave us 5 f'n shrimp for 7.99! That's a $1.60 per shrimp! It does go well with the fake crappy service, that actually is....crappy. Never again. Anywhere in America.
(1)Joe R.
Who came up with the ridiculous idea that waitstaff should be rude as the concept for a restaurant? I guess the tourists love similar concept restaurants in Chicago (Ed Debevics, for one), but I think it sucks. If you a forced to go here by an office happy hour or similar arrangement, beware of ordering the "big" beer (23oz.) - you get a souvenir glass and the ordeal costs $9 for the first round. This isn't the cost of a fine belgion duppel bock, either, it's Sam Adams. Not bad, but not $9-good.
(1)Geoff T.
A total headache. Decent burger and chicken finger type food, but who this place is really for is those of you who like to watch young-ish woman demeaning themselves by doing things like taking "Blow Job Shots" (the bartenders hold a phalic beaker-shot glass crotch high and the woman drinks it on her knees). Typical cover bands blaring out Mustang Salley for the 80 thousandth time while a chunky drunken 30 something "shakes it" on the dance floor. Oh, and it's supposed to be part of the "charm" that the help are... well.. Dick's.
(1)Jane B.
Eh, Dick's never did diddley for me. I'm all for a good time, but I find their "concept" annoying. The food never wowed me either. It was always more of a place someone else wanted to go to, while the rest of the gang going out would groan and bear it. It's not the worst place in the city to go hang out but there are better.
(2)Restaurant J.
Do yourself a favor and don't go to this aptly named 'Last Resort', where the main theme is 'verbal abuse' by a bunch of comedian wannabes. I can't believe this place is allowed to operate as a restaurant. I won't be able to comment on food, because I didn't have any!
(1)J C.
I agree with everyone that the rude act is stupid as hell. Ooooh, you threw my menu on the table and asked what I want in a surly way. Gimme a break; just take my order and do your friggin' job, I don't need the dramatics. Anyway, the only reason I go there is because you can sit outside and have a 40 (or a 32 oz if they're out) during the Summer and people watch.
(2)J B.
If you are in your 20's, love to drink, are loud and obnoxious, and could care less about the quality of the food you eat --DIck's is for you. I went there once years ago and found it mildly amusing; went again a few years later and found it highly annoying....Apparently that's the concept -- "loud, rude, and annoying.." which I suppose is sort of fun if you're in a group and the goal is to be drunk and obnoxious. Other than that, not really worth checking out.
(2)Lis L.
Dick's Last Resort is a small restaurant chain (less than a dozen in the country I think) that is special because it is purposefully obnoxious to its customers. I don't know why anyone would want to pay to go to a place where the staff is rude and offensive. For example, my friends and I waited about 10 or so minutes before we were served. The bartender saw us but refused to acknowledge our existence. Then when he was taking our orders, he behaved like he was bored to death, as if we weren't worth his time. Why people go to this establishment is beyond me, I was totally unaware of the restaurant's demeanor before I came here. I found out later, but I wouldn't go back. It's like the place knows it sucks and made that to be its selling point, as contradictory as that is. If you're the kind of mentally warped person who wants to pay others to talk down to you and treat you like crap, have the staff rub their genitalia over your food, serve it to you cold, and tell you to go f*ck yourself, go to Dick's.
(1)courtney d.
Ok its not that I don't like having a fun time eating and having funny hats with names made especially for me, but when I ask for a napkin I actually just want a napkin, not their entire inventory of napkins thrown at me. Thats not fun, thats just annoying. The food is like eh, and I know the staff is trying reallly hard to be funny but its a little obnoxious. Besides, by the end of the night it ends up looking like a bad bar scene with entirely too many napkins on the floor. Definitely have to be in the mood to eat here, let alone drink here.
(1)silly g.
lets just put it this way dicks sucks itself. the servers are cool but the managers are assholes. the bands that play there should kill themselves and play their own funerals. over priced food. you can't order anything without getting haggled into an upgrade but oh i got a paper hat that says i am a jerk off. what a joke
(1)Katherine T.
I went here as one of many stops for my friend's 21er. Yes, most of the waitstaff doesn't quite pull off the prick routine well, but our waitress was badass. We all of course got the silly paper hats with mildly innapropriate phrases on them--but the best part was when the waitress challanged me and a guy from another table to a drinking contest--who could finish a bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 first, through this ridiculously long straw. I may have finished first, but nobody won in that situation... I am now well aquainted with their bathroom floor. Still a fun time though.
(3)Dave M.
I can take a joke...and I actually had good times at the OLD Dick's Last Resort at the Pru Center. Problem is the have moved to Quincy Market and were forced to become PC, almost sickening-ly PC. Go for the drinks only. Arrived at 9:30PM to order food...no burgers...turns out they only serve burgers at lunchtime now..(WHAT????). We went with 2 platters, chicken and ribs, and steak and shrimp. Definitely overpriced. Steak was mildly marinated, but chewy. Shrimp was butterflied and fried and edible, but nothing to rave about. Chicken (1/4 quicken), tasted of BBQ, but dried out within seconds of being served...and the ribs were definitely baby back, with very little meat. Only the fries were redeeming. My wife and I ended up swapping much of our meals between each other...I think we were more upset that we couldn't get a burger and fries...I mean we realllllyyyyy wanted a burger. We saw mothers and young children, which was an absolute shock, considering the stature of the old place. This confirmed our fears about this place going PC. The paper hat they gave my wife said "retired stripper". They admitted that was as risque as they could get. We won't be hurrying back anytime soon...other than for drinks.
(2)Matt L.
I have been to Dick's a few times, and have to say it was better when it was located over by the Prudential Center, the spot was larger and off the beaten path and you werent on display. They have since moved to smack in the middle of the busiest spot in Boston, Fanieul Hall/Quincy Market at an end spot with all windows and a patio. The place is built on the philosophy you are visiting a place that is your "last resort" and dont be surprised when your servers treat you poorly (an act) and they throw the food etc. The big deal with this place is lots of cocktails and beer selections and run of the mill bar/grill food like buffalo wings and fried clams and shrimp. The food is served in paper baskets and the place mats are paper as well torn off a large roll by the door. There are also hats made for each guest that the server labels with funny names for people to wear with ballons attached. Its a noisy place with a younger crowd. On weekends it gets jammed and turns into a club like atmosphere with bachelorette parties galor. If you are looking for some place fun to drink at and justt eat and watch some games..by all means this is the right spot. Otherwise, skip it.
(3)erin e.
This place is the pits, unless you are with a large suburban bachelorette party. The food is actually decent, but it's definitely trying a little too hard to be raunchy and funny...and doesn't always succeed. It's funny what they do to brides-to-be and whatnot, and definitely not a bad idea if you want to humiliate your best friend before she gets married (no joke, it's pretty entertaining, and they'll definitely make her feel like she's the star of the show, so it really makes your work quite a bit easier!).
(2)Brendan M.
Appropriately named. Don't go unless it's yours, too.
(1)Mulltea C.
I wish I had read a few of the reviews for this location before I brought my friend to experience Dick's Last Resort. I had been to the Myrtle Beach location and had a wonderful experience with wonderful food. The service was great and the humor was outstanding. So I figured I would treat my friend while we vacationed in Boston this past weekend. I mad a reservation, but when we arrived the place was pretty empty. There was an obnoxious and loud singer on the stage so we asked to sit pretty far away. From the moment we entered the restaurant I felt that we were not welcome. The server who came over to take our order seemed put out that she had to talk to us. She mumbled thru something that seemed like an introduction to Dick's but I was astonished that she did not even try to talk with us or did she care that we were in her section. We had to wait for long periods of time for her to come back to take our order. When our food finally arrived she never approached us again. She would shout at us from across the room something like, ' Is your food ok? Great!' before we could even speak to her. It was the rudest dining experience I have EVER had. When she finally got close enough to our table to be able to hear us, I said to her that we did not like the food. She sat at the computer and completely ignored us! She did not even look in our direction. When she left the computer she bolted off in the opposite direction. We were actually starving so we tried to eat what we could because we could not even get her attention. It was the absolute worse experience I have ever had in a restaurant, at any point in my life. The money means nothing to me, I just want that hour of my life back. If I could have given this restaurant negative 10 stars I would. Words of wisdom, steer clear of Dick's Last Resort in Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
(1)Hong L.
this place was horrible. they threw insults left and right at my out of town guests and myself. while i know this is their "theme" it is really disrespectful and we left feeling terrible about the experience. the food was mediocre but the ambiance was really the worse part of our experience. we only went here because it was one of the few restaurants open late night on a weekend evening in fanueil hall.
(1)Jeffrey W.
Skip it. Apparently I'm in the minority, but why would you pay somebody to try to embarrass you? How does this place stay in business? I got yelled at when I walked in the door.
(2)Chris C.
I guess the food is ok, but the atmosphere is horrible. Why would you want to go eat somewhere - all the time waiting for some retard waiter to act like a jerk to you. I don't get it. I'll never go back here.
(1)Susan J.
Don't bring a date, but go in a group (floormates, bachelorette party, whatever). High class dining Dick's is not, but still an interesting and unique experience unto itself.
(3)Michael G.
I would always see bachelorette parties running around on Huntington with giant condom-shaped paper hats on their heads, not realizing that they had gotten them at Dick's. You, too, can go there and receive your own condom-shaped paper hat. Their shtick, in case you didn't know, is rudeness. During the meal, you can expect to have a hat forced upon you with some sort of demeaning saying on the front. Then, at some point, they also throw a bunch of napkins over you. I was underwhelmed. In fact, some of the people were nice. Very odd. The food is decent. So's the beer. I recommend that you get the large one that comes with a free glass. It's probably the best deal on the list.
(3)Steve S.
For whatever reason, Dick's always ends up on the shortlist of "restaurants you should visit' when my friends recommend a night out for a Boston visitor. I've never understood why. The concept of cruel waiters who won't take any of your crap and will glady dish it right back is fantastic, though it isn't pulled off very well. I'm not sure how it could be effective, given that the waiters still need to work for their tips. The food (which is a pretty standard bar menu), it is way over priced for what it is, though the portions are quite generous. As far as I'm concerned, Dick's is definitiely a restaurant you can skip.
(2)Melissa B.
Dicks is not worth the overpriced fried food at all. One night I was here recently & the waitress tried to tell me they don't have plates. Now, I get the rude waitress bit they do here & it's amusing, BUT when the customer asks for a plate to eat apps. on, they should get one! They do have a good selection of beers though & their Gospel Sunday brunch is fun with an excellent assortment of foods, not to mention a killer do -it-yourslef bloody mary bar.
(2)Jen P.
This place is out of control! Once you get over the initial shock of it all, its a blast. Went there with a giant group for a birthday and the waitstaff really put on a show for us. If you dont mind being treated rudely, or get napkins thrown at you go here. The condom hats are hysterical. Its a pretty fun bar to go to at night for drinks, you get to still see the jerkish staff in action serving up drinks and appetizers, and mingling with the bacheloretter parties. Not a place for the shy or easily embarrassed!
(4)Tami F.
If I could give this place NO stars I would. Had the fried scallops and they were encased (NOT coated) in breading. So thick, hard and salty, they were inedible. When the server asked how it was, I told him they were bad and he just shrugged. This has to be the worst meal I've been served in a very long time.
(1)Evan M.
Oh boy. Where to start. Well we came in here last night for some late night food and a few drinks, and it was a disaster. There was trash littering the entire floor of the place, the bar had spilled drink all over it, and the restaurant staff was in no hurry to fix either situation. The bartenders were completely unhelpful, and when I asked for a plate they looked at me like I had four heads. There are no plates here, you eat off of wax paper. The food we did order was cold and tasteless, and to top it off was extremely overpriced. To be completely fair, this place is a dive. You should come here only for two reasons: you are a tourist, or this restaurant really is your "last resort". Stay away.
(1)Joleana L.
Fun environment, great drinks staff will keep you laughing. Definitely a place to go if your not easily offended
(4)Jessica H.
We went here for a pub crawl the week before St. Patrick's Day. We didn't order any food just got drinks and stood around. The place was pretty packed with diners. It's a very meat and seafood heavy menu, not sure what a vegetarian or vegan would get - maybe some sides. It's also pretty $$. Well the name serves the place well because everyone working there were Dick's. And not in the funny way. The women at the side doors not letting us in even though we were with the group, and the other people guarding the front doors. One server was funny - he kept dropping utensils to look up men's kilts (there was a bagpipe group there as well). They don't have a bathroom so you have to leave and use the Quincy Market bathroom. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.
(2)Caitlin M.
I have been to Dick's before for a margarita and tried it again last night on a date, however my experience was horrible and the food was horrible. We ordered an appetizer and then we asked to share the chicken finger dinner. Our waitress said no thats not enough food, and we preceded to say yes it is, we will order more after if we are still hungry. Instead of getting the one meal, our waitress went against what we said and ordered us two orders anyways and charged us for it. When she brought out the two orders, I said this is incorrect we only wanted one. Instead of acknowledging this, she just walked away. When we got our bill, I assumed we would only be charged for one order, but both were on our check and she would not remove it when I asked. I find this completely unacceptable service and you cannot take advantage of someone's money. I am fully aware that the whole theme of this restaurant is to be rude and make fun of you, but I did not think they it also meant that they charge you for meals you did not ask for. Awful food, awful service, do not go here!
(1)Lisa And Charlly E.
We are from Washington DC and were in town for the long weekend. We went here with friends we really didn't want to sit in awkward silence at a restaurant with. And we were so glad we did. You gotta ask for Alex, he's hilarious. After he threw straws and napkins at all of us we all blew our straws at him. He also accurately pegged our high maintenance person in the group the minute we sat down. Hilarious fun!!
(4)Jessica G.
I am from Boston and have never been to dicks last resort. My boyfriend and I decided we would try something new today so went here. And we regret it. The atmosphere was cool but the food SUCKED! We will not be going again.
(1)Madeleine L.
This place is a joke, my party and I should have left as soon as we sat down. The menus were sticky and our silverwear was filthy. I'm pretty sure my cup has a booger on it. Our waitress was pretty rude, which was fine and I understand that that's part of her job, but she literally threw the silverwear at us. That was annoying, especially considering the forks all fell out of the napkins they were wrapped in and touched the disgusting table. My brothers cloth napkin was so stained it looked like it has been used to deliver a baby. My mom ordered a salad thinking she would be safe, boy was she wrong. The lettuce was wilted and her chicken came right out of a Tyson bag. My cousins Philly cheese steak looked atrocious. All in all the food was nauseating. And to think we went through the trauma of eating there just for a couple stupid paper hats.
(1)Dorit M.
The hostess would not seat us outside, because it was only two of us. Meanwhile, six four tops were available. For sure not the best way to run a restaurant ! I guess you don't want / need the business, when you are turning people away !
(1)Nate P.
Dick's Last Resort is an unconventional experience that's plenty of laughs. The servers are purposely rude, but in a fun and expected way, and the burgers were great. The paper hats that they make for you are pretty funny too. My only gripes were that the place was a little dirty, the tables were all crammed together in a much too tiny space for the number of seats, and the prices were a little high for what they're offering (but, that one is to be expected in Faneuil Hall). It was fun, and I'd probably go again sometime in the future, but our experience just reminded me of how much better the Roadkill Cafe's used to be for this sort of dining entertainment. Overall, I give it a 3 out of 5.
(3)Christian C.
I get the whole themed!! Bit the food was disgusting. I ordered a chicken sandwich; because the menu was limited. Ive had a better chicken sandwich at Wendy's for half the price. I will never step foot in this establishment ever again!!!
(1)Ashley K.
Most people on here must not understand the idea of the restaurant. I loved it. My friends and I joked with our waiter after his shift. Decent food and im honestly the service is attentive.
(4)Kim B.
I am only giving this four stars, because of how much my experience at Dick's made me laugh. I have always wanted to go to Dick's.. I tried to plan a sorority function here once, and they all shut it down. Fail. One day, my boyfriend, Greg and I were trying to find somewhere to eat in Fanieul hall (mistake number 1, Fanieul hall is not for good food). All Greg wanted was pub food, and I just didn't care. After not finding anything else too appetizing, we decided on Dick's. As we walk in, there was a scavenger hunt of about 10 high schoolers, causing a scene. Other then them, there was only 1 other party, so it was pretty empty. The host said "Go sit down over there, I will be with you in, like, 10 minutes ". Now I had already walked around the room ,trying to get away from the high schoolers. So I go to sit down, and Greg says... "Did you hear what he just said? We are leaving!". So he storms out the back door (I didn't hear what he said, but I followed). Greg was all concerned because he said the guy was so rude, and he did not want to wait "like... 10 minutes". That is when I so kindly reminded Greg, "Well... Isn't that the point of Dick's? Aren't they supposed to treat you rude?". I couldn't tell if Greg was blushing, or if it was just cold (it was about 30 degrees out) but his face was red. If I were him, I'd probably be blushing. Needless to say, when I asked if he wanted to go back in, he so kindly rejected, and we ended up getting sub-par pub food.
(4)Hunter B.
The food is okay, I ordered the buffalo wings. The real entertainment are the waiters. As said in the name, the act like dicks but in a funny way. It was extremely funny.
(5)Destiny C.
Service is funny! Love the sarcasm and atmosphere but to be honest their food isn't that great.
(1)Kristen M.
FOOD POISONING!!!!! 5 of us got it. I'm now alive enough to write this review. Never ever EVER again.
(1)Gina A.
Dicks is fun to joke around with the staff. They are fun but the food is not great. Go for drinks and expect fried food.
(4)James I.
Absolutely no vegetarian (don't even consider going here if you're vegan) options, pathetic. Which is actually relevant because of the increasing number of people avoiding meat. So, I was of course stuck ordering a side salad. Iceberg lettuce on my salad had some red spots and was obviously not fresh. Only other things on the salad were some chopped tomatoes, red cabbage, CHEDDAR CHEESE, and... Of course, BACON BITS. WHAT. You know it's really difficult to screw up a salad but congratulations, Dick's, you did it. I hope you're proud because I will never be visiting again. Our waiter was alright, but I really can't do the whole mean thing. I tried to be open to it but I really just didn't like it. So yeah anyways my advice for vegetarians/vegans is to order the little $4 salad WITHOUT bacon bits and, optionally, without the cheddar cheese.
(1)M L.
Overpriced, bad food and not that exciting of an experience. Our waiter forgot to give us the dunce hats that Dick's is famous for and the food was quite pricey for very small portions. I honestly don't think that the atmosphere was funny enough to pay such a price tag. You'd be better off going to a fast-food place and just hanging out around the T if you chicken fingers and the chance to meet Bostonians with attitude.
(1)Nashrah R.
Dick's is a fun place to try if you're interested in a unique dining experience....and if you're tired of eager, friendly waiters. Definitely go in with an open mind though because otherwise you're bound to get offended. Our waitress was mean enough without being offensive. Plus, she always gave you a winking look after interacting with you to reassure you. The food was okay--nothing spectacular. I would recommend the nachos, and must warn you that the portion is rather large. I went in a group of five and we struggled to finish. The burgers are decent but nothing too grand. Would I go back again? No. But was it worth going that one time? Yes.
