Located in South Boston, Sibling Rivalry is a bit off the beaten path from core Boston, just above Columbus street off of Tremont and Arlington. Parking is sparce and valet is $14.I have a lot of good things to say about SR. First the design of the restaurant and use of space is one of the best I have seen. They have a bar, kitchen dining area and private dining spaces.
Once seated, the table is set with decorative plates and a pretty spectacular bread basket. It has a variety to choose from like moist corn bread, Tuscan style and raisin nut.
On the menu you will see a complete but not long menu. Unusual because it is split into two columns created by two chefs who are brothers (sibling rilvalry) sharing a common ingredient. The menu has a good selection of meat, seafood and poultry.
The amuse busche was a nice complimentary surprise along with a selection of appetizers like the sausage ravioli and asian dumplings were visually stunning but looked much better than they actually tasted. The sirlon was prepared well and a good choice. Breaded swordfish (like a fish cutlet) was overpowered by the breading but the salsa topping saved the dish. Decent wine list and wine by the glass. We skipped dessert but it looked very tempting.
The clincher for SR was the service. They had more than enough staff who congregated around the entrance when not busy. They were never far from a glance looking for something and they served the food, changed our plates and settings with efficiency. The manager also kept busy making sure that execution was perfect. You leave SR with a sense that they make service a high priority. Random staff help you with everything and even took my valet ticket as they cleared our coffee cups knowing the check was on the way.
Modern American cuisine may not be my favorite but succeeds in satisfying any group's varied taste. I would go back again and prepare myself for a good meal and excellent service.
Would recommend for: groups, private dining, business, singles, couples
http://www.siblingrivalryboston.com/
For details please see the restaurant website.
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