West Street in Boston's Downtown Crossing neighborhood feels "alley-ish" like most places on those side-streets. The atmosphere of M&D's fits the bill. Everyone from 'teamster-looking' guys to the financial industry's afterwork gentleman were collected at this watering hole.
Small space but not claustrophobic; the ambiance was welcoming.
I am a fan of the lobster mac n' cheese and the spinach + artichoke hearts man n' cheese. The pasta was cooked nicely in both. The lobster mac had nice portions of claw meat chunks and the artichokes were an interesting addition to the other.
I wasn't a fan of their house prosecco, but I suppose I could get over it. The bartender worked nicely with my request for a cucumber martini sans Hendrick's gin, replaced with Ketel One. The St. Germain was a nice touch.
The New Orleans style bbq shrimp with ciabatta didn't remind me of "Nawlins" in the least, but had a good flavor, though the shrimp could have benefited from being cooked about 45 seconds more.
The space (downstairs) was just average, nothing extraordinary to discuss. The server (Allison) and hostess were both polite.
On a solid GOOD note: My dinner companion, who signed up for their fan club awhile ago, was able to get a FREE entree (without restrictions) for her birthday!
Plus they validate par
king for 10 bucks at the Hyatt around the corner!
I will go back to try more...
Max & Dylan's Website:
www.maxanddylans.com/downtown.html
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