(3)Randy E.
It's a shame that I have to give this place any stars at all. Any money spent here should be considered a complete and total waste. I understand the theme of Dick's and I knew to expect attitude from the staff. That's supposed to be apart of the fun of this place, right? What I don't think the theme of Dick's is supposed to be is horribly made drinks with service so slow you'd rather get things your self and sky high prices for an all around horrible experience. With all of the bar hopping opportunities available in Boston, be sure to steer clear of this one.
(1)Alie C.
I've heard a lot about Dick's and really wanted to check it out. Being a server myself, I thought it would be a fun experience to see what I could do if I could actually act on my annoyance towards guests. We had a blast. I haven't laughed that hard in a really long time. The tables are weird. You share one long table with a couple other parties. It was okay though because you could read their hats too and have a laugh. Our server was great. It didn't seem like an act and we got really into it, being rude right back to him. He even left my friend's beer on another table so he'd have to get up and go get it. His hat prompts were also very laugh-inducing. Mine said "will lick anything for a dollar" and the one that took the cake was the one the guy in our group got that said "not even UPS will touch my package." Hilarious. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the food as well. I ordered some of the drunken shrimp off the appetizer menu and they were some of the best shrimp I have ever had. My friend loved her salmon as well. There were complaints about the rice and corn not being very good, but overall everything was pretty tasty. If you go in expecting great service and a good meal, you are going to the wrong place. If you go in to laugh your butt off and have a few drinks, then you picked the right joint.
(4)Emily P.
Gross. My friend and I ordered salads - I got the buffalo chicken, she got southwestern steak. Both were advertised to be on a bed of mixed greens with various chopped vegetables. We both got wilted iceberg lettuce with NO other vegetables, a heaping pile of tortilla strips and lukewarm dressing that tasted past its prime. Our waiter showed up to take our order and deliver the check, that's all. No "how is everything?" at all. I understand that they're supposed to be jerks in a funny sort of way, but when you serve me a salad that I could have gotten made better anywhere else, I expect slightly better service. It lives up to its name - this really is a last resort.
(1)Cornel F.
Probably among the worst restaurants in the city. Limited food options
(1)Paul W.
Expect to have fun. Not a place to bring stuck-up type. Just remember your there for the fun time and the food not bad either.
(4)Adam G.
I have been to dicks long ago shortly after turning 21 and after today it is clear why I hadn't returned. They were busy (Boston Marathon after flow) but the service was slow. I would rather them focus on the food instead of act like jerks which is so not funny admit it. Why would you want to be embarrased at a restaurant with a boring menu, terrible food and ridiculous prices. $35 for Burger and fries (very few) The burger was sub standard and had no flavor. Half of it had no bottom bun so I threw half of the burger away. I usually have a clean plate but I had no desire to eat this food. The clam chowder was herbaceous and tasted like canned chowder from Arkansas. The beers are $9 and every beer after the "discount" it to $7! Oh, and they give you a big, dumb glass to carry around all day. Be advised, the food is WAY overpriced and WAY worse than most of the touristy crap in Quincy Market. If you're an out of towner, avoid this whole area. Find a place in the North End.
(1)Peter B.
Rocked
(4)Lisa B.
Eh... I gave this place two stars (as opposed to one) because I didn't get food poisoning, and that should count for something, I suppose. I understand the concept, but it seemed like our server was kind of lazy about being a "dick". The most amusing thing she did was throw straws onto our table. The restaurant is extremely loud and kind of trashy. This is NOT a place for families - I felt very bad for the groups with kids. Food was VERY overpriced. My final gripe: Somehow I got passed over for a hat. If I'm going to pay $17 for crappy fish and chips, I should at least get a stupid paper hat, right?
(2)Janet M.
Came here with a few gal pals while we were visiting Boston.. If you're easily offended, DON'T COME HERE. However, if you enjoy a laugh or two, and don't mind a paper cone on your head that says "I have herpes", this place is for you. Yes, the waiters really play out the rudeness thing, yelling for no apparent reason and practically "throw" your order at you, but its all part of their strategy. Being an out of towner, I didn't quite know what to expect, but it ended up being alot of fun. The food wasn't anything memorable, however, but I'll let it go.
(4)Mimi B.
What a crabby bunch of reviews here. This place is in Faneuil Hall---HELLO, its gonna be crowded, loud....what do you want? Like our waiter said, "Go to Cheesecake Factory if you want people to be nice" Its Dick's for heaven sake! they are suppose to be rude and annoying---that is the fun. Throw it back at them--demand the mustard! Yell for a refill! its part of the fun. I think they should post signs like "Yelling at your waiter is allowed." If you have fun, they will too. And the food is just plain American cuisine served in a plastic basket. What do you want? Five star cuisine? We had burgers, chicken fingers, and fries--all good. All tasty. Gourmet? uhhh no, but it was good, and we laughed through the whole meal. We had a great time, got teased, teased back and will most definitely come back when we have visitors again. A must stop at Faneuil Hall.
(5)Jacki B.
I've been two dicks twice in last two years, and have had pretty good experiences both times. I'll start with the waitstaff - most of which is male. I think the restaurant seeks to hire younger, attractive guys, most of whom are very funny. My friend and I adored the waiter we had last night, and spent a good portion of our meal chatting with him and the other waiters he brought over. As far as the food goes, yes, it is unimpressive and overpriced. I would suggest trying to stick to restaurant staples like burgers, chicken tenders, and salads here - things that are impossible to mess up basically - unless you want to feel really ripped off. I had two beers - and the cost was $16! A bit pricey. The dinners seem to range from $15-25. If you are sensitive or have a subpar sense of humor, I would not recommend coming to this restaurant. The whole point is to receive "bad" service. The waitstaff is supposed to be funny, rude, and offensive. Just something to keep in mind, especially if you're bringing kids.
(4)Elias U.
Worst experience ever in Boston!! Don't go there!! there are too many great options around for same or less price!! I get the "funny" style but the food is the worst ever!! I could not believe how something as basic and simple as a cheeseburger could taste as a piece of.... garbage!!!
(1)Mary B.
HALF STAR . OVERPRICED BAD FOOD SERVED BY MEAN PEOPLE.The name of the restaurant says it all . They are Dicks ! Really disrespectful and trying to be funny at the same time. They may even throw your ID on the ground or tell you that you don't look smart at all. With that being said let's talk about the food and drinks . Food is plain , nachos have no cheese at all and the drinks are very light . BAD SERVICE and very overpriced . NOT GOING BACK.
(1)Jessica R.
I have been to Dick's in San Antonio and this one blows that one WAAAAAAAY out of the water. I had so much fun. Once we saw they were serving up fried alligator, we had to order it. There were four of us and we were able to share the appetizer sampler and still have some leftover. It was a lot of food for $20. The beers were big and you get to keep the glass, always a plus. It was actually fun to watch the other servers working around us too. I can't believe because of the two bad experiences I had at the same Dick's in San Antonio, I almost didn't wanna set foot in this place. So glad I did. And Boston does it again! I love it here.
(4)Crystal M.
Dont go here if you aren't a meat lover because their menu is all meat and everything is overpriced. They took forever to even ask what we wanted for drinks. Our waitress threw our silverware onto the table and was really loud. I understand the whole "Dicks" theme but I just didnt like how she was yelling at us asking what we wanted because her voice made me get a headache. My food was cold and not appetizing at all.
(2)Lovesto E.
Average food and dirty tables, but the rude employees were a hoot! I didn't realize the theme of the restaurant until I saw the waiter put the other tables Bill rolled up into a balloon. The hostess was a biyatch and played her role well and our waiter was definitely a huge dick! He even tied a balloon on my wife's hair and she had to eat with her hair floating up!!! Hilarious!!! Even though everyone was rude, the service was actually pretty good. If you don't have a sense of humor, this place may not be for you. I loved it so much, I had to buy the shirts!!! I wanna go back!
(4)Steven B.
This is a pretty fun place to come if your girlfriend insists on getting really drunk, really fast. (father committed suicide). Not really my first choice but we were in the neighborhood when we heard the news. What else is there to say really. A word of warning to the frisky out there: if a big bouncer asks if you want to "get horsey" do NOT take him up on it!!! trust me here folks.
(3)Karol B.
Ton of fun! Don't go if your feelings get hurt easily....waiters are a blast and the food is good! My kids 13 &15 love to visit this place when we visit Boston......
(4)Maura G.
we chose this place because we were staving and this was one of the few places open. why do i want to pay someone to insult me? that's their "thing", the waiters will joke around with you and poke fun at you. haha, yeah ok i get it. it's fun for about 5 mins, then it gets old. and people bring kids here?! i'm not an uptight person in any form, i just don't really get why people think that is so fun. i came with 3 other ladies, so we were just called bimbos and sluts the whole time. must be great to work here though; if you're hungover or having a bad day, you're encouraged to take it out on your customers! the food is your basic bar food-burgers and everything that's fried. buy everything is really salty. seems like this might be a good place to go if you want to get wastey-face. that's about it.
(2)Ari P.
For anyone who's familiar with the show, The IT Crowd, I pulled a Messy Joe's on this one. My friend and I actually had no idea that bitchy waiters was Dick's theme. We just knew that we didn't want Cheers. Our waiter was pretty sassy in the beginning, but he lost his energy after he gave us our hats. The food. There's no wow factor here, but I feel like that's to give more material for the waitstaff if someone has the cajones to complain to them. It wasn't too bad for a Faneuil Hall chain, but its not the kind of place I'd eat at frequently.
(3)Michael M.
Ok I understand that the whole concept of dick's is for them to be dick's with the customers. I'm not closed minded. I'm as out going, open minded as it gets but after a while it really gets annoying. I mean if I decide to ask a serious question just answer back in a serious matter then go back to being assholes because I know that's your job. Besides that the food is pretty good. Enjoyed my rib 'N' chicken. That's the only reason I gave them 2 stars
(2)Holly C.
The menu is very limited & on the pricier side (ie: ribs, salmon, etc). We ended up getting two appetizers which were good (gator bites & crabby balls) because we didn't want anything too heavy and had a few beers. The workers were fun, which was the main reason why we decided to come here (we all ended up leaving with some smart comment written on our hats). Only come here if you can take some heat. I wouldn't come here again, but if you want to experience it, I would recommend just getting a few beers here and nothing more.
(2)Ellie W.
Let me preface this with a warning: Do not go here if you don't have a REALLY good sense of humor or if you don't enjoy being somewhat humiliated in public. Nobody goes to Dick's Last Resort for the food. It's certainly not famous for that. It's more about the experience, which I think is a huge hit with tourists, but not so much with locals. You'll be consistently berated by your waitress/waiter, and you'll be forced to don a weird paper condom-like hat written with some personalized insult, just for you. It's what Dick's Last Resort is all about, so if you're in the mood to be told off by your waiter, it's the place to be. Maybe also if you're a masochist... Friends from out of town may enjoy the hokey/cheesy concept that is DLR, so it might be worth bringing them here if they really insist, but ehhh not my cup of tea.
(1)Charmie S.
Poor concept. I have a rich sense of humor, but even this was too much for me. It really ought to be you AND Dick's last resort. As in no other place to dine, so you end up here. Don't come here if you're sensitive to trashy behavior.
(1)Jenna W.
I used to go to Dick's pretty often with my friends, the atmosphere is fun and the servers are hilarious. So why the two-star review? I was out at Dick's one night with family and friends, and I ordered the bucket of chicken and fries. Later, while waiting for the T, I felt sick....really sick. I'll spare you the details, but it wasn't pretty. I figured I caught some sort of virus while babysitting didn't think much of it. I went back to Dick's a few months later with friends, and got the grilled chicken caesar salad. Had a great time with my friends...and then it hit me. The same gut-wrenching nausea I experienced the last time ate at Dick's. Getting sick after eating at a restaurant once? Sure, probably a coincidence. But twice in a row? Never again, Dick's. Never again.
(2)Kim K.
A summation: Dick's would be my absolute last resort in life but definitely not my last resort for a hokey group event like a bachelorette party (which is exactly why I was there). The story is as old as time: my best friend is getting married, where can we go for a random crazy bachelorette outing? Dinner at Dick's and barhopping in Fanueil Hall. Alrighty then. You can't make a reservation at Dick's which is crap because they mostly serve groups. So that's annoying. They won't seat you without your whole party, which I get but with groups someone will inevitably be late. We ended up waiting at the bar for our whole party and table for probably 45 minutes. Once we were seated the silly hat wearing, heckling from the staff, and heavy alcohol consumption ensued. The atmosphere was fun, everyone picking on the bride was definitely an amusing time. The food we got was abysmal. With the bachelorette party package you only get to choose from 5 items, 4 of which are deep fried kids menu foods as far as I'm concerned. There are no appetizer options and they frown upon substitutions. Lastly, the cost per person for the package deal is like $19. A total and complete ripoff for the food, quality, and quantity. Really disappointing. However, come here to have fun, for the experience, or what have you. This is not a culinary-driven restaurant. Hell, it shouldn't even be called a restaurant - Dick's is an embellished bar. The whole thing is lame, annoying, overpriced, and stupid. But I participated so I guess that makes me all of those things as well.
(2)Ciana T.
I am giving Dick's a solid 3 stars. If i could give it 3.5, I would. I ordered the crab cakes which came with rice and a vegetable that happened to be corn. Everything was seasoned well and tasted good. For $10, I think this is a great deal in Boston. Honestly, I was really impressed when one of the people I ate with ordered a Philly cheese-steak and didn't like it (I tried it, it was really good but she was being really picky). They sent out a new meal and didn't charge for the first sandwich. I am not giving it 4 stars, because it is very touristy and I am not into that. My biggest complaint is that the wait staff could be a little more rude. I was expecting more back and forth play.
(3)Andrew R.
Food's not zomg great, drinks are cheap, so the only reason to go here is if you wanna yell at some strangers serving you food and know it's ok. And if you're not in the mood for that, the servers are generally aware and back off (sort of). But I do like the hats...
(3)Nicole S.
This places location is right near one of the biggest shopping marketplaces in Boston so you definitely want to get there before the dinner rush around 6/7 because it is a very popular place. Its gotta be one of the most popular places to eat in Boston. If you have a good sense of humor and want good food this is the place to go. The food is so good and you get plenty of it. You can have anything from a steak to crab legs or wings too. This place is so awesome though because while your eating your servers and other employees insult you verbally and with interesting hats that have the funniest, sarcastic remarks on them. If its your birthday they even tie balloons in your hair and make fun of you even more. Overall I had the best time here with my friends and intend on eating here every time i visit Boston!
(4)Mindy L.
I organized a bachelorette party here - and I don't think I'd do it again for the following reasons: 1) Upon arrival we had to wait 30 minutes before being seated due to the fact that they refuse to take reservations or even add your name to the wait-list until you have a FULL party 2) Once finally seated, the waitress (being the dick she was supposed to be) pulled me aside to ask if we wanted the "bachelorette party menu" for a set fee rather than have people go hog wild with the menu. I thought this was a good option as the BP Menu offered most of the favorites anyway. This will be proven otherwise...keep going. 3) In between the time we ordered drinks, were served drinks, and then ultimately ordered our meals, and then waited until the meals came out...NO ONE got any attention as is expected at Dick's. We had a bride who needed a darned condom shaped paper hat with explicitely dirty and perhaps true crap scribbled about her across the front. I finally had to ASK the waitress to start making hats for the crowd of 15 as the whole purpose of our visit was to make a spectacle of the bride and her friends. 4) The food SUCKED. I had dry chicken fingers (about five of them - I could have ordered chicken mcnuggets for a quarter of the cost - biggie sized even - and been more satisfied). My sister ordered the shrimp basket and after one shrimp she pushed it away in disgust. I tried one and they were rubbery and hardly even warm. NASTY. 5) Part of the whole 'package' we went for was that a cake would be brought out for the bride. The cake was brought out...and there was a REAL, a REAL condom filled with whipped cream on it. Kind of funny...but honestly, who wants rubber (and let's pray to god it was unlubricated) resting on top of an iced cake that is meant to be eaten!? Honestly, splitting the bill between 15 of us still came to well over $30 per person and only a few people even ordered alcohol. It was a luke-warm experience through and through.
(2)SexySarcastic J.
Awesome experience! great place to take out-of-towners or have a birthday dinner with friends. they were rude but it was all in good nature. the food was actually quite good too and affordable! would def. go back back
(4)Jason L.
$31 for crab balls (not the greatest), a beer, and a mixed drink for the wife that supposedly had 151 in it, but tasted like kool aid. $8 for a drink, and not even a buzz afterward, shameful.
(2)Chris M.
I came here for lunch with a couple friends last week and while the food was good, i was expecting a little more banter. I work in retail and would love my job even more if i could get away sarcasm! It was fairly quiet and the servers were mild compared to what i've seen on a weekend night.
(3)Mike Z.
wow really, a concept of being an asshole to paying customers brings in business? I can't imagine too many repeat customers. The waitress was nice(?) enough to explain the whole being rude thing but after waiting 30 mins for her to come back to check on a fresh beer and ending up shouting across the bar that I wanted another beer, then getting beer flicked in my face when she brought it out, that was more than enough bullshit. I won't ever be back and I'm bummed I went there in the first place.
(1)Cheryl Y.
If I could give no stars, I'd give no stars because this place was actually the most disgusting place I've ever eaten it, and I've eaten at some grimey shit holes. I understand the concept of the restaurant, it's fine. I'm into sarcastic humor and I can laugh at myself, but this place is down right rude. I mean, first of all, if you throw a straw at my drink and it falls on the floor, that is your fault, and as a waiter, you should get me a new straw.. not make me pick it back up. Also - the wrapping of the straw? If someone says thank you for taking away their garbage, you should not throw it at their head. Especially if you live off of tips. More than that though, you should not throw it at an old man. Know your audience. If they are not amused, you should probably serve them their food and move on to the next table. What irks me the most is that, a place where that kind of service is the attraction, should have damn good food to make up for the bad experience. Not only is service bad, food is just terrible. Chicken - dry. Ribs - dry. Fries - nothing to be impressed about! Honestly, how do you mess up fries. I mean, does this restaurant even have a qualified chef? Or did they just grab someone from McDonald's, hand them a deep fryer, and was like "have at it"? Hands down, the worst food I have ever eaten. And honestly, I'd really rather have eaten out of the garbage dump in the alley way next to the restaurant. The quality would probably be the same, and I'd have enjoyed the service a lot more.
(1)Opie S.
I feel ashamed for eating here. So many interesting options within 100ft and I end up at the tourist trap. They try to do the "rude" server thing...not well. No plates, just paper place mats and baskets. Food was ok and they provided some entertainment for the kids by rolling up hats.
(2)Sarah F.
