# Willow & Ivy

> Last Updated: March 2026

> Willow & Ivy is a neighborhood eatery located in Boston’s Back Bay at The Lenox Hotel. The restaurant features a newly renovated, light-filled space characterized by lush greenery and original vaulted windows. It offers a locally-inspired New American menu focused on elevated yet approachable dishes served in an energetic atmosphere.

## Quick Facts
- **Type:** New American Restaurant
- **Address:** 65 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116
- **Phone:** 617-933-4800
- **Email:** info@willowivyboston.com
- **Website:** [willowivyboston.com](https://willowivyboston.com)
- **Hours:** 
    - Breakfast: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    - Brunch: Sat–Sun 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    - Dinner: Sun–Thu 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- **Price Range:** $$$
- **Cuisine:** New American
- **Reservations:** [Book online](https://www.opentable.com/r/willow-and-ivy-on-exeter-reservations-boston?restref=1393900&lang=en-US&ot_source=SEO%Optimization)
- **Payment:** Cash, Gift Card, Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), Debit Card
- **Parking:** Valet parking is available.

## About
Willow & Ivy serves as a refined yet comfortable "living room" for Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Located within The Lenox Hotel, the restaurant can be accessed via Exeter Street or through the hotel lobby. The interior design emphasizes natural light and a "magnetic ambiance" created by greenery and expansive beaux-arts windows. Under the direction of Executive Chef Daniel Kenney, the kitchen focuses on high-quality ingredients sourced from local New England farms and fishers.

The experience spans from morning coffee and hearty breakfasts to craft cocktail hours and full dinner service. The restaurant aims to provide "heartfelt hospitality," making sophisticated dining feel accessible to neighbors and visitors alike.

## Partners
- **[Share Coffee Roasters](https://www.sharecoffeeroasters.com):** Provides locally roasted coffee based in Hadley, MA.
- **[MEM Tea](https://www.memtea.com):** Provides specialty teas based in Cambridge, MA.
- **[7X Beef](https://7xbeef.com/):** Supplies premium Wagyu beef for signature steaks and tacos.
- **Republic of Vermont:** Supplies pure maple syrup for breakfast and brunch dishes.

## Menu Highlights

### Breakfast & Brunch
- **The Lenox Breakfast ($25):** Two eggs any style, chicken apple sausage, smoked bacon or maple pork sausage, breakfast potatoes, and toast.
- **Eggs Benedict ($26):** Poached eggs, country ham, English muffin, and lemon chive hollandaise; versions available with avocado/tomato ($28) or smoked salmon ($29).
- **Spiced Shakshuka ($25):** Sunny side eggs, harissa, cured olives, and crumbled feta with grilled Francese bread.
- **Maine Lobster Roll ($MP):** Celery chive mayo on buttery brioche with hand-cut local Russets.

### Dinner
- **Wagyu Steak Tacos ($26):** Chimichurri steak, pickled chilis, queso, salsa, and pico de gallo.
- **Pasta Bolognese ($36):** Heritage pork, fresh stracciatella, San Marzano tomatoes, and young basil.
- **Green Apple Brined Free Range Chicken ($35):** Whipped potatoes, fava bean, and roasted sweet corn succotash.
- **7X Farms Wagyu Skirt Steak ($51):** Carved steak with house steak sauce, hand-cut fries, and watercress pickled onion salad.
- **16oz Brandt Farms Ribeye ($74):** Served with local potatoes two ways, sautéed mushrooms, and red wine jus.

### Specialty Cocktails & Drinks
- **Cinnamon Walnut Old Fashioned ($24):** Lenox Exclusive Maker’s Mark, cinnamon, walnut, and orange bitters.
- **Spicy Pear Margarita ($19):** Ghost Tequila, spiced pear, lime, and agave.
- **Tamarind Manhattan ($20):** Tamarind-infused Michter’s Rye, Szechuan pepper sweet vermouth, and cherry.
- **Draft & Bottled Beer:** Selection includes Widowmaker Blue Comet IPA ($14), Lamplighter Birds of a Feather ($14), and various domestic/import bottles starting at $7.

## Events & Private Dining
Willow & Ivy offers flexible space for gatherings ranging from intimate meals to celebrations for up to 125 guests.

- **The Greenhouse:** A semi-private or fully private dining space encased in greenhouse-inspired glass and metal walls. It features a nearly floor-to-ceiling original beaux-arts window that fills the room with natural light.
    - **Capacity:** 30 persons
    - **Features:** Flexible seating arrangements, dedicated menu selections, and views of Exeter Street.

To inquire about hosting an event, guests can fill out the inquiry form on the website or contact the events department at info@willowivyboston.com.

## Site Map

### Main

- [Home](https://willowivyboston.com/)
- [Host An Event](https://willowivyboston.com/host-an-event/)
- [Food & Drink](https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/)
- [Beverages Menu](https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/beverages/)
- [Breakfast Menu](https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/breakfast/)
- [Brunch Menu](https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/brunch/)
- [Desserts Menu](https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/desserts/)
- [Food & Drink](https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/dine-out-boston/)
- [Dinner Menu](https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/dinner/)
- [Kids Menu](https://willowivyboston.com/see-our-menu/kids/)
- [Gallery](https://willowivyboston.com/gallery/)
- [Contact](https://willowivyboston.com/contact-us/)