Mooo

Review
Mooo is a Boston favorite, and I always dine there when I'm in town from New York. The dcor is cool yet unpretentious, the Beacon Hill location is scenic and convenient, and upon arrival, Im always greeted warmly by an attractive hostess. On my most recent visit, I enjoyed a starter of delicious beef dumplings (one of the items for which they are famous); a main course of a perfectly cooked 14 oz. N.Y. sirloin; and dessert of an extremely rich (that's meant to be a compliment) chocolate stout cake. Service from my waiter, Damen (sp?), was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient, and he recommended an excellent red wine. Also, the manager kindly stopped by my table to ask if I enjoyed my meal which, of course, I did ― as always.
Posted by Archie: Apr. April 4th, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Review
Starters of Nantucket scallops were faultless, thankfully a good wine selection. Steak entrees were a sure let-down. I usually avoid grain-fed beef, whcih left only option on the menu, which was in fact grass AND grain fed. On inquiry, the waiter told me it was in fact 100% grass fed but seeing it in print made me hesitant. As soon as the steaks for our table of 4 arrived, we were all advised to cut through the middle, thats the part that is cooked properly". A good chef can grill a piece of meat evenly (apart from the obvious edges which may be slightly more browned). If not, he is either buying badly butchered meat or doesn't know how to do his job! 30 day aged rib eye prepared Medium arrived in the form of a completely blackened char-grilled, overcooked and very dry sirloin. Our host ordered rare filet mignon which overcooked. v2 was slightly more spongy to the touch but cold on the inside. A rare done steak should be warm through the middle, lightly charred on the outside, browned around the sides and bright red in the middle. Note to the chef: Steak 101 - cook meat from room temperature. 3rd time lucky? Unfortunately not. All-in-all, a shame that after a positive start. Having left hungry after a $400 bill & having to fend off a highly argumentative waiter has left a bad taste in my mouth!
Posted by Lisa: Nov. November 22nd, 2010 at 10:47 AM

Review
I dined at Moo about a month or so ago and saw Cameron Diaz exiting the XV Beacon Hotel on my way in! Moo is situated nicely for either for cocktails and appetizers in the ample space to the right of the bar, or dinner in the formal dining room. Dinner was expensive, but delicious. I can't splurge on that type of mean often, but would definitely go back for a glass of wine and the steak tartare appetizer.
Posted by Jessica: Feb. February 28th, 2008 at 11:18 AM