Ugh. Awful. This is one of those places that you come to with zero expectations and someone still end up disappointed. I get the gimmick, but when half our (way overpriced and as it turns out, gross) meals come out wrong? Drop the 'tude and fix it. Another gripe: Some folks in our group wanted burgers, but they were only listed on the lunch menu. When we asked the hostess she said it would be no problem to make us a burger for dinner. When we got to the table it was very much a problem. Save your money. Go anywhere else.
(1)Richard M.
Is it Dicks or Dinks? I get that the idea is to be rude to the customers whereby making themselves unique. But they have to draw an ethical line in the sand for themselves that's not damaging to their customers. They literally took a cell phone away in the middle of an extremely important phone call. Be rude if that's your bit but keep your heads about it. Sorry but you cost me too much. Here's your 1 star dicks.
(1)Kate C.
We were at Boston in spring break and went to Dicks for lunch on St Pattys day. The whole place was packed and we were all having fun until the waiter came to us, he was shouting "fuk im drunk" and literally threw the knife and forks at my face, he was super inpatient when we were ordering, and again threw the dishes on table after forty minutes waiting. I mean come on we know you were having fun but still, don't act like an ahole We didn't hold any expectation of the food there(who would?) but still we were really much impressed because it was the most horrible crab cake and steak and everything else one can ever have! They were not serving food, they were serving stuff worse than my cats food. Dicks, awful awful awful !!dont go!
(1)Yancey L.
One of my favorite places to go with friends from outside Boston. I always expect the waiters could write something really awful on my hat, but it turned out they treated me over nice, which is OK though I really wanna show my friends their unique "Dick"s" way. Their menu is very interesting. Drink is good, big, colorful and tasty. Food & dessert are typical bar type with reasonable price and portion.
(4)Ryan H.
Never go here!! The servers are so rude you!!!!! Like seriously they were being so mean to me!!! :-( But seriously Dicks is awesome. It is what its supposed to be. I went with a big group around my birthday last year and it was great. Good beer and good enough food. I was actually surprised their ribs were pretty decent. Dicks is always a good time with a big group thats looking to have fun...as long as you dont have a stick up your ass
(4)Emily T.
Going to Dick's was the highlight of our trip to Boston! Don't bother reading the other reviews; they are written by uptight individuals who can't take a joke and have a little fun. If you're a sensitive person or don't understand sarcasm don't go here. My family and I (including children, which the waiters catered to in an age-appropriate yet still hilarious for the whole family way) love Dick's. I just wish there was one in LA!
(5)Courtney T.
This place blows. They were charging a cover on St. Pat's (which is forgivable) but waiting FOREVER for a drink at the bar is not. Then the bartender finally comes over and has that typical atrocious Masshole attitude. Yes, I understand what the theme of this place is. But seriously, its St. Patrick's Day, and the dude is giving me a hard time about wanting a green beer. Loser. When I do finally get it, he put entirely too much food coloring in it, and it was all over the pint glass. So you guessed it, it ended up all over my hands. Ok, so we get seated outside. And the homosexual waiter is giving me attitude while flirting with my bf the entire time. Was cute the 1st few times and after that it just became annoying, especially when he started rubbing his hair at the table. He refused to get us more green beer, just regular draft beer. Too lazy to do it, I guess. The beer battered soft pretzels w/ honey mustard were reeeeeally good, but the fried shrimp were just so-so, and they were (brace yourself)...$15.99. Rip off. At least we got free pint glasses and the waiter didn't charge us for refills. Probably because he wanted to take home my bf. TACKY.
(1)Emiko T.
If paying someone to yell at you and raise your blood pressure while you're trying to enjoy some good ol' terribly prepared food and weak drinks then you're going to love being the butt of the gimmick at Dick's. In fact, you might relish wearing a custom-made dunce cap! But if you came in unknowingly, then the joke's on you. Here comes one of the rarest forms in my Yelping stats: the two star review. Yes, it's not about the waiters. They're just doing their thing by throwing silverware at you and telling your personal business to the rest of the restaurant. But it's seriously about the food. The extent of what we had, which were the fried crab balls and fried alligator (the actual ONLY reason why we went) were pretty bad, even if you think it's impossible to mess up anything fried. That's usually the case, but the batter was so thick and greasy that you really couldn't enjoy the act of trying to be unhealthy--you could just tell you were going to be sick if you ate one too many crab balls or bites of chewy alligator. And whatever you do, don't order their blue margarita...I can't recall the name, but it has blue in the title. Just don't order anything that looks unnatural. Then again, you've totally stepped into the wrong place. I can't help but say that it's a very difficult thing to pull off--this gimmick of being a jerk to customers. If they trained the waiters to actually be funny and make good jokes, well, I think I would have seen some kind of monetary value in that. Unfortunately I was much too distracted and invested in the feelings and confusion of one tourist who was sitting all alone and sat down in hopes to just get a nice, casual meal. Once our waiter started berating him, and then it became apparent that the customer didn't speak English that well, I guess my emotional investment in the whole thing skyrocketed and my tolerance for the gimmick as well as the deep-fried basket in front of me plummeted. There has to be a line somewhere between a good experience and one that makes you want to eat faster so you can leave. Two stars for the unique idea of "funny" assholery while dining and pretty fast service. Minus three for the horribly failed attempt and overpriced bar food. Complete tourist trap. Go get some cheap clam chowder instead. Yelp challenge: #29/365
(2)Sean H.
Pretty good. Gator bites were good in this southern style restaurant, waiters are dicks I get it lol. No but service was slow and food wasn't anything special actually kinda sucked so Im rockin the 3 star.
(3)Ryan L.
While I fully understand the concept of this restaurant, I think they servers could do a number of things to make it more funny than obnoxious. Our server wasn't funny about being rude. He wasn't even that rude. All he did was come over and SCREAM at us at our table. I have no problem being poked fun at and laughing at myself but when I find myself looking for the nearest store to sell aspirin because of how loud my server is, that's a little too much for me. The menu was very disorganized and lacked vegetarian options. I ended up going with the clam stuffies which were not that good and cost about $10. Didn't even bother getting a drink because for that price this poor college kid couldn't afford anything more! The hats were funny and the people dining were a lot of fun to talk to, but I don't think I'll be coming here again - but if I do I will be requesting a different server! (Also this is not a very good place to bring your kids. I watched a server be so rude to a 8 year old child that the parents considered leaving in the middle of the meal)
(2)Marc E S.
Dick's Last Resort might be a big tourist attraction but that doesn't mean it's cheesy or a lame place to go to. I've only been there once and found it to be quite amusing. After a day of exploring the MFA, my girlfriend and I hopped on the T to Faneuil Hall to walk around and find a bite to eat. Unfortunately we got there a little late and most of the eateries were beginning to close up shop. After poking our heads into a couple stiff places that were still open we ended up at Dick's. Now I know their whole schtick is to be super rude to you and insult you by putting dunce caps on your heads with mean slogans written on them, but the bartender was such a nice guy and very personable. They really only save the berating for people sitting down having meals. The tables of people in our sights and earshot sounded like they were all having a blast with all of them laughing heartily. It was really fun to watch! The only food we ordered was some alligator bites. If you're adventurous and like trying some not-so-ordinary food I'd highly suggest this. They're similar to that popcorn chicken crap they serve at KFC but not gross. I like this place because it's open later than most of the other places in Faneuil Hall, they have odd food on the menu (fried alligator bites) and it's funny. The next time I go I'm definitely sitting down at a table and getting insulted! Oh and we sat next to some guy who had tourettes and screamed at everyone. Great place to go if you have that syndrome.
(4)Steve L.
Rather than subject ourselves to airline food before we boarded our plane at Logan, we decided to make a stop at this place. Gotta love the name of this place. Also gotta love the name of the menu items: Pork Bonerz: Pork Ribs Dolly Parton: A heaving pair of grilled chicky breasts Roughage: Salads (saying what it is) Sat outside, and started with a round of Sam Adams Oktoberfest (very tasty). Coworker had a mushroom burger, and a I ordered fish and chips. His mushroom burger was pretty big, and he had no complaints about it. My fish and chips came in a little bucket. The bottom of the bucket was filled with fries, the top filled with 3 pieces of fish. The batter on the fish had lots of black pepper mixed in, giving the fish a spicy kick to each bite. It was OK at first, but after a while, the pepper was really start to overwhelm the fish. A little attitude with the service, but OK with me. Part of the ambiance. Love it when the busser came by and asked us "are you finished with that shit?". An extra star for that.
(3)Julie N.
I went on one of those "Epic Boston Walks" because the weather was far too nice. In between all the walking, I found myself in Faneuil Hall wanting a beer. This place had outside seating and when we sat I said "we just want a quick beer". Well, I guess they don't know quick. It was a Tuesday, it was 2:00pm, and the place was dead. I drank my beer and then waited about 30 minutes to pay for the damn thing. No one cared about us, and yeah, they are supposed to be "rude", but come on. That was my first and last experience with this sh*tty place.
(1)Lydo r.
I had avoided going to Dick's since i was aware it existed. I just don't get it. Why pay someone to treat you badly? and after years, i gave in. The place is located in a perfect spot and gets tons of traffic all year round. The hosts and servers are sassy and comically insulting and people eat it up! Its a good vacation spot because you can be at ease around non-pretentious food and people (isn't that what a vacation is all about?!?!) The crowd is clearly made of tourists for the most part. Even though the all American fare is nothing out of this world, it is good and the prices are not bad either. They get 4 starts because behind their "mean act" at Dick's I received better customer service than I've had at 80% of restaurants in Boston. Although in their own way, our server was constantly checking in on us and was always available to meet requests. Everyone in sight was having a good time, laughing out loud and having conversations with table neighbors you never knew before and might never see again in your life. Although the place is not for everyone, specially people with awkward self-esteem issues, it is a good place to blend in and have simple meal.
(4)Joe L.
Went to Dicks with my wife, daughter and 5 of her friends, we were celebrating her 16th birthday. I had read the reviews on here about it and was a little nervous about coming but my daughter had heard about it and wanted to go. I am glad we did, it was a great evening. Our waiter was very good about playing the part, throwing the straws and silverware on the table, saying "pass this crap out will yeah". We had many laughs. The food was good, my wife and I had the twin chicken breasts with rice and corn, mine was blackened and it was moist and spicy, very tasty. The hats that the wait staff make are the highlight of the night, some of the sayings are hystericle. I would def go back.
(3)Anne B.
We liked this place better when it was over on Huntington Ave. My husband's band used to play there on a regular basis and it was always a fun crowd and a good time. It still is a fun place, but more crowded with less space and the bartenders don't make as many good drinks as they used to. Food is still good though.
(3)Lisa R.
I thought Dick's was ok. Some of the servers were way funnier than others about being mean. I also suspect they have toned it down over the last few years. Cool idea. I just kind of wish they were meaner or something, since it's supposed to be their schtick. The drinks were yummy but kind of expensive. It's because they let you keep the glass. Cool memorabilia but I'd rather just have a cheaper drink. Food was good. Had fried alligator! Props for an interesting menu!
(3)Anne A.
How could anyone think this was funny? Avoid at all costs.
(1)Erik O.
Its a good safe tourist trap. The staff treats you like a low rate prostitute, complete with a paper hat berating you. No joke. If your lucky they will throw your silver wear at you. Its pretty sweet.
(4)Jeffrey H.
If I were president, I'd make it a law that if you are spotted wearing one of those ridiculous paper hats outside of Dick's, then you will be stabbed and thrown into a pit of starving hyenas. But anyway. I kinda don't mind Dick's (insert gay joke here) and had a good time when a few friends and I stopped in for a friend's birthday dinner. The staff was unpleasant, the food was greasy, and the atmosphere was trashy. No utensils? Whatevz. I'll just wipe my fingers on the birthday girl! The bucket of chicken and fries were tasty and the coleslaw wasn't so bad - always enjoy a good slaw. I ordered myself up some beer because I'm a man's man and they let me take home the glass. Although I think I dropped it because I'm wicked graceful. My favorite part of the evening was when the waiter decided to attach helium filled balloons to my friend's hair - about 22 of them. After a while of her looking ridiculous, he snuck up behind her and started stabbing them with a knife. There was lots of girly screaming before finally the birthday gal started breathing again and shouted, "I THOUGHT I WAS BEING SHOT!" Happy birthday! In the end it was a fun time. It's not really a restaurant I'd beg to return to but if someone wanted to play tourist for an evening, I wouldn't get pissed. BUT TAKE OFF THE FRIGGIN PAPER HATS OR I'LL GET STABBY.
(3)Shari J.
My workplace gave us vouchers for cheap lunches at Dick's, and we can never resist a free (or almost free) lunch, so off to Tourist Hell we went. We weren't up for all the "gimmicks" that Dick's is famous for, but we figured, ok, we're business people, and it's lunch time, so maybe they'll leave us the hell alone. Didn't really work like that, unfortunately, even after our party of 3 blatantly ignored everything the server said in hopes that he'd cut the crap. Speaking of crap, it's a good thing we weren't paying much for this meal because the food was pretty crap-tastic. My chicken caesar looked (and tasted) like a 5 year old had made it. Is this part of the joke? I don't think so. Hey, save your money. If you want to go for the gimmick, I'll make you a huge paper hat and belittle you in front of all your buddies for a lot cheaper...guaranteed!
(1)Pilar P.
When I go out i usually know what to expect..... At Dick's you never know the comments you might hear... Very amuzing atmosphere... I would not take an uptight person who can't take jokes there. The food was awesome and the service unique. I reccomend the salmon and chicky fried chicken. Be prepared to be bibbed and crowned with a special hat.
(4)Richard M.
Were there minus ten stars this joint would get it. The service is worse than the food. We were 6 people and we all order different items. One person ended up sharing my and a friends meal that is how disgusting hers was. We sent back three of the six dishes and they got two of the three wrong the second time around. Poison is too mild a word to describe this joint. They have been here for years....... I do not know how they stay in business.
(1)April M.
I'm surprised Dick's only has 2 and 1/2 stars....it makes me wonder if people know what to expect when they walk in. Then again, I'm only giving it 3, because it isn't exactly my kind of experience. Anywhere you are in the country, Dick's Last Resort is a tourist trap. Period. It was one of the first places we ate as a group my freshman year of college in Boston (when Dick's was still in the Prudential Center) and being 18 and new to the city, we all had a blast. You walk in, and greeted by a disgruntled hostess and seated sloppily at a shabby table. Your napkins and utensils are thrown at you, if you're lucky enough to get them, and waters are sloshed down. The menus are tossed in a pile and you are left to decide what to order. If you ask for more napkins later, they toss a pile of crumpled paper towels into the middle of the table. Hey, just be happy you have something to wipe the buffalo sauce off your face with. The food is American bar food, with a Mexican / Southern twist. Burgers, fries, onion rings, quesadillas, nachos, chicken tenders, wings, some seafood choices. There is a little bit of something for everyone. I'm not a huge fan of bar food, but that's what you need to go here expecting. There is a full bar available for drinks. If it is somebody's birthday, or the waiter takes extra special interest in you, for one reason or another, you'll be lucky enough to walk out of Dick's with a gigantic condom-looking hat atop your head that screams: "I'm a tourist and I just got treated like #$%@ at Dick's last resort!" Anyways, this is the kind of place you only visit once. You'd only return if you were bringing someone who's never been to a Dick's before, for the sheer entertainment of watching their reaction as the waitress swears at them, throws food into their lap and fashions a condom hat for them to proudly display for the next hour or so. If you've never been, you should try it once. Just once.
(3)Max L.
First of all, two stars is really the most that is possible for a place like this, so unless you had never heard about what happens at Dick's, nobody should ever give it two stars based on having expected more, because I sure didn't. I went with a birthday group (which also HAS to be the only reason anybody would ever go here, I actually saw a couple at the bar on what would have to be a date, and I cringed) Service was as expected, a server who I didn't tip because his job is to do the exact opposite of earn one, food that I didn't remember was as expensive as it ended up being for what it was (ribs for $20 or something) and an atmosphere that also included other wasted birthday celebrators and insane waiters. You only have fun because you hope to see friends who you like to make fun of, get made fun of by someone else who they can't really retaliate against. The one noteworthy aspect which was a surprise, was that there was a live band that played some VERY exceptional covers. If you have to go a Dick's make sure the band will be playing, then pretend some of what you paid is for the music, it'll soften the blow. Bang-For Buck: 1/10 (Overpriced food, god I hope you don't tip, this scale means that for the actual food, 90% of other restaurants give you a better value for what you paid)
(2)Marah V.
I wasn't a fan of this place. The food isn't that great. Everything is super expensive. and I'm not going to bash the waiter because he was "rude" because thats what the whole place is about. It just added more of an annoying flare to the whole experience. I brought my cousin there who was visiting from out of town and I was so embarrassed because the food sucked so bad and I could've brought her somewhere better...
(1)Irene R.
Having your wait staff purposely being rude may sound odd but it was actually loads of fun. If you're having a bad day and need to snark at someone without feeling bad this is the place for you. The food is pretty good, the waitress will make fun of you if you don't order a drink. If you don't want to take the world seriously this is a great place to unwind.
(4)Binh L.
If you enjoy this odd experience of rude waiters/waitresses then go here. Also if you don't mind paying more money for food that just isn't that great. I, honestly, do not buy into this theme. The "rude" experience wasn't too interesting and the food was blah. The only rudeness that would be happening is me yelling at whoever suggests going here for a meal. I would be highly displeased.
(1)Jessica J.
We were just doing the tourist thing, wandering around Fanueil Marketplace looking for a beer when we walked by Dicks. It looked like as good a place as any (plus the host was cute) so we went in. Our server walked up and started putting down menus. When we told him we just wanted a beer, he said "Thank God!:" and just about hugged us. From there on, he'd pop by every few minutes to check on us, but for the most part, left us alone to our people-watching (great view from the deck area!) And the waiters really are dicks, but in a good way! Had a great time, and will for sure be back!
(4)Sandra C.
I find the distribution trend for this restaurant hilarious. I mean...I think Dick's is actually a decent restaurant...of course, I only order the AWESOME buffalo wings and the ribs! It's a nice change of pace once in awhile to go to a restaurant where the servers are oozing with sarcasm, I find it utterly entertaining sometimes. Of course, I only eat for (a) birthdays or (b) spontaneously every three years. It's refreshing to just lighten up, wear some condom hats, drink a beer, and bicker with your server.
(3)Jerry B.
I would see friend's photos of their experience at Dick's on Facebook - and it looked like they had a kinky of a time. so I tried it. It was a horrible experience. I wanted one of those paper hats and the server goes, " shut the fuck up"....excusez-moi? If I was having a bad day, i would have "got New York Yankee" on him, he was lucky I was having a good day... not cool dude. He finally gave me a hat that said, "pretty little princess" ... sigh. The food was not great... I could have went to Mcdonlds for all that crap! This place is not for "pretty little princesses." I will never eat here again!
(1)Jeremie D.
