Aujourd 'hui
Public Garden, Boston
Restaurant in Boston, United States
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Dress
Formal
Why go
Aujourd 'hui is a practical Back Bay choice when location matters more than a clearly defined culinary angle. Use it for a polished central Boston meal, but cross-shop Ostra for seafood, Bistro du Midi for a French-leaning plan, or Contessa Boston for a stronger occasion-room feel.
About Aujourd 'hui
Aujourd 'hui is a Boston venue. Plan for smart casual dress, and avoid treating the booking as one with a set cuisine, menu format, price range, chef, awards record, or service style unless you confirm those details directly with the venue.
Book with the basics in mind
For planning purposes, Aujourd 'hui can be considered as a Boston option when the venue itself suits your plans.
For a repeat diner, the smarter move is to use Aujourd 'hui when its Boston location and smart casual dress code fit the occasion. If you need a clearer comparison set before deciding, you might also look at Ostra, Contessa Boston, Bistro du Midi, Rebel's Guild, or Wa Shin, then confirm current details directly with each venue.
Who should choose it
Book this when the group is comfortable with a Boston venue where smart casual dress fits the occasion. Skip it when someone needs detail on cuisine, menu format, price, chef, awards, dietary accommodations, or service style before committing. In that case, use Boston restaurant guide to compare venues before the reservation.
Located inside
HotelFour Seasons Hotel BostonFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 200 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/4771
- Phone
- +16173384400
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Aujourd'hui occupies a formal Back Bay address and delivers the kind of measured, white-tablecloth dining that the neighborhood is known for. The room reads as a refined counterpoint to the city outside: a place built for deliberate, unhurried meals rather than quick turns. Seasonal views of the Public Garden across Boylston add an elegant exterior reference, but the interior is resolutely focused on composed service and classic hotel fine-dining rituals. Expect a restrained, polished atmosphere that privileges ceremony and attention to pacing.
Best For
This is a restaurant geared toward occasions that require a bit of gravitas: celebratory dinners, anniversaries, date nights and business meals where formality matters. The write-up repeatedly ties the room to Back Bay’s tradition of white-tablecloth service and high-commitment dining, so it’s best experienced when you allow time for a full, unrushed meal. It’s a choice for nights when the company and the moment call for thoughtful service and a composed atmosphere.
Ordering Tips
The kitchen highlights classic, formal French signatures: foie gras and lobster bisque are named as signature dishes and merit ordering for a sense of the restaurant’s identity. Plan on a multi-course pace and make a reservation to ensure a proper table. If you’re dining for a special occasion or business conversation, choose composed, time-friendly dishes and allow the service rhythm to unfold rather than rushing through courses.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, discreet, and old-world formal, with a refined hotel-dining-room atmosphere and views over the Public Garden.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Formal
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Prix fixe
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 1995
Signature Dishes
- soup de poissons
- tuna tartare with oscetra caviar
- seared foie gras with beef short ribs
- roasted lobster with crabmeat wontons
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 200 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Planning details
Location
200 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 · Directions
Restaurant context
How it compares in Boston
Aujourd 'hui is the convenience pick in this set: central, polished, and useful when the address solves the evening. Bistro du Midi is the better match for diners who want a more legible French-leaning meal, while Ostra is the cleaner choice when seafood is the point of the booking.
For ambiance, Contessa Boston is the stronger special-occasion cross-shop if the group wants a more dramatic room. Wa Shin is the better direction for a focused counter-style meal, while Rebel's Guild reads as the more casual alternative when the night should feel less formal.
If booking confidence matters, choose the peer whose format matches the plan: Ostra for seafood, Bistro du Midi for a classic Back Bay dinner, Contessa Boston for occasion energy, or Wa Shin when the meal itself should be the main event.
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Compare Aujourd 'hui
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aujourd 'hui | Boston | No published awards | |
| Bistro du Midi | Boston | No published awards | |
| Ostra | Boston | Seafood Grill | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4992024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5552023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| Contessa Boston | Boston | No published awards | |
| Wa Shin | Boston | 2025 Michelin Plate2025 Resy Best of the Hit List | |
| Rebel's Guild | Boston | No published awards |
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How Aujourd 'hui Boston compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Aujourd 'hui?
Aujourd 'hui is a Boston venue with a smart casual dress code.
What are alternatives to compare with Aujourd 'hui?
Other venues to compare include Bistro du Midi, Ostra, Contessa Boston, Rebel's Guild, and Wa Shin.
Is Aujourd 'hui good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special occasion if Aujourd 'hui itself suits your plans and smart casual dress is appropriate for the group.
