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Dining & Lodging

Dining at Symphony Hall

Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxed, sit-down dinner with friends or a quick bite before the show, Symphony Hall’s many dining options are sure to fulfill your desire for an unforgettable evening out.
Lamb Chop with Creamy Sundried Tomato Polenta, Sautéed Garlic Spinach & Demi Sauce.

Attending a Pops Concert?

View The Pops Kitchen Menu

Pre-Concert and Intermission Refreshments

Snack Bar

The Snack Bar is located outside of the O'Block/Kay Room (next to the coatroom). It offers hot and cold beverages, desserts, candy, and chips.

O'Block/Kay and Cabot-Cahners Bars

The bars are located at the rear of Symphony Hall on the first and second floors, respectively. They offer a full complement of beer, wine by the glass, mixed cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.

All bars are open prior to and during all concerts. Bars close after intermission.

Symphony Café

Located in Higginson Hall South, Symphony Café offers a delicious buffet menu. The Café opens 2.5 hours before BSO concerts.

Menu & Reservations
Seared Branzino, Roasted Brussel Sprout, Seared Potatoes, With Lemon Beurre Blanc, & Fennel Pollen

Prelude Dinner

Indulge in a delicious multi-course plated meal in Higginson Hall North. Dinner service begins 2.5 hours before the start of the concert.

Menu & Reservations
Seared Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes, Caramelized Shallot, Tricolor Cauliflower, & Red Wine Sauce.

Pre-Concert Menu

Starters, Entrees, and Desserts to enjoy in the Cabot-Cahners Room before the concert begins.

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra is pleased to have Gourmet Caterers as the exclusive food service company for the BSO's two performance venues, Symphony Hall and Tanglewood.
A colorful spread of food on a picnic table outside of the shed at Tanglewood

Dining at Tanglewood

Whether you're looking for a sit-down meal, a drink before a concert, or a quick snack, there are plenty of dining options across the Tanglewood campus.

Dining at the Pops

Sit down and dine during the Pops concert or grab a quick bite before the show.