Great lunch with friends. Wait staff a ton of laughs and very good with the kids. We all had great meals from pulled port sandwiches, burgers, chicken fingers and crab cakes. All prepared as ordered and delivered perfect. The appetizer was also great, a good sampler; BBQ chicken, chicken fingers, cheese sticks and shrimp with great dipping sauce. A fun atmosphere - as I said the wait staff does a great job!
(4)Michael W.
The food was gross, I don't plan on every coming back.
(1)Lindsey R.
My family has gone here a few times. My dad loves to harass the waitstaff and they usually get a big kick out of him. We used to talk about how "surprisingly good" the food was here... except we just went back, and the food was mediocre. My drink tasted like kool-aid laced with cough syrup. Not the world's worst cocktail, but not as good as I'd hoped for. The snark from the waitstaff was fine, but some of the things they were writing on the hats were pretty risque for 6:30 PM on a Saturday night (cracks about herpes are probably better left for 9:30 or later, with the bachelor/bachelorette crowds).
(2)Mario S.
Hey Dick's, Thanks for ruining lunch with my family when I was visiting Boston a few days ago. A "bucket" of shrimp is not 5 shrimp. They gave us 5 f'n shrimp for 7.99! That's a $1.60 per shrimp! It does go well with the fake crappy service, that actually is....crappy. Never again. Anywhere in America.
(1)Enay V.
I believe that this place is as good as the company you have with you. If you go here with a touchy crowd, it won't be fun at all. But if you have a lively crowd that has thicker skin, it's a riot. Our waitress was like a meaner version of Carrie Heffernan (King of Queens...hello?!) & she was funny as hell. The drinks were always full & our appetizers were great. We had a huge party of 14 and no one's order got messed up (which is rare). The prices were a little much & the food wasn't that good - most people in my party had said - ribs were awful, fish & chips were greasy as hell. Apps were ok, the Dolly Parton, that I had, blackened, was actually damn good. So..granted, it's a tourist trap in Faneuil Hall but this place isn't bad if you're looking for cheap entertainment in the form of waitresses & waiters..
(3)Heidi M.
I have gone to Dick's a few times, pre-Fanueil Hall days and post. All were for birthday or bachelorette parties. Let's commence the review for the Fanueil Hall location: 1. We chose the bachelorette party menu. Mistake number one. There are not many vegetarian options and guess what, EVERY option is a greasy chicken wing or tendors thing, or the shrimp option (as a vegetarian the one I chose) was a PEEL YOUR OWN shrimp! Ok... 10 ladies dressed TO THE NINES for a night out... fabulous. Just what I want down my dress... shrimp legs and juice. 2. Bachelorette party = heavy drinking. DICKS DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN BATHROOM. That's right folks, you have to leave the restaurant and walk down to the public bathrooms. They are NOT close. I'm sorry but this is just plain TERRIBLE. I would rather stick a fork in my eye than ever go to Dicks again.
(1)A J.
I guess this is a good place to go if you have a big group, such as a bachelor/bachelorette party (thats what brought me in) or a fraternity reunion. But definitely not the place to take kids, your parents, a first date, or anyone you respect. Yeah rude servers, funny. At least our waitress was good enough to balance making stupid hats with sexual puns while taking our orders. But it was a little ridiculous and the novelty wore off fairly quickly. The menu is pretty limited, although the crab balls are good-- theyre essentially mini fried crab cakes, but $10 for a few little balls and french fries isnt the greatest deal for a lunch menu. I dont plan on coming back here...unless I end up on a date with a jerk, maybe I'd suggest going here after and slip the server some money to piss him off. Maybe then I would find the rudeness amusing!
(2)Steven M.
My friend from brazil was meeting his uncle for the first time in 20 years. They picked Dicks as it was the closest place to have a drink. I ended up meeting them an hour later so my friend asked the waitress if they could move over to a larger table that would fit all three of us. She snapped in his face that the table he pointed to was in another section. His uncle had gone to the restroom and she had the nerve to tell us to go wait at the bar til all of our party was there. Had I thought there was a manager who cared I would have asked to speak with them. So stupid that she would be so rude to some of the quietest people there. I tried to tell the hostess about this when she re-sat us. All she had to say was that she hadn't done it. Wow. I've never seen wait staff care so little about the people who are tipping them. Will never waste my money there again.
(1)Becca P.
Dick's is definitely a fun place to go if you enjoy rude humor, "condom" hats with rude remarks, and food in a metal bucket. I went here for my friend's birthday a while back and it was really fun. This place is great for groups and birthdays. The waiters are paid to be mean b**ches to you. The food is ordinary and served in metal buckets with parchment paper (i think). A bit overpriced but the theme of the place is exciting. 4 stars- On experience and service 2 stars- On food and price So a 3, to even it out. To describe in a two words: Fun & Feisty
(3)Hieu N.
Stopped by here the other day with some friends. She was a friendly bitch, not one of those that youd wanna strangle. I was crowned with a "PIMP" hat. Dicks, You have redeemed yourselves.
(4)Ling N.
Pure shit. Visited here as recommended by some friends. Food was well below average and expensive for the previously frozen food they serve. Went as a group of 4, all ordered different things, all very shitty. I do understand the concept of this place but there's no reason to wait 30 minutes to get our entrees, then 40 minutes afterwards for dessert, on top of a 20 minute delay in getting the check. Ordered the brownie dessert, which was just a crumbly, dry, poor excuse for a brownie slathered next to over frozen brick-like ice cream. The environment was pretty unsanitary. Would never come back here. Would never recommend .
(1)Jason L.
Came here for a good friend's birthday last night. I think one's experience is solely dependent on their waiter/waitress. Our waiter was this funny fat guy, who made some pretty funny jokes and hats. Also, the service was ridiculously fast. That being said, this place is ALSO a restaurant. In a place like this, the food is secondary to the experience...and it shows. Ended up paying ~$25 for a half rack of ribs, fries, slaw, and a beer. Small portions, I ended up finishing a friend's nachos and chili I was so hungry. Ribs were cooked tender, but no flavor. Everything else tasted like bar food. Funny part of the night? serious creepers around the bar. some raggedy drunk 40 year old going table to table. hilarious. Bottom line? - Come try it once. Don't bring anyone over 35. I can think of 100s of places better for $25 a person. Want funny? Bring funny friends to dinner, easy as that. Food (3/10) Atmosphere (4/5) Service (5/5) Value (2/5)
(2)Greta K.
When I tried Dick's for the first time, I could have blamed them. When I tried Dick's the second time, I should have just blamed myself. What is it with these bad restaurant themes? First, Joe's Crab Shack (which really sucks) and then Dick's Last Resort, one of the worst restaurant concepts on earth (besides that place in Asia where you literally eat out of a dish that looks like a toilet). However, it wasn't my idea to come here and my friend and I literally wanted some place to plop down and have a drink and a small bite to eat after a long day of walking around Boston. I was hesitant though because I had been to this restaurant in San Antonio like ten years ago (Dick's has actually been around that long) and the waitress got pissed off when the sandwich I ordered w/o mayo came of course, with mayo. You may know about my mayo phobia. Anyway, flash forward and there we were at Dick's in Boston. I know the waiters are paid to do their part and I paid to eat here, but it is just ridiculous. No plates for the food, our silverware was thrown at us, and the waiter tells me I have some kind of throat problem (?). What did the French Canadians at the table next to us think of this restaurant? Stupid Americans, I'm sure. Dick's is an all-American, all asshole concept. And the chicken is overpriced and ain't that great, either.
(1)Kim P.
Dick's is a good place to go for a fun night because of the theme. The food is OK but the theme makes up for it. We wanted to take my friend for her bachelorette party but when I tried to make a reservation they claimed they wouldn't take any reservations on a Friday or Saturday night. I understand a lot of places do this at times but you won't even take an 8 person bachelorette party? Fine, we'll go elsewhere.
(2)Gonzalo B.
First off, I'm still getting over - or trying to - the fact I went in here. Well, it was a slow, quiet Tues nite, so...stopped for a beer and an app or 2. Large Harpoon Winter was around $7 clams and they give you a large glass to go, which is a nice touch. Natch, there are all kindsa tourista traps around, and this one ranks right on up there...and, there is no real 'Dick' - though if there was one he'd prob be one... Made the mistake of ordering the fried calamari...one of the worst I've had. The 'crab balls" (yeah, crabby balls) were better, with a spicy dipping sauce and decent fries. The best thing about this quick stop was the sexy Brazilian chiquita nubile senorita curvy Hazy. If she wants to talk naughty to you then, by all means, take it like a man. She's pouty, in the gooood way.
(2)Krys A.
Over-RATED. Seeing people walk through Faneuil Hall with either silly cone head hats on their head or balloons tied to hair makes you wonder what the hell really goes on in Dicks? Well its overrated. Its like fast food, except expensive. I've been 3 times with large groups of people and not one time have I enjoyed the food. And the beer and mixed drinks, GOOD LORD they're expensive. But hey, you get free hats, balloons and BIBS! (Yes I said BIBS) So Dicks motto is for them to be a dick to you, they throw straws and napkins at you, yell at you... silly stuff. The only decent thing about this place, is the insulting comments which are written on the hat or balloon that is stuck to your head. Which of coarse you cant read but as soon as it gets on your head everyone will be laughing their ass off AT YOU. What sucks is the wait staff person ties the balloon to about 10pieces of hair which sticks STRAIGHT up because of the helium leaving you with a striking headache in that one little spot your hair is being yanked from! Ugh. If its your birthday you usually get a big cone hat with 10 balloons attached to it. You'll get insults like, been ridden more times than the Amtrak, ex porn star, last seen on girls gone wild, i wonder why my wife calls me minute man, i shaved my balls today... ETC. They can def get creative, but other times they aren't that funny, but just point and laugh anyways to make the person with the balloon on their head that cant see what it says paranoid anyways ;) Going there to eat for dinner especially on a weekend sucks!! Always a wait, and you CANT get seated until your whole party is there, there could be 8 of you waiting for 1 or 2 more people and they STILL wont sit you. So if you sign up to be on the waiting list, they don't give you a buzzer thingy, they take down your phone number. (Which is the worst idea evvvverrrrr) Me and a bunch of girls were out for a bachelorette WAITING for the phone call at the bar next door having a few drinks in the meantime, well guess what.. it was too noisy we didn't hear the phone ring and missed the call. Screw that idea! Don't go there looking for good food or cheap drinks... Go for a laugh and a beer that's about it.
(2)Crystal S.
Stopped in Dick's after several drinks at a nearby bar and had a grand time. Our waiter was hilariously rude and made my friend a giant dick hat. The food was meh, I ordered bbq chicken wings which were dry and soaked in too sweet sauce. The fries were pretty good though. This is definitely not a place for people without a sense of humor! (And it's much more fun after you've downed a few cold ones..so do that first!)
(3)Hussam B.
It is simple. The food is absolutely terrible. People go there just to have fun.
(1)Peter H.
Awful place! Went here with a work colleague for lunch as the wait for Houston's was too long and we wanted burgers. Food is cheap but you get what you pay for: the burger was very greasy and the fries overcooked. We weren't sure if the waiter was being a 'dick' because it's part of the atmosphere or cos he just is one. Probably ok if you're a tourist (and don't know better) or, as other people say in their reviews, are after somewhere for a stag-/hen-party. Otherwise...
(2)Angela T.
Like most people recognise before coming here, Dick's Last Resort is an "experience". What you are paying for is a combination of the location and the outrageous theme of the restaurant. The food is sub-par for the price - a pretty average selection of fried food and ribs. This may only be at night/on weekends, but beware that you are not allowed to have an appetizer as an entree, or split entrees with other people. We were told everyone must order their own meal. Most of our table had beers, but I had their signature lemonade-type-drink. It was delicious - the kind of thing I like where the alcohol taste is not overwhelming. I was supposed to get to keep the glass it came in, but I forgot about it! The service is, well, what they tell you it's going to be: horrible. But in a funny way. I went for a "bachelor" party (even though I'm a girl), so there were about 15 of us at one of their long tables. Our waitress was really good at being a bitch to us, as she was supposed to be, requiring one of our party to collect all the drink and food orders for her and bringing us the famous paper hats with writing on them. "13 and Getting Hitched" for the groom, "Pole Dancer", and "Porn Star" were among some of our hat labels, and at the end of the night she tied us all together with rolls of toliet paper. We were probably average customers - not really into the atmostphere, but not super uptight either. I felt really sorry for one of the tables near us, which looked like a bunch of high school girls celebrating something. I don't know their story, but they didn't seem to understand the theme of Dick's, and were getting increasingly upset. All in all, it's not really my type of place. Between my boyfriend's meal and my meal, we paid about $60. For $30 per person or so, there are so many other places I'd rather be. I appreciate a more usual and tame dining experience, although it was a bit fun to go just once. A disclaimer: I wasn't picked on by the staff much and I didn't choose to pick a fight, so other people's experiences are probably different.
(2)Victoria H.
If i have to go to the worst prison in the world like alcatriz compared to this resterant. I'll rather go to the worlds most terrible prison! The Waiters are just as worst as the whole joint. they are rude and iresponisble, i went there with a cople of my friends last year, to celebrate my friends birthday! that was the worst idea ever! the prices of the food was overpriced, and the bar was just as terrible as the actural menu food! I wish that place would cloese down, it's like very bad case of fleas, I rather eat a bowl of dirt then going back there! they not only are they rude, but they want the costumers to wear stupid hats on top of their heads as a joke! well I was sure as hell wasn't laughing at it. After we ate our food I didn't leave one tip to my ridiculous waiter who was sling stuff at us like we were dogs! For those of you out there who are even thinking about going to this dummy place, RUN!!! AWAY this place is not worth the time nor your dignity
(1)Amanda L.
I think a lot of people get confused when they come into this establishment. They are supposed to be sarcastic and rude and it is hilarious. What better of a place to have this type of restaurant than the sarcasm capital; Boston, MA. The staff does silly things to the customers like give them huge hate with funny phrases. Towards the later hours I am told things can get a bit out of hand but during the day it was silly phrases like "Silver Fox." I also saw one waiter putting a bib on a girl! It was funny. I got the Philly Cheese Steak which was delicious. I was looking for something full of flavor and falling all over, that's exactly what I got. I did not get a cocktail but my friend did and said it was delicious as well.
(5)Alena B.
This place is in a nice location...the Quincy market is great and central and a nice way to break a day of sight seeing. I wouldn't eat at Dick's though unless you don't have time for hunting out another place. It is great for kids though and the food is average.
(2)Kathleen S.
This place is overrated. These servers aren't particularly funny for the same reason that waitresses at Hooter's typically aren't that great looking. Servers aren't actors; well, outside NY and LA anyway. I would need to step in a time machine or be half in the bag to enjoy paper hats with quips written on them. The food is overpriced, cheaply prepared, and presented about as well as the hostess' jokes. I thought I could come up with something good to say, but I guess I can't. OH YA! Location. It is by hotels and tourist destinations, so I guess that is good.
(2)Andrew S.
We were looking for a place around Fanieul hall that didn't have a cover, and would accept people with Learners permits from NYC... The previous night we went to Sissy K's (Not bad), Trinity (Sucked), and The Good Life (Pretty okay). As stated below, the general idea of this bar is that your basically paying your waiters/bartenders/etc to be an asshole to you... which might sound bad, but its fun if a) thats your style, b)your drunk c) your with a fun crowd. Reasons why its fun: a)There were a few bachelorette parties going on and they pounced on a few of my friends (fun for them anyway) b)"Wicked" cheap drinks, 2.75 24oz PBRs, $3 Killian Drafts c) No cover (even with coverband) d)Fun atmosphere
(4)Rob K.
Although somewhat amusing, the food was awful!
(2)tammy w.
HAh,, i didnt realize it was all an act at first.. this was the surprise that a few of my friends sprung up on me when I went there with them. Interestingly enough, the waitresses are pretty witty and some of the jokes that they do,, balloons/hats, are funny.. The only proiblem I had with the place was that I ordered a basket and there was wax paper covering it to make it look like a full basket.. so essentially i paid 15 bucks for a few pieces of meat,, still though,, a different kind of place..
(3)Kimberly W.
Ah, Dick's Last Resort. This place is great if you're looking for a fun/funny night out with friends or for a celebration. The servers really get into character and seem like they enjoy getting into the theme. I love that the whole restaurant has a unified theme, actually - the food is served in metal buckets, the servers throw straws and utensils (folded in napkins) at you, and funny paraphernalia on the walls. I'd prefer to get a condom hat over the balloon tied to my hair (which they ALWAYS seem to choose for me!) because it knots my hair and is painful to take out. The food is pretty good from what I remember..nothing too special or unique, but good enough to go back and eat there multiple times. A bit pricey which is a shame because I don't think the food is all that unique, but I think the inflated price is due to the theme of the restaurant. It's a restaurant I've been to multiple times, but it's more for big groups of friends and is usually a planned thing. Not really a good impromptu place unless you're in the mood for it.
(3)Mathieu B.
There's a lot of 1 star. I guess lot of people didn't get the joke. I found the concept quite original even though it was quite weird. I don't understand why you would pretend crappy service with some «white trash» waitress pretending hard to be pissed. I got one that didn't pushed the concept too hard. She was just really friendly and actually not bitchy. That was something I wish i'd see from other waitresses. I guess the problem with the concept is «how far can you go?» This must take quite sometime to master and even if MOST of the clients are 1 times clients because it's in Quincy Market, as a business you WANT some regulars. So I got some Chicken and rib for 15$ it was an ok price for the area (we're in the Motherland of Tourist trap after all). It was well season, well cooked and it felt like eating with no manners some comfort food was OK with the concept of the place. I'm giving 3 stars because everybody there were quite ok with the concept and you could see most of them being happy. Still, a weird business concept that could be worked out a little with some more friendly approach.
(3)Rafaela S.
Servers tried to be funny but were rude and threw our food all over the table instead of serving us. Ridiculous. Also, as mentioned by others, the food was gross and over priced. Would not recommend this place to anybody.
(1)Mike T.
Lousy food: I ordered a wrap. The tortilla was too dry and hard, cheese wasn't even melted, chicken tasted charred. Poor service: Outside of placing our order, bringing food, and bringing our check, our waitress didn't come to check on us and another waiter was borderline rude to multiple customers (trying to be funny though).
(2)Laurie C.
They bussed our food while we were eating it. Had to fight the waiter to get a menu, then a fork. I get the concept... and they were funny sometimes.. but come on man, I want to eat my freaking dinner!
(1)Aaron C.
Won Halloween eating contest 2nd place and received a $200 gift card so of course I'm giving this place at least four stars. All the food here is pretty good actually I don't know why people are rating it so bad. Just cause they can't handle the fake mean personalities that the waiters put on? I actually made friends with two of them because I kept coming back to use up my gift cards and I was the little asian kid that won 2nd place at the eating contest. No but seriously, the food here is pretty good and well valued. The rack of ribs is humongous and the crocodile balls are very good indeed. Although most things here are friend. The portions are well sized and I always leave happy. Just make sure to expect the "dick" attitudes and condoms on your head. Good food and Good service. Took away a star because too many high schoolers go here to eat... annoying
(4)Stephen S.
