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Icarus

3 Appleton Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-426-1790

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A favorite in the South End since 1978, Icarus, with its American regional menu, continues to set the standard for fine dining in Boston. Chef-owner Chris Douglass’ innovative American cuisine features seasonal, often organic, ingredients, like fruits and greens form New England farms, fresh-caught fish from local waters and the finest farm-raised meat and poultry.

The two-level, subterranean dining room is spacious, yet intimate and the cozy bar is the perfect spot for a drink or an appetizer. Drop in Friday nights for live jazz and a glass of wine from the award-wining list.

News and Events at Icarus restaurant

A Fond Farewell to Icarus
After 31 years serving some of the South End's most tasty and standard-setting food, Icarus will shut its doors ...

A Sign of the Times
Following quickly on the heels of last week's announcement that Aujourd'hui at Four Seasons Boston will be closing ...

The 22nd Beyond Shelter Gala
On Thursday, April 16th thirty or so of Boston's finest restaurants come together to participate in the 22nd annual ...

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Seared duck breast with red wine, rhubarb, confit and wild ride pancakes
 
 
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