Alcove

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Neighborhood Restaurant with a Waterfront Address

At 50 Lovejoy Wharf in Boston's West End, Alcove occupies a building with more than a century of history behind it. Constructed in 1907 as home to the Submarine Signal Company, the space later served as cold storage for Schrafft's Candy Company before the surrounding wharf was reimagined by real estate firm Related Beal. Today, Robert A.M. Stern Architects' design pays deliberate homage to Boston's historic waterfront heritage — a three-story limestone-trimmed passage frames a view across the Charles River to the Bunker Hill Monument, and a waterfront patio catches the kind of sunsets that earn their own reputation.

The Vision Behind the Kitchen

Alcove is the expression of owner Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, described as one of Boston's most respected and innovative restaurateurs. His concept is rooted in a straightforward conviction: a true neighborhood restaurant should be equally at home hosting a date night, a pre-game meetup near TD Garden, a business lunch, or a family celebration. The menu draws from New England farmers and fishermen, with a commitment to line-caught seafood, farm-fresh vegetables, and locally sourced meats — seasonal American cooking that lets the ingredients speak clearly.

The Beverage Program

Schlesinger-Guidelli also personally curates the wine list, which Wine Spectator recognized with its Award of Excellence — a distinction that reflects both the depth and the thoughtfulness of the selection. The bar team complements it with creative and classic cocktails, making the drinks program as considered as the food. A daily $1 oyster happy hour on weekdays adds a convivial, unpretentious touch that fits the neighborhood spirit perfectly.

A Place That Earns Repeat Visits

From weekend brunch to weeknight dinners, Alcove's coastal American menu is available across multiple seatings, with the full menu also offered for takeout and delivery. Whether you arrive by commuter rail at North Station steps away or by water taxi directly to the wharf, the welcome is the same — warm, unfussy, and genuinely meant to make each visit worth coming back for.