The reason people go to Dick's is to be harassed by the waitstaff and likewise harass the waitstaff. Back in the good ol' days I use to go to the location in the Pru and talk s*** to the waitresses while they would question my sexuality and parentage. It was good times. Going to Dick's in Faneuil is like seeing Guns a Roses perform live in 2008 when you had seen them just after the release of Use Your Illusion, a confusing and disheveled experience. Sure, the food is the same, fried and greasy, but there's less heart in their insults and much less creativity. Maybe it's because they're in a more touristy spot, but damnit I miss the politically incorrect insults!
(2)Laurie P.
Arrived in Boston for a show and had a couple of hours to walk around on 4/29. Gorgeous afternoon! Our son wanted to sup here, so we did. Food was just passable, but it was a fun experience. Sat in the patio side and did a lot of laughing and people watching. We all had our dunce caps on, lol! I did not appreciate the heavy metal satellite music, but that's just me.
(3)Doug M.
this place sux - what a dump - avoid at all costs...
(1)Carlos P.
Was there during a recent visit to Boston. The rude/smartass ambiance is very apparent but funny which is part of the
(3)Jason L.
Great food and an awesome atmosphere! The main theme of this place is for the waitstaff to be as rude to you as possible, in a joking way of course. It made for a very fun evening!
(5)Nicole G.
If there was less than a 1...I would give it a negative. The food was terrible for the price, which ranged from $15-$20+. We should have went to Applebee's instead, at least I would have known what I was getting. The servers are supposed to serve with an attitude, however the attitude was so forced and fake it felt weird. Throwing napkins and straws in my food and getting sauce on my expensive clothes isn't the type of attitude I was looking for. I would never recommend this restaurant, the only laugh you get is at yourself for paying a high price for terrible food and just bad service. Sorry, Dicks is a little limp in my book.
(1)Kristine C.
"You ever been here before?" "Yeah" "Well, it's called Dick's for a reason" My favorite waitress is right. If you go to Dick's, you're going to get bitchy service. They're expected to be that way. It creates the atmosphere. Just enjoy it, be a bitch back, and the people that work there will love you. In an asshole-ish kind of way. And then they'll start talking to you like the human being they are. On special occasions (Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo, etc), they have specials that are amazing. Like $3 margaritas that have maybe a little too much tequila in them. Who could ask for more? If you're looking for something to eat and want to share with someone: get the nachos. Delish. They actually put jalepenos on this huge plate that most normal people wouldn't be able to finish by themselves. As a fan of spicy, mexican (or mexican-like) food, this is what I get each time I go to Dick's. The amount and quality is definitely worth the price. Go, have fun, get some drinks, some nachos, be a dick, and you'll have a good time. And most likely a humiliating hat that says something about you loving box or anal.
(4)Gretchen M.
For a tourist place, we were pleased with the food and humored by the "rude" service. Our waiter struck up a conversation and was a darn good server. The food was very good-my husband had the king crab legs, I had the ribs & wings (very good) and the chicky tender app was really good too. The portions looked small at first, but since we are in a hotel, not having leftovers was perfect!
(4)Nathan B.
We went here knowing full well that the point of the place is to be ridiculed with goofy hats on. However, when a table of 18 comes in together, it's probably best for a server to know what is funny and what is not. Our particular server lost himself about a $500 table when he called my friend's mother a "douche bag bitch" in front of the whole family when she asked for a menu. The line was crossed, so the whole table walked out and went to Durgin Park.
(1)Karla Mabelle Angel T.
DICKS last resort... theyre kinda really are a D**K in a funny and sarcastic way. If you are sensitive and you cant stand sarcasm nor insulting jokes you dont wanna eat here. This place is good for big groups of friends than family because here you wanna eat and laugh at the same time. ALthough me and my friend kind of escaped from the insulting hats and sarcastic funny servers because we sat on the bar which i guess not their territory anymore hahaha. Food was good , i ordered lobster and it was big. The bartender/server was nice and very attentive. Prices are reasonable. No reason not to come back :)
(3)Brian C.
This used to be a place for down-and-dirty dive bar fun - kickass cover bands, decent pub grub by the bucket, random abuse and debauchery up to and including the odd flashing or bar fight. Although the staff is doing as good a job as ever, the management evidently stopped caring some time around 2009; the bands have been replaced by anemic solo performers, the crowds have thinned out, and the place just feels over. The odd bachelorette party coming through tends to look like they missed the memo.
(3)Mimi H.
I don't get it. Why would anyone want to pay a ridiculous amount of money to get harassed by some douche bag waiter. I only gave this place 2 stars because a couple a years ago I had the best Buffalo Chicken Salad in my life here. My family went to Easter brunch here one year when it was at the old location. The waiters aren't dicks on that day and there was gospel singers. I think it was fun but it was a long time ago. It is a little fun with a big group but I went there for lunch with my mom a little while ago and the place was empty, another family came and they sat them right next to us. I felt really awkward and asked if we could sit some where else and the waiter was actually pissed off and was a totally ass about it. And I think the other family was insulted. They said "Here at dick's we want you to make friends" WTF! It was annoying.
(2)Bret C.
Dick's is a place that's fun to go with a group...Once. Fairly pricey and just average, the food isn't the main attraction. It's the white hats with the funny phrases! Can't beat it for a unique experience. Horrible service is a ton of fun and entertaining. I asked for a napkin and got a huge stack thrown at my head. Chicken wings were tasty! I might go back with some people from out of town, but wouldn't seek it out. Try it once!
(2)Laura W.
Come on people, what's with the bad reviews?!! Dick's Last Resort is the place you go if you feel like having a balloon tied to your hair that says "I love dicks" or "My legs are like 7-11", having the tourists walk by pointing and laughing at you, and simultaniously eating some freakin fantastic food! The Pasta La Vista was soooo good, spicy, creamy and chickeny, I go back just for that. The beer glasses are big, too. Plus, I love sitting out in the sunshine of Fanueil Hall... I wouldn't take kids here (I've seen families, and that's just a little weird... there were two little boys next to us once, and the waiter gave them hats that said "I sniff glue" and "I play with barbies". Okay, cute, and hopefully not traumatizing.) I wouldn't bring someone here if they didn't have a sense of humor.... but most cool people would like it! The waiters are purposely rude, but that's the fun of it - and they'll usually stop and harrass you/ chat with you, since they're not worried about pleasing the other customers. Mmm, Pasta La Vista, how I miss you...
(4)Stephen G.
One of the guys in my crew, Donny, went to jail for a bit for some shit back in the day (so what?). After the crew left Dick's, he turned to me and said, "That reminded me of prison so much I almost shivved the bartender." True story.
(1)Graham C.
Went here for the old birthday. That would be normal, as many other people were celebrating their birthdays as well. Except I was the only one who had been born in the 70's, by a long shot. It wasn't that bad. I think the waiter noticed that we all looked like we knew what a Roth IRA was and didn't know who Hannah Montana was and sort of left us alone. We got the paper hats and the food. The food was meh, and it wasn't a lot of meh either. Sort of like okay tapas at full entree prices. Listen, there are worse places you could wind up in on your birthday, like the ER at Mass General and all that really matters is you're with your friends. But who likes the whole fake attitude thing. Maybe you do before you enter the "workforce" and get real attitude all day. Walk on by kids....
(2)Christopher M.
I went here a couple of times, but the most memorable had to be for a friend's birthday. We all (about 15 of us) went for dinner and it was a riot. The whole night the server called me red (I was wearing a red shirt). They also gave us guys the infamous hats which can be shaped to look like a "special" cigarette or the male member, with funny sayings on the front that I can't list in this review. I think the only one I can put is "Two Pump Chump". They were pretty racy, scrap that, they were the speed of sound. The girls all got balloons tied to their hair with equally funny, if not worse phrases. When we all ordered our drinks we got the following spill: "If it's fizzy and brown it's Coke, if it's fizzy and white it's Sprite, if it's funny smelling Coke then it's Root Beer, and if it's looking like your Sprite has no bubbles its Water genius. They then threw a fistful of straws at us and told us to choke. Before our food came they bought us napkins and encouraged us to then throw them at other patrons. We complied. It was hilarious. Now onto the food. I ordered the Fried Scallops which came with fries. They were phenomenal. Cooked just right and the fries were crisp. On the returning two trips I found that they'd been taken off the menu. I can't recall what I got the other two times, but if I can't remember it then it was ok. Nothing to complain about. I'd definitely go back here in a heartbeat! We really need one in DC!!
(4)Billy Su B.
truly, ladies and gentleman, this is a penis's last resort. if you cannot get shrimp cocktail right, there can be no hope. i thought it would be safe to order. no. as i picked sadly at my bucket o' shrimp (all 6 of them), a symphony of clatter accosted my ears: screaming would-be brides under 25- breasts jiggling about their tacky tanks, liquor sloshing from the glass into their hazy lil' eyes and bad tops while their henchmen brides maids chant: chug, chug, chug.. O MY GOD TIFFANY I CAN SEE THROUGH YOUR HALTER TOP!!! meanwhile, a scrawny little fellow with bad earrings and a guitar sat on a stool wailing the most offensive version of houses of the holy that i have ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ....etc.. etc.. ......heard in my life. i am ashamed to have breached the threshold of this mad-house. WHEN am i going to learn to meet visiting tourist friends AFTER they've eaten at the bad restaurant they insisted on eating in. WHEN? o, and the waitresses do this 'cute' little thing where they're rude to you. the only thing this place got right was the name. no one enjoyed their food, with the exception of the girl next to me who liked her wings. she's from nebraska.
(1)Brandon C.
This is only a place you go for the fun of it because the food is really ordinary. The menu is small and the prices are ridiculous for what you get. The waiters are funny at first but after awhile you get sick of their smart ass answers and you just want them to give you what you asked for. I guess it is a good place to go for a party but that's just about it.
(2)Laureen B.
Bad food, horrible wait staff (obviously) we went for a fun batchlorette party but they got everything wrong, we got yelled at for smoking outside...I dunno, it just stunk!!! I wouldn't EVER go there just to eat..being there for a silly party wasn't even fun!!!
(1)Janelle M.
This place totally ruined the good vibe I had while visiting Boston. Picture it - Boston - Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS vs the NY Yankees - walking around the city as fired up Boston fans make their way into various bars for the start of the game. Fun times, right? Well yeah, that's until we showed up at this place. We walk downstairs into this dark dining area with community seating at long picnic-like tables. The place is packed with drunk sorority girls, bachelorette parties, Cougars scoping out their prey, tourists, and people like myself - thinking, what the F am I doing here? Well, I figure, hey - at least the game is on, right? Of course, I can't hear it due to the horrible cover band blaring some sort of Top 40 hit. As for the food, not a lot of vegetarian items on the menu; however the waiter is sure to inform me that I must spend at least "X" amount of dollars for my dinner, when I try to order a number of side dishes to create some sort of vegetarian meal. Well, thanks for being so accommodating. So anyway, I order some overpriced pasta dish, minus the flesh and well, an overpriced pasta dish it was. Now, I'm minding my own business while waiting for my food and this douchebag waiter is sticking some sort of paper condom-like hat on my head with some sort of raunchy saying written with a Sharpie on the front. Ok, I get it - this is the deal, the wait staff is supposed to be raunchy and rude and make fun of you. No problem, I'm down, but eventually enough is enough. Do you realize you're not at all funny and I was just being a good sport? I've lost my patience - the food sucks, as does the deafening cover band, and I can't even check the score without being interrupted every second by this tool-bag waiter! In conclusion, I will never return to Dick's - even IF it was my last resort.
(1)Caitlin D.
I went with my parents, brother, brother's girlfriend, and my boyfriend. My parents have a really good sense of humor and enjoy sarcasm. If you'll be hurt by someone joking about you, then this isn't the place to go. The food was good. Our waitress was hilarious! One of the waiters took a picture of my brother and his girlfriend and ran around the restraurant pointing out what goofballs they were. Our waitress teased my boyfriend all night for being a brown noser since he asked to have the same kind of beer my dad was having. At the end of the night, we ended up being the only ones on the patio who got hats. They were really good. Here's what they said: Brother's Girlfriend: I stuff my bra Brother: I pee sitting down Mom: I'm still hot...now it just comes in flashes Dad: This pink thong is killing me Me: As seen on Girls Gone Wild Boyfriend: Ask me about my rash
(5)Roni E.
Yehhhhh, I came, I saw, I left. Not really. Came here with Scott and some of his buddies for an engagment gathering. It wasn't what I expected it to be. The music was awful. The staff was mehhhh..... but they weren't real a*holes either... I was expecting the latter. Girls had their "hats". It was actually kinda boring...
(2)A R.
Food is horrible. It's messy. Spilled drinks and napkins litter the floor. They wear pieces of paper around your head, add a balloon and call it a hat. The servers are mean to you on purpose -- ehh someone may enjoy paying unreasonable prices for a bucket of fries and dry chicken/ribs but I can definitely do without this place. "The experience" as people mentioned sucks.
(1)Kate F.
*** Please note: In this review I come off as a nasty nasty bitch. I am usually not! I am sweet. I like puppies. I love baking. Rainbows rock. But this particular afternoon, when I could have ended up somewhere simple but fun I ended up here, and it just rubbed me the wrong way. And shoot, sometimes bitchery just feels right... A summary of my review, in case you are too lazy to read the whole thing: YOU PROBABLY SHOULD NOT EVER GO HERE. The atmosphere, although it's their schtick to be rude, is mostly just stupid. Unless you're a 7 year old boy who's big sister gets picked on by the waiter - or your waiter happens to be 17 year old Chris Rock and therefor worth the annoyance for the genius humor and attitude, you probably won't find it very amusing. The food sucked. And even for what it claimed to be and did not achieve it was super expensive. I'm not picky when it comes to (greasy) chain restaurant fare, but this stuff was just nasty. Fries were cold and soggy, "crabby balls" were little more than chum made extra greasy with ineffective frying (booooooooo!), onion rings recommended to us were not as good as BKs, and if the pound of shrimp we got was a full pound I must weigh 569 pounds by their measure. (Though I admit to their relative tastiness.) Also, the beer was served in a warm glass and the hurricane was blah and came out super different both rounds. It's Faenuil Hall people, McCormick and Schmicks is here, there's a Cheers offshoot just down the way, shoot - go to a hot dog vendor and then spend the money you save whale watching or going to the aquarium or something. Not to be crude or anything but Dick's last resort sucked _____. ...Sorry, had to.
(1)Jennifer K.
This is another one of those "I can't believe that this place manages to get people in the door" type places. They have rude staff - which is the way it's intended to be - who sometimes can crack a smile out of a drunk patron, but in most cases are downright obnoxious as they try to make fun of you and make you laugh all at once. I'm all for dishing on my friends, I do that all the time, but if you're going to do that - do it right! The food sucks. At least they have beer. Definitely not a best -of-boston.
(2)Michael C.
I could live without ever going back. Food was very mediocre. Better food in Quincy's Market. just tougher to find a seat which is why we decided to come here.
(2)Tony Z.
Two years later... still sucks
(1)Amanda S.
I have mixed feelings on this place. Definitely liked the old location they had near the Pru better than this one, which attracts every tourist in town....but this one has a nice open/airy feel to it. First things first, if you've never heard of/been to a Dick's before the idea is that the servers are intentionally rude/sarcastic, throw napkins and straws at you, tie balloons to your hair, make you wear silly hats, etc. So if you're not all right with a little vulgarity, or don't have a good sense of humor, head elsewhere. If you're looking for good food, this is NOT the place. On food alone, I'd rate them 1-2 stars. Really bland. This is realy more of a drinking place - day or night. I could see it being good for groups - birthday parties, bachelorettes, etc. It might also be a good place to bring someone from out of town.
(3)Joyce K.
Worst restaurant experience ever. They gave away our reservation because our party took too long to assemble and loudly announced to all the other people that they couldn't be seated because of our dumbasses. So there we were humiliated in front of drunk high schoolers and whorish bridesmades waiting for an hour and a half for another table to open up. When it did, we were seated directly in front of the band so that all 18 of us could not converse in any audible manner. Instead I was reduced to a chimpanzee making exaggerated gestures and flailing my limbs around. Dick's is supposed to be gimicky with these paper condoms on your head with writings saying "I pee standing up" or "easier than community college" but no, they said they were too busy to do that with us. So then I guess everyone else in the room was privileged or something. The food was shit and all our orders were wrong. By the end of the night, my head was pounding and my stomach was heaving. Don't go here ever.
(1)Kev H.
Okay. Their Primary Job is to be an asshole to you throughout the service, I mean I've been offended so harshly and thuroughly; it's like there are no stereotypical jokes left in their repetoir. The food however was decent, I think they ripped people off on root beer. It's the only soft drink that comes in a bottle and costs 2.50 a pop. ***** me, the chicken fried chicken was superb, nice and greasy and coated thickly for the juices tostay in the chicken itself.
(3)Sherie J.
I read some of the other reviews and it seems to me that some of the people that went to Dick's are a bit *uptight*. I've removed the proverbial stick from my ass since moving to the West Coast. I was here for a bachlorette party recently and we had a blast. The hat with the balloons that said Bitch Gettin Hitched was fun..the waitress told me to fuck off several times which was highly appropriate at times...threw straws at us...refilled our beer without asking for more and was entertaining. The band was rockin' and pretty much incorporated our table into everything they did from the time we sat down. IT was a great time and if you go with an open mind and an outgoing crew you are guaranteed a great time. Bring it on baby!
(4)Priscilla L.
I came here to get drunk and I could say I've experienced better service at the Dick's in Las Vegas. When I was in Vegas, I didn't even have to order anything, and I was still entertained by the servers there. I expected a rude and bitchy server who could talk sh*t to my face at Dick's in Boston, but she was weak. As for the food, we ordered a sampler, which was good drunk food. I didn't really find anything appealing on the menu. I only gave this place 3 stars ONLY because the tax on the bill was $1.00 on a $50.00 check. I'm from california..and our tax is high.
(3)Melissa M.
This place gets negative stars, if applicable. Never in my 30 years have I felt so ignored and unwanted at an establishment. I know the employees have to be "rude" but they should actually bring you the correct drink when you request one. The "waitress" decided she hated me and refused to bring me a gin and tonic and called me a "lush" this was after eating fruit all day and enjoying one slice of pizza en route to this dump of a place. I definitely made sure I ate before I went because I won't eat the rats they try to pass off as food here. This waitress was a nasty, abominable person. She got my bf's drink wrong (gin and tonic) and when she acted rudely perplexed when I ordered one as well, she scoffed and that's when she called me a lush. WTF? I only wanted this one beverage because the malibu and pineapple juice tasted like just pineapple juice and ice. They don't have bathrooms, you have to walk through the tourist mecca and trap of Fanueil Hall and use their public bathrooms. Never again will I succumb to going to this place. I'm warning you go anywhere else or stay home and relax, they don't want you here! This place was also beyond loud and we had a party of 25 and they only had a table available for about 6 of us -- so everyone else had to just stand by their trash bags that were filled with trash. Okay, I'm off to cleanse myself of this "experience".
(1)PJ T.
Shorten review: Servers are a-holes to no end. Funny at first, but it's at the sacrifice of service. Loud atmosphere, so don't expect to talk to your group, your date, or yourself. Food's overpriced, presentation stinks. Try Mccormick's, Cheers, or Durgin Park, even the sausage guy is a cut above those DlCKS'last resort. Long, winded review: My buddies with Canadian IDs were forced to wait 10 mins before being allowed in, despite being 29 and 31. Servers threw menus at us, 'hushed' the girls in our party, lied about how good the 'pork bonerz' were (they were dry as heck), and quite frankly lacked any service. I think the servers were supposed to make it up with paper condom hats and balloons that read 'slut', 'easier than community college', or 'i vaca'd at brokeback mountain' funny for the about 15 mins, but being gimicky only goes so far if the service (timing, food temp, refill - wise) is lacking. Food: pork baby back ribs isn't too bad, actually ($19 for a full rack), over priced beer ($9) with take home mugs, tasty fries. that's it. nachos were tortilla chips thrown in a basket and ground beef and alittle bit of sour cream just in the corner really pathetic. TJ bars wouldn't serve that crap. They obviously don't give an ass about presentation. Dessert: don't know, my party wanted to get the f out. Seriously try a couple of the other places around there. Mccormicks is expensive but with the $2 happy hour bar food and apps... .you can't go wrong.
(1)Vanessa W.
I went to Dick's because I am an asshole myself, but as a server, I have always had to hold it in. Here at Dick's, they let it out. Anyway, this place is dumb overpriced. My friend and boyfriend each got the shrimp and they got like 5 shrimp for $16. It was comical. I got ribs and chicken...delish. But yea,h as expect the servers were wisecrackers but i didn't find it that funny. My friend was having an issue with his card and our server kept making jokes. We were like. "uh no bitch, let's stop the act for a second. This is money we're talking about." I really enjoyed the cover band playing. It's worth the visit but if you're hungry, don't kid yourself. Go somewhere you that will feed you. Oh and don't bring your kids. Christ, some grandma came it with 3 kids while I was there. WTF
(3)Jen J.
Fanueil Hall is definitely a better spot than its previous Back Bay location for this type of establishment. You can eat, get drunk and move onto all the other bars in the area. Not the greatest place for friendly service or delicious food, but that's their thing. It's a place to celebrate your birthday, start off a bachelorette party, or just get drunk and act stupid with a penis shaped hat on your head. The side salad wasn't bad but came in a small bowl which made it difficult to eat since everything was falling off my plate. The sampler platter was nothing special - your average fried frozen appetizers. The outdoor seating is good for people watching and checking out the scene. Be warned that there is no private restroom in the restaurant...you gotta wait in line to use the one in Quincy Market.
(2)Pete S.
The gimmick at this cookie-cutter chain is, "Ooh, look how CRAZY and CHEEKY we all are. You never know what we'll say or what will happen next!" The thing is, you know exactly what will happen: - Some fast-talking waitperson who is doing their best impression of Flo, the sassy waitress from TV's "Alice," will demonstrate why they're working at Dick's and not someplace where where the schtick would have to actually be funny. - Some hammered college or post-college women wearing clothes too small for them in bright colors will cackle and dance horribly. At least one will throw up. - Someone will order the best-sounding food deal on the planet, only to find it bland and horribly undersized when it arrives. - Finally, you'll drink and drink to at least concoct yourself an excuse for having been there -- "I was too drunk to know any better." They will foist some kind of free souvenir glass upon you. You'll do your best to leave it on a bench in the T, in hopes that no one will find out you wasted a night here, but try as you may, when you awaken hungover, there it will be, staring you in the face to remind you.
(1)MJ T.
If you take it for what it is, a quirky chain bar restaurant in a Boston's biggest tourist hub, then you won't be dissappointed. Love their Big Ass Glass beers, love their Drunkin Shrimpies, love their verbal abuse, and love that they will give you a hat that says "I've seen more C@&* than a gas station urinal."
(5)Morgan G.
If you're looking for beer and french fries and to watch drunken debauchery among a plethora of 21st birthday/bachelorette parties, you've got your place. This is mostly a ribs and burgers place, and if you take too long to order, you WILL be made fun of. It's their schtick. Deal with it. (Their philosophy too.) Our waitress took her gig a little too seriously and sat down with my mother and I practically throughout our entire meal. She did the same with the people behind us and it took 20 minutes to get the check. It's a good place to END your night and you're craving their Bucket of Fries, when they're about a half hour away from last call and you've honestly just stopped caring.
(2)Kristy C.
This place certainly isn't about the food; more so the atmosphere and entertainment. And that's what you're paying for. I've been to Dick's 4 times, 3 of which I only vaguely remember due to ridiculous amounts of alcohol. But the review must go on. Now, you can't go into Dick's expecting a great meal, but what you can expect is a good time (if you're in the right state of mind). As far as the location, it's terrific. Right in the center of Faniuel Hall, so there's lots to do beforehand (I'm not sure how much you would want to do in public with balloons tied to your hair). Did I forget to mention that? Yes, they will tie balloons to your hair, and/or make paper hats for you to wear. Decent size place, full bar, big tables. Good for a night out with a group of friends; even better when there is beer involved.
(3)Emily S.
Go to experience the joy of seeing tourists humiliated. The guy knew we were locals so he only laid on some mild sarcasm. Thanks guy. Chicken sandwich was tolerable. Water glass was gigantic. Food cheap. Seeing the college kids from NH treated like dirt was worth the price of lunch.
(2)Stryker C.
One word...lousy. Lousy food, lousy atmosphere, lousy jokes. It's got none of these going on...and the pretend rude waitress, just dorky. The food is really really mediocre, at best, just not worth the price, and, well, I'll never drop another penny here.
(1)Natalie D.
The food is overpriced and doesn't taste that great but my waiter was barely around to humor us... My company and I were bored to tears and the food just made things worse....
(2)Selene K.
I had a blast at Dick's. I went with friends after dinner for drinks on a Saturday night and stayed the rest of the night. It wasn't too busy and they had a great live band that took requests. The bar tender had an attitude but I found it quite amusing considering my drunken state. Our water was hilarious and even gave me a hat upon request. They carried my favorite tequila, but not beer, but that's okay, not many place in NE do. The outdoor seating was closed, but we would have sat inside due to the cold weather anyway. I plan to go back for my b-day soon.
(4)Mick T.
Good for a stag/hen party, or a huge crowd and U don't where else to go. I'd agree with most of the reviews. But, Dick's saving grace is their outdoor seating. On a nice warm Spring night, or a nice cool Summer night, it's not a bad spot to sit outside chill with friends and have a beer (and smoke!). The food ain't great quality but you get a lot of it. Inside it feels a bit like a frat party, so bring all your friends! Funnily enough the last time I was there (summer 2005) some tourist exited with his wife and kids, while I was chilling outside, and exclaimed "Dick's was the only thing he enjoy in Boston". Update: My review was for the old location on Huntington ave.
(3)Todd L.
the food is ok, not the worst. they are supposed to be mean to you while you are there, but out waiter couldn't really think of anything unique to make fun of us by. a touristy kinda place to visit.
(3)Vanessa F.
Took my 13 year old daughter, while visiting Boston, at her request. She thought it would be fun to go and be abused by the wait staff. No problem there plus it was a gorgeous day to sit outside at Quincy Market. However, it is just another chain with mediocre food. For that reason, I won't return.... there are so many other better food choices in Boston.
(2)Mama B.
Server was kinda funny.. but busy , Food was jush MEH. Salad was awful.. only thing good was the chicken which he forgot and had to get. Hats are funny.. Prices are not !! Dessert gross! since when is pudding solid ! .. I would've sent back if he actually came back to check on table... Lesson learned! Never go back.
(2)Sarah S.
never again: - food was bad - drinkers said their drinks were bad - waitress was bad. c'mon, since when is being treated extraordinarily rudely by your waitress considered "fun"? - bad, bad, bad.
(1)Suz L.
Seriously, they are not "hats". They may call them that, but they are meant to look like something else all together. And I gotta say, the more the tourists walk around Quincy Market proudly showing off their "hats", I just wanna beat them with a stick!!!! How stupid are you?? The humiliation continues... haha.
(2)John F.
Alright, I'll admit it's cheesy, but if you want to sit outside and people watch at Faneuil Hall with 22 oz draft, and over pay for a burger, then it ain't that bad as others have said.
(3)Brian L.
Ok, so the point of Dick's is to be treated like crap. It's kinda hard to review the attitude of the waitress when this is the whole point. So based solely on the food, I wasn't pleased. I ordered a bucket of chicken, expecting a bucket filled with chicken. I was surprised (not in a good way) when I got a bucket which had the top covered and the chicken was sitting on top. Definitely not worth it. I don't mind being treated poorly with a embarrassing hat, but no need to make me feel like crap because I'm still starving afterwards. Go once if you really feel like experiencing the novelty of it, which actually is fairly entertaining, but no need for any repeat trips
(2)Joe R.
Who came up with the ridiculous idea that waitstaff should be rude as the concept for a restaurant? I guess the tourists love similar concept restaurants in Chicago (Ed Debevics, for one), but I think it sucks. If you a forced to go here by an office happy hour or similar arrangement, beware of ordering the "big" beer (23oz.) - you get a souvenir glass and the ordeal costs $9 for the first round. This isn't the cost of a fine belgion duppel bock, either, it's Sam Adams. Not bad, but not $9-good.
(1)Geoff T.
A total headache. Decent burger and chicken finger type food, but who this place is really for is those of you who like to watch young-ish woman demeaning themselves by doing things like taking "Blow Job Shots" (the bartenders hold a phalic beaker-shot glass crotch high and the woman drinks it on her knees). Typical cover bands blaring out Mustang Salley for the 80 thousandth time while a chunky drunken 30 something "shakes it" on the dance floor. Oh, and it's supposed to be part of the "charm" that the help are... well.. Dick's.
(1)Jane B.
Eh, Dick's never did diddley for me. I'm all for a good time, but I find their "concept" annoying. The food never wowed me either. It was always more of a place someone else wanted to go to, while the rest of the gang going out would groan and bear it. It's not the worst place in the city to go hang out but there are better.
(2)Restaurant J.
Do yourself a favor and don't go to this aptly named 'Last Resort', where the main theme is 'verbal abuse' by a bunch of comedian wannabes. I can't believe this place is allowed to operate as a restaurant. I won't be able to comment on food, because I didn't have any!
(1)J C.
I agree with everyone that the rude act is stupid as hell. Ooooh, you threw my menu on the table and asked what I want in a surly way. Gimme a break; just take my order and do your friggin' job, I don't need the dramatics. Anyway, the only reason I go there is because you can sit outside and have a 40 (or a 32 oz if they're out) during the Summer and people watch.
(2)J B.
If you are in your 20's, love to drink, are loud and obnoxious, and could care less about the quality of the food you eat --DIck's is for you. I went there once years ago and found it mildly amusing; went again a few years later and found it highly annoying....Apparently that's the concept -- "loud, rude, and annoying.." which I suppose is sort of fun if you're in a group and the goal is to be drunk and obnoxious. Other than that, not really worth checking out.
(2)Lis L.
Dick's Last Resort is a small restaurant chain (less than a dozen in the country I think) that is special because it is purposefully obnoxious to its customers. I don't know why anyone would want to pay to go to a place where the staff is rude and offensive. For example, my friends and I waited about 10 or so minutes before we were served. The bartender saw us but refused to acknowledge our existence. Then when he was taking our orders, he behaved like he was bored to death, as if we weren't worth his time. Why people go to this establishment is beyond me, I was totally unaware of the restaurant's demeanor before I came here. I found out later, but I wouldn't go back. It's like the place knows it sucks and made that to be its selling point, as contradictory as that is. If you're the kind of mentally warped person who wants to pay others to talk down to you and treat you like crap, have the staff rub their genitalia over your food, serve it to you cold, and tell you to go f*ck yourself, go to Dick's.
(1)courtney d.
Ok its not that I don't like having a fun time eating and having funny hats with names made especially for me, but when I ask for a napkin I actually just want a napkin, not their entire inventory of napkins thrown at me. Thats not fun, thats just annoying. The food is like eh, and I know the staff is trying reallly hard to be funny but its a little obnoxious. Besides, by the end of the night it ends up looking like a bad bar scene with entirely too many napkins on the floor. Definitely have to be in the mood to eat here, let alone drink here.
(1)silly g.
lets just put it this way dicks sucks itself. the servers are cool but the managers are assholes. the bands that play there should kill themselves and play their own funerals. over priced food. you can't order anything without getting haggled into an upgrade but oh i got a paper hat that says i am a jerk off. what a joke
(1)Dave M.
I can take a joke...and I actually had good times at the OLD Dick's Last Resort at the Pru Center. Problem is the have moved to Quincy Market and were forced to become PC, almost sickening-ly PC. Go for the drinks only. Arrived at 9:30PM to order food...no burgers...turns out they only serve burgers at lunchtime now..(WHAT????). We went with 2 platters, chicken and ribs, and steak and shrimp. Definitely overpriced. Steak was mildly marinated, but chewy. Shrimp was butterflied and fried and edible, but nothing to rave about. Chicken (1/4 quicken), tasted of BBQ, but dried out within seconds of being served...and the ribs were definitely baby back, with very little meat. Only the fries were redeeming. My wife and I ended up swapping much of our meals between each other...I think we were more upset that we couldn't get a burger and fries...I mean we realllllyyyyy wanted a burger. We saw mothers and young children, which was an absolute shock, considering the stature of the old place. This confirmed our fears about this place going PC. The paper hat they gave my wife said "retired stripper". They admitted that was as risque as they could get. We won't be hurrying back anytime soon...other than for drinks.
(2)Matt L.
I have been to Dick's a few times, and have to say it was better when it was located over by the Prudential Center, the spot was larger and off the beaten path and you werent on display. They have since moved to smack in the middle of the busiest spot in Boston, Fanieul Hall/Quincy Market at an end spot with all windows and a patio. The place is built on the philosophy you are visiting a place that is your "last resort" and dont be surprised when your servers treat you poorly (an act) and they throw the food etc. The big deal with this place is lots of cocktails and beer selections and run of the mill bar/grill food like buffalo wings and fried clams and shrimp. The food is served in paper baskets and the place mats are paper as well torn off a large roll by the door. There are also hats made for each guest that the server labels with funny names for people to wear with ballons attached. Its a noisy place with a younger crowd. On weekends it gets jammed and turns into a club like atmosphere with bachelorette parties galor. If you are looking for some place fun to drink at and justt eat and watch some games..by all means this is the right spot. Otherwise, skip it.
(3)erin e.
This place is the pits, unless you are with a large suburban bachelorette party. The food is actually decent, but it's definitely trying a little too hard to be raunchy and funny...and doesn't always succeed. It's funny what they do to brides-to-be and whatnot, and definitely not a bad idea if you want to humiliate your best friend before she gets married (no joke, it's pretty entertaining, and they'll definitely make her feel like she's the star of the show, so it really makes your work quite a bit easier!).
(2)Brendan M.
Appropriately named. Don't go unless it's yours, too.
(1)Katherine T.
I went here as one of many stops for my friend's 21er. Yes, most of the waitstaff doesn't quite pull off the prick routine well, but our waitress was badass. We all of course got the silly paper hats with mildly innapropriate phrases on them--but the best part was when the waitress challanged me and a guy from another table to a drinking contest--who could finish a bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 first, through this ridiculously long straw. I may have finished first, but nobody won in that situation... I am now well aquainted with their bathroom floor. Still a fun time though.
(3)Mulltea C.
I wish I had read a few of the reviews for this location before I brought my friend to experience Dick's Last Resort. I had been to the Myrtle Beach location and had a wonderful experience with wonderful food. The service was great and the humor was outstanding. So I figured I would treat my friend while we vacationed in Boston this past weekend. I mad a reservation, but when we arrived the place was pretty empty. There was an obnoxious and loud singer on the stage so we asked to sit pretty far away. From the moment we entered the restaurant I felt that we were not welcome. The server who came over to take our order seemed put out that she had to talk to us. She mumbled thru something that seemed like an introduction to Dick's but I was astonished that she did not even try to talk with us or did she care that we were in her section. We had to wait for long periods of time for her to come back to take our order. When our food finally arrived she never approached us again. She would shout at us from across the room something like, ' Is your food ok? Great!' before we could even speak to her. It was the rudest dining experience I have EVER had. When she finally got close enough to our table to be able to hear us, I said to her that we did not like the food. She sat at the computer and completely ignored us! She did not even look in our direction. When she left the computer she bolted off in the opposite direction. We were actually starving so we tried to eat what we could because we could not even get her attention. It was the absolute worse experience I have ever had in a restaurant, at any point in my life. The money means nothing to me, I just want that hour of my life back. If I could have given this restaurant negative 10 stars I would. Words of wisdom, steer clear of Dick's Last Resort in Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
(1)Hong L.
this place was horrible. they threw insults left and right at my out of town guests and myself. while i know this is their "theme" it is really disrespectful and we left feeling terrible about the experience. the food was mediocre but the ambiance was really the worse part of our experience. we only went here because it was one of the few restaurants open late night on a weekend evening in fanueil hall.
(1)Jeffrey W.
Skip it. Apparently I'm in the minority, but why would you pay somebody to try to embarrass you? How does this place stay in business? I got yelled at when I walked in the door.
(2)Chris C.
I guess the food is ok, but the atmosphere is horrible. Why would you want to go eat somewhere - all the time waiting for some retard waiter to act like a jerk to you. I don't get it. I'll never go back here.
(1)Susan J.
Don't bring a date, but go in a group (floormates, bachelorette party, whatever). High class dining Dick's is not, but still an interesting and unique experience unto itself.
(3)Michael G.
I would always see bachelorette parties running around on Huntington with giant condom-shaped paper hats on their heads, not realizing that they had gotten them at Dick's. You, too, can go there and receive your own condom-shaped paper hat. Their shtick, in case you didn't know, is rudeness. During the meal, you can expect to have a hat forced upon you with some sort of demeaning saying on the front. Then, at some point, they also throw a bunch of napkins over you. I was underwhelmed. In fact, some of the people were nice. Very odd. The food is decent. So's the beer. I recommend that you get the large one that comes with a free glass. It's probably the best deal on the list.
(3)Steve S.
For whatever reason, Dick's always ends up on the shortlist of "restaurants you should visit' when my friends recommend a night out for a Boston visitor. I've never understood why. The concept of cruel waiters who won't take any of your crap and will glady dish it right back is fantastic, though it isn't pulled off very well. I'm not sure how it could be effective, given that the waiters still need to work for their tips. The food (which is a pretty standard bar menu), it is way over priced for what it is, though the portions are quite generous. As far as I'm concerned, Dick's is definitiely a restaurant you can skip.
(2)Melissa B.
Dicks is not worth the overpriced fried food at all. One night I was here recently & the waitress tried to tell me they don't have plates. Now, I get the rude waitress bit they do here & it's amusing, BUT when the customer asks for a plate to eat apps. on, they should get one! They do have a good selection of beers though & their Gospel Sunday brunch is fun with an excellent assortment of foods, not to mention a killer do -it-yourslef bloody mary bar.
(2)Jen P.
This place is out of control! Once you get over the initial shock of it all, its a blast. Went there with a giant group for a birthday and the waitstaff really put on a show for us. If you dont mind being treated rudely, or get napkins thrown at you go here. The condom hats are hysterical. Its a pretty fun bar to go to at night for drinks, you get to still see the jerkish staff in action serving up drinks and appetizers, and mingling with the bacheloretter parties. Not a place for the shy or easily embarrassed!
(4)Cliff B.
Hard to know how to rate a place that gives intentionally bad service as it's niche. One member of our party - who worked in hospitality for many years - just couldn't come to terms with the rude waitstaff and had to leave, but the rest of us embraced the silliness of it all and enjoyed watching waiters throw cutlery down on tables with complete apathy, stick hats with stupid insults on people's heads, and generally give out sass. Must be a fun job (how do they interview for that?!) Food was ok. Meals go for that quantity not quality thing that's prevalent in a lot of American bars & bistros. Nothing to get excited about there. Where they lost points with me was the outright con with the beers - they advertise one price then slug you for another because they've upsold you without your knowledge to a drink option where you get to keep the glass. Looking around, every table left their glasses behind, no doubt unaware that they paid extra for the privilege of the establishment then being able to 'sell' these glasses again and again to unsuspecting patrons. Pretty dodgy stuff Dick. I took mine just out of spite and left it in our airbnb.
(3)Rae C.
Since I used a 20% off coupon through Yelp, my waiter advised I should write an awesome review and mention how handsome he was; here you go, bud! (He actually was a good looking dude.) Ok so unfortunately, I truly wish I could write an amazing review, but my time there wasn't really anything special. My boyfriend and I had been excited to go here for months as we purchased tickets to the Sox game we attended yesterday back in May and knew we wanted to grab lunch at Dick's prior based on its hilarious reputation. As the wait staff will tell you upon being greeted, they are called Dick's because the employees are dicks to their customers (intentionally, that's their brand). We looked forward to being treated like it was taking us forever to make up our minds and told our choice in food was questionable; we truly wanted awful service. Well, the experience WAS bad but for the wrong reasons. Our waiter was pretty tame, hardly said anything rude though he did take his time checking in on us. He did have his moments though: At one point he stole my sunglasses, hit me (well, my hat) and told me to "leave that poor lady alone" when a passerby inquired about our headgear, and when he asked what we wanted to order, he walked away ignoring us (but he came back!). You could tell he was a nice guy trying to be mean and forgetting/failing to do so. He seemed more like someone I'd want to be friends with than the mean waiter we hoped for. Which brings me to the food. Wow. I don't even know what to say. It was just terrible. SERIOUSLY. To be completely candid and honest, some of the worst (if not THE worst) restaurant food I've ever had in my 25 years of life and being a self-proclaimed foodie. My boyfriend got a cheeseburger, which I need to mention on their menu are called "big ass burgers"; they're a little smaller than average (sorry, don't have a picture) and in the words of my boyfriend, tasted like frozen patties bought from the supermarket. I got fish and chips because while we were waiting for our table to open, we walked through the marketplace (where we probably should have gotten food instead) and it got me inspired. No joke, my tater tots that were probably store bought and frozen (which I subbed from regular fries for an extra dollar) were the best part of my meal (and they weren't even that great...). The fish, which were two PATHETICALLY small pieces of fried cod, was horrendous. They came out on a bucket. Yes, ON. Like they took a small metal bucket, draped paper over the top of the opening and put my two sad pieces of cod to rest. Upon receiving it we thought "Oh, there must be more fish in the bucket." Nope. Empty. How the F is anyone supposed to eat fish on flimsy, thin paper draped over the hole of an empty bucket? I had to take the paper off and put it on the table. The tartar sauce literally made me nauseous. I was so sad because this was my first meal of the day and I was pretty hangry (I had forgotten to eat breakfast and we got our meals around 2:30). We also got an order of the chicken bites as an appetizer because I was so starved but it came out with the rest of our food. Kinda feel weird saying this but I'm almost certain what meat was under the thick layer of "crispy" crust was NOT chicken and the BBQ sauce was gross. The meat pellets we're also minuscule; idk about you but if I order something called "chicken bites" I assume I'll at least have to cut it in half with a knife and fork but not these - you could very well put 5 in your mouth and still have room for like 10 more without having your mouth be overflowing and unable to chew. Very disappointing. Now onto the hats. We couldn't wait to be made fun of. Before we came we Googled some hats to get an idea of what we were getting ourselves into, so the bar was set pretty high. When we finally got our hats like halfway through our service, our phrases were generic af. I noticed they were repeating a lot of phrases on hats throughout the restaurant when I was under the impression these were all personalized once the waiter got a feel for you. Nope. If you were slightly bald you got "What bald spot?" Another common one was "Will twerk for a dollar." If you were a little boy with a sister you got "I play with my sister's Barbies." Mothers got "I hate kids." My boyfriend and I's hats went together, which was probably common for all couples. His stated to shhh because I thought he was still straight and mine was that I was the reason men turn gay... I understand it's likely difficult to come up with personalized witty insults for each patron, but this was also a let down. In conclusion: if you see a restaurant with bad reviews, don't go unless you're hoping your experience will miraculously be different. We did just that and left with regret. I ended up getting a hot dog at the game because I was still hungry...
(1)Shell L.
***Don't bring little ones here! Waiter prob damaged my 6 yr old for life!" My teens and I wanted to go here because we noticed on our last trip to Boston people were wearing funny paper hats... so it must be fun! Up until this point our overnight trip to Boston had been great! Stayed on a boat at the marina, Frost Ice Bar, Red Sox Game (and win against the Yankees) but god what a mistake to leave Dick's as our last stop. I get the idea... rude servers... been to these kind of themed restaurants before when they throw straws, yell at the kids to eat, etc but this waiter probably damaged my 6 year old for life. When I asked for the check he said "ya I'm sick of your stupid daughter, take her and leave". When I tried to laugh it off and pretend he was talking to her 15 year old sister who could take this treatment he cut me off more than once and said "No! I'm talking to your stupid little daughter, grab your stupid 4 eyed daughter and leave" The he called her 4 eyes sevral times. "Dicking around" is fine but perosnally insulting a little girl went too far....a**hole. I sent her out immediately to get Ice Cream with her sis. At that point I believe he realizeed he went to far. On another note, the food is terrible... sons wings and ribs are pre packaged almost flavorless crap. Crab cakes are disgusting, round little balls of grease.
(1)Dwayne O.
Classic insults and had a great time being ignored by our waiter. We first walked in and and was asked what we wanted to drink because he could not read our minds and then he threw about 20 straws at our table and the table behind us. We ordered the Fried Catfish along with Tater Tots. Food was actually pretty good, quantity was on the smaller size. The waiter honored us with the special hats where my daughter's said "I Snapchat when I Poop" and my wife's said "I like to smell toilet seats". Fun times watching all the other people wearing the condom hats and being insulted by the staff. Good time and if you don't have a sense of humor this is not the place for you. Fun times and loosen up
(4)Wunelle E.
Expensive, weak drinks and not all that funny. The hostess was a downright bitch and it wasn't part of the 'game'. She threatened if we weren't all there in 5 minutes, (which would have put us 5 minutes late for reservation), she wasn't going to honor reservation, even tho 11 of us were there and waiting for 4 to return from restroom, which is another story. Not in restaurant, long lines and disgusting on the weekend. I wanted to take our party of 15 and our 700 tab elsewhere but it was a busy Sunday so we stayed. Dick's was way better in the old location, it's much more tame now and hat sayings are pretty mild. This was the last time for me, if I want to get treated like shit, I'll get re-married. Oh one good thing, redneck fondue. Ps-I thought the waitress was funny, and I wasn't insulted to receive a hat saying I shaved my ass. But in general, place is over-hyped, over-priced and I'm over it.
(2)M L.
Overall not impressed. 'Know your audience ' comes into play here.Mediocre food. Hostess was way beyond the whole 'rude' gimmick. Server was fine.
(1)Freesia S.
Dick's Last Resort is a total tourist trap with overpriced glorified fast food, but it was a fun destination for a bachelorette party dinner. I get the theme - everyone on staff is a dick to you, and everyone in your party gets a silly paper hat with a generic boys' locker room insult. Our table was dirty and sticky, there were napkins and food all over the floor, and those of us who got food that should be eaten with our hands got no silverware. Our waitress tried her hardest to be mean, but it was all clearly part of the act, and she was actually adorable. Overall, it made for a fun time, and the food wasn't half bad. We got the bachelorette party deal, which was $20 a person for a selection of entrees usually $16-18, and it came with a cake for everyone, plus a shot for the bride. Most of us got chicken tenders, and they were actually pretty good. Every drink came with a glass that we could keep, which made the prices almost not offensive. The cake was banana flavored, an interesting choice that I think was meant to go with the dicks theme. At the end of the day, this isn't a place I would come to on my own, but it was a fine choice for a party and fit the bill for what we wanted to start off our night.
(3)Donna K.
Had a blast today in Boston. Great drinks. Great food and a hysterical waiter Justin who totally made our trip to Dicks Last Resort a fantastic choice for lunch!! Expect a bit of rudeness and to be made fun of or you just won't get the full experience of what this place is all about !! It's a great time for sure and we will be back !!!
(5)Neva N.
Food was horrible, but it was a fun dining experience. I would not go back though. I got ribs and wings... No flavor and very bland. Had to ask for extra bbq sauce. Sis in law and brother in law got the grilled chicken... They said it was bland. Husband got the fried chicken... He said it was good. Food was about 90. bucks. Okay for a good meal, but sucked because the food was gross.
(3)Hurjane V.
I wish I didn't have to write so many low reviews....but for the sake of those using Yelp, listen up! Me and my boyfriend came to Quincy Market and there was a sign saying that certain restaurants had 50% off! We looked online and Dick's was one of them! It said their fish n chips were 50% off! We walked in with 1/4 of a pretzel left, and the manager or someone said "they don't take outside food." We had to leave, finish our food and then come back in. (What a "d*ck" move...please excuse the language!) The place was pretty empty, so we could sit wherever we wanted. We had a few minutes to ourselves before the waiter came and helped us. He was pretty good at what he was doing--disclaimer in the beginning of his "speech"--he doesn't have to be nice to us! (Made us chuckle.) We ordered: -Fish n chips There were no specifications about how much we would get or what size we would get....in about 15 minutes we got our orders. Pros: -Fish was good! It was piping hot and fresh! I liked that there was not a lot of flour on the outside...so I could actually taste the fish. -Good portion size for fries. My fries were hot, but my boyfriend's wasn't. (A con for inconsistency) Cons: -Bad attitude from the manager. He really looked like he was going to eat us alive when we did not do anything to him...even your workers are more professional than you! -We were not asked how many portion of fish n chips we wanted....we only wanted 1 to try, but we got two buckets instead. (But at least it was 50% off) -Such small portions! The bucket made it seem big...but a grown woman likes me need more than what they served. -Salty fries. Super salty...and like I mentioned above, inconsistency with the temperature of the fries! My boyfriend was not very happy he had to eat cold fries. TIps/Observations: -I guess you should definitely ask what you are getting BEFORE you order anything...you might get a bad attitude but it's better to be safe than sorry! Overall, would not recommend this place. Food was very mediocre and overpriced, and service was a-okay.
(2)Dan V.
Cheap bar food, and the server was rude and I don't think it was on purpose. He just sucked.
(2)Desiree G.
I went here last Sunday with my boyfriend for a fun dinner date while we were enjoying the magnificent city of Boston. We went here and the first thing you notice is the trash all over the floor, the tables, the seats, just about everywhere you look there is trash. We get a seat at the end of a long picnic table and wait for our waiter. He comes over and goes over the rules; you are at Dick's, they are going to treat you like one and ask you if that's okay, and as a fun tourist, of course we say yes! The food was alittle pricey and only okay, but the biggest bummer of the night was our waiter. He was so nice, i was expecting to be waited on by a total dick! I may or may not have been more of a dick than he was that night! Over all it was a fun time, and I will be going back, just hoping we have a more bitter waiter.
(3)Karen P.
So I get the idea behind the joint, rude waiters and what not. The fan fare is fun and all, but actual service and food were complete crap. My table was having a great time with our rude waiter, laughing up a storm at his antics. When the food came, we were extremely underwhelmed. First, it took why too long especially when all we ordered were 2 trays of fried chicken and a pulled pork sandwich. Took about 20min. He also brought us a wrong order. One friend ordered fried chicken with gravy like it said on the lunch menu description, he brought her BBQ chicken bites. He then forgot to put in our order of crabby balls appetizer. Regardless of if he was trying to be rude, he failed his main job: taking my dang order! I don't know what the hell he wrote down when we were ordering, probably jotting down more lame gags to pull on customers. My friend gave him the benefit of the doubt and waited another 1/2hr until we gave up on the appetizer. Meanwhile the food sucked really bad. Got even worse from the last time I was here. My BBQ pulled pork had no BBQ sauce. But my friend's WRONG order of BBQ bites was drenched in it to the point of it being inedible. My other friend's plain chicken bites were so salty my tongue burned making me chug her strawberry daiquiri. The bill then had the audacity to list 18% tip as the starting tip. The waiter was great at playing rude, but incompetent at actually waiting tables. The food was some of the worse we've ever had. It made us cranky the whole day. 2 stars for making us laugh and giving us balloons. Everything else here is awful.
(2)Mala L.
As a New Yorker, I was excited to be in Boston and do touristy things including a trip to dicks last resort. I've heard a lot about this place but was extremely disappointed. The food is AWFUL. I was expecting typical bar food or even something similar to Applebee's or Fridays. Nope. We got the nachos and buffalo chicken burger. Not sure how you can mess up nachos but they definitely did. The cheese was unbelievably bad and I'm not that picky when it comes to cheese. I do like regular processed queso from the supermarket. We barely touched our food. As bad as the food was, the margaritas were worse! It was definitely some sort of mix or syrup and it wasn't blended properly - too many ice chunks. I love tequila yet I somehow had to force myself to drink 1/4 of the glass. I don't normally struggle to finish my food/drink but towards the end we just gave up and left. This place gets 1 star instead of 0 because the waiter/bartender was entertaining and made the experience a little more entertaining with his "rudeness." We went midday on a Tuesday so I figured maybe that was why we didn't get the full experience but regardless the food was awful and I have no desire to return.
(1)Nina K.
Dick's Last Resort is definitely an interesting experience. Basically, the experience is your server being a dick to you. Hence, the name. If you are able to handle the rudeness and jokes, then feel free to make a visit! I personally could not handle it because of the blurred lines between jokes and disrespect. Aside from service, the menu is extremely overpriced for the quality and portion of the food. At the time that I went, there was nothing under the price of $15 on the menu. 2 of my friends and I all ordered 1 standard entree each without buying drinks and/or appetizers. The total came out to over $60... But, it's a nice place to come to if you feel like getting drunk and being rude to people.
(1)Brendan M.
Look, I get it. The shtick is the staff gets to be rude. Ha frigidy ha. We genuinely were unaware of the premise of this dump, just thought the stupid, insulting hats were part of the "fun." After experiencing this place first hand, I can honestly say, " who the f@*k would eat at this shite hole?" I'm open to a funny back and forth and maybe this place is not for me but goddamn this restaurant does not belong in Quincy Market. I can't say it enough that this place is not for me but what I can say is that this place is a dump. From the floor to the food, everything about this place is abhorrent. Nasty food. Greasy, fried shitty crap. Don't even bother. They also jump you with bibs, sneaking up behind you to ring your neck with the plastic strips that probably strangle fish all through the Atlantic. My mom almost broke a guys nose who snuck up behind her. Drinks...F-ing laughable. I ordered what I thought was the strongest drink, the "trash can." 151, grain alcohol and fruit punch. Sounds pretty hardcore right? WRONG. I paid 8.75$ each for two, downed mine and half my wife's in an attempt to get out of here quickly. 5,10,15 minutes later when a strong drink should hit you if you chug, nothing at all. Not a blip. I am a solid judge of good, strong drink and I can unequivocally denounce these drinks as devoid of ANY alcohol. I should have had, at least, a slight buzzy head. NADA. I also have it on good authority that the coffee is terrible and did not even come with sugar/sweetener or cream/milk. Not even an offer to have some brought over. BATHROOMS? You need a bathroom you filthy peasant? You have to go across the "street"(its the Quincy walkway but seriously?) up TWO flights of stairs to the long lines for the stalls. The woman's room only has two stalls and the line was insane and disorganized. Luckily, I did not have to suffer this awful fate as we decided to leave quickly and take the turn to Ned Devine's for a much better dining experience with proper food, servers and bathrooms. A BIG GIANT FAT ZERO. (check my page, i'm not into giving bad reviews but this place really deserves this rating/review.)
(1)Kate L.
We didn't even make it in the door without the short Asian hostess being completely rude with an eye-roll when we asked a simple question last night...I would like to thank her for being a dick and turning us off to this crap hole bc apparently the wait staff are dicks too. Eff this place.
(1)Steve W.
Idiotic, rude, dumb ..don't care what the shtick is all about, sorry don't pay $$ to get treated like crap ...EVERYONE, do NOT go here..this is a huge mistake looking for a village idiot to take to the cleaners for mediocre food.
(1)Nicholas U.
You come here for the novelty. Besides that, the food is overpriced and mediocre. You're paying for the experience which is fun when done once. Also should go when it isn't busy. If you go and the place is packed, expect poor service and long waits. All and all, fun for the first time.
(2)Zhe W.
Very fun place with especially "NICE" service. I got a paper hat with "I am stupid" and my friend got "I thought the waiter is cute". The Salmon tastes good with plenty of rice and corn salad. The fired scallop also tastes good. I may not order their steak anymore, but for the rest of the foods are fine. Still, this is the one of a kind experience you may find no where else.
(4)Kent T.
Total rip off. They advertised half off fish and chips. I ordered the large which is normally $18. My order came in a tiny bucket with two small fish chunks. They were even skimpy on the fries. Both were uninspired and greasy. It wasn't worth the $9 they charged. I can only imagine the shock on customers faces that paid full price for that greasy appetizer. Will never return.
(1)Gina S.
Love Boston! This place was fun to eat at!! The food was good and reasonable and the staff was hysterical!!!
(5)Keith M.
I get that this place is a tourist destination and that the whole "Boston rudeness" is part of the appeal. But that does not mean being outright jerks. It does not mean clunking down three full pints of beer at the corner of the table right next to my one-year-old son - who promptly tried to grab them. It does not mean a snarky, stupid comment when I asked for water. And most of all, it does not mean horrible food. The food was atrocious. The steak - which my wife had - was the worst steak we'd ever tasted. Deep-fried onion rings were terrible. Crab cakes were terrible. I could go on but all in all, it was dried, processed crap that was hard to wash down. We live here and have been here for a couple years now. We only went because my in-laws were in town and we thought it'd be fun to go. But no, it was a horrific experience. I was embarrassed for Boston that this place could be so popular. I was irked by the very rude service which lacked any kind of wit whatsoever. Only once or twice in my life have I left a zero tip for such a large bill. This was one of them. Definitely will never return.
(1)Omar A. M.
This was a crazy Boston experience. The waiters had massive "Boston" attitude. They served up insults like it was the thing to do. They make crazy paper hats for people and throw straws all over the floor. It always seems to be done in good humor but.... I didn't care for it so didn't give me any. The food was just okay I ordered the fiery salmon. There was supposed to be a wasabi sauce on it but it was so watered down there was no fire at all. So if you like to be insulted why you eat you're not picky about food go to dicks the last resort it is an interesting Boston Mass. experience.
(2)Carlos M A.
Terrible ! If one likes being made fun of and disrespected then go ahead. Food is sub-par at best ! Service is disrespectful and rude not surprised if the waitress or server spits in ones drink. Over priced ! Concept is a joke ! The servers are open and foul mouthed ! Saw a server cuss out a party sitting because they where a big group of teens and the server said , I quote " I am not serving all of you ! " what kind of business practice is this ! Yelp protects this place ! 3 attempt to write a review ! Yelp censors and wants bad business open ! This place is terrible like the yelp censorship
(1)bill j.
The waiters are a hoot but the food gets the boot. What I assume was an overdose of MSG will definitely steer me to any of the other hundreds of eateries in the area.
(2)Jason W.
My girlfriend wanted to go here from CT for her 26th birthday for some reason, so I organized a nice weekend trip with us going here for dinner Saturday night and then hitting some bars/clubs after. First impression: It's a high school cafeteria style set-up that was hit by a hurricane that nobody bothered to clean up. I know that being "edgy" is their thing but sweeping up piles of food and trash should just fall under "sanitary/safety." The seats were all very close together so nobody had much room, and it was at least 80 degrees in there during the winter. I was surprised by the relatively small menu, and even more so by there being no food descriptions. They have "Chikin" and they have "beef steak", etc. Do you season it? What sides do I get or can I get? It took a good long time to get our food. The food wasn't all that. I personally wouldn't say that mine was "horrible" like alot of Yelpers here, but it certainly wasn't worth the huge price tags. Now, onto the drinks. This is where they lost my business for good for sure. 1 margarita is $24.50. It's mostly juice and ice. You can keep the cup which is cool I guess but I'd rather just get a cheaper drink that's stiffer. My girlfriend drank 2 and had a shot. Each shot is at least $10 which isn't too bad but considering ours was mostly whip cream, I wasn't happy. Then the beers. One 32oz glass of Guinness was $16.50. Yep. $16.50. So in summary, 2 margaritas, 1 beer, 2 shots ran me $85.50. That's wild. Our total bill came to over $450 for 8 people, then $540 if you include the tip which was not deserved. Most didn't drink (thank God). Our waitress was very inattentive. I know being rude is the selling point here, but you can still be a good waitress. With dinner reservations, we were stuck here for over 3 hours. Not because we were chatty and had a good time (although we did have cake so that would take up a half hour I'd admit), but because it just took them that long to get us our food, drinks, and a check.
(2)Janet S.
I wish I could give 0 stars. This place is disgusting. They're not "funny" rude, they're just rude. As in, rude workers. Not workers pretending to be rude. Their menu is incredibly small, drinks overpriced, the humor is just annoying. Maybe a 12 year old kid would enjoy the place. Messy. Just awful. Also, I understand there's supposed to be a "show" to this place - but honestly. Apparently they took this to mean that they could do whatever they want and get away with it. AWFUL customer service. YUCK.
(1)Kitty L.
If there was a negative star that would still be too good for the service we had there today. The server was a total ass. Very rude! We ended up leaving. Will make sure NOONE I know eats there !!
(1)Scott M.
The good: waitress was pretty.. And funny!! They have funny/inappropriate service which is their gimmick. Entertaining.. No doubt. The Bad: the food...alligator bites appetizer lacked alligator.. It was a bowl of fried jalapenos, some nachos and the tiniest pieces of gator. Fish and chips.. And seafood plattah tasted as if it was as cooked in old oil. After we are, everyone at my table felt sick.. Like the feeling you get when you eat suspect chinese food. THE UGLY: While I recognize this is in the heart of boston and prices will be higher than normal.. 3 drinks, 2 apps and 3 fried dinners (2 fish and chips and 1 seafood plattah) was $150.00. We paid Abe and Louie prices for KFC food.
(2)Saman D.
I didn't even want to go here and I understand the point of this restaurant and it's suppose to be "funny" but it's really not. I went on Saturday with my family and friend and I gave it a go with an open mind. The waitress was rude, whatever. She made fun of us and I made fun of her poorly applied makeup and her terrible 10th grade red streaks in her hair and she put her hands on my sunglasses. She ripped them off my face to make fun of my makeup. I can take the jokes but putting your hands on someone is UNACCEPTABLE. I wish I had brought it up to the manager that day but I was more concerned about my crying niece. The food was terrible, not even mediocre. Boston is filled with restaurants with delicious food, don't come here.
(1)Janice S.
This place is so over. It's sad because it was over 10 years ago. Worst wait staff in the world because place should have closed years ago. Unfortunate choice made by bridal party. Do you and your guests a favor and go someplace else. Wish I could rank a zero because 1 makes it seems too good, overrated and misleading.
(1)Allison B.
Went there this past weekend for drinks during our break for shopping. I have heard of it but my family had not. What I thought was hilarious my mother didn't think was so funny, the waiter throwing our silverware and asking what we want with an attitude. After she found out what the restaurant was all about she loved it! honestly it's a very fun place but definitely have to have a sense of humor to really enjoy it. Drinks are a little pricy but it is also the city. Definitely a great place for a night out with friends.
(4)Jared A.
Pretty basic. Solid buffalo chicken burger. I enjoyed them throwing straws at the tables. We finally got hats at the end; gotta say the guy nailed us spot on for someone who didn't seem to be paying much attention. It's a great location with a nice patio. Good tourist spot if that's what you're looking for.
(3)Olive D.
Don't go for the food, way over priced, "free" glass with a $9 beer!!! Waitress although kept us entertained lead us to believe in her wording soup or salad came with our meal, will be back for the entertainment but will have a bucket of wings , $130 for a meal that was to say the least gross , tables are crowded in, to get out had to move a whole other party at another table, but definitely fun!
(3)Jeremy W.
Probably will never come here again. Their whole thing is being "Dicks" which I understand. I was joking around with them a lot which was fun. But when it comes to food, not a good place at all. Way overpriced and sub-par food, I'd definitely rather eat somewhere else in Quincy Market. If you're coming here for the experience, then go for it! But when it comes to food, definitely go somewhere else.
(1)David H.
I dressed up in nice attire, and came here for a fine dining experience with my uppercrust Bohemian girlfriend. A patron of rich and historic Boston culture, I decided to venture into Dick's Last Resort. I was daunted by the obnoxious and abusive waiter berating us with insults and unprofessional mannerism! His shirt was hardly tucked in and he didn't offer any table napkins! He then insulted my girlfriend, talking to her like a Catholic student starring in a pornographic film. He told her to grab a seat, and then cleared his face, implying that he would like for her to sit on his face. I then told him "you sir, are what's wrong with society! And let it be known I will be contacting my lawyer shortly to file a lawsuit against this eatery!" He then made a paper hat in the form of a contraceptive for men, and placed it on my head. I was highly upset by this, seeing as I spent a good portion of my day tweaking and styling my hair until it was just so. I must say, this experience was an insult! Good food though.
(4)Toulaphone C.
I was in Boston for the weekend and my group wanted to try this place out. We were told lunch was over and only appetizers would be available, which was fine because we weren't trying to fill our stomachs anyway. I had no clue about the environment of Dick's, so obviously I thought our waitress was a total b*tch! Quickly after, I realized they definitely live up to the title of their restaurant. She was pretty cool and awful, and the hats probably made our experience there fun. The waitress told us we actually had 30 seconds to decide on what we wanted for lunch (yay) so we got beers, ribs n' wings in a bucket, fries, crabby balls, and these gator bites. ribs n' wings - Thought the whole bucket was going to be filled but only the top was! Deceiving! Ribs were good, wings were like any other place. fries - Fries were fries. crabby balls - A little mushy. gator bites - Not a big fan. Sam Adams Summer Ale - YUM!!! One of my new favorite beers. Overall, OK food but atmosphere made the place fun and great to bring uptight people to if you want to loosen them up. May not be suitable for young children.
(3)Sarah M.
I'm not sure I understand the whole concept. Why do I want my waiters to purposely be rude to me and make fun of me? It seems like they were toeing the line between acceptably funny to not funny at all. The amount of humor would depend on how light hearted your dinner companions are. I could see some people getting really offended and upset by being embarrassed like that. I had a decent experience and our waitress was pretty good. However, the food was only sub-par at best. The shrimp were overcooked and the vegetables looked like they came out of a can. If you really want to experience this place, I would suggest eating dinner elsewhere and just come for a drink.
(3)Cris B.
This place is fun. The waiters are awesome. They are not nice (that's there thing). It's all in good fun. Food was good. Prices fair.
(3)Iain H.
Get the whole rude thing, but they could at least have tried at making it funnier, dick size jokes I mean c'mon, they must've been doing this for ages and that's all they come up with! Feel like we should have been given the opportunity to give them hats, would've written "if you think my jokes are bad, you should see me in bed!" for our waitress. Had the crab cakes which were really good, highly recommend, but got a salad I didn't realise I was paying for because the girl spoke too quickly and I got a little confused. Tried to give as good as we got by putting a bunch of pennies in with the bill but she just threw then back at us, which would've been kind of annoying except knowing she probably had to go and pick them up, little victories. Different, not really sure how I feel yet but definitely an experience I'll have a passioned rant about to friends and family when I return home haha!
(3)G K.
Food was not that good. Service was very good. This place would probably be good for groups of college kids out to have a fun dinner.
(3)Jescenia P.
I was there last night and they made the hats for the kids. We had a few good laughes on their sense of humor until we were met by their other wait staff ROACHES! The place is infested. My son was screaming, I was trying to kill it with the napkin holder my daughter stopped eating; I'm still trying to grasp my mind around how it all transpired. People stayed seated and I guess they thought it was part of their show.
(1)Victor S.
Dropped by with the family here on 7/4. Group of sıx, it was raining cats and dogs and the market was very crowded so we decided to eat here in hopes of the rain clearing by then. The place was busy, despite availabitity we were seated at a very crammy corner. When i asked the host he said that these were reserved for other guests who werent even there yet. At the corner the rain was dripping through the glass roof on to the table. Had to bother other people to pass through. They had placed 5 chairs in front of a table for 3 persons. How am İ going to sit without having to climb over the chairs? Could not move any chair neither forward or backward nor sideways just like at Tetris when you are about to be game over. Seating layout sucks, if one row decides to move chairs a bit to the back the next row will have less space. This goes well until the last suckers who come in have to take the last table at the corner. Bleh Not to mention that we left immedately. One polite lady tried to solve the situation by asking me where i would like to sit. Thank you for that but it came a little bit to late because we had already decided to eat elsewhere.
(1)Nicole R.
After having a horrible day I decided to take my brother and his girlfriend to a place where you can expect to be treated badly. At least I knew what I was getting myself into...? This place is extremely touristy and you will more often than not find a 12-14 year old's bday party being had here when you visit. You will also leave with a large paper hat that has crude sayings on it. The food here is just-ok and a little over priced but hey, it's a tourist spot... So, that's how it usually goes. I went with the salad and my brother and his girlfriend went with the chicken meal. We left full, but not impressed.
(3)Annika S.
Some of you obviously do not understand the point of this restaurant. They're supposed to be rude and mean, hence the name "Dick's last resort". They're supposed to be dicks! They even said that to me and my boyfriend before we sat down at the table, that they're rude and it's just a part of the atmosphere and shenanigans they pull. I think the restaurant environment is fun and upbeat. It's mostly for older aged people (16+) as you could imagine. The waiters and waitresses are hilarious and make funny comments and rude comebacks, which I think are hilarious. It all must depend on your type of humor, I guess! The food was alright. I didn't really feel like it was up to par. I had the ribs and chicken wings with fries. Some of my fries were cold and soggy.. Which made me pretty disgusted! The ribs were alright, they tasted like ribs, but were pretty charcoaled to the max before being burnt on the inside. The chicken wings weren't as good as I expected, but it was not awful. It is kind of over priced for the quality of food it really is.. My boyfriend and I's TOTAL was $65. I could go to the 99 and get the same food, but for $30 less! We had dinner and a fountain soda, with a small appetizer, kind of over priced to me! Overall, the experience was a 10/10, but the food is maybe a 5/10. I would recommend if you're looking for a good laugh and go to the bar, instead of a full meal.
(3)Starr E.
I find it funny that most of people comments are about the rudeness of the place. What do you think this place is? It's called Dick's Last Resort for reason. And this place has nothing to do with " BOSTON RUDENESS STEREOTYPE" lol I have been going to Dick's since I was a little kid specially when it used to be over at the Prudential Center. There are many other location all over the US. I also been to the one in Orlando. If you can't take a joke, and don't have a sense of humor then don't even bother. Let's just say this place would of been Joan Rivers favorite lol. If you want to be stuck up, there are many place around for your 5 star need.
(4)Rachel D.
Good food, fun environment, just wish they had a little bit more options on the gluten free menu.
(4)Sophie E.
This place is an absolute joke. I went there tonight with a couple of friends and trust me, I get the gist of the place. You go in expecting to get harassed and the waiters pretend to be mean. Tonight we had Micky. Micky is someone you never, ever want to even know in my opinion. He took the experience to a whole nother level. Basically he was a dick the from the start, without any smiles so it kinda seemed like he meant everything he said. When we wanted to put the check on a couple of cards, he said no "act like adults and put it on one" and walked away. We thought he was joking, until he started fighting with us, being absolutely ridiculous and getting legitimately angry. Keep in mind, this was a Tuesday so it wasn't crowded at all. He started screaming in the restaurant and one of us went up to the manager to ask if they could take care of it. We payed, walked out and said "you suck" because, he did. He ran across the restaurant out the window and screamed at us, threatening to overcharge our cards since he "had all of our names and information". Fuck that place haha.
(1)Ariel Z.
Extremely touristy and make sure you are prepared to be treated like crap (Hint: that's the point). The nacho appetizer was finger-lickin' good and big enough to share with the whole table. Other than that, the entrée items were your typical fried, greasy dishes. I would recommend washing the meal down with a refreshing cold beer. I would not recommend bringing kids, as they would probably be really confused at all the trash-talking. And the waiters put those condom hats on the little ones, too. Still can't decide if that's ok or not. Regardless, this place screams Bostonian wit and sarcasm that I've grown to love.
(3)M F.
This place is literally am free pass for waiters to be rude. I can take a joke pretty damn well, but these people are just down right rude assholes. The food isnt even worth it. Just typical bar food. Ughhhhhh 0 stars
(1)Kelly B.
Do not come here if you're going to be a Richard. If you don't understand the joke...don't come here. Karen was our server and she is awesome. She probably came to work on her broom, but we love her anyway. This place is fun and made for fun people. They swear at people and make it so much fun. The whole world is too serious and we need to have some fun once in a while. As we were eating a table got mad and left. Honestly, don't be that table. More restaurants need to be like dicks. The only downside is they don't have a restroom but it is literally right across the street. They make hats and write hilarious things on them. This place is made for people with very large personalities. Food is average but ambiance is 5 stars for sure. Ask for Karen. She is a real jem!
(5)Jason R.
Been here a couple times. Servers and Bar staff are extremely rude. This is not that rare for this area. But I find this place to be exceptionally bad. Avoid like the plague.
(1)Tanmay S.
Lot of good stories heard in past that got me interested in here. Located in heart of Boston's prestige Quincy Market. The place is not for the class considering interior setting. Its a casual restaurant with a roof and shades. Of course its going to be a rude ride because that's their selling point. Servers lived up to the expectations and treated us the way we expected ...rude,arrogant and ruthless with raunchy language. I thoroughly enjoyed that part. It really lived up to my expectations because I tried to give it back and they always came on top...no regrets had fun ! Talking about food...Nah ! MacDonald's have better food than them probably but who cares for food? This restaurant and the check in the end is for an experience and not for food.
(3)Sammi Kate B.
I love the chain of Dick's Last Resort. The idea, to me, is hilarious (because as a former server you often only WISH you could be brutally honest with patrons..) The food is mediocre, but at a place like this you ultimately pay for the atmosphere, and that being said you get it here. It's touristy - as all the Dick's locations typically are - and it's in an easily accessible area. Don't go here if you're on a diet or if you're not meat friendly though - it's all fried foods and a lot of meat. If you don't know what you're getting yourself into, save your dignity and time and go somewhere else, otherwise enjoy being treated like a total dick and have some really unhealthy food and beer.
(4)Saya K.
Recommended so we went.... I wouldn't go back again. It was good for one time experience I think. Food is not good. Cocktail was like....juice....
(2)Kimberly F.
Came from cali to visit family and this is one of the places they took me to. I never heard of a place like this before, but kudos for the creativity. It's a good experience, the food is decent. Just come with friends, drink and have good laughs. The waiters must have fun. Get paid to be an a**hole to people hahah.
(3)Court D.
I understand that the point of this place is for the waitstaff to be rude to you - but at a certain point it gets to be a little much. Our waiter wouldn't give us utensils or water which was kind of ridiculous considering we had messy appetizers and the beers are HUGE which means our DD needed some water! We were finally able to get one cup of water and some forks from another person working there. The place was a so dirty - not sure if that is part of the ambiance but it was disgusting. So much food and trash all over the floor! The french fries were really good - but that was about it. Typical bar food. Won't be returning!
(1)Steven P.
Ok y'all. So I understand the concept, and have been before, and it was an interesting, humorous, and fun experience, and the food was decent. The second time was another story. Our Frozen Margaritas tasted like "flavored ice" you get at a five year olds birthday party. The server was not funny, I never got a hat, and never joked with us at all. In fact, he only came over to us twice even being there for an hour. On top of that, the "food" was NOT edible. Myself and my friend sat on the toilet the next morning in our hotel room for a good thirty minutes each. Although it did not ruin out trip by any means, it sucks when you spend more than fifty dollars on garbage. Go elsewhere.
(1)Phorn K.
Was there last nite got killa Rita $25 for bunch of ice n little liquor would give zero star but no option. Went salty dogs got mad drinks and oysters for about same price not worth it don't go there!!!! What a waste!!!!!
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